All Europe
Difference MakerA one-man 911 for immigrants crossing the MediterraneanCountless times, the Rev. Mussie Zerai has relayed calls from refugees in distress to the Italian Coast Guard. But as the public mood in Italy turns against migrants from Africa and the Mideast, he finds himself under investigation for people trafficking.
First LookIrish border issues can be settled before next phase of Brexit talks, says Ireland's foreign ministerThe conundrum of the currently invisible border between EU member state Ireland and Britain's province of Northern Ireland is a matter fraught with economic consequences and politically complexities.
Collateral damage from Barcelona attack: Relations between Catalonia and MadridRather than bringing unity against a common foe, the attacks in Catalonia that left 15 people dead appear to have hardened divisions between Catalans seeking independence for their region and Spaniards looking to prevent that from happening.
As Trump doubles down on Afghanistan, Russians shake their headsThe US president's decision to extend the war, reversing his campaign pledges to withdraw from it, stand in sharp contrast to the lessons that Mikhail Gorbachev and the USSR took from the conflict almost 30 years ago.
As Venezuela melts down, uncomfortable introspection for Europe's leftistsLeftists like British Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn have long had warm words for Venezuela's聽chavistas. But as famine has racked the country and President Nichol谩s Maduro has turned dictatorial, those words are coming back to bite them.
Refugee exodus from Venezuela washes up on Spanish shoresNearly 4,000 Venezuelans petitioned Spain for asylum last year, surpassing Ukrainians and Syrians. But in the absence of war in Venezuela, most of those applications will likely be rejected.
First LookFour suspects in Barcelona attacks face courtFour men in a terror cell linked to Thursday's fatal van attacks in Barcelona appeared in court on Tuesday. ISIS has claimed responsibility for the attacks.
First LookSpanish authorities hunting one man in Barcelona vehicle attacks22-year-old Younes Aboyaaquob has been linked to the fatal vehicle attack in Barcelona. Authorities have pieced together a narrative detailing Aboyaaquob's actions after the incident. 聽
Grenfell fire casts harsh light on London's dwindling low-income housingThe tragedy at Grenfell has shone a spotlight on London's housing policy and raised questions over who benefits from the city鈥檚 real-estate boom 鈥撀燼nd who falls through the cracks.
First LookSpanish police thwart second vehicle attack south of BarcelonaFive would-be attackers are shot dead after attempting to drive through tourists in the seaside town of聽Cambrils hours after a van killed 13 people in Barcelona. Spanish police are on the hunt for the driver of the vehicle, who remains at large.
Driven from US shores, neo-Nazi website finds no haven in Russia eitherKremlin watchdog聽Roskomnadzors' decision to shut down The Daily Stormer hate site underscores the very one-sided nature of the 'alt-right's' love affair with Russia.
First LookISIS claims credit for Barcelona van attackIn the deadliest attack in Spain since March 2004, more than 12 people were killed and dozens injured when a van sped down a pedestrian walkway in one of Barcelona's busiest tourist hubs on Thursday.
First LookUK government voices opposition to Irish border postsBritain said there must be no border posts or electronic checks between Northern Ireland and the Irish republic after Brexit, and it committed itself to maintaining the longstanding, border-free Common Travel Area covering the UK and Ireland.
FocusAfter Thatcher, New Labour, and austerity, has Britain decided to turn left again?Not long ago, Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn鈥檚 calls for economic redistribution were seen by many within his own party as a liability. But today a decisive shift to the left seems possible, even probable in a bastion of Anglo-Saxon capitalism.
In Charlottesville aftermath, Europe sees widening divide with USThe lack of a quick, clear response to the weekend events in Charlottesville from the White House left Europe 鈥� which has had a long struggle with racism and white supremacy 鈥� deeply concerned about Trump's values.
Why Poland's crisis may come down to a president and a puppet masterLast month, President Duda unexpectedly vetoed two controversial government bills, setting up a possible power struggle with Jaroslaw Kaczynski, the party's passionate leader. The result could help solve Poland's roiling constitutional crisis where opposition protests and EU criticism have not.
Civil activism: Are Russians exiting the Soviet eclipse?The Russian public largely believes that it is up to the state to organize everything 鈥� a notion the Kremlin is happy to encourage in the political sphere. But in the nonpolitical realm, grassroots projects are shooting up in ways they never have before.
On one tiny Greek island, a warm welcome for Syrian refugeesOn Tilos, where fewer than 500 people live (and they're outnumbered by goats 45 to 1), locals have given shelter, jobs, and education to twelve families 鈥� and want them to stay.
Swimming in the Seine by 2024 Games? Yes, we canal!Swimming in Parisian waterways has been officially banned since 1923, due to poor water quality, heavy traffic, and strong currents. But the city has promised to clean the water in preparation for the 2024 Olympics.
First LookGerman diesel industry feels local and global pressure to go electricAs Australia and other major European powers push gas and diesel bans, German lawmakers and auto manufacturers convened Wednesday with hopes to salvage diesel, an industry that fuels 800,000 jobs and comprises the nation's largest export.
