All Europe
- Manchester attack: three questions to consider
- First LookEurope's economic rebound is unexpectedly robust
According to recent data, the region may begin to see a strong decline in the current 9.5 percent unemployment rate.
- First LookIslamic State group claims Manchester bombing at Ariana Grande concert
The incident is the worst terrorist attack on British soil since the bombings on London's transport system in 2005.
- First LookEU ministers lay out tough mandate for Brexit negotiations
Chief Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier will launch the complex talks following the British election in June.
- As controversy swirls around Trump, Russia watches helplessly
Many in Russia had hoped that the new president could help smooth relations between Moscow and Washington. But as Russia-tied scandals paralyze Trump's administration, now the Kremlin just want US-Russia diplomacy not to get worse.
- In Macron, Germany sees an opportunity to aid France – and boost the EU
The new French president has made economic reform a top priority in his country – something that Germany has long demanded. Now Berlin is indicating a willingness to meet Macron in the middle, by using German resources to help his project.
- How a European song contest offers a glimpse of the Russian psyche
Eurovision 2017 has become yet another stage for the tensions between Russia and Ukraine. But Russia's abstention from this year's edition actually highlights how much the competition – and engagement with Western culture – matters to the Russian public.
- First LookFrench election makes Macron one of the youngest world leaders
Emmanuel Macron is only 39 years old but not the youngest of the youthful world leaders throughout history.
- Why Le Pen, and populists, see Sunday loss as another step forward
Marine Le Pen seemed to lose in a landslide, but fully two-thirds of eligible French voters did not vote for Emmanuel Macron, a populist rejection of the status quo that fits the trend experts see in other democracies in this 'new political era.'
- In Macron, supporters see a champion of optimism
The French president-elect faces the enormous task of channeling the expectations – and some would say idealism – of the movement he founded into a reformist, centrist government that pushes back against populism.
- First LookIs the English language becoming less significant in Europe after Brexit?
The president of the European Commission took this swipe at Britain as tensions are high between EU officials and British Prime Minister Theresa May.
- First LookWhy many Ukrainians think it's time to give up on Russian-occupied region
The region of Donbass is under Russian control, even though Ukrainian politicians are unwilling to legally recognize the region as occupied by Russia.
- Emmanuel Macron: The man who is 'not Le Pen' – and now president of France
Emmanuel Macron promised to shake up a country desperately in need of it. But can a man, who has been buoyed as much by audacity as by intellect and savvy, have the fortitude to bring France forward with the tough reforms it needs?
- First Look'Fake news' makes headlines in French presidential campaign days before the election
Forged documents claiming that frontrunner Emmanuel Macron owned an offshore account in the Caribbean have been debunked, but concerns are high that such false allegations could influence the vote.
- First LookPrince Philip, the 'strength and stay' of Queen Elizabeth, to retire from royal duties
Buckingham Palace said Philip, the longest serving consort in British history, may choose to attend some events from time to time.
- First LookNo holds-barred debate between Le Pen and Macron
With risks and rewards high for both candidates days from the final runoff vote, neither French presidential candidate seemed to win, despite plenty of barbs and heated exchanges.
- How an art museum in Russia became the target of Kremlin police raids
The Nicholas Roerich Museum in Moscow houses more than $100 million in art and archives dedicated to the peace-loving Russian artist and mystic. But it has become the center of a tug of war between sketchy bankers and the Ministry of Culture.
- First LookBritish PM calls for unity in preparation for Brexit
Prime Minister Theresa May hopes that the snap election next month will allow the country to unite behind her as the tug-of-war over Brexit negotiations gets under way.
- First LookMarine Le Pen: When is plagiarism just a 'nod-and-a-wink'?
Aides of the far-right French presidential candidate said the sections of a speech she lifted from a former opponent was an ode to Francois Fillon.
- Jehovah's Witnesses as 'extremists': Court sharpens edges of Russia's religious space
A Supreme Court ruling puts the Jehovah's Witnesses at risk of property seizure and prison over the sect's proselytization and 'radical' beliefs. Even members of the powerful Russian Orthodox Church say the decision goes too far.