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EUROPE


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Ryder Cup match capsules from the opening day at Marco Simone

Capsules of the eight Ryder Cup matches from Friday at Marco Simone.

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EU struggles to update asylum laws three years on from a sweeping reform. And the clock is ticking

European Union governments are struggling to overcome obstacles to put a new asylum system in place three years after unveiling a plan to reform the bloc's outdated asylum rules.

Pope decries indifference toward migrants, as he prays for the dead in the French port of Marseille

Pope Francis has blasted what he calls the “fanaticism of indifference” that greets migrants seeking a better life in Europe.

What's behind the surge in migrant arrivals to Italy?

Thousand of migrants reached the Italian island of Lampedusa on more than 100 boats this week.

Emma Stone-led 'Poor Things' wins top prize at 80th Venice Film Festival

“Poor Things,” a film about Victorian-era female empowerment, has won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.

Stock market today: World shares surge after Wall St gains on signs the US jobs market is cooling

Stocks are higher in Europe and Asia after Wall Street was boosted by a report that signaled the U.S. jobs market, while still healthy, is showing some signs of cooling.

For travelers who want to avoid babies and kids, one airline will test an adults-only section

One airline is betting that passengers will pay extra to sit away from babies and young children.

Revelers pack London streets as Notting Hill Carnival celebrates Caribbean culture

Hundreds of thousands of revelers have packed the streets of west London for the climax of the Notting Hill Carnival, one of the world’s biggest celebrations of Caribbean music and culture.

A human rights group in Niger says it can't get access to officials who were detained after coup

Human rights activists in Niger say they have been unable to gain access to top political officials who were detained after mutinous soldiers ousted the African nation's democratically elected president.

Germany used to be the world's export powerhouse. Now, it's not growing. What happened?

The German economy is still failing to grow.

As crews contain Europe fires, Pope Francis sounds alarm on climate threat to 'our common home'

Pope Francis has urged governments to do more to fight climate change and protect “our common home” as improving weather conditions help firefighters contain wildfires in Greece, Italy and other countries in southern Europe.

Heat waves hitting U.S. and Europe ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change, researchers say

The heat waves simultaneously broiling the southwest United States and southern Europe would have been “virtually impossible” if not for climate change, according to a group of scientists who study the probability of extreme weather events.

Land mines are in place around a Russian-occupied nuclear plant in Ukraine, UN watchdog warns

The U.N. atomic watchdog says its monitors at Ukraine’s Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant report seeing anti-personnel mines around the site.

Tourists and residents warned to stay inside as deadly heat hits Europe during peak travel season

Officials are warning residents and tourists packing Mediterranean destinations to stay indoors during the hottest hours as the second heat wave in as many weeks hits the region and Greece, Spain and Switzerland battle wildfires.

A heat wave in southern Europe generates health warnings for residents and tourists

Italian health authorities are intensifying heat warnings as southern Europe enters a brutally hot week.

In Srebrenica, thousands gather to remember the 1995 massacre and bury the newly identified dead

Thousands of people have gathered in Srebrenica, in eastern Bosnia, for the annual commemoration of the 1995 massacre and to give a dignified burial to victims unearthed from mass graves and only recently identified through DNA analysis.

Thousands march in Bosnia to mark 1995 Srebrenica genocide as ethnic tensions linger on

A solemn peace march has started through forests in eastern Bosnia in memory of the 1995 Srebrenica massacre, Europe’s only acknowledged genocide since World War II.

Europe inflation slips to 5.5% — but that won't stop central bank rate hikes

Inflation in Europe slid again in June but fell too slowly to offer much relief to shoppers grumbling over price tags.

Klimt painting sets European record with $108 million price tag at Sotheby's auction in London

A late-life masterpiece by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt has sold for 85.3 million pounds ($108.4 million), in London, making it the most expensive artwork ever auctioned in Europe.

