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The group behind a new European soccer competition has resurfaced. Here's what they propose
Read full article: The group behind a new European soccer competition has resurfaced. Here's what they proposeThe group behind a breakaway European soccer competition to rival the Champions League has resurfaced.
FIFA apologizes to Ukraine soccer body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup draw
Read full article: FIFA apologizes to Ukraine soccer body for Crimea map error at 2026 World Cup drawFIFA has apologized to the Ukrainian soccer federation for displaying a map during its World Cup qualifying draw that excluded Russia-occupied Crimea from the country’s territory.
UK and Germany sign deal against people smugglers as Europe struggles to halt Channel crossings
Read full article: UK and Germany sign deal against people smugglers as Europe struggles to halt Channel crossingsThe U.K. and Germany have pledged to share intelligence and expertise against the people-smuggling gangs that send migrants across the English Channel in small boats.
China's CATL forms joint venture with Stellantis to build electric vehicle battery factory in Spain
Read full article: China's CATL forms joint venture with Stellantis to build electric vehicle battery factory in SpainChinese electric battery company CATL and automaker Stellantis say they will build a major battery factory in northern Spain.
Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in coming
Read full article: Europe's economy needs help. Political chaos in France and Germany means it may be slower in comingEurope's economy has enough difficulties, from tepid growth to trade tensions with the U.S. Dealing with those woes is only getting harder due to the political chaos in the two biggest European countries, France and Germany.
The draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to know
Read full article: The draw for FIFA’s revamped Club World Cup is coming up. Here’s what to knowSoccer’s biggest ever global club tournament comes to the United States next year and the 32-team group stage is drawn Thursday.
Massive EU-South American free trade pact would reduce tariffs, but some farmers are opposed
Read full article: Massive EU-South American free trade pact would reduce tariffs, but some farmers are opposedThe EU and the South American trade bloc Mercosur are working to finalize a trade deal that has been in negotiation for over 20 years.
The biggest remaining unsanctioned Russian bank hit with U.S. sanctions, nearly three years into war
Read full article: The biggest remaining unsanctioned Russian bank hit with U.S. sanctions, nearly three years into warRussia’s third largest bank, Gazprombank and its six foreign subsidiaries were hit with U.S. sanctions on Thursday.
U.S. protectionism could undermine modest growth forecast for eurozone, says EU Commission
Read full article: U.S. protectionism could undermine modest growth forecast for eurozone, says EU CommissionThe economy of the European Union is headed for only modest growth in coming months as consumers regain some of the purchasing power they lost to inflation, the bloc's executive commission said Friday.
NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliances
Read full article: NATO's Rutte calls for more Western support for Ukraine, warns of Russian alliancesNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte called on Western allies to provide further support to Ukraine “to change the trajectory of the conflict.”.
Hungary's leader Orbán predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summit
Read full article: Hungary's leader Orbán predicts Trump will end support for Ukraine in comments before EU summitHungary's prime minister is predicting that Donald Trump's new administration will abandon U.S. support for Ukraine.
China files complaint at World Trade Organization over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Read full article: China files complaint at World Trade Organization over EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehiclesChina has moved forward with a complaint at the World Trade Organization that alleges the European Union has improperly set anti-subsidy tariffs on new Chinese-made electric vehicles.
Spain's horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep coming
Read full article: Spain's horrific flooding another nasty hit in a fall where climate extremes just keep comingThe deadly flooding in Valencia Spain is just the latest in a spate of climate extremes that seem to have shifted into overdrive, especially in rain-weary Europe.
Atletico trying to raise awareness of fans with disabilities in Champions League game
Read full article: Atletico trying to raise awareness of fans with disabilities in Champions League gameAtletico Madrid is trying to bring a record number of spectators with disabilities to a Champions League match to raise awareness about inclusion and the need to promote better access to sport for disabled fans in venues across Europe.
The cost of rising number of injuries in European soccer nears $800 million, report finds
Read full article: The cost of rising number of injuries in European soccer nears $800 million, report findsAn annual report says the rising number of injuries to top soccer players came at a cost of nearly $800 million across Europe’s leading leagues last season.
Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and China
Read full article: Paris Motor Show opens during a brewing EV trade war between the EU and ChinaAuto manufacturers competing to persuade drivers to go electric are rolling out cheaper, more tech-rich models at the Paris Motor Show.
