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Volodymyr Zelenskyy joins Emmanuel Macron and European leaders at a Ukraine-focused Bastille Day parade in Paris showcasing military strength.
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Spanish PM's brother banned from public office for nine years for misconduct
David Sánchez, a composer and orchestra director whose career has included training and stops in Saint Petersburg, Toulouse, Tokyo and Madrid, was tried with 10 other defendants.
Brussels warns dialogue with China 'will not suffice'
EU trade enforcer Denis Redonnet told MEPs on Tuesday that the European Commission will act against cheap Chinese imports by adopting "unilateral" defence measures before the October deadline set by EU trade Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič to make progress in the negotiation with
3,000-year-old Egyptian tomb with vivid afterlife paintings uncovered near Luxor
Dating back to Egypt’s Ramesside period - the era of powerful pharaohs such as Ramesses II - the tomb features scenes of religious rituals and the journey into the afterlife.
Erling Haaland returns to Norway after World Cup exit with a strange new friend
Erling Haaland is trending again, even if Norway has exited the World Cup. The player landed in Oslo and showed off a souvenir he brought back from the US. The internet was full of raccoontentment, as the keepsake has gone viral.
Hundreds of Peruvians name child 'Haaland' as World Cup reaches registry offices
Civil registries list 468 Peruvians with the Norwegian striker's surname and 91 children with his full name, though Neymar and Messi remain the country's favourite football names.
€2.8bn battle on the pitch: France and Spain face off in World Cup's priciest semi-final
Tuesday's clash between France and Spain in Texas is not just a footballing spectacle, it is also, by market value, the costliest semi-final the World Cup has staged, with the two squads worth a combined $3.2 billion (€2.8bn).
First Bundibugyo Ebola vaccine to start human trials in the UK
Scientists in Oxford will start to test the world's first vaccine against Bundibugyo Ebola, as an outbreak of the rare virus strain continues to spread across Congo and Uganda.
Street artists from 21 countries transform Oslo into an open-air graffiti gallery
Oslo’s former industrial district became an open-air gallery as 40 artists from 21 countries painted murals over three days at one of the largest street art festivals of its kind.
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Spectacular drones and fireworks illuminate Eiffel Tower ahead of Bastille Day
Paris staged an early Eiffel Tower fireworks and drone show, reserving Bastille Day to commemorate the 2016 Nice attack and its 86 victims.
'If we die, we die together': Wife of man nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane speaks of ordeal
Svetlana Grković told Serbian media that her husband is "seriously injured and in shock".
EU weighs age-13 limit for 'social media plus'
An expert panel has urged the EU to make technology companies prove their platforms are safe before allowing under-13s access to "social media plus" services. The European Commission will consider proposing an EU-wide restriction on access to "social media plus" services for
Almost 60 people gored or bruised during Spain's famed San Fermín bull runs
Sixteen people have been killed in the bull runs since records started in 1911. The last death was in 2009 when a bull gored a 27-year-old Spaniard in the neck, heart and lungs.
Yamal replies to Rajoy's Les Bleus column: 'Football should unite society'
Spain's former prime minister used a TV debate to question the origins of several France players at the 2026 World Cup. Asked about it before the semi-final, Lamine Yamal sidestepped the row and hailed football as a model of integration.
'Digger': Is this the movie that finally wins Tom Cruise his first competitive Oscar?
Tom Cruise leads Oscar-winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu’s forthcoming satirical comedy - and from the trailer alone, it’s clear that the actor’s transformative turn is vying for Oscar glory.
Fact check: FIFA boss Infantino probe called for by MEPs, not whole parliament
Viral posts falsely claim that the European Parliament called for an investigation into FIFA's President Gianni Infantino.
Fontainebleau fire still burning as 850 firefighters tackle blaze
The fire in the Fontainebleau forest, around sixty kilometres from Paris, is still spreading. Around 850 firefighters, 200 vehicles and six aircraft have been deployed.
Fairmont’s new English lakeside resort has a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, spa and golf course
Located in England’s northwest, the new Fairmont Cheshire, The Mere is a luxury countryside resort with 116 rooms and suites, a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, an 18-hole championship-level golf course plus spa and wellness experiences.
'We will deal with it,' Trump says as US probes reports of Iranian drones in Cuba
The US president said his administration is checking whether Tehran stores drones and missiles on the island and warned Washington will act if confirmed, but he offered no proof or details about the alleged weapons.
Ukraine inches closer towards joining EU with opening of another cluster
Ministers in Brussels approved the opening of another portion of Ukrainian accession negotiations on Tuesday. The decision continues the erosion of a two-year deadlock caused by the former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
Targeting Patriarch Kirill risks fuelling EU scepticism, Bulgarian foreign minister warns
Velislava Petrova-Chamova told Euronews that the EU’s sanctions against Russia should have a financial impact and not be a symbolic instrument – and that this, among other reasons, is why Sofia championed the removal of the head of Russia's Orthodox Church from the 21st
ALROSA Re-elects Supervisory Board with Minimal Changes
In June 2026, the annual shareholders’ meeting of ALROSA, a diamond mining company, elected a new 15-member Supervisory Board (board of directors). The board includes six representatives of the Russian Federation, five representatives of the Republic of Sakha (Yakutia), where
Sugar in space? Astronomers find sweet clue to the origin of life
It turns out the universe has something of a sweet tooth. Astronomers have detected a new type of sugar floating in deep space that may hold clues to how life first emerged on Earth.
ICE agent shoots dead Colombian immigrant in Maine
The 26-year-old, who had permission to work in the US, was killed in Biddeford when an officer opened fire, saying his car was a threat. It is the ninth death tied to Trump’s migration crackdown.
