Poland
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More than 20,000 police deployed to schools across Poland after series of stabbings
Prime Minister Donald Tusk says the country is witnessing ‘a grim trend of violence’
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‘We still love you’: Washington reassures Europe over defence division
US Ambassador to NATO, Matthew Whitaker, has enthused that there is no “love” lost between Washington and Brussels amid a more Europeanised NATO. #EuropeNews
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Ukraine war live: Zelensky demands Trump press Putin to honour energy ceasefire
Trump is reportedly threatening to block a procurement system that provides weapons to Ukraine if it continues strikes on Russian energy infrastructure
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Donald Tusk says man accused of plotting to kill him detained
Polish PM praises police for ‘swift and decisive action’ after threat against him and defence minister revealed
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Poland stabbings driven by online glorification of violence, Tusk says
The PM was speaking after violent attacks at Polish schools this week left one dead and others injured.
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Poland detains man suspected of planning assassination of PM Donald Tusk
Police received credible information about possible attacks against Donald Tusk and his defence minister.
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139 migrants, including children, die after boat capsizes off Djibouti
At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died after a boat with 305 on board capsized off the coast of Djibouti in east Africa, the International Organization for Migration said
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Polish leader says school attacks were fueled by online glorification of violence
Prime Minister Donald Tusk says recent attacks at Polish schools are “spontaneous acts” fueled by the online glorification of violence
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Polish police warn of possible attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk
Poland's police have received information about a possible attack on Prime Minister Donald Tusk and Defense Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz
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Polish police alerted over possible attack on PM Donald Tusk
It remains unclear what information the police received or what form the potential threat may have taken. #EuropeNews
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Opera adds free travel eSIM to its Android browser — 3GB data perk works across 47 countries with zero payment details required
Opera for Android now comes with eSIM functionality, and it's giving you some data to get started as well.
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Police detain 76 and check 50,000 schools after 2 attacks shake Poland
Police in Poland have detained 76 people and checked nearly 50,000 schools to prevent further violence after two school attacks
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Nord Stream trial: How German police followed the evidence - to Ukraine
After four years, a Ukrainian man is set to stand trial in Hamburg accused of sabotaging the Nord Stream pipelines.
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‘Like a drill going into my eye’: why the mystery over Havana syndrome refuses to die
Dozens of CIA officers have been afflicted by debilitating symptoms over the past decade. Are they the result of ‘mass hysteria’? Or are they from attacks with an energy weapon and, if so, who is responsible? And has there been a cover-up?
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Britain is at risk of running out of gas this winter, report warns
The UK could face a household bills crisis if gas supplies drop too low
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Russian strikes and approaching winter force some in Kyiv to pack bags and flee
A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.
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NATO presses ahead with 'Steadfast Noon' nuclear drill after Russia's nuclear warning
NATO is starting its major annual nuclear exercise, "Steadfast Noon," on Tuesday
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At least 30 killed as Russian guided bomb hits civilian bus in Ukraine
Russia’s latest attack on civilians comes after deadly missile strikes hit the northern Ukrainian town of Pryluky, a site visited by UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband on a trip to the country on Thursday
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French high school protests continue despite PM’s promise of action – Europe live
Demonstrators have rejected a promise by Sébastien Lecornu to present a plan to fix the country’s education system by the end of the month
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Woman dead, two injured in Poland's second school attack in two days
The incident comes one day after ten people were injured in a knife attack at a school in northeastern Poland
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Ryanair Drops 12 Destinations from BER
Ryanair described BER as “the least successful airport in Europe" and halved its services. Ryanair has doubled down on its promise to cut 50% of its routes from BER airport this year.
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Poland’s economic rise - Can it last? The Ring in Warsaw
The Ring travels to the Polish capital for a political discussion on the country’s economic transformation and the challenges ahead. #TheRing
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19-year-old student in Poland injures 8 people in a school attack
Authorities in Poland say a 19-year-old student at a vocational school in northern Poland attacked fellow students, teachers, and passersby with a sharp object, injuring eight people before fleeing and being arrested nearby
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Russia ‘pursuing strategy of terror’, EU’s von der Leyen says after deadly strikes on Ukraine – Europe live
Ukraine president confirms series of attacks on Pryluky, Dnipro, Kremenchuk, Zaporizhzhia and Kyiv
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Spotify has huge audiobook upgrades on the way and bookworms will rejoice, but the platform won’t be giving me the one music feature I’ve longed for — it told me directly
Audiobooks are coming to over 180 markets, but all I want is my app to be a music-only experience.
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IKEA has launched its Facebook Marketplace rival for second-hand furniture in the UK — and it's completely free (for now)
IKEA has launched its new second-hand marketplace in the UK for buying and selling its products — here's how it compares to the likes of Facebook Marketplace, Vinted and eBay.
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‘No more Viktor Orbán’: EU plans 15-year probation period for new member states
Enlargement commissioner Marta Kos outlines proposed safeguards to protect EU from undemocratic leaders
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Video. Mermaids compete in Warsaw's deepest swimming pool
Video. Warsaw’s Mermaid Polska Deepspot Cup turns mermaiding into sport and art, with acrobatics, races and growing popularity among women and children.
