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Sick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in Europe

Sick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries?

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Heat wave: European countries report 3,700 excess deaths

Thousands of excess fatalities have been recorded across Europe following last week's heat wave, especially among older people. In France, the prime minister is facing a no-confidence vote over the crisis.

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Pope Leo calls on Europe to do more for migrants

The pontiff's trip to the migration frontline of Lampedusa underscored a stark message for Europe and the United States as intolerance and indifference rise.

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Why US train travel lags behind Asia and Europe

As flights get pricier and gas prices stay high, more US travelers are turning to trains — and hitting a system built for freight, not people.

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Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, France and Spain

Six countries in southern Europe have been hit by wildfires. One of the blazes, in southwestern France, could affect Monday's third stage of the Tour de France, authorities warn.

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European space telescope Euclid spots oldest quasars yet

Think of quasars as time machines. Rare but revealing. They are light from the beginnings of the universe that let astronomers investigate how early galaxies formed.

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Can India, Europe build a clean energy supply chain beyond China?

With China dominating every step of the solar energy production chain, governments in India and Europe are looking to reduce their overreliance on a single supplier.

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Canada awards Germany major submarine contract

Canadian PM Carney said the deal of up to 12 German-built submarines will be the "largest in Canadian history." Germany had pushed hard for the order, which comes as Canada seeks stronger ties with Europe.

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NATO chief boasts European spending ahead of key summit

Under pressure from Washington, the impetus is on European NATO members at this week's summit in Ankara to show they can deliver on defense spending commitments.

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The Australian tree reshaping the world's wildfires

As Europe experiences another summer of extreme heat and wildfire warnings, one tree imported from Australia is coming under renewed scrutiny across the world: eucalyptus.

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Albanian PM defends €4 million Kanye West concert

Albania doubled down on hosting US rapper Kanye ⁠West, as several European countries have banned his performance. PM Edi Rama claimed the gig would generate €100 million in revenue for the country.

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Germany: June heat wave linked to 5,000 excess deaths

Several other European Union countries reported thousands of additional deaths as June 2026 officially became the hottest on record for bloc.

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