All Europe
- Dueling diagnoses roil trial of Norway killer Breivik
Much hangs on whether Anders Breivik, who confessed to killing 77 people last summer, is ruled to be sane or insane. Psychiatrists who found him insane defended their view in Norway court today.
- Russia dismisses claims of fueling Syrian conflict with attack helicopters
Responding to US accusations, Russia insists any weapons it provides to Syria are only used for self-defense and accused the US and others of arming the Syrian rebels.
- French first lady tweet makes headlines for slighting Hollande's ex
French first lady tweet: Valerie Trierweiler, French President François Hollande's partner, has riled the political class with a tweet that she's backing the opponent of Hollande's ex-partner Segolene Royal.
- Tortoises divorce after 115 years of marriage
Tortoises divorce: A pair of giant tortoises are getting a 'divorce' after living together in European zoos for 115 years.
- Protests are looking permanent in Russia
The huge turnout for today's anti-government rally in Moscow, despite recent intimidation tactics, sends a message to Vladimir Putin that he may have to coexist with an opposition movement.
- Cameron left his daughter at a pub? Britain shrugs, commiserates.
Although some derided Prime Minister David Cameron for forgetting his daughter in a pub, his predicament struck a chord with most Britons – many of whom said they had done the same thing.
- Russian police raid activists' homes on eve of massive anti-Putin protest
The opposition sees the raid as the latest effort to intimidate Russians who have been protesting Vladimir Putin's government since December.
- France headed toward undivided leftist government
Leftist parties performed strongly in Round 1 of France's parliamentary elections yesterday, setting up President François Hollande to have wide latitude in governing.
- Spain's PM hails 100 billion euro lifeline, denies deficit impact
Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy applauded the large European loan for Spain's struggling banks, but claimed the money would not add to the country's deficit.
- Will French voters deliver parliament to Hollande's party?
Tomorrow's parliamentary elections in France will determine if President François Hollande will face a divided government that could challenge his agenda.
- Three things to watch for in Euro 2012 It’s day one of the Euro 2012 championship, the world’s most prestigious soccer tournament after the World Cup. Will Spain defend their title, or will a challenger like Germany or the Netherlands usurp the throne? How will Poland and Ukraine perform as the tournament’s first Eastern European hosts? Here are three things to watch for as the month-long tournament unfolds:
- Norwegian court gets to heart of Breivik trial: Is he sane?
With the beginning of testimony by a slew of psychiatrists, Norway's trial of Anders Behring Breivik has reached its crux – determining whether he was sane when he killed 77 people last summer.
- Is France ready for its trailblazing new first lady?
Valerie Trierweiler, France's first lady, is not married to President Hollande, and she plans to continue working as a journalist.
- Spain's biggest hurdle to a bank recovery: public distrust
Key to averting a banking collapse in Spain is persuading the public it's safe to keep money in the country – but government actions only exacerbated a loss in confidence.
- Rumors of German-Israeli nuclear missile deal pique debate on 'special relationship'
German leaders have always made support for Israel's security a part of their foreign policy, but as the Holocaust recedes into the past, fewer Germans agree.
- Britain's Big Lunch aims to bridge big divides amid Jubilee's good spirits
The annual Big Lunch, in which Britons of all walks of life gather to share meals, has been wrapped into Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee festivities this year.
- Russian activists sound alarm at soaring fines for civil 'disorder'
The Russian parliament is rushing through a bill that will impose large fines for a wide range of protests. Activists say the hikes amount to financial intimidation to chill the protest movement.