Those on the other side of the Atlantic this week are facing boiling temperatures as a heatwave engulfs much of Western Europe. Many countries are expected to see record-breaking highs on Monday and ...

The devastating drought in Europe now extends to nearly two-thirds of the continent, in what European officials say is likely the worst drought in 500 years. The findings came with the European ...

Europe's glaciers may disappear by the end of the century, forever changing the continent's rivers. NPR's Rob Schmitz reports from Switzerland.

Disregard what you learned in geography class—Earth may not have seven continents after all. From the earliest of grades, schoolchildren around the world have memorized the same lineup: Africa, ...

Unearthing the mysteries of our planet’s past, ancient maps offer a unique window into the world as it once was, depicting continents that have long since disappeared. These maps, coupled with modern ...

For over seventy years, U.S. military power has formed the backbone of Europe’s security architecture. American leadership enabled the continent to prioritize political integration and economic ...