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USA Biden tells Democrats he will stay in presidential race despite mounting criticism In a letter sent to congressional Democrats, US President Joe Biden insisted he was the best person to beat Donald Trump despite increasing questions about his mental fitness. -
Germany Germany 'concerned' about French election results France's shocking snap election has presented a number of twists and turns after the left wing surged to stop the far right taking power at the very last minute. But how will this affect France's relationship with Germany? -
No Comment WATCH: Deadly Russian missile strike on Kyiv's Okhmatdyt hospital A major Russian missile attack across Ukraine killed at least 31 people and injured nearly 130 on Monday. -
No Comment WATCH: Bangkok's green march, protesting the potential cannabis ban Two years after marijuana decriminalization in Thailand, nearly a hundred advocates marched to the prime minister’s office to protest a potential ban on general use. -
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No Comment WATCH: Protesters demand hostages returned Thousands protested in Tel Aviv, urging Prime Minister Netanyahu to secure a cease-fire to free hostages held by Hamas. -
No Comment WATCH: Ploughing Peace, the Eiffel Tower on Italian soil Italian land artist Dario Gambarin created a two-acre depiction of the Eiffel Tower in a Verona crop field to honor the upcoming Paris Olympic Games. -
Romania Wild bears in Romania get a new home as sightings surge Authorities plan to relocate nearly 30 bears to the Zărnești Sanctuary following a Euronews report on rising bear encounters. -
No Comment WATCH: Gastropod glory The World Snail Racing Championships feature snails racing on a damp cloth adorned with three circles. -
Scenes Watch: The fan-led league with inclusion at its heart Rubén Almazán Estepa and Álvaro Cano are ambassadors for the Liga Genuine, a football league for players with intellectual disabilities. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 8th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Auditors slam poor oversight of cohesion spending by Commission, member states The EU's cohesion funds aim to reduce social and economic disparities between the richest and poorest regions, but both the Commission and member states are failing to adequately oversee their spending, according to a new report by the European Court of Auditors (ECA). -
Space Crew of NASA's simulated Mars mission exit habitat after a year The simulated mission to Mars was part of NASA's Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog project. -
Nature As new MEPs set sail for Brussels, they should consider adopting an EU Ocean Deal The bottom line is that the ocean's resilience is intricately linked to our own, and neglecting it is a disservice to ourselves and all life on Earth. Adopting an Ocean Deal isn't just an option, it's an urgent necessity, WWF's Dr Antonia Leroy writes. -
Nature When hippos ‘fly’: Scientists discover that the giant creatures can become airborne Despite their significant weight and size, scientists have found that hippos can actually leave the ground - for a limited time at least. -
Travel News Barcelona protesters spray visitors with water: Why has Europe fallen out of love with tourism? Overtourism is putting pressure on health services, waste management, water supplies and housing at the expense of residents. -
Health news Tampons contain toxic metals including lead and arsenic, researchers find A new study detected concentrations of 16 metals in different kinds of tampons, but researchers say they don’t know if they are impacting health. -
Nature 'Great news': Ecuador river is granted the right to not be polluted in historic court case A court has ruled that pollution violates the rights of a river that runs through Ecuador's capital, Quito. -
Destinations From tiny principalities to underrated countries: Why you should try Europe’s least visited places Be part of the solution to overtourism with a visit to these under-the-radar destinations. -
Ukraine Poland and Ukraine sign 'unprecedented' military agreement The Ukrainian leader met with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk in Warsaw on Monday to discuss Russia's continuing attacks on Ukraine and further support from NATO. -
Greece Overrun Athens: How the Greek capital is finding solutions to the tourist influx With tourism booming year-round, Athens' local resources and residents are feeling the strain. -
Culture news Awards for Kevin Spacey: Europe at odds with Hollywood for actor’s comeback Disgraced actor Kevin Spacey is trying to stage a comeback, and the awards are already piling up. In Europe, that is. -
