Jeanna Smialek

Alumina processed at a refinery in County Limerick may be feeding Russia’s war in Ukraine, an investigation suggested. There is little agreement on what to do about it.

Europe’s largest alumina refinery has come under scrutiny after an investigation reported that a large quantity of its products were possibly sold to a company that supplies Russian weapons manufacturers.

AUGHINISH, Ireland — The industrial plant rises over a flat stretch of the Shannon estuary in County Limerick, Ireland, a harsh silhouette against an otherwise picturesque landscape.

An unexpected request from President Volodymyr Zelenskyy offered a stark reminder that the cost of the war will rise, challenging Europe.

CAGLIARI, Sardinia — This summer, sweaty Estonians doused fires in Sardinia and Romanians fought flames in France as part of an urgent bid to save a burning continent.

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.

A retired municipal archaeologist insists he's not a D'Artagnan fanatic, but his quest for the hero's remains broke boundaries.

Ukraine’s rail network is a link to the West. With airspace over the country closed, its trains crawl toward the border day and night, ferrying officials and dignitaries such as

Ukraine's rail network is a link to the West. With airspace over the country closed, its trains crawl toward the border day and night, ferrying

Both national governments and the European Union are trying to rapidly increase their capacity to respond to wildfires.