3. Europe – Page 878

The tree, revered for its symmetrical perch between two hills along ancient Hadrian’s Wall, was cut down in the early hours of 28 September 2023, damaging the stone wall as it crashed to the ground.

How does the European Union want to make toys safe for children?

Supported by most political forces, the EU institutions advanced a proposal to ban toxic chemicals from toys sold in European markets. Those chemicals could pose considerable health risks for kids.

What caused the power outage in Spain and Portugal? – Reuters

Police in Sweden say several people injured in apparent shooting

In a statement, police said they had received several calls from members of the public to report noises that sounded like gunfire.

EU governments discuss action on disinformation over climate policy

Environment ministers discussed on Tuesday how to counter disinformation and propaganda targeting the EU’s climate and environmental policies, less than 24 hours after a catastrophic power cut in Spain and Portugal gave wing to precisely the kind of fake news and spin that are causing concern.

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April 29, 2025

Drought fears for grains growing season mount in Central Europe

As Germany’s main growing season kicks off in May, concerns are rising that spring-sown crops could be at risk, with drought and erratic rainfall affecting the country and much of Europe.

The latest reports from European and German climate…

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April 29, 2025

Latest news bulletin | April 29th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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April 29, 2025

Trump has neutral impact on European voting patterns, study finds

Donald Trump isn’t influencing voting patterns in Europe and the EU may be more disconnected from his presidency than was originally thought, according to a report by academics within the European Policy Centre.