Europe

European countries on Monday sought greater clarity on Donald Trump’s plans for the war with Iran and cautioned that NATO should not be drawn into the conflict, as they weighed whether to support his call to deploy warships to bolster…
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Europe must take greater responsibility for its own security, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said at the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, calling for a stronger and more self-reliant defense framework. “Europe…
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will tell the Munich Security Conference that Europe is “a sleeping giant” and must rely less on the United States for its defence, his office said on Friday. In a speech scheduled for Saturday, Starmer…
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Visa applications have long been a source of anxiety for Indian travellers. The process often feels needlessly complex: confusing paperwork, arbitrary requirements, and long, uncertain waiting periods. But 2026 marks a quiet turning point.…
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Ukraine and several European allies on Wednesday accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of pretending to seek peace after five hours of Kremlin talks with US envoys ended without progress. UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper urged Putin…
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Europe’s way of life is under threat from environmental degradation, according to a report by the European Environment Agency (EEA), which warns that weakening climate and nature protections could jeopardize the continent’s prosperity.…
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A major study published in Nature Medicine has issued a stark warning about Europe’s future. Led by the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM), the research projects that rising temperatures driven by climate change could…
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A heatwave gripped parts of Europe on Monday, pushing temperatures to 43°C in southern France, heightening wildfire risks in wine country, and sparking blazes in Bulgaria and record-breaking weekend heat in Hungary. Scientists warn Europe…
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Fast-moving wildfires, fanned by strong winds and scorching summer heat, are sweeping across parts of Greece, France, Spain, and Turkey, killing at least three people and forcing thousands to flee. In Greece, flames tore across…
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The United Kingdom and France will jointly declare that their independent nuclear deterrents can be coordinated and used in response to any “extreme threat to Europe,” the two governments announced Wednesday. The declaration, to be signed…
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