Europe: News
Major crackdown on Bishnoi gang; 24 arrested across US, Canada
A massive international law enforcement operation, named Operation Hard Ball, against India-based transnational organized crime groups has led to several arrests.
US might co-produce missiles with European allies
The United States is in talks with Germany and other European nations to co-produce missiles, as per Reuters.
Why EU wants France to amend social media ban law
The European Union (EU) has advised France to modify its proposed law banning social media for users under the age of 15.
Trump departs for NATO summit, credits Turkey's Erdogan factor
United States President Donald Trump has departed for Ankara for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) summit.
Uber pauses food delivery expansion in Europe
Uber has put a halt to its planned food delivery expansion in Europe, according to Financial Times.
Aluminium industry seeks tighter scrap import rules to protect investments
India's aluminum industry is embroiled in a debate over the imposition of import duties.
Modi inaugurates CG Semi's semiconductor manufacturing plant in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated India's third semiconductor manufacturing plant at Sanand, Gujarat.
These Chinese robots can detect cables buried under seabed
China is gearing up to export advanced robots capable of detecting marine cables buried under the seabed.
China's new satellite engine is better than US, European counterparts
China has successfully tested a new satellite engine with an unprecedented operating life.
European politician probing spyware abuses hacked with Pegasus
Stelios Kouloglou, a former member of the European Parliament (MEP) from Greece, was targeted by NSO Group's hacking software while investigating spyware abuses in Europe.
IRDAI weighs commission overhaul to curb insurance mis-selling
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) is mulling a major overhaul in the way distributors are compensated.
Portugal launches open model amid Europe's AI sovereignty push
Portugal has launched 'Amalia,' its first-ever open-source artificial intelligence (AI) model.
Google ordered to pay $2B in Swedish antitrust case
Google has been ordered to pay nearly $2 billion by a Swedish court.
Why India's highways can withstand extreme heat but Europe's can't
Europe is facing a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures above 40°C causing widespread disruption like water shortages and infrastructure damage. Over 1,000 people have also died since June 21.
India urges EU to reconsider metal scrap export restrictions
India has requested the European Union to reconsider its proposed restrictions on metal scrap exports.
WHO links heatwave in Europe to over 1,300 excess deaths
Europe is currently experiencing an unprecedented early summer heatwave, which the World Health Organization (WHO) has linked to over 1,300 excess deaths since June 21.
Volkswagen eyes 100,000 job cuts, factory closures
Volkswagen AG, the parent company of Porsche and Audi, is planning a major restructuring.
North India to witness rainfall as monsoon advances: IMD
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted light to moderate rainfall and thunderstorms across North India in the coming week.
Polestar barred from selling new cars in US
Polestar, the Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer owned by China's Geely, has been barred from selling its new cars in the US.
EU air safety body wants airlines to avoid Iranian airspace
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has urged airlines to continue avoiding the airspace over Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon.
Peaq EV is Skoda's largest car ever
Skoda has unveiled its latest electric vehicle (EV), the Peaq. The model is based on the Vision 7S concept that was first shown in 2022.
France reports 40 drownings as heatwave sweeps across Europe
France recorded its hottest day on record on Tuesday, with temperatures hitting 44.3 degrees Celsius in a southwestern town.
EU's Taliban talks spark outrage; MEPs say bloc normalizing regime
The European Union (EU) is facing intense criticism over its decision to host a Taliban delegation in Brussels.
Europe heatwave: Record temperatures scorch UK, 18 dead in France
Europe is currently reeling under a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in several countries.
Ray-Ban heir steps up battle for family empire
31-year-old Leonardo Maria Del Vecchio, the heir to the Ray-Ban fortune, has publicly challenged his family's holding company.
Where did horses come from?
A new fossil DNA study has upended the long-held belief that horses were introduced to the Americas by Spanish conquistadors.
India-EU free trade agreement to be signed by December
India and the 27-nation European Union (EU) are set to sign a free trade agreement (FTA) by December, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced today.
