Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Superman' – A bird? A plane? No, a terrific reboot
This year’s 'Superman' isn't afraid to be fun and silly - and maybe that's the real superpower when it comes to comic book films in an age of superhero fatigue.
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Justin Bieber surprises fans with release of 'Swag' - his long-awaited seventh album
The two-time Grammy Award winning singer dropped his new album ‘Swag’ today – his first since 2021.
Exclusive: Israel and Palestine to join high level Brussels meeting despite tense EU relations
The ministers of Israel and Palestine will be in the same room in Brussels a day before the bloc discusses options in response to Israel’s breach of its partnership Agreement with Tel Aviv.
Agents clash with protesters during ICE raids at southern California marijuana farm
Tensions flared in Southern California as immigration raids on two state-licensed marijuana farms sparked protests.
Kazakhstan MFA refutes claims of allowing Ukrainian drones to attack Russia from its territory
A suspicious drone-like object crashed in western Kazakhstan, sparking accusations from Russia against Ukraine. Kazakhstan denied the claims, citing ongoing investigations.
Ukraine to receive US air defence systems, says Trump
The US president said he will send weapons to Nato, which he said would pay and then give the weapons to Ukraine.
Lorry drivers dispute police claim that Diogo Jota was speeding before fatal crash
Diogo Jota and his brother André Silva died when the car they were travelling in crashed and burst into flames on the A52 highway in the early hours of 3 July.
Thousands gather to mark the 30th anniversary of genocide in Srebrenica
More than 8,000 Bosniak boys and men were executed by Bosnian Serb forces in July 1995, towards the end of the Bosnian War, in what is the only recognised genocide in Europe since the Holocaust.
Michael Mann named as this year’s prestigious Lumière Award recipient
The celebrated director of 'The Last of the Mohicans', 'Heat' and 'The Insider' is heading to Lyon this fall to receive the Lumière Award, which honours a figure for their entire body of work and their connection to the history of cinema.
UN Palestine investigator Albanese slams US sanctions on her as 'a sign of guilt'
The State Department’s decision to impose sanctions on Albanese followed an unsuccessful US pressure campaign to force the Geneva-based Human Rights Council to remove her from her post.
EU’s ‘reluctance’ to act over Israel criticised by 27 former ambassadors
The letter, signed by 27 former EU ambassadors to the Middle East and North Africa, calls on the EU to suspend its trade agreement with Israel over military actions in Gaza, illegal occupation of the West Bank, and human rights abuses against Palestinians.
Volkswagen and Chinese partner SAIC to close Nanjing production plant
After 17 years, car manufacturing giant Volkswagen and partner SAIC are closing down their joint production plant in the Chinese city of Nanjing.
Cash shortage forces Gazans to pay high price for their own money
With banks shut and ATMs out of service, Gazans are turning to money repair services or cash brokers who now charge up to 40% commission, deepening a growing economic crisis.
Bitcoin reaches new record high ahead of US House's ‘Crypto Week’
The price of the world’s most popular cryptocurrency has attracted the interest of institutional investors as US Congress prepares to adopt its first major crypto regulation next week.
‘Crimes against nature and people’: How a global crackdown in the Amazon unfolded
Amazon Basin countries and the UAE joined forces to target illegal mining, wildlife trafficking, logging and fuel smuggling.
Iran detains Franco-German cycling tourist Lennart Monterlos
Human rights groups have accused Tehran of carrying out a policy of hostage diplomacy, using Europeans and dual nationals as "bargaining chips" to facilitate its negotiations with the West.
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Swedish migration minister ‘shocked and horrified’ by teenage son’s far-right links
Sweden’s Migration Minister Johan Forssell has revealed that his teenage son was involved with far-right extremist groups, following a tip-off from the Swedish security service, Säpo.
UK and France launch pilot scheme to further deter Channel crossings
France will accept the returned migrants in exchange for the UK taking in an equal number of asylum seekers who have family ties in Britain, the leaders of the two countries announced on Thursday.
Graves prepared for Srebrenica victims 30 years after massacre
Fresh graves were dug in Srebrenica for seven recently identified victims of the 1995 massacre, Europe’s only genocide recognised by the UN since World War II, nearly 30 years after their deaths.
Kneecap controversy comes to France as Saint-Cloud withdraws subsidy to Rock en Seine festival
The French town of Saint-Cloud withdraws its subsidy to Rock en Seine festival due to controversial rappers Kneecap maintained on this year’s line-up.
Moulin Rouge celebrates as blades of famous windmill turn again
Traffic was blocked in Paris' famous Montmarte district as dancers from the legendary Moulin Rouge performed outside the venue to celebrate the wheels turning again on its iconic windmill, more than a year after it accidentally dropped to the ground.
Cash in Gaza: Palestinians pay a high price in a shattered economy
At a time of surging inflation, high unemployment and dwindling savings, the scarcity of cash has magnified the financial squeeze on families, some of whom have begun to sell their possessions to buy essential goods.
How to make healthy snacks a habit when your energy drops at work
Reaching for crisps or your fourth cup of coffee doesn’t have to be inevitable.
