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Which European economy stands to suffer the most from US tariffs?
One-fifth of the EU’s exports are heading to the US. Tariffs on the carmaking sector hit the German economy the most, but potential tariffs on the pharmaceutical one could cost substantially to the Irish economy.
UN orders Turkey to halt deportation of AROPL members
The Committee’s intervention comes after the two men, Ali Lakzaeian Teimour and Jafari Sajjad, were detained by Turkish authorities and faced imminent deportation for distributing religious leaflets. The pair, who had fled Iran to escape state-led persecution, were arrested and
Across the Alps by wheelchair: How two athletes defied terrain, heat and disability
The 18-day journey coincided with a heatwave that brought temperatures of nearly 40°C to Switzerland and Italy.
Kurdish PKK to lay down arms in big step towards ending Turkey conflict
The disarmament process will start under tight security in Iraqi Kurdistan and is expected to take all summer.
'We need finances' and drones, Zelenskyy tells European allies at Rome conference
Zelenskyy's appeal came after at least 10 people were injured overnight into Thursday after Russia attacked Kyiv with another mass missile and drone strike.
Latest news bulletin | July 11th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world
The UK and France have agreed a "one in, one out" deal for migrants crossing the Channel.
IWF urges for ‘loophole’ to be closed in proposed EU laws criminalizing AI child sexual abuse as synthetic videos make ‘huge leaps’ in sophistication
New data reveals AI child sexual abuse continues to spread online as criminals create more realistic, and more extreme, imagery. Europe’s biggest hotline confirms 400% more reports of webpages showing AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery than this time last year. AI videos
Von der Leyen wounded: 5 Ways EU confidence vote shook her
The European Commission survived the motion of censure voted on Thursday in the Parliament, but the EU Parliament will be no bed of roses for Ursula von der Leyen and her team in the aftermath of the vote.
Becoming active in adulthood can curb risk of dying from certain health issues by 22%, study finds
The study found that not all forms of exercise are equally beneficial when it comes to reducing the risk of dying from various health conditions.
The cost of love: Europe’s most expensive and cheapest cities for a date
The cost of romantic dates varies widely across European cities. When income levels are taken into account, these disparities become even more evident.
Ecuador approves controversial law on protected areas, sparking legal threats
The new law permits private entities to participate in the management of conservation zones. Critics say it will facilitate land grabs and lead to greater environmental degradation.
Mourning begins in Texas where more than 170 are still missing from flash floods
Texas governor Greg Abbott called on state lawmakers to approve funding for new warning systems and emergency communications in flood prone areas when the Legislature meets later this month. Abbott also asked for financial relief for the response and recovery efforts.
Trump says he will hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
It was unclear from Trump's Thursday letter how the higher tariffs would interact with the 2020 United States Mexico Canada Agreement that Trump negotiated. Under the current tariff regime, the USMCA has protected eligible goods. But a review of the pact is scheduled for 2026.
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells for €8 million at auction in Paris
Born out of a chance encounter, Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag has surpassed all expectations and sold for €8.6 million in Paris to become the second most valuable fashion item ever bought at an auction.
UK vs Oasis: What's the story (morning glory) against the band's fans?
A new study shows that not everyone is happy with Oasis' return and their fans. Why do they have such a bad reputation and is the backlash warranted?
European allies step up plans for Ukraine stabilisation force with US attending talks
Coalition members said they had agreed on a Paris headquarters for the first year of the force and then rotating it to London.
Overnight firefighting efforts contain fires in Greece
Wildfires that ignited on Wednesday near Asprochori in Oropos, close to Athens, and on the island of Thassos are now largely under control, authorities said.
How does English football fix its competitiveness issue?
Every footballer dreams of one day playing in the English Premier League. Due to the Pyramid system, their dreams could come true.
Tighter borders and aid cuts could risk greater instability, UN migration chief warns
Amy Pope's comments come as European countries shift towards stricter migration policies, with more funding for expanded deportation efforts and for transit countries to deter migrants.
Ukrainian intelligence officer shot dead in Kyiv
The senior agent was shot in a car park in broad daylight on Thursday morning, CCTV shows.
Original Birkin bag shatters record with £7m sale
The prototype of the most famous bag in fashion, made for Jane Birkin in 1985, smashes auction records.
EU leaders agree to send delegation to Libya after previous group expelled from country
The expulsion of EU diplomats risks complicating efforts to prevent a wave of irregular migration from Libya to Europe this summer.
Swedish minister reveals teenage son linked to extremist groups
Forssell says he will not resign over the issue and that his son has severed all ties with the groups.
