The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Korean Air says to reroute flights that used Russian airspace

Korean Air Lines said on Tuesday it will reroute its flights to Europe and eastern North America that used Russian airspace, citing operational challenges and safety concerns.

Reuters · Mar 15, 2022

Escalating war in Ukraine raises the stakes for China’s balancing act with Russia

TAIPEI, Taiwan — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have forged a relationship they say has “no limits.” But the grinding war in Ukraine is increasing pressure on China to disavow Putin’s aggression or face international condemnation that could upend its own strategies in challenging the U.S.…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 15, 2022

Rise in Ukrainian refugees without family in Europe and nowhere to go- DEC

The number of children arriving into countries alone after fleeing Ukraine is also rising, the Disasters Emergency Committee said.

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022

Ukraine-Russia war updates: Ukrainians claim Russian strikes hit apartment building in Kyiv, China denies claims Russia asked for military equipment — as it happened

Ukraine officials say a series of Russian strikes have hit a residential neighbourhood in Kyiv, igniting a huge fire and frantic rescue effort in a 15-storey apartment building.

ABC News · Mar 14, 2022

U.S. defense secretary adds Bulgaria stop to European trip

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is adding a stop in Bulgaria to a trip to Europe this week that will be focused on bolstering NATO allies as a war rages on its eastern borders in Ukraine, the Pentagon said on Monday.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

French presidential candidates grilled over Ukraine war in faux debate

French President Emmanuel Macron and his seven leading challengers in the upcoming presidential election were quizzed on the war in Ukraine and Europe's looming energy crisis on Monday night in the first televised match-up ahead of the April 10 vote.

France 24 · Mar 14, 2022

Intel to Announce Details of Europe Investment Plans on Tuesday

Intel plans to announce details on Tuesday of its investment plans for semiconductor research and manufacturing in Europe, hinting that it has finalized locations for new factories. The US chipmaker unveiled plans last September to invest as much as $95 billion in Europe over the next decade, and Chief Executive…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 14, 2022

Exclusive-Germany's greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2021 - environment agency

Germany's greenhouse gas emissions rose by just under 5% last year compared with 2020, the federal environment agency UBA said in its annual report seen by Reuters on Monday, as Europe's largest economy recovered from the coronavirus pandemic.

Reuters · Mar 14, 2022

2023 Honda ST125 Dax Minimoto Officially Breaks Cover In Europe

The 2023 Honda ST125 Dax launched in Europe, boasting a familiar powertrain and all the retro-modern charm you could want from decades of Honda design.

RideApart · Mar 14, 2022

Ford plans 7 new all-electric vehicles in Europe, joint venture to make batteries

Ford Motor Co. on Monday announced some key advancements in its electrification strategy in Europe, including the introduction of seven new all-electric passenger vehicles and vans by 2024, as well as a new joint venture to boost battery production in the region.

Tribune News Service · Mar 14, 2022