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en News from Europe - Latest world headlines and daily news - France 24 FRANCE 24 explores events across Europe, including in the 27 member states of the European Union and the United Kingdom. Follow our on-the-ground reports, interviews and analyses of the events affecting social and political life on the Continent and Europe’s role in the world. https://www.france24.com/en/europe/ Wed, 27 May 2026 08:02:03 GMT Europe Temperatures soar across Europe as 'heat dome' drives May records https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260527-temperatures-soar-across-europe-as-heat-dome-drives-may-records-heatwave-france-uk-italy-spain A “heat dome” is driving unusually high temperatures across Europe, pushing readings well above seasonal norms. The UK and France have already set May records while Spain and Italy are facing heat alerts and limits on outdoor work. Scientists say climate change is making these kinds of extreme heat events more common. 3b309cde-5963-11f1-933e-bd371793c516 Wed, 27 May 2026 00:30:14 GMT © Jack Taylor, Reuters FRANCE 24 Europe Why is Europe heating up faster than the rest of the world? https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260526-why-is-europe-heating-up-faster-than-the-rest-of-the-world Europe is in the grip of an early-season heatwave, with record May temperatures driven by a “heat dome” of hot air over the western part of the continent. Scientists point to human-caused emissions, shifting atmospheric patterns and rapid Arctic warming as key factors amplifying extreme heat across the region. 8e2da40c-592e-11f1-8b42-63375f688b53 Tue, 26 May 2026 18:13:10 GMT © Stephane de Sakutin, AFP FRANCE 24 'Heat dome': Heatwave conditions hit France and parts of Europe https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260526-heat-dome-heatwave-conditions-hit-france-and-parts-of-europe 🌡️ #France and the #UK on Monday experienced their hottest day in the month of May on record, the countries' weather agencies said, warning that Tuesday may be even warmer. The French government said seven people have died due to causes linked "directly and indirectly" to the #heat. 6c18e28e-5918-11f1-bad9-d51372f2a5a9 Tue, 26 May 2026 15:34:44 GMT FRANCE24 Ferrari presents Luce, its first-ever electric car, in a tough market https://www.france24.com/en/ferrari-presents-luce-its-first-ever-electric-car-in-a-tough-market It's a major milestone for the luxury automobile industry, as Ferrari unveils its first fully electric car. The company introduced the Luce - Italian for "light". While its all-electric powertrain will take it from zero to 100 even faster than Ferrari's petrol-powered offerings, the four-door Luce has room for a family of five. It's the culmination of five years of development at the iconic Italian sportscar giant - but a potentially risky bet, as other luxury and mass-market carmakers have had to temper their EV ambitions amid mounting headwinds. 7985aa22-590b-11f1-ba96-017b32017122 Tue, 26 May 2026 14:23:09 GMT FRANCE24 'Europe grieves with Belgium' following fatal crash between train and school bus https://www.france24.com/en/europe-grieves-with-belgium-following-fatal-crash-between-train-and-school-bus Four people, including two children were killed in northern Belgium on May 26 when a train hit a school minibus. Camera footage from the level crossing shows that it was closed at the time of the accident, with the barriers down. The investigation into how the school vehicle got onto the tracks is underway. Condolences have poured in from across the European continent, including from European Commission President Ursula on der Leyen, who said "Europe grieved with Belgium." 1c1469c4-590a-11f1-b60c-017b32017122 Tue, 26 May 2026 14:10:14 GMT FRANCE24 Kyiv braces for renewed attack, European allies condemn Moscow's call to abandon embassies https://www.france24.com/en/kyiv-braces-for-renewed-attack-european-allies-condemn-moscow-s-call-to-abandon-embassies Russia fired more than 100 drones and two ballistic missiles at Ukraine between May 25 and May 26 as the country’s foreign ministry noted that Moscow’s recent threat to hit Kyiv especially hard from the air brought nothing new. This comes after Russia urged foreign citizens, including diplomats, to leave Kyiv and told residents to steer clear of military and government facilities. FRANCE 24's Gulliver Cragg tells us more from Dnipro. c342fc28-5906-11f1-a32e-5b0d0a0377dc Tue, 26 May 2026 13:44:14 GMT FRANCE24 Europe swelters under unusually early heatwave https://www.france24.com/en/europe-swelters-under-unusually-early-heatwave An unusual spring heatwave continues to scorch parts of Western Europe, driven by a "heat dome" which has pushed temperatures well above seasonal norms across the continent. France and the UK have broken temperature