Firefighters struggle to put out three wildfires in southwestern Spain
Europe has suffered a succession of heatwaves and droughts this year, which scientists say have been aggravated by human-generated climate change. Read More
Record 230 migrants cross English Channel in single small boat, French officials say
Britain has been grappling with how to curb the perilous and politically contentious crossings, which in recent years have seen tens of thousands of migrants arriving annually on the shores…
Danube water level rising: Another Paks nuclear plant turbine may restart
The Danube’s level at Paks, south of Budapest, has risen by about 19 centimetres from its previous low, allowing the first additional Paks nuclear plant turbine to be restarted and…
Russia plans to fire 200 ballistic missiles at once, Ukraine’s drone commander says
Ukraine’s drone commander says Moscow is working to nearly triple its missile firepower, strengthening the case for striking Russian missile factories and choking off Crimea as a military base. Read…
EU stands in ‘solidarity’ with Euronews following ban in Belarus
The European Union and various leading press freedom organisations have condemned Belarus’ designation of Euronews as “extremist”, calling it part of a broader crackdown on independent media. Read More
Water levels across the Balkans have fallen to record lows
Record-low water levels are disrupting navigation on Croatia’s Danube and Drava rivers. Read More
Italy-Spain fallout: United by geography, divided by politics
Italy and Spain’s Schengen border spat over Ceuta has exposed a deeper migration rift, as domestic politics and rising far-right rivals harden both sides’ positions. Read More
Etna eruption: arrivals halted at Catania airport
Due to the eruption of Mount Etna, Catania airport has announced the suspension of incoming flights until 17:00 on Monday 10 August. Read More
Meloni and Frederiksen reiterate opposition to ‘uncontrolled immigration’
Meloni and Frederiksen issued a joint statement rejecting “uncontrolled immigration,” calling for third-country return hubs and citing shared European values they vowed to defend. Read More
Historic drought: rivers reveal hunger stones, warships and mammoth remains
Water levels across Europe have plunged to record lows due to the ongoing drought, exposing a host of long-hidden relics; here is a selection. Read More