The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Dozens died trying to cross this fence into Europe in June. This man survived

Migrants spend years trying to get to Melilla, Spain — an enclave city on the African continent. It's a perilous journey that led to dozens of deaths in June.

WEKU · Nov 18, 2022

At 18, Skokie oboist Zach Allen is pushing past a stroke and on, he hopes, to a big career

The Niles West High School senior has played Carnegie Hall and some of Europe’s great concert venues. But his biggest accomplishment is playing at all after his stroke in July.

Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 18, 2022

Obesity Of Cars: The New Challenge Of The Industry

The increase in size, the weight of the batteries, and the popularity of SUVs means vehicles are heavier than ever.

Motor1 · Nov 18, 2022

Scarlets sign new Wales international from England immediately

The 24-year-old will link with his new team-mates ahead of the European Challenge Cup matches against Bayonne and the Toyota Cheetahs.

Wales Online · Nov 18, 2022

How medieval Catholic traditions of thanksgiving prayers and feasting shaped the Protestant celebration of Plymouth's pilgrims

President Abraham Lincoln instituted the celebration of Thanksgiving as a national holiday in 1863 after the Union victory at the battle of Gettysburg, during the American Civil War. It was not a new idea – in 1789, President George Washington had proposed a yearly presidential proclamation of each annual Thanksgiving…

The Conversation · Nov 18, 2022

Climate talks heading into overtime

SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt: A European Union proposal buoyed hopes of progress at the COP27 climate summit on Friday, its final scheduled day, as the 27-country EU said it would back one of the most contentious proposals — financing for countries harmed by climate-fuelled disasters.

Bangkok Post · Nov 18, 2022

Italian oil workers seek deal for Russian-owned refinery

Thousands of workers at a Russian-owned oil refinery in Sicily have protested the facility's possible closure as Europe imposes a full embargo on Russian oil starting next month

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

Hungary will not support EU aid plan to Ukraine, Orban says

Hungary will not support a European Union plan to provide Ukraine with billions in budget assistance next year, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday

The Independent UK · Nov 18, 2022

'Iron Curtain' in Europe again as miles of barbed wired fences erected on Russia border

After the Russian invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin, EU countries have begun reinforcing their borders over fears they could be swamped with those trying to escape the Kremlin's regime

Daily Mirror · Nov 18, 2022

COP27:U.S. envoy Kerry gets COVID as climate talks head into overtime

U.S. Special Climate Envoy John Kerry tested positive for COVID-19 in the final hours of the COP27 climate talks in Egypt, the State Department said on Friday, as tough negotiations for a final deal headed into overtime.

Reuters · Nov 18, 2022