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Europe’s centrists are finally paying the price of their extremism
The centre’s blind adherence to austerity has devastated European societies.
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Viral NATO video falsely framed as 'war propaganda' against Russia
A viral NATO video is being falsely framed online as "war propaganda", with users accusing the Alliance of sharing a "promotional video" designed to prepare the public for imminent war with Russia. But the footage is not new: NATO published it in July 2024 for its 75th anniversary, and it's been stripped of its original context. The claim comes as European leaders warn of growing Russian hybrid threats, including alleged drone, cyber and sabotage activity. Vedika Bahl explains in Truth or Fake.
Sports
Record prize fund for 2028 European Championships
The European Athletics Championships will have a total record prize fund worth £3m when it takes place in Poland in 2028.
Sports
'Real fear Littler could walk away' - darts would be loser in booing row
Could Luke Littler walk away from darts completely if the booing he has suffered at European tournaments continues?
World
Google hit with €403m fine by Irish data watchdog over GDPR violations
The penalty follows an inquiry launched into the tech giant six years ago, following complaints from several European consumer rights organisations.
Business
Tories pledge to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists
The party says scrapping the scheme in 2021 left the UK less competitive than European destinations.
Politics
UEFA, CONCACAF demand FIFA make $2.1 billion payout to member groups amid funding row
UEFA and CONCACAF chiefs have urged FIFA President Gianni Infantino to release around $2.1 billion from the governing body's reserves, calling for each of its 211 member associations to receive $10 million over the 2027-30 cycle. The demand comes amid tensions over Infantino's proposed sale of a stake in the World Cup to private investors, which was shelved after a backlash from European football.
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Weatherwatch: Saharan dust drops microorganisms into European soil
Scientists are examining how ‘blood rain’ affects soil microbiome, with Portuguese vineyards a particular focus Dust events, when thousands of tonnes of fine sand whipped up from the Sahara are dumped over Europe, are becoming more intense. These sometimes produce “blood rain” that leaves visible red streaks, and while generally harmless, the dust is not sterile but brings a freight of microorganisms. One big concern is how imported microbes may affect the soil microbiome and impact agricultural fertility and crop yield. Southern Portugal lies along one of the main deposition routes for Sahara
Science
How Europe can better protect against extreme wildfires
In another summer of European wildfires that have even seen wetlands burning, scientists say the situation is set to worsen in the future. What's needed is fire prevention and climate protection.
World
Why are European banks moving gold out of United States?
The Netherlands and France have moved their gold out of US vaults. Part of the reason is fears about the reliability of the US, but equally important is the need to keep gold closer to home in the event of a crisis.
Sports
From -17 points to dream European start for Bournemouth
Bournemouth started a League Two season on -17 points in 2008, now they have made a dream start in European competition.
Travel
‘Lapped by the turquoise, crystal seas’: readers’ favourite unsung European islands
From secluded coves in Ireland to an evening passeggiata on Italy’s Aeolian islands, readers share their discoveries • Tell us about your most memorable food and drink discoveries in Europe Giant griffon vultures glided parallel with my bus as it reached the highest point of Cres, the least populated of the four main islands in the Kvarner Gulf at the very north of the Croatian Adriatic. Covered in scrubby heath, olive groves and lavender, with small towns and villages on its coastline, its wildness is its appeal. Some, like Cres town, are unobtrusively set up for holidaymakers; in others loca
Business
Wall Street tumbles 10% below its record after Trump escalates trade war
NEW YORK — Wall Street's sell-off hit a new low Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump's escalating trade war dragged the S&P 500 more than 10% below its record, which was set just last month. A 10% drop is deemed a correction by professional investors, and the S&P 500's 1.4% slide on Thursday sent the index to its first since 2023. The losses came after Trump upped the stakes in his trade war by threatening huge taxes on European wines and alcohol. Not even a double-shot of good news on the U.S. economy could stop the bleeding. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 537 points,