Europe
Barcelona’s Primavera Sound festival grows even larger
Music festivals are ever-expanding enterprises, adding new locations and dates, even if they're repeating the same line-up.
The hacker Bassterlord in his own words: Portrait of an access broker as a young man
Liverpool steps in to host Eurovision Song Contest
Podcast host Roger Bennett on the joys of soccer
John Bolton: Trump doesn’t understand ‘the gravity of responsibility’
'Love is essential': Some EU countries relax rules for separated cross-border couples
Closed borders during the coronavirus pandemic have taken long-distance relationships to a whole new level. Now, some countries are providing sweet relief for cross-border couples. Norway's new rules took effect July 15.
Coronavirus postponed Russia’s Victory Day. That could be a problem for Putin.
On the 75th anniversary of Victory Day in Russia, there will be no rumbling tanks, troop formations or mass crowds. The absence of the pomp that usually accompanies May 9 in Russia could prove problematic for President Vladimir Putin.
Top scientist says he quit research council over poor European response to COVID-19
Mauro Ferrari, head of Europe's top science body, resigned from his post — passionately citing frustration with institutional resistance and bureaucratic infighting in the EU's complex structures. He spoke with The World's Marco Werman about problems facing the European response to COVID-19.
Europe is not afraid to regulate Big Tech. EU Competition Commissioner Vestager explains why.
The struggle between tech companies and government regulators continues. In many ways, Europe is ahead of policing high-tech companies.
German soccer star's departure puts focus on German relations with Turkish community
The former president of the German football league called the resignation "a major setback for integration efforts beyond football in our country."
Chronic insomnia plagues young migrants long after they reach their destination
A recent performance of a play in London highlighted the struggles that young migrants face after they reach the UK. Many of them toss and turn, unable to sleep.
Helmut Kohl, chancellor who reunified Germany, is dead at 87
Kohl served as chancellor from 1982 to 1998, guiding his country through the end of the Cold War and into reunification — but not without some pain.
While May forms her Government, Brussels is impatient for Brexit negotiations
With the two-year clock on Brexit ticking away since March, EU officials have dismissed the suggestion of postponing the negotiations.
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Trump asked, 'At what point do they start laughing at us as a country?' Um, right now.
President Trump thought pulling out of the Paris climate accord would make other countries stop laughing at America. It didn't work.
The incredible story of Italian cyclist Gino Bartali, who risked his life to rescue Jews during the Holocaust
The legendary three-time winner of the Giro d'Italia eluded Nazis by smuggling false documents in the frame of his bike during training runs.