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Rescuers search rubble for survivors after New Delhi hostel collapse kills seven
Building collapses are a recurring hazard in parts of India during the June-to-September monsoon season, when heavy or prolonged rain can weaken older structures.
Paris flight searches surge ahead of Céline Dion's comeback concerts
Céline Dion is driving tourism to the French capital, with flight searches up 11% and bookings also on the rise as fans from the US, Brazil, Canada and beyond plan trips for the star’s long-awaited return to the stage.
Germany's far-right AfD says 'democracy demands' parties work with them after state election win
The far-right party is trying to form a government in the state after falling three seats short of a majority.
Can tech giants curb AI data centres’ growing thirst for water?
As opposition to water-hungry data centres grows in the US, tech giants say new cooling systems can curb demand – but using less water may require more electricity.
Could an AfD victory put Germany’s economic recovery at risk?
AfD’s historic Saxony-Anhalt victory adds a potential new political risk to Germany’s fragile recovery, raising fears that fragmentation in Berlin could delay reforms needed to sustain growth.
Boycott? Portuguese artists cancel shows at Seinfeld-headlined festival
Several performers have pulled out of an October comedy festival, apparently in protest at headliner Jerry Seinfeld's pro-Israel stance on the Gaza war.
Illegal hunting of protected species trial opens in Orléans against French billionaire Olivier Bouygues
If found guilty, the French billionaire, worth close to €3.2 billion, and the other defendants face up to seven years in prison in the landmark case, unprecedented in French history.
The young brain’s hidden weakness: When plasticity goes wrong
The very capacity that makes younger brains adaptable may also make them more likely to rewire an injury into a persistent pathological network, a new study found.
Where in Europe has seen the most outbreaks of Salmonella?
Since 2020, Europe has seen a steady rise in Salmonella cases, costing the continent up to €3 billion annually. Which countries are hit the hardest?
'This is not a film': Bullet-riddled Ukrainian ambulance displayed by Russian embassy in Lisbon
Totally wrecked, this vehicle, parked for a day outside the Russian embassy in Lisbon, highlights the reality of the war in Ukraine. The exhibition aims to raise funds to send medical vehicles there.
'The Last Days of Vacation': Reimagining Poland's coal capital Silesia through art and animals
Silesia as a holiday resort? A collection of artists have come together to portray the Polish coal capital in many ways. In a new exhibition Michał Prażmo portrays the region as a quirky venue for dogs and aliens, while others fill it with symbols, faith and ties across
UN rights chief urges 'accountability' after 23 die in US immigration custody in 2026
A joint report by Human Rights Watch and Physicians for Human Rights in June said that the rate of people dying in ICE custody has reached its highest level in over a decade amid Trump's crackdown.
Belgian prosecutors detain former reasearcher and probe alleged Chinese espionage at bankrupt chipmaker
The suspected leak of gallium nitride chip technology from bankrupt firm BELGAN to a China-based rival comes amid a wave of investigations into suspected Chinese espionage across Europe.
Clowns take over the streets of Brazil’s historic Mariana
Around 100 clowns and circus fans fill the historic centre of Mariana, Brazil, for an international gathering celebrating circus, music and colour
‘You Can See Everything’: Top secret Elizabeth Holmes documentary unveiled
Shrouded in secrecy for years, the documentary following disgraced entrepreneur Elizabeth Holmes premiered at a secret screening yesterday at the Telluride Film Festival. A24 has released a trailer and announced that the film will hit cinemas next month.
Gorgeous boutique seafront hotel and spa to open on Greece’s Samos island
Guests staying at the 72-key Nírema Hotel & Spa Samos will be just steps away from the beach once it opens later this month.
French EDF Energy in talks to buy British So Energy as UK supply market consolidates
France's EDF Energy is reportedly in discussions to buy So Energy, the smaller British supplier whose Irish parent company has put it up for sale, in a deal that would add to a renewed wave of consolidation among UK gas and electricity retailers.
Popular Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa faces appeal battle after death sentence
Khalifa and 11 others face death sentences in a major synthetic drug trafficking case, with appeals and further legal challenges expected.
‘Not right’ to discuss Merz's future a day after AfD's win in Saxony-Anhalt, CDU politician says
CDU politician and German MP Günter Krings calls the Saxony-Anhalt election results “devastating”, saying the situation is “even worse than expected” after the far-right AfD won 43.8% of the vote.
Anti-migrant protests are 'wake-up call' for UK government, says police commissioner
A weekend of protests in Portsmouth and Dover has exposed deepening tensions over Britain's Channel crossings, even as the government insists arrival numbers are falling.
China injects over €45 billion into state banks and insurers as growth slows
China's finance ministry is leading a combined 360 billion yuan (€46.1bn) capital injection into eight state-owned banks and insurers, a coordinated effort to strengthen balance sheets strained by weak lending, low interest rates and government instructions to prop up the stock
How Kazakhstan’s economic reforms have turned the tenge into the best-performing currency in Europe and Asia
The Kazakhstani tenge has become the best-performing currency in Asia and Europe in 2026, according to the Financial Times. Since the beginning of the year, it has appreciated by nearly 10% against the US dollar, outperforming all other currencies worldwide except for several
Farmers know 'cash is limited', European Commissioner for Agriculture Christophe Hansen says
The European Commissioner for Agriculture, Christophe Hansen, tells Euronews this has been “a very challenging summer” for farmers, with many “losing their harvests” due to extreme climate conditions.
Heavy smoke and flames after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway in Miami
An Amazon cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport, hit vehicles and caught fire. Five died, five were injured. FAA and NTSB investigate.
