Europe wilts under early heat wave from Med to North Sea
A blanket of hot air stretching from the Mediterranean to the North Sea is bringing much of Western Europe its first heat wave of the summer.
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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (June 16)
A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy hosts European leaders, welcomes more U.S. weapons
Ukraine says it urgently needs the heavy artillery to counter Russia on the battlefield. Also, President Zelenskyy is looking for additional support as the leaders of Germany, France and Italy visit.
France holds parliamentary election in vital test for Macron
French voters are choosing lawmakers in a parliamentary election Sunday as President Emmanuel Macron seeks to secure his majority while under growing threat from a leftist coalition.
Drop that fork! Why eating at your desk is banned in France
What the French history of the leisurely lunch break can teach us about separating work from rest.
Nightclub needle attacks puzzle authorities across Europe
Targeted individuals in France, the U.K., Belgium and the Netherlands and who are mostly women, show visible marks of injection, often bruises, and report symptoms like feeling groggy.
How a Facebook page for Irish setter lovers helped Ukrainians flee with their dogs
A Russian woman living in Burgundy wanted to help pet dogs of Ukraine and their human companions get to safety. She turned to a Facebook group for lovers of a famous dog breed to find them.
Why France's presidential election matters far beyond its borders
Sunday's contest has implications for the spread of far-right ideology, France's relationship with the rest of Europe and the country's posture toward Russia.
Macron attacks Le Pen on Russia, Muslim headscarf ban pledge
French President Emmanuel Macron tore into his far-right challenger Marine Le Pen in a debate for her ties to Russia and wanting to strip Muslim women of their right to cover their heads in public.
Archeologists discover historical artifacts during Notre Dame Cathedral restoration
The finds underneath the Paris landmark include a human-shaped lead sarcophagus. The discovery was made during restoration work at the cathedral, which was damaged by a fire in 2019.