The Latest Breaking News from Europe

Space telescope spots rare 'Einstein ring' of light around galaxy in our cosmic neighborhood

Europe’s Euclid space telescope has detected a rare halo of bright light around a nearby galaxy

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

UK and allies must increase defence spending to keep US in Nato, says Healey

The Defence Secretary said it was time for the UK and European allies to ‘step up, to do more of the heavy lifting’.

Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2025

Kendrick Lamar and SZA are expanding their tour to Europe

Fresh off their Super Bowl halftime spectacle, Kendrick Lamar and SZA are expanding their upcoming tour to make stops in Europe

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

How the war in Ukraine has made flying worse for the climate

Some long-haul flights connecting Europe and Asia are emitting 40% more CO₂ since the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, my new study shows. The spike is largely due to airspace closures above conflict zones which are forcing airlines to seek alternative routes, significantly increasing flight times. Longer flights…

The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025

The EU was built for another age – here’s how it must adapt to survive

To European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Europe is like a Volkswagen Beetle – an iconic car produced by a once-mighty German manufacturer which has been struggling to adapt to a new world.

The Conversation · Feb 10, 2025

The flight-free coach holidays that are actually fun

From Italy to Ireland, these coach trips are a convenient way to explore Europe, say Sarah Marshall

The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2025

France leads EU fightback against Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs

France and the European Union have condemned US President Donald Trump's new 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, vowing immediate retaliation and warning of escalating trade tensions.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 10, 2025

Trump Tariffs Hit $3 Trillion Crypto Market Anew, Bitcoin Plunges Below $95,000

Trump is expected to announce tariffs on European Union products "pretty soon," and the crypto market is reeling from the news as Bitcoin and other major altcoins plunged Sunday night.

Latin Times · Feb 10, 2025

Weather tracker: tropical cyclone Zelia brings high winds and rain to Western Australia

A tropical low known as 18U will bring strong winds, heavy rain and storm surges to the north of the country

The Guardian - UK · Feb 10, 2025

Carragher gains citizenship to play for shock European nation

Jamie Carragher and his son have both been granted citizenship to a European country

FourFourTwo · Feb 10, 2025