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Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez urges better prevention after deadly wildfire in south
The Prime Minister visited the southern municipality of Turre to meet the emergency services as they work to extinguish the fire.
US Congress battles over allowing Turkey to return to the F-35 programme
While the White House has signalled a desire to work more closely with Ankara, some members of Congress have raised concerns about plans to allow Turkey to rejoin the fighter jet programme.
Spain's rental trap: 71% of citizens see a mortgage as more cost-effective
Seven in ten Spaniards now think it’s more worthwhile to pay a mortgage than to rent, as fears of a new housing bubble grow and the Housing Law is judged a failure.
German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls
The pair, named only as Twana H.S. and Asia R. A., left Germany for Iraq in 2015 and became members of the Islamic State group.
France shuts down nuclear reactors as heatwave intensifies
France's state-owned energy group EDF has temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors, while seven others could be operating at reduced power. France's largest electricity producer said the move was required to comply with environmental regulations.
Doctors Without Borders slams 'deliberate' Russian destruction of Ukraine's hospitals
The World Health Organisation recorded 2,815 attacks on healthcare in Ukraine between the February 2022 full-scale invasion and the end of 2025, with the vast majority involving violence with heavy weapons.
Drone footage shows devastation after deadly Spain wildfire
Drone footage shows the devastation left by a deadly wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12 people and burned around 7,000 hectares. Authorities say the blaze has now been brought under control.
TSMC's June sales drive revenue surge of 68% ahead of earnings report
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a 35.6% increase in revenue during the first-half of 2026, and of 68% in June, highlighting continued strong demand for AI chips ahead of the firm's full second-quarter earnings report later this week.
Christopher Nolan on future of cinema and the younger generation ‘utterly rejecting’ AI slop
“So much energy has been expended on bringing in AI, but if you look at that generation’s reaction, they’re utterly rejecting it,” shared Christopher Nolan, prior to the release of 'The Odyssey'.
Mastermind behind Louvre heist 'thought we could have taken more', alleged thieves reveal
According to transcripts of the alleged thieves’ questioning, they were recruited just 2 to 3 days before the heist and paid as little as €15,000–€25,000 for the €88 million haul.
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Shocking footage: Ex-deputy minister in Poland's former ruling party shown helping Russian soldiers
Krzysztof Tołwiński, a former deputy treasury minister in a PiS government, released footage from Belarus saying he had given first-aid kits to Russian troops fighting in Ukraine.
Why Eurostar's new ‘Celestia’ trains are being upgraded to survive Europe's hotter future
As extreme temperatures become increasingly common across Europe, Eurostar is future-proofing its next generation of trains with air conditioning designed to keep passengers moving in temperatures of up to 55C.
Singapore court postpones French teen's public nuisance straw-licking case to 30 July
IJooz, the company operating the juice vending machine, had filed a police report over the prank. It had sanitised the dispenser while replacing all 500 straws in the machine.
No, the EU is not about to censor access to the internet
Viral claims that the EU is introducing an "internet passport" to control or censor internet access are misleading. They misrepresent the European Commission's planned age-verification app.
Chance find in Nordholz: Nazi military Sturmgeschütz III assault gun unearthed
The almost completely intact vehicle was found during construction work in Nordholz. It is due to be moved to the German Tank Museum in Munster in August.
Von der Leyen convinced by case for 'age-appropriate' social media restrictions
The European Commission President said proposals will be put to member states after the summer.
EU fails again to sanction Patriarch Kirill as Bulgaria slaps veto
Bulgaria succeeded in its opposition to blacklisting Patriarch Kirill and Vagit Alekperov, as both contentious names were removed from the EU sanctions package that remains under negotiation.
Spain's rental spiral: 71% of citizens now see a mortgage as more profitable
Seven in ten Spaniards now think paying a mortgage is better value than renting, as fears of a new property bubble grow and the Housing Law falls short.
'Mind the sticky patch!': Why has this Dutch museum covered the floor in peanut butter?
Fancy a sticky, nutty treat? This Dutch museum might be able to help. Forty tubs of peanut butter have been spread at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen - here's why.
Norovirus outbreak affects over 100 people in Portugal
A sporting event in Caldas da Rainha, in the central region of the country, may have been at the centre of the infection. Symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea, nausea, fever, abdominal pain and headaches were among the signs that helped diagnose the disease.
Azerbaijan considering full withdrawal from Council of Europe, Aliyev says
President Ilham Aliyev said Baku was considering full withdrawal from the 46-member organisation after Azerbaijan's voting rights in PACE were suspended in 2024.
Hungarian MPs set to change constitution to remove Orbán-allied President Tamás Sulyok
Prime Minister Péter Magyar has repeatedly called on Sulyok to resign, branding the 70-year-old unworthy of the post as a result of his failure to stand up to Orbán's divisive rhetoric and attacks on the rule of law.
EU-UK sanctions target Russia over Europe-wide 'vast cyber campaign'
Poland foiled an attempted cyberattack on energy infrastructure that could have left up to half a million consumers without heating during Poland's bitter winter.
Shark fin trade declines in EU as Brussels mulls total ban
EU countries export far more than they import. Europe in Motion breaks down the data.
