Europe

Inside Finland's underground city that can shelter nearly a million people if invaded by Russia

Beneath Helsinki lies one of the world's most advanced underground civil defence networks, built to protect nearly one million people in the event of war. From bomb shelters hidden beneath swimming pools to nuclear-resistant bunkers, here's how Finland has spent decades preparing for the unthinkable

'Coalition of the willing' to establish joint anti-ballistic missile programme to strengthen Europe's security

Zelenskyy's visit to Paris focused on strengthening Ukraine's air defence capabilities ahead of winter, when Russia has historically intensified attacks targeting critical infrastructure such as electricity, heating and water supplies

‘Economic interests cannot trump security’: EU pushes biggest Russia sanctions expansion

The European Union is set to consider its biggest-ever expansion of Russia sanctions, adding around 250 individuals and entities, but disagreements remain over tougher energy and maritime restrictions as some members warn that security must come before economic interests

Thousands in Albania march against Trump-linked resort, call for resignation of country's PM

Thousands of Albanians marched in Tirana Saturday calling for the resignation of the country's prime minister and protesting a tourism project linked to the Trump family -- the 42nd consecutive night of such demonstrations.

Germany builds long-range interceptors to cut reliance on US Patriot air defence systems

Germany’s Diehl Defence is developing the long-range IRIS-T SLX air defence system to reduce Europe’s reliance on US-made Patriot systems. Persistent shortages of Patriot interceptors have exposed a major gap in Ukrainian air defences.

France's Marine Le Pen will have to run in 2027 polls with an ankle bracelet. Here’s why

Marine Le Pen is set to contest France's 2027 presidential election despite an embezzlement conviction and a sentence involving electronic monitoring. Here's how a French appeals court ruling, a reduced electoral ban and a final appeal to the Cour de Cassation have kept her presidential ambitions alive

UK to lead European initiative to make long-range missiles for Nato members

The United Kingdom will reportedly lead a European initiative to make long-range missile for Nato members to end the reliance on the United States.

‘Trump is not reasonable’: How Meloni-Trump relationship unraveled within months

In January, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was reportedly the lone dissenter at a meeting of European leaders in saying that US President Donald Trump could still be reasoned with. In March, however, she admitted she was wrong and said Trump was not a reasonable person. Here is how the Trump-Meloni relationship unraveled.

Europe is spending billions to defend itself. Why US defence firms may cash in

Europe is ramping up defence spending at an unprecedented pace, but much of the new investment may end up benefiting US arms manufacturers as European countries continue to rely on American fighter jets, missile systems and military technology

Wildfires rage across southern Europe amid record heatwave

Amid a record heatwave, wildfires have scorched more than 19,000 hectares of land across France, Spain, Portugal, and Greece. At least 10,500 people have been evacuated across southern Europe as hundreds of firefighters tackle the blazes.