False claims about funding cuts and solar farms spread in Spain during wildfires
A fabricated newspaper front page and misleading posts about solar farms are among the claims circulating during Spain’s devastating wildfire season.
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Latest news bulletin | July 31st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 31st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Prepare, don't just react: EU advisers warn after 16,000 excess deaths due to heatwaves
As Europe counts over 16,000 excess deaths due to this summer’s soaring temperatures, the European Union’s health security committee is calling for a fundamental shift in how governments prepare for heatwaves — moving away from reacting to emergencies towards systematic,
Renowned Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja among missing climbers after avalanche on Broad Peak
Nepal’s Nirmal Purja, who led the expedition of 10 climbers, set a world record in 2019, becoming the first person ever to climb all 14 of the world’s highest peaks surpassing the 8,000 metre mark, in just 189 days.
About 49,000 migrants enter Spanish territory of Ceuta, officials say
The estimated number of arrivals is more than half of the population of the city, which is about 83,600.
How Greece’s ‘door visa’ gives Turkish visitors easier entry to islands in the EU
Launched in 2024, the visa-on-arrival scheme covers 12 Greek islands in the Aegean Sea. Nearly 1.5 million Turks visited Greece in 2025, up from 1.2 million the previous year.
Giant lifelike sculptures bring art closer to Chicago crowds
Carole Feuerman's hyperrealistic sculptures transform Chicago's Magnificent Mile into an open-air gallery, inviting visitors to interact with public art.
Eurozone inflation hits 2.9%: Which countries saw the biggest increases?
Eurozone inflation rose to 2.9% in July, but price pressures varied widely across member states. Here's where inflation accelerated, eased and how markets reacted.
Brussels envoy on Cyprus issue says EU seeks a significant role in talks
The European Commission's Special Envoy on the Cyprus issue visited Cyprus for talks with the leaders of both sides following UN chief Guterrer's own visit to the divided country.
Danube drought exposes everything from shipwrecks to centuries-old projectiles
Experts at the Matthias Corvinus Museum in Visegrád must still examine the stone ball to confirm if it is a catapult projectile, but it could well be a historic find.
Behind Europe’s mega fires: Would France and Spain still be ablaze if it weren’t for climate change?
Climate change made recent fire-prone conditions at least twice as likely in southwestern France and at least 20 times as likely in central Spain, new analysis shows.
Farewell Franco Baresi: Milan mourns an icon, world football loses a legend
Franco Baresi, the legendary Milan and Italy captain, who's died aged 66, leaves behind a unique legacy of trophies, titles and a record of defending the club's iconic red and black colours for more than two decades.
British oil giant BP prepares to sell North Sea business
Amid higher windfall taxes and volatile global energy markets, BP's proposed sale could bring an end to around 60 years of North Sea production under the British energy giant’s ownership.
More than 40,000 migrants crossed into Ceuta over past 24 hours, Spain says
Spain's Interior Ministry said on Friday that according to its estimates more than 40,000 migrants had crossed into the enclave of Ceuta in North Africa over the past 24 hours, as they rushed by sea and land from Morocco.
Giant land art project urges UK PM Andy Burnham to restore aid
A campaign calling on the UK to restore humanitarian aid has been launched with a striking land art portrait of UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham in northern England.
EU's enlargement risks becoming a victim of its own success
EU enlargement is accelerating, but the Commission's responsible department is running out of capacity to manage negotiations with several candidate countries at once.
Wild Style warrior: Meet the artist on a mission to remove Rome's graffiti
Tired of seeing random tags and graffiti all over Rome, 28-year-old architectural restorer Valerio Tuveri has decided to take matters into his own hands. Armed with a sand blaster and a growing social media following, he's restoring the Italian capital's historic walls one
EU ocean observation survey: Share your insights by 15 September
Through the OceanEye initiative, the EU aims to become a global leader in ocean observation technology and secure 35% of the global ocean technology market by 2035. To support this ambition, the European Commission has launched a survey to better understand the structure,
Podcast | From Orbán’s fall to the state of EU-US relations: Brussels, My Love? wraps up
Brussels, My Love? – The podcast is taking a summer break. Here are some highlights from this season’s episodes.
Baku between Moscow and Berlin: Is Azerbaijan emerging as a new venue for backchannel diplomacy?
The alleged presence of senior ex-officials from Germany and Russia in Baku in July has caused significant speculations about the potential resumption of informal contact between Moscow and Berlin. However, the geopolitical significance of the event is not only in the potential
Retirement ages today vs the future: How long will Europeans work?
The retirement age in the EU will rise from 64.7 to 66.9 years for men and from 64 to 66.6 years for women by the late 2060s.
FIFA insists it will proceed with private investor plan proposal despite UEFA boycott threat
FIFA vowed on Friday to press ahead with an "open and democratic" consultation on a proposed private investment plan, despite widespread opposition to the proposal.
Registrations are now open for BlueInvest Africa 2026!
Registration is officially open for BlueInvest Africa 2026, taking place on 2–3 November 2026 in Cape Town, South Africa. Join entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, incubators, development partners, and innovators from across Africa and Europe for two days dedicated to
UK announces £8 billion investment in nuclear submarines
UK defence contractor BAE Systems has been tasked with delivering four Dreadnought Class nuclear-powered submarines as part of Britain's nuclear deterrent.
