UN health agency wants more details from Russia on suspected pneumonic plague case
GENEVA (AP):- The death of a pathogen researcher in Siberia has raised concerns about the pneumonic plague, as Russian authorities…
Europe
Europe is a continent situated entirely within the Northern Hemisphere and predominantly in the Eastern Hemisphere. It is bordered by the Arctic Ocean to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Mediterranean Sea to the south, and Asia to the east. Through this column, we provide continuous updates on European geopolitics, political economy, the evolving landscape of Europe, and daily developments across the continent.
French riot police fire tear gas as more than 250,000 rally nationwide for school funding
By NICOLAS GARRIGA and OLEG CETINIC, PARIS (AP):- Police fired tear gas to control crowds in Paris and elsewhere in…
Questions surround counterterror probe into US air base after suspects were freed on bail
FAIRFORD, England (AP):- A surprise decision by the U.K.’s counterterror police to release five suspects on bail during an investigation…
Russian drones hammer apartments, offices and a cultural landmark in Ukraine, killing 7
KYIV, Ukraine (AP):- Russia’s round-the-clock bombardment of targets in Ukraine killed at least seven people and wounded more than 80…
UK police arrest 5 men near an air base used by US on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act
LONDON (AP):- UK police said Sunday that five men arrested in the middle of the night near an air base…
European ministers discuss stronger border controls and fast-track migrant returns
MUNICH, Germany (AP):- European interior ministers held talks on Saturday to strengthen border controls, improve emergency response times and establish…
Far-right UK activist arrested after migrant dinghy slashed in the English Channel
By JILL LAWLESS, LONDON (AP):- A far-right activist who has led protests against migrants crossing the English Channel in small…
The Netherlands is bracing for potentially devastating US sanctions against the ICC
THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP):- Dutch officials are preparing for the United States to impose a tough new round of sanctions…
Denmark’s leaders are cautiously optimistic about Trump’s announcement of a Greenland deal
By JAMES BROOKS and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER,  COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP):- Denmark’s government was cautiously optimistic on Saturday following Donald Trump’s announcement of…
As Europe warms, Italy sees West Nile virus spread farther and longer
By GIADA ZAMPANO and ANDREA ROSA, ROME (AP):- Italian health authorities see evidence that rising temperatures and longer warm seasons are…
EU chief proposes bloc-wide social media ban for kids under 13
BRUSSELS (AP):- The European Union’s top official proposed on Wednesday banning children under 13 across the 27-nation bloc from using…
European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears
ROVANIEMI, Finland (AP):-Â European leaders joined forces Monday to highlight growing competition in the Arctic, where global warming is opening…
Far-right Alternative for Germany party wins big in regional election but falls short of majority
MAGDEBURG, Germany (AP):- The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to a resounding victory in a regional election Sunday, but fell a…
Russia to close German cultural centers amid deepening tensions with Europe over supporting Ukraine
WARSAW, Poland (AP):- Russia will close German cultural centers on its territory, Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Thursday in a…
Russian strikes kill 2 Ukrainian civilians as Moscow and Kyiv threaten to raise the stakes
KYIV, Ukraine (AP):- Russian aerial attacks overnight and during daylight Wednesday killed two civilians and wounded six in the central…