'Europe 2031' scenario warns of AI divide, Europe's tech irrelevance
A speculative thought experiment, dubbed "Europe 2031," has gone viral, raising alarms about the future of artificial intelligence (AI) in Europe.
Amazon considers selling custom AI chips to challenge NVIDIA's dominance
Amazon is in talks to sell its custom artificial intelligence (AI) chips to other companies, according to Bloomberg.
EU faces €1B per day trade deficit with China
The European Union (EU) is facing an unprecedented trade deficit with China, hitting a staggering €1 billion per day.
Kazakhstan's new $10B AI deal is supported by NVIDIA
Kazakhstan has signed a series of agreements with US-based start-up Firebird Inc. to develop artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure.
Tesla accused of misleading EU regulators over autonomous safety data
Tesla has been accused of presenting misleading safety data for its Full Self-Driving (FSD) system to European regulators.
Is the UK headed for deindustrialization?
UK's industrial sector is on the brink of collapse, with thousands of companies warning they could go bankrupt in the next year due to high energy prices.
Spectacular solar eclipse on August 12: When, where to watch
On August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse will be visible from eastern Greenland, western Iceland, and northern Spain.
EU moves to tighten carbon emissions fee on imports
The European Union (EU) has decided to make it more difficult to suspend its carbon emissions fee on imports.
AI start-up Mistral wants to raise $3.5B at $23.15B valuation
French artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Mistral is said to be in early-stage talks to raise around €3 billion ($3.5 billion).
'That was the intention': Finland backs India's Russian oil purchases
Finnish Foreign Minister Elina Valtonen has defended India's purchase of Russian oil, saying it was in line with the Western-imposed oil price cap.
Venezuelan Tren de Aragua leader killed in US strike: Trump
United States President Donald Trump has confirmed the death of Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, known as Nino Guerrrero, the leader of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
Trade ties key to India's $30 trillion goal: Piyush Goyal
Piyush Goyal, Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, has said that India must strengthen its international trade relations to achieve the ambitious goal of becoming a $30 trillion economy by 2047.
Apple slams revived US bill aimed at curbing Big Tech
Apple has slammed the American Innovation and Choice Online Act (AICOA), a bipartisan bill reintroduced by Senators Chuck Grassley and Amy Klobuchar.
Smartphones may have accelerated declining birth rates, study finds
Declining birth rates have emerged as a major demographic challenge in the 21st century.
At TCS, AI agents could equal humans in 3 years
Tata Sons Chairman N Chandrasekaran has said that Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) could have as many artificial intelligence (AI) agents as human employees in three years.
TCS wins multi-million euro deal from Canada Life
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has won a multi-year, multi-million euro contract from Canada Life, one of the world's leading life and pensions insurers.
Will India see auroras during today's solar storm?
A powerful solar storm is heading toward Earth, sparking excitement among space enthusiasts.
Finnair in talks with SpaceX, Amazon for inflight Wi-Fi
Finnair, the flag carrier of Finland, is in talks with SpaceX's Starlink and Amazon's Leo to provide inflight Wi-Fi services on its planes.
Why EU plans to lower taxes on clean energy
The European Union (EU) is preparing to unveil a new regulation next month, aimed at reducing taxes on renewable energy and enhancing the flexibility of electricity systems.
Airlines facing bankruptcies and mergers due to Middle East war
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is expected to increase the risk of airline bankruptcies and lead to further consolidation in the industry, according to Willie Walsh, Director General of the International Air Transport Association (IATA).
Sanctioned Russian oligarchs are still using western-made private jets
Despite Western sanctions imposed in response to Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, close associates of President Vladimir Putin continue to travel on luxury Western-built private jets.
EU might force firms to have at least 3 suppliers
The European Commission is considering new legislation aimed at reducing dependence on single suppliers, especially from China.
Amazon's next-generation Proteus robot takes on more heavy lifting
Amazon has unveiled its next-generation autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus, at the 'Delivering the Future' event in London.