Commission registers two new European citizens' initiatives
On 17 July 2026 the Commission registered two European citizens' initiatives. The initiative ‘All On Board - For your right to citizenship without borders’ calls for ‘an all-of-society approach for a democratic Europe, resting on education and universal suffrage’. Its
Apple shares fall despite record revenue as outlook disappoints
Apple’s iPhone revenue jumped by almost 22% in the three months to June, but its forecast for the current quarter fell short of analysts’ expectations.
International investigation supported by Europol and Eurojust dismantles online fraud criminal network
Thanks to the EU co-ordinated investigation by Europol and Eurojust, a very large criminal network of telephone fraud has been dismantled in Albania. The criminal network has operated several call centres in Tirana, Albania, and caused at least EUR 50 million in financial
Europe's youth is losing strength and flexibility, study finds
European children are in worse physical shape than at almost any point in the last 60 years, new research shows, which will have an impact on both the current and future health of this population.
What it takes to build the world’s longest railway tunnel – and restore nature once it’s done
The world’s largest railway tunnel between Austria and Italy has created a mega-landfill in the Alps. Can developers restore it sustainably?
Latest news bulletin | July 31st, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 31st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Lake Como vs Lake Garda: How Italy’s most popular lakes compare
The two Italian lakes have attracted holidaymakers since Roman times, with organised tourism becoming a key business around both shorelines by the 19th century.
Time is running out: what trade concessions can the EU win from China?
With an October deadline unlikely to yield major concessions from Beijing given structural and leverage imbalances, EU-China trade tensions look set to keep escalating.
In Paris, WJC Israel leader Sylvan Adams and Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi outline vision for post-regime Israeli-Iranian relations
In a landmark diplomatic encounter held in Paris, Sylvan Adams, President of the World Jewish Congress (WJC) Israel, met with Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi to express joint hopes for the liberation of the Iranian populace, the collapse of the current regime in Tehran, and the
Anthropic admits its most powerful AI model hacked into three organisations' systems during testing phase
The announcement comes just days after rivals OpenAI revealed that their popular ChatGPT platform went rogue during its testing phase of its most powerful AI model, where it too infiltrated other organisations’ cyberspace.
Hamas agrees to 'historic' disarmament deal that includes Israeli withdrawal from Gaza
Trump said the deal to advance his 20-point peace plan will be rolled out in “carefully structured phases”, but did not announce a timeline as to when the process may be completed.
Spanish invisible shield that saves satellites from irreparable failure
A CSIC team, working with spin-off Nanostine and backed by the European Space Agency, has developed a gold and silver nanoparticle coating that can stop the multipactor effect, which can cripple satellite communications systems.
Danube's record low levels force shutdown of Hungary's only nuclear plant
Romania, Bulgaria and Serbia are also grappling with the effects of a series of prolonged heatwaves and low rainfall.
Search called off for GB surfer who disappeared off coast of Portugal
In a post on Instagram, GB Surfing paid tribute to Strong, calling him a "fantastic teammate" and "respected competitor."
Spain mobilises troops to Ceuta as thousands of migrants continue to swim across the border from Morocco
The Spanish government said on Thursday that it would deploy the army to Ceuta to reinforce security after the crossings, which saw many migrants swim around the border to reach the territory.
Italy: recipe for ancient elixir, possible Coca-Cola precursor, found in convent
In the archive of Florence's historic San Marco Pharmacy, a recipe for an "Elixir vinoso ricostituente" has been found, using the same ingredients as "French Wine Cola", the medicinal precursor of today's Coca-Cola.
Europe wants to be a strong partner of the US in the Moon race, ESA astronaut says
Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano will pilot the Artemis III mission, NASA's next step towards its first Moon landing in decades. He tells Euronews how he is preparing, his thoughts on the space race and what European aspects he’ll bring into orbit.
Latest news bulletin | July 30th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 30th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Milei authorises expulsion of foreigners over anti-Argentina hate speech
The government said the changes were a response to what it described as "recent displays of hostility towards the Argentine Republic and Argentinians," although it did not cite specific examples.
UEFA announces boycott of future FIFA World Cups over investment plan
UEFA says the World Cup "cannot be treated as an investment product" and has threatened to pull its national teams from FIFA competitions unless the proposal is permanently withdrawn.
Copyright win: Sorry, ChatGPT won't help you write like Hemingway anymore
OpenAI has quietly shut the door on prompts asking ChatGPT to write "in the style of" famous authors, living or dead.
Uefa to boycott World Cups if Fifa plans approved
Uefa says "the World Cup is not for sale" after its 55 member associations vote to boycott future tournaments if Fifa and its president, Gianni Infantino, do not back down on their investment proposals.
Thousands of migrants storm Ceuta border from Morocco
Thousands crossed into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta from Morocco, prompting local authorities to request a national emergency and military support.
Ceramics in Italy, glass in Czechia: Take the train to these traditional crafts centres in Europe
From clay-sculpting to glasswork, here are the ancient skills you can learn about and how to reach where they are still practised by train.
Southern Europe is dealing with fewer blazes but ‘greater’ wildfire risk. Is there a solution?
A major new study warns that Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece are experiencing more ‘fire-promoting’ weather.
Copernicus: New ‘Fire Emissions Watch’ tool provides instant access to global fire emissions data
Near-real time global biomass burning emissions data is now more accessible than ever before as the Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service (CAMS), which is implemented by ECMWF, launches ‘Fire Emissions Watch’ – a powerful and intuitive new online application that makes