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Moves towards ‘single European sky’ sought to foil air traffic control strikes

Europe's largest airlines are lobbying the continent's governments to allow neighbouring countries to carry out air traffic control (ATC) in airspace affected by industrial...

Paris in gridlock as Seine levels continue to rise

Water levels in the River Seine in Paris are still rising despite France's unseasonable spate of heavy rain beginning to taper off, officials have...

France floods force Louvre closure

Rivers in Europe have burst their banks from Paris to the southern German state of Bavaria, killing six people, trapping thousands more in homes...

Three Syrians arrested in Germany over suspected Islamic State terror plot

Three Syrian men suspected of planning an attack in Dusseldorf for the Islamic State group have been arrested in Germany. Prosecutors say a fourth suspect,...

Thousands evacuated as Paris hit by floods

Thousands of people have been evacuated as floods continue to threaten homes and businesses across the Paris region. French authorities said areas along the River...

Paris to set up camp for migrants

The mayor of Paris has announced plans to create a centre to take in migrants with nowhere to go. Anne Hidalgo said she wants the...

Costa Concordia captain’s conviction and sentence upheld

An Italian appeals court has upheld the conviction and 16-year prison sentence for the captain of the Costa Concordia cruise ship that capsized off...

Strikes disrupt transport services across Belgium

Public-sector employees are staging a strike across Belgium, disrupting train and bus services as well as schools, prisons and mail delivery. Belgium's state railway said...

Three children left fighting for their lives after lightning bolt hits Paris park

Three children were fighting for their lives after a sudden storm sent a bolt of lightning crashing down on a birthday party in a...

French protesters disrupt airport as fuel shortages ease

French union activists have disrupted Marseille airport and halted activity at half of the country's oil refineries in protests over changes to the labour...

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