Public consultation on Joint Undertakings, Art. 185 initiatives, and thematic priorities for European Partnerships under Horizon Europe 28-34
The European Commission is calling on researchers, industry, member states/Associated Countries and the wider public to help shape the future of European Partnerships in research and innovation. To support this process, the Commission has launched a public consultation on the
King’s Swan Upping on the Thames shows healthy cygnets but rising litter
Traditional skiffs glided along the River Thames during Swan Upping as crews counted and weighed cygnets, reporting encouraging numbers while warning about the growing threat of river litter.
France flaunts firepower and unity with allies as Macron hosts final Bastille Day parade
With nearly 6,700 troops, 98 aircraft, 31 helicopters and 315 vehicles, a record number of military personnel were marching the traditional route between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde.
Poland sees new research and changes to policies on migrant integration
A new publication by the national research institute contains recommendations - for national authorities, regional education authorities and schools - on supporting the integration of migrant children in the Polish education system. These recommendations cover 9 areas of
US releases video of sea drone strike on Iranian naval base
The US military has released video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking a ship maintenance facility and submarine at Iran's Bandar Abbas Naval Base on 12 July. US Central Command says it was the first combat use of American sea drones.
Flowers and forensic teams at Bangkok bar where deadly fire killed at least 27
At least 27 people died and around 70 were injured in a bar fire in Bangkok, as police probe blocked exits and faulty wiring in the 50-year-old venue.
Human rights organisation files legal petition for Cuban artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara
Alcántara was arrested on 11 July 2021, as he attempted to join a massive protest against blackouts in Cuba. He was sentenced to five years in prison and was supposed to be released last week. Currently, his whereabouts remain unknown.
Newsletter: Push for sanctions on Russia goes to the wire
Good morning, readers. This is Mared Gwyn. In this Tuesday morning newsletter: the final push to get fresh sanctions on Russia over the line, exclusive lines from an interview with the Bulgarian Foreign Minister, and another packed day of enlargement talks.
EU pushes to triple energy storage as renewable power goes to waste
EU energy ministers signed the first-ever tripartite agreement to boost the bloc’s energy storage capacity on 26 June. The EU needs 200 gigawatt (GW) of storage capacity by 2030, compared with the current 55. 22 member states promised to add around 30-35 GW of new capacity by
EU launches a Team Gaza Initiative to support early recovery in Gaza with an initial amount of nearly €900 million
On 13 July, the European Commission and 15 partners launched the “Team Gaza Initiative” (TGI) at the Palestine Donor Group meeting in Brussels, with an initial amount of €883.6 million to support the implementation of ongoing and planned early recovery projects for the people
Russian army executed hundreds of Ukrainian POWs since 2022, Kyiv says
A UN report from last month cited 129 verified executions of Ukrainian prisoners of war, with the organisation sounding the alarm last year over a "marked increase" in cases.
Planning holidays in Portugal? New map promises crowd-free, peaceful beaches
Portugal's government has moved to bring order to the beaches, issuing maps that show, in black and white, where sunshades can and cannot be put up.
How Casa Batlló is using digital technology to unlock the hidden details of Gaudí, Miró and Gomis
A fascinating modern look at three Catalan visionaries, 'Gaudí–Miró–Gomis: Deconstructed' combines historic works with digital innovation to explore the artist's shared creative language.
‘Victory’ as Türkiye ends major coal plant expansion – but still lacks phaseout plan
Türkiye’s last planned coal project was cancelled due to public pressure – but a new one has been announced.
Europe Today: Tensions high in the Middle East as Trump vows 20% Hormuz shipping fee
The tensions in the Persian Gulf remain high. US President Trump said the United States would take over the Strait of Hormuz and charge a fee of 20% for all cargo shipped through the waterway. Earlier, Trump declared the strait will remain open, “with or without Iran”.
NESBp: Strengthening maritime spatial planning across the North Sea and Baltic Sea
Today, Europe’s northern seas face growing pressure. The energy transition, climate change, biodiversity loss and increasing geopolitical tensions are reshaping how countries plan and manage their maritime space. Offshore wind, fisheries, shipping and nature protection all
Oil prices extend run higher as fighting flares in the Middle East
Oil prices climbed early Tuesday as fighting intensified in the Middle East, while Asian shares declined, dragged lower by losses for artificial-intelligence stocks.
Future of the VW Osnabrück plant: Is the Iron Dome missile deal at risk of collapse?
Vehicle production at VW in Osnabrück is scheduled to end in 2027, meaning around 2,300 jobs depend on a follow-up solution.
Mission to Andros: Wine, cheese and lemons, the 'golden' products shaping the island's future
In recent years, new, modern wineries have revived Andros’s vineyards, putting the island firmly on the map for wine tourism.
Energy Union Task Force takes stock of oil and gas security of supply in the EU
The Energy Union Task Force, comprising of high-level representatives from the European Commission and EU countries, met on Friday 10 July to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and the impact on the EU energy markets. The Commission presented its latest
China's June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand
China’s exports accelerated in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence, the customs agency said on Tuesday.
Lamine Yamal v Mbappe: La Liga stars set for World Cup showdown
France face Spain for a place in the World Cup final on Tuesday, meaning a showdown between Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal. Who comes out on top?
Trump watches IndyCar pit stop at the White House
President Donald Trump watched an IndyCar pit stop demonstration at the White House as he promoted the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a race set to take place around Washington's National Mall next month.
Retired footballers show higher rates of depression and anxiety, study finds
Retired footballers face higher risks of depression and anxiety, according to new research that also found changes in their brains.
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