Germany summons China’s ambassador after military aircraft lasered in Red Sea
The maritime surveillance aircraft was part of the EU mission Aspides, which is intended to better defend civilian ships against attacks by Yemen’s Houthi rebels.
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EU examines US proposal of 10% tariffs but concerns remain on sectoral tariffs
A preliminary agreement is expected by Wednesday, according to sources, with implementation planned by 1 August. Negotiations are accelerating to secure exemptions from a baseline 10% tariff in some strategic sectors.
Iris Van Herpen unveils extraordinary bioluminescent algae dress at Paris Couture Week
Created using 125 million living bioluminescent microalgae, a "living dress" stole the show at Iris Van Herpen's Paris Couture Week showcase.
Samsung expects profit to halve as tariffs and export curbs bite
The South Korean company’s second-quarter operating profit is expected to be less than half of what the company reported last year.
Jeffrey Epstein 'client list' does not exist, US Justice Department says in apparent U-turn
No more files related to sex trafficking probe into Epstein would be released, the government said, after attorney general promoted the "client list" theory.
Trump administration revokes foreign terrorist designation for Syria's HTS
Washington's move follows the lifting of sanctions on Damascus after the ouster of the al-Assad government in December in a rebel offensive.
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Spain heatwave fuels raging wildfire in Catalan national park
A fast-moving wildfire in Catalonia has scorched more than 8,000 hectares in just 24 hours, as Europe's record-breaking heatwave continues to intensify.
Is it safe to fly to Bali? Flights cancelled and delayed after Indonesian volcano erupts again
A volcanic eruption in Indonesia caused widespread flight cancellations to and from Bali and other local airports on Monday.
Watch: Rapid floodwaters sweep through Texas camp region
Footage shared from Center Point, Texas shows water surging under a bridge in minutes on Friday, ripping trees from the ground and leaving devastation behind.
Commission launches procurement for fourth EU ETS common auction platform
On 2 July 2025, the Commission launched the procurement process for the fourth common auction platform of the EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS). This platform will be responsible for auctioning allowances related to aviation, maritime transport activities and stationary
German exports drop as US shipments decline ahead of tariff deadline
Exports had jumped in February and March as German manufacturers sought to get ahead of tariffs threatened by the US. Shipments then dropped dramatically in the following two months, pointing to a short-lived surge.
President von der Leyen and the College of Commissioners travel to Aarhus at the beginning of the Danish presidency of the Council of the EU
As Denmark assumes the rotating presidency of the Council of the EU, the College of Commissioners led by President von der Leyen visited Aarhus, on the Jutland peninsula. They were hosted by the King and Queen of Denmark and by the Danish government. During the visit, Prime
Ed Sheeran, The Weeknd and Drake lead Apple Music’s Top 500 streamed songs of the past decade
Here's the lowdown of listening habits for the past decade, according to Apple Music.
Italy's Meloni condemns 'vile' killing of sniffer dog with nail-stuffed sausages
The award-winning bloodhound may have been targeted by criminals due to his work seizing dogs used in fighting rings, according to an Italian MP.
Trump says Ukraine will receive more weapons after US pause on shipments
The US president says he is "not happy" with Russia's Vladimir Putin and that Ukraine is "getting hit very hard".
More than 100 killed after catastrophic Texas floods devastate communities
Search and rescue efforts in flood-ravaged Texas entered a fifth day, as the death toll is expected to rise.
New gas discovery off Cyprus coast may reduce EU energy dependence
ExxonMobil and its partner, Qatar Energy, have discovered a new natural gas deposit off the coast of Cyprus, a find that bolsters the region's potential as an energy exporter.
Web content checkers still missing from half of EU member states
The DSA obliges online platforms to meet transparency and content moderation requirements, among others.
King says France and UK face 'complex threats'
Emmanuel Macron arrives for a three-day trip and is expected to address Parliament later.
Boeing in turbulence: Crisis of safety, confidence, and corporate culture
Once a symbol of American industrial might and technological excellence, Boeing is now navigating a prolonged crisis marked by aviation accidents, worker unrest, reputational damage, and financial strain. Recent incidents - both tragic and symptomatic - reveal deep-rooted
'We have to think bigger': Majority of UNESCO World Heritage sites face severe water risk
UNESCO World Heritage sites, including the Taj Mahal and Acropolis, are increasingly under threat from severe water hazards, a new report reveals.
France's Macron visits UK with migration, Ukraine topping the agenda
The French leader is set to arrive in Britain on Tuesday for a three-day state visit blending political talks and royal ceremony.
