Ukraine hits major oil terminal in Russia's St Petersburg
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the target is key infrastructure "that generates revenue for Russia's war".
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Keir Starmer calls decision to resign as British PM 'intensely personal'
Starmer also said the next prime minister would not be able to spend any less time focusing on diplomacy and international affairs, citing the impact of the wars in Ukraine and Iran on the cost of living.
Pope makes historic visit to Lampedusa, warns Europe: 'Deaths at sea are failures to act'
Pope Francis has visited the island that symbolises the migrant crisis. Greeted by thousands, he stressed Europe’s duty to act and urged the faithful not to ignore the suffering of those forced to leave their homeland.
Pope urges Europe to do more for migrants while visiting gateway island
The pontiff pays tribute to migrants who lost their lives at sea at a cemetery on the Italian island of Lampedusa.
Ukraine strikes oil infrastructure sites near Saint Petersburg, Zelenskyy says
It comes after Moscow launched a massive drone and missile barrage at Kyiv earlier this week, killing at least 30 people and hitting more than 20 sites across the city.
Trump warns of communist threat as Washington parade cancelled due to heatwave
"Communism is a mortal threat to American liberty," Trump said during a speech. "It is the greatest threat to our country".
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Second World War gun recovered from river in Germany
The town of Forst in Lower Lusatia was almost completely destroyed during heavy fighting between the German Wehrmacht and the Red Army in April 1945.
Iranians mourn as Khamenei funeral ceremonies begin
Large crowds gathered in Tehran as Iran began six days of funeral ceremonies for late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed during the US-Israeli conflict.
Spanish scientists discover new 'bear-dog' species in Catalonia from 15.9 million years ago
An international team has described a new amphicyonid, Paludocyon moyasolai, from a skull found 30 years ago in Els Casots (Barcelona). The study in Journal of Mammalian Evolution sheds light on Miocene carnivores.
20,000 protest against AfD party conference in Germany
Thüringen police described the protest as "legitimate" but said an AfD constituency office and police officers had been attacked with paint bombs and fireworks.
Cape Verde fans stand proud despite Argentina defeat
Cape Verde supporters expressed pride in their team's historic World Cup campaign despite a 3-2 extra-time defeat to defending champions Argentina.
Up to 42°C in Spain: nine regions on alert for extreme heat
Aemet is keeping a special heatwave warning in force, the second this summer, with orange alerts in several regions and highs near 42°C in Andalusia, Extremadura and the Tagus valley over the weekend.
Spain hits 42C: nine regions on alert for extreme heat
Spain's weather service has extended a special heatwave alert, the summer's second, with orange warnings and highs near 42°C in Andalucía, Extremadura and the Tagus valley this weekend.
Kyrgyzstan launches Tamchy SFIT: a new international jurisdiction as a gateway to Eurasia
Central Asia has taken a bold step toward transforming itself from a transit corridor into a destination for global capital with the official launch of the Tamchy special financial investment territory (SFIT) in Kyrgyzstan, which was conceived as a versatile international
Kazakhstan’s dombyra: the two-stringed instrument that carries the soul of the steppe
As Kazakhstan prepares to mark National Dombyra Day, celebrated each year on the first Sunday of July, attention turns once again to the country’s most cherished musical instrument: the dombyra. To a Western audience, the dombyra may at first appear deceptively simple. It is a
'Vanishingly rare' copy of US Declaration of Independence discovered in the UK
Graham Moore, the Revolution 250 curator at the National Archives, said the "exceptional" item was "one of the rarest forms of the Declaration we know about".
Spain 2026 forest fires: the figures
Spain’s wildfire season is intensifying, with almost 50,000 hectares burnt. Cantabria is hardest hit, June the most destructive month, and 14 large forest fires have been recorded so far this year.
Forest fire figures in Spain in 2026
Spain's wildfire season is intensifying, with nearly 50,000 hectares already burned. Cantabria has suffered the worst damage, June was the most destructive month and the country has recorded 14 major forest fires so far this year.
NATO's drone problem: Can European industry close the gap?
At NATO AIRCOM's Industry Day in Ramstein, Euronews had exclusive access, speaking to military leaders and defence companies about the race to develop cheaper, faster and more effective ways to counter drones.
Argentina survive major World Cup scare as Egypt edge past Australia
World Cup newcomers Cape Verde scored one of the goals of the tournament against Argentina in Miami.
Meet My Mama: how home cooks turned chefs are spicing up the French catering market
“My cuisine is a bridge between Congo, my home country, and France,” says Marie-Clarisse, a home cook turned professional chef by Meet My Mama, a French start-up that's serving up fusion food for world class events. Valérie Gauriat discovers the recipe of their success.
Plovdiv travel guide: How to spend 48 hours in Europe’s oldest continuously inhabited city
In this travel guide to Plovdiv, discover Roman sites, Bulgarian Revival houses and the best restaurants and bars.
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Men up to six times as likely to ‘hit the wall’ during marathons, study finds
Men are up to six times more likely than women to "hit the wall" during a marathon, according to a study of more than 870,000 runners.
El Niño to ‘strengthen rapidly’ and fuel extreme weather. When will Europe face its wrath?
