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From wandering cobblestone alleyways to sipping espresso in centuries-old courtyards, the draw of Europe is undeniable, but it doesn’t always require crossing the Atlantic. Across the United States, a handful of towns strongly resemble those found in Europe, with quaint village squares and culturally rooted cuisine.  “Many U.S. towns were intentionally designed and inspired by European architecture, culture, and traditions, whether that’s Bavarian alpine villages, Swiss-inspired mountain towns, or Southern cities

A new drive to boost military service is spreading across Europe as Russia's continued war against Ukraine jolts fearful governments into action...

US President Donald Trump is threatening an additional 25% tariff on India as well as higher tariffs on other countries that buy Russian oil, in an attempt to pressure Moscow to end the war in Ukraine. But the United States and Europe themselves are still doing billions of dollars in trade with Russia – although

AMSTERDAM — Around 1.8 million people are infected with hepatitis C virus in European Union and European Economic Area countries, according to the latest estimates. The burden is particularly high among people who inject drugs, those in prison, and some migrant populations. Many with the infection are undiagnosed...

Embattled British Prime Minister Theresa May was met with sympathy but firm refusals on a desperate tour of European capitals on Tuesday, with EU leaders ruling out any renegotiation of the Brexit deal. A day after she postponed a crucial vote on the deal in the British parliament, May said she was meeting EU counterparts

Spaceo plans to launch its drag sail demonstrator in 2027 ahead of a de-orbit mission the following year. Credit: Spaceo TAMPA, Fla. — A group of European companies has secured government funds to test an inflatable drag sail in space by 2028, designed to swiftly deorbit its host satellite after mission completion. Two-year-old Portuguese startup

Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is suing the Trump administration, Kari Lake, the U.S. Agency for Global Media and USAGM acting CEO Victor Morales over moves to terminate the news organization's federal funding.The big picture: The lawsuit that was filed Tuesday says "Congress has appropriated funds specifically for RFE/RL" and "expressly directed" the USAGM to make

Europe is looking to Argonaut to ensure autonomous access to the Moon's surface. Credit: Thales Alenia Space / E.Briot ORLANDO, Fla. — Thales Alenia Space announced a contract worth nearly $900 million Jan. 30 to develop and deliver the Lunar Descent Element (LDE) for Argonaut, the European Space Agency’s cargo lander slated for missions to