25 June 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Von der Leyen calls on Hungary to lift controversial ban on Budapest Pride "To the LGBTIQ+ community in Hungary and beyond: I will always be your ally," Ursula von der Leyen said in a video message. -
USA World Bank approves $1bn for development projects in Iraq, Syria and Lebanon The biggest amount went to Iraq, where the World Bank approved $930 million to help improve the country’s railway infrastructure, boost domestic trade and create jobs. -
Europe News Bulgaria's former Prime Minister Kiril Petkov resigns as MP over corruption probe Three people have been detained in the investigation, including the deputy mayor of Sofia, Vassil Terziev. -
Europe News German prosecutor submits terror-related arrest warrant for Syrian man who allegedly stabbed four Among other things, the federal prosecutor's office will take over terrorism-related cases from local prosecutors in Germany. -
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Europe News Defence spend to 5% of GDP, Ukraine, Russia: The key takeaways from the NATO summit The summit ended with a commitment to spend 5% of GDP on defence - more than double the current target of 2%. -
Health news Police seize €57 million in illegal Ozempic, peptides, and other black market drugs in global bust Interpol cited a concerning rise in demand for unauthorised weight loss drugs and peptide supplements in Europe and other wealthy regions. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 25th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Iran Strikes on Iran's Fordow enrichment site rendered it inoperable, Israeli atomic agency claims The Israeli assessment contradicts a leaked intelligence report from the US, which suggests that Iran’s nuclear programme has only been set back by a few months. -
Europe News 'Daddy diplomacy' at NATO: Trump and Rutte's social media bonding At the close of the NATO summit, Mark Rutte shared informal praise for Trump’s approach to Iran and defence spending, including a playful "daddy" remark on TV and private messages calling Trump’s bombing of Iran “decisive” and “extraordinary”. -
Europe News Czech police detain five teens over online radicalisation by so-called Islamic State group During raids in Czech Republic and Austria, police seized weapons including knives, machetes and axes. -
Europe News 'It's possible' Putin will invade more than Ukraine, says Donald Trump The US president said at the NATO summit on Wednesday that negotiations over a ceasefire in Ukraine have proved trickier than people thought, and that Putin is "more difficult" than expected. -
Culture news Donald Trump drops the F-bomb: Is the presidential profanity really that shocking? Euronews Culture delves into the usage of the word 'fuck' by politicians and the history of the swear word, following Donald Trump's recent and colourful comments on the White House lawn. -
Climate ‘A two-way street’: Major report shows top courts are increasingly a battleground for climate action Landmark cases in 2024 and 2025 have reinforced the importance of legal pathways in helping or hindering climate action. -
Euronews Tech Talks From Armstrong to now: How doping works and escapes detection | Euronews Tech Talks What is doping? How do these prohibited substances work? In this Q&A episode, Euronews Tech Talks explores this topic with professor Andrea Petróczi. -
Travel News EU to ban airlines from charging extra for hand luggage: What does this mean for passengers? Airlines will not be allowed to charge passengers any additional fees for carrying hand luggage on board. -
Culture news Sharp dressed man: Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the sartorial switch for NATO Zelenskyy is currently in The Hague attending this year’s NATO summit in a bid to ensure continued Western military support for his country, which, more than three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion, is still trying to repel Moscow’s forces. -
Travel News Porto bans the sale of alcohol for consumption on the street at night to tackle 'botellon' problem Supermarkets and bottle shops will no longer be able to sell alcohol for consumption on public roads after 9pm. -
Iran Iran's parliament backs bill to suspend cooperation with UN's nuclear watchdog The development came as Tehran accused the International Atomic Energy Agency of failing to condemn recent strikes on its nuclear facilities. -
Space EU aims to create a ‘competitive’ single market for space services The initiative comes as Europe risks further lagging behind global competitors such as the US and China. It would apply to EU and non-EU operators—excluding military activities—and it foresees support for small and medium-sized enterprises. -
No Comment Extinction Rebellion activists arrested at NATO summit protest in the Hague Police in The Hague detained climate and anti-war activists from Extinction Rebellion at a petrol station protest aimed at disrupting NATO summit. -
Europe in Motion How crucial is the strait of Hormuz to the global energy market? Although Israel and Iran's ceasefire which came into force on Tuesday removed the pending threat of the Strait of Hormuz's closure, this is not the first time that Iran has said it would block it. -
Climate Climate change turns Alpine glaciers into ‘Swiss cheese’, raising water and power concerns Glacier shrinkage has wide impacts on agriculture, fisheries, drinking water levels, and border tensions when it comes to cross-boundary rivers. -
Business New car registrations fall in Europe and Tesla sees another drop Tesla sales are still declining in the EU, while Chinese state-owned manufacturer SAIC Motor is increasing its market share. -
