The European Parliament's Committee on Women's Rights and Gender Equality (FEMM) has backed a Renew Europe-initiated report seeking to address long-standing and systemic gender inequalities in medical research, diagnosis and treatment that continue to affect health outcomes
Popular Ibiza DJ Hugo Bianco has been named in major Spain-US drug trafficking case. He is the alleged “mastermind” of an international drug trafficking network, and faces a nine-and-a-half prison sentence.
Brazilian superstar Neymar Jr made an emotional World Cup debut after earlier doubts saw him on the cusp of missing out due to a recent string of injuries and unconvincing performances.
The NGO says European countries missed the chance to back renewables and cut fossil dependence exposed by the Strait of Hormuz’s closure, calling Spain’s action ‘one of the best bets’.
European Liberals and Democrats welcome the 22 June agreement with the Council on the long-awaited revision of the Child Sexual Abuse Directive. For the first time, manuals that instruct people how to sexually abuse children are explicitly criminalized across the European
The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 kicks off today in Gdańsk, with Kyiv aiming to secure deals on defence capabilities, energy and economic cooperation. Meanwhile, France’s President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the French Riviera today
Only four EU countries have implemented the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive, missing the June deadline meant to boost enforcement of equal pay rules across the bloc. Watch the video.
On the inaugural Global Beatles Day, we unpack one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the legendary band...
The 14th organ festival, organized by 'Ars in Cathedrali' at the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula in Brussels, is set to woo audiences in the city this summer. The event this year revolves around the theme “Music Transcends Our Horizons.” Every Tuesday evening at 8pm
Europe’s heatwave endangers lives as well as incomes.
Using kettles to wash underwear, smuggling food from the breakfast buffet and squeezing extra guests into rooms are among the hotel habits Britons have admitted to in a new study, which comes alongside a new etiquette guide from Hotels.com and manners expert William Hanson.
The biggest threat to France's startup scene isn't the market or AI. It's the ballot box, according to data from startup incubator Station F.
A range of extra treatments marketed by fertility clinics to improve the chances of success during in vitro fertilisation (IVF) lacks convincing evidence that they work, according to a new study published in the scientific journal The Lancet.
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The Ukraine Recovery Conference opens in Gdansk on Thursday amid an unprecedented spat between Kyiv and Warsaw. With both presidents absent, attention will focus not only on reconstruction initiatives but also on efforts to ease increasingly strained bilateral relations.
Here’s an offer not to be missed this summer. Emirates is kickstarting the annual holidays with exclusive offers for passengers travelling to or through Dubai. These range from complimentary stays at the iconic JW Marriott Marquis to hundreds of discounts through the popular My
From Iceland to North Macedonia, consumer prices vary dramatically across Europe. New Eurostat data shows where everyday goods and services cost the most — and why prices alone do not tell the full story.
Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck less than 200 km from the capital, caused widespread damage.
Parts of Europe are witnessing up to 40 additional days with strong heat stress compared with the 1970s, according to a major new study.
Trump said Tehran had promised no tolls or charges in the strait, hours after Iran and Oman announced a joint permit system asserting their authority over the waterway. Rubio flew to Abu Dhabi to reassure Gulf allies, as analysts warned control over Hormuz would be a major
The European Parliament’s Public Health Committee has adopted its response to the EU’s first-ever cardiovascular health strategy, backing a stronger focus on prevention, early detection and action against major risk factors for heart disease and stroke. The report, approved on
The WHO says it will continue working with local authorities to investigate the causes and spread of the outbreak.
France has confirmed its first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease linked to the ongoing outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The patient is a humanitarian worker returning from an Ebola-affected area in eastern DRC. In a statement, the French
The international investigation 'OpenLux' uncovers new companies linked to some of Spain's biggest fortunes, including Amancio Ortega's property holding firms worth over €10 billion.
Devotees in rice paddies cover themselves in mud and banana leaves for the Taong Putik festival, honouring St. John the Baptist with barefoot processions.
A research team based in Cáceres has found human DNA more than 2,000 years old on cave walls in Spain and Portugal, a discovery that could transform the study of prehistory.
What has Brexit taught Europe about sovereignty, migration, economic competitiveness, democratic accountability, and disinformation? Has it strengthened the case for deeper European integration? MEPs debate the future of EU-UK relations on this edition of The Ring.
The Met Office has warned that "exceptionally warm" temperatures are expected to continue through the middle of the week.
On 24 June 2026, the European Commission adopted an ambitious tax simplification package that includes two legislative proposals aimed at simplifying EU tax rules, reducing compliance burdens for businesses, and strengthening the competitiveness of the Internal Market. The
The leaders of Europe's largest military powers met in Berlin on Wednesday in preparation for a pivotal NATO summit next month, to discuss support and security guarantees for Ukraine and how to strengthen the Atlantic Alliance's European Pillar.
An investigation is looking into the sale of Gazprom's Berlin-based subsidiary Gazprom Germania, which took place around a month after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022.
Today's Special Report is anchored by Mared Gwyn and features correspondents Maria Tadeo and Shona Murray, alongside top interview guests, for a deep dive into one of the most consequential political decisions in modern European history: Brexit and the United Kingdom's
An accurate measurement of China's digital economy is a priority for other powers competing with Beijing in fast-developing technologies.
UK civil liberties campaign group Big Brother Watch has criticised the use of technologies such as drones and facial recognition.
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Thousands of fans in Lisbon celebrated Portugal's 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments.
The French doctor had been working in DR Congo, where more than 260 people are known to have died.
Tourists have been left feeling disappointed as popular tourist attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and Louvre have shut early due to extreme heat.
Twenty ornamental frescoes from the Second Empire are to be restored over twelve to eighteen months. The seating, the polychrome ceiling canvas and the stained-glass windows will also be refurbished.
Iceland resumes commercial whaling after a two-year pause, with two fin whales processed at the Hvalur facility, reigniting controversy and protests.
The NPA has more than 450 staff based in Ukraine, where it has been carrying out mine clearance activities since 2023.
Spain's State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) reported that Monday and Tuesday were the warmest June days on record in mainland Spain since at least 1950.
Spain's state meteorological agency, Aemet, reported that Monday and Tuesday were the hottest June days on record in mainland Spain since at least 1950.
Woody Allen’s next film, set entirely in Madrid, will treat the city as a star. Filming begins in October, following in the footsteps of New York, Paris, Rome and Barcelona.
The reform would reduce the compliance burden for businesses and facilitate cross-border payments.
From the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard, soaring temperatures are forcing attractions to close, shorten opening hours and cancel events as a heatwave grips Europe.
The EEAS has named Kajsa Ollongren as secretary general, with Matti Maasikas and David Cvach in deputy roles. The defence-focused appointments come as the bloc's foreign policy machinery faces increasing pressure.
Iranian key negotiator hailed the US–Iran framework deal as a “declaration of US defeat,” while Trump warned that talks would end immediately if reports that Tehran is seeking to impose tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz prove to be true.
Faced with renewed resistance from Hungary, the EU has been forced to change plans and now aims to unblock two, rather than five, accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova before the summer break.
Jones' decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK's top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Street as early as July.