The Latest Breaking News from Europe

European intelligence agencies believe Russia is supplying drones to Iran, says official

Intelligence reports find Russia is close to completing phased shipment of drones, medicine and food

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27

Europe confronts fragmented defence systems as pressure to rearm grows

With war on the continent and uncertainty surrounding transatlantic guarantees, Europe is being forced to confront vulnerabilities in its defence. The combination is forcing governments to tackle long-standing inefficiencies – and to ask whether current plans go far enough.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 27

Striking it licky: rare tongue-shaped fungus found for first time in UK

Blue-based earthtongue specimen discovered in West Sussex nature reserve is only second recorded in Europe

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia announce defence cooperation in Kyiv’s first deal in the Gulf

Ukraine and Saudi Arabia signed a defence cooperation document as Kyiv seeks new partnerships and Middle Eastern countries need Ukraine’s drone-countering expertise.

Euronews · Mar 27

'Major disruption in Neanderthal history': 65,000 years ago, all Neanderthals in Europe died out except for one lineage

The last Neanderthals to survive in Europe came from a single lineage that survived the worst period of the ice age, ancient DNA reveals.

LiveScience · Mar 27

Paris is ground zero for Europe's backlash against illegal Airbnbs

Europe's biggest tourist cities are cracking down on short-term rentals, hoping to fight crowds and boost housing affordability.

Fortune · Mar 27

'Ukraine is not a bargaining chip,' Valérie Hayer tells Euronews

In an interview with Europe Today, Hayer said it would be wrong for the US to condition military aid to Ukraine on Iran as Ukrainian security is not a "bargaining chip".

Euronews · Mar 27

Weather tracker: Cold weather sweeps Europe and cyclone hits Australia

Low pressure brings unsettled conditions to southern Europe, and rain and snow to western and central areas

The Guardian - UK · Mar 27

The Strong, silent type: UConn’s standout is making basketball stardom look easy

Sarah Strong has the most jump-off-the-page talent in the women’s game since Caitlin Clark, and UConn greats say she could be the best of them

The Guardian - US · Mar 27

Europe’s First Commercial Robotaxi Service Will Hit The Uber App Soon

Rimac’s Verne subsidiary is joining forces with Uber and China’s Pony.ai to deploy the first robotaxis in Croatia this year.

InsideEVs · Mar 27