Europe news on The Boston Report covers governments and elections from Berlin to Paris and London, the European Union’s debates in Brussels, NATO’s European members, and Russia’s war in Ukraine. This page lists World News desk reports that name European countries, EU institutions or the major European security stories we file each week.
It is an archive of our reporting, not a live wire or a scoreboard. Casualty figures, protest turnout and budget totals appear only in the sourced stories themselves, or on specialized trackers that chart those numbers over time. For the war, use the Ukraine war tracker. For street protests, turnout and arrests, use the Europe protest tracker and the France protest tracker.
Longer analysis of alliances and negotiations sits in Geopolitics. A NATO or EU story may also appear under International Organizations. Country pages below collect reports that are clearly about Ukraine, Russia, Germany, France or the United Kingdom.
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Showing 10 matching stories (page 9 of 13), newest first, from the World News archive—not only the latest desk window.
Belgium F-16 Jets for Ukraine: 10 to Be Delivered by Year-End
Belgium will hand Ukraine 10 F-16s by the end of 2026 as F-35 deliveries catch up. Size, timeline, ammunition and why the jets matter.
Settlers Attack European Diplomats in West Bank Village of Taybeh
Masked settlers knocked down a French mayor and smashed a Belgian mission car in Taybeh, a day after a Washington Post photographer was hurt.
Fire Hits St. Petersburg Oil Terminal in Massive Drone Attack on Russia
Drones hit St. Petersburg on Oct. 18, sparking a fire at the Petersburg Oil Terminal. Officials say 126 were downed nearby and 127 near…
Violence Erupts at France Protests a Day After Macron Calls for Calm
Rioters looted shops in Paris, burned Lyon's tourist office and stormed Marseille's town hall, a day after Macron urged calm. Arrests, reactions, context.
French Protests Turn Violent: Gun Shop Looting and France’s Gun Laws Explained
Oct. 17 French protests saw looting and 272 arrests. What's confirmed about gun shop looting, the 2023 Marseille case, and France's A-D gun categories.
Bulgaria Asks NATO for Jets, Anti-Drone Help After Black Sea Attacks
After drones sank two ships off its coast, Bulgaria asked NATO for combat aircraft and counter-drone systems. Ambassadors meet next week.
Trump Waives Graham Act Russia Sanctions Before Deadline
Trump's Oct. 16 order paused the Graham Act's tariffs and most sanctions on Russia and its oil buyers. Here is what changed and who…
Starshield Speed Limit: Musk Says U.S. Controls Ukraine Curbs
A Starshield speed limit cut links for Ukrainian drones above 160 km/h. Musk says the U.S. military and Trump decide such curbs; service is…
Russia Diesel Deal Equals About 10 Days of U.S. Demand, Analysts Say
The Russia diesel deal adds 4.8M tons, about 10 days of U.S. demand. Goldman sees $1-$2/bbl relief; New England diesel sits at $6.44.
Analysis: Why France’s Student Unrest Looks Different From Usual Protests
Analysis: French protest culture is often described as theatrical, from casserolades to ballet on the Opera steps. Why the 2026 student unrest looks different.
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