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Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 1,943
UNICEF has estimated that around 1.8 million people, including 680,000 children, require humanitarian assistance following the quakes.
France's Emmanuel Macron speaks out against global rise in executions
"The death penalty has never made a society safer," Macron said during a speech at the ninth World Congress against the death penalty.
Prosecutors conduct Europe-wide raids over alleged misuse of funds by defunct far-right EU group
Raids were underway in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium as part of a probe into the alleged misuse of European parliament funds by the former far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group.
'Absolute madness': Row over plan to demolish Nazi bunker under Berlin
City officials want to build flats on the city centre site but others say it should be preserved as part of Germany's history.
Firefighters struggle to contain deadly Greek wildfire
More than 100 firefighters are fighting a fire near Thessaloniki which has claimed at least two lives.
WhatsApp to replace phone numbers with usernames - what does this change mean for users?
WhatsApp says the new feature will be released over the coming months and that it will notify users when it is available in their country.
France's National Assembly approves assisted dying bill after Senate rejection
The French National Assembly has passed the assisted dying bill — a law that has sparked controversy across the country — following the Senate's rejection.
Supreme Court strikes down Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship
The 14th Amendment says that "all persons born or naturalised in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside".
Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says
More than a quarter of those identified are believed to be violent, Germany's domestic intelligence agency says.
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Italian police arrest four over bomb attack targeting journalist
They have been accused of carrying and using an explosive device in a public place, as well as criminal damage and issuing threats.
Lawyer says Orbán should have been detained over Ukrainian cash convoy raid
A lawyer for seven Ukrainians detained in Hungary after a cash convoy raid says ex-PM Viktor Orbán and three other officials should have been held — and suggests prosecutors may be shielding Orbán from the investigation.
‘No MiGs for Ukraine’: Polish defence minister claims Kyiv backed out of deal with Warsaw
As relations between Ukraine and Poland remain at their worst state in years, the Polish defence minister claimed that Kyiv backed out of the two countries' "MiGs in exchange for drones" deal and threatened to veto Ukraine’s EU accession.
Czech porn studio staff stand trial over alleged trafficking of women
Investigators allege advertisements for modelling jobs concealed the true purpose of the recruitment and believe hundreds of women have been affected.
As Europe braces for a second heatwave, the EU's Green Deal faces crucial summer test
As Europeans anxiously await a second heatwave in less than two weeks, access to air conditioning has become a powerful symbol of the tensions between social fairness and the European Union's climate and energy ambitions.
Starmer sets out to strengthen UK and European defence with cash for drones and AI systems
The outgoing UK prime minister has finally unveiled a long-awaited Defence Investment Plan that aims to revive an “underfunded” sector. It emphasises the growing use of of unmanned aerial vehicles in repelling foreign aggression.
Two gas fields off Cyprus could start production by 2033
Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides lauded the signing of the "declaration of marketability" as a "major step towards establishing the Eastern Mediterranean as a credible alternative energy corridor for Europe".
Finland's last analogue landline phones go silent after 150 years
Finland's last landline call has been made as the Nordic country becomes the latest to retire copper-wire phones in favour of fibre.
Italy’s luxury portfolio expands with new openings from Hyatt, IHG and Dior Spa
Planning an Italian getaway? The country’s luxury travel scene will see new hotel openings from Hyatt and IHG, alongside a permanent Dior Spa set among the hills of Sicily.
South African protesters call for undocumented migrants to leave
Anti-immigrant protesters march in Durban as the March and March movement calls for government action on undocumented migration amid a police presence.
Ukraine in talks with France on SCALP missile licence, defence minister says
Ukraine’s defence minister hailed the talks as an important first step toward expanding the country’s production of critical weapons, amid Kyiv’s push to obtain a US licence for Patriot interceptors.
Can humans outshine AI?: EY's Julie Linn Teigland knows the secret of success
Euronews Culture spoke to EY Global Vice Chair Julie Linn Teigland at Cannes Lions about the next phase of AI. From personalised customer experiences to the importance of human judgement, she explained why the future of AI will depend on balancing technology with human
UK watchdog moves to break Apple and Google's grip on app payments
Buy an app subscription today and there is a good chance Apple or Google is taking a cut. The CMA wants developers to be free to point customers elsewhere to pay and is asking the tech giants to justify any fees they charge for the privilege.
AI helps scientists decipher papyrus scroll burnt in Vesuvius eruption
The scroll was first discovered in the 1750s but was too fragile to open. Using AI, scholars deciphered the full text and discovered a philosophical treaties on ethics and human progress.
Thousands soaked in wine at Spain's iconic festival
Thousands gather in Haro, Spain, for the La Rioja wine battle, spraying wine, dancing and climbing the hill to the church in a colourful festival.
2026 Islamic Development Bank Annual Meetings
At the 2026 Islamic Development Bank Annual Meetings in Baku, leaders and policymakers explored how regional integration, investment and cooperation can support sustainable economic growth in an uncertain global environment.
