China sees consumer price inflation in positive territory in June
CPI inflation climbed into the green for the first time since January, although producer prices remain in deflationary territory.
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With almost €1 million, the European Globalization Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers supports 417 in Belgium after factory closure
Workers dismissed in Belgium after the closure of chip manufacturer BelGaN are set to benefit from EU support through the European Globalization Adjustment Fund (EGF). The €930,000 proposal, adopted today, would support 417 people in returning to employment. The funding will
Privacy, consumer groups warn against delays and backtracking on AI Act
The growing pressure regarding a potential stop-the-clock mechanism is problematic, they say.
Almost everyone has been infected with this common virus. It raises cancer risks 5-fold
Scientists identified new types of cancer linked to Epstein-Barr virus, which most people have been infected with at some point in their lives.
Latest news bulletin | July 9th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Can Germany sell one of its Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine?
Donald Trump reportedly told Germany to sell one of its Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine. But can Berlin increase its military support to Kyiv as Russia intensifies aerial attacks?
Better implementation of EU environmental rules protects human health and supports economic growth
The Commission has published the fourth Environmental Implementation Review. It supports environmental enforcement and raises awareness about the importance of EU environmental rules to ensure prosperity, competitiveness and environmental security in the European Union. This
How von der Leyen's confidence vote has torn Conservatives in Parliament
The ECR group has split, with Polish and Romanians promoting the motion of censure and Italians defending the Commission.
Death toll from Kenya’s latest anti-government protest surges to 31
Monday’s demonstrations, which were met with police roadblocks preventing access to downtown Nairobi, were planned to coincide with the 35th anniversary of the historic Saba Saba pro-democracy protests.
Climate change tripled death toll of latest European heatwave, first ever rapid study finds
A ‘silent killer’, the June to July heatwave is estimated to have claimed many more lives than the Valencia floods last year.
More than 160 people are still missing after deadly Texas floods, governor says
The death toll from flash floods which struck Texas last week has now climbed to at least 107. More than 160 people are still missing, according to the state's governor.
More than 100 injured and hundreds more evacuated as wildfire rages near French city of Marseille
A wildfire reached the edge of France's second largest city of Marseille. Strong winds have fanned the flames, causing it to move exceptionally fast. Scores have been injured and hundreds evacuated.
My life as a footballer and global icon: Cristiano Ronaldo honoured in new Hong Kong museum
The CR7 Life Museum in Hong Kong promises an immersive experience about the life and times of the Portuguese footballer.
France and the UK can 'save Europe' by working together, Macron says on state visit
Macron’s three-day trip is the first state visit to the UK by a European Union head of state since Brexit and a symbol of the British government's desire to reset relations with the bloc after its withdrawal from the EU in 2020.
Syria issues appeal to EU for help battling massive wildfires along northwestern coast
The fires, which started last week, have proven difficult to bring under control despite reinforcements from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon that came to the country to help Syrian teams fight the blaze.
EU Commissioner for migration expelled from Libya as 'persona non grata'
The incident comes amid a new surge of departures of irregular migrants from Libya to Southern Europe.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over women's rights violations
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for the Taliban’s supreme leader and the head of Afghanistan’s supreme court, who have limited girls' education and banned women's voices from being heard in public.
Spanish police suspect speeding in crash that killed footballer Diogo Jota and brother
Portuguese media reported Jota was heading to the northern Spanish city of Santander to take a ferry to England where he would rejoin Liverpool after being advised not to fly following a recent lung procedure.
Latest news bulletin | July 8th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Patriots break cordon sanitaire to seize climate file in European Parliament
By taking over legislative work on the European commission’s new 2040 climate target, the Eurosceptic Patriots for Europe will increase its influence over the bloc’s climate policy.
EU will keep €18 billion frozen for Hungary after 'no progress' on rule of law concerns
The money currently frozen combines around €8.4 billion in cohesion funds and €9.5 billion in COVID-19 recovery funds.
Brussels raises consumer concerns with plans to ease rules for chemical sector
The European Commission unveiled yet another simplification package on Tuesday, this time targeting chemicals, promising savings for industry - but raising concerns for consumer protection.
German authorities investigate doctor suspected of killing several patients
Investigators are examining "past deaths", with a special commission having already performed "several autopsies and exhumations" as part of the probe.
In an attempt to avoid mobilisation, Kremlin now allows foreigners to serve in Russian army
To offset battlefield losses without triggering a second wave of mobilisation, the Russian president signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state of emergency or martial law, but also amid draft periods.
Rahmi Koç revealed as buyer of 'The Devil Wears Prada' luxury house
The owner of the luxury residence, which became famous as the home of Meryl Streep's character in 'The Devil Wears Prada', has been revealed...
