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Putin 'Supplied' Missile That Shot Down MH17: Investigators
By Mike Corder/AP
The Next Debate Over Arming Ukraine Is Here
By Armani Syed
Boris Johnson Says Putin Threatened to Kill Him With a Missile
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Why Denmark Wants to Scrap a Public Holiday
Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's presented a bill Tuesday to abolish Great Prayer Day to help pay for NATO commitments.
By Armani Syed
January 24, 2023
Why Ukraine Might Soon Get Coveted German Leopard 2 Tanks
Poland officially requested on Tuesday to send its German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine.
By Armani Syed
January 23, 2023
Nationwide Strikes Test Macron's Bid to Raise Retirement Age
More than 200 rallies are expected in France against plans to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.
By Sylvia Corbet and Jade Le Deley/AP
January 19, 2023
Germany's Defense Minister Resigns Amid Ukraine Criticism
Christine Lambrecht resignation comes as Germany mulls another significant step forward in military aid to Ukraine.
By Geir Moulson and Frank Jordans/AP
January 16, 2023
Italy’s Most-Wanted Fugitive Arrested
Mafia boss Matteo Messina Denaro was arrested on Monday at a private clinic in Palermo, after 30 years on the run, Italian paramilitary police said.
By Frances D'Emilio/AP
January 16, 2023
What Happens When Europe Stops Getting Diesel From Russia?
Who will step in to plug this enormous supply gap? And, will there be enough? Is the bloc sleepwalking into a fuel crisis?
By Jack Wittels and Prejula Prem / Bloomberg
January 13, 2023
What Prince Harry Says About Camilla in Spare
'In a funny way I even wanted Camilla to be happy. Maybe she’d be less dangerous if she was happy?'
By Armani Syed
January 10, 2023
Why the Royals Are Silent on Prince Harry's Book
Experts say it's part of a calculated, long-running strategy to protect the royal brand.
By Armani Syed
January 9, 2023
Snowless European Ski Resorts Close Amid Record Winter Heat
Only weeks into the season, some Alpine ski destinations are closed as climate change drives milder winters with little to no snow.
By Hugo Miller, Allegra Catelli and Eugene Reznik / Bloomberg
January 4, 2023
How Denmark Put an End to Bank Robberies
The country recorded zero bank robberies in 2022—but fraudsters are turning to digital scams.
By Armani Syed
January 4, 2023
The Qatar Corruption Scandal Is Rocking E.U. Politics
Belgian federal prosecutors have charged four people in a case that alleges Qatar bribed European lawmakers.
By Sanya Mansoor
December 12, 2022
The War in Ukraine Is Emboldening Germany’s Far Right
TIME reports from the weekly protests in eastern Germany as anger mounts over the cost-of-living crisis.
By James Jackson/Zittau, Germany
December 9, 2022
What to Know About Brittney Griner's Release
The WNBA star was released in a 1:1 prisoner swap Thursday with 'Merchant of Death' arms dealer Viktor Bout.
By Sean Gregory
December 8, 2022
European Countries Are Giving Teens Free Money for Culture
Here's why some E.U. countries are spending hundreds of millions of euros so teens can watch movies, go to concerts, or even buy comic books.
By Armani Syed
November 28, 2022
What to Know About Russia’s ‘Gay Propaganda’ Bill
The State Duma approved a bill Thursday that hands out steep fines for 'promoting' LGBT relationships.
By Astha Rajvanshi
November 24, 2022
What to Know About The Crown's Sydney Johnson
Johnson worked for both Edward VIII and Mohamed al-Fayed, playing a crucial role on both men’s lives
By Armani Syed
November 9, 2022
What to Know About Martin Bashir on The Crown
The interview with Diana was later revealed to be obtained through "deceitful" methods, which Prince William and Harry have since decried
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Inside the Fight To Revive the Belarusian Language
Activists see the language as an act of resistance to strongman Łukašenka and his Russian backers.
By Amanda Coakley
October 28, 2022
Russia Is Using 'Kamikaze' Drones On Ukraine
Experts say the use of Shahed-136 drones are a sign of weakness—and that Russia is running out of precision-guided missiles.
By Armani Syed
October 20, 2022
Liz Truss Is U.K.’s Shortest Serving Leader
Even a wilting lettuce in a viral video livestream lasted longer than Liz Truss did as Prime Minister.
By Armani Syed/London
October 20, 2022
The West Can’t Afford To Forget About Belarus
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya tells TIME that Ukraine and Belarus's fights for freedom and democracy are intertwined.
By Yasmeen Serhan
October 19, 2022
Jeremy Hunt Is Now Britain's Most Powerful Politician
The U.K.'s new finance minister scrapped almost all of Prime Minister Liz Truss's tax plans, as her premiership looks increasingly shaky.
By Armani Syed/London
October 17, 2022
Global Energy Infrastructure At Risk, Says Putin
The Nord Stream attacks at the end of September have raised concerns over the future of Europe’s gas supplies.
