Europe: News
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.
Europe to witness first total solar eclipse in 3 decades
On August 12, 2026, Europe will witness its first total solar eclipse in nearly three decades.
Russia's diesel export ban triggers global price surge
Russia's recent ban on diesel exports has sent shockwaves through the global energy market, exacerbating existing fuel shortages and driving prices up.
Spain: 12 dead, 6 injured in wildfires
A devastating wildfire in Los Gallardos, Almería province, southeastern Spain, has claimed the lives of at least 12 people. The Andalusian regional government confirmed the fatalities and said six others were injured.