From Formula 1 to esports: Saudi Arabia’s sporting revolution
From desert cycling tours to gaming tournaments, Saudi Arabia has staged over 100 major sporting events across 40 disciplines since 2019, emerging as one of the world’s most exciting destinations for sports fans.
At least 66 including 10 children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals and aid workers say
At least 66 people died in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, including children waiting for nutritional supplements, according to hospitals and international aid workers in the Strip.
Commission seeks feedback on the future European Innovation Act
The Commission has launched a call for evidence and a public consultation, inviting all interested stakeholders to contribute to the future European Innovation Act. A key deliverable of the EU Startup and Scaleup Strategy, the European Innovation Act will facilitate bringing
Lula vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump imposes 50% levies on Brazil
Brazilian President Lula da Silva warns of retaliatory tariffs on the US if Trump imposes a 50% levy over Bolsonaro's trial, risking a trade war.
UK-France migrant deal 'robust' against legal challenges, Cooper says
The home secretary says the government will resist any attempts to block the deal agreed with France this week.
New Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Skills Partnership to strengthen the French textile industry
The Pact for Skills welcomes a new Regional Skills Partnership in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in France. Home to over 800 companies with a skilled workforce of 18,000 professionals, the region generates €3.5 billion in revenue a year, making Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes the French
UK economy contracts again in May despite government growth push
A modest 0.1% expansion was expected, although tariffs and tax increases continue to hamper growth.
Love, sex and droids: Here are the best TV shows of 2025... So far
How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2025 ranking?
Europe’s best destinations for a summer hike, according to data
From the Dolomites to the White Mountains, hiking holidays continue to surge in popularity. A quarter of travellers say walking and hiking routes are among their most significant priorities when booking a holiday [1], and with summer holidays fast approaching, where’s best to
Ukraine recovery conference: Calls in Rome for Ukraine to lead Europe’s clean energy future
As the Ukraine Recovery Conference opens in Rome, Ukrainian climate campaign group Razom We Stand is calling on European leaders to make clean, decentralised renewable energy the heart of Ukraine’s reconstruction. This would transform the country into the first post-war nation
Fact check: Which country is creating the most new jobs in the eurozone?
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez recently said that his country was responsible for creating half of all new jobs in the eurozone, but is this true?
Which European economy stands to suffer the most from US tariffs?
One-fifth of the EU’s exports are heading to the US. Tariffs on the carmaking sector hit the German economy the most, but potential tariffs on the pharmaceutical one could cost substantially to the Irish economy.
UN orders Turkey to halt deportation of AROPL members
The Committee’s intervention comes after the two men, Ali Lakzaeian Teimour and Jafari Sajjad, were detained by Turkish authorities and faced imminent deportation for distributing religious leaflets. The pair, who had fled Iran to escape state-led persecution, were arrested and
Across the Alps by wheelchair: How two athletes defied terrain, heat and disability
The 18-day journey coincided with a heatwave that brought temperatures of nearly 40°C to Switzerland and Italy.
Kurdish PKK burns guns in big step towards ending Turkey conflict
The ceremony took place under tight security at a cave in Iraqi Kurdistan - the disarmament process is expected to last all summer.
'We need finances' and drones, Zelenskyy tells European allies at Rome conference
Zelenskyy's appeal came after at least 10 people were injured overnight into Thursday after Russia attacked Kyiv with another mass missile and drone strike.
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Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world
The UK and France have agreed a "one in, one out" deal for migrants crossing the Channel.
IWF urges for ‘loophole’ to be closed in proposed EU laws criminalizing AI child sexual abuse as synthetic videos make ‘huge leaps’ in sophistication
New data reveals AI child sexual abuse continues to spread online as criminals create more realistic, and more extreme, imagery. Europe’s biggest hotline confirms 400% more reports of webpages showing AI-generated child sexual abuse imagery than this time last year. AI videos
Von der Leyen wounded: Five ways EU confidence vote shook her
The European Commission survived the motion of censure voted on Thursday in the European Parliament, but the Parliament will be no bed of roses for Ursula von der Leyen and her team in the aftermath of the vote.
Becoming active in adulthood can curb risk of dying from certain health issues by 22%, study finds
The study found that not all forms of exercise are equally beneficial when it comes to reducing the risk of dying from various health conditions.
The cost of love: Europe’s most expensive and cheapest cities for a date
The cost of romantic dates varies widely across European cities. When income levels are taken into account, these disparities become even more evident.
Ecuador approves controversial law on protected areas, sparking legal threats
The new law permits private entities to participate in the management of conservation zones. Critics say it will facilitate land grabs and lead to greater environmental degradation.
Texas flash floods: 120 dead, 170 missing as grief grips Hill Country
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called on state lawmakers to approve funding for new warning systems and emergency communications in flood-prone areas when the legislature meets later this month.
Trump says he will hike tariffs on Canadian goods to 35%
It was unclear from Trump's Thursday letter how the higher tariffs would interact with the 2020 United States Mexico Canada Agreement that Trump negotiated. Under the current tariff regime, the USMCA has protected eligible goods. But a review of the pact is scheduled for 2026.
Watch: Smoke billows from luxury yacht fire in St Tropez
People watch on as a blaze rips through the deck of a yacht moored in the French Riviera.
