2023-07-07

Climate

Earth suffers hottest week on record

The latest numbers help prove "that climate change is out of control," says UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

07/07/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine and Russia urged to stop using cluster bombs – HRW

The US is expected to send Kyiv more cluster bombs on Friday. These munitions are decades old, scatter over a wide area and could remain deadly for years, claims the NGO.

07/07/2023

Italy

Six dead and dozens more injured in fire at Italian retirement home

Several people have died and dozens more were injured after a fire broke out at a retirement home in northern Italy.

07/07/2023

Sport

Wimbledon to trial 5G headsets for visually impaired tennis fans

The technology could help people watch the match from anywhere in the crowd and enjoy the spectacle alongside their friends and family.

07/07/2023

Europe News

EU agrees 'historic' €500 million deal to boost ammunition production

European Union negotiators reached a deal in the early hours of Friday to accelerate the production of munition and missiles in Europe to urgently deliver Ukraine.

07/07/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Kremlin fury as Azovstal commanders return from Turkey

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

07/07/2023

Culture news

Cultural Digest: Don't miss these events in Europe this week

From Tall Ships to the new Mission Impossible film, there's plenty to see and do around the continent this week.

07/07/2023

Sweden

Sweden may consider amending Quran-burning law: Justice minister

A recent incident at an authorised protest in Stockholm drew outrage from governments in several majority Muslim countries

07/07/2023

Culture news

Aretha Franklin's sons battle over handwritten wills in upcoming trial

Five years after the death of Aretha Franklin, the final wishes of the music superstar are still unsettled. Thus begins a unique trial, a tale of two wills.

07/07/2023

Germany

Nine arrested in Germany and Netherlands over Islamist terrorist fears

A handful of people were arrested in Germany and the Netherlands for allegedly collecting money for the Islamic State group and planning attacks.

07/07/2023

Russia

Racist or revolutionary: The complex legacy of Alexei Navalny

Controversy surrounds some of what the Russian opposition leader - currently imprisoned in Moscow - has said in the past.

07/07/2023

Climate

Earth sees hottest temperatures on record for third day in a row

Wednesday became the third straight day the world registered a record-breaking high.

07/07/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Farewell, Boris Johnson on Tell The Truth Day

7 July 2022: Farewell, Boris Johnson. And good riddance, especially on Tell The Truth Day

07/07/2023

Europe Decoded

Finland's Forest Administration embraces gender-neutral language

The updated term seeks to emphasise the inclusive ethos that lies at the heart of Finland's efforts to promote equality in all areas of life.

07/07/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 7th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

07/07/2023

United Kingdom

Britain's far right is booming on Elon Musk's Twitter

Changes on the social media platform have been described as a "dream come true" for extremist parties.

07/07/2023

World News

Copenhagen and Oslo top list of cities fighting air pollution

The cities were ranked on measures like EV charging points and bike schemes.

07/07/2023

Travel News

Tourists in France refuse to be put off by social unrest

As the holiday season begins, how is the world's number one holiday destination coping after a week's unrest?

07/07/2023

World News

Forest fires are growing in number and intensity around the world

Intense forest fires are growing in numbers and size around the world in a growing problem being blamed partly on the abandonment of traditional farmland

07/07/2023