European Commission puts prepped Mercosur deal on ice
According to several sources, the agreement reached by the EU and the Mercosur countries has been reviewed by the European Commission’s legal service and translated, but its submission to the Member States for ratification has been put on hold.
Violent storms strike central Europe following intense heatwave
After days of extreme heat, powerful storms swept through parts of Central and Eastern Europe, causing deaths and widespread damage.
Uzbekistan’s driver testing goes digital in push for road safety
Uzbekistan is overhauling its driver licensing system with AI-driven testing centers aimed at boosting transparency, road safety, and public trust in one of Central Asia’s most traffic-challenged nations.
Can the EU jet itself into the space race?
A revolution is coming to space, according to the European Commission, which has just proposed a new Space Act. Increasing the EU’s competitiveness in the space sector is the goal of the new legislation, but is the bloc willing to invest enough to lead the space race?
France and UK to stop small boats together - Macron
Improving border enforcement is a key point of discussion during Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK.
Hamas used sexual violence as weapon of war in 2023 attack, Israeli report says
The report by the Dinah Project based its findings on survivor and witness testimonies, accounts from first responders, and other evidence.
European Parliament approves Bulgaria's adoption of the euro
The vote came as thousands of Bulgarians have protested in recent weeks against joining the eurozone.
Marine Le Pen turns to European law in bid to overturn ineligibility ruling
The figurehead of France’s far-right party has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights in an attempt to overturn a conviction that has crushed her hopes of running in the 2027 presidential election.
Dutch government seeks new tools in fight against fake news
The Netherlands is going to the polls in October after the government collapsed in June.
Ronaldo, Magnus Carlsen and a $70 million cash pot: Inside the Esports World Cup 2025
This year’s Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia is pulling in global icons like Magnus Carlsen and Cristiano Ronaldo - proving its status as a booming, mainstream phenomenon.
UK Post Office scandal may have led to at least 13 suicides, inquiry finds
About 10,000 people are seeking compensation, revealed the first volume of the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry report.
Jota's car was probably speeding before fatal crash, Spanish police say
The Liverpool player was killed with his brother when their Lamborghini car had a suspected tyre blowout.
Parkinson’s patients in Rio find relief through capoeira
A unique programme in Rio de Janeiro is helping people with Parkinson’s disease manage their symptoms through the art of capoeira.
Marseille Airport temporarily closed and flights delayed as wildfires blaze nearby
Marseille Airport website shows some flights have now managed to land, although delays are expected throughout the afternoon.
UK court convicts three of arson in attack organised by Russia's Wagner mercenary group
The prosecution said Wagner used British intermediaries to recruit the men to target an industrial unit in Leyton where generators and StarLink satellite equipment bound for Ukraine were being stored.
Daimler Truck plans to cut around 5,000 jobs in Germany
The announcement comes as Daimler Truck holds its Capital Markets Day on Tuesday in North Carolina in the US.
Portugal records 284 excess deaths during heatwave as wildfires rage across Europe
In late June, mainland Portugal recorded its hottest ever temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius.
Grimes delivers scathing rant aimed at ex-partner Elon Musk - calling X 'a prison'
Grimes, who shares three children with Elon Musk, has returned to social media and lashed out at the platform owned by her ex-partner. The post has gone viral - amassing nearly a million views.
Danish PM scolds fellow EU leaders for forgetting fight against climate change
Some EU leaders are "starting to forget that fighting climate change should be one of our top priorities", Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.
Heating or eating: Children in England living in 'almost Dickensian poverty,' report warns
Almost one in three children in the UK live in poverty and the report comes as the government faces growing pressure to scrap the two-child benefit limit.
Turbine in Scotland hits ‘very significant milestone’ in a breakthrough for tidal energy
The turbines generated enough electricity collectively to power up to 7,000 homes annually.
Dairy cows in distress: New study shows extreme heat is shrinking milk production
A new study reveals extreme heat slashes dairy yields, and even high-tech cooling can’t fully fix the problem.
Former Twitter CEO launches messaging app that doesn’t need WiFi or mobile data
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, launched BitChat over the weekend as a beta messaging app that works over Bluetooth networks rather than WiFi or mobile data.
Citizens’ petition to ‘Stop Killing Games’ reaches 1 million signatures, likely triggering EU review
The ‘Stop Killing Games’ petition reached 1.25 million signatures. If they can be validated, the European Commission will evaluate whether new laws are needed to save online games when they are discontinued.
Italy’s Milan Bergamo airport resumes flights with delays after man sucked into aircraft engine
Air traffic at Orio al Serio airport resumed at 12pm, but there are still some delays.