records for the month of May and the French government spokesperson said that seven people are believed to have died directly or indirectly because of the heat - including two people who'd been taking part in sporting activities. d7ba31bc-5906-11f1-bd8a-5b0d0a0377dc Tue, 26 May 2026 13:38:01 GMT FRANCE24 Four dead after train and school bus collide in Belgium https://www.france24.com/en/four-dead-after-train-and-school-bus-collide-in-belgium A train hit a school minibus in the Belgian town of Buggenhout on the morning of May 26, with at least four people killed, including two children. The cause of the crash is not immediately clear, neither is the reason why the bus was on the tracks. Belgium's rail agency says footage from the scene shows barriers at the crossing had been closed and a red light was showing when the incident happened. FRANCE 24's Dave Keating has more from the ground. 62324b40-5902-11f1-9a46-f7df24b11e0f Tue, 26 May 2026 13:06:34 GMT FRANCE24 Europe Train and school minibus collide in Belgium, killing four https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260526-train-and-school-minibus-collide-belgium-killing-four Four people, including two children, were killed and five others injured after a train struck a school minibus at a railway crossing in northern Belgium on Tuesday. Authorities described the collision in Buggenhout, near Brussels, as a “horrific accident”, with investigators probing the cause of the deadly crash. 476f6bc0-58fe-11f1-9117-bbef698350ac Tue, 26 May 2026 12:48:22 GMT © John Thys, AFP FRANCE 24 Spotlight Pope Leo takes aim at AI in encyclical https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/spotlight/20260526-pope-leo-takes-aim-at-ai-in-encyclical FRANCE 24's François Picard welcomes David Gibson, journalist and director of Fordham University's Center on Religion and Culture. On Monday, Pope Leo XIV set out his sweeping vision for AI and humanity. His first encyclical – a special papal letter that's sent to bishops in the Roman Catholic Church – was presented alongside Anthropic's Chris Olah, an attempt to demonstrate the possible dialogue between AI scientists and the rest of the world. Analysts are already comparing Leo's document to Pope Francis's 2015 climate encyclical that sparked global political debate. 9b7909b6-58fd-11f1-a5de-f7df24b11e0f Tue, 26 May 2026 12:42:51 GMT François PICARD Manchester City says goodbye to manager Pep Guardiola https://www.france24.com/en/manchester-city-says-goodbye-to-manager-pep-guardiola Widely touted as one of the best managers in Premier League history, Pep Guardiola has stepped down from his role at the helm of Manchester City on May 26. After ten glorious years, during which the 55-year-old oversaw 593 games - more than any other in the club's history - fans said goodbye to Guardiola at a trophy parade and after-party. 0c8a4178-58e6-11f1-96fe-e1243a3a4e67 Tue, 26 May 2026 12:24:44 GMT FRANCE24 Press Review Austrian paraglider unscathed after terrifying mid-air collision with plane https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/press-review/20260526-austrian-paraglider-unscathed-after-terrifying-mid-air-collision-with-plane PRESS REVIEW – Tuesday, May 26: We look at reactions in the Senegalese and French press after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye appoints a new prime minister after firing his former mentor Ousmane Sonko. Also, papers react to Pope Leo XIV's encyclical on the dangers of AI and the need to "disarm". Finally, an Austrian paraglider survives a terrifying mid-air collision and Thai police officers pose in drag after a sting operation to arrest a drug smuggler. d67e63d6-58cf-11f1-8c94-a1bcd2d7034f Tue, 26 May 2026 10:52:46 GMT Dheepthika LAURENT What is a heat dome, causing excessively high temperatures in western Europe? https://www.france24.com/en/what-is-a-heat-dome-causing-excessively-high-temperatures-in-western-europe France and the United Kingdom are currently being affected by a heat dome, driving up temperatures in western Europe. Although the phenomenon is common, it is now being exacerbated by climate change. It’s the same mechanism that has been affecting India for weeks, with temperatures exceeding 45°C in some places, and has led to wildfires in Canada in 2021. 5ee5c25e-58e5-11f1-8c17-e1243a3a4e67 Tue, 26 May 2026 10:05:40 GMT FRANCE24 Europe Russia threatens fresh Kyiv strikes, warns foreigners to leave https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260525-russia-threatens-fresh-kyiv-strikes-warns-foreigners-to-leave Russia said Monday it would intensify strikes on Kyiv, targeting what it called Ukraine’s “decision-making centres”, and urged foreign diplomats and civilians to evacuate the capital. The warning followed a weekend barrage of drones, missiles and hypersonic weapons that killed four people, as Moscow vowed retaliation for an alleged Ukrainian attack in occupied Lugansk. 