2 July 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Lithuania's defence chief praises Philippine campaign about Beijing's aggression in South China Sea A 2016 international arbitration decision invalidated China’s claims based on the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, but Beijing has rejected the ruling and continues to defy it. -
Europe News EU Commissioner Hoekstra defends hitting climate goals with help from abroad The European Commissioner for Climate defends the strategy of paying other countries to cut Europe carbon emissions. In an interview with Euronews, Wopke Hoekstra, explains it as an opportunity to "build bridges" with Africa and Latin America. -
Pakistan At least five killed in roadside bombing in former Pakistan Taliban stronghold The Pakistan Taliban, known officially as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, often targets security forces and civilians in the north and elsewhere in the country. -
Europeans' Stories Young Cypriots envision a future beyond the island's decades-long division Informal discussions were held this spring under the auspices of the UN, in hopes of reigniting reunification talks between the Greek-Cypriot-led Republic of Cyprus in the south, and the Turkish Cypriot breakaway entity in the north. More talks are due in July. -
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Business Tesla sales fell sharply in the last three months — is Musk to blame? Tesla sales fell 13% in the period between April and June, as its CEO Elon Musk faces backlash and competition is taking a toll on the company's dominance. -
World News France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants amid scorching heatwave To cool down, nuclear power plants pump water from local rivers or the sea, which they then release back into water bodies at a higher temperature. However, this process can threaten local biodiversity if water is released which is too hot. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 2nd – 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 EU open to carbon offsets on path to 2040 emissions target The European Commission has controversially proposed allowing international carbon offsets to help meet the EU’s 2040 climate targets, raising concerns about outsourcing the emission reduction actions. -
Tech News Brussels launches Quantum Strategy to stay in global tech race The European Commission launches its first quantum plan to boost the EU capacities in quantum computing. With breakthroughs in healthcare, defence, and cybersecurity, Brussels is racing to unify efforts, boost innovation, and lead the future of tech - before it’s too late. -
Europe News Fourteen member states oppose the Commission's EU budget overhaul In a document seen by Euronews, 14 member states are calling for a 'stand-alone cohesion policy' to ensure the next EU long-term budget boosts competitiveness and convergence across EU regions. -
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places The Kazakhstan president signed a law banning face coverings in public places as a security measure. -
Art Canaletto's Venice masterpiece sets new auction record with €37.8m sale at Christie's London The 18th-century masterpiece captures Venice in full splendour on Ascension Day, with the Doge’s golden barge - the Bucintoro - at its centre. -
Europe News Which European nations require women to do military service? Denmark is the latest country to extend compulsory conscription to women, part of a broader trend toward gender-inclusive service in Northern Europe. -
France French police arrest 'incel' teenager over alleged plot to attack women The investigation into the 18-year-old man is reportedly the national anti-terrorist prosecutor’s office first case linked to the so-called "incel" movement. -
Europe in Motion How could the US-China trade rearrangement affect Europe? Amid the pressures posed by unpredictable US-China trade relations, many US firms are considering alternative supply sources to avoid rising prices. Could Europe be the answer? -
Tech News Iranian-linked hackers threaten to disclose Trump emails. What do we know about Robert? Iranian-linked hacker group Robert claims to have 100 gigabytes of emails sent between members of US President Trump’s inner circle. -
Culture news Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs guilty on two counts but acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of the most serious charges – racketeering and sex trafficking of ex-partner Casandra Ventura and another woman referred to as "Jane". The heavily followed trial has been running in New York since May. -
No Comment Explosion at California fireworks site sets off massive fire An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in northern California on Tuesday night sparked multiple fires and forced evacuations across rural communities near Sacramento, officials said. -
Somalia At least three killed in African Union military helicopter crash in Somalia The African Union peacekeeping mission is helping Somali authorities fight al-Shabab militants, who oppose the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation. -
Culture news Australia cancels Kanye ‘Ye’ West's visa over Hitler song Australia's home affairs minister Tony Burke confirmed the news that Ye would be blocked from entering the country over the controversial rapper's song titled 'Heil Hitler'. -