Nearly 36 million in Europe may have experienced long COVID, World Health Organization official says

The World Health Organization’s Europe director says nearly 36 million people in the region may have long-lasting health problems from coronavirus infections they got during the first three years of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Swiss say dozens of Russian spies disguised as diplomats are active in the Alpine nation

Switzerland’s main intelligence agency says Russia continues to have dozens of spies disguised as diplomats at its embassy in Bern and its mission to the United Nations in Geneva, making the Alpine nation a hotspot for Russian espionage activity in Europe.

A tale of two disasters: Missing Titanic sub captivates the world days after deadly migrant shipwreck

A fishing boat crowded with migrants traveling from Libya to Italy sank in Greek waters last week. While hundreds are still missing and feared dead, it has garnered far less attention and resources than the Titan rescue efforts for five people.

82 bodies recovered, 102 rescued after overcrowded fishing boat carrying 700 migrants sank off Greece last week

Pakistan’s interior minister says an estimated 350 Pakistanis were on board an overcrowded fishing boat carrying migrants that sank off Greece last week, and that many remain missing and may have died in one of the deadliest incidents in the central Mediterranean Sea.

The Fed has paused. How long will Europe's central bank keep raising rates in a shaky economy?

The U_S_ Federal Reserve has hit “pause.”.

Klimt portrait 'Lady with a Fan' up for sale with $80M estimate

A late-life masterpiece by Austrian artist Gustav Klimt could become the most expensive painting ever sold in Europe when it is auctioned later this month.

UN nuclear chief says large Ukraine atomic power plant held by Russia faces 'dangerous situation'

The largest nuclear power plant in Europe faces “a relatively dangerous situation” after a dam burst in Ukraine and Kyiv launches a counteroffensive to retake ground occupied by Russia.

Food prices are squeezing Europe. Now Italians are calling for a pasta protest

High food prices are pinching households across Europe, where food inflation is outpacing other major economies like the U.S., Japan and Canada.

Last reactor shut down at Ukraine's largest nuclear plant as fighting, flooding continues

Ukraine's nuclear energy agency says it has put the last operating reactor at Europe's largest nuclear power plant into a “cold shutdown."

South Korean inquiry to look into 237 more foreign adoptions suspected to have laundered origins

South Korea's Truth and Reconciliation Commission will investigate 237 more cases of South Korean adoptees who suspect their family origins were manipulated to facilitate their adoptions in Europe and the United States.

Sonic boom from Department of Defense aircraft jars residents in DMV area; DoD confirms no threat to public

A thunderous explosion heard across the Washington Metropolitan area on Sunday afternoon was a sonic boom from a Department of Defense aircraft, according to officials.

Newly discovered stone tools drag dawn of Greek archaeology back by a quarter-million years

Greece is famous for its ancient sites.

Court rules Austria can't be held liable for early COVID infection at ski resort

An Austrian federal court says the state can’t be held liable for a COVID-19 infection from an outbreak at an Alpine ski resort as the coronavirus pandemic hit Europe The Supreme Court of Justice on Thursday announced its verdict in a long-running legal battle involving a German resident who traveled to Ischgl in March 2020 and visited several apres-ski venues before returning home six days later.

UN nuclear chief urges Russia and Ukraine to ban attacks at Europe's largest nuclear power plant

The U_N_ nuclear chief says the world is fortunate a nuclear accident hasn’t happened in Ukraine and is asking Moscow and Kyiv to commit to preventing an attack on Europe’s largest nuclear power plant and make other pledges “to avoid the danger of a catastrophic incident.”.

Drought-struck Barcelona quenches thirst with costly desalination

Europe's largest desalination plant for drinking water had largely remained idle since its construction near Barcelona over a decade ago.

Cyprus, Israel working on deal for natural gas pipeline, processing plant in Cyprus

The Cypriot energy minister says Cyprus and Israel are working on a deal to build a pipeline that will take natural gas from both countries to the eastern Mediterranean island nation, where it will be liquefied for export by ship to Europe and potentially elsewhere.

