The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Ex-Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev dead at 91, Russian media reports

In power less than seven years, Gorbachev unleashed breathtaking changes that overtook him and resulted in the collapse of the authoritarian Soviet state, the freeing of Eastern European nations from Russian domination and the end of decades of East-West nuclear confrontation.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 30, 2022

Mikhail Gorbachev: Soviet Union’s final president who changed world history

‘An epoch in world history came to an end directly as a result of his actions’

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022

Could your vacation end up changing the world?

As the United States sends stockpiles of weapons to Ukraine, another transatlantic mobilisation is underway. Freed from two years of Covid restrictions and testing requirements, Americans are once again travelling in large numbers. Market observers have predicted a six-fold increase in American tourism to Europe compared to summer 2021.  If…

Bangkok Post · Aug 30, 2022

Man Utd fend off European interest to tie-down England youth international to new deal

Manchester United have successfully agreed a new contract with one of the highest-rated players in their academy as they look to tie down the long-term future of their top starlets

Daily Mirror · Aug 30, 2022

LIV Golf clampdown as European Ryder Cup qualification policy changes ahead of Rome 2023

European Ryder Cup captain Luke Donald will receive six wildcard picks when selecting his team for next year's event, seemingly making it even harder for LIV golfers to make their way in

Daily Mirror · Aug 30, 2022

Rangers surge past Celtic in coefficient contribution with Ibrox tally ranking above European heavyweights

The Ibrox side's run to the Europa League final has played a major part in their rise up the coefficient ranks.

Daily Record · Aug 30, 2022

Harry and Meghan’s UK visit: Where, when, who will they visit?

The couple are returning to Europe to attend charity events in the UK and Germany

Evening Standard · Aug 30, 2022

Explainer-How could Europe cap surging energy prices?

The European Union is preparing emergency plans to cap gas prices or separate power prices from the soaring cost of gas - as well as longer-term reforms aimed at ensuring electricity prices reflect cheaper renewable energy.

Reuters · Aug 30, 2022

It's A Cold Summer For Italy's EV Market: Plug-Ins Below 8% In July

All is not well in this hot Italian summer, as the fourth largest European auto market keeps showing signs of weakness in the transition to electric mobility.

InsideEVs · Aug 30, 2022

European captain Luke Donald to have six wild cards for 2023 Ryder Cup

Qualification gets under way at next week’s BMW PGA Championship

The Independent UK · Aug 30, 2022