The Guardian Europe
France and Canada Forge Closer Ties While Trump Busy Redrawing Maps With a Sharpie
Macron and Carney meet on a tiny French island to strengthen ties, weeks after Trump casually claimed it on social media.
2026-09-21
The Guardian Europe
2026-09-16
The Guardian
Von der Leyen to Deliver Annual Speech Listing EU's Problems, Which Are Also Its Problems
Von der Leyen prepares to list Europe's challenges, including Russia, China, Trump, populism, and its own competitiveness - while Canada's Mark Carney attends, presumably to see if the EU is still taking applications.
2026-09-01
The Guardian Europe
Russia's Overnight Hug: 12 Dead, Thousands Without Power, and a Border Crossing 'Deliberately Damaged'
Russia kills 12 in Ukraine, EU ministers meet in Ireland, and Norway's queen skips a ceremony - all in a day's work for Europe.
2026-08-27
BBC World
Iceland's EU Referendum: Fish, Fears, and the Fine Art of Not Joining Things
Icelanders head to the polls to decide whether to reopen EU talks, with fish, sovereignty, and the ghost of Trump's Greenland remarks all on the line.
2026-08-26
The Guardian Europe
Poland's Ukrainian Love Affair Cools: From Open Doors to Slammed Shut
Poland's refugee welcome mat is wearing thin now that Ukrainians are staying and Kyiv wants a bigger say in Europe. Who knew generosity had an expiration date?
2026-08-17
The Guardian Europe
Nuns vs. Mayor: Holy War Erupts Over Italian Beach Club (Jesus Saves, But Not the Concession)
Nuns with a beach club since 1946 face eviction by EU rules, because apparently charity can't compete with capitalism.
2026-08-11
The Guardian
Spain to Migrants: Don't Risk It, You're Going Back Anyway
Spain's foreign minister tells migrants not to bother, but Ceuta's president says 10,000 are still there. Meanwhile, jellyfish shut down a French nuclear plant, and Russia bans the last anti-war party.
2026-08-09
The Guardian
Chinese EVs Crash Europe's Party, Promptly Get Accused of Crashing the Party
Chinese EVs hit record sales in Europe, sparking tariff debates, while Tesla makes a comeback and PHEVs enjoy a loophole before it closes.
2026-08-06
The Guardian Europe
Spain's Sánchez: Progressive in a Sea of Snipers, and Ceuta Just Handed Them the Ammo
Spain's PM gets blamed for a border crisis by a Europe that forgot its own playbook, while Morocco plays puppet master and Trump's crew cheers from the sidelines.
2026-08-04
The Guardian
Hungary's Nuclear Plant Survives by a Hair's Breadth (or a Few Millimeters) as Danube Drops to Record Lows
Hungary's nuclear plant nearly melts down over a few millimeters, while the EU gets hot and bothered about Ceuta, and Morocco plays the blame game.
2026-08-03
The Guardian Europe
EU Leaders Find Time to Blame Everyone Except Themselves as 72 Die Near Ceuta
72 people die near Ceuta, and Europe's leaders respond by debating immigration policy like it's a reality TV competition.
The Guardian Europe
Trump's 'Anti-Forced Labour' Tariffs: A New Excuse for Old Hypocrisy
Trump's new 'anti-forced labour' tariffs are a transparent ruse, and the EU should fight back with reciprocity - starting with prison-labour states.
2026-08-02
The Verge
Xbox Prices Get a Workout: Up to €200 or £170 More, Because Why Not
Microsoft's Xbox prices are getting a hefty workout, with EU and UK buyers facing up to €200 or £170 more, because AI's chip cravings have to be paid for somehow.
2026-07-31
SpaceNews
Spain Throws Up to $2.3 Billion at the Sky, Hopes for Military Satellites and EU Street Cred
Spain pledges up to $2.3 billion for a military satellite constellation, because nothing says 'sovereignty' like spending billions on space hardware.
2026-07-30
The Guardian
Europe's Fire Season Breaks Records, Because Why Wouldn't It?
EU fire weather breaks records, triple the burned area, 1,400 fires, and three firefighters dead - summer's just getting started.
2026-07-29
The Guardian
Europe's Wildfires: Heatwave, Strong Winds, and the Same Old 'We Should Have Prepared Better' Story
Spain, France, Greece, and Hungary face wildfires, heatwaves, and nuclear plant shutdowns as Europe slowly remembers that maybe we should have done something about climate change.
2026-07-14
The Guardian
France Throws a Bastille Day Parade, Accidentally Sends a Signal About Europe's Military Awakening
France's Bastille Day parade features 6,500 soldiers, 300 vehicles, and a guest list of European leaders, sending a 'strategic signal' about military awakening - while wildfires rage and EU accession talks hum along.
2026-07-06
BBC Business
EU’s New Border Checks to Cost You Time, Money, and Possibly Your Sanity
EU border checks mean you'll need extra time, app alerts, and a stern talk with your insurer - or you'll be paying for your own incompetence.
2026-07-01
The Guardian Europe
Ocean Says ‘Hold My Salinity’ as June Surface Temperatures Smash Yet Another Record
Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June, surpassing last year's 'bonkers' levels and setting the stage for a summer of broken records and El Niño shenanigans.
2026-06-27
BBC Business
Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Europe Over Tech Taxes: 'No More Easy Bucks'
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European countries with digital services taxes, targeting UK, France, and others - because nothing says 'free trade' like punitive import duties.
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