NATO's new chief makes Ukraine support a top priority and says he will work with any US president
Read full article: NATO's new chief makes Ukraine support a top priority and says he will work with any US presidentThe new head of NATO is vowing to help shore up Western support for war-ravaged Ukraine and says he can work with whoever is elected president of the United States, the alliance’s most powerful member.
Europeans, Arab and Muslim nations launch a new initiative for an independent Palestinian state
Read full article: Europeans, Arab and Muslim nations launch a new initiative for an independent Palestinian stateA new initiative is underway by European, Arab and Islamic nations to strengthen support for a Palestinian state and its institutions and prepare for a future after the war in Gaza and escalating conflict in Lebanon.
Money Gambians send home from Europe is a lifeline for their families but the sacrifices take a toll
Read full article: Money Gambians send home from Europe is a lifeline for their families but the sacrifices take a tollThe money that many young Gambian men who left as migrants seeking jobs in Europe send back home every month is a lifeline for their families.
McIlroy expresses concerns over Poulter's Ryder Cup captaincy hopes
Read full article: McIlroy expresses concerns over Poulter's Ryder Cup captaincy hopesRory McIlroy believes it will be difficult for Ian Poulter or Lee Westwood to be a future Ryder Cup captain because they no longer have a connection with Europe’s emerging stars after defecting to LIV Golf.
Nelly Korda and the U.S. keep rolling in the Solheim Cup and lead Europe 10-6
Read full article: Nelly Korda and the U.S. keep rolling in the Solheim Cup and lead Europe 10-6Top-ranked Nelly Korda improved to 3-0 in this year's Solheim Cup and helped the Americans maintain a four-point advantage over Europe heading into Sunday singles.
European business confidence in China is at an all-time low, report says
Read full article: European business confidence in China is at an all-time low, report saysA European business group says China must reprioritize economic growth and reforms and boost investor confidence by leveling the playing field for all companies in the country.
EU's top court dismisses Apple's final appeal against order to pay Ireland 13B euros in back taxes
Read full article: EU's top court dismisses Apple's final appeal against order to pay Ireland 13B euros in back taxesThe European Union’s top court has rejected Apple’s final legal challenge against an order from the bloc’s executive commission to repay 13 billion euros ($14.34 billion) in back taxes to Ireland, bringing an end to the long-running dispute.
The EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report says
Read full article: The EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from the US, a major report saysEuropean Union countries are buying too much of their defense equipment abroad, much of it U.S.-made, and failing to invest in joint military projects, a landmark report is warning.
Volkswagen aims to cancel a no-layoffs pledge and won't rule out closing plants in Germany
Read full article: Volkswagen aims to cancel a no-layoffs pledge and won't rule out closing plants in GermanyVolkswagen says it's not getting the cost reductions that it needs - and won't rule out plant closings in its home country Germany.
Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool, Dortmund in new format fixtures
Read full article: Real Madrid gets Champions League final rematches with Liverpool, Dortmund in new format fixturesReal Madrid will have rematches of the final from its past three Champions League title wins, against Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund, in its eight-game schedule in the new format of European soccer’s signature event.
Taylor Swift calls cancellation of Vienna shows 'devastating' and explains her silence
Read full article: Taylor Swift calls cancellation of Vienna shows 'devastating' and explains her silenceTwo weeks after organizers scrubbed Taylor Swift’s concerts in Vienna amid a foiled terror plot, the singer issued her first statement on the cancellation.
Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in Europe
Read full article: Adam Silver says NBA and FIBA are having ‘much more serious’ talks about growth in EuropeThe NBA is ramping up talks with FIBA, basketball's global governing body, on how to best increase its competitive footprint in Europe either through an annual tournament or an NBA-operated league, according to Commissioner Adam Silver.
Germany's chancellor praises lithium deal with Serbia that could reduce Europe's dependency on China
Read full article: Germany's chancellor praises lithium deal with Serbia that could reduce Europe's dependency on ChinaGerman Chancellor Olaf Scholz has praised a tentative deal between the European Union and Serbia that paves the way for the disputed excavation of lithium.
Ursula von der Leyen reelected to a second 5-year term as European Commission president
Read full article: Ursula von der Leyen reelected to a second 5-year term as European Commission presidentLawmakers at the European Parliament have reelected Ursula von der Leyen to a second 5-year term as president of the European Union’s executive commission.
