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How One Man’s Quest for a Musketeer’s Bones Got Him Locked Up

13 septembre 2026 à 07:51
A secret archaeological dig inside a Dutch church has led to drama worthy of Alexandre Dumas. Did Wim Dijkman really find the bones of the fourth musketeer? We may never know.

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The Church of Saint Peter and Paul in Maastricht, where the bones were found.

How Fighting Fires Became an All-of-Europe Project

9 septembre 2026 à 22:44
The European Union isn’t known for firefighting expertise. But with the continent ablaze, Brussels is playing a growing role.

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Firefighters near Lacanau, France, in July. Some French firefighters are learning new techniques fighting blazes elsewhere in Europe.

Ukraine’s Unexpected $27 Billion Budget Gap Rattles Europe

9 septembre 2026 à 05:05
An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.

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President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed military forces and European leaders during Ukraine’s Independence Day in Kyiv last month.

Ukraine’s Unexpected $27 Billion Budget Gap Rattles Europe

9 septembre 2026 à 05:05
An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelensky offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.

© Pool photo by Henry Nicholls

President Volodymyr Zelensky addressed military forces and European leaders during Ukraine’s Independence Day in Kyiv last month.

Why Iceland and Others Might Want In, Not Out, of the E.U. Club

29 août 2026 à 03:09
A few years ago, some feared the European Union was going out of style. Now Iceland is mulling membership alongside a long list of candidates.

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Reykjavik, Iceland’s capital. A vote on Saturday will determine whether the country restarts talks to join the European Union.
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