Explore Wildlife escapades: A closer look at Azerbaijan’s beloved goitered gazelles Goitered gazelles almost disappeared from the Caucasus region in the 1960s. Today, they’re flourishing at Shirvan National Park in Azerbaijan. We take a closer look on a day trip from Baku. -
Smart Regions Spain and Portugal join forces in the fight against natural disasters The two southern European countries can now join forces in case of an emergency thanks to coordinated communication, training and new technical equipment. -
Earth News Who is Marine Tondelier? Meet the Green leader who inspired France to vote against the far-right Green Party leader Marine Tondelier has been one of the stand-out voices in the leftwing election campaign. -
Europe News Far-right Patriots group springs to third force in European Parliament Viktor Orbán’s nationalist 'Patriots for Europe' group has been officially established in the European Parliament today, boasting 84 MEPs making it the third-largest group in the hemicycle. -
Europe News Social media pranks cause security headache at Euro 2024 football tournament Stunts and photographs posted online are encouraging poor behaviour from fans, from throwing cups at players to trying to take selfies with them on the pitch. -
Economy French stocks volatile after far-left surprise election success Share prices churn in France after uncertainty hangs over the country's political future although bonds remain relatively steady. -
France Why did the Russian disinformation machine target French voters? For the Kremlin, the National Rally — whose stances on Russia are friendlier than those of President Macron, a staunch supporter of Ukraine — might have been the preferred winners of the French snap legislative elections, and Moscow likely tried to help boost their results on Sunday. -
Economy European average earnings rankings: Where does your country stand? The disparity in average annual net earnings across Europe is striking, with significant variations even when adjustments are taken into account. -
Culture news Polish museum opens a 150-year-old time capsule – a window on the lives of 3 Wrocław neighbours The time capsule was discovered in the mid-1990s, but was left untouched for decades. Inside, a letter and a newspaper offer a snapshot of life in 1865. -
Health news IVF success drops by 38 per cent with exposure to air pollution, study finds Being exposed to air pollution around the time of egg retrieval can significantly curb the odds of a successful transfer through in vitro fertilisation (IVF), a new study has found. -
Ukraine WATCH: Devastating daytime attack on Kyiv hits children's hospital Russia's rare daytime missile attack on Ukraine killed at least 20 people and hit a key children's hospital in Kyiv. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 8th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News What does the French left-wing alliance’s shock election win mean for Europe? Experts say the anti-far-right bulwark has safeguarded the European bloc from a political shock. -
World News Israel orders evacuation of Gaza City to conduct 'counterterrorism operation' Israel claims to know the location of Hamas and Islamic Jihad infrastructure, operatives, weapons and detention Rooms within the UNRWA headquarters in Gaza City. -
Culture news Nicki Minaj cancels festival slot in Romania over 'safety concerns' Nicki Minaj abruptly cancelled her headlining performance at Romania’s SAGA Festival due to a planned protest today in the city. -
Tech News EU review of terrorist content online pushed back to include Israel-Gaza war The evaluation was originally planned for June of this year. -
Europe News At least 31 killed in missile strikes across Ukraine as Russia hits children's hospital in Kyiv At least 31 people were killed as Russian missiles blasted cities across Ukraine on Monday. Strikes hit and destroyed a children's hospital, drawing international condemnation. -
Culture news Not Crazy in Love: What’s the controversy over Beyoncé’s new wax statue in Paris? Beyoncé now has her wax double at the famous Paris museum Musée Grévin. And it’s not going down too well... -
Europe News Brussels this week, Strasbourg next, Newsletter This week's key events presented by policy reporters Paula Soler and Marta Iraola Iribarren -
Health news South Korea to withdraw plan to suspend licenses of doctors on strike South Korea said on Monday it will withdraw its earlier plan to suspend the licenses of striking doctors. -
Europe News Hungarian PM Viktor Orbán makes surprise China visit after trip to Russia Orbán has proclaimed himself the one EU leader on friendly terms with the world's two preeminent authoritarian governments. -
No Comment WATCH: Madrid Pride draws a million in festive call for rights and peace Organizers reported that a million people attended Madrid Pride on Saturday, July 6th, celebrating in a festive atmosphere with the slogan "Education, Rights, and Peace: Pride that Transforms." -
