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Europe
Europe’s ‘Return Hubs’: A Test of Migration Control or a Challenge to Human Rights?
The European Union’s latest push to establish offshore “return hubs” for rejected asylum seekers marks one of the most significant…
Western Europe Records Hottest June on Record as Climate Change Intensifies Heatwaves
BRUSSELS: Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record this year, with unprecedented temperatures fueling deadly heatwaves, widespread wildfires, drought…
Europe Steps Up as NATO Adapts to a New Defense Balance
European members of NATO have moved quickly to reinforce the alliance’s collective defense posture following the United States’ decision to…
NATO Chief Faces Diplomatic Test as Trump Demands Loyalty Ahead of Alliance Summit
BRUSSELS: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte faces one of the toughest diplomatic challenges of his tenure as he prepares for…
Europe’s Overtourism Crisis: Why Big Business, Not Tourists, Is Becoming the Focus of Public Anger
Europe’s long-running struggle with overtourism is entering a new phase. While anti-tourism protests have often appeared to target holidaymakers, a…
France Reports 1,000 Excess Deaths as Record Heatwave Sweeps Across Europe
PARIS: France has recorded approximately 1,000 excess deaths during the record-breaking heatwave that has gripped much of Europe, with health…
Thousands Join Budapest Pride March Following Orbán’s Election Defeat
BUDAPEST: More than 10,000 people took part in Budapest’s annual Pride march on Saturday, marking the first LGBTQ+ parade since…
Europe scorches under extreme heatwave as temperatures top 40°C and fatalities reported in France
A powerful heatwave is sweeping across Europe, pushing temperatures beyond 40°C in several countries and triggering widespread health alerts, infrastructure…
EU Leaders Divided Over Potential Dialogue with Russia Amid Ongoing Ukraine War
BRUSSELS — Several European Union leaders have expressed caution over proposals to reopen political dialogue with Russia, underscoring deep divisions…
EU Pushes India–Middle East–Europe Corridor After Iran War Shocks Energy Markets
NICOSIA: The recent Iran conflict and the resulting volatility in global fuel prices have intensified European efforts to diversify energy…