Russia bans diesel exports amid deepening fuel crisis

"This will enable us to increase supplies to the domestic market in July," Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said.

Dogs and cats at work: Yes or no? Here are Europe's most pet-friendly countries

In a new survey of 16,000 workers, more than half would consider switching job for a dog-friendly company.

Young giant gas planet Beta Pic B refuses to reveal its origin

The young planetary system of the 23-million-year-old star Beta Pictoris (short: Beta Pic) is regarded as an iconic circumstellar dust disk, which hosts at least three giant gas planets. Discovered in 2008 by direct imaging, Beta Pic b is the most massive of those planets,

Unvisited Sweden: New map reveals the nature spots far, far away from the crowds

In a bid to ease pressure on popular destinations, a new project highlights 24 locations in Sweden where you’re incredibly unlikely to run into anybody else.

Meta plans biggest AI data centre outside US in Canada with $9.1bn investment

Meta will pour more than $9.1bn (€8.4bn) into a new artificial intelligence data centre in Alberta, Canada — its largest outside the United States — powered by a dedicated natural gas plant.

“Sometimes not answering is the best answer”: Xavier Bettel on bullies

In an exclusive interview as part of Euronews’ live special report from Ankara, Luxembourg’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Xavier Bettel, speaks with NATO correspondent Shona Murray about Europe’s position in an increasingly uncertain world.

More than just a World Cup quarterfinal: France and Morocco gear up for knockout clash

Les Bleus last faced the Atlas Lions in the 2022 World Cup semifinals, where France managed to edge Morocco, the tournament's surprise package, in a 2-0 win.

20 million cigarettes and over 38 tonnes of tobacco seized in EU countries

Authorities have seized 20 million cigarettes and 38.4 tonnes of tobacco leaf and cut tobacco after dismantling two international criminal networks based in Spain.

Xbox had laid off 379 Zenimax workers in Maryland

That includes 213 employees at The Elder Scrolls Online developer ZeniMax Online Studios.

Belgium's Defence Minister: "The Iranian regime is always lying"

"You cannot build Rome in one day." Belgium's Defence Minister Theo Francken joins Euronews' Shona Murray for a special report live from the NATO Summit in Ankara, discussing Ukraine, Iran, NATO and Belgium's largest defence investment in more than two decades.

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers

ON BOARD THE TAIWAN COAST GUARD SHIP PP-10081, Taiwan Strait, July 9 - Taiwan's government took a small group of foreign lawmakers on a Coast Guard ship around sensitive Taiwan-controlled islands next to the Chinese coast on Thursday, pushing back against China's Coast Guard

Quarterly reports show a surge in solar energy and e-vehicles, with record highs in 2025

The latest quarterly reports for the electricity and gas markets, covering the final two quarters of 2025, confirm continued growth in the generation of renewable energy in the EU. Solar energy, in particular, hit a new record high in 2025, reaching 275 TWh (+18%). Energy from

Calbee to resume full-colour packaging for some snacks from late July

Eight Calbee products, including its potato chips, will resume using full-colour packaging.

Africa: All of Africa Today - July 9, 2026

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'Maldives of the Middle East': Saudi Arabia's Red Sea project takes shape

Saudi Arabia is developing a luxury Red Sea destination of untouched islands, coral reefs, desert and mountains to entice the world’s most exclusive travellers.

Malaysia denies report that Jho Low entered country for 1MDB talks

News portal Sarawak Report, which had played a key role in uncovering the 1MDB scandal, reported in May that Low had secretly entered Malaysia last year as part of a Chinese delegation to negotiate debts linked to 1MDB.

Netflix’s ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Is a Charming Reimagining of Laura Ingalls Wilder’s Beloved Adventure: TV Review

More than four decades after the initial series ended its nine-season run on NBC, Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved semi-autobiographical novels have been adapted to television once again. Created by Rebecca Sonnenshine and executive produced by Trip Friendly, son of original

Immigrants from South Africa’s neighbours send home billions of rands. Here’s the top 10

As anti-immigrant marches across South Africa intensify, the deportation and repatriation of thousands of African immigrants in recent weeks are likely to cause hardship for their home communities, as these remittance figures show.

EU deploys wildfire support to face multiple fires across Portugal and France

As Europe is fighting wildfires in several Member States, the Commission is swiftly mobilising assistance via the EU civil protection mechanism (UCPM). Over the weekend, Portugal and France have activated the UCPM due to devastating wildfires, with several of them active

Hundreds of snakes on the loose after severe flooding in China

Guangxi is China’s largest centre for commercial snake farming.

Malaysia says it still has to pay $2.8 billion in 1MDB debts

If there are no further recoveries, the government will have to absorb RM20.1 billion in losses.

Newsletter: Another day, another diatribe

In today's newsletter: Europeans leave the NATO summit with loaded guns plus strong statements from US President Donald Trump, EU ambassadors may go into overdrive over the 21st package of sanctions against Russia, and a European Parliament vote is set to rile up the political

From sewers to swimming sites: how Europe's cities reclaim their rivers

As Europe braces for hotter summers, cities are reopening rivers once written off as polluted waterways. From Paris to Copenhagen, local authorities are investing in cleaner, swimmable rivers to adapt to rising temperatures and meet citizens' needs.

Cathay Pacific flight intercepted by Hungarian NATO fighter jets, airline says safety was never compromised

Flight CX257 from Hong Kong to London experienced a “temporary loss of communication” with local air traffic control over Romanian airspace on Jul 4.

