France launches 'diplomatic reserve' to boost soft power, counter disinformation
The government hopes the first contingent will attract 1,000 reservists before the end of the year.
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Iran charges imprisoned French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris with spying for Israel
The charges carry the death penalty. However, French diplomatic sources have stated that to their knowledge no sentence against the couple has been delivered as of yet.
'Sad day for football': World mourns Portugal star Diogo Jota's tragic death
The world of sport has come together to mourn the Portuguese winger's tragic death on Thursday in a car crash in Spain. His brother, Andre Silva, was also killed.
Russian drone strikes hit Ukrainian cities, injuring children in Odesa
At least five people, including two children, were injured after a Russian drone strike hit a residential building in Odesa, southern Ukraine, early Thursday morning.
Deputy commander of Russian Navy killed in Ukrainian strike in Kursk
Russian officials confirmed on Thursday that the deputy commander of the Russian Navy, Major General Mikhail Gudkov, has been killed in a Ukrainian strike in Russia's Kursk region.
Crete wildfires: Is it safe to travel to the Greek island and what are my rights if I cancel a trip?
Wildfires have burned through forest and farmland in Crete’s Ierapetra area on the island’s southern coast.
IMEC: Can the ambitious trade corridor from India to Europe succeed?
Here are the threats, challenges, and opportunities for the ambitious India–EU connectivity plan, which for now remains only on paper.
Latest news bulletin | July 3rd – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Rome zoo cools animals with icy treats as heatwave grips Italy
With temperatures soaring across Italy, staff at Rome’s zoo are handing out ice-filled treats to help animals beat the heat.
Vote of confidence: How the European Parliament can finish von der Leyen's Commission
Two-thirds of the votes cast are required to force the President and the Commissioners to resign, which has happened only once in EU's history
Europe's top CEOs call for Commission to slow down on AI Act
The call adds to ongoing concerns about the short timeframe in which companies will have to comply with a set of voluntary rules on general-purpose AI.
Denmark vows 'maximum pressure' on Hungary to lift veto on Ukraine's EU bid
"If we do not move forward with enlargement, we risk losing some of these countries," warns Marie Bjerre, Denmark's minister for European affairs.
Spain overtakes Japan in GDP per capita - what is behind the numbers?
Spain’s economy is thriving, driven by a global boost in services, mainly tourism, overtaking the sluggish performance of the Japanese economy in the last decade.
Raw milk and wild birds: How the bird flu strain raising alarm in the US could enter Europe
The food safety agency analysed all the possible ways the US bird flu strain could make its way into Europe.
Microsoft said it would cut 9,000 jobs as tech giant bets on AI
Microsoft says it is laying off about 9,000 workers, its second mass layoff in months and its largest in more than two years. The move affects less than 4% of Microsoft’s global workforce.
Ryanair cancels flights for 30,000 passengers due to French strike
Airlines and France's transport minister has condemned the strikes as unacceptable, at the start of summer holidays.
Tech firms in Central and Eastern Europe seek to catch up with the West
The combined market capitalisation of the 100 largest tech companies in Central and Eastern Europe amounts to nearly $117 billion, according to the "Digital Champions CEE 2025" report, prepared by the Digital Poland Foundation.
Portugal and Liverpool FC winger Diogo Jota dies in car accident in Spain
The 28-year-old Portuguese footballer died following a road accident in the Spanish region of Zamora, the national football association confirmed on Thursday.
Deposit, drink, return: Lisbon is the first European capital with a citywide reusable cup scheme
The system could remove thousands of discarded cups from Lisbon's public spaces every night.
Gaza heatwave deepens humanitarian crisis amid water shortages
As temperatures in Gaza soar past 30°C, families like Reda Abu Hadayed’s are battling searing heat in makeshift tents with little water or electricity.
Is honey beekeeping doing more harm than good?
As managed honeybee hives multiply, wild bees and butterflies are disappearing. Since honeybees are not endangered, is beekeeping responsible for the decline of other bees?
US airstrikes set back Iran's nuclear programme by 'one or two years', Pentagon says
US and Israel's joint strikes on Iran's main nuclear sites have delayed its program by up to two years, according to the Pentagon's latest assessment. Meanwhile, Iran has suspended cooperation with the IAEA.
Celebrity reactions to split Sean 'Diddy' Combs verdict: ‘I’m gonna vomit’
The hip-hop mogul was found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy after a six-week trial. Reactions have been mixed. To say the least.
EU testing of children’s activity toys shows wide-ranging failures
A significant proportion of children’s activity toys sold in the EU fails to comply with EU standards, as shown by tests conducted on a sample of 89 swings, activity towers and climbing frames. This is the result of an inspection campaign, JACOP 2024, organised by the European
New EU rules for measuring environmental impact of clothes and shoes
The new measures introduce a science-based method to assess a product's environmental impact across its entire lifecycle. The Commission welcomes the new Product Environmental Footprint Category Rules (PEFCR) for apparel and footwear, which were presented by stakeholders from
Wildfire on the Greek island of Crete causes evacuations of hotels and homes
A wildfire on the Greek island of Crete has caused the evacuation of more than 1,500 people from hotels and homes early on Thursday in the Ierapetra area.
