Europe
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National Rally gains a Senate group—and a new route into France’s institutions
Fourteen allied senators clear the recognition threshold, but the result falls far short of control of the chamber.
Pope hears French abuse survivors as Church faces test of accountability
A private meeting in Lourdes renews commitments made after France’s landmark inquiry, without announcing new sanctions or compensation.
Europe builds a cloud backbone for its expanding satellite archive
An ESA contract links data sovereignty to the practical challenge of turning observations into useful services.
NATO commander urges public attribution of Russian sabotage
Grynkewich calls for evidence-backed exposure as the alliance strengthens civilian infrastructure planning.
Pope urges Ukraine talks as Vatican envoy pursues prisoner and child returns
Leo’s appeal runs alongside humanitarian diplomacy, with no ceasefire agreement announced.
Sweden faces political deadlock after Andersson abandons government talks
A three-seat advantage has failed to produce a governing agreement, exposing the limits of bloc politics.
France and Spain want stronger China trade defenses—without closing the door
Macron and Sánchez seek European industrial protection while acknowledging the value of continuing commercial ties.
NATO sees no imminent Russian attack, Rutte says, despite nuclear warnings
The alliance chief pairs reassurance with limits on weapons transfers and continuing defense preparations.
Germany’s unity anniversary exposes a harder question: how to rebuild trust
Steinmeier warns of extremism while urging established leaders to confront the failures behind public discontent.
Latvia’s United List leads exit poll as security dominates election
Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’s party is projected ahead, but official results and coalition negotiations remain unresolved.
Zelensky vows more refinery strikes as Russia warns of further attacks on Kyiv
Ukraine’s president alleges a wider Russian campaign against civilian infrastructure; Moscow describes its strikes as retaliation.
France's school protests turn violent as nearly 2,000 are arrested in a day
Protests by French high school students over overcrowded, run-down schools turned violent on Thursday, with 1,949 people arrested and 305 police officers injured.
Two Iranian men charged over alleged plot against Manchester's Jewish community
Two Iranian nationals have been charged with preparing an act of terrorism targeting the Jewish community in Manchester, England, around Yom Kippur.
Man accused of killing Ann Widdecombe charged over alleged terror plot targeting Nigel Farage
A man already charged with murdering former British minister Ann Widdecombe has been charged with preparing terrorist acts, including against Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.
Ceuta, two months after the crossing: a city still under strain
After the July 30 surge into the Spanish enclave, about 5,000 migrants remain in Ceuta, Madrid has committed €309 million, and several EU governments are questioning Spain's border control.