The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Swiss artist sculpts sprawling model castle on dried river bank

Swiss artist Francois Monthoux's annual project to build clay sculptures on the banks of Switzerland's Toleure river has sprawled into a captivating castle complex this year as the drought afflicting Europe allows him to extend his dream world.

Reuters · Aug 13, 2022

‘It’s madness’: Ukraine holds breath as Putin turns nuclear plant into frontline

Zaporizhzhia plant, Europe’s largest, being used as cover by Russians firing missiles into Ukraine-held territory

The Guardian - UK · Aug 13, 2022

Zelenskiy: EU should not be a "supermarket" for rich Russians

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy issued a fresh call on Friday for European Union states to ban visas for Russian nationals to keep the bloc from becoming a "supermarket" open to anyone with the means to enter.

Reuters · Aug 12, 2022

Nemanja Bjelica bids farewell to Warriors with heartfelt Instagram post

After a move to Europe to sign with Fenerbahce, Nemanja Bjelica shared a heartfelt farewell to the Warriors on Instagram.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 12, 2022

Paris calls on Moscow to withdraw troops from the Zaporizhzhia power plant, amid renewed bombing

France has voiced its concern by the serious threat posed by Russia to the safety and security of Ukrainian nuclear facilities, specifically the Zaporizhzhia power plant. Russia and Ukraine repeatedly accused each other of shelling Europe's biggest nuclear facility as the UN proposes a demilitarised zone around the site amid…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 12, 2022

Russia economy shrinks as sanctions take their toll amid Ukraine war

Russia's economy contracted by four percent year-on-year in the second quarter, the national statistics agency said Friday, as Western sanctions take their toll in the wake of Moscow's military offensive in Ukraine. Read FRANCE 24’s coverage of the day’s events as they unfolded. All times are Paris time (GMT+2).

France 24 · Aug 12, 2022

UN warns of 'grave crisis' at Ukraine nuclear plant

The UN nuclear chief warned Thursday that “very alarming” military activity at Europe’s largest nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine could lead to dangerous consequences for the region and called for an end to attacks at the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia facility. Read FRANCE 24’s live coverage of the day’s events. All times…

France 24 · Aug 12, 2022

Volodymyr Zelenskyy wants to see Western nations ban Russians from entering. Are countries able to do that?

The Ukrainian President wants Western nations to essentially ban Russians from entering their countries. Here's what we know about his request and who's supporting it.

ABC News · Aug 12, 2022

UN demands end to military activity at Ukraine nuke plant

The U.N. nuclear chief is warning that “very alarming” military activity at Europe’s largest nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine could lead to dangerous consequences for the region and calls for an end to combat actions there

The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2022

Dundee United ripped to shreds as AZ Alkmaar loss equals record Scottish European loss

IF Dundee United’s victory over AZ Alkmaar last Thursday was a shot in the arm for the Scottish game, then the inquest must now begin into exactly…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 11, 2022