Featured World Economy Sports Latest Hotspots Donate Search

Keyword

Featured World Eco Sports New Hot Support Go

Loading page…

Axios News

World news — politics, business, society, and sports; a modern reading layout on every device.

Newsletter

Get a curated summary by email. Email language matches the site language when you subscribe.

Newsletter page & unsubscribe

Quick links

Featured
Latest
World
Economy

About

Editorial focus: global news with emphasis on politics, economy, society, and sports.
Contact
Donate

← Home

Topic

Europe

3 articles

World

Overnight News Roundup: May 1, 2026

Overnight and into early morning on May 1, 2026, multiple significant events unfolded worldwide, drawing global attention. In Europe, EU leaders continued discussions on a new round of sanctions targeting Russia. In the Middle East, a large explosion struck an oil refinery in southern Iraq, injuring at least five people. Meanwhile, Wall Street closed in the red, the WHO warned of a new SARS-CoV-2 subvariant in Asia, and UEFA confirmed the Champions League semifinal schedule.

May 1, 2026

World

Approximately 80,000 U.S. troops stationed in Europe

The U.S. European Command (EUCOM) says about 80,000 U.S. troops are stationed in Europe, with 38,000 in Germany. The numbers change nearly monthly due to exercises and rotations. The announcement follows President Trump's comments on possibly cutting forces in Germany, Spain, and Italy.

May 1, 2026

World

Europe called 'fastest-warming continent' in new climate report

Europe is the fastest-warming continent, according to a new joint report by the WMO and ECMWF. In 2025, nearly all of Europe recorded above-average annual temperatures, leading to intense heatwaves, wildfires that scorched over 1 million hectares, and significant glacier and snow cover loss. The report warns that climate change is an urgent present reality.

Apr 29, 2026

Europe | Axios News