More than 100 hurt as wildfire rages near Marseille
About 800 firefighters are at the scene, France's interior minister says, and will battle the blaze through the night.
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Watch: Macron's day with the Royal Family
The French president met the Prince and Princess of Wales, the King and Queen and dignitaries on the first day of his state visit.
My life as a footballer and global icon: Cristiano Ronaldo honoured in new Hong Kong museum
The CR7 Life Museum in Hong Kong promises an immersive experience about the life and times of the Portuguese footballer.
France and the UK can 'save Europe' by working together, Macron says on state visit
Macron’s three-day trip is the first state visit to the UK by a European Union head of state since Brexit and a symbol of the British government's desire to reset relations with the bloc after its withdrawal from the EU in 2020.
Why small-time criminals burned a London warehouse for Russia's mercenary group Wagner
Five men have now been convicted for their part in the arson attack, which caused £1m of damage.
Russian minister's death serves as warning to political elite
President Putin sacked his transport minister. Hours later, his body was found in a park with a gunshot wound to the head.
Syria issues appeal to EU for help battling massive wildfires along northwestern coast
The fires, which started last week, have proven difficult to bring under control despite reinforcements from Jordan, Turkey and Lebanon that came to the country to help Syrian teams fight the blaze.
EU Commissioner for migration expelled from Libya as 'persona non grata'
The incident comes amid a new surge of departures of irregular migrants from Libya to Southern Europe.
ICC issues arrest warrants for Taliban leaders over women's rights violations
The International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for the Taliban’s supreme leader and the head of Afghanistan’s supreme court, who have limited girls' education and banned women's voices from being heard in public.
Spanish police suspect speeding in crash that killed footballer Diogo Jota and brother
Portuguese media reported Jota was heading to the northern Spanish city of Santander to take a ferry to England where he would rejoin Liverpool after being advised not to fly following a recent lung procedure.
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Patriots break cordon sanitaire to seize climate file in European Parliament
By taking over legislative work on the European commission’s new 2040 climate target, the Eurosceptic Patriots for Europe will increase its influence over the bloc’s climate policy.
EU will keep €18 billion frozen for Hungary after 'no progress' on rule of law concerns
The money currently frozen combines around €8.4 billion in cohesion funds and €9.5 billion in COVID-19 recovery funds.
Brussels raises consumer concerns with plans to ease rules for chemical sector
The European Commission unveiled yet another simplification package on Tuesday, this time targeting chemicals, promising savings for industry - but raising concerns for consumer protection.
German authorities investigate doctor suspected of killing several patients
Investigators are examining "past deaths", with a special commission having already performed "several autopsies and exhumations" as part of the probe.
In an attempt to avoid mobilisation, Kremlin now allows foreigners to serve in Russian army
To offset battlefield losses without triggering a second wave of mobilisation, the Russian president signed a decree allowing foreigners to serve in the Russian army not only during a state of emergency or martial law, but also amid draft periods.
Rahmi Koç revealed as buyer of 'The Devil Wears Prada' luxury house
The owner of the luxury residence, which became famous as the home of Meryl Streep's character in 'The Devil Wears Prada', has been revealed...
European Commission puts prepped Mercosur deal on ice
According to several sources, the agreement reached by the EU and the Mercosur countries has been reviewed by the European Commission’s legal service and translated, but its submission to the Member States for ratification has been put on hold.
Violent storms strike central Europe following intense heatwave
After days of extreme heat, powerful storms swept through parts of Central and Eastern Europe, causing deaths and widespread damage.
Uzbekistan’s driver testing goes digital in push for road safety
Uzbekistan is overhauling its driver licensing system with AI-driven testing centers aimed at boosting transparency, road safety, and public trust in one of Central Asia’s most traffic-challenged nations.
Can the EU jet itself into the space race?
A revolution is coming to space, according to the European Commission, which has just proposed a new Space Act. Increasing the EU’s competitiveness in the space sector is the goal of the new legislation, but is the bloc willing to invest enough to lead the space race?
France and UK to stop small boats together - Macron
Improving border enforcement is a key point of discussion during Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK.
Hamas used sexual violence as weapon of war in 2023 attack, Israeli report says
The report by the Dinah Project based its findings on survivor and witness testimonies, accounts from first responders, and other evidence.
European Parliament approves Bulgaria's adoption of the euro
The vote came as thousands of Bulgarians have protested in recent weeks against joining the eurozone.
Marine Le Pen turns to European law in bid to overturn ineligibility ruling
The figurehead of France’s far-right party has appealed to the European Court of Human Rights in an attempt to overturn a conviction that has crushed her hopes of running in the 2027 presidential election.
Dutch government seeks new tools in fight against fake news
The Netherlands is going to the polls in October after the government collapsed in June.