Andy Burnham left with clear path to Downing Street as last potential rival rules out leadership bid

Former UK armed forces minister Al Carns said Burnham had his "full backing" and that he had "earned this".

Justin Bieber joins Madonna, Shakira and BTS for FIFA World Cup first ever final halftime show

Justin Bieber has joined a star-studded list of halftime performers who will close out the 2026 World Cup in New York.

New EU plan to address the risks and opportunities of advanced AI for cybersecurity

The European Commission has presented a plan to address the risks and harness the opportunities of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) in cybersecurity. While the AI can improve security, it can also be misused to identify vulnerabilities, automate attacks, and significantly

Kay Kay Menon’s ‘Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya’ Sets July Prime Video Premiere (EXCLUSIVE)

Prime Video will premiere Hindi-language series “Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya” worldwide on July 24, unveiling a seven-episode comedy-drama led by Kay Kay Menon as a headmaster attempting to revive a failing school. “Adarsh Baal Vidyalaya” is directed by Himank Gaur and created and

Woman arrested in Japan for sewing shut housemate's lips

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Thai court rules government’s $15 billion emergency loan is lawful

The ruling lifted uncertainty over state spending plans.

Wrestlers train for Mongolia's iconic Naadam festival

Mongolian wrestlers train at Basu camp with sparring, fitness and football drills as they prepare for the annual Naadam festival.

Alentejo elephant sanctuary welcomes first resident

The first resident has arrived at the Pangea sanctuary in Alentejo, presented as Europe’s first large-scale elephant refuge. Julie, Portugal’s last circus elephant, had long been waiting for a proper home.

Europe Today: Trump overshadows NATO summit with renewed Iran strikes

Renewed US strikes on Iran overshadow the close of the NATO summit, where allies pledged record defence spending and support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, the EU faces migration challenges, OLAF uncovers a counterfeit condom network and the World Cup reaches the quarter-final stage.

Portugal achieves major milestone with permit for offshore aquaculture facility

Portugal has issued a permit for an offshore aquaculture facility in the open sea for the first time in its history. Mariculture Systems, a company based in Ramat Negev, Israel, announced that it had obtained an Aquaculture Activity Title (Ttulo de Atividade Aqucola - TAA)

Ethiopia: 10 things to know about TPLF’s Fetlework Gebregziabher

She built her name in the bush. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appointed her a minister, then took the post away from her, and now Fetlework Gebregziabher, aka Monjorino, stands as the loudest voice accusing Addis Ababa of moving troops toward eastern Tigray.

How a Palestinian town is defending itself from Israeli settler attacks

By Pesha Magid SINJIL, West Bank, July 9 (Reuters) - On a cool night in June, some 15 Palestinians from the town of Sinjil in the occupied West Bank gathered on a hilltop to watch the shadowed valleys below for any sign of movement that might signal an impending Israeli settler

Australia rail services resuming after Telstra outage

Australian Rail Track Corporation uses Telstra’s 4G network to communicate with train drivers.

Rio devotees celebrate Zé Pelintra Day with music, dance and prayer

Dozens of devotees gather in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighbourhood to celebrate Ze Pelintra Day with prayer, music, dancing and candle offerings.

Top court upholds South Korean ex-president Yoon’s 7-year jail sentence

Yoon’s legal team accused the Supreme Court of concluding the case “without sufficient deliberation”.

House prices and rents: Where did they rise most in early 2026?

House prices and rents rose in almost all EU countries in early 2026. In some European countries, house price increases outpaced overall inflation by around 10 percentage points.

Obesity drugs bring weight loss but not better quality of life, study finds

Obesity drugs are growing in popularity worldwide, but a new study has found that, beyond the weight-loss results, most of these medications do not bring broader quality-of-life benefits after one year of use.

Costs more, cools more: Eco construction keeps buildings cool during heatwaves

Eco construction techniques keep buildings cool and produce less emissions.

Setting sustainable livestock farming on a strong footing

Livestock farming employs around seven million people across the EU, often in areas with few other economic opportunities. It generates €400 billion in annual turnover. But it is a sector under pressure, facing low profitability and rising costs, changing market conditions, and

Life of Sizewell B extended by another 20 years

The power plant was due to reach the end of its life in 2035 but will now continue until 2055.

Taiwan bets on premium coffee, with Alishan’s beans commanding some of the world's highest prices

In the final instalment of a three-part series on Taiwan beyond semiconductors, CNA looks at how the island is building a reputation for small-batch specialty coffee.

Bangladesh PM said to have met labour tycoon Aminul Islam on Malaysia trip

Malaysia’s recruitment of migrant workers from Bangladesh has spurred debate in both countries.

U.S. military launches second straight night of attacks as Iran says it struck American bases in the Gulf

Trump said strikes on Iran were retribution for attacks on ships; U.S. forces struck approximately 90 Iranian military targets, while a U.S. official told CNN that the cease-fire between Washington and Tehran 'has at least temporarily ceased'

Disney Entertainment TV Chairman Debra OConnell on Emmy Noms, Recognition for ‘Dancing With the Stars’ and the New FX/Hulu Setup

Four months after she was elevated to chairman of Disney Entertainment Television, Debra OConnell experienced her first Emmy nominations morning in the new gig — and it was a good one for the exec. The Walt Disney Company scored a total of 125 nominations at the 78th Emmy