Europe News What's next after surprise French election results? | Radio Schuman The New Popular Front defied Ipsos predictions in topping yesterday's second-round vote, followed by Emmanuel Macron's Party with the far-right National Rally in third place. But what could the next government look like? -
Climate Hottest June on record adds to 13-month streak of record-breaking temperatures It also marked the third month in a row that Earth has exceeded the 1.5C limit set by the Paris Agreement. -
Space Space data centres: ‘A figment of the imagination’ but one that could make Europe a space leader It may not be until 2036, but Europe is looking into how to send data centres into space in a sustainable way. -
Markets European markets prepare for French political turmoil The second round of the French election forecasts a possible hung parliament, with the left-wing coalition unexpectedly gaining the most seats. Despite political uncertainties, the euro pares early losses. -
Europe News Showdown for far-right Patriots in quest for third-biggest group Viktor Orbán’s bid to make his new far-right alliance the third force in the European Parliament reaches its climax this week – but whether the group will be able to wield clout in the Parliament remains moot. -
Health news Idea of new health committee in Parliament meets resistance Despite the EPP's push for a specific health committee in the new European Parliament, the proposal is resisted by other political groups and stakeholders. -
Culture news 'I'm a believer' says UN chief as Media Cities network lights up Braga Teeming with artists and energy, the XVI annual UCCN conference seeks to improve cultural life across the globe. But did you know it existed? -
The Cube TikTok ‘promoted misogyny and negative stereotypes’ in run-up to EU elections A new study has found that TikTok’s search suggestions contained toxic language towards women and minorities in Finland. -
Markets Ahead in the markets: European election effects and US inflation data This week, investors will closely monitor the market reactions to the French election in Europe. Additionally, both China and the US are set to release their Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, providing insights into the inflation trajectory of the world's two largest economies. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 8th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Moments Historian and TikTok star Alice Loxton shares the best rail routes to explore Britain’s past Don't know where to start your UK trip? Follow historian Alice Loxton’s rail recommendations. -
Europe News French left-wing campaigners 'relieved' but uncertain for future There was relief among many left-wing voters after they were projected to get the most seats in France’s lower house of parliament, but some are worried about whether the alliance will be able to stay together. -
Europe News French elections: Will Macron imitate the von der Leyen coalition? Worst fears of a far-right takeover may not have come to pass, but French politics could now find itself in unprecedented chaos. -
Europe News Far-right loses France's snap elections but sets sight on 2027 presidential vote The left-wing New Popular Front coalition was the surprise winner of Sunday's snap legislative elections in France with Macron's centrist coalition coming in second. -
World News Heads of Turkic states join forces to face world challenges together Informal Summit of Heads of State of Organization of Turkic States was held in Karabakh. -
Israel Israelis stage 'Day of Disruption' protest in Tel Aviv Protesters are demanding more action from the Israeli government to strike a ceasefire deal and secure the release of the remaining Israelis still being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza. -
Europe News Spanish horse festival 'Rapa das bestas' grows in popularity The 'Rapa das bestas' festival in Sabucedo dates back to the 15th century and is held every year in the first week of July -
Europe News National Rally pushed into third place in French elections as left-wing coalition comes out on top But the result puts France in uncharted territory as it's never experienced a parliament with no dominant party. What happens next largely depends on the deeply unpopular president, Emmanuel Macron. -
Business French election shock sparks euro slip after victory for the left An unexpected victory for the leftist New Popular Front causes the euro to fall as markets fear a radical spending spree. -
Europe News UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy says commitment to Ukraine 'is ironclad' On his second day in the job, Lammy is on a whirlwind tour of 'key partner' countries Germany, Poland and Sweden where continued support for Ukraine was high on the agenda.