Latest news bulletin | July 10th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Dutch court convicts man for sharing sensitive knowledge from tech giant ASML with person in Russia
In a written judgment, the court said sharing technology with Russia is “extremely serious” and has consequences for “international security and stability”.
Five decades of supporting journalists
The Association de la Presse Internationale – International Press Association (API-IPA) marked its 50th anniversary this week (10 July), celebrating five decades of supporting journalists in Brussels. “We honour 50 years of API’s volunteer-driven efforts to defend
As US tariff deal approaches, EU worries about what’s next
A preliminary agreement to ease the tariff dispute with the US is considered imminent, but the EU is concerned about the negotiations of a comprehensive deal and the transatlantic relationship that will follow.
What are the most urgent problems which EU citizens living in cities want to see tackled?
Three-quarters of EU citizens currently live in cities and urban areas. This figure is set to grow to 78% by 2050.
Thailand’s star baby hippo Moo Deng celebrates her first birthday
A Thai zoo has thrown a four-day celebration for its internet-famous pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, who has become a global internet sensation.
Hoekstra warns Trump policy is a “major blow” to climate efforts
US retreat from climate commitments under the Trump administration will have “significant consequences” for the planet, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told Euronews at The Europe Conversation. His comments came after the EU unveiled its roadmap to cut polluting
Lithuanian politicians taken to shelters after Belarus airspace violation alarm
Fighter jets already airborne as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission were scrambled to respond to the incident when the object fell to the ground, approximately 1 kilometre from the border with Belarus.
EU ministers invited to test for toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood
PFAS now contaminate the bodies of nearly all Europeans - including children, pregnant women, and adolescents.
Israel begins demolishing buildings hit in 12-day war with Iran
Israel has begun tearing down buildings destroyed by Iranian missile strikes during the recent 12-day war.
Rubio discusses 'new approach' to Ukraine peace talks with Lavrov despite 'frustration'
The US secretary of state said on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been “disappointed and frustrated that there’s not been more flexibility on the Russian side" to bring about an end to Moscow's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine.
New train route to link Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen from 2026 in another boost for European travel
The Czech Comfortjet train will have a dining car and children’s cinema, and there’s plans for a night service, too.
EU and Israel agree 'substantial' aid access for Gaza afters weeks of pressure
The agreement comes before the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas is due to discuss five options in response to Israel’s breach of the EU-Israel Association Agreement at a meeting of foreign affairs ministers next week.
Irish watchdog begins probe into TikTok’s data transfers to China
In April, the video sharing platform was hit with a €530 million fine.
UK faces 'persistent and unpredictable threat' from Iran, intelligence report warns
Between January 2022 and August 2023 there were at least 15 murder or kidnap attempts against British citizens or residents, the report said.
OpenAI, Perplexity challenge Google’s dominance in online search with new AI-powered web browsers
AI giants OpenAI and Perplexity are launching search browsers powered by AI as Google continues to face anti-competition lawsuits and fines.
Yoga initiative aims to train instructors in Rio’s favelas
Dozens of yoga enthusiasts gathered in Rio de Janeiro’s Rocinha favela on Wednesday for the first session of a free training course aimed at qualifying local residents as instructors.
EU chief von der Leyen survives rare confidence vote
The outcome of the vote was not a surprise - but the fact it came about at all was not a positive signal for von der Leyen.
Meet the British expat finding connection in Shenzhen through maths, family life and park runs
British expat Martin Crozier calls Shenzhen home. Through park runs, maths meetups and family life, he shows how the fast-growing tech city offers both high speed and deep connection.
Slovakian music festival Rubicon featuring Kanye ‘Ye’ West cancelled
Following a petition calling for controversial rapper Kanye 'Ye' West to be dropped from the line-up of the upcoming edition of Rubicon in Bratislava, the festival has been cancelled entirely. Here's everything you need to know.
Hundreds of migrants moved from Crete to Greek mainland as arrivals from Libya surge
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on Wednesday that Greece would suspend asylum processing for migrants arriving by sea from North Africa for three months.
European leaders urge investment as Italy-Ukraine recovery conference kicks off
The two-day event is expected to finalise individual deals of guarantees and grants to unlock more than €10 billion in investments, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni said.
Slovak rap festival featuring Kanye West called off
Protest groups had raised a petition against West's appearance at the Rubicon festival in Slovakia.
EU Commission talking to X about Grok’s antisemitic comments
Elon Musk’s platform X needs to comply with the EU’s online platform rules, the Commission said.
Russia launches more drones on Ukraine in 10 days of July than it did in all of June
Russia has massively intensified its aerial attacks against Ukraine, launching already more drones in the first 10 days of July than for the whole month of June.