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Latest news bulletin | July 21st, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
One in five EU jobs classed as vulnerable and Spain tops the list, report says
Close to one in five jobs in the European Union qualifies as vulnerable on at least one of three counts, inadequate pay, insecure employment or a lack of workplace rights, according to a new report from Eurofound, which places Spain at the top of the table.
Historic Italian theatres vying for UNESCO's World Heritage status
Eighteen historic condominium-style theatres across Italy's Marche, Emilia Romagna and Umbria regions are seeking to be recognised by UNESCO and are hoping for a place on its prestigious World Heritage List.
FIFA opens investigation into Argentina over post-World Cup final incidents
Football's governing body has appointed a prosecutor to assess the clashes between Argentine and Spanish players at the full-time whistle at the Metlife Stadium as well as the banner held by players after the semi-final with England.
Riyadh Air review: I flew to Madrid on the world’s newest airline – here’s what it was like
Riyadh Air’s business class offering is seriously impressive, and the Hafawa Lounge at King Khalid International might just be the Middle East’s best airport lounge.
Journalist behind Trump-Meloni row Daniele Compatangelo dies suddenly
The La7 journalist died at the age of 50 after falling ill. In recent months, he had risen to prominence with his exclusive interview with US President Donald Trump, which ignited a political storm in Italy.
Where in the EU can people expect the longest working life?
From the Netherlands to Romania, expected working lives vary dramatically across the EU. Here's how every country compares.
New Saudi visa lets Umrah pilgrims visit multiple times within a year
Saudi Arabia has launched a new one-year multiple-entry visa, which will allow Umrah pilgrims to make repeated visits.
Fact check: Is the EU set to ban bottled water multipacks?
Claims that the EU will ban multipacks of bottled water from August have spread widely on social media. But a closer look at the legislation shows the picture is more nuanced than some posts suggest.
European Statistical Monitor: July edition
On 17 July, Eurostat released the European Statistical Monitor, a dashboard with monthly and quarterly indicators covering different areas, such as economy, environment, business, health and work. This monthly updated dashboard is designed to track developments within the EU as
Two tourists injured in knife attack at Acropolis, police arrest suspect
A man attacked a Greek-American couple with a knife at the entrance to the Acropolis archaeological site and was arrested by Athens police shortly afterwards.
'Kick Argentina out of the World Cup' petition nearly breaks Guinness World Record
FIFA has confirmed that Argentina will face an investigation into the “disgusting” scenes at the end of the World Cup final. The team has gone viral for all the wrong reasons at this year’s tournament; and now, a petition to kick them out of the World Cup has amassed more than
Andrew and Tristan Tate to fight UK extradition over rape and trafficking allegations
The US-born brothers were arrested in Miami, Florida and face a total of 59 charges from the Crown Prosecution Service, including rape, assault and human trafficking.
Drone strike sparks major fire in Sumy, northeastern Ukraine
A home improvement shopping centre in Sumy, Ukraine, catches fire after a reported Russian FPV drone strike as firefighters battle the blaze.
Commission publishes state aid guidance on carbon contracts for difference
The European Commission has published guidance to support member states in designing state aid schemes based on carbon contracts for difference (CCfDs), in compliance with the Guidelines on state aid for climate, environmental protection and energy (CEEAG). The aim is to
Could 'banned topics' be the secret to stopping AI hackers?
The trick to stopping an AI cyberattack may be as simple as bringing up a subject the AI system is not allowed to discuss.
Portuguese scientists study Martian clouds to help future landings
As plans for crewed missions to Mars advance, a study led by two Portuguese scientists at Lisbon University's Faculty of Sciences is helping make landings on the Red Planet smoother.
Trade, trophies and tanks
In today's newsletter: A team of Members of the European Parliament travel to China, Spain's reigning champions tour Madrid, and an expert explains the point of Europe's military parades.
Air passenger rights reform: What the new rules mean for you
It's official: air passengers across the bloc will enjoy stronger rights from mid-2027. The European Parliament and the European Council approved the agreement reached earlier in June to strengthen passengers’ protection against flight disruptions.
Commission greenlights Estonia's fourth payment request for €135.5 million under NextGenerationEU
On 16 July, the European Commission positively assessed Estonia's fourth payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. This payment request reflects significant progress across a wide range of reforms aimed at driving
Victorious Spanish team parade through Madrid after World Cup triumph
Spain's World Cup-winning team toured Madrid on an open-top bus as huge crowds lined the streets to celebrate their victory over Argentina
Europe Today: Spain celebrates World Cup triumph as Burnham takes office in the UK
Two million people took to the streets of Madrid to welcome home their World Cup heroes last night. In the UK, Andy Burnham delivered his first address to the nation as Prime Minister, while in Germany Chancellor Friedrich Merz has signalled a government reshuffle.