Beachgoers look on as wildfires burn in Greece
Hundreds have been evacuated as wildfires continues to burn in Halkidiki and the island of Crete.
New state aid framework enables support for clean industry
The European Commission has adopted a new state aid framework supporting the Clean Industrial Deal (CISAF), to enable member states to push forward the development of clean energy, industrial decarbonization and clean technology. The CISAF sets out the conditions under which
Moldova strengthens its CBRN capabilities amid regional challenges
The ongoing Russian military aggression in Ukraine has undermined the security situation in Eastern Europe, particularly affecting CBRN security regimes across the region. The Republic of Moldova, as a frontline state, faces profound repercussions of the war on its security
Republicans advance Trump's tax bill after initial struggles to gain GOP support
The bill would build on various tax breaks from Trump's first term and temporarily introduce new ones. The state would partially offset the cost by reducing spending on Medicaid and food assistance.
Fake Charlie Hebdo cover attacking Moldova Pride circulates online
False front covers attributed to the French satirical magazine are commonly used as vectors for disinformation.
Greek farm fund scandal to impact discharge of Commission's budget in Parliament, says lead MEP
The EU Parliament could assess the European Public Prosecutor's Office's investigation into an alleged organised fraud scheme involving agricultural funds and corruption.
Commission welcomes provisional agreement on modernizing river information services in EU
The European Commission welcomes the provisional political agreement between the European Parliament and the Council to modernize traffic management on the EU’s rivers and canals. This initiative follows up on the action plan to shift more cargo to inland waterways and will
New polls shows Europeans want tougher EU enforcement on Big Tech
French, German and Spanish participants to a YouGov survey called for stricter EU enforcements of digital regulations and consider Big Tech more powerful than the EU.
Airspace restrictions ahead of president's visit
The last state visit to the UK by a French leader was in 2008, when Nicolas Sarkozy was president.
Latest news bulletin | July 3rd – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Venice, Dubrovnik, the Balearic Islands: How to cruise responsibly in overtouristed destinations
Travellers looking to cruise responsibly don’t have to avoid destinations with restrictions or taxes.
Renewables and electrification: Key to cutting costs and powering EU’s clean industry and competitiveness
Scaling up renewable electricity sources across the EU could reduce electricity generation costs, improve energy independence, and support the transition towards clean industry, according to a European Environment Agency (EEA) report published today. At the same time,
Russian intelligence instructed Ukrainian restaurant arson, Estonian court says
A court says Russia’s intelligence service hired the Moldovan national and sent him to Estonia to carry out the attack.
Mass evacuations as wildfire rages in Greek island of Crete
People ordered to leave homes, hotels, and rental rooms in the nearby Ferma municipality as flames fanned by gale force-winds approach the area.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs denied bail after mixed verdict clears him sex trafficking, racketeering charges
Diddy’s legal team have requested an expedited process after Judge Subramanian proposed 3 October as a date for the rapper’s sentencing in his months-long sex trafficking and racketeering case.
Why the world's superyachts are getting bigger and bigger
Billionaires and multimillionaires around the globe are trading up for more space and luxury.
'From the heart to the hands': Dolce & Gabbana brings its creative world to Rome
Dolce & Gabbana’s latest exhibition, From the Heart to the Hands, has arrived in Rome - and it’s nothing short of a love letter to the Italian culture. After Milan and Paris, the immersive show now welcomes visitors to the Italian capital, offering a deep dive into the creative
Lithuania's defence chief praises Philippine campaign about Beijing's aggression in South China Sea
A 2016 international arbitration decision invalidated China’s claims based on the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, but Beijing has rejected the ruling and continues to defy it.
EU Commissioner Hoekstra defends hitting climate goals with help from abroad
The European Commissioner for Climate defends the strategy of paying other countries to cut Europe carbon emissions. In an interview with Euronews, Wopke Hoekstra, explains it as an opportunity to "build bridges" with Africa and Latin America.
Chevron’s Exit from Venezuela Marks a New Challenge for U.S. Energy Security
By Paulina Velasco – Investigative journalist and audio producer, Institute for Nonprofit News On 20 May, the United States was preparing to renew Chevron’s licence to operate in Venezuela for a further 60 days. However, mounting pressure from neoconservative figures such as
At least five killed in roadside bombing in former Pakistan Taliban stronghold
The Pakistan Taliban, known officially as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, often targets security forces and civilians in the north and elsewhere in the country.
Cyprus: a never ending partition?
Informal discussions were held this spring under the auspices of the UN, in hopes of reigniting reunification talks between the Greek-Cypriot-led Republic of Cyprus in the south, and the Turkish Cypriot breakaway entity in the north. More talks are due in July.
Tesla sales fell sharply in the last three months — is Musk to blame?
Tesla sales fell 13% in the period between April and June, as its CEO Elon Musk faces backlash and competition is taking a toll on the company's dominance.
France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants amid scorching heatwave
To cool down, nuclear power plants pump water from local rivers or the sea, which they then release back into water bodies at a higher temperature. However, this process can threaten local biodiversity if water is released which is too hot.