Business Greek unions speak out after government pushes for 13-hour workday The GSEE warns of a "medieval era" for workers. The Ministry of Labour calls it "modernisation" and an "adaptation to today’s workforce and business needs". -
Moments Experience Kyoto’s 1,000-year-old festival with parades, night markets and floating shrines Gion Matsuri is a bucket list experience for many visitors to the Japanese city. -
Germany German Chancellor Merz faces Pride flag fallout after saying Bundestag 'not a circus' Friedrich Merz's stance against displaying the rainbow flag at the German parliament for the upcoming Christopher Street Day celebrations has sparked criticism from the opposition lawmakers. -
Europe News More red alert heat warnings issued as mercury continues to rise across Europe Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change. Scientists warn that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Europe’s southern region. -
Voices from Central Asia Zainolla Samashev: the man behind Kazakhstan’s most iconic archaeological discoveries In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we meet renowned Kazakh archaeologist Zainolla Samashev, whose groundbreaking discoveries have redefined Kazakhstan’s ancient past and challenged long-held myths about nomadic civilizations in the region. -
Changemakers of Uzbekistan ‘Set a goal so big it scares you.’ Uzbekistan’s Paralympic Champions on pushing their limits In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet Paralympic Champions Khusniddin Norbekov and Asila Mirzayorova, who both took home Gold medals at the Paris 2024 Games. -
Climate June likely to be among Europe's hottest on record as heatwave brings new temperature highs Last month is likely to be one of Europe’s hottest Junes on record as extreme heat driven by climate change affects millions across the continent -
Markets EU pharma chief calls for European Nasdaq to boost biotech innovation The head of the EU's pharmaceutical lobby has called for the creation of a life sciences-focused stock market in Europe, modelled after the US Nasdaq, to help retain biotech innovation and investment within the region. -
Health news Eating lots of red meat, other inflammatory foods during pregnancy raises risk of childhood diabetes The study indicates that women’s diets may have long-lasting effects on their children’s health. -
No Comment Dutch town cools down with firefighter-led water fight In the Dutch town of Soest, firefighters turned their hoses on local residents Tuesday evening, offering relief as Europe grapples with an intense summer heatwave. -
World News Why Israel and Iran's uneasy truce may not last The 12-day conflict has complicated the nuclear issue in the Middle East, with Iran distrustful of both the US and the UN atomic watchdog. -
Art Iconic Thera statue returns home as Santorini’s renovated archaeological museum reopens The renovated Archaeological Museum of Thera opens with the acclaimed exhibition 'Cycladic Women: Unknown Stories', previously shown at the Museum of Cycladic Art in Athens. -
Space US Senate greenlights billions for Moon missions despite Elon Musk’s opposition The US is granting $10 billion (8.5 billion) for Moon missions that go against what SpaceX boss Elon Musk hopes to see from NASA. -
Business Spain's Santander buys TSB Bank to boost presence in the UK The Spanish lender is about to become the third-largest bank in the UK by share of personal current accounts, after the deal is closed. -
North Korea As North Korea opens new tourism resort, which foreign tourists is it hoping to attract? Plans for North Korea's mega resort remain unclear, as the country is unlikely to fully reopen its borders and embrace Western tourists anytime soon. Instead, it could turn to Russian and Chinese tourists. -
Egypt Four dead after oil drilling ship capsizes in Egypt’s Gulf of Suez The incident occurred on Tuesday off Ras Ghareb, a key oil site on the African side of the Red Sea, as the ship was being towed for excavation work, authorities said. -
Europe News Fire that shut Heathrow Airport caused by technical fault known for years, report says Europe's busiest air hub was shut down for around 18 hours on 21 March after a fire at the North Hyde substation in west London knocked out power to the airport. -
Europe News Give more of EU’s long-term budget to fund space projects, says Commissioner The EU Commission is in the final stages of drafting a proposal for the bloc's seven-year budget after 2027, which currently stands at €1.2 trillion. The EU Commissioner for Defence and Space has told Euronews that he is seeking additional funding for his policy areas. -
Europe News EU keeps racing pigeons tethered as bird flu ruffles feathers Despite pleas from pigeon fanciers, the EU isn’t loosening its grip on avian flu rules just yet, keeping racing pigeons grounded as a precaution. -
Europe News Ferrari wins EU court battle to retain iconic Testarossa trademark The EU General Court has upheld Ferrari’s rights to the Testarossa trademark, ruling that its use on second-hand cars, parts, and licensed scale models constituted genuine use. -
Tech News Commission mulls offering companies signing AI Code compliance grace period The Code of Practice on general-purpose AI is set to come out before 2 August, when the rules kick in. -
No Comment Fire, masks and folklore at Paraguay’s Kamba Ra’anga festival Locals in Altos, Paraguay celebrated the Kamba Ra’anga festival on Monday with fire, dancing and traditional costumes. -
