Europe: News
Russia has stood by India when needed most: Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has reiterated India's close ties with Russia, even as Western nations criticize the relationship.
Air pollution causes increased coughing during night, says study
A recent study led by the University of Cambridge has discovered a link between air pollution and increased nighttime coughing.
Tesla maintains strong EV sales momentum despite US challenges
Tesla has reported impressive sales figures for the third quarter of 2026, selling over 480,000 electric vehicles (EVs).
India seeks alternate route via China amid Pakistan airspace ban
India is reportedly in talks with China to allow Indian airlines to use airspace over Xinjiang as an alternative route.
These famous Croatian spots may not be worth the hype
Croatia, with its stunning coastline and rich history, is a popular travel destination.
Anthropic's latest move will help doctors in low income countries
Artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic has teamed up with OpenEvidence, a platform that offers access to medical knowledge, to provide AI-powered clinical decision support.
China develops paint that cools walls by 25°C
China has developed a revolutionary super-coating that can reduce wall temperatures by as much as 25 degree Celsius during summer.
Trump strikes deal giving US 'permanent control' over Greenland security
United States President Donald Trump has announced a deal with Denmark and Greenland. The agreement grants the US permanent control over security and other related matters on the Arctic island of Greenland.
Meta Oversight Board orders removal of deepfake videos from Facebook
Meta's Oversight Board has directed the tech giant to take down deepfake videos of a UK politician and a young Muslim woman from Facebook.
Spotify is now allowing more people to monetize their podcasts
Spotify has announced a major expansion of its podcast partner program, adding 35 new regions to the list.
Diwali orders from GCC countries push India's food exports higher
India's food exporters are witnessing a major surge in overseas orders, particularly ahead of the Diwali festival.
Saudi cancels oil shipments to Europe after key pipeline hit
Saudi Arabia has cut its oil shipments to Europe after drone attacks damaged its key export pipeline to the Red Sea.
AI stocks plunge as industry leaders urge slower model development
Global AI-related stocks witnessed a major dip on Monday, following Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's call for a slowdown in the development of AI capabilities.
Canada might become an 'associate member' of EU
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is said to be considering the possibility of making Canada an "associate member" of the European Union (EU).
India-EU FTA: Lower tariffs on 1L car imports per year
The draft text of the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement (FTA) has revealed, that the deal will allow EU automakers to import up to one lakh passenger vehicles here annually at concessional duties.
Harry Styles announces dates for 2027 stadium tour
Harry Styles has announced the dates for the Together, Together Tour in 2027.
UK air traffic glitch cancels over 1,000 flights
A technical glitch in the United Kingdom's air traffic control system has led to massive travel disruption, canceling over 1,000 flights on Tuesday.
Google says its revamped Europe search results have poor quality
Google has announced changes to its search results in Europe, a move aimed at meeting the demands of EU antitrust regulators.
France: Artworks worth €9m stolen in Renoir Museum heist
The Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, was robbed on Tuesday morning.
EU might lose 300,000 manufacturing jobs in 2026. Reason? China
The European Union (EU) is facing a potential loss of 300,000 manufacturing jobs in the latter half of 2026. The grim prediction comes from Eurometal, an industry trade body.
Europe's 1st fully commercial orbital rocket launched successfully
German company Isar Aerospace has successfully launched Europe's first fully commercial orbital rocket, the two-stage Spectrum.
India backs UNGA resolution promoting equal-area world maps
India has supported a United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) resolution that promotes the use of equal-area world maps.
Luxembourg's deputy PM Xavier Bettel to visit India tomorrow
Luxembourg's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade, Xavier Bettel, will visit India from September 7-9.
'India warned Europe about China, we didn't listen': Belgian PM
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has warned Europe about the dangers of its growing economic dependence on China.
Europe has become an 'old continent,' warns Belgian PM
Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever has warned that Europe is lagging behind the United States and China in innovation and productivity.
Volkswagen to cut 100,000 jobs by 2030
Volkswagen, the German automotive giant, has announced plans to cut 100,000 jobs by the end of this decade.
Acer Predator Atlas 7 offers flagship performance in smaller package
Acer has unveiled its latest handheld gaming console, the Predator Atlas 7, at this year's IFA conference in Berlin.
ChatGPT ads hits $1B annual revenue run rate
OpenAI has announced that its advertising division, ChatGPT Ads, has hit a $1 billion annualized revenue run rate.
Iceland will not join EU anytime soon
In a historic referendum, Icelanders have voted against the resumption of European Union (EU) membership talks.
One dead, 5 injured in Switzerland rave party shooting
A shooting incident at a rave party in Aarau, Switzerland, has left one person dead and five others injured, media reports cited local police as saying.
Europe's gas reserves touch 13-year low: What's the reason?
Europe is facing a major energy crisis as its gas reserves hit a 13-year low.
Who is Norway's next king as Harald V (89) dies?
King Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89.
Hyundai plans 100 new models to challenge Toyota, BYD
Hyundai Motor has announced its biggest product push in history, with plans to launch over 100 new and refreshed models.
Samsung ordered to pay Swatch $11.6M over watch face designs
Samsung has been ordered by a UK court to pay $11.6 million to Swatch Group.
Russian officials fear Putin may use nuclear weapons in Ukraine
A growing number of Russian officials are reportedly worried that President Vladimir Putin might resort to using tactical nuclear weapons in Ukraine as peace talks remain stalled and the war continues without any resolution.