Europe records 10,000 excess deaths during June heatwaves, new data shows
The June heatwaves would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group of scientists said.
Cruises worsen overtourism and pump out emissions, so why are they taxed less than hotels?
A €15 tax per passenger per port call would raise €335 million a year in Italy, France, and Spain combined, according to Transport & Environment’s modelling.
EU clarifies rules to allow continued waste recovery shipments to Switzerland
The new amendment ensures that long-standing and sustainable waste management arrangements can continue. A targeted and limited amendment to the EU's Waste Shipment Regulation is set to enter into force later this month. It will allow the continued export of mixed municipal
Disney's live-action 'Moana' capsizes at the box office
Disney’s live action remake of their 2016 animated gem 'Moana' has earned approximately $43 million in its first three days of release - a huge blow for the House of Mouse, as fierce blockbuster competition looms...
Food security is 'at the forefront' of everybody's mind, Irish agriculture minister says
Martin Heydon, Irish agriculture minister, speaks to Europe Today ahead of the EU ministers' vote on the EU's fertiliser plan, describing it as a "very decisive clear action to support farmers".
Why is Europe still wasting clean energy? Take our poll
Europe is producing more renewable electricity than ever before, but much of it cannot be used when demand is highest. For that, EU governments have launched a new push to expand energy storage, hoping to make clean power reliable and reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
European Commission’s Annual Tax Report (ART) provides latest insights into the revenue mix
The European Commission has presented its Annual Report on Taxation (ART), offering a detailed overview of taxation policies in all EU countries. This report assesses recent trends in EU tax systems and identifies ways to enhance compliance. The report reveals that the EU’s
Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,490, officials say, but no number given for missing
Camps for families left homeless have sprung up in stadiums, plazas and on sidewalks in La Guaira as well as nearby Caracas.
New Zealand treasure Sam Neill, known for his roles in ‘Jurassic Park’ and 'The Piano', dies aged 78
The versatile actor best known for dodging velociraptors in the Jurassic Park films has died unexpectedly at the age of 78.
Major wildfire rages south of Paris during heatwave
A major wildfire has spread through France's Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting a large emergency response, disrupting road and rail traffic, and forcing authorities to deploy firefighting aircraft.
UK to spend €293.5m over three years to protect Jewish communities
Funds will be used to create more police patrols outside synagogues and Jewish schools following a spate of hate attacks amid growing antisemitism.
Commission preliminarily finds the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook in breach of the Digital Services Act
The European Commission has preliminarily found Meta in breach of the Digital Services Act for the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook. The investigation focuses on features such as infinite scroll, autoplay, push notifications, and the platforms' highly personalised
Newsletter: Settlement trade showdown looms
Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn writing on another stifling day in Brussels. The political agenda is also hot – today we preview a clash on Israeli settlement trade, a push for further sanctions on Russia, and an expected reshuffle in Ukraine’s government.
Europe Today: Iran war flares up as EU weighs sanctions on Israeli settlements
Hours after the US conducted new airstrikes in Iran, Tehran unleashed waves of major, simultaneous missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Sunday. In Brussels, EU foreign ministers meet today to discuss whether to restrict trade between Europe and illegal Israeli
Brussels accused of ‘delay tactics’ ahead of talks on banning Israeli settlement trade
The EU’s foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Monday to consider proposals to restrict or ban trade with Israeli settlements, but some countries are privately accusing the European Commission of dragging its feet.
How can the EU make sure you don’t run out of green energy? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Europe signed an agreement to expand its energy storage capacity to improve energy security and keep prices competitive for citizens and industries. But what does the agreement cover? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Joint statement by High Representative/Vice-President Kallas and Commissioner Kos on the 31st anniversary of the Srebrenica genocide
On 11 July, Europe paid its tribute to the memory of over 8,300 Bosniak men and boys who were killed in the Srebrenica genocide 31 years ago. Our thoughts are with the families of the victims of the genocide. We share the grief of those who endure the anguish of uncertainty
Anti-tracking fashion: Startup designs clothing to foil AI surveillance cameras
Face-like prints, special cuts and shielding smartphone pockets: Urban Privacy wants to hinder surveillance, while police increasingly rely on smart cameras.
European operation dismantles €10 million illicit cigarette network in Spain
Fifty people have been arrested and six clandestine tobacco factories dismantled following a major international operation targeting the production and distribution of counterfeit cigarettes across Europe. European and national law-enforcement agencies have dismantled two
Fire at pub on outskirts of Bangkok kills at least 27 people and injures dozens
The venue has a stage, two bars and a kitchen, with a total capacity of more than 300 people, as well as four fire exits, according to a Facebook post promoting a live show this month.
Gracie Abrams, 'The Odyssey' and silhouettes: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe
From Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' and Gracie Abrams' third album to the Tate Modern showcasing the works of influential Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta - here's what to look out for this week.
Arctic seabed mission documents fragile marine life threatened by Norway's deep-sea mining plans
A month-long Arctic expedition has revealed deep-sea ecosystems in an area being considered for mining.
From Pompeii to Bratislava: Europe’s top sightseeing stops this summer
Travellers are increasingly swapping long-distance transfers to Europe’s major tourist hubs for sightseeing opportunities in less popular destinations.
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