Pygmy hippo in Thailand predicts France vs Argentina World Cup final
Pygmy hippo Moo Deng at a Thai zoo predicts a France–Argentina World Cup final, choosing France over Spain and Argentina over England in a playful stunt.
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French and Spanish fans pack Texas streets ahead World Cup semi-final
French and Spanish fans flooded Arlington’s streets ahead the World Cup semi-final, with the winners to meet England or Argentina.
Spain ratifies Gibraltar deal but insists no change in sovereignty claims over the territory
The new deal officially brings to an end the final chapter of the UK's exit process from the EU in a deal set to boost cooperation and freedoms in the disputed territory.
National sovereignty equals 'sending gifts to US and China', former Italian PM Letta tells Euronews
The former Italian prime minister tells Euronews that, to be able to compete with Washington and Beijing, the EU must keep a united front, adding that "the true battle is for European sovereignty".
German man, 68, charged over alleged serial rapes of drugged women
Prosecutors say he had been charged with raping 14 women, but was suspected of attacking dozens more.
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World leaders gather in Doha to honour Qatar's Father Emir Sheikh Hamad
Leaders from Europe, Africa and Asia travelled to Doha to offer condolences to the royal family following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who served as Qatar's emir from 1995 until 2013.
Euronews explains: can Hungary's PM Magyar really remove president Sulyok from office?
Hungary's parliament has approved a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office, with Prime Minister Péter Magyar accusing him of being Orbán's puppet. But he refuses to resign and argues the move in unconstitutional. What happens next? Euronews
Six people found dead in lift shaft after fire in central Brussels building
The bodies were recovered in a rescue operation that lasted several hours, officials say.
Hungary risks missing early Erasmus+ return despite EU promises
Budapest may miss the September deadline to rejoin the programme unless it submits rule-of-law reforms to Brussels on schedule.
Several reported dead after fire in lift shaft of Brussels construction site
Local media reports say firefighters initially brought the blaze under control, but flames spread into a lift shaft, sparking a second fire and trapping people inside.
ECB selects 36 payment providers for digital euro pilot as the project moves ahead
The European Central Bank (ECB) has selected 36 payment service providers to help test the digital euro in a year-long pilot from 2027, marking the latest milestone in the EU's effort to create a digital form of central bank money while reducing reliance on foreign payment
Ukraine forces hit more than 100 Russian vessels in Sea of Azov in eight days
Russia is looking for a way to redirect ships from the Sea of Azov after Ukrainian forces struck more than 100 Russian vessels — including oil tankers and cargo ships — in less than two weeks, isolating Moscow-occupied Crimea even more.
Government reshuffle in Ukraine: Parliament dismisses Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko
After Ukraine's parliament accepted the prime minister's resignation, the composition of the next wartime cabinet remains unclear. It is not yet known which ministers will retain their posts across key portfolios.
Non-EU citizens most likely to have temporary and part-time work in the bloc
Non-EU citizens in the bloc face higher rates of temporary and part-time jobs compared to EU nationals, with some countries showing greater disparities than others. What factors are behind it?
From greenhouses to family businesses, entrepreneurship reshapes rural livelihoods
Farmers, livestock breeders and family-run businesses are expanding through loans, subsidies and local support programmes. According to the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction, in Uzbekistan say millions of people have moved out of poverty over the past decade.
EU dismantles tax evasion network in Greece with raids in Athens and Kastoria
The criminal network is estimated to have inflicted losses amounting to at least 46.9 million euros.
US-Iran conflict widens after deadly tanker attack in Strait of Hormuz
Commercial shipping has come under attack in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran exchange military action, raising fears the conflict could draw more Gulf states into the fighting.
US strikes Bushehr as Iran's parliament tables bill to control Hormuz
Four points in the port city hosting Iran's only nuclear power plant were hit by US projectiles on Tuesday, as Iran's parliament formally submitted a bill asserting Tehran's permanent control over the Strait of Hormuz.
Google gives Swiss Android users fewer search options than their EU counterparts, regulator says
Swiss Android users no longer get to choose their default search engine when setting up a new phone. Their EU neighbours still do.
Zelenskyy joins Macron and European leaders in Paris for Bastille Day
Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Emmanuel Macron and European leaders at a Ukraine-focused Bastille Day parade in Paris showcasing military strength.
Spanish PM's brother banned from public office for nine years for misconduct
David Sánchez, a composer and orchestra director whose career has included training and stops in Saint Petersburg, Toulouse, Tokyo and Madrid, was tried with 10 other defendants.
Brussels warns dialogue with China 'will not suffice'
EU trade enforcer Denis Redonnet told MEPs on Tuesday that the European Commission will act against cheap Chinese imports by adopting "unilateral" defence measures before the October deadline set by EU trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to make progress in the negotiation with
3,000-year-old Egyptian tomb with vivid afterlife paintings uncovered near Luxor
Dating back to Egypt’s Ramesside period - the era of powerful pharaohs such as Ramesses II - the tomb features scenes of religious rituals and the journey into the afterlife.
Erling Haaland returns to Norway after World Cup exit with a strange new friend
Erling Haaland is trending again, even if Norway has exited the World Cup. The player landed in Oslo and showed off a souvenir he brought back from the US. The internet was full of raccoontentment, as the keepsake has gone viral.