European leaders discuss migration and Ukraine at a UK summit as concern grows about direction of US
Read full article: European leaders discuss migration and Ukraine at a UK summit as concern grows about direction of USLeaders from across Europe are gathering at an English country mansion for a summit of the European Political Community.
With words, deeds and arms deals, allies make the case for NATO in terms that would appeal to Trump
Read full article: With words, deeds and arms deals, allies make the case for NATO in terms that would appeal to TrumpEuropean allies in NATO are stepping up their military spending, just as Donald Trump wanted.
To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership
Read full article: To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadershipNew Zealand, Japan, South Korea and Australia are sending leaders or their deputies to the NATO summit in Washington this week as the military alliance shows growing interest beyond Europe and the Western Hemisphere.
Far-right groups from France and Hungary to lead a new political force in the European Parliament
Read full article: Far-right groups from France and Hungary to lead a new political force in the European ParliamentFar-right parties from 12 countries, including France’s National Rally and Hungary’s ruling Fidesz, have joined forces to form a new bloc in the European Parliament.
Leaders in Europe and the US express relief mixed with concern about France's election result
Read full article: Leaders in Europe and the US express relief mixed with concern about France's election resultLeaders across Europe and from the United States have reacted with relief mixed with concern to the result of the French legislative election.
Hungary's Russia-friendly leader is in Ukraine. It's his first visit since the war began
Read full article: Hungary's Russia-friendly leader is in Ukraine. It's his first visit since the war beganHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has made his first visit to neighboring Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion.
European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free option
Read full article: European Union accuses Facebook owner Meta of breaking digital rules with paid ad-free optionEuropean Union regulators have accused social media company Meta Platforms of breaching the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook by forcing Facebook and Instagram users to choose between seeing ads or paying to avoid them.
Macron and African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalities
Read full article: Macron and African leaders push for vaccines for Africa after COVID-19 exposed inequalitiesFrench President Emmanuel Macron has joined African leaders to kick off a planned $1 billion project to accelerate the rollout of vaccines in Africa.
For Trump it's MAGA, but Hungary's Orbán is going MEGA at the European Union's helm for six months
Read full article: For Trump it's MAGA, but Hungary's Orbán is going MEGA at the European Union's helm for six monthsHungary’s populist government says its presidency of the European Union will be held under the motto “Make Europe Great Again.”.
What the far-right victories in the European Union could say about US elections this year
Read full article: What the far-right victories in the European Union could say about US elections this yearThe far right racked up wins across much of Europe in the EU Parliamentary elections that just concluded.
French President Macron calls a snap legislative election after defeat in EU vote
Read full article: French President Macron calls a snap legislative election after defeat in EU voteFrench President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he was dissolving the National Assembly and calling a snap legislative election after his party suffered a heavy defeat in elections for the European Parliament.
Irish and Czech voters go to the polls on Day 2 of EU elections as the far right seeks more power
Read full article: Irish and Czech voters go to the polls on Day 2 of EU elections as the far right seeks more powerVoters in Ireland and the Czech Republic are going to the polls on the second day of the elections for the European Paraliament.
AI could supercharge disinformation and disrupt EU elections, experts warn
Read full article: AI could supercharge disinformation and disrupt EU elections, experts warnVoters in the European Union are set to elect lawmakers starting Thursday for the bloc’s parliament, in a major democratic exercise that’s also likely to be overshadowed by online disinformation.
France's far right may win big in the EU elections. That's worrying for migrants, Macron and Ukraine
Read full article: France's far right may win big in the EU elections. That's worrying for migrants, Macron and UkraineFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen is likely to emerge as a big winner at the weekend's European Parliament elections even though she isn't even on the ballot.
Elections are not wasted on the young in EU. Some nations allow 16-year-olds to decide in June polls
Read full article: Elections are not wasted on the young in EU. Some nations allow 16-year-olds to decide in June pollsTeens as young as 16 from five countries will be able to vote in the June 6-9 European Union elections.
Celebrations in Greece as Olympiakos beats Fiorentina 1-0 for first European title
Read full article: Celebrations in Greece as Olympiakos beats Fiorentina 1-0 for first European titleOlympiakos has won Greece’s first European club title by beating Fiorentina 1-0 after extra time in the Europa Conference League final.