Uber to deploy 500 vehicles to gather self-driving data
Uber is gearing up to deploy a fleet of 500 Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric vehicles (EVs) around the world this year.
Rather have kids smoke than use social media: Danish PM
Denmark Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has sparked controversy after she compared children's use of social media to smoking.
Why EU is planning freeze on Russian oil price cap
The European Union (EU) is mulling a temporary freeze of its price cap on Russian oil, in light of the ongoing Middle East conflict.
India becomes 3rd-largest market for Schengen visas
India has emerged as the third-largest market for Schengen visas, with 1.15 million applications in 2025.
Air India cuts domestic flights from June
Air India has announced a temporary reduction in its domestic flight operations from June to August 2026.
Why aluminum prices are hitting record highs
Aluminum prices are hitting multi-year highs, with the London Metal Exchange (LME) trading at over $3,600 per ton and the Multi-Commodity Exchange (MCX) hovering around ₹390/kg.
'I love Modi, he's my friend': Trump praises PM
United States President Donald Trump called in during a live event in Delhi on Sunday, May 24, where he praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Hormuz closure could push oil markets into 'red zone': IEA
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz since March 4, 2026, has triggered a global oil shortage and impacted stock markets worldwide.
How companies in EU will lower reliance on China
The European Union (EU) is drafting new regulations that would require companies in the bloc to source critical components from at least three different suppliers.
The history behind the famous polka dot pattern
From a simple pattern to a global art phenomenon, polka dots have come a long way.
Mutual funds' tech allocation at 8-year low: What's the reason
Mutual funds have slashed their investment in the technology sector to an eight-year low of 6.7% in April 2026, a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services has shown.
Worrying: Europe facing 50% hike in defense equipment prices
European countries are witnessing a sharp rise in the cost of defense supplies, with some items seeing price hikes of over 50% in the last two years.
European stocks fall steepest since March as oil prices spike
European stocks witnessed their steepest decline since March, with the Stoxx 600 index falling by 1.5% on Friday.
Airline tickets in Europe likely to become costlier: Here's why
The ongoing conflict in Iran has disrupted fuel supplies and driven up jet fuel prices, prompting warnings of higher airfares across Europe.
Europe urges banks to prepare for AI-assisted cyberattacks
The European Central Bank (ECB) has warned euro area banks to prepare for potential cyberattacks powered by advanced artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Air India cuts international flights amid skyrocketing jet fuel prices
Air India, the Tata-owned airline, has announced major cuts in its international network for three months starting June.
Porsche to shut 3 subsidiaries amid falling sales, profit pressures
Porsche has announced the closure of three of its subsidiaries: Cellforce Group, Porsche eBike Performance, and Cetitec.
India might become an aerospace manufacturing hub, says Airbus
Airbus has expressed its belief that the proposed India-European Union (EU) trade deal could significantly boost aerospace manufacturing, supply chains, and technology investments in the country.
Hantavirus outbreak spreads to Europe as cruise returnee tests positive
A hantavirus outbreak has reached Europe after a passenger on the MV Hondius cruise ship tested positive for the virus back home, authorities announced on Wednesday.
Why EU is skeptical of Tesla's full self-driving technology
Tesla's "Full Self-Driving (FSD)" technology received approval from Dutch road regulator RDW last month.
City birds seem to like men more; scientists unsure why
A recent study has revealed that urban birds in Europe seem to prefer men over women.
Rubio to visit Italy, Vatican after Trump's clashes with Pope
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to visit Italy and the Vatican this week.
US at war with Iran, can't let 'lunatics' have nukes
United States President Donald Trump has reiterated his hardline stance against Iran, saying the US is at war with the nation as "We're in a war because, I think you would agree, we can't let lunatics have a nuclear weapon."
PM Modi to make UAE stopover before Europe tour
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a four-nation tour of Europe from May 15-20.
Trump says he is weighing reducing American troops in Germany
United States President Donald Trump has announced plans to review the possibility of reducing American troops stationed in Germany.