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Prof Philip Leach and Prof Başak Çalı say governments must take action to give teeth to the European convention on human rightsThe repression of free speech in Turkey worsens by t…
Teenager arrested after two girls, 13, seriously injured in German school attack
Police said a major operation was under way in the area of Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school in Schongau, Bavaria.
Trump takes aim at 'wasted cause' Spain and revives Greenland claim at Nato summit
The US president lashes out at fellow Nato member Spain, repeating an earlier threat to cut off trade relations.
German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more
The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients.
Austrian court rules ski resort hotel’s burkini ban is discriminatory
Hotel did not allow two Muslim women to wear the full-body bathing suit, which has become bugbear of European far rightAn Austrian court has found an Alpine hotel’s ban on burkini…
Nato leaders agree not to mention World Cup to Donald Trump to avoid irritating him
As alliance gathers in Ankara, European leaders have an informal strategy to try to keep US president on sideEurope live – latest updatesNato leaders have informally agreed not to…
Marine Le Pen launches France presidential campaign after court decision to shorten ban
France’s far-right leader plans to take part in 2027 vote after court of appeal upholds her conviction for embezzlementThe French far-right leader Marine Le Pen launched her presi…
Paris hosts the Esports World Cup with eight weeks' notice
Thousands of French fans are planning to watch the contest.
Race discrimination case over child’s swim puts ‘Dutch paradox’ in focus
Father of boy refused entry to pool says case is reminder that some Dutch do not acknowledge reality of racismWhen Henri Duiker went to check whether his 12-year-old son and his f…
German car industry warns of job collapse unless ‘bold decisions’ made to address Chinese threat
VW to propose 100,000 job losses to board and says car plants could be put under foreign ownership to save jobsEurope live – latest updatesThe German car industry has warned of a …
Through the teargas, I saw something missing from German politics for too long: hope | Scott Roxborough
I joined thousands of people blockading the AfD’s Erfurt congress. A civil disobedience movement is showing how to beat the far rightAt 5am on Saturday morning, I found myself jog…
Unions in Europe press for new worker protections to counter heat stress
Climate crisis prompts calls for workplace temperature limits and rights to heat breaks and adjusted working hoursAs Europe’s sweltering summer continues, trades unions are mounti…
Tell us: have you been affected by the wildfires in southern Europe?
Wildfires have forced thousands of people to evacuate across France, Spain, Portugal, Greece and other parts of southern Europe. We would like to hear how the fires have impacted …
Summer holiday bookings bounce back amid fragile Middle East ceasefire, Jet2 says
Holiday operator says market in good shape, with strong recent recovery in bookings across all destinations as customers take the plungeBusiness live – latest updatesSummer holida…
Port of Dover faces ‘utter chaos’ under struggling EU entry system, MPs warn
UK government urged to apply pressure on France to fix system or suspend checks by next weekBusiness live – latest updatesCross-Channel ferry passengers and the port of Dover face…
Greenland ‘is very important for US, but not important for Denmark’, Trump says at Nato meeting – Europe live
US president says he is not happy with Nato and tells officials to ‘cut all trade with Spain’ Trump renews call for US to take over Greenland as he arrives for Nato summitAnd that…
Health risk fears for storks in Europe over ‘junk food’ from landfill
Rubbish dumps can expose birds to contaminants, raising questions over whether landfill foraging helps or harmsStorks are gaining weight from a diet of literal junk, according to …
Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer will convene around a dozen leaders to discuss the programme in Ankara.
Russian fuel shortages bite – but will Putin change tack in Ukraine war?
Even in Moscow, authorities are unable to guarantee fuel supplies, but will economic pressure lead to talks or escalation?
Asylum seeker in UK as part of ‘one in, one out’ scheme says it is unfair on those deported
Man flown from France as part of legal entry programme decries effect on others ‘who may have a similar case’An asylum seeker brought to the UK by the Home Office has said it feel…
Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling
Within hours of a court of appeal confirming a guilty verdict, Marine Le Pen had already launched her presidential campaign.
Ukraine war briefing: Kyiv targets Kremlin ‘shadow’ tankers as Russian strikes continue in capital
Two people injured in Kyiv attack, while early strike on southern port of Odesa injured 10. What we know on day 1,596Ukrainian drones have attacked a dozen tankers from Russia’s…
'It is not normal' - but extraordinary Djokovic defies odds once again
It is worth remembering that what you are watching is not normal - but Novak Djokovic is anything but ordinary in another thrilling Wimbledon match.
Watch: Marine Le Pen confirms run for French presidency
The National Rally leader also said she will attempt to appeal an embezzlement conviction.