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Conservation
Dead humpback whale Timmy brought ashore on Danish island
The carcass is due to be examined on the beach in the coming week.
30 May 2026 - 6:00PM
China-EU relations
Brussels agrees on tougher China trade policy, as Beijing vows retaliation
30 May 2026 - 1:06AM
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European Union
EU’s 6 biggest economies agree on capital markets supervision
29 May 2026 - 10:18PM
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China-EU relations
The era when Europe viewed China as a partner is over, Brussels insider warns
A new era of fractious EU-China trade relations is here to stay, as Brussels’ view of Beijing has fundamentally changed, lobbyist says.
29 May 2026 - 7:30PM
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Trade relations between China and the European Union have become more fractious recent months. Photo: Shutterstock
Ukraine war
Nato and Romania accuse Russia after drone hits block of flats
Drone strikes a 10-storey building in Galati, causing an explosion and civilian injuries in an apparent spillover of the Ukraine conflict.
29 May 2026 - 9:10PM
Islamic State
Man jailed for 15 years over foiled Taylor Swift concert attack plot in Austria
Austrian court convicts 21-year-old over planned 2024 bombing that forced the cancellation of concerts.
29 May 2026 - 3:13PM
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Italy
Milan restores bull mosaic’s bits worn down by an unusual tradition
Craftsman rebuilds animal’s cratered anatomy after visitors wear down the 19th century floor with their heels.
29 May 2026 - 10:45AM
Restorer Gianluca Galli works on the mosaic of the bull. Photo: AFP
Switzerland
3 wounded in blade attack at Swiss railway station
The suspect – a 31-year-old Swiss-Turkish man – has been arrested. The attack is being treated as a terrorist act , a security official said.
29 May 2026 - 2:32AM
Nato
Germany, Netherlands to set up Nato command centre in Baltics
The centre, known as 1GNC, is a command centre that can control up to 50,000 troops.
28 May 2026 - 7:36PM
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France
France becomes first EU country to reimburse anti-obesity drugs
The move is estimated to cost the state around €100 million (US$116 million) annually at full roll-out.
28 May 2026 - 6:34PM
China-EU relations
Europe plans tougher response to China Shock 2.0
EU officials will discuss new trade protection measures at a meeting on Friday as the continent’s companies contend with a deluge of Chinese imports.
28 May 2026 - 5:00PM
Cars made by Chinese automaker BYD on display at a show in Munich, Germany. Photo: Xinhua
Nordic nations
Norway to join France’s nuclear umbrella, in move away from US reliance
European countries are seeking to strengthen their defence capabilities amid doubts about US commitments and tensions with Russia.
28 May 2026 - 6:50AM
Spain
Spanish police search headquarters of PM Sanchez’s ruling party
The raid is another blow to the prime minister’s party, whose Socialists have been hammered by a series of corruption scandals.
27 May 2026 - 6:38PM
China-EU relations
‘Champion’ of stability: why EU firms in China are finally feeling less gloomy
European firms’ confidence in China is starting to rebound for the first time in years, as Beijing offers stability amid global turbulence, survey finds.
27 May 2026 - 2:07PM
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France
Louvre heist to be turned into film
The daring robbery sent shock waves around the world, and the stolen jewels – worth around US$100 million – remain unrecovered.
27 May 2026 - 6:26AM
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Tourists take selfies in front of the glass pyramid of the Louvre museum in Paris, France, in April. Photo: RReuters
Extreme weather
Exceptionally early heatwave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
Several drownings were reported in Britain and France as people tried to cool down.
27 May 2026 - 2:29AM
Spain
Mango founder’s son steps down as vice-chair amid probe into father’s death
A judge said there was sufficient evidence to suggest Jonathan Andic ‘played an active and premeditated role’ in Isak Andic’s death.
26 May 2026 - 8:09PM
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Belgium
‘Extremely violent’: 2 students among 4 dead in Belgium after train hits school bus
Belgium, where a dense railway network criss-crosses towns and villages, has a history of accidents at level crossings.
26 May 2026 - 9:49PM
Rescuers work at the scene of a crash between a train and school bus in Buggenhout, Belgium, on Tuesday. Photo: VTM/AP
Ukraine war
Russia tells US to pull its diplomats and citizens from Ukraine capital
Sergey Lavrov warns Marco Rubio of Russian plans to attack Kyiv facilities and ‘decision-making centres’.
26 May 2026 - 3:16PM
Crime
French teens held over murder of 11-year-old boy found with towel round neck
The victim was discovered on the banks of the Vilaine river in Rennes, according to local prosecutors.
26 May 2026 - 12:05PM
Crime
Swedish prosecutor urges prison for man who prostituted wife to dozens of men
State demands 10-year sentence for aggravated pimping and rape as defence maintains denial.
26 May 2026 - 4:56PM
Ukraine war
Exiled Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation
Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya meets foreign minister during working trip as Kyiv reels from heavy Russian strikes.
26 May 2026 - 2:16PM
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv. Photo: Reuters
Extreme weather
‘Heat dome’ over Europe scorches UK, France, Italy and Spain
The continent is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering spring temperature records.
26 May 2026 - 11:58AM
Britain
Ex-husband of former Scottish leader pleads guilty to embezzlement
Peter Murrell admits stealing over US$540,000 from independence movement to bankroll a lavish personal lifestyle.
26 May 2026 - 12:38PM
European Union
Pope calls for ‘disarming’ of AI, technology should be ‘human friendly’
Pope Leo called for the ‘disarming’ of artificial intelligence, and warned of ‘new forms of slavery’ behind its rise.
25 May 2026 - 6:31PM
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