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Exclusive: Latest figures show France accounts for half of all delays across Europe, partly due to strike

Porsche has not lost faith in electric vehicles. Even though Taycan sales fell 49 percent last year and continued to drop by 6 percent in the first half of 2025, Zuffenhausen is pressing ahead with its EV agenda. The company is encouraged by the early success of its second-generation Macan,…

The child’s death from measles comes amid an uptick in infections in both the UK and mainland Europe in recent years.

Major indices suffer heavy losses as EU ministers prepare to discuss response to US president’s latest trade salvo.

French President pledges to increase military budget as his nation celebrates Bastille Day

The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would not impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports before 1 August, allowing time for negotiation.

President Emmanuel Macron has called for a massive boost to France's defence spending, saying freedom in Europe was facing a greater threat than at any time since the end of World War II.

Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has described the European flag as symbolising Europe’s 'Judeo-Christian roots', triggering controversy.