Ronaldo, Magnus Carlsen and a $70 million cash pot: Inside the Esports World Cup 2025
This year’s Esports World Cup in Saudi Arabia is pulling in global icons like Magnus Carlsen and Cristiano Ronaldo - proving its status as a booming, mainstream phenomenon.
UK Post Office scandal may have led to at least 13 suicides, inquiry finds
About 10,000 people are seeking compensation, revealed the first volume of the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry report.
Jota's car was probably speeding before fatal crash, Spanish police say
The Liverpool player was killed with his brother when their Lamborghini car had a suspected tyre blowout.
Parkinson’s patients in Rio find relief through capoeira
A unique programme in Rio de Janeiro is helping people with Parkinson’s disease manage their symptoms through the art of capoeira.
Marseille Airport temporarily closed and flights delayed as wildfires blaze nearby
Marseille Airport website shows some flights have now managed to land, although delays are expected throughout the afternoon.
UK court convicts three of arson in attack organised by Russia's Wagner mercenary group
The prosecution said Wagner used British intermediaries to recruit the men to target an industrial unit in Leyton where generators and StarLink satellite equipment bound for Ukraine were being stored.
Daimler Truck plans to cut around 5,000 jobs in Germany
The announcement comes as Daimler Truck holds its Capital Markets Day on Tuesday in North Carolina in the US.
Portugal records 284 excess deaths during heatwave as wildfires rage across Europe
In late June, mainland Portugal recorded its hottest ever temperature of 46.6 degrees Celsius.
Grimes delivers scathing rant aimed at ex-partner Elon Musk - calling X 'a prison'
Grimes, who shares three children with Elon Musk, has returned to social media and lashed out at the platform owned by her ex-partner. The post has gone viral - amassing nearly a million views.
Danish PM scolds fellow EU leaders for forgetting fight against climate change
Some EU leaders are "starting to forget that fighting climate change should be one of our top priorities", Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said.
Heating or eating: Children in England living in 'almost Dickensian poverty,' report warns
Almost one in three children in the UK live in poverty and the report comes as the government faces growing pressure to scrap the two-child benefit limit.
Turbine in Scotland hits ‘very significant milestone’ in a breakthrough for tidal energy
The turbines generated enough electricity collectively to power up to 7,000 homes annually.
Dairy cows in distress: New study shows extreme heat is shrinking milk production
A new study reveals extreme heat slashes dairy yields, and even high-tech cooling can’t fully fix the problem.
Former Twitter CEO launches messaging app that doesn’t need WiFi or mobile data
Jack Dorsey, the co-founder of Twitter, launched BitChat over the weekend as a beta messaging app that works over Bluetooth networks rather than WiFi or mobile data.
Citizens’ petition to ‘Stop Killing Games’ reaches 1 million signatures, likely triggering EU review
The ‘Stop Killing Games’ petition reached 1.25 million signatures. If they can be validated, the European Commission will evaluate whether new laws are needed to save online games when they are discontinued.
Italy’s Milan Bergamo airport resumes flights with delays after man sucked into aircraft engine
Air traffic at Orio al Serio airport resumed at 12pm, but there are still some delays.
No more silence: UK to ban controversial NDAs silencing abuse at work
The UK government has announced plans to ban the use of NDAs to silence employees reporting workplace abuse.
15 EU countries allowed to violate deficit limit for defence spending
The European Commission is hoping measures it rolled out in March could see €800 billion invested into defence before the end of the decade.
Europe cannot afford to step back from Africa, warns UN development Africa chief
In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews, Eziakonwa argued that Africa’s growing strategic importance demands a stronger, more balanced partnership—not a retreat.
Acropolis closes as heatwave grips Greece
The popular Athens attraction is shutting temporarily as highs of 42C are forecast for parts of the country.
The Velvet Sundown explained: What’s behind the Spotify-verified AI band controversy?
Explaining the controversy surrounding The Velvet Sundown - the rock band that lied about being generated by artificial intelligence. How has this empty 'provocation' highlighted Spotify’s alleged dubious practices – chiefly, avoiding paying royalties - and confirmed fears
Shein files for Hong Kong IPO to speed up London listing, FT reports
The e-commerce platform filed for a London IPO around a year and a half ago, but has been unable to secure regulatory approval, partly linked to its exposure to the Xinjiang region.
What's happening online as the European Commission tries to crack down on hate speech?
As a surge of hate speech in EU countries like Portugal and Sweden is raising concerns, how is the online sphere behaving?
Two injured, two missing after suspected Houthi attack on ship in the Red Sea
The Greek-owned bulk carrier Eternity C came under fire late in the same area where the Houthis claimed to have recently sunk another vessel.