Europe
German police probe antisemitic motive in attack over Israeli flag pin
The assault prompted a solidarity rally in Würzburg, where participants called for stronger action against antisemitic violence in Germany.
Germany's Merz picks first woman chief of staff in shake-up before state elections
Spain declares national emergency as wildfires near Madrid, Avila force thousands to evacuate
Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become next UN Secretary-General - report
Trump demands US halt trade with Spain, renews claim over Greenland, angering NATO allies
Trump called Madrid a "terrible partner" in NATO as he railed against allies for not supporting the war on Iran and ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to halt all trade with Spain.
This is Europe’s most tourist-dense island - and it actually wants more visitors
A new study found Malta is Europe’s most tourist-dense island, with seven tourists per resident. Despite the crowds, it plans to attract more visitors.
Louvre heist sequel? Millions of euros worth of jewelry stolen from France's Lalique museum
The jewelry was taken "in a very short space of time," the museum said on Instagram, though it did not go into greater detail on what was stolen.
NATO leaders unveil $50 billion in defense deals as Trump renews push to control Greenland
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on Monday that Europeans had made "staggering" increases in defense spending.
Not Santorini or Mykonos: The island named Europe’s best in 2026
New research ranked 80 European islands by weather, nature, and dining options. The Canary Islands top the list, with Portugal and Croatia featured.
Suspect behind Monaco bomb attack on Jewish oligarch found dead, Ukrainian prosecutors confirm
The woman was the main suspect in a bombing attack that targeted a wealthy Ukrainian-born Jewish businessman in Monaco last week.
Vienna's museums, Michelin heaven and the meaning of life
Vienna isn’t just grand palaces and classical music—it’s a city layered with stories, ideas, and unexpected discoveries.
US in talks on Europe missile co-production, maintenance of Patriot missiles, source says
If implemented, both projects could free up capacity at Raytheon and Lockheed Martin factories in the United States and enable the US defense giants to ramp up production at home.
French President Emmanuel Macron lands in Syria in first visit to post-Assad Damascus by EU head
The visit underlines Syria's geopolitical transformation under Sharaa, a former al-Qaeda commander who has established close ties with Western and Middle Eastern powers that shunned Assad.
France softens stance on selling Franco-Italian air-defense system to Turkey, sources say
France's foreign ministry declined to comment and referred to the French presidency, as did the defense ministry. Turkey's foreign ministry did not respond to requests for comment.
