All Europe
- Ukraine in play: How Chinese investments change the game
Ukrainian industry is ailing. And with the West showing little interest in helping, China has stepped in – and could reshape Ukraine's allegiances.
- First Look'Angels of the Salt': Venice volunteers save works from flooding
Thousands of young Venetians, clad in rubber boots, are wading through water to save precious sheet music from the worst flooding of their lifetimes.
- ‘Double discrimination’: In French soccer, being female and LGBTQ
As gay players fight for acceptance in the game and off the field, women in soccer also seek pay equity with men.
- First LookVenice 'on its knees' as worst flood in 53 years hits islands
Water levels reached 74 inches, bypassing the city's usual flood defenses. The mayor has called on Rome to declare a state of emergency.
- Brexit gives a nudge to ‘separation of powers’ in Britain
Brexit has overturned many apple carts in the U.K. Now it is prompting constitutional controversy as the role of a 10-year-old Supreme Court rises.
- The Berlin Wall is long gone. Its notorious prison still stands.
The Rolling Stones, considered subversive, were rumored to be performing near the Berlin Wall in 1969. Hundreds of fans who showed up were jailed.
- First LookIn France, portrait theft sparks debate among judges
Activists are stealing presidential portraits to protest France's climate policies, but their trials have turned into debates on civil disobedience.
- First LookPro-Spain Catalans push back on Barcelona secession protests
Catalans who want the region to remain part of Spain are increasingly frustrated with disruptions brought by a new wave of pro-independence protests.
- Progress WatchHeat waves: How France has cut death toll 90% since 2003
In 2003, France suffered a heat wave that left more than 15,000 dead. This past summer, the heat wave was worse, but the death toll plunged.
- While MPs feud over Brexit, food banks wonder how to feed the hungry
Britain’s food banks have seen increasing demand in recent years, and supplies are under stress. Brexit could make the problem worse.
- Russia joins the climate crusade – in its own way
Russia seems to be showing signs of taking climate change more seriously. It marks a shifting of thought, but perhaps not yet a very deep one.
- As UK sets poll date, a voter’s dilemma: Vote on party, or vote on Brexit?
The Labour Party has long held sway in rural Wales. But Leave dominates there too. On Dec. 12, Welsh voters must choose between party and Brexit.
- First LookRenewed Muslim headscarf debate strains France's secular views
A mother wearing a headscarf on a school field trip has reignited the debate about religious observances in France.
- First LookCelibacy challenge: Amazon bishops want married men as priests
After a three-week synod, Amazon bishops voted to allow married men to be priests. Pope Francis is also looking at the role of women as deacons.
- Russia gloats as US leaves Syria – but frets about keeping the peace
Russia has insisted that the U.S. needed to play a role in brokering peace in Syria. But with the cease-fire deal, it’s now all up to the Kremlin.
- Progress WatchPolitical thaw in Hungary? Orbán loses his lock on cities.
Viktor Orbán has had a monopoly on power in Hungary for years by stifling political competition. But the opposition found a way to win in the cities.
- First LookSpain relocates former dictator's remains, reexamines his legacy
Moving the remains of Gen. Francisco Franco is seen as a symbolic gesture by Spain's socialist government to rid the capital of fascist relics.
- Who is Putin? Even to Russians, a mystery (audio)
Is Vladimir Putin really the Lex Luthor type character the U.S. makes him out to be? Our Moscow correspondent shares how Russians view their leader.
- As Boris tries to cinch Brexit, two Brits try to make sense of it all
Brexit nears a turning point as Boris Johnson seeks to push his deal across the finish line. A brief conversation about what is happening.
- First LookAs Brexit deadline looms, Boris Johnson faces hard choices
Boris Johnson supporters say they have the votes to pass his new Brexit plan and won't need to delay past Oct. 31. Critics have other plans.