As war fears grow in Europe, Sweden plans mass burials for part of its people
Real body bags, a priest reciting last rites to fictional soldiers, and cold-storage stress tests reveal just how far Sweden is willing to go to prepare its defence.
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Sweden rehearses mass military burials as part of largest defence drill in decades
Real body bags, a priest reciting last rites to fictional soldiers, and cold-storage stress tests reveal just how far Sweden is willing to go to prepare its defence.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews celebrate Yeshiva student’s release in Elad amid draft dispute
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish men in Elad welcomed a yeshiva student released from military prison amid Israel’s continuing dispute over Haredi conscription.
11 EU countries demand end to 'obstructive' vetoes on foreign policy
Austria, Denmark, Belgium, Finland, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Romania, Spain and Sweden are pushing to explore the idea of moving from unanimity to qualified majority in foreign policy.
US-North Korea summit appears to be 'possible at any time,' Seoul spy agency says
Trump met Kim three times during his first term, once declaring they were "in love," in high-profile summits aimed at securing a denuclearisation deal, but no tangible progress was made.
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Munich's defence tech boom: How Germany's rearmament is reshaping a Bavarian city
Behind the record budgets and drone contracts lies a story of ex-carmakers retraining for the battlefield and a city racing to build faster than its own permitting system will allow.
Munich's defence tech boom: How Germany's rearmament is reshaping a Bavarian city
Behind the record budgets and drone contracts lies a story of ex-carmakers retraining for the battlefield and a city racing to build faster than its own permitting system will allow.
Montenegro is approaching EU membership. Serbia may try to stop it
Montenegro leads the EU accession race, but Serbia may try to spoil the process to protect Belgrade's regional influence and avoid awkward questions about its own progress, officials tell Euronews.
Death toll passes 1,000 from catastrophic flooding in Nepal and China, officials say
The 26 August disaster began with a chain of events high in the Himalayas. A glacial collapse sent large amounts of rock, ice and meltwater into valleys below, triggering powerful floods downstream.
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.
Portugal: Kiala aims to bring Black authors from the margins to the heart of publishing
The imprint founded by Elga Fontes entered the market in May to tackle the lack of Black authors and show their work goes beyond racism, discrimination or suffering. In 2026 it will publish two books and already has its 2027 list agreed.
Shein shares fall on Hong Kong debut as parcel duties and Iran costs bite
Shein has listed in Hong Kong after failed attempts in New York and London, as US tariffs and rising shipping costs squeeze the fast-fashion giant's profits.
What does Iceland’s “No” vote mean for the EU’s enlargement policy?
Iceland won’t reopen EU membership negotiations after 58.2 percent voted against in Saturday’s referendum. Does this challenge whether the EU can still attract stable, wealthy democracies for reasons beyond finances?
Europe Today: EU defence ministers meet amid increased Russia threats as French election campaign gathers pace
As EU defence ministers meet today amid an escalation of hybrid war attacks in Europe, Europe Today reports on increased threat levels on the continent linked to Russia's war in Ukraine. Plus: a France election preview, and interviews with MEPs Terry Reintke and Juan Fernando López Aguilar.
US teen charged with aiding San Diego mosque shooters share livestream and manifesto
Sarah Santiago, 17, will be charged as an adult, according to a press release issued by prosecutor James O'Neill's office.
Two dead and one still unaccounted for in Grand Canyon flash floods, officials say
Rescue efforts were hampered on Monday by more heavy rains that swept through the region, a natural part of the seasonal monsoon that frequently causes flash floods.
Cancer and virus-free: Bats' longevity genes could hold clues for human health
Scientists are studying the mechanisms behind bats' immune systems to uncover what they could teach about human longevity.
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?
What are phantom scams, and why do they end with you robbing yourself?
No hacker, no crime, no bank on the other end of the line — just a script designed to make you empty your own account. Here's how phantom scams work, and how to hang up in time.
EU needs European digital agency to close enforcement gap, experts say
The EU needs to set up a European digital agency to make its current digital rules work in practice and overcome the current enforcement gap, experts say in a new paper.
Schengen strained, solidarity broken and return hubs disputed: EU struggles again with migration
After a troubling summer marked by Ceuta's crisis, EU countries are scrambling to find solutions for migration management. The reintroduction of border checks, deportation centres outside the bloc, and redistribution of migrants will feature in a heated debate this autumn.
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Spa weekends: Where to go in Europe for a relaxing wellness escape
In need of a reset? These European destinations offer the perfect choice for rest and relaxation alongside mineral springs, forest escapes and Mediterranean sunshine.
One person killed as woman randomly stabs two people in Times Square before being fatally shot by police
The woman behind the attack has reportedly had a history of mental health issues with New York police but no arrest record prior to her stabbing attacks on Tuesday.
'Massive' Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital region kills at least 12, officials say
The Ukrainian air force had warned that the threat of "ballistic weapons and other means of attack against Kyiv and the region remains in effect," and urged residents to remain in shelters.
'Massive' Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine's capital region kills at least 11, officials say
The Ukrainian air force had warned that the threat of "ballistic weapons and other means of attack against Kyiv and the region remains in effect," and urged residents to remain in shelters.
'Massive' Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least eight, officials say
The Ukrainian air force had warned that the threat of "ballistic weapons and other means of attack against Kyiv and the region remains in effect," and urged residents to remain in shelters.
Russian 'ballistic strike' on Kyiv rail depot kills at least seven, Ukraine rail chief says
Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday that at least four people had been killed and more than a dozen wounded in what they called a "massive" Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv and surrounding areas.
At least four people killed as Russia launches nighttime ballistic missile attacks targeting Ukraine's capital
The barrage is the latest in a series of a daily attacks targeting multiple Ukrainian regions as Kyiv continues to struggle with thwarting certain aerial attacks due to shortages in interceptor missiles.
Murdoku and the adult activity book craze: the trend sweeping Spain
Activity books for adults are booming, mixing puzzles, pop culture and mysteries. Their success, led by Murdoku, shows a hunger for screen-free fun and a playful workout for the mind.