Culture news Meet Enigmacursor: New dinosaur species unveiled at London's Natural History Museum A new dinosaur species, named Enigmacursor mollyborthwickae, has been unveiled at London’s Natural History Museum. -
No Comment Trump skips hotel for stay at Dutch royal palace during NATO summit US President Donald Trump stayed at the Dutch royal palace Huis Ten Bosch instead of a luxury hotel for the NATO summit, meeting King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima. -
Qatar 365 New climate-resistant initiatives underway in Qatar to conserve water in the desert With Qatar’s arid and dry climate in mind, two Qatar-based eco-friendly tech companies are using innovative climate-resistant solutions to capture moisture from the sky to produce water – one quenches the thirst of humans and the other produces water for crops. -
Modern Nomads Saka tombs and the Golden man—Kazakh archaeological wonders attract local and international tourists In this episode of Modern Nomads, we travel across Kazakhstan in search of its most captivating archaeological treasures — from the royal Saka tombs of Berel in the east to the iconic Golden Man exhibit in the capital Astana. -
No Comment Animal shelters in the US use live music to soothe anxious pets Musicians in US animal shelters bring calm with live performances, thanks to Wild Tunes. Over 100 volunteers play for animals in nine shelters, reducing their stress levels. -
Europeans' Stories Rail Baltica could be used for defensive military purposes Construction on the 870-km-long Rail Baltica through Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia is gathering momentum, as the line switches from the Russian broad gauge to the European standard gauge. The EU is covering a large part of the costs. -
The Road To Green The Great Bulgarian Vulture Return: Europe turns over a new leaf after centuries of bird persecution Thanks to significant reintroduction efforts, Europe is one of the few places in the world where vulture populations are increasing. But human activities are making this recovery fragile. -
The Road To Green “It’s like a miracle”: the emotional reintroduction of the Bearded Vulture in Bulgaria Half a century after its extinction, Bulgaria celebrated the reintroduction of one of Europe’s rarest birds of prey — the Bearded Vulture. This is seen as a stepping stone to reconnecting them across Europe, and to other continents. -
USA Who is New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani? The 33-year-old is poised to become the official Democratic candidate for November's mayoral election. -
Europe News Are Bulgarians ready to adopt the euro in under six months? The EU institutions have given the green light to Bulgaria to join the eurozone next January, but what about the concerns of the Bulgarian people? -
EuroVerify Fact-checking claims about the 'panther' on the loose in Bulgaria Reported sightings of a large, wild feline in Bulgaria have prompted a stream of images, memes and dubious claims online. -
Travel News Eurostar warns passengers to cancel or postpone journeys after cable theft causes major disruption Major disruption to Eurostar services between London and Paris continues for a second day after track deaths and cable theft in France. -
Lifestyle Venice activists (and their inflatable crocodiles) claim victory as Jeff Bezos changes wedding venue Protesters in Venice are claiming an "enormous victory" after Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his A-list wedding guests are forced to change the wedding location. -
Gaza Explosive on armoured vehicle kills seven Israeli soldiers in Gaza Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war on 7 October 2023 after Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, more than 860 Israeli soldiers have died, over 400 of those while fighting in Gaza. -
Business Italy’s Monte dei Paschi bank gets ECB nod for Mediobanca takeover Mediobanca has shown its opposition to the takeover bid, launched in January, warning it would weaken its business model. -
Tech News Meta’s AI labelling ‘inconsistent’, internal oversight board finds Under the EU’s AI Act, artificially generated content needs to be marked as such. -
Nature Greenpeace survey finds ‘beautiful’ and vulnerable whale species in areas marked for deep sea mining Vulnerable marine life is getting caught in the crosshairs of our electrifying world, the new study suggests. -
Tech News Drone debris found in Ukraine indicates Russia is using new technology from Iran Experts said the labels found on drones in Ukraine are not conclusive proof but the English-language words are consistent with how Iran marks its drones. -
Lifestyle Pharrell Williams brings Indian inspiration to star-studded Louis Vuitton show in Paris Pharrell Williams turned the plaza outside Paris’ Pompidou Center into a global spectacle for his latest Louis Vuitton show. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 25th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
France Former French Prime Minister Dominique de Villepin launches 'humanist' political party Dominique de Villepin said he was launching his own political party, Humanist France, two years before the country is set to hold presidential elections. -
Europe News MEPs propose airline passengers in Europe should be allowed two pieces of free hand luggage The European Parliament's Committee on Transport proposes free hand luggage with size limits on flights. Airlines argue it limits passenger choice. -
United Kingdom UK to buy 12 fighter jets capable of carrying nuclear weapons Britain's decision to purchase the US-made F-35A jets will boost its nuclear deterrent, which currently wholly relies on four nuclear-armed submarines. -
Health news Millions of children are missing out on routine jabs. Why aren’t they getting vaccinated? An estimated 15.7 million children worldwide had not received any routine vaccinations as of 2023. -
