Europe

Why are so many Americans quitting their jobs?

9:59am October 19, 2021

by Greg Rosalsky

Americans are exiting their employers' doors and Zoom meetings in droves. In fact, 2.9% of the entire workforce quit their jobs in August, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

People in Hungary grapple with what it means to be European

7:30am October 19, 2021

by Joanna Kakissis

Former Soviet block countries were elated when they were able to open to the West. But that emotion has been replaced by discomfort, as deeply conservative societies grapple with the EU's liberalism.

COVID-19 infections in Russia surge as well as the death toll

7:30am October 19, 2021

Russia continues a grim streak in nearly daily milestones related to the coronavirus. The government's task force on Monday reported 34,300 new infections — its highest number to date.

Italian demonstrators flock to Rome for anti-fascist protest

5:07pm October 16, 2021

by Sylvia Poggioli

Following violent neo-fascist protests earlier this week, Italy's largest labor federation is holding a rally Saturday to condemn the far-right.

A slice of the 12-layer chocolate cake known as "Bruce" is adorned with colorful sprinkles at the British bakery Get Baked. But regulators say the topping is illegal, as it includes a color additive that is permitted only for other uses.

'Sprinklegate' sinks a U.K. bakery's top sellers after topping is found to be illegal

5:46pm October 15, 2021

by Bill Chappell

"It is HIGHLY unlikely that we will find any legal sprinkles that we will use as a replacement," says Rich Myers, owner of the Get Baked bakery in Leeds. "I am extremely passionate about sprinkles."

British lawmaker dies after being stabbed during meeting with constituents

4:37pm October 15, 2021

by Frank Langfitt

A member of parliament from Britain's ruling Conservative Party has died after being stabbed multiple times while he was meeting with local voters in his constituency.

British lawmaker killed in knife attack

11:35am October 15, 2021

by Frank Langfitt

A British member of Parliament from Prime Minister Boris Johnson's party was stabbed to death on Friday while meeting with constituents.

Norwegian police name man responsible for bow and arrow attacks

7:27am October 15, 2021

by Esme Nicholson

More details have emerged about the man who allegedly killed five people in Norway with a bow and arrows earlier this week.

Flowers and candles are placed at the scene of an attack on the square, in Kongsberg, Norway, Thursday. Norwegian authorities say the bow-and-arrow rampage by a man who killed five people in a small town appeared to be a terrorist act. Police identified t

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Suspect in the Norway bow-and-arrow attacks faces court hearing

5:24am October 15, 2021

by The Associated Press

Espen Andersen Braathen, a 37-year-old Danish citizen, has confessed to the killings. Police have described the attack as an act of terror.

A protest in Beirut turned violent, killing 6 and injuring dozens more

5:09am October 15, 2021

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks to AP correspondent Sarah El Deeb about how people in Beirut are reacting to street violence that left six people dead.