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz under pressure after far-right election triumph
The ballot box triumph put the pro-Trump and Moscow-friendly AfD, officially listed as "right-wing extremist" by Germany's domestic intelligence agency, within reach of running its first-ever state government.
Can the new EU rules save you hundreds on broken appliances? Take our poll
Broken toaster? Dead vacuum? Faulty fridge? For most Europeans, the answer is not repair but replacement. And that convenience comes with a large price tag: almost €12 billion a year.
Egyptian TV presenter Sarah Khalifa sentenced to death
In Egypt, a court sentenced 12 people, including popular TV presenter Sarah Khalifa, to death in a major drug manufacturing and trafficking case.
Dolly Parton’s sister criticises 'AI and endless garbage' shared following country icon’s death
Stella Parton has shared her family had been subjected to “incredible pressure and insensitivity from strangers” after the Queen of Country’s death.
Digital agriculture: The 5 ways AI is transforming how we farm
Artificial intelligence is increasingly helping farmers in things like precision irrigation, yield forecasting and monitoring.
Statement by President von der Leyen with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte
Dear Mark, it is always a pleasure to welcome you. We meet today to discuss Russia's attack in Leipzig. The German government has identified Russia as behind an attempt to attack cargo planes at Leipzig/Halle Airport. Had this attack succeeded, this would have resulted in
Fake Euronews video invents deadly shooting by Ukrainian soldier at NATO exercise
A fabricated report has used Euronews' visual likeness to falsely claim a Ukrainian soldier killed three NATO servicemen during a military exercise in Latvia.
400,000 Dahlias and Giant Floats: Netherlands Hosts Spectacular Flower Parade
Giant dahlia floats roll through Zundert in the Netherlands as crowds watch the annual Flower Parade, built by volunteers over several months.
Kyiv air raid alerts at record high as Russia launches round-the-clock strikes
Schools, businesses and public transport are all struggling with the surge in Russian air attacks.
Tokayev urges nuclear powers to resume talks, ban nuclear tests
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has called on nuclear-armed states to engage in negotiations and accelerate efforts to bring the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty (CTBT) into force, reaffirming Kazakhstan’s commitment to the global anti-nuclear movement, Qazinform
Hollywood blacklisting: Susan Sarandon shares her support for Palestine has cost her film roles
The 79-year-old actress has been vocal with her support for Palestine amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza and shared that her activism carries professional consequences. Her comments follow several artists coming to the defence of actor Mark Ruffalo, who has also been the victim
Alternative for Germany's victory, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's nightmare
Good morning, readers. Angela Skujins here holding the pen for this week’s newsletter, where a seismic regional election in Germany’s east has seen the far-right, anti-migration Alternative for Germany (AfD) sweep to power, with the blow ricocheting as far as Berlin.
Nepal holds a day of mourning and rescue efforts continue after flash floods kill 1,300
Rescue efforts have increasingly focused on 12 hydropower projects, where about 900 workers are missing and roughly 500 are believed to be trapped in various tunnels, authorities said.
AfD's historic win splits Europe as populists cheer and Warsaw warns of 'traitors'
Alternative for Germany's landslide victory in Saxony-Anhalt has drawn celebration from Europe's populist right and sharp condemnation from Poland's prime minister.
New EU action taken to tackle housing crisis
MEPs from The Left group in the European Parliament had a face to face meeting with EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing Dan Jørgensen ahead of the unveiling of the Commission's Affordable Housing Act, expected next Wednesday (9 September). Left MEPs said they had “made it
How can the EU help you repair your broken electronics? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
Discarding repairable goods generates 35 million tonnes of waste and 261 million tonnes of greenhouse gases annually. Brussels wants to change this by promoting repairs over replacements. But how does it make fixing products easier? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Turkey lifts inflation forecast to 28.4% as Middle East conflict pushes outlook higher
Turkey lifts its inflation outlook as the Middle East conflict weighs on the country's economic projections.
Germany seeks to quash 'facilitating genocide' in Gaza case brought by Nicaragua at top UN court
The court could either side with Germany and throw out the case completely or rule against Berlin, meaning the case would then be considered "on the merits" in more detail.
EU diplomatic service scraps new high-level defence group amid pressure from member states
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has scrapped a new defence advisory group days after unveiling it, following pushback from member states.
Europe Today: Far-right AfD makes history in Germany as Mladić's funeral tests Serbia's EU bid
The far-right AfD party won the regional elections in the eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt. Meanwhile, the burial of convicted war criminal Ratko Mladić in Belgrade today, after the EU warned against any glorification of him, is testing Serbia's EU bid.
New report warns: Psychosocial risks at work 'constitute a major problem'
A new study claims to show the scale of psychosocial risks, stress and mental health of those in work. The findings were made public just ahead of the European Parliament’s Committee on Employment and Social Affairs (EMPL) vote on psychosocial risks, stress and mental health at
Witches, tapestries and a suspended horse: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
From the museum loan of the century, to the bewitching return of Practical Magic — here's what to look out for this week.
Trial begins in Finland of man accused of abusing 361 children online over three years
Thousands of videos and images of unidentified children had been found on the man's mobile phone in 2022, when police searched his phone in connection with another criminal case, police said in December.
EU races to rethink Arctic policy as the global power grab continues
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is in Greenland to discuss the Arctic's growing importance among allies. The visit comes as Brussels is busy preparing a reviewed Arctic policy, with experts warning it must have security and defence at its core.
Leading scientists and experts in 'The Lancet' urge EU to ban fur farming over public health risks
As the European Commission considers its final response to the Fur Free Europe European Citizens’ Initiative, The Lancet Regional Health – Europe has published a commentary by leading zoonotic disease experts and academics warning that fur farming poses a preventable public