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European inflation soars to record 7.5 percent on fuel, food costs

By Kelvin Chan, Associated Press

Inflation in Europe has soared to another record. It's a fresh sign that rising energy prices fueled by Russia's war in Ukraine are squeezing consumers and adding pressure on the central bank to raise interest rates.

WATCH: Military leaders testify on U.S. activity in Europe before House committee

By Associated Press

Military leaders on Wednesday testified on national security challenges and military activity in Europe before the House Armed Services Committee as Russia's attack on Ukraine continues.

Belgium authorities are intercepting cocaine, but most makes it into Europe anyway

By Willem Marx, Joan Martelli

Antwerp, Belgium, is one of the largest entry points into Europe and home to what Europol believes to be one of the most active cocaine trafficking networks. Local police raided dozens of locations last month and arrested 45 people as…

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Zelensky says Russia sanctions not sufficient

By Associated Press

The Russian military has warned Ukraine’s neighboring countries from hosting its warplanes, saying Moscow may consider them a part of the conflict if Ukrainian aircraft fly combat missions from their territory.

For Ukrainians, some European countries open their doors that were kept closed to Middle Eastern and African refugees

By Renata Brito, Associated Press

While Europeans' hospitality toward Ukrainians has been applauded, it has also highlighted the stark difference in treatment received by Middle Eastern and African migrants and refugees, particularly Syrians who came in 2015.

Harris on Ukraine: World at ‘a decisive moment in history’

By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press

Vice President Kamala Harris said Saturday that the world has arrived at “a decisive moment in history” as the Biden administration warns a Russian invasion of Ukraine in the coming days is highly likely.

U.S. pushes unity on Ukraine ahead of key Russia meetings

By Matthew Lee, Frank Jordans, Associated Press

The Biden administration and its European allies are beginning a series of meetings aimed at showing Russia that an invasion of Ukraine would be met with a forceful response.

COVID puts a damper on Christmas Eve again around the world

By Jack Jeffrey, David Crary, David McHugh, Associated Press

Travel plans are being disrupted because of flight cancellations, as the pandemic once again casts a pall on celebrations around the world.

In the frigid Alps, local volunteers offer migrants warm hearts and comfort

By John Leicester, Associated Press

As Europe erects ever more fearsome barriers against migration, volunteers along the Italy-France border are working to keep migrants from being killed or maimed by cold and mountain mishaps as they cross the high Alps.

Europeans reimpose restrictions as omicron sweeps continent

By Associated Press

Nations across Europe are moving to reimpose tougher measures to stem a new wave of COVID-19 infections spurred by the highly transmissible omicron variant, triggering calls for protests from Paris to Barcelona.