Zinedine Zidane fulfils 'dream' as he takes charge of France
After the announcement, Zidane greeted a large gathering of fans outside the federation headquarters and they cheered loudly when he arrived.
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Marmaris: sailing gulets, ancient ruins and Türkiye's pine honey capital
Most visitors come to Marmaris for the sea, but it's the pine forest above it that shapes much of what makes this stretch of Türkiye's coast distinct.
Watermarks on the Silk Road: Following Uzbekistan's rivers, waterfalls and ancient reservoirs
Mountain rivers, hidden waterfalls and centuries-old reservoirs show how water has shaped settlement, trade and tourism across Uzbekistan, offering visitors a different perspective on the country.
Tsunami alert follows powerful earthquake in southwest Japan
Japan issued a tsunami alert after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu, damaging buildings, cutting power and prompting emergency response efforts.
No more hiding AI: EU deepfake and chatbot labelling rules start Sunday
Sunday marks the start of the AI Act's transparency rules, which require companies to disclose when chatbots, images or video have been generated or manipulated by artificial intelligence.
Aerial footage shows wildfires spreading across Spain's Madrid region
Firefighters are battling to contain wildfires in Spain's Madrid region with water-carrying aircraft dispatched to douse the area and reduce extreme heat and dry conditions fueling the flames.
'It's a hell of a situation': Spain grapples with devastating wildfires
Three fires in the Madrid region have caused special concerns, with a new heatwave expected to hit Spain from Wednesday.
Many feared dead after quake leaves shoppers trapped in Japanese mall
Police received reports of an explosion at the Aeon Mall outlet in the Kumamoto region but the force did not provide information on damage or any casualties.
The EU is forcing tech companies to label deepfakes. Will it work?
From this week, the EU AI Act requires deepfakes and AI-generated content to be labelled. Experts warn technical gaps and a lack of common standards could undermine enforcement.
Guterres meets with both sides in push to re-unify Cyprus
The UN Secretary-General reaffirmed his commitment to supporting renewed negotiations after separate meetings with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman.
Berlin community remembers victims of Pride parade attack
Berliners leave flowers, candles and messages at Tiergarten memorial after a deadly vehicle and machete attack near the Pride parade.
EU gambling policy watch: Are we headed towards harmonization?
Europe's policymakers can’t sit still at the best of times, let alone in the gambling market. Each country not only have their own existing framework, but also its own moral outlook. There has been little movement in centralized policy harmonization, though most countries are
Medieval costumes and parades fill Sighisoara streets in Romania
Sighisoara's medieval festival brings knights, costumes, music and combat displays to Romania's historic Transylvanian citadel.
Two-thirds of children exposed to extreme temperatures in Europe
Six months into 2026, three times more children were exposed to extreme temperatures compared to the whole of 2025, according to a child rights organisation.
No evidence Hungary corruption probe breached rule of law, say experts, contrary to political claims
Conflicting claims have emerged in Hungary about why a data centre linked to former PM Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party was raided as part of a wider corruption investigation. The Cube takes a look.
Wind, solar and heat pumps offer EU escape from LNG dependence by 2030, study says
If the EU meets its solar and wind deployment targets, it could cut gas demand by around one-quarter by 2030, with savings that could exceed the amount of LNG the bloc is expected to import from Qatar. But Europe's climate and energy transition is giving China a unique
Zelensky to press Trump on air defences while in Washington
Ukraine's leader is hoping to firm up US commitments to bolstering Kyiv's anti-ballistic missile defences, as Russia has escalated deadly attacks.
Heat, drought, fire: Europe needs to restore wetlands, rivers and landscapes
Experts from environmental organisations, including WWF, are calling in an op-ed for Euronews for urgent action to adapt to a changing climate. By placing the restoration of landscapes and healthy water systems at the heart of climate legislation can help to reducing climate
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter Suri drops her estranged father's last name
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ daughter Suri is the latest celebrity child to drop their famous last name. Reports indicate she has legally changed her surname from Cruise to Noelle - Holmes' middle name.
Latest news bulletin | July 28th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Europe set to miss 2030 hepatitis elimination targets, health agency warns
Despite years of progress, the ECDC says Europe is to miss its 2030 goal to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat, as gaps in child vaccination and inadequate reduction measures are seen across Europe.
The timing of war and peace is not yours to decide, Iran tells US
Tehran's foreign ministry said Iran would not allow Washington to determine "the timing of war and peace," as Trump claimed the Islamic Republic had requested negotiations and mediators sought to revive the collapsed interim deal.
US walks out of UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks
The row sparked after the US joined North Korea and Russia in voting against extending the term of the UN high commissioner for human rights.
Last-minute holidays boom among British travellers as next-day bookings jump 26%
New data has revealed that Brits are embracing spur-of-the-moment escapes this summer, but to tried-and-tested destinations in Spain and Türkiye.
France wildfire: Residents douse embers with water after blaze destroys 170 homes in Le Porge
Residents in Le Porge, in southwestern France's Gironde region, are working to prevent a devastating wildfire from reigniting by spraying water on smouldering forest embers. The blaze destroyed at least 170 homes, while smoke continues to rise from the scorched landscape as
What do the numbers tell us about Europe's heatwave?
