2025-07-03

Culture news

Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' star, dies at 66

He is believed to have died of natural causes and authorities do not suspect any foul play was involved. Madsen's manager Ron Smith said cardiac arrest was the apparent cause.

03/07/2025

USA

US Congress gives final approval to Trump's signature tax bill

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York delayed voting by holding the floor for more than eight hours with a record-breaking speech against the bill.

03/07/2025

USA

Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine and Iran in phone call, Kremlin says

Asked about his expectations from the call, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said "I'm not sure that they have a lot of common ideas, common topics to talk (about), because they are very different people."

03/07/2025

Food and Drink

Mission Michelin: Chef Anne-Sophie Pic prepares meals for outer space

"A pinch of France in space", says the European Space Agency, presenting an unprecedented initiative: when she flies to the ISS in 2026 as part of the "εpsilon" mission, the young French astronaut will take with her signature dishes from the world's most Michelin-starred chef.

03/07/2025

Europe News

Ukraine will do 'anything' to advance EU accession despite Orbán veto

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen vowed to back Ukraine in its quest to join the European Union.

03/07/2025

Greece

Firefighters race to contain wildfires burning in Greece and Turkey

Greek authorities ordered precautionary evacuations due to a wildfire near the port of Rafina, about 30 kilometres east of Athens.

03/07/2025

Football Now

2025 Summer Transfer Window: Who is on the move?

The summer transfer window re-opened with a rare big-money move. Former Bayer Leverkusen player Florian Wirtz's move to Liverpool is worth over one million euros.

03/07/2025

Tech News

Exclusive: Anthropic and French AI firm Dust want to save you time at

The partnership comes as Anthropic expands deeper into Europe.

03/07/2025

Europe News

Man injures four with hammer on ICE train in south Germany, police say

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn said in a statement that “our thoughts and sympathy are with the injured and all those who now have to come to terms with what they have experienced."

03/07/2025

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Latest news bulletin | July 3rd – Evening

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

03/07/2025

Europe News

Moldova pushes to join the EU with or without Ukraine

The EU and Moldova will discuss economic growth and security at their first bilateral summit in Chisinau this Friday. The Moldovan president Maia Sandu will meet EU Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, and the president of the EU Council, António Costa.

03/07/2025

Europe News

Front door to UK Parliament does not work despite £9.6 million cost

Despite the costly works, the door must have a security officer manning it at all times, in order to press the button which opens it — otherwise it does not work.

03/07/2025

The Europe Conversation

'Putin needs war to stay in power', Estonia’s PM Kristen Michal tells Euronews

Estonia’s prime minister believes that Russia will continue to be a threat as long as Vladimir Putin remains in power. In an interview with Euronews, Kristen Michal explained that ending the war would oblige the Russian president to face difficult questions from his own people.

03/07/2025

Europe News

Several people stabbed at shopping centre in southern Finland

The stabbing happened in Tampere, Finland's third-largest city, which is 180 kilometres northwest of the capital Helsinki.

03/07/2025

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At least 94 killed in Gaza as strikes hit aid queues and shelters

Israeli airstrikes and shootings killed 94 Palestinians in Gaza overnight, including 45 people who were trying to access desperately needed humanitarian aid, health officials said.

03/07/2025

Europe News

Western Balkans face drought and water restrictions amid heatwave

During the past week’s heatwave in Europe, scorching temperatures reached as high as 46.6 degrees Celsius in Portugal's Mora.

03/07/2025

Europe News

Liverpool FC to 'immortalise' their number 20 after Diogo Jota's death

The English Premier League club said Diogo Jota's number 20 will be "rightly immortalised" on Thursday evening after news of the Portuguese winger's tragic passing spread amid shock and condolences from around the world.

03/07/2025

Economy

Super-wealthy on the move: Italy to attract 3,600 millionaires in 2025

Italy is the third most popular global destination for millionaires seeking tax advantages and a high-quality lifestyle, according to a recent report.

03/07/2025

Europe in Motion

EU now imports more LNG than pipeline gas: Is it bad for the climate?

The EU is ramping up LNG imports to make up for the lack of Russian pipeline gas reaching the bloc. What's the environmental and financial cost?

03/07/2025

Travel News

Ryanair will soon allow passengers to bring a bigger free cabin bag

Ryanair has said it will bring in the new free cabin baggage allowance “over the coming weeks”.

03/07/2025

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China issues flood alerts as rivers surge to record levels

Chinese authorities have warned 10 provinces and regions to bolster flood defences as persistent rainfall pushes river levels to record highs.

03/07/2025

Europe News

Police examine suspicious package at Israeli Embassy in Copenhagen

Security around Israeli and Jewish institutions across Europe has been rarmped up after a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran in June and as concern mounts over how Israel is conducting its military operation in Gaza.

03/07/2025

Green News

France and Spain join fight to tax luxury air travel for climate funds

The initiative aims to raise billions for climate action and sustainable development by making frequent, high-emitting air travel pay its fair share.

03/07/2025

Tech News

Companies warn Commission against restrictive EU cloud criteria

A European Commission proposal on AI and Cloud is set to come out in December.

03/07/2025

Europe News

Wildfires in eastern Germany injure firefighters and force evacuations

Firefighters have been having difficulty getting close to the flames because parts of the wildfires are on a former military training area where there is a risk of ammunition detonating.

03/07/2025

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan reinforce ties ahead of ECO Summit

Uzbekistan’s President Shavkat Mirziyoyev visits Azerbaijan, discussing trade, energy, and regional connectivity with President Ilham Aliyev. They also laid the foundation stone for a new park.

03/07/2025

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Watch: Firefighters battle major wildfire on Greek island of Crete

A fast-moving wildfire fuelled by gale-force winds tore through southern Crete overnight into Thursday, forcing the evacuation of over 1,500 people from homes and hotels.

03/07/2025

Culture Series

Azerbaijani vocalist channels ancient sounds into global expression

In partnership with Azpromo

Azerbaijani singer Alim Qasimov reflects on his roots, artistry, and how traditional mugham carries emotion and meaning far beyond borders.

03/07/2025

Culture news

Fontaines D.C. bring pro-Palestine group on stage at Roskilde

This move by Irish rockers Fontaines D.C. comes as both Kneecap and Bob Vylan are under investigation by the police for their pro-Palestine comments at Glastonbury 2025. The BBC, official broadcasters for Glastonbury, has now said it will no longer live broadcast "high risk" performances.

03/07/2025

Gaza

US contractors claim colleagues fired at Palestinians seeking aid

Two contractors employed by UG Solutions spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity as they were revealing their employers’ internal operations.

03/07/2025