Hundreds of Peruvians name child 'Haaland' as World Cup reaches registry offices
Civil registries list 468 Peruvians with the Norwegian striker's surname and 91 children with his full name, though Neymar and Messi remain the country's favourite football names.
€2.8bn battle on the pitch: France and Spain face off in World Cup's priciest semi-final
Tuesday's clash between France and Spain in Texas is not just a footballing spectacle, it is also, by market value, the costliest semi-final the World Cup has staged, with the two squads worth a combined $3.2 billion (€2.8bn).
First Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine to start human trials in the UK
Scientists in Oxford will start to test the world's first vaccine against Bundibugyo Ebola, as an outbreak of the rare virus strain continues to spread across Congo and Uganda.
Street artists from 21 countries transform Oslo into an open-air graffiti gallery
Oslo’s former industrial district became an open-air gallery as 40 artists from 21 countries painted murals over three days at one of the largest street art festivals of its kind.
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Spectacular drones and fireworks illuminate Eiffel Tower ahead of Bastille Day
Paris staged an early Eiffel Tower fireworks and drone show, reserving Bastille Day to commemorate the 2016 Nice attack and its 86 victims.
'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".
EU weighs age-13 limit for 'social media plus'
An expert panel has urged the EU to make technology companies prove their platforms are safe before allowing under-13s access to "social media plus" services. The European Commission will consider proposing an EU-wide restriction on access to "social media plus" services for
Almost 60 people gored or bruised during Spain's famed San Fermín bull runs
Sixteen people have been killed in the bull runs since records started in 1911. The last death was in 2009 when a bull gored a 27-year-old Spaniard in the neck, heart and lungs.
Yamal replies to Rajoy's Les Bleus column: 'Football should unite society'
Spain's former prime minister used a TV debate to question the origins of several France players at the 2026 World Cup. Asked about it before the semi-final, Lamine Yamal sidestepped the row and hailed football as a model of integration.
'Digger': Is this the movie that finally wins Tom Cruise his first competitive Oscar?
Tom Cruise leads Oscar-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu’s forthcoming satirical comedy - and from the trailer alone, it’s clear that the actor’s transformative turn is vying for Oscar glory.
Fact check: FIFA boss Infantino probe called for by MEPs, not whole parliament
Viral posts falsely claim that the European Parliament called for an investigation into FIFA's President Gianni Infantino.
Fontainebleau fire still burning as 850 firefighters tackle blaze
The fire in the Fontainebleau forest, around sixty kilometres from Paris, is still spreading. Around 850 firefighters, 200 vehicles and six aircraft have been deployed.
Fairmont’s new English lakeside resort has a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, spa and golf course
Located in England’s northwest, the new Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is a luxury countryside resort with 116 rooms and suites, a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, an 18-hole championship-level golf course plus spa and wellness experiences.
'We will deal with it,' Trump says as US probes reports of Iranian drones in Cuba
The US president said his administration is checking whether Tehran stores drones and missiles on the island and warned Washington will act if confirmed, but he offered no proof or details about the alleged weapons.
Ukraine inches closer towards joining EU with opening of another cluster
Ministers in Brussels approved the opening of another portion of Ukrainian accession negotiations on Tuesday. The decision continues the erosion of a two-year deadlock caused by the former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Targeting Patriarch Kirill risks fuelling EU scepticism, Bulgarian foreign minister warns
Velislava Petrova-Chamova told Euronews that the EU’s sanctions against Russia should have a financial impact and not be a symbolic instrument – and that this, among other reasons, is why Sofia championed the removal of the head of Russia's Orthodox Church from the 21st
ALROSA Re-elects Supervisory Board with Minimal Changes
In June 2026, the annual shareholders’ meeting of ALROSA, a diamond mining company, elected a new 15-member Supervisory Board (board of directors). The board includes six representatives of the Russian Federation, five representatives of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), where
Sugar in space? Astronomers find sweet clue to the origin of life
It turns out the universe has something of a sweet tooth. Astronomers have detected a new type of sugar floating in deep space that may hold clues to how life first emerged on Earth.
ICE agent shoots dead Colombian immigrant in Maine
The 26-year-old, who had permission to work in the US, was killed in Biddeford when an officer opened fire, saying his car was a threat. It is the ninth death tied to Trump’s migration crackdown.
Public consultation on Joint Undertakings, Art. 185 initiatives, and thematic priorities for European Partnerships under Horizon Europe 28-34
The European Commission is calling on researchers, industry, member states/Associated Countries and the wider public to help shape the future of European Partnerships in research and innovation. To support this process, the Commission has launched a public consultation on the
King’s Swan Upping on the Thames shows healthy cygnets but rising litter
Traditional skiffs glided along the River Thames during Swan Upping as crews counted and weighed cygnets, reporting encouraging numbers while warning about the growing threat of river litter.
France flaunts firepower and unity with allies as Macron hosts final Bastille Day parade
With nearly 6,700 troops, 98 aircraft, 31 helicopters and 315 vehicles, a record number of military personnel were marching the traditional route between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde.
Poland sees new research and changes to policies on migrant integration
A new publication by the national research institute contains recommendations - for national authorities, regional education authorities and schools - on supporting the integration of migrant children in the Polish education system. These recommendations cover 9 areas of
US releases video of sea drone strike on Iranian naval base
The US military has released video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking a ship maintenance facility and submarine at Iran's Bandar Abbas Naval Base on 12 July. US Central Command says it was the first combat use of American sea drones.