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A man with a metal detector unearths a major gold treasure in Denmark

A 1500-year-old pre-Viking discovery is one of the most significant gold troves consisting of over 20 precious objects, which makes it a crucial find in Danish history

European countries reduce staff, close embassies in Afghanistan

Denmark and Norway announce that they are closing their embassies in Afghanistan for now as Germany draws down staff in its mission amid a rapid Taliban advance across the country.

A joint Turkey - EU approach for the growing Afghan refugee wave

Europe will not be able to convince Ankara to open its borders to host Afghan refugees. It should work with Turkey diplomatically and financially instead.

France halts deportations of Afghan asylum seekers

The French Interior Ministry says it suspended expulsions of Afghan migrants in early July over the deteriorating security situation in Afghanistan as the Taliban gains ground.

England survive Denmark scare to reach Euro 2020 final

England will return to its national football stadium on Sunday to play Italy, competing in its first final since the 1966 World Cup. That remains England’s only international title.

Italy hold nerves to beat Spain on penalties in epic Euro 2020 semi-final

Italy beat Spain 4-2 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in a magnificent Euro 2020 semi-final at Wembley. They will face either England or Denmark in Sunday's final.

UK plans to send migrants to offshore asylum centres

The Home Office reportedly will pass a provision for the first time to send migrants to an ‘African hub’ asylum processing centre.

Eriksen's cardiac arrest prompts hundreds of Danes to get CPR training app

The app is part of a scheme backed by non-profit foundation TrygFonden and directs citizen responders to assist heart attack victims.

Denmark passes law to deport asylum seekers outside Europe despite outcry

The bill would allow Denmark to move refugees arriving on Danish soil to asylum centres in possible partner countries such as Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia and others.

Macron, Merkel say US spying on European allies unacceptable

Danish public broadcaster Danmarks Radio and other European media outlets say the US National Security Agency had eavesdropped on Danish underwater internet cables from 2012 to 2014 to spy on top politicians in Germany, Sweden, Norway and France.

Is Denmark planning on sending asylum seekers to Rwanda?

A potential offshore asylum center in the African country has come under the spotlight after Denmark's decision to deport Syrians.

Biden closes climate summit with world leaders pledging action

Could the planet finally be on track to limiting climate change? After US President Joe Biden ramped up ambitions with a climate summit, experts are cautiously saying yes — although a difficult path lies ahead.