Europe News A year after New Caledonia's deadly riots, France hosts summit on territory's future New Caledonia was hit by mass riots in May 2024, triggered by France's plans to give thousands of non-indigenous long-term residents voting rights. -
Economy Eurozone unemployment ticks up modestly as tariff uncertainty lingers Businesses in Europe must contend with economic uncertainty when looking for new hires, although unemployment rates remains historically low. -
USA Trump threatens Musk with DOGE and deportation as feud reignites Former allies Donald Trump and Elon Musk have reignited their public war of words, just a month after their relationship began to unravel. -
Travel News ‘We expect respect’: Bali politicians call for tourists who break the law to be deported Bali’s mayor has warned that some transgressions could be met with legal consequences. -
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India Dalai Lama says he will be reincarnated despite China's opposition The Dalai Lama firmly rejected any Chinese involvement in the succession, insisting that “no one else has any such authority to interfere”. -
Culture news Rachel Zegler serenades London from Palladium balcony in Evita - but not everyone's applauding The new Evita has got everyone talking - Rachel Zegler’s balcony performance is turning heads, but not all theatregoers are thrilled. -
No Comment Toxic fire at illegal Sarajevo landfill raises health concerns A persistent underground fire at the illegal Krupačke stijene landfill in the Krupac area is sending toxic smoke across western parts of the city. -
Tech News AI was given one month to run a shop. It lost money, made threats, and had an ‘identity crisis’ Anthropic put an AI chatbot in charge of a shop. The results show why AI won’t be taking your job just yet. -
No Comment Istanbul protesters target LeMan magazine over controversial cartoon Protests broke out in Istanbul after a satirical magazine published a cartoon that appeared to depict figures named Muhammad and Moses greeting each other as missiles fell. -
Business Brussels backs World Economic Forum’s push to tackle Europe’s decline Leadership initiative designed to foster ideas is endorsed by chiefs of the key EU institutions, with four pillars chaired by EU Commissioners. -
Europe News US to halt shipments of some weapons already pledged to Ukraine, White House says The US is halting shipments of some promised air defence missiles and weapons to Ukraine due to concerns about its own stockpile levels, officials said. Meanwhile, Moscow has intensified its missile and drone strikes against Ukraine. -
Lifestyle Smell like Trump: President’s new fragrance labelled ‘too embarrassing for words’ "For patriots who never back down": Donald Trump's new fragrance has been blasted online, especially considering the timing of his scented launch. -
Business France’s Verkor calls for 'local for local' after Northvolt collapse The EV battery firm, backed by Renault and other major investors, warns that support for European firms must remain steadfast — despite the collapse of Sweden’s Northvolt. -
Iran Iran's president halts cooperation with UN nuclear watchdog, reports say Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian ordered a halt on Wednesday to cooperation with the IAEA, following a parliamentary bill. -
EuroVerify Fact check: What we know about the link between climate change and heatwaves As extreme heat lingers across swathes of Europe, Euroverify looks at the evidence linking human-driven climate change with hotter and more persistent heatwaves. -
Business Paramount pays Trump $16 million to settle ‘60 Minutes’ lawsuit The payout comes after Trump sued CBS News for the editing of an interview with then-Vice President Kamala Harris in October. -
Economy EU and US aim for political understanding to resolve tariff dispute As deadline for negotiations on trade with the US looms, the EU and US are seen heading for a basic deal, leaving more detailed wrangling over sectors for later. -
Europe News European Parliament to vote next week on toppling von der Leyen’s Commission The MEP proposing the motion of censure claims he has collected enough signatures to start the process. If officially confirmed, the debate and vote will be held during the July plenary session in Strasbourg. -
wellbeing Why people in this Asian country are more likely to live to 100 than the rest of the world There are about 630,000 people aged 100 or older worldwide, and the vast majority live in just 10 countries. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 2nd – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA USAID closes its doors after six decades of global humanitarian operations amid Trump crackdown The agency, its few remaining staff, functions and programmes will now be absorbed into the US State Department, marking an end to humanitarian relief work which USAID supporters say saved countless lives around the world. -
Culture news Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial to resume after jury deadlock on most serious charge Jurors have reached decisions on four of the five charges Sean "Diddy" Combs faces, but the verdict is yet to be revealed as they remain deadlocked on the most serious final charge of racketeering conspiracy. -
Gaza Trump says Israel has agreed on terms for 60-day ceasefire in Gaza Trump says Qatari and Egyptian mediators will deliver the final ceasefire proposal to Hamas soon and says a deal is likely to go into effect as early as next week.