50 Cent will perform fan-favorite, chart-topping hits at Houston show

'We gon' party like it's your birthday'

EU wants to ramp up ammunition production to help Ukraine

The European Union has announced fresh plans to ramp up the large-scale production of ammunition.

Pope in final Mass in Budapest urges Hungary to open doors

Pope Francis has urged Hungarians to open their doors to others as he wrapped up a weekend visit with a plea for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Pope in Hungary urges Europe to unite to end war next door

Pope Francis has blasted the “adolescent belligerence” that brought war back to Europe and says the continent must recover its founding spirit of peaceful unity to confront Russia’s war in Ukraine.

Dutch government outlines new package to reduce emissions

The Dutch government has unveiled a new package to slash carbon emissions by promoting clean energy, sustainable homes and industry and the use of electric cars among other a raft of measures to combat climate change.

European leaders commit to more wind energy production

A group of Western European nations led by Germany and France are committing to massively ramp up the production of clean energy from wind turbines in the North Sea.

EU lawmakers green-light visa free travel for Kosovo

European Union lawmakers have given the green light for citizens from Kosovo to travel freely in Europe without visas from next year.

Lagarde: US-China split may weaken growth and fuel inflation

The fragmentation of the world economy into rival blocs led by the United States and China threatens to destabilize global commerce, increase inflation and weaken growth, Christine Lagarde, the president of the European Central Bank, warned Monday.

German imports from Russia down over 90% in war's 1st year

Official figures show that Germany's imports from Russia fell by more than 90% in the first year of Moscow’s war in Ukraine, largely as a result of the collapse of Russian energy deliveries to Europe’s biggest economy.

IMF: Prolonged high inflation dims outlook for world economy

The outlook for the world economy this year has dimmed in the face of chronically high inflation, rising interest rates and uncertainties resulting from the collapse of two big American banks.

Sweden: State actor likeliest culprit for pipeline sabotage

Swedish prosecutors say a state actor is the most likely culprit for the explosions that incapacitated the Nord Stream gas pipelines last year, an act deemed as sabotage.

US military says senior IS commander killed in Syria

The United States military says a drone strike carried out by the U.S.-led coalition in northwestern Syria has killed a senior member of the Islamic State group who was in charge of planning attacks in Europe.

Drug trafficking blamed as homicides soar in Costa Rica

Costa Rica logged a record 657 homicides last year.

Lawmakers back Paris Olympic law despite surveillance fears

A proposed French law for the 2024 Paris Olympics that critics contend will open the door for privacy-busting video surveillance technology in Europe has passed an important hurdle.

Is the David porn? Come see, Italians tell Florida parents

A Florence museum and the city's mayor are inviting parents and students from a Florida charter school to visit and see Michelangelo’s sculpture of David.

UK central bank hikes rates like Fed amid financial turmoil

The Bank of England has focused on fighting inflation with an 11th consecutive interest rate increase despite concerns about the economic fallout from troubles in the global financial system.

Louisville or London? U.S. Beyoncé fans share why they’re opting for European tickets

With ticket prices surging at some North American tour locations, fans have decided their money is better spent on a trip and a show.

Ukrainian soldiers near finish of Patriot missile training

A group of 65 Ukrainian soldiers are wrapping up their training on the Patriot surface-to-air missile system in Oklahoma.

10 iconic moments in Pope Francis' first 10 years as pontiff

Pope Francis is marking the 10th anniversary of his election as pope on Monday.

Belgium bans TikTok from government phones after US, EU

Belgium's prime minister says TikTok is being banned from government phones over worries about cybersecurity, privacy and misinformation.

Japan's Nissan slashing EV costs, cuts rare materials use

Japanese automaker Nissan is revving up its electrification shift and slashing costs by using the same components across models and cutting use of expensive rare materials.

Ice Age Europeans found refuge in Spain, doom in Italy

New research reveals that the hunter-gatherer people who dominated Europe 30,000 years ago sought refuge from the last Ice Age in warmer climes, but only those who sheltered in the southwest of the continent appear to have survived.