Europe News MAGA-aligned conservative groups actively lobby MEPs on climate and tech laws, report claims US conservative organisations close to the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement have met MEPs on several occasions, according to a report by Transparency International EU. -
Europe News EU ramped up defence spending after Trump's call, Kaja Kallas tells Euronews The EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs spoke exclusively to Shona Murray at the NATO summit in the Hague for Euronews' live Europe Today show. -
wellbeing Climate change got you down? Here’s how to manage anxiety and build resilience Climate psychologists and educators offer tips on how to combat climate change anxiety and turn distress into action. -
No Comment Inti Raymi sun festival returns to Peru's Andes with vibrant ceremony In Cusco, Peru, the Inti Raymi festival was reenacted by hundreds in elaborate robes, celebrating the ancient sun festival with offerings and staged rituals. -
Europe News MEPs vote for Parliament to sue Commission over €150bn defence loan programme MEPs do not believe the legal basis the Commission used to set up SAFE, which deprives them of their right to co-legislate, is the right one. -
World News NATO's 1.5%: Is this the devil in the detail that could derail the new spending deal? The new NATO spending target has a 1.5% for non-military expenses. Its interpretation however is vague and could spark "opportunistic" divisions. -
Tech News Which AI chatbot is the best at protecting your data and which is the worst? A new study has found the best AI model to protect your data, and it comes from Europe. -
Space Astronauts from Poland, Hungary, and India blast off on privately funded trip to ISS India, Poland and Hungary launched their first astronauts in more than 40 years Wednesday, sending them on a private flight to the International Space Station. -
Economy Which countries will lose the most if tensions reignite around Iran? Russia could benefit from an escalating situation in the Middle East, while China and Europe would see their economies suffer if the ceasefire between Iran and Israel fails to hold. -
Destinations Off the beaten track: where to find Türkiye’s most spectacular hidden gems While Türkiye is well-known for iconic sights such as the Hagia Sophia, the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, and the ancient ruins of Ephesus, visitors willing to get off the beaten track will find a wealth of lesser-known destinations. -
Culture news Justice for Daft Punk? Emmanuel Macron calls for French touch to get UNESCO cultural heritage status If Berlin techno can make the UNESCO cultural heritage list, so can French touch... "We are the inventors of electro. We have that French touch," the French President said in a recent interview. -
USA Zohran Mamdani scores surprise win in NYC mayoral primary after Cuomo concedes 'Tonight is his night,' former state governor Andrew Cuomo said as he conceded the race to the virtually unknown progressive candidate. -
Culture news Why are more Spaniards quitting music festivals over Israeli ties? More than 50 artists and collectives chose to boycott Sonar, one of Spain's biggest music and arts festivals as anger continues to rise over the economic ties between major events and Israel. -
Markets Oil prices rise despite fragile ceasefire between Iran and Israel Markets rose slightly on news that the ceasefire appears to be holding, while oil prices also continued to climb. -
Europe News Boosting NATO spend means upping protection for Ukraine, Kaja Kallas tells Euronews' Europe Today An exclusive interview with EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs Kaja Kallas was a highlight of Euronews' Europe Today morning show, featuring the latest on the ground in the Hague at the NATO summit. -
Europe News Will Trump really pull US troops out of Europe? US president Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to withdraw US forces from Europe as part of his "America First" policy. It would have enormous strategic consequences and would likely run into considerable domestic resistance. It's not clear whether Trump is willing to pay the political price. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 25th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Tech News This crewless ship is defending Denmark’s and NATO’s waters. This is how it works. Drones are mounted on these 10-meter-long vessels and AI helps analyse data of the surrounding environment under and above the surface of the ocean. -
Health news Have an autoimmune condition? You may be at higher risk of depression and anxiety The findings are the latest to suggest that chronic inflammation, which is a hallmark of autoimmune disorders, could raise the risk of mental health issues. -
Europe News Trump stirs controversy as he casts doubt over US commitment to NATO mutual defence guarantee The US president was praised in a warm welcome by Dutch King Willem-Alexander and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in a dinner with other NATO leaders at the royal palace in The Hague. -
World News France, Indonesia evacuate citizens stranded in Israel and Iran More than 100 French citizens were evacuated from Israel to Cyprus on Tuesday after being stranded there as the war with Iran broke out. Close to 100 Indonesian nationals in Iran were also successfully repatriated as Jakarta plans to carry out further evacuation missions. -
Iran Airstrikes on Iran only set back nuclear programme by months, US intelligence report suggests The report contradicts earlier statements by Trump in which he claimed that the US’ targeted operation on Iranian nuclear sites “obliterated” their programme, setting it back many years.