2024-07-03

Green News

Hurricane Beryl rolls through Caribbean leaving path of destruction

Experts have warned there could be an extraordinary 13 category one or above hurricanes between June and November this year.

03/07/2024

Europe News

Up, up and away! Lufthansa secures EU nod to buy stake in ITA Airways

The European Union says that a merger between the two airlines will not breach antitrust rules.

03/07/2024

United Kingdom

Final days of UK election race loom

Rishi Sunak has covered thousands of miles in the past few weeks, but he hasn’t outrun the expectation that his time as Britain’s prime minister is in its final hours.

03/07/2024

Sport

UEFA investigates Turkey's Demiral for ultra-nationalist gesture

After scoring his second goal against Austria, Demiral made a hand signal commonly used by Turkey's extremist Grey Wolves group.

03/07/2024

Europe News

Bulgaria's Orthodox Church elects new patriarch in divisive vote

Bulgaria's Orthodox Church has elected Daniil as its new leader in a vote that reflected the divisions in the church and wider society since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine more than two years ago.

03/07/2024

Europe News

Italy's Five Star Movement seeks to join The Left in the EU Parliament

The Left has told Italy's Five Star Movement that there are "clear political conditions" before the party can join the group.

03/07/2024

Culture news

Oscar-winning writer of Chinatown, Robert Towne dies aged 89

The American screenwriter and director, born Robert Bertram Schwartz, was widely considered one of the greatest writers in Hollywood.

03/07/2024

Green News

Keep climate targets but ditch red tape, says EPP’s green leader

In an exclusive interview, the European People’s Party’s environment policy coordinator tells Euronews the group wants to revisit a raft of Green Deal legislation, and why he thinks climate targets must remain sacrosanct.

03/07/2024

Business

Return to sender: Royal Mail hits back over postal vote delay

Royal Mail comes in for criticism over delays in sending out ballot papers for UK postal voters. It says the "surprise" timing of the election is to blame.

03/07/2024

Culture news

Czech excavation uncovers prehistoric burial site

The monumental burial mound dates from the 4th millennium BC – making it one of Europe’s earliest known funerary structures.

03/07/2024

Europe News

Europeans sceptical on defence spend, Ukraine membership: poll

Policymakers are bullish about the need to step up in the face of Russian aggression and potential US apathy – but their voters aren’t so sure.

03/07/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 3rd – Midday

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

03/07/2024

Europe News

How extreme is too extreme for Europe's far right?

National Rally, Reform UK and others have all rejected allegations of extremism, but drawing the line isn't simple.

03/07/2024

Business

EU targets the likes of Temu and Shein with cheap goods crackdown

Cheap products from China are currently exempt from EU import duties, although FT sources say this could soon change.

03/07/2024

Economy

Eurozone private sector expands in June: Spain grows, France contracts

Euro area private sector activity grew in June, surpassing earlier estimates and showing robust recovery. Activity in Spain showed the strongest growth, while contractionary conditions held in France amid election uncertainties.

03/07/2024

Art

Titian masterpiece stolen and found at bus stop sells for €20m

The early artwork by Venetian master Titian has a dramatic history of thefts – including being left in a plastic bag at a London bus stop.

03/07/2024

Europe Decoded

Netherlands wants an opt-out from EU migration rules. Is it possible?

The Hague might soon be heading for a total clash with Brussels over the most explosive issue on the political agenda: migration.

03/07/2024

World News

French river police practice on the Seine ahead of Olympics

A large police operation is planned for the event on 26 July which will see more than 90 boats on the Seine for 6 kilometres.

03/07/2024

Green News

Google falls short of important climate target due to AI

Scientists have asked individuals to think twice before using AI to generate memes.

03/07/2024

Europe News

Orbán pushes for ceasefire with Russia in milestone Kyiv visit

The Hungarian premier visited Ukraine's capital for the first time since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022, offering suggestions for ending the war.

03/07/2024

wellbeing

What experts say about recovering from mental health conditions

Contrary to the notion that recovery from some mental illnesses is impossible, research shows that many people can fully recover and lead fulfilling lives.

03/07/2024

Radio Schuman

How will France's far-right National Rally impact Brussels?

How could France's second legislative election this Sunday (7 July) affect the European Parliament? Radio Schuman talked to a National Rally MEP to find out.

03/07/2024

Portugal

Euro 2024: Ronaldo says he is playing his 'last European Championship'

Ronaldo scored more than anyone else throughout a record six editions between 2004 and 2024.

03/07/2024

Europe News

Is the Franco-German axis over? Brothers of Italy think so

What’s behind Meloni’s disappointment over the EU job nomination package?

03/07/2024

Markets

Tesla shares rocket as Q2 electric vehicle deliveries exceed estimates

Tesla reported second-quarter electric vehicle (EV) delivery numbers that were better than analysts' estimates but the company saw the second consecutive yearly decline, partly blamed on the closure of a German plant.

03/07/2024

Destinations

Paris when it sizzles (or drizzles): Is it still a must visit?

As the Olympics draws ever closer, many of us are thinking more of Paris - here's everything you need to know before taking a trip.

03/07/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 3rd – Morning

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

03/07/2024

Business

'Shrinkflation' stickers come into force in French supermarkets

The state is seeking to protect consumers and their wallets against deceptive packaging, although some retailers are critical.

03/07/2024

Economy

ECB’s Lagarde foresees a bumpy road to 2% inflation amid uncertainties

ECB President Christine Lagarde highlighted the complex journey towards the 2% inflation target at the ECB Forum on Central Banking in Sintra.

03/07/2024

Business

HONOR CEO reveals phones to reduce eye strain and detect AI deepfakes

HONOR was among the global tech companies that gathered in Shanghai in China last week for GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) to showcase its latest mobile offerings. Euronews spoke to the group's CEO George Zhao at the event to hear more about its focus on AI.

03/07/2024