Venezuela calls for release of frozen assets to help earthquake recovery efforts
Meanwhile, the United Nations launched an urgent appeal on Wednesday to raise €259 million for relief operations.
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Economy: IMF forecasts modest growth for Italy, cuts estimates for France and Germany
The IMF has also lifted its 2026 global inflation forecast to 4.7%, citing rising energy and commodity prices and risks from tensions in the Middle East.
Barcelona sets new heat record of 40.5C, weather agencies say
Scientists say human-driven climate change is increasing the intensity, length and frequency of extreme weather events such as heatwaves.
Rescuers search for five missing people after deadly landslide in India's Kerala state
Experts say human-caused climate change is intensifying South Asia’s monsoons, which traditionally run from June to September and again from October to December.
Putting survivors at the heart of Europe's fight against child sexual abuse
A new EU Directive ensures that victims of child rape can report the crime until the age of 50 – establishing a minimum standard across all 27 Member States, describes Jeroen Lenaers, MEP (Christian Democrats) in an OpEd for Euronews.
French watchdog orders Meta back to press payment talks after copyright deals expire
France’s competition authority warns Meta’s approach to copyright talks with news outlets could “seriously harm” the press
Thousands embark on Bosnia peace march to remember Srebrenica victims
Over 6,500 people took part in a peace march to remember the victims of the Srebrenica genocide and the survivors who walked for days to save their lives.
Do World Cup hydration breaks protect players in the heat?
Scientists are questioning whether FIFA's hydration breaks do enough to protect players competing in extreme heat. While some argue the breaks disrupt the game, researchers say longer cooling periods and active cooling measures may better reduce heat-related health risks.
‘People admire scars’: MEPs fear Le Pen more than Bardella
The general feeling in the European Parliament is that the longstanding far-right leader has a better chance of becoming France’s president than her younger successor.
Spanish PM Sánchez says ties with US 'very positive' after Trump threat to cut all trade
Clashes with Trump and Israel have made Sánchez, one of the few remaining openly leftist voices in a Europe increasingly dominated by right-wing politics, a hero to many progressives around the world.
AI's biggest World Cup star? It's a fake Erling Haaland
Norwegian striker Erling Haaland is having the World Cup of his life — on the pitch and online. Here's why a lot of what you've seen of him is not real.
Teenager arrested after two girls, 13, seriously injured in German school attack
Police said a major operation was under way in the area of Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school in Schongau, Bavaria.
Sixteen-year-old boy arrested after south Germany school attack, Bavarian police say
Police said people should avoid the area following the incident in Schongau, a town just north of the Alps of some 12,000 inhabitants.
German doctor jailed for murder of 15 patients and suspected of more
The German palliative care doctor has been sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 15 of his patients.
How hair extensions can transform your look naturally
Beautiful, healthy and voluminous hair has always been associated with confidence, style and individuality. Many people dream of having longer hair, more volume or the ability to create different hairstyles for various occasions. However, natural hair growth requires patience,
'We're gonna hit 'em hard tonight,' Trump says about further air strikes on Iran
Trump had said that the ceasefire with Iran is "over" after Washington launched strikes on the country overnight, to which Iran responded by targeting US bases in the Gulf.
Exclusive: EU to revise crypto rules in 2027 amid Trump's push for digital assets
The European Union is set to revise its Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) to cover non-EU issuers and broaden its scope, as US President Donald Trump's support for stablecoins prompts new regulatory questions.
Family of Ruth Ellis, last woman executed in UK, wins posthumous government pardon
A mother of two children, Ellis' execution in 1955 provoked an outcry and helped swing public opinion against the death penalty.
US to give Ukraine licence to produce Patriot air-defence interceptors, Trump says
Donald Trump said the US will grant Ukraine a licence to produce Patriot interceptors after more than six months of lobbying from Kyiv.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election
The shock announcement that he was stepping down came as Farage is the subject of a parliamentary probe over the non-disclosure of a €5.8 million donation from a Thailand-based crypto-currency billionaire.
Burabay National Park in Kazakhstan receives a million and a half tourists
Burabay National Park is undergoing a transformations which should add cultural-historic tours, congresses and gambling to an already much-loved sport and wildlife moments enjoyed by nature lovers.
Planting the seeds of change: Qatar’s Food Security Strategy
In a country with more sand than soil, forging food security is not so straightforward. So, what does it take to grow resilience closer to home? Qatar in Motion explores how Qatar rewrote the rules of agriculture to reshape what is possible in the desert.
OpenAI, Meta and SpaceXAI push new AI models in a week of major releases
It’s a week of major AI releases from some of the world’s biggest tech companies. Here’s what to expect.
EU faces tougher gas storage refill task as winter looms and high prices bite
EU gas storage was only 28 percent full at the start of the summer injection season, but energy regulators are confident in the system's resilience thanks to regasification capacity.
Premier League clubs' pre-tax losses surged more than 600% in a single season
English top-flight football clubs saw their combined pre-tax losses balloon from £135 million (€158mn) to £948 million (€1.1bn) in the 2024/25 season, even as their revenues climbed to a record high.
EU narrows ban on Russian combatants to appease France and Italy
A narrowed-down version of the ban on Russian combatants, limited to short-stay visas and those who fought directly, landed on the table of EU ambassadors meeting on Wednesday after France and Italy pushed back on the measure.
