The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Nearly a quarter of voters in Europe now back far-right parties

Analysis by more than 150 political scientists finds proportion who back such parties has increased nearly fivefold since 1995

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24

Rutte meets Trump to defuse tensions ahead of major NATO summit

The Secretary General's meeting with Trump comes ahead of a potentially bruising leaders' summit in July. Relations between the Trump administration and Europe remain fractious over the war in Iran, with the US cutting its European defence commitments drastically.

Euronews · Jun 24

Your Dog Could Die in This Heat: Eight Ways to Keep Pets Safe as Europe Bakes

With Europe facing a record-breaking heatwave, the British Veterinary Association advises pet owners to take precautions against heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses. Follow these eight safety tips to protect your pets.

International Business Times UK · Jun 24

Latest developments in Europe's heatwave

PARIS (FRANCE) - Europe's heatwave has persisted, forcing countries on the continent to react.

Bangkok Post · Jun 24

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi fever grips Ireland ahead of possible India debut; ex-India cricketer Narasimha Rao calls it a 'historic moment'

Teen batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's potential international debut against Ireland is igniting massive fan interest across Europe, with ticket demand soaring. Former cricketer MV Narasimha Rao believes Belfast's conditions could suit the 15-year-old's attacking style, drawing comparisons to Sir Garfield Sobers. Rao also shared personal anecdotes, including a memorable encounter…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

France heatwave's first major outage leaves 68,000 homes without power

Europe's record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in northwestern France on Wednesday, authorities said, in the country's first major power outage of the latest bout of extreme weather. Up to 106,000 clients of the French power network were left without power by late Tuesday, as the continent's sweltering…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

France outage leaves 68,000 homes without power as record heatwave spreads north

A power outage caused by a record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in France's western Brittany on Wednesday as the national weather agency issued a red alert for extreme weather covering most of the country, including the northernmost region around Calais.

France 24 · Jun 24

Newsletter: Ukraine tensions and the Taliban question

In today's newsletter: All eyes are on Berlin to see if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk can resolve tensions between the capitals, and further questions loom regarding a meeting between the European Commission and the Taliban on Tuesday.

Euronews · Jun 24

'Look to rectify': Wallabies to atone for horror tour

The Wallabies are hoping to right the wrongs of last year's horror spring tour of Europe with a flying start to 2026 against European giants Ireland and France.

AAP · Jun 24

Brexit at 10: 'The average British citizen has lost over £3,000 a year'

Ten years after the UK voted to leave the European Union, Brexit remains deeply divisive, with supporters and critics still at odds over its political and economic legacy. As part of RFI’s series marking the 10th anniversary of the referendum, we spoke to politics and international relations professor John Barry,…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 24