Mass demonstrations and protests have taken place in countries across Europe in recent days, staged for the most part by young people. In many cases there have been outbreaks of violence and looting, with property being set on fire in France and Albania. Europe's media examines the causes.

At least seven merchant ships have reportedly been attacked by drones in the Black Sea off the coasts of Romania and Bulgaria in recent days. It is not yet clear who is behind the strikes, which are fuelling concerns about a further escalation of the war in Ukraine and jeopardising key trade routes. Europe's press discusses how Nato and Turkey should react and whether the Baltic will be the next target.

US President Donald Trump has levelled new accusations against Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, saying that the US has "given Ukraine a lot – they've given us nothing" and that Zelensky was "no real help" in the peace efforts. The Ukrainian President had complained about a lack of support from the US. The press wonders whose interests are being served with these comments.