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Brussels eyes agricultural carve-outs from Ukraine's EU membership
The European Commission proposed excluding Ukraine's agricultural products from the EU market and agricultural funding even when Kyiv joins the EU, in a move to smooth the country's accession process and address concerns from several member states. #EuropeNews
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Conservatives propose £10bn ‘Britannia Shield’ inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome
Party to unveil plans for one of UK’s ‘most significant military programmes since the cold war’
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Opposition journalists from Russia and Belarus on how they carry on
Alina Koushyk and Maxim Katz, two opposition journalists living in exile who fled Belarus and Russia respectively, on how they pursue their work from abroad. #EuropeNews
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Zelensky condemns 'horrific' Russian strike on boat carrying corn in Black Sea
The vessel's captain was killed and 11 crew members were rescued after the attack on the Turkish-owned ship, Ukraine's leader says.
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US meeting in Poland excluding France, UK, Baltics risks dividing NATO
US Undersecretary of Defense Elbridge Colby is hosting representatives from five key NATO members in Poland to discuss defence capabilities and the future of the alliance. Critics warn the exclusion of some Allies risks creating a “toxic” divide. #EuropeNews
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India says it wants to be more involved in ending Ukraine war as Zelensky hails plan
Ukrainian foreign minister calls Delhi’s ceasefire proposal ‘most comprehensive’
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Chronicles: Medieval might not have Tom Hardy, but this RTS game combines 2,000-troop battles, Crusader Kings diplomacy, and Mount & Blade combat into an ambitious medieval RPG sandbox
Part intricately detailed historical battle simulator, part choice-driven RPG, Chronicles: Medieval punches far above its weight.
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China Open: Novak Djokovic beats top seed Alexander Zverev to reach semi-finals and dents German's bid to finish year as world number one
Novak Djokovic's quest to win a first trophy of 2026 continues with a hard-fought victory in the quarter-finals of the China Open.
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“We don't feel a sense of worry” in Europe, says Muslim World League
While in Brussels to meet with political and religious leaders, Sheikh Dr Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa stressed the need to deepen dialogue in order to confront the turmoil facing the world and that Europe's "civilised constitutions" will prevent political excesses.
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Jacob Rees-Mogg accuses Tucker Carlson of ‘verging on defending Hitler’
Former Tory minister defends UK decision to enter war in podcast with US rightwinger and Putin sympathiser
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Friedrich Merz begins unannounced Kyiv visit as Russia continues strikes on Ukraine’s capital – Europe live
German chancellor tours city with president Zelenskyy after Moscow strikes city’s North Bridge this morning amid his arrival
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How to watch NFL London Games 2026: FREE live streams and schedule, Colts vs Commanders
The Colts and Commanders kick off this year's games in the UK
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Ukraine live: Russia targets major Kyiv bridge in widening attacks on infrastructure
Northern Bridge across Dnipro river target of new Russian air attack, mayor Vitali Klitschko says
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Successful relaunch for couple who took on North Yorkshire pub with unusual name
Historic Odddfellows Arms in Carlton, near Selby, reopens after months closed with food, live music and events, earning a five-star Google rating.
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Which city is Europe’s greenest? EU names eight finalists
The finalists were judged in seven areas, including climate change resilience, waste management and how quickly they are cutting emissions.
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Polish activists launch abortion pill locker to bypass near-total ban
‘AbortOmat’ in Warsaw offers novel way to challenge country’s restrictions and allow women swift and anonymous access to pill
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Successful relaunch for couple who took on North Yorkshire pub with unusual name
Historic Odddfellows Arms in Carlton, near Selby, reopens after months closed with food, live music and events, earning a five-star Google rating.
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Nations League: Robert Lewandowski scores hat-trick and Edin Dzeko retires
Robert Lewandowski, 38, scores a hat-trick in the Nations League and Edin Dzeko plays his final game for Bosnia-Herzegovina.
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‘The enemy is tearing our city apart’: terror in Kyiv as Russia ramps up attacks
Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Kyivans can no longer pretend it is ‘peacetime’ amid strikes on school, hospital and bridge
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Russia leads world in cat ownership — yet has 2.8 million strays
Nearly 59% of Russian households own at least one cat, the highest rate globally, but the 2022 mobilisation order left hundreds of thousands of animals abandoned when owners fled the country or were sent to the front in Ukraine. Up to 98% of Russia's stray cats and dogs were once domestic pets.
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House prices keep rising across Europe: Which countries saw the biggest increases and why?
House prices in Europe continue to rise, outpacing inflation in many countries. Annual increases ranged from 0.6% in Germany to 16.5% in Portugal in the second quarter of 2026. House prices continue to rise across much of Europe, but the...
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Why thousands of couples are choosing Scotland to say 'I do'
A quarter of all marriages in Scotland involve couples who don't live here but see it as the ultimate wedding destination.
