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Seven-try Leinster too strong for Clermont

Leinster launch their quest for an elusive fifth European title with an ultimately comprehensive bonus-point win over Clermont at Stade Marcel-Michelin.

West Bank: Israeli settlers attack EU diplomats

A group of Israeli settlers attacked vehicles carrying European diplomats in the West Bank. Belgium has condemned the attack.

🔴 Israeli settlers beat French mayor, attack European diplomatic cars in West Bank

This bird flies thousands of miles, but its wings have a catch

Scientists have uncovered an unexpected trade-off in the wings of the European nightjar, a bird that migrates thousands of kilometers but sacrifices high-speed flight efficiency to hunt insects with remarkable agility. Even more surprisingly, it generates thrust on the upward wingbeat, a technique that could inspire new flying technologies.

Zelensky drums up European backing as Trump ties slump

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urged EU leaders Friday to keep financing Kyiv's fight with nearly $80 billion more next year, as he insisted he was standing up for his country amid a fresh row with US President Donald Trump.

Ukraine and Europe have little choice but to work with Trump

Despite growing tensions over Russia, Kyiv and European leaders remain dependent on US support.

Zelensky fears Trump 'will continue' to lift Russia sanctions

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that he feared his US counterpart Donald Trump "will continue" lifitng sanctions on Russia. Zelensky's relationship with Trump deteriorated after the Washington eased sanctions on Moscow as part of a diesel-supply deal, despite Russia increasing strikes on Ukraine.

REPLAY: Ukraine's Zelensky holds presser in Brussels

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday urged European leaders to maintain their support for Kyiv and warned against easing sanctions on Russia. Speaking to reporters at the European summit in Brussels, Zelensky said that ending the war remained Ukraine’s priority but accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of having no genuine interest in negotiations. He also criticised a US deal involving Russian diesel, arguing that easing restrictions could allow Moscow to reap financial benefits and pave the way for broader sanctions relief. Watch the replay.

Debuts, returns & tributes - teams named for European openers

Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster name their matchday squads for Saturday's opening Investec Champions Cup and Challenge Cup games.

EU summit: European leaders pledge support for Ukraine's Zelenskyy

President Zelenskyy has received words of encouragement from EU leaders who pledged support for Ukraine's self-defense against Russia. This comes as winter approaches and the US seems to be withdrawing support.

Zelensky rallies European allies as Trump ties slump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is seeking to rally European allies at a Brussels summit on Friday after saying Kyiv would no longer abide by US President Donald Trump's demands not to strike Russian oil refineries. Relations between Kyiv and Washington have soured since last week, when Trump eased sanctions on Russia in exchange for Moscow releasing large amounts of diesel onto global markets.

Europe promotes sovereign, trusted AI as it struggles to catch US and China

At an international AI summit in Dublin, European leaders promoted trusted and independent AI. Critics question whether the EU can close the gap with the US and China while maintaining strict regulation.

Russia returns to G20 table in Bangkok on U.S. invitation that angers Europe

Russia’s return to the G20 table has tested how far Washington’s outreach to Moscow will strain ties with European allies.

Zelensky rallies European allies as US support for Ukraine wanes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought European backing Thursday after vowing to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite US President Donald Trump’s demands to stop. Tensions between Kyiv and Washington have escalated in recent days over sanctions, energy infrastructure attacks and restrictions on satellite communications.

Minus 17 to European dreams as Bournemouth fairytale continues

It was a night 127 years in the making as Bournemouth added another chapter to their fairytale with victory in their first-ever European home game.

'It is clear that sooner or later we will have European casualties', Romanian MEP

Rescuers searched on Thursday for seven missing sailors after drones struck two chemical tankers near Romania's Black Sea coast, setting them ablaze and raising fresh security concerns along a vital shipping route used by Ukraine. Speaking with FRANCE 24's Europe editor Armen Georgian, Nicolae Stefanuta, Romanian MEP and Co-Chair of the Group of the Greens, says that the Danube delta region is facing a more intense threat from Russia than Baltic States and that "it is clear that sooner or later we will have European casualties".

EU member states set for budget clash

European lawmakers have kicked off what's likely to be a long and fierce negotiation over the bloc's seven-year budget. Member states are divided on spending priorities, and pending elections in countries including France and Italy are adding pressure to the talks in Brussels. Also in the show: AI stocks lose a trillion dollars in this week's tech stock sell-off, and Ledger's CTO Charles Guillemet explains why AI is changing the security landscape.

China indicates rare earths will keep flowing to EU, regardless of U.S. trade deal expiration

European trade commissioner Maroš Sefčovič met with Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao in Beijing last week.

Why Souness rejected Barcelona when he left Liverpool

Liverpool legend Graeme Souness reveals he rejected the chance to sign for Barcelona when he left the European champions.

Why Chinese tech brands are outpacing Western rivals from EVs to robot vacuums

From action cameras and smartphones to EVs and robot vacuums, Chinese brands are gaining ground worldwide, despite privacy and security concerns. What's driving their rise, and can European rivals keep up?