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Europe warned to prepare for mpox as Pakistan reports first case
Health authorities warned Friday that Europe must be ready for more cases of a deadly strain of mpox that has killed hundreds of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Flights resume after global IT crash wreaks havoc
Planes were gradually taking off again Saturday after global airlines, banks and media were thrown into turmoil by one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years, caused by an update to an antivirus programme.
Air passengers 'in limbo' as global IT crash grounds flights
Travellers faced sleeping overnight at the airport or giving up and taking to the road for an arduous journey instead, as Friday's worldwide IT breakdown caused chaos and left air passengers around the world "in limbo".
Europe's drinking water contaminated by 'forever chemical', NGOs warn
A large sample of European drinking water has detected a substance linked to "forever chemicals" used in pesticides and refrigeration, a coalition of non-governmental organisations said Wednesday.
What we learned from the European elections across Europe
Here are five takeaways from the European elections which saw Europe's centrist political groups emerge relatively unscathed, the far right make gains and the French president pushed to take a huge gamble.
European elections results: Centre holds but far right makes gains
Mainstream parties looked set to keep a majority in the European parliament as initial results were announced on Sunday, even though far-right groups also saw gains and even triggered a political earthquake in France on Sunday. The results spelt bad news for green parties.
Free roaming and flight compensation: How the EU has changed your life
With Europeans heading to the polls for the EU-wide parliament elections, it's a good time to remind ourselves of how the bloc has changed life for consumers.
Police search European parliament over possible Russian meddling
Investigators on Wednesday were searching the home and offices of an EU parliament staffer as part of a probe into suspected Russian interference and corruption, the Belgian state prosecutor's office said.
Border centres and 'safe' states: EU gives go-ahead to major asylum changes
The EU on Tuesday gave the final green light to a landmark overhaul of its migration and asylum policies that will see hardened borders and responsibility shared among member states.
European elections: The 5 numbers you need to understand the EU
Here are five key figures about the European Union, which elects its new lawmakers from June 6-9:
French teen dies from heart failure after knife attack near school
A 14-year-old girl has died of a heart attack in eastern France after her school locked down to protect itself from a knife attacker who lightly wounded two other girls, an official said on Friday.
IN PICTURES: 'Exceptional' Sahara dust cloud hits Europe
An "exceptional" dust cloud from the Sahara is choking parts of Europe, the continent's climate monitor said on Monday, causing poor air quality and coating windows and cars in grime.
EU plagued by hundreds of dangerous crime gangs: Europol report
The EU is confronted with 821 very dangerous criminal gangs, whose bosses issue orders from as far as Dubai or South America, Europol said Friday in a comprehensive report.
France excludes 800 individuals from Olympics over security fears
Around 800 people who "did not have good intentions" have been excluded from the Paris Olympics over security fears, French interior minister Gerald Darmanin said Sunday.
ANALYSIS: Why the far right in Europe still faces hurdles in quest for power
Far-right parties are scoring ever higher in elections across Europe, but experts say hurdles remain to the movements making a concerted push for power.
'Prepare for 3C rise': Europe warned it must do more to deal with climate crisis
Countries in Europe need to prepare for a temperature rise of "at least 3C" and must do far more to step up readiness for the impact of global warming, the EU Commission has warned.
EU faces tide of disinformation as vote looms
Accused on social media of wanting to ban the repair of old cars or hiding insect ingredients in food, the EU faces a tide of disinformation ahead of June's parliamentary elections.
Socialists target far right in European elections campaign launch
Europe's Socialists launched their campaign for June's European Parliament elections in Rome on Saturday with a focus on warding off "ghosts from the past" from an ascendant far right.
EU lawmakers slam brakes on plan for medical exams for all drivers
EU lawmakers on Wednesday put the brakes on plans to force drivers to pass medical exams to keep their licences, although they backed bringing in digital permits.
Pro-Ukraine rallies across Europe on war anniversary
Protesters rallied across Europe Saturday in support of Ukraine on the second anniversary of Moscow's invasion, urging greater Western backing as fears mount about Kyiv's ability to fend off an emboldened Russia.
EU chief bows to protesting farmers over pesticide use
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday recommended the bloc bury a plan to cut pesticide use in agriculture as a concession to protesting European farmers.
EU to begin talks with farming leaders after wave of farmers' protests around Europe
The European Commission is due on Thursday to begin "strategic" talks with farmers' federations, agri-business firms, NGOs and experts on ways to assuage the ire on farms in several countries.
French couple planning to 'sacrifice' son arrested in Spain
A French couple who intended to murder their five-year-old son were arrested in the Spanish port of Algeciras earlier this month.