From record temperatures to thousands of excess deaths, four figures signify the scale of Europe's heatwave.
White House's Rick and Morty AI parody featuring Donald Trump sparks huge backlash
“People can’t afford gas, groceries, rent, and healthcare,” wrote former congresswoman and once Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene in response to Rick and Morty parody video posted by the White House.
Zidane confirmed as France head coach
Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane has been confirmed as the head coach of the France national team.
Iran publicly executes two Isfahan protesters despite UN calls to stop
Two protesters were publicly executed in Isfahan on Tuesday morning, bringing the total to four deaths out of 12 sentenced in the same case, after UN experts slammed coerced confessions and closed trials.
Mercedes-Benz cuts sales forecast as profit rises despite China weakness
German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported a 22% rise in second-quarter operating profit but cut its full-year car sales forecast due to weakness in China.
Spain’s unemployment rate hits lowest level in 18 years
Summer hiring created 486,000 jobs in the second quarter, lifting the number of people in work to a record 22.8 million.
Qatar launches exchange to expand its role in global diamond trade
The new exchange combines trading, certification, vaulting and customs in one regulated ecosystem, aiming to attract international diamond businesses to Doha.
London's hidden gems: Underrated landmarks you need to see in the UK capital
London’s most underrated landmark has been revealed, giving visitors the chance to escape the crowds at a quaint green space that once featured in a film starring Jude Law.
Tripoli erupts in protests over power cuts with calls to topple government
Demonstrators blocked roads, shut state institutions and sealed off government buildings as temperatures reached up to 50 degrees Celsius and daily blackouts stretched to 14 hours. The protests quickly widened into demands for the removal of governments in both eastern and
Chronic financial stress speeds up brain ageing, study finds
Persistent financial stress is linked to lower memory and faster brain ageing, according to a new study.
France and Spain battle to control wildfires ahead of expected heatwave
EU officials have warned that "extreme conditions" are looming across parts of Europe, with the wildfire situation expected to worsen in France, Spain and Portugal.
Commission approves €54 million Luxembourgish state aid for road and rail transport firms facing increased fuel prices
The European Commission has approved a €54 million Luxembourgish State aid scheme to support road transport and rail freight companies facing increased fuel prices due to the Middle East crisis. The scheme was approved under the Middle East Crisis Temporary State Aid Framework
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' drives Homer book sales and sparks interest in learning Greek
The release of Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has sparked a huge surge in people wanting to read Homer's ancient poem and learn the Greek language. Some purists, however, aren't best pleased with the cinematic adaptation...
Google rivals in Europe line up for damages after record EU fine
From Germany to Sweden, comparison-shopping firms have already won hundreds of millions from Google. The new DMA fine could help them, and others, claim even more.
US begins review of its military presence in Europe
The decision to do so comes a month after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington would do so. The Trump administration has repeatedly criticised its European allies for their response to the war in Iran.
Younger Italians warm to nuclear power as Meloni pushes revival four decades after Chernobyl
Forty years after Chernobyl ended Italy's nuclear ambitions, Giorgia Meloni's government wants small modular reactors back on the table — but cost and generational divides could complicate the comeback.
How false information spread about the Berlin Pride attack amid suspect manhunt
Within hours of the attack which occured at Berlin's annual Pride event, unverified claims began spreading across social media, while authorities worked to establish facts and searched for the suspect.
Commission invites comments on draft new rescue and restructuring state aid guidelines
The European Commission has launched a public consultation on the draft of new Guidelines on State aid for rescuing and restructuring non-financial undertakings in difficulty (‘Rescue and Restructuring Guidelines'). The new version will align the existing Guidelines with
White House prepares for high-stakes talks with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu
The meetings will showcase Washington's foreign policy balancing act as it tries to broker peace in Ukraine, despite being the instigator of military action in the Middle East.
Critically endangered newts released into wild at secret location in Spain
Critically endangered Montseny brook newts have been released into the wild in Catalonia as part of an international conservation effort.
Spain breaks tourism records while one in three Spaniards cannot afford a holiday
As Spain nears a record for foreign tourists, OCU tells Euronews that "holidays should not be a luxury" as rising living costs force many families to skip a break.
Commission proposes more than €410,000 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund to support dismissed car industry workers in Finland
The European Commission has proposed to mobilise €410,310 from the European Globalisation Adjustment Fund for Displaced Workers (EGF) to support 235 workers dismissed by Valmet Automotive in Finland. Valmet Automotive is a contract manufacturer for the car industry, dependent
iPhone 17 Pro prices: How Europe compares with the US and the world
The premium paid for Apple’s latest Pro model has widened across much of Europe since 2017, with taxes and currency movements creating stark differences between markets.
Commission welcomes the Council's adoption of a renewed Interim Regulation to detect child sexual abuse online
The Commission welcomes the 23 July adoption by the Council of a proposal to reinstate the interim derogation from certain provisions of the e-Privacy Directive for the purpose of combating online child sexual abuse. The Council adoption includes the amendments that the
High-wire artists walk cables across Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley
Four high-wire artists rehearse above Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley ahead of the 65th Israel Festival, paying tribute to Philippe Petit's 1987 crossing.