Yesterday
French prosecutors launch war-crimes probe into photojournalist’s death in Ukraine
Europe • 5:40 PM
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French prosecutors have launched a war-crimes probe into the death of French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, who was killed in a drone strike earlier this week in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region. Lallican was embedded with Ukrainian forces at the time o
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Ukraine says Russia intensifying railway strikes to isolate frontline communities
Europe • 9:37 AM
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The head of Ukraine's railways said Saturday (October 4) that Russia was intensifying a campaign of air strikes on the network in an attempt to isolate frontline communities ahead of winter. Russia launched drones at two passenger trains in Ukraine's nor
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Georgian PM vows crackdown on opposition after protests, accuses EU of meddling
Europe • 9:30 AM
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Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said that up to 7,000 people attended a rally on Saturday, in a failed "attempt to overthrow the constitutional order" which he alleged was supported by the European Union. Kobakhidze vowed opposition arrests on
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At least five killed in large-scale overnight Russian strikes on Ukraine, Poland scrambles jets
Europe • 7:12 AM
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At lease five civilians were killed after Russian launched a large-scale night-time attack in Ukraine that officials there said targeted civilian infrastructure. NATO member Poland said it scrambled aircraft early on Sunday to ensure its air safety after
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Saturday, october 4, 2025
Andrej Babis leads vote count in Czech parliamentary election
Europe • 6:27 PM
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Billionaire Andrej Babis's ANO party cruised to victory in the Czech Republic's parliamentary election on Saturday, raising the prospect of a government that would boost Europe's populist, anti-immigration camp and reduce support for Ukraine. "It is one
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'Trumpist' billionaire Andrej Babis wins Czech parliamentary election
Europe • 5:37 PM
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Populist, billionaire and self-proclaimed "Trumpist" Andrej Babis won the Czech parliamentary election Saturday in a political comeback that put the country on a course away from supporting Ukraine and towards Hungary and Slovakia, which have taken a pro
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Russia strikes hit two passenger trains in northern Ukraine
Europe • 1:33 PM
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Dozens were injured and one killed after a Russian drone attack hit a Ukrainian railway station on Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Moscow is stepping up its strikes on Ukraine's railway network, which is essential for military tran
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Germany: 35 years after reunification, disparities remain
Europe • 11:45 AM
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Germany has been marking the 35th anniversary of reunification between East and West. Over three decades later, stark economic disparities remain, fueling a sense of being left behind for many in the East.
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Flights resume 'progressively' at Munich airport after second drone scare
Europe • 10:05 AM
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Flights resumed "progressively" on Saturday (October 4) at Munich airport, but delays were expected after a drone scare caused a second shutdown in as many days, affecting over 6,500 passengers, the operator said.
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Czechs head to the polls for final day of general elections
Europe • 9:25 AM
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Czechs began voting for a second and last day Saturday (October 4) in a general election in which the party of self-described "Trumpist" billionaire Andrej Babis is a frontrunner. FRANCE 24's Ian Willoughby tells us more.
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Munich airport grounded by drone sightings for second day running
Europe • 1:02 AM
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Munich airport was forced to suspend operations for a second consecutive day on Friday after drones were spotted near its runways, disrupting dozens of flights and leaving thousands of passengers stranded. The incidents come amid a wave of drone sighting
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Friday, october 3, 2025
French photojournalist Antoni Lallican killed by a drone in Ukraine
Europe • 4:59 PM
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French photojournalist Antoni Lallican, 37, was killed on Friday in eastern Ukraine's Donbas region in a drone attack, according to European journalists' associations. It was the first time a journalist has been killed by a drone in Ukraine since Russia'
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German police investigates drone sightings after airspace violations
Europe • 4:34 PM
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Drone sightings overnight at Germany's Munich airport led to the cancellation and diversion of dozens of flights on the eve of a national holiday, leaving nearly 3,000 passengers stranded and leading politicians to promise tough new measures allowing for
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Drones, sabotage, surveillance: Moscow’s hybrid warfare takes to the high seas
Europe • 4:27 PM
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A spate of recent incidents involving Russian-linked ships has put the spotlight on the sea as an increasingly important element in Moscow's hybrid warfare strategy targeting Europe.
