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EU shifts right as new team of commissioners unveiled
After weeks of political horse-trading, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen unveiled on Tuesday a new top team tasked with shoring up the EU's economic and military security through the next five years.
Europe warned to prepare for mpox as Pakistan reports first case
Health authorities warned Friday that Europe must be ready for more cases of a deadly strain of mpox that has killed hundreds of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Flights resume after global IT crash wreaks havoc
Planes were gradually taking off again Saturday after global airlines, banks and media were thrown into turmoil by one of the biggest IT crashes in recent years, caused by an update to an antivirus programme.
Air passengers 'in limbo' as global IT crash grounds flights
Travellers faced sleeping overnight at the airport or giving up and taking to the road for an arduous journey instead, as Friday's worldwide IT breakdown caused chaos and left air passengers around the world "in limbo".
Europe's drinking water contaminated by 'forever chemical', NGOs warn
A large sample of European drinking water has detected a substance linked to "forever chemicals" used in pesticides and refrigeration, a coalition of non-governmental organisations said Wednesday.
What we learned from the European elections across Europe
Here are five takeaways from the European elections which saw Europe's centrist political groups emerge relatively unscathed, the far right make gains and the French president pushed to take a huge gamble.
European elections results: Centre holds but far right makes gains
Mainstream parties looked set to keep a majority in the European parliament as initial results were announced on Sunday, even though far-right groups also saw gains and even triggered a political earthquake in France on Sunday. The results spelt bad news for green parties.
Nordic left-wing parties gain as far-right declines in EU vote, exit polls show
Left-wing and green parties made gains across the Nordics in Sunday's EU elections, official results and exit polls showed, while far-right parties saw their support diminish.
Free roaming and flight compensation: How the EU has changed your life
With Europeans heading to the polls for the EU-wide parliament elections, it's a good time to remind ourselves of how the bloc has changed life for consumers.
Police search European parliament over possible Russian meddling
Investigators on Wednesday were searching the home and offices of an EU parliament staffer as part of a probe into suspected Russian interference and corruption, the Belgian state prosecutor's office said.
Sweden orders review after 'explosion' of ADHD cases
Sweden is seeing "an explosion" of ADHD cases among children that has put it far above the global average, the government said Friday as it ordered a review to find out why.
Border centres and 'safe' states: EU gives go-ahead to major asylum changes
The EU on Tuesday gave the final green light to a landmark overhaul of its migration and asylum policies that will see hardened borders and responsibility shared among member states.
Switzerland's Nemo wins Eurovision Song Contest
Switzerland's Nemo won the Eurovision Song Contest on Saturday, becoming the first artist identifying as non-binary to claim victory, in a competition marked by controversy over Israel's participation during the war in Gaza.
European elections: The 5 numbers you need to understand the EU
Here are five key figures about the European Union, which elects its new lawmakers from June 6-9:
IN PICTURES: 'Exceptional' Sahara dust cloud hits Europe
An "exceptional" dust cloud from the Sahara is choking parts of Europe, the continent's climate monitor said on Monday, causing poor air quality and coating windows and cars in grime.
EU plagued by hundreds of dangerous crime gangs: Europol report
The EU is confronted with 821 very dangerous criminal gangs, whose bosses issue orders from as far as Dubai or South America, Europol said Friday in a comprehensive report.
Norway to deport Quran burner who caused uproar back to Sweden
An Iraqi refugee in Sweden who stoked international outrage by repeatedly desecrating the Quran last year has been arrested in Norway and now faces deportation back to Sweden, according to court documents viewed by AFP on Thursday.
Controversial Quran burner moves from Sweden to Norway
An Iraqi refugee in Sweden who stoked international outrage by repeatedly desecrating the Quran last year said Wednesday he was leaving the country for neighbouring Norway after Sweden revoked his residency permit.
ANALYSIS: Why the far right in Europe still faces hurdles in quest for power
Far-right parties are scoring ever higher in elections across Europe, but experts say hurdles remain to the movements making a concerted push for power.
'Prepare for 3C rise': Europe warned it must do more to deal with climate crisis
Countries in Europe need to prepare for a temperature rise of "at least 3C" and must do far more to step up readiness for the impact of global warming, the EU Commission has warned.
EU faces tide of disinformation as vote looms
Accused on social media of wanting to ban the repair of old cars or hiding insect ingredients in food, the EU faces a tide of disinformation ahead of June's parliamentary elections.
Socialists target far right in European elections campaign launch
Europe's Socialists launched their campaign for June's European Parliament elections in Rome on Saturday with a focus on warding off "ghosts from the past" from an ascendant far right.
EU lawmakers slam brakes on plan for medical exams for all drivers
EU lawmakers on Wednesday put the brakes on plans to force drivers to pass medical exams to keep their licences, although they backed bringing in digital permits.