Abivax shares jump 36% as new trial data support ulcerative colitis drug obefazimod
French biotech company Abivax said new clinical trial data supports the safety and effectiveness of its experimental ulcerative colitis treatment.
America can switch off the world's AI. Europe must switch gears before it's too late
'Europe is becoming a digital colony between two AI empires' writes Dr. Sergey Lagodinsky, Vice Chair of the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parlament in an OpEd for Euronews. For Brussels, it is time to act. Europe needs a smart strategy of cooperation that will keep the
Von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan and Armenia to deepen South Caucasus ties
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins the first visit to the South Caucasus since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed their historic peace agreement, now offering the EU the opportunities to build on the EU's strategic engagement with the region formerly in
At least four trapped after apartment block collapses in Athens, fire brigade says
Emergency services have been deployed to the scene to help with the search and rescue operation and footage shown on local media showed workers walking in the rubble looking for signs of life.
Montenegro's ruling Europe Now! links up with EPP ahead of EU membership
Montenegro's latest political milestone comes as the country enters what leaders describe as the "final lap" of its long campaign to become the European Union's next member state.
Lithuania's parliament approves Sinkevičius as prime minister
Lithuania's parliament, the Seimas, on Tuesday approved Mindaugas Sinkevičius as the country's new prime minister — a third Social Democrat prime minister in this parliamentary term.
IKEA’s Dorothée Gardon on AI, the viral Punch moment and brand control in the social media age
At Cannes Lions, IKEA’s Global Marketing Strategy & Integrated Media Director Dorothée Gardon spoke to Euronews Culture about how the Swedish brand is navigating a fast-changing media landscape shaped by AI and creativity.
Scandinavian Airlines bets on recovery with record €8.75 billion Airbus jet order
Scandinavian airline SAS has placed the biggest order in its history, agreeing to buy up to 40 Airbus widebody jets in a deal worth more than $10 billion (€8.75bn), a striking show of confidence from a carrier that emerged from bankruptcy only two years ago.
Iran's inflation spiral deepens as rial slides and tensions rise
As Iran's rial falls to record lows amid escalating military tensions in the Persian Gulf, a sharp rise in inflation is pushing up the cost of basic necessities, with low-income households and rural communities bearing the brunt of the crisis.
NATO chief Mark Rutte welcomes UK's long-awaited Defence Investment Plan
The announcement follows months of wrangling within the government over the resources required to modernise the UK's armed forces in the face of rising threats, including from Russia.
Exclusive: Electricity bills in Germany and France rose by €700 million during record heatwave
Exclusive: Heatwaves are showing up on Europe’s energy bills – should fossil fuels face a windfall tax?
US envoys Witkoff and Kushner land in Qatar for fresh Iran war talks
Qatar said Trump's envoys arrived on Tuesday to meet mediators on "all regional issues," as Tehran confirmed sending its own delegation to Doha this week but denied agreeing to meet US counterparts "at any level". The visit follows four days of strikes in the Strait of Hormuz
EU allocates steel import quotas to trading partners to curb import surge
The new quotas will come into force on 1 July, with some preferential treatment agreed for partners bound by a trade agreement with the EU.
Mamula Island by Banyan Tree opens in Montenegro, the luxury brand’s first resort in Europe
Europe’s first Banyan Tree resort has opened on a secluded islet on the Bay of Kotor, revamping a centuries-old fortress into a luxury Adriatic escape.
Over 1 million migrants apply for Spain's mass regularisation, PM Pedro Sánchez says
Sánchez has long argued that immigrants are needed to sustain the economy, the welfare state and pensions amid Spain's ageing population and depopulation in rural regions.
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Japanese yen sinks to 40-year low against the US dollar as intervention looms
The Japanese yen has dropped to its lowest level against the US dollar in four decades, putting markets on alert for urgent action by Tokyo to halt a slide that record intervention and higher interest rates have so far failed to stop.
Europe’s current heatwave is just a ‘dress rehearsal,’ WHO warns
As Europe continues to face a record-breaking heatwave, the World Health Organization warns future summers will only be hotter.
Morocco's World Cup win sparks celebrations and clashes in the Hague
Morocco's victory sparked celebrations from Casablanca to the Netherlands, where jubilant scenes in one of Europe's largest Moroccan communities were later overshadowed by clashes with police.
Switzerland returns 18 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria
Three Swiss museums have returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, a new step in the African's country decades-long struggle to repatriate its looted cultural heritage.
Clashes erupt in the Netherlands after Morocco’s World Cup victory
Celebrations for Morocco’s World Cup win over the Netherlands in The Hague turn into clashes with arrests made amid street unrest and festivities.
Chancellor Merz: X post on World Cup exit sparks confusion, then comes second post
"You thrilled our country at this World Cup," writes Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit, but reactions show the public feels differently. A new post has since appeared on X.
Chancellor Merz sparks confusion with X post on World Cup exit
"At this World Cup you thrilled our country," writes Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit, but reactions suggest he has badly misjudged the public mood.