The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Ukraine peace talks have been little more than a mafia-style shakedown by the US and Russia

COMMENT: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been powered by lies and backed up by the US. World affairs editor Sam Kiley meets some of Putin’s Russian-speaking victims in Pavlohrad, eastern Ukraine, as Volodymyr Zelensky calls out Trump’s ‘unfair’ treatment of his country

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Britons living in EU face repayment hikes amid Reeves student loans row

Exclusive: UK graduates in Germany, Belgium and possibly other countries informed of rises as salary threshold is cut

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

Rubio’s Munich speech was an offer of friendship – but on white, Christian, Maga terms

The top US diplomat’s soothing tone masked a familiar message: Europe can remain America’s ally – but at a cost

The Guardian - UK · Feb 18

New all-electric Polestar 5, 4, 2 and 7 models confirmed

The Swedish brand reveals the expanded range following its ‘best sales year ever’, with vehicles set to take on Tesla

The Independent UK · Feb 18

Dutch Secretary of Defense threatens to 'jailbreak' nation's F-35 jet fighters — says it's just like jailbreaking an iPhone, in response to questions over software independence

Is Dutch Sec. Gijs Tuinman alluding to a European effort to continue using their F-35 jets even if the U.S. stops supporting them?

Tom’s Hardware · Feb 18

Why Dogs Bark at Night According to Old Beliefs

Dogs have been trusted companions of humans for centuries, providing protection, guidance, and loyalty. When dogs bark at night, many cultures interpret it as more than simple noise. Ancient traditions link nocturnal barking to spiritual signals, warnings of danger, or the presence of unseen forces. Observing these behaviors connects modern…

MyLifeXP · Feb 18

Brighton and Hove Albion rival Bayern Munich for £30m Bundesliga star: 'The Boy's A Bit Special'

Said El Mala is being chased by practically every elite club in Europe right now, which means if you're Bundesliga side Köln, you're rubbing your hands together

FourFourTwo · Feb 18

Ramadan 2026 moon sighted in India, Iraq, US, UK, Turkey, Oman? Hilal sighting committees to confirm first day of fasting; is it from February 19 or 20 and why is crescent timing significant

Muslims worldwide eagerly await the Ramadan crescent moon sighting, marking the start of the holy month. This year, fasting is expected to begin on February 18th in Saudi Arabia and the Gulf, while South Asia, Europe, and North America may commence on February 19th due to local sighting variations. The…

The Times of India · Feb 18

'Clear plan': Bayern chief hints at transfer move for Tottenham wonderkid Luka Vuskovic

Teenager has “all of Europe talking about him” during stunning loan spell

Evening Standard · Feb 18

‘We want Europe to stop sabotaging itself’: Vance slams EU security policies

JD Vance criticized European nations for "doing a lot of things to sabotage themselves", in a Fox News interview on Tuesday (17 February).

The Independent UK · Feb 18