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A man charges his electric car at an electrical charging point in Rivas Vaciamadrid, Spain, Tuesday, June 15, 2021. Spain is Europe's second-leading car maker but it is lagging behind when it comes to electric cars, a situation that the government aims to change by using around five billion euros of the EU pandemic recovery funds to kickstart the electric car industry. The government plans to spend big, to install a network of public recharging stations and to convince customers about the benefits of buying electric or hybrid vehicles. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)
Spain hopes to jumpstart electric car industry with EU funds

By Joseph Wilson Jun. 16, 2021 02:32 AM EDT

England's goalkeeper Jordan Pickford, right, goes for the ball ahead of England's Tyrone Mings, left, and Croatia's Bruno Petkovic during the Euro 2020 soccer championship group D match between England and Croatia, at Wembley stadium, London, Sunday, June 13, 2021. (Laurence Griffiths, Pool via AP)
The Latest: Spectators injured by parachuting protestor

By The Associated Press Jun. 15, 2021 08:15 AM EDT

Interior view of the Allianz Arena stadium in Munich, Monday, June 14, 2021 the day before the Euro 2020 soccer championship group F match between France and Germany. (Alexander Hassenstein, Pool via AP)
Germany vs France 6/15/2021

Jun. 14, 2021 11:58 AM EDT

A man entering the national library in The Hague, Netherlands, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2020, passes a sign informing visitors to wear mandatory face masks. Wearing face masks in publicly accessible indoor venues such as libraries, museums became obligatory in the Netherlands on Dec. 1, 2020, when a new temporary law underpinning existing government coronavirus restrictions came into force. (AP Photo/Peter Dejong)
Dutch government pledges new support to virus-hit businesses

By Mike Corder Dec. 09, 2020 05:45 AM EST

Garbage is seen next to beach at Fiumicino, near Rome, Saturday, Aug. 15, 2020. Italy produced 10% less garbage during its coronavirus lockdown, but environmentalists warn that increased reliance on disposable masks and packaging is imperiling efforts to curb single-use plastics that end up in oceans and seas. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini)
Italy garbage dips with virus lockdowns, but plastics rise

By Paolo Santalucia And Nicole Winfield Aug. 16, 2020 02:25 AM EDT

In this photo provided by Grégoire Rouxel a ship, top right, off shore that ran aground is leaking fuel in the ocean, Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in Mauritius. The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius has declared a "state of environmental emergency" after a Japanese-owned ship that ran aground offshore days ago began spilling tons of fuel. Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth announced the development late Friday, Aug. 7, as satellite images showed a dark slick spreading near environmental areas the government called "very sensitive." (@gregrouxel via AP)
Mauritius scrambles to counter oil spill from grounded ship

By Cara Anna Aug. 08, 2020 10:29 AM EDT

Global shares up ... Next Davos summit to include virtual forums ... First recession in 29 years for Australia

Jun. 03, 2020 06:45 AM EDT
TOKYO (AP) — Global shares rose today after Wall Street extended its gains for a third straight day, driven by optimism over economies reopening from shutdowns...