Forecasters warn that a strong El Niño is increasing the likelihood of extreme weather, but is Europe immune from its impact?
Ireland, as 'honest broker', reckons with the high price of dirty business
Ireland is facing the music over its continued sales of alumina to Russia. The scandal put a damper on the start of the country's EU presidency and raised uncomfortable questions that Dublin has yet to answer.
World's largest digital camera starts mapping the universe
The Rubin observatory in Chile has begun its decade survey of the sky, snapping hundreds of images, to help researchers understand dark matter.
A Silk Road destination wants tourists to stay longer
Tourist trips to Uzbekistan rose from 6.63 million in 2023 to 11.7 million in 2025. Authorities are linking that growth to new air routes, Central Asian travel packages and higher tourism revenue.
Lefebvrists answer Pope after excommunication as Redemptorist schism looms
The Lefebvrists of the Society of St Pius X reject the Holy See's excommunication after consecrating bishops without Leo XIV's approval. Now it's the turn of the Transalpine Redemptorists: another episcopal consecration without papal mandate has been announced in Scotland.
Russia looks to students to make up for mounting losses in Ukraine
Moscow's campaign for students to sign army contracts comes as the Kremlin seeks to sustain its war effort for a fifth year.
Prospective UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham rules out early general election
Burnham indicated he still backs reforming Britain's first-past-the-post electoral system, which has historically benefited the country's traditional two main parties.
Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru's presidential election in runoff
Voters were primarily concerned with increasing levels of crime, especially extortion by violent organized crime gangs, and Fujimori pledged to combat crime with an iron fist.
Did he say 'Bismillah'? Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty whisper ignites global debate
Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo’s whisper broadcast live around the world before the decisive penalty against Croatia sparked a global debate over whether it was an Arabic-inspired sacred invocation or his own pre-Saudi encouragement routine in Portuguese.
Two Romanian men jailed by UK judge over London stabbing of Iranian TV presenter
Iran International, a private broadcaster based in a heavily secured building in west London, was labelled a "terrorist" organisation by Tehran in 2022 along with the BBC's Persian-language channel.
Europe must double down on nuclear progress to achieve its long-term ambitions
Europe’s nuclear revival is no longer just a forecast in a long-term energy outlook. In recent months, it has become a live political and industrial response to Europe’s exposed energy system. After the latest shock to oil and gas markets linked to the Iran war and disruption
Wildfire ravages 750 hectares and forces 12,000 people to stay indoors on Costa Brava
A wildfire fanned by the tramontana wind has burned around 750 hectares on the Costa Brava (Girona) and forced 12,000 people in several towns to stay indoors. In the area, another blaze in Vilavenut is affecting farmland.
Wildfire burns 750 hectares and confines 12,000 people on Costa Brava
A wildfire fanned by the tramontane wind has burned about 750 hectares on the Costa Brava in Girona, forcing 12,000 residents to stay indoors. Nearby, another blaze in Vilavenut is affecting farmland.
One arrested over Costa Brava wildfire that burns 1,280 hectares: 12,000 confined
A tramontana-fuelled wildfire has burned 1,280 hectares on the Costa Brava (Girona), forcing 12,000 people to stay indoors. In Vilavenut, another blaze is affecting farmland.
Costa Brava wildfire destroys 750 hectares and forces 12,000 people to stay indoors
A tramontana-fuelled wildfire has burned about 750 hectares on the Costa Brava (Girona), forcing 12,000 residents in several towns to stay indoors. In the area, another blaze in Vilavenut is hitting farmland.
Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifts Trump lavishly encrusted ring
US presidents have considerable discretion to accept gifts from domestic and foreign sources and may determine themselves whether a gift was meant for them personally or the nation.
Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat
Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.
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Mourners in Damascus bury cafe bomb blast victims as officials promise justice
Although there is so far no indication who carried out the attack, many were quick to blame loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted in an insurgent offensive in December 2024.
European Commission attempts to spur EU defence teamwork with five new major projects
In a bid to end the problem of European Union nations procuring defence capabilities separately, the European Commission is trying to kickstart momentum with the participation of 18 member states – and Ukraine.
Extreme weather, conflicts and responsible tourism: How travel is changing in 2026
Destinations will need to strengthen their ability to anticipate and adapt to uncertainty, according to a new report.
Iran FM confirms reports Israel planned to target Tehran's negotiators
Iran's foreign minister corroborated US media reports that Washington warned Tehran Israel may have had its chief negotiators on a target list during April talks in Islamabad, the same talks that produced the framework deal signed on 17 June.
'Security of the Baltics is our security': Merz meets Baltic leaders before NATO summit
Days before the NATO summit in Ankara, Germany’s chancellor and Baltic leaders in Berlin pledged stronger deterrence against Russia and more aid for Ukraine.
NATO to reaffirm iron-clad commitment to Article 5 at Ankara summit
As NATO leaders prepare for their summit in Ankara next week, a document seen by Euronews says all 32 members – including the US – are still committed to the alliance's principle of collective defence.
German row over plan for workers to need sick note on first day of illness
A doctors' group says it "borders on madness" that patients will have to obtain the note in person.