Police search the European Parliament over suspected Russian interference, prosecutors say
Read full article: Police search the European Parliament over suspected Russian interference, prosecutors sayBelgium’s federal prosecutor’s office says police have searched the residence of an employee of the European Parliament and his office in the Parliament’s building in Brussels over suspected Russian interference.
UEFA celebrates growth of women's soccer as Barcelona lifts another Women's Champions League trophy
Read full article: UEFA celebrates growth of women's soccer as Barcelona lifts another Women's Champions League trophyIt was a night of celebration for Barcelona after another Women’s Champions League title, and for the women’s game in general after another season with significant growth in the sport.
Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run ended 3-0 by Atalanta and Lookman hat trick in Europa League final
Read full article: Bayer Leverkusen's unbeaten run ended 3-0 by Atalanta and Lookman hat trick in Europa League finalAtalanta has beaten previously unbeaten Bayer Leverkusen 3-0 in the Europa League final.
Europe's Stellantis and China's Leapmotor will sell electric cars in Europe in September
Read full article: Europe's Stellantis and China's Leapmotor will sell electric cars in Europe in SeptemberEuropean carmaker Stellantis says it will begin selling electric vehicles from its Chinese partner Leapmotor in nine European countries later this year.
Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly there
Read full article: Fans are following Taylor Swift to Europe after finding Eras Tour tickets less costly thereThousands of Taylor Swift fans are following her across the pond after missing out on her U.S. concert tour last year or being put off by marked-up ticket prices.
Xi begins Serbia visit on the 25th anniversary of NATO's bombing of the Chinese Embassy
Read full article: Xi begins Serbia visit on the 25th anniversary of NATO's bombing of the Chinese EmbassyChinese leader Xi Jinping’s visit to European ally Serbia falls on a symbolic date: the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese Embassy during NATO’s air war over Kosovo.
Double European weightlifting champion Pielieshenko killed in Ukraine war
Read full article: Double European weightlifting champion Pielieshenko killed in Ukraine warThe Ukrainian Olympic Committee says two-time European weightlifting champion Oleksandr Pielieshenko has died on the front line in the war in Ukraine.
China's president arrives in Europe to reinvigorate ties at a time of global tensions
Read full article: China's president arrives in Europe to reinvigorate ties at a time of global tensionsChinese President Xi Jinping is kicking off a three-country trip to Europe with the continent divided over how to deal with Beijing’s growing power and the U.S.-China rivalry.
European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change that
Read full article: European soccer leagues insist they have no plans for games in the US. A lawsuit could change thatLeaders of top European soccer leagues say have no plans to take games to the United States.
Five surprise teams aim to finish stunning seasons by securing Champions League spot
Read full article: Five surprise teams aim to finish stunning seasons by securing Champions League spotThere could be a surprising team from each of Europe’s “big five” leagues when the new-look Champions League debuts next season.
European leaders laud tougher migration policies but more people die on treacherous sea crossings
Read full article: European leaders laud tougher migration policies but more people die on treacherous sea crossingsAuthorities in Europe have recovered bodies of people who attempted to migrate across both the English Channel and the Mediterranean Sea this week.
Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report says
Read full article: Europe is the fastest-warming continent, at nearly twice the average global rate, report saysTwo top climate monitoring organizations are reporting that Europe is the fastest-warming continent and its temperatures are rising at roughly twice the global average.
After Congress finally does pass new funding, this is how the US can rush weapons to Ukraine
Read full article: After Congress finally does pass new funding, this is how the US can rush weapons to UkraineThe Pentagon can get weapons moving to Ukraine quickly once Congress passes a long-delayed aid bill.
Belgian and Czech leaders exhort the EU to react amid concern over Russian election interference
Read full article: Belgian and Czech leaders exhort the EU to react amid concern over Russian election interferenceThe leaders of Belgium and the Czech Republic are warning their European Union partners to take urgent action to prevent Russian interference in June’s Europe-wide elections.
Hungary's leader calls for change at the top in June European elections at a far right gathering
Read full article: Hungary's leader calls for change at the top in June European elections at a far right gatheringHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is urging voters to reject mainstream political parties in European Union elections in June for their failure of leadership.