China says EU TikTok ban will harm business confidence

China says a ban on the use of TikTok by official European Union institutions will harm business confidence in Europe.

Sun, wind aplenty, Spain vies to lead EU in green hydrogen

Spain is building on its reputation in renewable energy to position itself as Europe’s future leader in green hydrogen.

German energy boss warns: Don't let guard down on gas supply

Germany's natural gas reserves are abundant, and prices are down.

Pepsi price hikes fuel 10% jump in the fourth quarter sales

PepsiCo reported better-than-expected sales in the fourth quarter after hiking prices for its drinks and snacks.

Europe bans Russian diesel, other oil products over Ukraine

The European Union is launching its ban on imports of Russian diesel fuel.

Major flooding in Auckland and a Texas ice storm

Hi y’all, welcome to February!

Beyoncé announces much anticipated ‘Renaissance’ world tour with 2 stops in Houston

The rumors are true, Beyoncé is touring again.

NATO chief wants more 'friends' as Russia, China move closer

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says China’s growing assertiveness and collaboration with Russia pose a challenge not only to Asia but also to Europe.

Unprecedented profit for Exxon as travel, and war, heated up

Exxon Mobil posted record annual profits in 2022 as consumers globally struggled with high prices for gasoline, home heating and consumer goods.

Germany sees brighter outlook for Europe's largest economy

The economic outlook has brightened in Europe's largest economy.

Algeria, Italy look to broaden ties beyond coveted energy

Italy and Algeria moved to broaden ties through a series of memorandums signed Monday during a two-day visit by Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni, who said the two countries are in the process of building “an extraordinary bridge” and, hopefully, transforming her country into an energy hub for Europe.

New 1994 ferry disaster report: No collision, no explosion

The accident investigation boards of Estonia, Finland and Sweden say there is no indication that there was a collision or an explosion on a ferry that sank in the Baltic Sea 28 years ago in one of Europe’s deadliest peacetime maritime disasters.

Study: Big gap in carbon removal effort key to climate goals

Researchers say efforts to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere aren’t being scaled up fast enough and can’t be relied on to meet crucial climate goals.

Madonna unveils 2023 North America and European tour dates

Madonna will “Take a Bow” with a new tour through North America and Europe starting this summer that will be a “Celebration” of the pop icon’s hits, which include 38 songs in the Billboard Hot 100.

Russia will launch new capsule to return space station crew

Russia will send up a new capsule next month to bring back three space station astronauts whose original ride home was damaged.

Despite record cocaine seizures, drug cartels roil Europe

Cocaine is spreading at an alarming rate through Europe, much of it through the world ports of Antwerp in Belgium and Rotterdam in the Netherlands.

World Bank warning: Global economy is at risk of recession

The global economy will come “perilously close” to a recession this year, led by weaker growth in all the world’s top economies — the United States, Europe and China — the World Bank warns.

Wild weather driven by roiling Pacific, nature and warming

In a world getting used to extreme weather, 2023 is starting out more bonkers than ever.

Alpine slopes face snow shortage in unseasonably warm winter

Much of the Alps just don’t look right for this time of year.

Libya says boat with 700 Europe-bound migrants intercepted

Coast guard forces in eastern Libya say they have intercepted a vessel carrying at least 700 migrants off the coast of the North African country.

Mass funeral in Gaza draws tears, rare criticism of Hamas

Thousands of people have joined the funerals of eight young Palestinian men who drowned off the coast of Tunisia nearly two months ago as they tried to sail to new lives in Europe.

EU ministers fail again on gas price cap to contain costs

European Union energy ministers have failed yet again to overcome their deep differences on a natural gas price cap that many hope would make utility bills cheaper so people can stay a little warmer during harsh winter days.

