Europe

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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While global temperatures have been rising rapidly, primarily due to human activities that release greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, not every region has been warming at the same rate. Europe, for example, has warmed about twice as much…
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Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, with 30% of the continent's river network hit by significant floods, scientists said on Tuesday, as fossil fuel-driven climate change continued to prompt torrential rain and…
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Germany’s conservative election winner Friedrich Merz said Sunday that Europe must boost its own defense capabilities amid growing US-Europe tensions over Ukraine and NATO funding. “For me, the absolute priority will be to strengthen…
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday said Ukraine and Europe would be part of any “real negotiations” to end Moscow’s war, signaling that US talks with Russia this week were a chance to see how serious Russian President Vladimir…
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The death toll was rising in central European countries on Sunday after days of heavy rains caused widespread flooding and forced evacuations. Several Central European nations have already been hit by severe flooding, including Austria,…
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Travel is on the rise again. According to the United Nations’ tourism agency, international travel for all purposes reached 97 per cent of pre-pandemic levels in the first quarter of 2024. In Africa and Europe, arrivals have already…
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While iconic cities like Paris, Rome, and Barcelona often top travellers’ lists, Europe is brimming with lesser-known gems that offer equally enchanting experiences without the crowds. If you have also been planning a Europe trip, here are…
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