Atalanta stuns Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, Leverkusen beats West Ham 2-0 in the Europa League
Read full article: Atalanta stuns Liverpool 3-0 at Anfield, Leverkusen beats West Ham 2-0 in the Europa LeagueGianluca Scamacca struck twice as visiting Atalanta upset Liverpool 3-0 in the first leg of the Europa League quarterfinals.
Ukraine will be outgunned by Russia 10 to 1 in weeks without US help, top Europe general says
Read full article: Ukraine will be outgunned by Russia 10 to 1 in weeks without US help, top Europe general saysThe top general for U.S. forces in Europe has told Congress that Ukraine will be outgunned 10 to one by Russia within a matter of weeks if Congress does not find a way to approve sending more ammunition and weapons to Kyiv soon.
6 northern European nations sign a deal to protect North Sea infrastructure from hostile actors
Read full article: 6 northern European nations sign a deal to protect North Sea infrastructure from hostile actorsSix northern Europe countries bordering the North Sea have signed an agreement to work together to protect underwater infrastructure in the northern part of the Atlantic Ocean from an increased risk of sabotage.
Aid worker deaths have appalled Israel's European allies. Some are considering a halt to arms sales
Read full article: Aid worker deaths have appalled Israel's European allies. Some are considering a halt to arms salesThe Israeli military’s killing of seven aid workers in Gaza has triggered unprecedented criticism from European leaders.
Apple, Google, Meta targeted under new European law meant to prevent cornering of digital markets
Read full article: Apple, Google, Meta targeted under new European law meant to prevent cornering of digital marketsEuropean Union regulators have opened investigations into Apple, Google and Meta, in the first cases under a sweeping new law designed to stop Big Tech companies from cornering digital markets that took effect earlier this month.
The EU will impose tariffs on Russian grain, fearing Moscow will use exports as a weapon of war
Read full article: The EU will impose tariffs on Russian grain, fearing Moscow will use exports as a weapon of warThe European Commission wants to prevent Russia from using agriculture products as a tool to wreak havoc on the EU market and will impose tariffs on grain imports from Russia and Belarus.
Dutch court says the government must do more to rein in noise pollution at Amsterdam's busy airport
Read full article: Dutch court says the government must do more to rein in noise pollution at Amsterdam's busy airportA Dutch court says the government has systematically put the interests of the aviation sector above those of people who live near Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
The EU's new import deal would support Ukraine while protecting the bloc's farmers
Read full article: The EU's new import deal would support Ukraine while protecting the bloc's farmersEuropean Union lawmakers have agreed to renew Ukraine’s import rates, which have been in place since shortly after Russia invaded while adding protective measures for agricultural products such as grain and honey to address the concerns of farmers across the 27-nation bloc.
England is limiting gender transitions for youths. US legislators are watching
Read full article: England is limiting gender transitions for youths. US legislators are watchingLegislators in at least two U.S. states are citing a recent decision by England's public health service to restrict puberty blockers for transgender youths as support for their own related proposals.
Doing business in China is growing tougher, more uncertain, European business group says
Read full article: Doing business in China is growing tougher, more uncertain, European business group saysA report by a European business group says that uncertainty and “draconian regulations” have drastically raised risks for foreign businesses in China.
In White House visit, Polish president pushes NATO to ramp up spending, calls on US to fund Ukraine
Read full article: In White House visit, Polish president pushes NATO to ramp up spending, calls on US to fund UkrainePolish President Andrzej Duda used a joint White House visit with his political rival, Prime Minister Donald Tusk, to call on NATO allies to significantly increase defense spending.
A top EU official calls for a new defense industry strategy with locally made arms at its heart
Read full article: A top EU official calls for a new defense industry strategy with locally made arms at its heartA top European Union official is calling for a new defense industry strategy to respond to security challenges posed by Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Germany and Poland say they're not sending troops to Ukraine as the Kremlin warns of a wider war
Read full article: Germany and Poland say they're not sending troops to Ukraine as the Kremlin warns of a wider warEuropean heavyweights Germany and Poland insist that they will not send troops to Ukraine.
Putting Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not 'ruled out' in the future, French leader says
Read full article: Putting Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not 'ruled out' in the future, French leader saysFrench President Emmanuel Macron says sending Western troops on the ground in Ukraine is not “ruled out” in the future after the issue was debated at a gathering of European leaders in Paris, as Russia’s full-scale invasion grinds into a third year.