Paris hosts the Esports World Cup with eight weeks' notice
Thousands of French fans are planning to watch the contest.
Norway police says 28 people arrested in international child porn crackdown
Norway's National Criminal Investigation Service (Kripos) said the men had used the cryptocurrency Monero to pay for access to several forums on the dark web.
Eight member states oppose the opening of Serbia’s next EU accession cluster
In a major blow to Belgrade’s bid to join the European Union, EU ambassadors who gathered in Brussels on Wednesday failed to find unanimity on Serbia's path toward joining the bloc.
EU-backed project brings social housing back to Budapest
A former school is being converted into Budapest's first new social housing in 25 years, with EU funding supporting a pilot project aimed at easing the city's worsening housing crisis.
How Abu Dhabi is using museums, storytelling and innovation to redefine its global image
Euronews Culture spoke to Steve Cook, the Executive Director of Strategic Marketing and Communications at the Department of Culture and Tourism for Abu Dhabi, about the emirate's ambitious cultural expansion plans, including the upcoming Guggenheim Abu Dhabi.
Spanish strawberries among Europe's cleanest, study finds low pesticide levels
A study by PAN Europe and Ecologistas en Acción has found residues on 88% of strawberries tested in Europe, compared with a far lower rate in Spanish samples.
Gulf states brace again for fiery US-Iran showdown as tensions spiral
From the front lines of the US-Iran confrontation, the Gulf nations have again urged both sides, with strategic restraint, not to abandon their negotiations, while Tehran is telegraphing that the Strait of Hormuz is now Iran's.
European Parliament condemns Zelenskyy for naming military unit after UPA heroes
A resolution on Ukraine’s accession to the EU defines the choice as an “unnecessary and unprovoked escalation” by the Ukrainian president, reigniting Warsaw–Kyiv tensions.
ETIAS: After EES chaos, will Europe’s new €20 travel authorisation system be delayed?
According to a report in the Financial Times, the EU is set to delay the launch of the new European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS) until 2027.
Can Trump unilaterally cut trade with Spain?
The US president has once again threatened to cut trade ties with his Iberian partners, whose exports to America make up under 5% of their trade balance. Can Trump go further than tariffs?
Can Trump cut trade with Spain? What his threat really means
US President Donald Trump has ordered an immediate halt to trade with Spain. But as trade policy is an exclusive EU competence, could Washington go beyond tariffs to target the country?
UK and Norway leaders don national team shirts ahead of World Cup clash
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and his Norwegian counterpart, Jonas Gahr Støre, held a bilateral meeting ahead of the NATO Summit in Ankara wearing their national team shirts. Both leaders backed their teams ahead of Friday's World Cup quarter-final in Miami.
This flight app is making airport connections less stressful
Flighty’s new connection assistant breaks down every step of your journey and predicts how long each will take.
Apple loses challenge over EU app store rules
Apple brought the action in an attempt to overturn the EU designating it a "gatekeeper", which requires it to open its App Store and iPhone operating system to greater competition from rival apps and services.
43 ancient figurines discovered in Peru reveal secrets of the Americas’ oldest civilisation
Buried for nearly 4,000 years, 43 ancient figurines have been unearthed in Peru, revealing a rare glimpse into the rituals of the Caral civilisation - the oldest known civilisation in the Americas.
Trump attacks Spain calling it a 'wasted cause' and orders trade to stop
The US president had already threatened in March to take economic reprisals against Spain after Moncloa blocked the use of the Rota and Morón bases for Washington’s bombing campaign against Iran.
Oil spikes and European stock markets slide as Trump says Iran ceasefire over
Crude oil prices rose more than 6% to a two-week high after US President Donald Trump declared the interim accord to end the war with Iran "over", while fresh US military strikes renewed concerns about oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
Fake videos exploit Germany's East-West divide before key elections
Researchers say a coordinated influence campaign they suspect to be linked to Moscow is impersonating German media to exploit East-West divisions ahead of Germany's September state elections.
At least seven killed in fresh Russian strikes on Ukraine as NATO leaders meet in Turkey
Russia has hit the Ukrainian capital with several large deadly attacks over the last week, killing more than 50 this month in a spate of ballistic missile and drone strikes.
Spain pitches €850bn per year in common EU borrowing
Spanish Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo will pitch a new common debt mechanism ahead of a meeting of euro-area finance ministers in Brussels on Thursday.
'The Trump Curse': Is Donald Trump a bad omen for sports teams?
Following the elimination of the US at the World Cup, social media went into a frenzy with claims of a “Trump curse”. There seems to be prior form, as fans are citing other losses linked to Trump’s team endorsements or even his presence at games.
Got €200,000 to spare? This ultra-exclusive trip for the 2026 solar eclipse could be yours
Meliá Hotels International’s travel package to the Balearic Islands for August’s total solar eclipse is so exclusive that it's only available for one booking at each of its two hotels. The package includes flights on a private jet, a stay in a presidential suite, and a viewing
Erdogan gives world leaders a ceremonial welcome ahead of NATO summit
NATO leaders including Trump and Zelenskyy arrive in Ankara for a state dinner hosted by Erdogan ahead of key summit talks in Turkey.
More than 30,000 votes cast so far in search of South Korea’s top travel spots
South Korea has extended voting for its ambitious travel directory of the 10,000 must-visit destinations across the country. So far, more than 30,000 people have already had their say.