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.
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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 to lay down arms in big step towards ending Turkey conflict
The disarmament process will start under tight security in Iraqi Kurdistan and is expected to take 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.
Latest news bulletin | July 11th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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.
'We're worried about our future': Srebrenica massacre's tensions still felt 30 years on
While communities in Sarajevo mark three decades since the massacre, denial of the genocide in on the rise.
Rosenberg: Putin determined to press on despite threat of tougher sanctions
Despite pressure from Donald Trump's White House, Russia remain committed to its war effort in Ukraine.
Jane Birkin’s original Hermès bag sells for €8 million at auction in Paris
Born out of a chance encounter, Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag has surpassed all expectations and sold for €8.6 million in Paris to become the second most valuable fashion item ever bought at an auction.
UK vs Oasis: What's the story (morning glory) against the band's fans?
A new study shows that not everyone is happy with Oasis' return and their fans. Why do they have such a bad reputation and is the backlash warranted?
How many people cross the Channel in small boats?
Sir Keir Starmer has promised to "smash the gangs" which smuggle people across the English Channel.
European allies step up plans for Ukraine stabilisation force with US attending talks
Coalition members said they had agreed on a Paris headquarters for the first year of the force and then rotating it to London.
Overnight firefighting efforts contain fires in Greece
Wildfires that ignited on Wednesday near Asprochori in Oropos, close to Athens, and on the island of Thassos are now largely under control, authorities said.
How does English football fix its competitiveness issue?
Every footballer dreams of one day playing in the English Premier League. Due to the Pyramid system, their dreams could come true.
Tighter borders and aid cuts could risk greater instability, UN migration chief warns
Amy Pope's comments come as European countries shift towards stricter migration policies, with more funding for expanded deportation efforts and for transit countries to deter migrants.
Ukrainian intelligence officer shot dead in Kyiv
The senior agent was shot in a car park in broad daylight on Thursday morning, CCTV shows.
Original Birkin bag shatters record with £7m sale
The prototype of the most famous bag in fashion, made for Jane Birkin in 1985, smashes auction records.
EU leaders agree to send delegation to Libya after previous group expelled from country
The expulsion of EU diplomats risks complicating efforts to prevent a wave of irregular migration from Libya to Europe this summer.
Swedish minister reveals teenage son linked to extremist groups
Forssell says he will not resign over the issue and that his son has severed all ties with the groups.
Russia's intensifying drone war is spreading fear and eroding Ukrainian morale
Ukraine is in danger of being overwhelmed by deadly strikes as Russia sends in swarms of drones.
Latest news bulletin | July 10th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Dutch court convicts man for sharing sensitive knowledge from tech giant ASML with person in Russia
In a written judgment, the court said sharing technology with Russia is “extremely serious” and has consequences for “international security and stability”.
Five decades of supporting journalists
The Association de la Presse Internationale – International Press Association (API-IPA) marked its 50th anniversary this week (10 July), celebrating five decades of supporting journalists in Brussels. “We honour 50 years of API’s volunteer-driven efforts to defend
As US tariff deal approaches, EU worries about what’s next
A preliminary agreement to ease the tariff dispute with the US is considered imminent, but the EU is concerned about the negotiations of a comprehensive deal and the transatlantic relationship that will follow.
What are the most urgent problems which EU citizens living in cities want to see tackled?
Three-quarters of EU citizens currently live in cities and urban areas. This figure is set to grow to 78% by 2050.
Thailand’s star baby hippo Moo Deng celebrates her first birthday
A Thai zoo has thrown a four-day celebration for its internet-famous pygmy hippo, Moo Deng, who has become a global internet sensation.
Hoekstra warns Trump policy is a “major blow” to climate efforts
US retreat from climate commitments under the Trump administration will have “significant consequences” for the planet, EU Climate Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra told Euronews at The Europe Conversation. His comments came after the EU unveiled its roadmap to cut polluting
Lithuanian politicians taken to shelters after Belarus airspace violation alarm
Fighter jets already airborne as part of the NATO Baltic Air Policing (BAP) mission were scrambled to respond to the incident when the object fell to the ground, approximately 1 kilometre from the border with Belarus.
EU ministers invited to test for toxic PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood
PFAS now contaminate the bodies of nearly all Europeans - including children, pregnant women, and adolescents.
Israel begins demolishing buildings hit in 12-day war with Iran
Israel has begun tearing down buildings destroyed by Iranian missile strikes during the recent 12-day war.
Rubio discusses 'new approach' to Ukraine peace talks with Lavrov despite 'frustration'
The US secretary of state said on Thursday that President Donald Trump has been “disappointed and frustrated that there’s not been more flexibility on the Russian side" to bring about an end to Moscow's ongoing all-out war in Ukraine.
New train route to link Prague, Berlin and Copenhagen from 2026 in another boost for European travel
The Czech Comfortjet train will have a dining car and children’s cinema, and there’s plans for a night service, too.
EU and Israel agree 'substantial' aid access for Gaza afters weeks of pressure
The agreement comes before the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas is due to discuss five options in response to Israel’s breach of the EU-Israel Association Agreement at a meeting of foreign affairs ministers next week.
Irish watchdog begins probe into TikTok’s data transfers to China
In April, the video sharing platform was hit with a €530 million fine.
UK faces 'persistent and unpredictable threat' from Iran, intelligence report warns
Between January 2022 and August 2023 there were at least 15 murder or kidnap attempts against British citizens or residents, the report said.
OpenAI, Perplexity challenge Google’s dominance in online search with new AI-powered web browsers
AI giants OpenAI and Perplexity are launching search browsers powered by AI as Google continues to face anti-competition lawsuits and fines.