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Moldovan election result 'exceptional by European standards': Former deputy PM Popescu
Europe • 3:24 PM
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Moldovans have voted in what is arguably the country's most pivotal election since independence in 1991. Our guest says that there was "a big danger that pro-Russian forces might have drawn Moldova into Russia's war against Ukraine". But that danger was
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'This is the moment to invite the world to reconstruct Gaza': EU Mediterranean Commissioner Suica
Europe • 1:24 PM
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Several new portfolios have been created in the current European Commission, to reflect the EU's changing priorities. One of those is a Commissioner for the Mediterranean. This is a crucial region for the EU, as the bloc grapples with difficult issues su
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Italians on strike over Israel's arrest of Gaza flotilla activists
Europe • 1:09 PM
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Tens of thousands of Italians took to the streets across the country on Friday, as part of a day-long general strike called by unions in support of an aid flotilla carrying food to Gaza that was intercepted by Israel this week. Details by FRANCE 24 corre
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Czech Republic: former PM Babis set for victory in parliamentary elections
Europe • 1:01 PM
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Czechs began voting on Friday in an election likely to oust their centre-right government, with polls favouring populist billionaire Andrej Babis to return to power on pledges to raise wages and lift growth while reducing aid for Ukraine. The change woul
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Italians take to the streets, down tools in massive Gaza protests across cities
Europe • 10:31 AM
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Hundreds of thousands of Italians joined a nationwide strike and protests across the country Friday in solidarity with the Palestinian cause and a show of support for a Gaza-bound aid flotilla that unsuccessfully tried to break the Israeli blockade. Prim
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Church of England picks Sarah Mullally as first female Archbishop of Canterbury
Europe • 9:59 AM
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The Church of England on Friday named Sarah Mullally as the new Archbishop of Canterbury, the first time a woman has been appointed to the role in the church's more than 1,400-year history. The former nurse faces the tough challenge of bridging the divid
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Elections in Czech Republic: meet those behind Russian propaganda
Europe • 9:40 AM
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After last weekend’s elections in Moldova, it is now the Czech parliamentary elections that appear to be the target of massive disinformation flows aimed at influencing voters heading to the polls this Friday and Saturday. This disinformation, linked to
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Munich airport resumes flights after drone sightings trigger closure
Europe • 9:37 AM
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Germany's Munich airport restarted flights on Friday after several drone sightings forced its closure overnight, the latest in a string of similar aviation disruptions across Europe. Airports in Denmark, Norway and Poland have recently suspended flights
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Two killed in UK synagogue 'terrorist attack' on 'holiest day'
Europe • 8:56 AM
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Two people were killed on Thursday and four wounded when a man ploughed a car into a crowd outside a packed Manchester synagogue on a sombre Jewish holiday and then embarked on a stabbing spree. Police said they shot dead the suspect and arrested two oth
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UK authorities on 'high alert' after Manchester synagogue terror attack
Europe • 8:49 AM
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The UK was on "high alert", with increased "police resources" deployed across the country, British Interior Minister Shabana Mahmood said Friday, a day after a deadly terrorist attack outside a Manchester synagogue. Two people were killed in the attack,
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Putin warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt ties
Europe • 8:26 AM
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Russian President Vladimir Putin warned the United States that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation on the battlefield, where the Russian army is making
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Elections in Czech Republic could end the country's solidarity towards Ukrainians
Europe • 8:24 AM
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Parliamentary elections are taking place in Czechia - the EU country that has taken in the largest number of Ukrainian refugees relative to its population. Nearly 400,000 have been granted residence and work permits there. The opposition is challenging t
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Russia-linked 'shadow fleet' oil tanker stopped by France resumes voyage
Europe • 7:48 AM
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The Boracay, a tanker from Russia's "shadow fleet" that was detained by the French navy, resumed its journey towards the Suez Canal on Friday. Russian President Vladimir Putin denounced the tanker's detention as an act of piracy and alleged that Paris ha
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Munich airport reopens after drone sightings disrupt flights
Europe • 2:50 AM
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Germany's Munich airport reopened on Friday after several drone sightings on Thursday evening forced air traffic control to suspend operations, leading to the cancellation of 17 flights and disrupting travel for nearly 3,000 passengers. The disruption in
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Russia seeks to lure Czechs away from Global West, pivot Czech Republic towards Russia & Global East
Europe • 12:38 AM
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As Czechs head to the polls for high-stakes parliamentary elections, William Hilderbrandt welcomes Pavlína Janebová, Research Director at the Association for International Affairs (AMO). Ms. Janebová probes the fraught juncture at which the Czech Republi
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Russia launches 'largest mass attack' on gas network, state operator says
Europe • 12:32 AM
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Russian forces targeted Ukraine's power grid in waves of overnight attacks that at times plunged millions into darkness and cut off heating in below freezing temperatures. Kyiv's state-owned gas operator said this was the largest attack on the country's
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Thursday, october 2, 2025
Drone incursions show Russia seeking to escalate war, Zelensky warns Europe
Europe • 9:16 PM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned European leaders on Thursday that recent drone incursions signaled Russia’s intent to “escalate” its aggression, offering Ukraine’s battlefield experience to counter the threat at a Copenhagen summit attended
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Putin calls detention of Russia-linked tanker by France 'piracy'
Europe • 8:05 PM
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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday slammed the detention of a Russia-linked oil tanker by France as "piracy". French President Emmanuel Macron called on Europe Thursday to take coordinated action against Russia's so-called shadow fleet, and fol
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At least two killed, three wounded in 'terrorist attack' outside Manchester synagogue
Europe • 11:07 AM
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At least two people were killed and three seriously wounded Thursday when a man drove a car into a crowd outside a synagogue in the northern English city of Manchester. The attacker was shot dead, and police declared the assault, which occurred on Yom Ki
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EU leaders meet to plan defence strategy after drone incursions over Denmark
Europe • 8:54 AM
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EU leaders meet in Copenhagen Wednesday to reinforce Europe’s defences and Ukraine aid after a wave of mysterious drone incursions over Denmark fuelled fears of Russian hybrid attacks. Brussels is urging member states to unite behind four flagship defenc
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Zelensky to attend European summit as EU seeks to boost support
Europe • 5:37 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will join European leaders in Copenhagen on Thursday as the EU looks to step up support for Kyiv amid waning US backing.
