Europe

Bulgarians are voting in presidential elections amid security concerns over attacks on ships in the Black Sea. The vote for the largely ceremonial post is seen as a test of the popularity of Prime Minister Rumen Radev.

Deutsche Welle · 1 hr ago

While protests in France have claimed most international attention, large demonstrations also rocked many European cities Saturday from Milan to Rome to Madrid, Lisbon and Tirana.

NPR · 2 hrs ago

Serbia votes on Sunday in what is set to be its most contested parliamentary election in more than 14 years, as a student-led movement seeks to oust the party of populist leader Aleksandar Vucic. The vote comes after nearly two years of student-led protests sparked by the 2024 collapse of a canopy that killed 16 people.

France 24 · 2 hrs ago

After two years of student-led, anti-corruption protests, Serbia is holding an early parliamentary election that could break long-time populist leader Aleksandar Vucic's grip on the Balkan country.

Deutsche Welle · 3 hrs ago

Barcelona vs Real Madrid will mark the return of Spanish football's fiercest rivalry between two star-studded teams.

Al Jazeera · 5 hrs ago

The two leading candidates condemn recent deadly Black Sea drone strikes, but differ on the Ukraine war more broadly.

Al Jazeera · 6 hrs ago

Police clashed with demonstrators in France, Italy and Spain over rising living costs and cuts to public services.

Al Jazeera · 8 hrs ago

For Bu and Tyapa, the five-year journey from Russia to the Irish countryside was anything but straightforward.

BBC News · 10 hrs ago

Officials have so far managed to avoid a repeat of last weekend's rioting and looting as hundreds of thousands took part in demonstrations.

BBC News · 12 hrs ago

Hundreds of thousands marched across France Saturday protesting the rising cost of living. While demonstrations in Paris started peacefully, they ended with a heavy government security response following escalation. Other cities saw clashes that also contributed to the near-1,000 arrested across the country, meanwhile other countries in Europe rallied over issues with some overlap. "The marches went well" said…

France 24 · 12 hrs ago

Europe correspondent Nick Beake reports from Paris where mostly peaceful protests turned into unrest after nightfall.

BBC News · 13 hrs ago

After the French protests turned into riots last weekend, the curfews, and then the alleged racist mass shooting yesterday on the outskirts of Paris, there has been much anxiety, planning and preparation ahead of today's protests.

France 24 · 14 hrs ago

Ukraine’s access to Starlink and Starshield satellite links has been restored to the speeds it had before restrictions that disrupted front-line operations for more than a week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Saturday.

France 24 · 14 hrs ago

Government estimates at least 400,000 people took part, but trade unions say the number is double that Hundreds of thousands marched in cities across France on Saturday in largely peaceful protests to support schoolchildren’s demands for more teachers and repairs to dilapidated buildings, as Emmanuel Macron faces a social and political crisis in his final months as president. In Paris, at least 110,000 people…

The Guardian · 15 hrs ago

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that normal Starlink operating speeds were restored after more than a week of disruptions.

NPR · 15 hrs ago

🇫🇷 The Ministry of the Interior estimates at least 410,000 people rallied across France for Saturday’s protests against the high cost of living, including 110,000 in Paris. Meanwhile, reported nearly 800,000 demonstrators and 250,000 in the capital. The situation in Paris remained largely "calm" during the day, while clashes broke out in other cities following attempts to enter unauthorised areas.

France 24 · 15 hrs ago

Soldiers were deployed across Milan and luxury boutiques boarded up as protesters took to the streets again on Saturday, a week after looting and clashes with police. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni announced a series of measures, including sending an additional 500 soldiers to the city and introducing tougher penalties for minors, who police said made up a large proportion of last week’s violent protesters.…

France 24 · 16 hrs ago

A coalition of the “Yellow Vests” movement, trade unions and students will march across France on Saturday with demands over studying conditions and purchasing power. Some 70,000 police are expected to be deployed as authorities fear looting and vandalism similar to last Saturday's unrest.

France 24 · 16 hrs ago

A total of 410,000 people took part in demonstrations across France on Saturday – including 110,000 in Paris – as part of a day of rallies focussed on purchasing power and the defence of public services, the Interior Ministry told AFP. The turnout was slightly lower than last week, which saw 550,000 people take to the streets. Meanwhile, according to the union responsible for organising the authorised events,…

France 24 · 16 hrs ago

Demonstrators want pensions to remain indexed to inflation and the gender pension gap to be eliminated.

Al Jazeera · 16 hrs ago

A 21-year-old suspect is being held in pre-trial detention for allegedly trying to join the "Islamic State" terror group.

Deutsche Welle · 17 hrs ago

The Italian government has sent hundreds of soldiers to the country's financial hub ahead of anticipated unrest.

Al Jazeera · 18 hrs ago