Incoming Danish presidency faces multiple challenges
MEPs will debate the start of the latest EU presidency, now held by Denmark. They will discuss Denmark’s agenda for its six-month Council Presidency, which started on 1 July, with Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen. The debate will take place this week in Strasbourg where
Russia increasing military presence in Armenia, Ukraine's military intelligence claims
Yerevan denied the initial claims but Kyiv posted what it claims to be a Russian army order to increase its military presence at Russia's largest base in Armenia, near the border with Türkiye.
Trump sends tariff letters, placing 25% duty on Japan and South Korea
Higher tariffs had been set to come into effect on 9 July, although the US president has now moved this date to 1 August.
EU Parliament confidence vote: Where do parties stand on von der Leyen?
Most of the political groups are not set to endorse the motion of censure that would topple von der Leyen's Commission. But she was not spared from criticism.
EU's Climate Law presents a new way to get to 2040
The European Commission today proposed an amendment to the EU Climate Law, setting a 2040 EU climate target of 90% reduction in net greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, compared to 1990 levels, as requested by the Commission Political Guidelines for 2024-2029. It will give certainty
World’s first malaria treatment for newborn babies gets approval
Several African countries where malaria is widespread are expected to swiftly approve the new medicine following Swissmedic’s decision.
Why you should visit Castel Gandolfo, Pope Leo’s summer holiday escape in Italy
Escape the heat in Rome in this lakeside town where popes have holidayed for centuries.
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No, Germany is not imposing a ‘solidarity tax’ to fund Ukraine and Israel
Satirical content undermining the recently-installed German government is sparking the spread of disinformation on TikTok.
Is the EU doing enough to integrate Ukrainian defence tech into its rearmament plans?
A promising first step but Ukraine is still not included in the “common planning” that the European Union is doing regarding its rearmament plans, an expert tells Euronews Next.
Why Azerbaijan is no friend of Ukraine
Kyiv would be sorely mistaken to expect greater sympathy from the Aliyev family dictatorship as bilateral relations between Baku and Moscow hit rock bottom. Last week, two ethnic Azeri brothers - Huseyn Safarov (60) and Ziyaddin Safarov (55) - were rounded up alongside 50 of
Netanyahu nominates Trump for Nobel Peace Prize as leaders celebrate recent joint Iran strikes
Netanyahu said, as he presented Trump with a nominating letter he said he sent the Nobel committee, “He’s forging peace as we speak, one country and one region after the other".
Wage growth in Europe: Which jobs have seen the biggest increases?
Euronews Business takes a closer look at wage growth for the 25 largest occupations in the UK, Germany, France, and the Netherlands.
Trump says US to send more weapons to Ukraine days after Pentagon ordered pause in deliveries
The US president noted that the Ukrainians needed more support because they are "getting hit very hard now".
The doctor fighting for women's health on Ukraine's front line
Dr Baksheiev, a gynaecologist, travels to Russian-occupied areas in his kitted out mobile clinic
How King Charles will help rebuild the shaken UK-France friendship during the state visit
There are high hopes for Macron's three-day visit, but how close can the nations really become given past mistrust over Brexit negotiations?
US envoy satisfied with Lebanon's response to Hezbollah disarmament proposal
The latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict began a day after Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel and intensified in September, leaving the Iran-backed group badly bruised and much of its political and military leadership dead.
'Donor fatigue' demands smarter global humanitarian aid spending, says Barroso
As traditional donors retreat, attention is turning to emerging contributors such as Brazil, India and private sector partners to help fill the gap.
Switzerland indicts two men on charges of spreading so-called Islamic State ideology
The suspects face charges including participation in a terrorist group, bribery of public officials and money laundering.
Three former officials in France cleared of allegations they mishandled COVID-19 pandemic
The decision, announced by one of the former officials on X, comes five years after a top court in France opened an investigation.
Watch: The performer from the Philippines takes centre stage in Qatar
Once silenced by grief, Dorothy Chrizelle Collado found her voice again with the help of a community theatre group.
Air and rail traffic disrupted in Hungary as severe storms batter eastern Europe
Budapest Airport has been temporarily closed due to flooding while severe weather has also lashed Zagreb, Belgrade and Ljubljana.
Ursula von der Leyen slams 'Russian puppets' as MEPs debate motion to topple her presidency
"We can never let extremists rewrite history," Ursula von der Leyen said as she defended her presidency against a motion of censure.
Italian 'hero' sniffer dog killed with nail-filled sausages
Bruno, a seven-year-old bloodhound, had found nine missing people and was once honoured by Italy's prime minister.
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Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq cave operation
The troops had been looking for the remains of a comrade killed by Kurdish militants.
Bangladesh’s tech sector is growing up fast — and Europe should take note
At VivaTech 2025, Bangladesh arrived with quiet confidence. Its national booth, emblazoned with the words: ‘Bangladesh 2.0: Innovating Locally, Scaling Globally’, was also the place where tech leaders and government representatives discussed the country’s strikingly ambitious