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At least 195,000 take to streets across France to denounce budget cuts
Europe • 5:01 AM
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Nearly 195,000 people marched through French cities Thursday to protest planned spending cuts in next year’s budget, according to the French interior ministry. The hard-left CGT trade union put the figure at 600,000. Read our live blog to see how the day
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Wednesday, october 1, 2025
Late Ramos Strike Seals Champions League winner PSG’s 2-1 Upset Over Barcelona
Europe • 9:39 PM
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Paris Saint-Germain stunned Barcelona with a 90th-minute goal from Gonçalo Ramos, clinching a 2-1 away win in the Champions League on Wednesday. Depleted PSG battled back after Ferran Torres gave the hosts the lead, securing a dramatic victory at the Oly
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Russian strikes cut power to Zaporizhzhia and Chernobyl nuclear plants
Europe • 8:59 PM
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Ukraine’s Chernobyl and Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plants lost power on Wednesday after nearby Russian attacks, raising international safety concerns. Emergency diesel generators are keeping critical systems running while authorities warn of o
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Populist billionaire Babiš 'joined politics for business', will not proactively oppose Brussels
Europe • 7:52 PM
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Czech billionaire Andrej Babiš is on course for victory over a pro-Western coalition, the latest populist leader in Central Europe to stage an electoral comeback. FRANCE 24's Mark Owen speaks with Romain Le Quiniou of Euro Créative about what the vote co
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French navy boards Russia 'shadow fleet' ship, detains two
Europe • 6:43 PM
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Two crew members of a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker seized off the French coast have been taken into custody. The tanker is suspected of being involved in drone overflights in Denmark, and the two detained crew members "presented themselves as the ship's
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Ready for the age of drones? Europeans scramble for solutions to hybrid threats
Europe • 6:14 PM
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A long list of European states are contributing personnel and equipment to secure a pair of EU summits this week in Denmark. A spate of mystery drones in the buildup has exposed NATO's vulnerability to harassment and hybrid warfare.
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Germany arrests three alleged Hamas members on suspicion of plotting attacks
Europe • 3:46 PM
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Germany’s federal prosecutor on Wednesday said three alleged members of Palestinian group Hamas were arrested on suspicion of plotting attacks on Israeli or Jewish institutions.
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'Drone wall': Can Europe shield itself from Russian threats?
Europe • 3:21 PM
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European countries met Wednesday to push forward a "drone wall" project, an idea gaining momentum as drone incursions into European airspace multiply. However, experts warn the plan’s framework remains unclear and the hurdles to building an effective ant
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'Drone Wall': EU summit in Copenhagen follows airspace violations
Europe • 3:12 PM
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European Union leaders in Copenhagen discussed a "drone wall" to protect the continent from Russian drones, just days after airspace intrusions by unidentified unmanned aircraft closed Danish airports. Several European countries have committed troops and
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Fuel leak blows cover for alleged Russian submarine Novorossiysk off Gibraltar
Europe • 2:52 PM
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At the end of September, a Telegram channel known for its network of Russian intelligence sources reported that a Black Sea fleet submarine had run into “serious technical problems” while on a mission off Gibraltar, in the Mediterranean. The Novorossiysk
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Thousands of workers protest in Greece over 13-hour work day plans
Europe • 2:14 PM
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Thousands of Greek workers prompted large-scale disruption during a 24-hour general strike on Wednesday, protesting against the conservative government's plans to introduce a 13-hour work day. The strike has disrupted transport in the capital Athens and
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France detains two crew members of Russia-linked tanker off western French coast
Europe • 10:29 AM
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France on Wednesday detained two crew members of a Russian "shadow fleet" tanker seized off the coast of the French western port of Saint-Nazaire, according to the Brest prosecutor.