By Bloomberg
October 12, 2022
Why Ales Bialiatski Won the Nobel Peace Prize
The jailed Belarusian activist, alongside Russian group Memorial and Ukraine's Center for Civil Liberties were awarded for fighting authoritarianism.
By Yasmeen Serhan
October 7, 2022
EU’s Von Der Leyen Proposes Gas Price Cap as Energy Fears Rise
Nations in the bloc are struggling to cope with record energy prices and the risk of shortages this winter
By Ewa Krukowska and John Ainger / Bloomberg
October 5, 2022
Why Russia’s Annexation of Ukrainian Territory Matters
In the absence of military victories, experts say that Russia is annexing Ukrainian territory to try and undermine Western support for Ukraine.
By Yasmeen Serhan
September 29, 2022
Why the Russian Exodus To Georgia Is So Polarizing
The former Soviet republic has been a key hub for Russian exiles since February, but a fresh influx is angering many locals.
By James Jackson/Tbilisi, Georgia
September 29, 2022
Why Thousands of People Are Fleeing Russia Now
Reports are prompting concerns that Russia may from Wednesday seal its border, after Putin announced a military draft.
By Charlie Campbell
September 27, 2022
Italy's AOC on the Country’s Far-Right Turn
Italy could soon be led by its first-ever female Prime Minister. But Elly Schlein and others on the left won’t be celebrating.
By Yasmeen Serhan
September 23, 2022
In Italy, a New Face for Europe’s Far-Right Emerges
Giorgia Meloni looks set to be Italy's next Prime Minister, following elections on Sept. 25.
By Yasmeen Serhan
September 22, 2022
Serbia Was Always a Risky Choice for EuroPride 2022
Despite the Serbian government's plan to cancel EuroPride, the festival's organizers are marching ahead.
By Yasmeen Serhan
September 13, 2022
Why Sweden Faces a High-Stakes Election
The far-right Sweden Democrats could become the senior partner in a right-wing governing alliance.
By Sanya Mansoor
September 9, 2022
What Happens When Queen Elizabeth II Dies?
“Operation London Bridge” is Britain’s not-so-secret plan for how to proceed in the event Queen Elizabeth II dies.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
September 8, 2022
Poland’s ‘Ministry of Memory’ Is Skewing History
Some Poles collaborated with the Nazis. But critics say the state-backed Institute of National Remembrance wants people to forget.
By Katia Patin/Nowy Sącz, Poland
September 6, 2022
Liz Truss’s Impossible Task
Boris Johnson’s successor faces a first day beset with challenges that have been stewing over a long, anxious summer.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
September 6, 2022
What To Know About Liz Truss, Britain’s New Leader
The next Prime Minister is many things—but above all a political chameleon.
By Yasmeen Serhan/London
September 5, 2022
Gazprom Won’t Reopen Gas Pipeline in 11th Hour Blow to Europe
The move pushes the region a step closer to blackouts, rationing and a severe recession.
By Bloomberg
September 2, 2022
Why Ukraine’s Kherson Counteroffensive Matters
It will be a bellwether of the Ukrainian military's long-term prospects and ability to recapture territory from Russia.
By Eloise Barry
September 2, 2022
Why Russians Still Back the War in Ukraine
A tightly-controlled media and lack of a viable political opposition help explain Russian support for President Vladimir Putin.
By Yasmeen Serhan
August 24, 2022
Ukraine Marks Independence Day, 6 Months After Russian Invasion
Ukraine is marking both 31 years of independence from the Soviet Union and six months since Russia’s full-scale invasion on Wednesday.
By Charlie Campbell
August 23, 2022
Amid Drought, Spanish Towns Will Ship Water in on Tankers
A utility in northern Spain will import 2 million liters of water a day to keep taps running in four towns
By Clara Hernanz Lizarraga/Bloomberg
August 17, 2022
Today's Climate-Conscious Architects Want To Build Less
To tackle climate change, some are calling for a fundamental rethink of construction
By Ciara Nugent
August 16, 2022
Europe's Energy Crisis Worsens as Heat Waves Increase Demand
European power prices rose to fresh records on Thursday as a heat wave limits energy supplies and wildfires rage across France.
By William Mathis/Bloomberg
August 11, 2022
Kosovo Delays License Plate Rules Amid Serbia Tensions
Protests broke out on Sunday evening over a measure that would have required Serbs in northern Kosovo to get local license plates.
By Sanya Mansoor
August 2, 2022
Low Water Levels Risk Closing Europe's Rhine River
Flowing from Switzerland to the North Sea, the Rhine is key for deliveries and exports of heating oil, gasoline, coal, and other commodities
By Jack Wittels and Kwaku Gyasi/Bloomberg
August 2, 2022
Europe Relies on Russian Gas. A Tough Winter Lies Ahead Amid Fears of a Cut-Off
The Kremlin said it would further reduce gas supplies to the E.U. from Wednesday, fueling ongoing concerns about rationing.
By Eloise Barry
July 26, 2022
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