/tags/europe Europe en-US WLRN Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:26:00 GMT /2022-09-05/liz-truss-is-the-u-k-s-next-prime-minister Truss, who currently serves as foreign minister, will be the U.K.'s new prime minister, after the Conservative Party named her as its next leader on Monday, replacing the outgoing Boris Johnson. Mon, 05 Sep 2022 08:26:00 GMT /2022-09-05/liz-truss-is-the-u-k-s-next-prime-minister Willem Marx /news/2022-08-12/the-drought-across-europe-is-drying-up-rivers-killing-fish-and-shriveling-crops An unprecedented drought is afflicting nearly half of the European continent, damaging farm economies, forcing water restrictions and causing wildfires and threatening aquatic species. Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:15:45 GMT /news/2022-08-12/the-drought-across-europe-is-drying-up-rivers-killing-fish-and-shriveling-crops The Associated Press /news/2022-07-18/parts-of-the-u-s-and-europe-are-bracing-for-some-of-their-hottest-temperatures-yet Parts of the Great Plains are forecast to hit record-breaking temperatures this week, while in Europe, extreme heat has fueled wildfires and contributed to hundreds of deaths in recent days. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:41:48 GMT /news/2022-07-18/parts-of-the-u-s-and-europe-are-bracing-for-some-of-their-hottest-temperatures-yet Shauneen Miranda /news/2022-06-20/pain-at-the-gas-pump-is-being-felt-around-the-world Across the globe drivers are rethinking their habits and personal finances amid skyrocketing prices for gasoline and diesel. Mon, 20 Jun 2022 14:20:31 GMT /news/2022-06-20/pain-at-the-gas-pump-is-being-felt-around-the-world The Associated Press /news/2022-05-30/the-eu-will-block-most-russian-oil-imports-as-hungarys-orban-fights-off-a-total-ban Pipeline deliveries, which are critical to Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, won't be affected by the ban. The much more complicated issue of Russian natural gas remains unresolved. Tue, 31 May 2022 10:09:27 GMT /news/2022-05-30/the-eu-will-block-most-russian-oil-imports-as-hungarys-orban-fights-off-a-total-ban The Associated Press /news/2022-05-04/eu-leader-calls-for-russian-oil-ban-in-new-set-of-sanctions The EU chief concedes that that getting all 27 member countries — some of them highly dependent on Russia for energy supplies — to agree on oil sanctions will be extremely difficult. Wed, 04 May 2022 11:58:50 GMT /news/2022-05-04/eu-leader-calls-for-russian-oil-ban-in-new-set-of-sanctions The Associated Press /news/2022-04-25/french-president-emmanuel-macron-beats-his-far-right-rival-to-win-reelection The French election was a tight race that was overshadowed by the war in Ukraine and saw a surge in support for extremist ideas. Mon, 25 Apr 2022 10:36:21 GMT /news/2022-04-25/french-president-emmanuel-macron-beats-his-far-right-rival-to-win-reelection The Associated Press /news/2022-04-21/he-won-the-lottery-now-the-clock-is-ticking-to-prove-his-identity-and-claim-it Winning over a quarter million dollars was easy for an undocumented 28-year-old Algerian man in Belgium. Getting his winnings has proven to be a challenge spanning two continents. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:19:37 GMT /news/2022-04-21/he-won-the-lottery-now-the-clock-is-ticking-to-prove-his-identity-and-claim-it Ayen Bior /news/2022-04-11/macron-and-le-pen-head-to-a-runoff-in-frances-presidential-election For months, the election seemed like a shoo-in for President Emmanuel Macron. It's now a tossup amid a strong challenge from the far right's Marine Le Pen. Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:08:14 GMT /news/2022-04-11/macron-and-le-pen-head-to-a-runoff-in-frances-presidential-election Eleanor Beardsley /news/2022-04-04/hungarys-viktor-orban-claims-a-4th-term-extending-his-autocratic-rule The prime minister declared victory in the national elections, claiming a mandate for another term as a partial vote count predicted a strong lead for his right-wing party. Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:50:32 GMT /news/2022-04-04/hungarys-viktor-orban-claims-a-4th-term-extending-his-autocratic-rule The Associated Press