Lunar eclipse on August 28: Why India won't see it
On August 28, 2026, a major lunar event will unfold as the Moon passes through Earth's shadow.
YouTube Premium gets another price hike
YouTube Premium prices are rising in countries worldwide, Google confirms to users.
CME to brush past Earth today: Should we be worried?
A coronal mass ejection (CME) from the Sun is expected to brush past Earth today.
Uber and China's Pony.ai to deploy 2,000+ robotaxis across Europe
Uber has announced a major expansion of its robotaxi operations in partnership with Chinese autonomous driving company Pony.ai.
Why India's exports to US and Europe are becoming costlier
Indian exporters are facing a major spike in freight costs, with shipping charges on almost all major routes rising sharply.
Kinahan returns to Ireland after years in exile
Daniel Kinahan, the alleged leader of the Kinahan organized crime group, has returned to Ireland after years in exile.
Global seas hit record high temperatures in July
The world's oceans have just recorded their hottest temperature for July, according to scientists.
Europe's tallest active volcano, Mount Etna, has erupted
Mount Etna, Europe's tallest active volcano, erupted today, spewing smoke and ash into the air.
EU moves ahead with 348-satellite broadband network to rival Starlink
The European Commission has taken a major step toward establishing its own satellite broadband network.
Natural gas prices facing downward trend: Is recovery possible?
Natural gas prices have been on a downward trend in recent months, despite heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
US intel warns Putin may authorize hybrid-attacks on NATO territory
United States intelligence reports suggest that Russian President Vladimir Putin might be more inclined to authorize provocative actions that could spill over into North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) territory.
RBI likely to keep rates unchanged at upcoming policy meeting
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is likely to maintain its interest rates at the upcoming policy meeting, bucking the trend of several global central banks.
Why August 12 could be greatest skywatching day in years
Skywatchers across North America and Europe should mark their calendars for August 12.
'Living Nostradamus' predicts potential war in Arctic this year
Athos Salome, popularly known as the "living Nostradamus," has claimed that two of his prophecies for 2026 have already come true.
Is climate change to blame for Europe's severe wildfires?
A recent scientific analysis has found that the climate crisis has greatly increased the likelihood of extreme heat and drought in Spain and France, fueling massive wildfires.
EU investing $11.5B in AI gigafactories to rival US, China
The European Union (EU) has announced a funding plan of €10 billion ($11.5 billion) for the construction of seven artificial intelligence (AI) gigafactories.
France's blazes are so powerful they created fire-generated thunderstorm
Europe is witnessing a new era of mega wildfires, with blazes in southwestern France burning so intensely that they have created a fire-generated thunderstorm, experts say.
Google rivals seek billions in damages after $1B EU fine
Google is facing a new wave of costly lawsuits in Europe, after losing a key case under new EU legislation.
El Nino may push global warming beyond 2°C: Study
A powerful El Nino weather pattern could push the monthly global average temperature past the critical threshold of 2°C for the first time in recorded history.
Why Trump has ordered Section 301 investigation into EU
US President Donald Trump has slammed the European Union (EU) for imposing an €890 million ($1 billion) fine on Google.
ChatGPT down: Thousands report issues with login, chats, and API
OpenAI's popular chatbot, ChatGPT, is currently facing a major outage. The disruption has left thousands of users around the world unable to access the service.
EU fines Google $1B for Search and Play Store violations
The European Commission has slapped a hefty €890 million ($1 billion) fine on tech giant Google.
Vision-restoring chip gains EU approval
Science Corporation, a start-up specializing in innovative brain-computer interfaces (BCI), has received approval from Europe's medical device regulator to market its vision-restoring device.
Why AliExpress has been fined record €550m by EU
The European Commission has slapped a record fine of €550 million on Chinese e-commerce giant AliExpress.
Etihad is offering 20% off on these international flights
Etihad Airways has launched a special promotional sale for Indian travelers, offering up to 20% off on Business and Economy class fares.
India's UPI may soon be linked with Spain's payment service
India and Spain have agreed to speed up talks on making their digital payment platforms, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) and Bizum, interoperable.
'Zero delays' for Vikram-1: Skyroot hails India's swift launch approvals
Pawan Kumar Chandana, the CEO of Skyroot Aerospace, has praised India's efficient launch approval process after the successful flight of Vikram-1.
Punjab cop arrested for extortion, corruption after US indictment
Gurinderjit Singh Nagra, a Punjab police officer, has been arrested after being indicted by United States prosecutors. The case against him was filed under the Extortion and Corruption Act.
China's monthly car exports top 1M for first time
China's monthly car exports have surpassed the one million mark for the first time in June.
OnePlus to exit US and European markets: Report
OnePlus, the popular smartphone brand owned by OPPO, is planning to exit the US and European markets, as per a WinFuture report.
EU, UK impose fresh sanctions on Russia over cyberattacks
The European Union (EU) and the United Kingdom (UK) have announced their first joint cyber sanctions package against Russia.
England-Wales June heatwave killed 440 daily at peak: Study
The extreme heatwave that hit England and Wales in June is estimated to have killed around 440 people a day during its three-day peak, a report by The Guardian cited scientists as saying.
Bengaluru startup's software-defined motors could cut India's rare earth dependence
Bengaluru-based start-up Vimag Labs has developed a software-defined motor technology that does away with the need for rare earth magnets.