NATO leaders are gathering for a two-day summit in Ankara under pressure from Trump to increase defence spending. In France, Marine Le Pen will find out today whether she can run for the French presidency next year as a Paris appeals court decides whether to uphold her
The European Commission is seeking feedback in view of a possible targeted amendment of the European Maritime, Fisheries and Aquaculture Fund (EMFAF). The objective is to make the fund simpler, more flexible and easier to implement while implementing also in EU law the WTO
The legislation has been dubbed "chat control" by its critics, due to its privacy implications, particularly on end-to-end encrypted communications.
On 3 July 2026, the European Commission proposed five new large-scale projects, known as the European Defence Projects of Common Interest (EDPCIs), to help EU countries strengthen their defence capabilities by developing key military systems together. The industrial projects
Scientists warn the intensity and frequency of global extreme weather events will increase as the planet continues to heat up because of fossil fuel emissions.
A new study projects infertility among women will reach nearly 80 million cases in the next decade globally —an almost 1,5-fold increase compared to 2023— driven largely by delayed motherhood.
Record heat and climate change are creating more frequent and severe droughts.
The IMF expects the eurozone to grow by little more than 1% a year through 2031. Yet some of Europe's fastest growth is forecast in smaller economies, with war-hit Ukraine among the countries expected to outpace the eurozone by more than two to one.
If the Paris Court of Appeal upholds Marine Le Pen's five-year ban from public office, the National Rally figurehead's long-held presidential ambitions would effectively be over.
The trails are systematically maintained and cleared, thanks to the ongoing efforts of the Andros Routes volunteer team.
Bosnia and Herzegovina's EU ambassador warns that cutting Western Balkans funding over stalled reforms risks turning accession into a competition and fuelling anti-EU sentiment ahead of October elections.
NATO's critical infrastructure is subject to ongoing cyberattacks. Only 13 percent of cloud usage in defense is handled by European service providers. Market concentration and legislation in the USA are becoming a means of exerting pressure. Stuttgart, July 6, 2026 Up-to-date
“Through your recklessness and your brazen racism, the entire world has already forgotten the journey and the historic effort that your players accomplished during this World Cup,” Mbappé wrote on X.
Located in Munich’s vibrant Westend neighbourhood, the design-led boutique hotel has 281 rooms, three bars, and a Japanese restaurant.
The European Anti-Fraud Office uncovered a trafficking route used to distribute counterfeit condoms in Europe, putting the sexual health of thousands of Europeans at risk.
Iranian state television said a liquified natural gas tanker came under attack Tuesday in the Strait of Hormuz off Oman after ignoring warnings, implying Tehran carried out the assault on a tanker it said was carrying natural gas from Qatar.
Macron will meet with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the presidential palace and “engage directly with diverse Syrian people,” his office said.
USA star forward Folarin Balogun, whose one-game red-card suspension was controversially lifted by FIFA, ultimately played a forgettable role in the 4-1 loss against Belgium. Earlier, Spain took out Portugal 1-0.
She has tasted defeat before, but if the appeal court bars her from running in the 2027 presidential election, it could end her political career.
Now president of National Rally, Bardella could become the party's candidate for next year's presidential election if Marine Le Pen is barred.
Artists create large sand sculptures of marine life on Rab island in Croatia during the Festival of Sand Sculptures, turning the beach into a temporary exhibition.
Interpol says the vast majority of the 2,070 victims or potential victims identified were women being trafficked for sex.
Two former Syrian officials went on trial in Vienna, Austria, accused of crimes against opponents of former Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad
Thousands gather outside Pamplona City Hall as fireworks, music and dancing mark the official opening of Spain's San Fermin Festival.
In Australia, authorities warn after several so-called space balls appeared on a beach in Queensland. Anyone who finds one must call emergency services at once and must not touch it.
The number of Portuguese nationals and people of Portuguese origin killed in the twin quakes in Venezuela has risen to 96, the Foreign Ministry told Lusa.
Viktor Orbán's Fidesz is calling for protests after Prime Minister Péter Magyar filed a constitutional amendment to remove President Tamás Sulyok.
About 3,200 gaming jobs are set to be cut at Xbox over the coming fiscal year.
Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces have razed multiple villages in the western regions of the country bordering Chad, killing many and displacing thousands as a separate UN report outlines that over 300 children were killed in their atrocities this year alone.
Cédric Jubillar, who previously denied killing his wife, was convicted despite her body not being found.
Commission pushes EU states to open Serbia's accession Cluster 3 in July, citing reform progress on foreign policy alignment, rule of law and electoral legislation. But the move is set to face opposition from the member states.
Brussels is seeking to revive Serbia's accession bid and could discuss as early as Wednesday its case for opening Cluster 3. But EU capitals remain divided over whether recent measures are enough to offset wider democratic backsliding. For some, it's too much, too soon.
"We support the principle of fair play and transparent competition," the European Commission said as fury at FIFA intensifies.
Greece’s island cuisine stands out for its quality, nutritional value and, of course, its irresistible flavour.
While Russia continues to pound Ukraine with missiles and drones, killing at least 19 people and injuring dozens more in Kyiv, Ukraine is striking deep inside Russian territory as part of a campaign to degrade the Kremlin’s war machine.
A watchdog's report challenges the industry's claims that European chemical manufacturers are facing an existential crisis due to high energy costs and Chinese competition – one of the pillars of the European Commission's competitiveness pledge.
Visitor numbers increased during the first half of 2026, driven primarily by international tourists. Tourism Minister Mazzi said "The sector remains a pillar of the national economy."
A very rare satin hair coloured horse called Aqzhal is widely being celebrated in Kazakhstan as a traditional symbol of prosperity and power.
Passengers are being urged to check their flight status, with some airlines being diverted to Palermo Airport.
Belgian fans said FIFA's decision to overturn Folarin Balogun's suspension was "not normal" ahead of Belgium's World Cup match against the United States.
The institutions hit were SC Signal, a Russian state scientific research institute and GNIII VM, the country's Scientific Research and Testing Institute for Military Medicine.
The most critical factor determining the effectiveness of floating barriers is ensuring they are positioned correctly in the water.
Tour de France organisers ban spectators from stage three as a wildfire hits the Pyrénées-Orientales region.
The BBC's Sarah Rainsford is at the scene of one of the blasts to hit Ukraine's capital overnight.
Will the Alps remain Europe's inexhaustible water tower? The Waterwise project is collecting an unprecedented amount of data from across the Alpine peaks to better understand the vulnerability of headwater catchments — the high-altitude streams that feed the continent's major
The two British media businesses are set to come under one roof, as ITV has agreed to sell its broadcasting and streaming business to Sky for up to £1.6bn (€1.87bn), in a deal that would create a major new competitor to global streaming platforms.
Prior to the release of their 25th studio album this Friday, Rolling Stones' Keith Richards has commented on whether one of their new songs is an anti-Trump track...
Open once again, the Milky Way restaurant in Vilnius is only serving up wines from vineyards above 165 metres above sea level – the same height diners reach while eating there.
Europe is betting on tech sovereignty to strengthen its economy. So how important is high-tech manufacturing to the EU's marketplace, and which countries are leading the way?
Mette-Marit was diagnosed in 2018 with pulmonary fibrosis which causes scarring of the lungs and shortness of breath and she had been forced to scale back her duties over the years.