Drones, dominance, and the Iranian impasse: The West's strategic blind spot
The long-standing inability of the United States to achieve a decisive victory in Iran (i.e., defined as forcing total submission, enacting regime change, or achieving complete disarmament) remains a debated issue in contemporary geopolitics. Despite extensive analysis by
Four things to know one year after the Turnberry agreement
Trade flows, investment, exemptions and tariffs: where does the hard-won EU-US trade deal stand today?
Kazakhstan's fixed capital investment tops 9.5 trillion tenge in H1 2026
Investment in fixed capital in Kazakhstan exceeded 9.5 trillion tenge in the first half of 2026, while private investment increased by 21.4 percent, according to a government review on the implementation of the president's directives to modernize the country's economic model,
Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods citing disputes over autos
President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.
Blacksmith to join Danish Viking anchor project
Rowan Taylor will travel to Denmark in August to forge an authenic Viking anchor.
How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar this summer
As heatwaves grow more frequent and severe, here's what parents need to know to keep infants and young children safe in the heat.
Where are Europe's households most indebted? Not where you would think
Europe's household debt map reveals a surprising north-south divide. Discover the latest Eurostat figures and the 10 most indebted countries.
Wind and solar power ‘stranded’ in Europe’s outdated energy grid. Is there an ‘immediate’ solution?
“Political ambitions mean nothing if clean electrons are stranded in connection queues.”
Three possible ways to lift the Greek veto on new Russia sanctions
Brussels' new sanctions package against Russia has run into formidable resistance from Greece. Euronews looks at ways the impasse might be broken.
Revealed: The underrated European islands set to be 2026's hottest holiday escapes
New research has revealed the world’s up-and-coming islands seeing the biggest rise in popularity, with three European gems featuring in the ranking.
Latest news bulletin | July 21st, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Commission registers two European Citizens' Initiatives on education and housing
On 17 July, the European Commission registered two European Citizens' Initiatives (ECIs) entitled: ‘All On Board - For your right to citizenship without borders' and ‘Right to Housing! Now and Forever'. The initiative ‘All On Board - For your right to citizenship without
How Montenegro might complicate the EU's already tense budget talks
Montenegro's €3.2 billion EU accession package is small change for the bloc's taxpayers, but it could set a precedent for how future enlargements are funded.
The Venice few tourists know: Sunrise runs and crafting your own Venetian mask
Millions of tourists visit Venice every year, yet only a few discover the city of artisans, age-old traditions and hidden corners that still preserve its true soul.
Beyond the shadow of 'Too Big to Fail': moving past a fragmented European banking system
In an opinion piece for Euronews, Frédéric Oudéa, Chairman of Revolut Western Europe, says Europe should move beyond fragmented banking markets and create pan-European financial champions to finance innovation, defence and the green transition.
Tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz as US strikes Iran for tenth consecutive night
As fighting escalates between both sides, Iran's interior minister travelled to Pakistan, a key mediator in the conflict, for talks.
Watch: Spain World Cup champions receive royal welcome in Madrid
After meeting the royal family, the squad boarded an open-top bus for a victory parade through the capital city, where nearly two million fans lined the streets.
Russian warship carried out firing exercise off Plymouth coast
The Neustrashimy's live-fire exercise took place in international waters and lasted for 30 minutes.
An estimated two million fans fill Madrid’s streets to welcome world champions
Spain's national team marks a historic day of World Cup celebrations on Monday. The champions will tour Madrid in an open-top bus before the final celebration.
Tate brothers appear in US court for extradition proceedings
They were arrested on Saturday after the UK announced dozens of new charges, including rape and sex trafficking, which they deny.
Chess legend Judit Polgar rejects offer to become Hungary's president
Until a successor is elected, the Speaker of Parliament, Agnes Forsthoffer, is serving as interim head of state. Parliament must elect a new president within 30 days.
Iceland has 'nothing to lose' in EU membership talks, says French foreign minister
Iceland first applied to join the European Union in 2009, in the wake of the collapse of its financial sector, but suspended accession talks in 2015.
Guardiola in reported talks with Italy - would England come calling?
Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, a fluent Italian speaker, is a contender for the vacant Italy head coach job.
Norway teen did not plan to carry out 'hit' - court
Johannes Natland, 19, was arrested at a Huddersfield hotel with two guns and 19 ammunition rounds.
Attacks on Ukrainians in Poland rise, police data show
Police received 180 reports of alleged hate crimes against Ukrainian citizens in the first half of the year, an increase of more than 30%.
Emergency farming law: reintroduction of two banned pesticides splits political parties
A year after mass protests against the Duplomb law, Parliament is again debating bringing back acetamiprid and flupyradifurone. Essential for some, intolerable for others, the move is splitting political parties and civil society alike.
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
Keegan also wrote newspaper columns, became one of the first English footballers to have his own branded football boots and released the hit single Head Over Heels in Love.