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Partial solar eclipse to cross swathe of Europe on Saturday
Skygazers across a broad swathe of the Northern Hemisphere will have a chance to see the Moon take a bite out of the Sun on Saturday when a partial solar eclipse sweeps from eastern Canada to Siberia.
'The time has come': Will Europe finally put an end to changing of the clocks?
This weekend the clocks will go forward across Europe but back in 2019 the European parliament voted to end the biannual changing of the time. What happened to the move and could it be back on the agenda once again?
Italy's rail operator FS under investigation for 'hindering' French competitor
Italy's competition watchdog said on Friday that it was investigating state-owned rail operator Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) for allegedly "hindering" French competitor SNCF Voyages in its efforts to enter the Italian market.
'Shattered taboos': How Europe has shifted as it gears up for the Trump era
The sands have shifted significantly in Europe since Donald Trump's return to the White House, with spending taboos being broken, new alliances being formed and a page being turned with the UK.
EU vows to hit back against US tariffs
The European Commission said Wednesday it would impose "countermeasures" from April 1st in response to US tariffs of 25 percent on steel and aluminium imports.
EU paves way for states to set up controversial return hubs for migrants
The EU on Tuesday opened the way for member states to set up migrant return centres outside the bloc in a highly contentious move following pressure from governments to facilitate deportation.
EU sees record drop in births, data shows
The number of babies born in the EU was down 5.4 percent to 3.67 million in 2023, the largest drop in decades, official data showed Friday, underscoring the bloc's demographic issues.
Are Europe's ties with United States set to worsen?
Relations between the United States and Europe have historically had their ups and downs, but a storm has now blown up as a result of Washington's recent strategic shift. Will it blow through or get more intense?
'A new era is upon us': EU unveils €800 billion plan to rearm Europe
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen Tuesday presented a five-part plan to mobilise some €800 billion for Europe's defence -- and help provide "immediate" military support for Ukraine after the US suspended aid.
Europe backs Ukraine after Trump-Zelensky clash shocks world leaders
European leaders threw their support behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky after his spat with Donald Trump sent shockwaves across the world, casting doubts over efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
Will Europe match words with actions after being sidelined by Trump?
European leaders have been left in shock after the US sidelined them in its bid to bring peace to Ukraine and suggested it would no longer guarantee the continent's security, but will they now take action?
Europe's security is at a 'turning point', EU leader warns
Europe's security is at a turning point, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen said on Monday, as she arrived in Paris for an emergency meeting to address the US's shock policy shift on the war in Ukraine.
Venice sleeper train setback reveals Europe's rail troubles
The maiden run of a sleeper train from Brussels to Venice ended well short of its destination on Thursday, in a telling tale of the troubles of cross-Europe rail travel.
LATEST: EU vows firm retaliation if Trump unleashes tariffs
The European Union has insisted it would retaliate "firmly" if US President Donald Trump hit it with tariffs, as Brussels decried his sweeping measures against Canada, Mexico and China.
Coke, Fanta and Sprite drinks recalled across Europe over chlorate risk
Drinks giant Coca-Cola has ordered a major recall of Coke, Sprite and other beverages across Europe after detecting high levels of chlorate, which poses potential health risks.
'Don't add fuel to fire': Europe tries to play it cool as storm Trump approaches
Donald Trump hasn't even moved back into the White House -- but the volatile US president-elect has already rattled his counterparts in Europe.
EU universal charger rules come into force
EU rules requiring all new smartphones, tablets and cameras to use the same charger came into force on Saturday, in a change Brussels said will cut costs and waste.
The secret to living to 110? Bad record-keeping, researcher says
Most of what we know about humans living to very old age is based on faulty data, including the science behind the "blue zones" such as those in France and Italy that are famous for having a high proportion of people over 100, according to one researcher.
Spain, Germany hail Mercosur deal but France and EU farmers fume
Germany and Spain hailed the conclusion of a controversial free-trade deal between the European Union and South America's Mercosur bloc while France said the deal was still unacceptable and farmers' unions expressed dismay.
Europe set to allow more wolf hunting after protection status lowered
Dozens of countries on Tuesday approved downgrading the protection status of the wolf in Europe, a move activists say will upset the recovery made by the species over the past 10 years after near extinction a century ago.
Trump and immigration: The EU's demanding list of challenges for 2025
The European Union has a new team of commissioners in place but the tasks facing them over the coming months are formidable and mounting up.
EXPLAINED: Why the EU and China could be heading for a major trade war
EU countries gave a definitive green light on Friday to hefty additional tariffs on electric cars made in China, despite warnings that it will spark a damaging trade war with Beijing.
'Shift to the right': How European nations are tightening migration policies
The success of far-right parties in elections in key European countries is prompting even centrist and left-wing governments to tighten policies on migration, creating cracks in unity and sparking concern among activists.