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The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo wants to prove that the Seine is safe for the Olympics

Paris mayor takes pre-Olympics dip to prove Seine clean

The mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, swam in the murky waters of the Seine to demonstrate the river is now clean enough for outdoor Olympic …

World • 18 hrs

Stockholm police have registered 49 burglaries using acid to melt locks since May

Wave of burglaries using nitric acid in Swedish capital

Police in Sweden are investigating if a series of burglaries in the capital Stockholm, where criminals melted locks using nitric acid, has connections to similar …

Europe • 18 hrs

The remains are believed to part of Emperor Constantine's Patriarchio basilica (Image: Italian Ministry of Culture)

Remains of possible ancient papal palace found in Rome

The remains of what appears to be a medieval palace where popes lived before they made the Vatican their home have been excavated in Rome.

News Lens • 14 hrs

Mr Harris will participate in a roundtable discussion on securing and defending democracy

Taoiseach to attend European Political Community Summit

The Taoiseach Simon Harris will attend the European Political Community Summit in Oxfordshire later today.

Politics • 4 hrs

The EU Commission President has been lobbying intensely for weeks in the run up to this afternoon's vote

All eyes on Ursula von der Leyen ahead of crunch EU vote

Ursula von der Leyen is due to address the European Parliament in Strasbourg this morning, as she fights to hold on to her job. Having …

Analysis and Comment • 2 hrs

EU Commission president nominee Ursula von der Leyen speaks during European Parliament Plenary session

Von der Leyen vows support for green policies before vote

Ursula von der Leyen has vowed to not weaken Europe's efforts to tackle climate change, if she wins a second five-year term as President of …

World • 1 hr

French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and his government will stay on in a caretaker role

French govt resigns, stays on for now in caretaker role

French centrist Prime Minister Gabriel Attal and his government have resigned, but will stay on in a caretaker capacity until a new cabinet is appointed …

World • 16 Jul

Roberta Metsola was first elected as president of the European Parliament in 2022

Malta's Metsola to head EU Parliament for second term

Roberta Metsola has secured broad backing for a new term as president of the European Parliament, becoming the first woman to win a second term …

Europe • 16 Jul

There are around 100 brown bears in the Trento region, officials say

Man hospitalised after bear attack near Lake Garda

A French man has been taken to hospital after being attacked by a bear in northern Italy, local officials say.

Europe • 16 Jul

ECB governors lowered the closely-watched deposit rate from a record 4% to 3.75% at their June meeting

ECB to opt for summer pause after initial rate cut

The European Central Bank is expected to leave interest rates unchanged on Thursday, giving the euro zone time to digest last month's first cut since …

Business • 15 Jul

A 19-year-old hiker was killed by a brown bear last week, prompting an emergency session of Romania's parliament

Romania more than doubles bear cull after teenager killed

In an emergency session after a teenager was mauled to death on a popular trail in Romania's Carpathian Mountains, its parliament has voted to more …

Europe • 15 Jul

Staff at the hospital had moved their young patients to a bomb shelter when air raid sirens sounded

From hell to solidarity: a pivotal week for Ukraine

Russia's large-scale missile strikes on Ukrainian cities last Monday, including direct hits on a children's hospital and a maternity clinic in Kyiv, were some of …

Analysis and Comment • 14 Jul

Huguette Bello's withdrawal sends the left-wing alliance back to the drawing board

Leading candidate drops out of race to be next French PM

Hopes of France's left-wing bloc finding a consensus candidate to lead the country's next government after an inconclusive snap election unravelled as the best-placed contender …

Europe • 14 Jul

The announcement comes ahead of a crucial vote as Ms Von Der Leyen looks to cement enough votes for a second term as head of the commision

Fianna Fáil vote against EC chief 'irresponsible' - Kelly

Fine Gael MEP Sean Kelly has said it would be "extremely short-sighted" and "irresponsible" of Fianna Fáil to vote against European Commission President Ursula von …