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War in Gaza: Italian dockworkers block arms shipments to Israel
Europe • 10:23 AM
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Italian dockworkers blocked some ports in solidarity with Palestinians, saying they wanted to stop Italy being used as a staging post for weapons bound for Israel.
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'Denmark is on high alert after reporting several drone incursions'
Europe • 9:48 AM
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday that Ukraine was deploying an anti-drone military team to Denmark "for exercises". Denmark has seen repeated airport closures in recent weeks over drone sightings that have ramped up fears about a heigh
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Oktoberfest reopens after deadly family drama temporarily closed German beer festival
Europe • 8:59 AM
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German police on Wednesday temporarily closed the famed Oktoberfest beer festival in Munich in response to a bomb threat issued by a man who later committed suicide. The 57-year-old suspect was carrying an explosive device inside his backpack and had set
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Swiss glaciers have shrunk by a quarter since 2015, study says
Europe • 7:11 AM
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Switzerland’s glaciers have lost 24 percent of their volume over the past decade, researchers said Wednesday, warning that accelerated melting in 2025 brought ice loss close to record levels. Scientists warn that Switzerland’s glaciers could nearly vanis
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EU leaders meet to plan defence strategy after drone incursions over Denmark
Europe • 3:11 AM
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EU leaders meet in Copenhagen Wednesday to reinforce Europe’s defences and Ukraine aid after a wave of mysterious drone incursions over Denmark fuelled fears of Russian hybrid attacks. Brussels is urging member states to unite behind four flagship defenc
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Tuesday, september 30, 2025
France investigates oil tanker listed under Russia 'shadow fleet' sanctions
Europe • 4:32 PM
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French authorities are investigating a suspected offence by a Benin-flagged oil tanker that is listed under European Union and UK sanctions against Russia. EU officials say the vessel, currently anchored off France’s Atlantic coast, is linked to the tran
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Spain: Valencia on alert for heavy rains and flooding
Europe • 9:14 AM
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Spain's national weather agency lowered its rain alert level for the eastern region of Valencia on Tuesday, a day after downpours sparked fears of a repeat of last year's deadly floods. more than half a million students in Valencia had no lessons on Mond
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Serbia arrests 11 people for placing pig heads at mosques in France
Europe • 8:45 AM
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Serbian police have arrested 11 people suspected of placing pig heads outside mosques and targeting Jewish sites in and around Paris this month on the orders of a foreign intelligence service. As well as placing the pig heads outside at least nine mosque
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Following stunning victory, the real challenge now begins for Moldova’s pro-EU party: Governing
Europe • 8:35 AM
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We find ourselves at a crossroads in Eastern Europe. Once perched in the dim shadow of empires and world powers, Moldova now finds itself front and center in the blinding light of history’s spotlight. The 2025 election delivered the unthinkable, a decisi
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Russian drone strike kills family of four in Ukraine's Sumy region
Europe • 6:47 AM
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A Russian overnight drone strike killed a couple and their two young children in Ukraine’s northeastern Sumy region, officials said Tuesday, as Moscow reported repelling a “massive” Ukrainian drone attack on its southern Volgograd region.
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Monday, september 29, 2025
Serbia arrests 11 accused of stirring Jewish-Muslim hate in France, Germany
Europe • 9:23 PM
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Serbian police have arrested 11 people over hate-motivated acts in France and Germany, including defacing Jewish sites and placing pigs' heads near mosques, authorities said Monday. A twelfth suspect, "currently on the run", is accused of training the gr
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Pro-Russians allege ballot fraud in Moldova election
Europe • 9:11 PM
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In the wake of Moldova's parliamentary election, which saw the ruling pro-Western party clinch a solid victory, some online are widely circulating footage they allege is proof voter fraud on the part of the ruling party. But as FRANCE 24's Charlotte Hugh
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'A large defeat' for Moscow: Moldovan pro-EU party victorious despite Russian attempts to sway vote
Europe • 8:16 PM
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Moldova's ruling party on Monday hailed its key election victory that keeps the ex-Soviet country on a pro-EU path despite what the government and its allies said was a massive attempt by Russia to sway the vote. Speaking on FRANCE 24, Boris Najman, Asso
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