5c3f1584-5870-11f1-ae6f-8b0e32a97963 Mon, 25 May 2026 19:43:15 GMT AP Photo/Efrem Lukatsky - Efrem Lukatsky FRANCE 24 Pope Leo warns AI must be “disarmed” in landmark encyclical https://www.france24.com/en/pope-leo-warns-ai-must-be-disarmed-in-landmark-encyclical Pope Leo XIV personally presented his first encyclical at the Vatican, outlining a strong warning about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity. He argued that AI should be “disarmed,” warning it could deepen global conflicts and dehumanise society, while calling for broader regulation and diverse voices in shaping its development. Joined by Anthropic co-founder Chris Olah, the Pope framed AI as a defining challenge of the modern era, comparable to the Industrial Revolution. e124024e-584f-11f1-95bd-c5236200f349 Mon, 25 May 2026 15:54:43 GMT FRANCE24 Russia deploys hypersonic missile in latest major strikes on Ukraine https://www.france24.com/en/russia-deploys-hypersonic-missile-in-latest-major-strikes-on-ukraine Kyiv is still dealing with the aftermath of a large-scale Russian overnight strike that killed four people and injured dozens, with emergency teams continuing search and cleanup operations across the city. More than 50 sites were hit, including homes, a school and a museum, while Russia says it used its Oreshnik hypersonic missile for only the third time in the war. Moscow describes the attacks as retaliation, while Ukraine denies targeting civilians and says its strikes focus on military infrastructure. e2bf57e4-584e-11f1-8da1-290d5a0fc370 Mon, 25 May 2026 15:51:21 GMT FRANCE24 Pope Leo’s first encyclical tackles artificial intelligence https://www.france24.com/en/pope-leo-s-first-encyclical-tackles-artificial-intelligence On Monday, Pope Leo XIV unveiled his broad vision for the relationship between artificial intelligence and humanity in his first encyclical, a major papal letter addressed to bishops of the Roman Catholic Church. The document was presented alongside Chris Olah from Anthropic, in what appeared to be an effort to encourage dialogue between AI researchers and wider society. FRANCE 24's correspondent in Rome, Hannah Roberts, has the details. 7f470b4c-5846-11f1-9fe5-dd8f120d354a Mon, 25 May 2026 14:54:46 GMT FRANCE24 Press Review 'Self-destructive' Putin loses home support as Ukraine war rages on https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/press-review/20260525-self-destructive-putin-loses-home-support-as-ukraine-war-rages-on PRESS REVIEW – Monday, 25 May 2026: First, papers discuss whether Russian President Vladimir Putin has lost support from his backers. Next, a police raid of opposition party headquarters in Turkey is getting considerable coverage. Also, the Enhanced Games do not lead to the many breakthroughs that were expected, with only one new world "record". Meanwhile, a 99-year-old breaks records in the sky. Finally, actors called Chris and talking animals are more likely to make it in Hollywood than women over the age of 60. 4df1152c-5802-11f1-aa78-afac332a07f8 Mon, 25 May 2026 10:36:17 GMT Emily BOYLE The mullet makes a comeback at European championship https://www.france24.com/en/the-mullet-makes-a-comeback-at-european-championship The mullet hairstyle is enjoying a revival, with around 2,000 fans gathering in Belgium for the European Mullet Championship. Beyond the haircut itself, participants described the mullet as a symbol of freedom, individuality and resistance to conformity. 053ee8c6-5817-11f1-9eaa-2d5b516bab39 Mon, 25 May 2026 09:04:18 GMT FRANCE24 Europe Pope Leo XIV calls for 'robust' regulation of AI in sweeping manifesto https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260525-pope-leo-xiv-ai-manifesto-ethical-risks-global-impact Pope Leo XIV on Monday published his long-awaited manifesto on artificial intelligence outlining the Catholic Church’s response to the technology’s ethical and social challenges. The US-born pontiff presented the eagerly awaited “Magnifica Humanitas” encyclical at the Vatican alongside senior Church officials and leading AI experts after having announced upon his election that he considered AI to be the biggest challenge facing humanity today. 