The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Europeans Once Ate Powdered Mummies as Medicine: The Gruesome History of "Corpse Medicine"

European apothecaries sold powdered human mummy for centuries. Bristol chemists analyzed 19 mummies to find what was really in the balm.

Medical Daily · Sep 1

Karim Benzema: What’s Next For Real Madrid Legend After Saudi Club Exit

A player that was essential to Real Madrid's recent run of European domination could be close to hanging up his boots.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 1

Another Dead European Motorcycle Brand Just Got Resurrected By China

The legendary Bultaco name is returning on a Chinese-built 300cc ADV, following an increasingly familiar motorcycle industry formula.

RideApart · Sep 1

Ukraine air defences top agenda as EU ministers meet in Ireland

European Union defence and foreign ministers gathering in Ireland this week are set to focus on strengthening Ukraine’s air defences, as concern grows over both Russia’s intensifying bombardment and what European officials see as a widening campaign of destabilisation across the continent.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 1

Jonathan David Accepts Chance to Rebuild European Reputation Amid Canada’s Rise in Europe

David failed to make an impact at Juventus, but is getting a new chance as the fifth Canadian in La Liga.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 1

India preparing rollout of agentic payments on UPI

While leading payment companies have launched such frameworks in the U.S., Europe, Singapore and Australia, a rollout on the popular Unified Payments Interface would also put India among the first countries to have ‌a national infrastructure ⁠for ⁠agentic AI payments.

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Germany directly blames Russia for attempted drone attack at Leipzig airport – as it happened

Russia believed to be behind hybrid activities in Germany and Europe, minister says

The Guardian - UK · Sep 1

Drones, Patriots and cash for Ukraine in the spotlight as EU ministers gather in Ireland

Good morning. It’s Mared Gwyn delivering your Tuesday newsletter from Brussels. We start today by crossing over to quaint County Wicklow on Ireland’s east coast – an unusual backdrop for talks on the security and defence threats spilling beyond Europe’s eastern flank.

Euronews · Sep 1

Heat scorches Spain and the European nation finds an old, traditional hack to find some comfort

Spain’s brutal summer heat has revived the traditionalabanico, with Spaniards and tourists using folding hand fans across plazas, public transport, concerts and festivals. Once a symbol of Spanish aristocracy and flamenco culture, the centuries-old accessory is enjoying renewed popularity, while soaring temperatures are also giving fan sellers a welcome business…

The Economic Times · Sep 1

Heatwaves and secret emissions: Why nuclear power may not be as ‘green’ as you think

The war on Iran has triggered calls to double down on nuclear power. But is it really ‘clean’, can Europe’s energy grid cope and will it survive the wrath of climate change?

Euronews · Sep 1