TotalEnergies walks away from stake in Russian gas producer

French energy giant TotalEnergies says it will walk away from its stake in Russian natural gas producer Novatek and take a $3.7 billion loss.

EU court: Google must delete inaccurate search info if asked

The European Union’s top court says Google has to delete search results about people in Europe if they can prove that the information is clearly wrong.

‘Road Trippin’ — Red Hot Chili Peppers unveil 2023 tour

There’s no rest for the spicy: Fresh off a world tour and two albums this year, Red Hot Chili Peppers are preparing for a set of stadium shows and festival stops across North America and Europe in 2023.

Report: Ukraine war ups arms sales but challenges lie ahead

Global arms sales have grown by nearly 2%, chiefly because of the war in Ukraine.

Police smash European cocaine 'super cartel,' arrest 49

Europol says law enforcement authorities in six different countries have joined forces to take down a “super cartel” of drugs traffickers controlling about one third of the cocaine trade in Europe.

EU urges bickering states to set aside migration differences

Senior European Union officials are appealing to member countries to set aside deep differences over migration and press ahead with a long-delayed asylum system overhaul.

European leader calls on world, China to pressure Russia

The European Council president urged global powers Tuesday to intensify pressure on Russia over its war against Ukraine, including Moscow’s biggest supporter, China.

Backup power used at Ukraine nuclear site to fend off crisis

Europe’s largest nuclear power plant is relying on emergency diesel generators to run its safety systems after external power from the Ukrainian electric grid was again cut off.

Germany sees unexpected growth in 3rd quarter; inflation up

The German economy grew in the third quarter, an unexpectedly positive performance powered largely by private spending.

Far-right leader Giorgia Meloni installed as Italy's premier

Giorgia Meloni has become the first woman installed as Italy's premier.

German parliament clears way for huge energy relief package

The German parliament has cleared the way for the government to provide up to 200 billion euros in subsidies to households and businesses to ease the strain of high energy prices.

Russian threats revive old nuclear fears in central Europe

Fighting around Ukraine’s nuclear power installations and Russia’s threats to use nuclear weapons have reawakened nuclear fears in Europe.

Romanians protest cost of living in latest European action

Several thousand protesters in Romania have joined an “anti-poverty march” in the capital of Bucharest to express dismay over the rising cost of living.

United relaunches nonstop service to Sydney, Australia from Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport

Welcome back to the ‘land down under!’ United Airlines will relaunch direct, nonstop flights to Sydney, Australia from Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport later this month.

Climate Questions: How much has the climate changed already?

From incrementally rising temperatures and seas to an influx of natural disasters, the climate right now certainly isn't the same as it was before the industrial era.

Oil flow to Germany resumes after Poland fixed pipeline leak

The Polish operator of an oil pipeline running to Germany says it has fixed the damage that caused a leak earlier this week and that the flow of crude oil from Russia has been fully restored.

Iodine pills in short supply after Finland updates guideline

Many pharmacies in Finland have run out of iodine tablets a day after the Nordic country’s health ministry recommended that households purchase a single dose in a case of radiation hazard emergency amid increasing fears of a nuclear incident due to Russia’s war in Ukraine.

UN: Ukraine nuclear power plant loses external power link

The U.N. nuclear watchdog says that Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, the biggest in Europe, has lost its last remaining external power source as a result of renewed shelling and is now relying on emergency diesel generators.

Niederreiter scores in debut, Predators top Sharks in Prague

Nino Niederreiter scored his debut goal for the Nashville Predators, who beat the San Jose Sharks 4-1 in Prague in the NHL regular-season opener.

Hertl to lead Sharks against Predators in hometown Prague

After the San Jose Sharks missed the NHL playoffs for a third straight season for the first time in franchise history, Tomas Hertl is determined to turn things around.

Sweden seizes evidence at Baltic Sea pipeline leak site

Sweden’s domestic security agency says its preliminary investigation of leaks from two Russian gas pipelines in the Baltic Sea “has strengthened the suspicions of serious sabotage” as the cause.

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