60738f10-57dd-11f1-a264-eddc932ba69f Mon, 25 May 2026 02:51:09 GMT © Filippo Monteforte, AFP FRANCE 24 'We don't know what the death toll among military personnel is': Kyiv reels from Russian strikes https://www.france24.com/en/we-don-t-know-what-the-death-toll-among-military-personnel-is-kyiv-reels-from-russian-strikes FRANCE 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg reports from Kyiv on Russia's latest deadly drone and missile strike against Ukraine. b6b25262-57ab-11f1-870a-eb0fa72d178b Sun, 24 May 2026 20:07:09 GMT FRANCE24 War in Ukraine: Russia launches massive missile strike on Kyiv https://www.france24.com/en/war-in-ukraine-russia-launches-massive-strike-on-kyiv Macron, EU’s Kallas condemn Russian attack on Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile. 794f1a72-575b-11f1-b25e-d97f0d6e5fe8 Sun, 24 May 2026 11:29:44 GMT FRANCE24 Protesters clash with police after an anti-government rally in Serbia's capital https://www.france24.com/en/protesters-clash-with-police-after-an-anti-government-rally-in-serbia-s-capital Clashes erupted between groups of protesters and riot police after a huge anti-government rally on Saturday in the Serbian capital of Belgrade by tens of thousands of opponents of the country's autocratic President Aleksandar Vucic. d4fce9b0-5749-11f1-95fb-33f9a8bfc65f Sun, 24 May 2026 10:08:48 GMT FRANCE24 War in Ukraine: Russian strikes hit a school killing one person https://www.france24.com/en/war-in-ukraine-russian-strikes-hit-a-school Gulliver Cragg is live from Ukraine. a35cecd4-5749-11f1-8f8f-f1e7e0db6609 Sun, 24 May 2026 09:50:05 GMT FRANCE24 Europe Macron, EU’s Kallas condemn Russian attack on Ukraine with Oreshnik ballistic missile https://www.france24.com/en/europe/20260524-russian-ballistic-missile-attack-hits-kyiv-after-moscow-vows-retaliation French President Emmanuel Macron and the European Union’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas on Sunday condemned Russia’s use of a nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in its massive overnight attack on Ukraine. While Macron said the strikes targeting civilians signalled “the dead end of Russia’s war of aggression”, Kallas accused Moscow of engaging in “reckless nuclear brinkmanship”. 790bdb1c-5716-11f1-b596-b5e391816512 Sun, 24 May 2026 02:15:44 GMT © Evgeniy Maloletka, AP FRANCE 24 Spotlight https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/spotlight/20260523-ai-palantir-the-pushback-sadiq-khan-s-much-discussed-decision-over-met-police-contract As concerns continue to grow over artificial intelligence, national security and digital sovereignty, London Mayor Sadiq Khan has blocked a proposed $50 million contract between the Metropolitan Police and AI giant Palantir. The company had been expected to provide advanced tools to help police process intelligence in criminal investigations. To discuss the decision, FRANCE 24's Gavin Lee is joined by Susan Hall, leader of the Conservative Party in the London Assembly. c0a8181a-56d4-11f1-9cdb-7db90f937bdc Sat, 23 May 2026 18:25:18 GMT Guillaume MERCIER Russia says 16 killed in strike on student dorm that it blamed on Ukraine https://www.france24.com/en/russia-says-16-killed-in-strike-on-student-dorm-that-it-blamed-on-ukraine The death toll from a drone strike ​on a student dorm in the Russian-controlled Luhansk region of eastern Ukraine has risen to 16, with most of the victims young women, Russian officials said on Saturday, after a heated U.N. debate on the incident. 73ce4230-56b1-11f1-bfac-4bb3ba57ec71 Sat, 23 May 2026 14:40:04 GMT FRANCE24 Mexico, EU sign stalled trade deal as they aim to diversify from US https://www.france24.com/en/mexico-eu-sign-stalled-trade-deal-as-they-aim-to-diversify-from-us Mexico and the European Union signed a long-stalled free trade agreement on Friday as they seek to decrease dependence on the U.S. and partially insulate themselves from ​U.S. President Donald ‌Trump's tariffs. 94acb628-5687-11f1-9d99-e1bea85bca2e Sat, 23 May 2026 10:02:37 GMT FRANCE24 Spotlight Trump disappointed in NATO: Plan B? https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/spotlight/20260522-trump-disappointed-in-nato-plan-b As NATO foreign ministers gather in southern Sweden, fresh questions are growing over US President Donald Trump's commitment to the alliance. The message from Washington this Friday came via Secretary of State Marco Rubio, amid continuing uncertainty over Article 5 –NATO's collective defence guarantee. In recent months, Trump has raised doubts over US support for allies, alongside reports of possible troop withdrawals from Europe and tensions over Greenland. a1003b7c-5612-11f1-9230-756f02a5c61f Fri, 22 May 2026 19:15:42 GMT Gavin LEE Talking Europe Energy crisis heightens risk of poverty and social exclusion: EU Commissioner Minzatu https://www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/talking-europe/20260522-energy-crisis-heightens-risk-of-poverty-and-social-exclusion-eu-commissioner-minzatu Our guest has an important role in promoting social policies in the European Union, at a time when much of the political oxygen is being sucked out by the competitiveness and simplification agenda, as well as by defence and security issues. Roxana Minzatu is Executive Vice-President of the European Commission and is in charge of social rights and skills, quality jobs and preparedness. 9873f910-536c-11f1-825a-9158d9d4a9ff Fri, 22 May 2026 14:09:47 GMT Armen GEORGIAN