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Vega-C launch marks milestone for Europe’s space programme

Europe's new Vega-C rocket launched from French Guiana and put a satellite into orbit in its first takeoff since a failed flight two years ago.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 6, 2024

Storm Darragh: Schiphol airport cancels hundreds of flights as UK braces for travel chaos

Storm Darragh cancels European flights as UK braces for strong winds and rain

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2024

EU Chief Meeting South American Leaders To Try To Close Trade Deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet leaders of South America's Mercosur bloc on Friday, aiming to push through a controversial pact to create the world's biggest free trade zone despite last-minute resistance.

International Business Times · Dec 6, 2024

EU steps up monitoring of TikTok ahead of Romania vote

The European Commission has said it's stepped up its monitoring of TikTok after receiving information about possible Russian interference in Romania's presidential election.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 5, 2024

What We Learned From the USWNT's Final Matches of 2024

Nineteen players got minutes as Emma Hayes and the U.S. closed the year with two big European tests.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2024

Why Barcelona Isn't Playing in the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup

Barcelona did not qualify for the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup because Atlético Madrid had better European results.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 5, 2024

Hear folk metal heroes Eluveitie’s first new single in two years, Premonition

The song will be on the Swiss outfit’s next album, expected in 2025, and they’ll probably play it on their impending European tour with Arch Enemy, too

Metal Hammer · Dec 5, 2024

Atlantic salmon need saving, but current conservation measures could do more harm than good

The Cairngorms national park has some of Scotland’s wildest rivers. The Spey, Dee and Tay are famous for salmon fishing. The mountain headwaters of these rivers have reliably provided cold, clean water and suitable rearing habitat for Atlantic salmon for thousands of years. These are among the least disturbed, most…

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024

Von Der Leyen Heads To EU-Mercosur Summit For Trade Deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced Thursday her participation at a summit of South America's Mercosur bloc, saying a controversial free-trade deal between the EU and the group was within reach.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024

Natural Disasters Cause $310bn In Economic Losses In 2024: Swiss Re

In a year set to be declared the hottest on record, natural disasters caused $310 billion in economic losses globally in 2024, as climate change increasingly takes its toll, Swiss Re said Thursday.

International Business Times · Dec 5, 2024