Ireland • 14 Jul

The general public was not at risk, a police spokesperson said

Two killed in shooting in German town

Two people were shot dead in southwestern Germany, police said, adding that the suspected gunman was also found dead in what appeared to be a …

World • 14 Jul

The cathedral is considered to be one of France's finest

Fire at historic Rouen cathedral brought under control

Firefighters have brought a blaze on the spire of Rouen's historic cathedral in northern France under control after it had sent a thick plume of …

World • 11 Jul

Tensions over housing have fuelled anti-tourist protests in Barcalona

Spanish tourism minister condemns water pistol protest

Spain's tourism minister has condemned the actions of a small group of protesters who sprayed visitors to Barcelona with water pistols last weekend, saying they …

World • 11 Jul

More than 3,000 banks and issuers in Europe offer Apple Pay

Apple to let rivals use tap-and-go payment

Apple will open its tap-and-go mobile payments system to rivals, EU antitrust regulators have confirmed, ending a four-year long investigation that could have resulted in …

Business • 11 Jul

The UN recently declared 11 July as the International Day of Reflection and Commemoration of the 1995 Genocide in Srebrenica

Dáil stands for minute's silence for Srebrenica genocide

TDs have stood for a minute's silence in the Dáil in memory of the more than 8,000 men and boys killed by Bosnian Serb forces …

Europe • 11 Jul

German Chancellor Scholz said the plan is a necessary and important decision at the right time (file photo)

Scholz welcomes plan to station US missiles in Germany

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hailed a decision from the United States to periodically station long-range missiles in Germany as a step to increase deterrence.

World • 11 Jul

Yulia Navalnaya vowed to continue the work of her husband Alexei Navalny (file photo)

Russia issues arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya

Russia has issued an arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya, accusing the exiled opposition figure of participating in an "extremist organisation".

World • 09 Jul

Residents in three areas of Patras left their homes and took refuge in the city centre, civil protection officials said (File photo)

Hospital evacuated after wildfire breaks out in Greece

A wildfire fuelled by strong winds broke out in the Greek port city of Patras on Tuesday, authorities said, forcing a children's hospital and residents …

World • 09 Jul

Volodymr Zelensky was visiting Warsaw to sign a bilateral security agreement with Poland

Zelensky vows punishment for 'Russian terrorists'

Ukrainian President Volodomyr Zelensky has vowed that those responsible for this morning's Russian missile attacks on Ukrainian civilians, including a children's hospital in Kyiv, will …

Ukraine • 08 Jul

Supporters of the victorious left wing New Popular Front gather at the Place de la Republique in Paris

What lies ahead for France after unique election outcome?

The surprise outcome of the French election shows that there can be dramatic change between the first and second rounds - change that the electorate …

World • 08 Jul

Paris mayor takes pre-Olympics dip to prove Seine clean

Wave of burglaries using nitric acid in Swedish capital

Remains of possible ancient papal palace found in Rome

Taoiseach to attend European Political Community Summit

All eyes on Ursula von der Leyen ahead of crunch EU vote

Von der Leyen vows support for green policies before vote

French govt resigns, stays on for now in caretaker role

Malta's Metsola to head EU Parliament for second term

Man hospitalised after bear attack near Lake Garda

ECB to opt for summer pause after initial rate cut

Romania more than doubles bear cull after teenager killed

From hell to solidarity: a pivotal week for Ukraine

Leading candidate drops out of race to be next French PM

Fianna Fáil vote against EC chief 'irresponsible' - Kelly

Two killed in shooting in German town

Fire at historic Rouen cathedral brought under control

Spanish tourism minister condemns water pistol protest

Apple to let rivals use tap-and-go payment

Dáil stands for minute's silence for Srebrenica genocide

Scholz welcomes plan to station US missiles in Germany

Russia issues arrest warrant for Yulia Navalnaya

Hospital evacuated after wildfire breaks out in Greece

Zelensky vows punishment for 'Russian terrorists'

What lies ahead for France after unique election outcome?

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