Arquivos de Tag: European

European diplomats say they were attacked by Israeli settlers in the West Bank; Israel urges caution before drawing conclusions

A police investigation is underway after European diplomats said they were assaulted by Israeli settlers while visiting the occupied West Bank on Saturday, authorities said. Meanwhile, the prime minister’s office urged caution before “drawing conclusions,” and the reports come  “amid concerns about a coordinated campaign to smear Israel.”  Israeli police said they launched the investigation […]

Airbus U740 Valkyrie Completes Maiden Flight as European Loyal Wingman Program Advances

Airbus and Kratos completed the first flight of the U740 Valkyrie on October 12, 2026, from a test facility in Northern Europe, confirming the program remains on schedule for a combat ready collaborative combat aircraft by 2029. The aircraft lifted off with rocket assistance that removed any need for a runway, then performed maneuvers at […]

5 European nations follow U.S. with plans for third-country deportations as EU approves migrant “return hubs”

Five European Union countries are pushing ahead with plans to start deporting asylum seekers whose applications are rejected to third countries outside the bloc, potentially in Africa, after the EU approved new rules this week that clear the way for the practice. Greece, Germany, Austria, Denmark and the Netherlands have agreed on a common framework […]

Champions League draw confirmed as Arsenal, Man Utd and Liverpool learn European fate | Football

All five English sides have their fixtures confirmed. Here’s how we are looking: Arsenal: Real Madrid (H), Bayern Munich (A), Borussia Dortmund (H), Real Betis (A), Lille (H), Napoli (A), Sabah (H), Slavia Prague (A) Aston Villa: Barcelona (A), PSG (H), Borussia Dortmund (H), Club Brugge (A), Fenerbahce (H), Galatasaray (A), Viking (H), Slavia Prague (A) Liverpool: Inter […]

European wildfires expose, detonate buried bombs and mines from past wars

The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have exposed a potentially deadly threat lurking beneath the blackened landscape: rusty bombs and mines from World War I and II that threaten crews responding to the flames. Some of the weapons have exploded in the intense heat. Blasts have been reported in France, Belgium, Germany and the […]

These are the “super scooper” firefighting seaplanes dousing European and U.S. wildfires

These are the “super scooper” firefighting seaplanes dousing European and U.S. wildfires – CBS News Watch CBS News As wildfires rage in parts of the United States and Europe, firefighting efforts have taken to the seas and skies. CBS Saturday Morning takes a look at these remarkable “super scooper” amphibious aircraft. These are the “super […]

European soccer says it has lost confidence in FIFA chief Gianni Infantino as investment plan scrapped

Successfully stopping Gianni Infantino’s FIFA plan to sell World Cup profits to private investors was the first half of a high-stakes game in global soccer politics. The second half kicked off Saturday with what seemed a clear aim of ending Infantino’s decade-long presidency. “No option should be off the table,” said European soccer body UEFA, […]

European soccer’s UEFA boycotts FIFA over plan to sell World Cup stake to investors led by Joshua Kushner

Every major European national soccer team threatened Thursday to collectively boycott competitions organized by global soccer’s nonprofit governing body FIFA over plans by the federation to sell off a minority stake in the World Cup tournament to private investors.  A source close to Joshua Kushner’s company, Thrive Capital, dismissed criticism over the firm’s involvement in […]

European wildfires could burn for months, officials say, as evacuations continue

Deadly wildfires continue to rampage across parts of Spain and France, stranding tourists and forcing hundreds of thousands to evacuate. Officials say the fires could continue to burn for months. Imtiaz Tyab reports. European wildfires could burn for months, officials say, as evacuations continue #European #wildfires #burn #months #officials #evacuations #continue

France becomes first European Union country to ban social media for kids under 15

France has become the first country in the European Union to ban social media for children under the age of 15, after its parliament overwhelmingly approved landmark legislation by 279 votes to 81. Under the new law, children under 15 will be prevented from creating new social media accounts on platforms such as TikTok and […]