Putin admits Ukrainian strikes driving Russian fuel shortages
Russia’s president says Ukraine’s attacks on infrastructure are causing ‘obvious’ but not critical problemsThe Russian president, Vladimir Putin, acknowledged that the country was…
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
The pilot and 10 passengers - including five first-time parachutists - died in the incident, local officials said.
Ukraine’s targets in Russia are fully justified | Letters
Strikes on oil refineries and energy facilities are not ‘morale bombing’, says Tim Dee-McCullough, while Dr Natalie Kopytko says such attacks save lives in Ukraine and Nathan Gabr…
French skydiving plane crashes near Nancy, reportedly killing all 11 onboard
Five pairs of students and instructors dead along with pilot after plane fell suddenly near aerodrome, says prefectA skydiving plane has crashed in north-eastern France, killing a…
Temperature records tumble across Europe as heatwave moves east
More than 191m people in Europe face temperatures of at least 35C degrees on Sunday, with extreme heat warnings in Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary‘A sad inevitability’: after…
‘British food will disappear’: trade deal after Brexit is hitting UK farmers hard
Home-grown food may become a niche product for wealthy in our supermarkets as British farmers’ incomes plummetFor Liz Webster, who farms 647 hectares (1600 acres) in Wiltshire, so…
Ukraine war briefing: Ballistic missile attack in Kyiv forces residents into shelters
Latest attack follows civilian deaths on both sides of Russia-Ukraine border on Saturday. What we know on day 1,585A ballistic missile attack was under way in Kyiv early Sunday, w…
Budapest's first Pride since Orban left power
Budapest held its first Pride march since the end of former prime minister Viktor Orban's 16-year government with thousands turning out to celebrate.
Heatwave breaks more records in northern and central Europe
Germany, Denmark and the Czech republic are among the countries recording new all-time high temperatures.
Germany and Italy swelter in heatwave as records tumble across Europe
Denmark experiences highest temperature on record on Saturday in eastward spread of weather systemEurope heatwave – latest updatesGermany and Italy endured sweltering conditions …
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France
The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.
‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat?
Scorching summer of 2003 triggered first efforts to deal with the problem but heatwaves still have devastating impactOn Wednesday, Pierre Masselot received a text from his daughte…
Trump threatens 100% tariff on European countries that impose digital tax
US president says levy would be imposed immediately and supersede pre-existing trade deals with the country Donald Trump has threatened to place a 100% import tariff on any Europe…
Germany braced for temperatures ‘well over 40C’ as Europe heatwave pushes east – live
Forecasters say hottest conditions spreading into central and eastern EuropeAnalysis by scientists from the World Weather Attribution group found temperatures in the UK, Germany, …
All quiet on the eastern flank? Nato leaders fear they can no longer rely on US help if Russia attacks
Trump administration’s rhetoric has created so much uncertainty that Poland and Baltic states have fresh doubts as alliance prepares to meet next monthA nightmare scenario has bee…
Why you might see a Russian warship when you are sailing in the Channel
Why do Russian warships sail in the English Channel and what laws are in place to regulate their passage.
Where Copenhagen leads, the food world still follows
Two decades after chefs rewrote the rules at Noma, Copenhagen’s food scene still flies the flag for seasonality and innovation – progressive, sustainable and uniquely DanishI didn…
Venice protest planned for US ambassador’s superyacht visit
Activists aim to repeat disruption of Jeff Bezos’s wedding when billionaire Tilman Fertitta drops anchorProtesters in Venice are planning to disrupt a visit by the billionaire US …
People in Britain used to agree to disagree. Since Brexit, they no longer dare to talk about difficult things | Elif Shafak
Studies suggest the country is more divided than ever – but we won’t come together unless we begin to talk rationally and calmlyRead more from the Brexit Vote: 10 Years On seriesW…
Profound lessons from dog training, the story of the Brexit campaign and France’s struggle with heat-trap homes
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‘Many are still afraid’: hope and caution in Budapest before first Pride since Orbán
LGBTQ+ people continue to reel from stigma spread by 16 years of rightwing populist government, says organiserOne year ago they marched in record numbers, risking fines and facial…
Do you really need to speak German to take a cooling dip? This row in Halle raises all manner of red flags | Fatma Aydemir
A pool manager invoked safety to bar non-German speakers during the heatwave. With the far right soaring, the move is making everyone less safeHumans are vulnerable in water. Beac…
Snow and ice on Swiss glaciers melting at alarming rate amid heatwave, expert says
Accumulation on Switzerland’s glaciers from last winter expected to all be gone by Monday amid ‘enormous’ melt rates across AlpsSwiss glaciers are set to lose an enormous amount o…
Ukraine war briefing: Russian-occupied Crimea declares ‘emergency’ as Zelenskyy’s forces step up attacks
Ukrainian president says Crimea at centre of Kyiv’s ‘policy of ensuring justice’ against Moscow. What we know on day 1,584Authorities in Russian-annexed Crimea have declared an “e…