4 July 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit The investment announced by EU leaders on Friday aims to boost Moldova’s economy and reduce its vulnerability to external pressures, particularly from Russia. -
Europe News Firefighters battle wildfires in Greece and Turkey, prompting evacuations and emergency response According to a 2024 report by the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service, Europe is the continent with the fastest-rising temperatures on Earth, having warmed twice as fast as the global average since the 1980s. -
Gaza Israeli hostage negotiation team to fly to Doha to hold talks with Hamas on Sunday Diplomatic efforts are ongoing as US President Donald Trump looks to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel has previously accepted the US proposal, meanwile Hamas has "submitted a positive response" to the mediators. -
Trinidad and Tobago India's leader Narendra Modi hails 'great potential' in ties with Trinidad and Tobago Modi was greeted by many of the country’s Hindu population, but some in Trinidad and Tobago's Muslim community sharply criticised the leader. -
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Iran Iran resumes international flights after 20-day suspension due to conflict with Israel Iran and Israel agreed to a ceasefire last month after a bloody conflict that saw Israel striking hundreds of Iranian military infrastructure targets and nuclear-related sites, and Iran firing missiles at Israel in return. -
Europe News 42% increase in heat-related deaths at work in the EU since 2000, trade union says The European Trade Union Confederation is calling for common rules to protect workers' health during heatwaves. -
Culture news Very rare sword find leads to discovery of extensive Roman-era settlement in England Archaeological excavations have revealed an extensive settlement dating from the Early-Middle Iron Age through to the first and second centuries AD during the Roman period. -
Pakistan Pakistani troops kill 30 militants attempting to sneak into country from Afghanistan Militant violence has surged in Pakistan in recent months, much of it blamed on the Pakistani Taliban which is separate from the Afghan Taliban but closely allied with them. -
Europe News Ex-wife hits out at Hungarian opposition leader Péter Magyar, calling him a traitor As the Hungarian campaign heats up, ex-justice minister Judit Varga broke her silence and ruled out coming back to public life until Péter Magyar pays for his "betrayal". -
Europe News Hitler's Austrian hometown to rename two streets named after prominent Nazi party members The streets currently bear the names of classical music composer Josef Reiter and entertainer Franz Resl, both of whom were Nazi party members. -
Europe News Zelenskyy and Trump agree on joint defence efforts in 'fruitful' phone call The talk comes a day after Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed Ukraine, Iran and other issues in a call the Kremlin described as "frank and constructive". -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 4th – 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 Dutch and German agencies report Russia's increased use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine The Russian military is increasingly using banned chemical weapons like chloropicrin in Ukraine, forcing soldiers into the open. Dutch and German intelligence agencies revealed this, urging sanctions and support for Kyiv. -
Russia Russia’s diplomatic circle of friends: Taliban and North Korea in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out As Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan, Moscow's long-standing ties with its traditional allies have been falling apart. Who are Moscow's ex-partners, and who are the new allies? -
Earth News Major milestone for Polish energy as renewables generated more electricity than coal for first month Although coal consumption has dropped, oil and gas use has risen and Poland remains the world's fourth highest emitting economy. -
Europe News Exclusive: EU to offer five options over Israeli human rights breaches The EU’s foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas was tasked to follow up on a request made by the 27 leaders at their Council summit last week to engage with Israel and scope out further options for action against Tel Aviv if the situation in Gaza does not improve. -
USA Trump vows tariff hikes of up to 70%, says nations will 'start to pay' in August Donald Trump stated that "10 or 12" letters would be sent out on Friday, with others to follow, ahead of a 9 July deadline for countries to strike deals and avoid higher import costs. -
Europe News Family mourns Portugal winger Diogo Jota and brother André Silva ahead of funeral Liverpool FC winger Diogo Jota died two weeks after he married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso. He was returning from vacation following a long season in which he helped Liverpool win the Premier League title. -
Travel News ‘Intolerable’: Airlines slam passenger disruption caused by French air traffic controller strikes Budget airline Ryanair has called on EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take urgent action. -
No Comment Explosion at Rome fuel station leaves dozens injured A powerful explosion at a petrol and LPG station in Rome’s Centocelle district injured at least 25 people, including several police officers and a firefighter. -
Health news Greece passes law to jail people for selling alcohol or tobacco to children The law is wide-reaching. Here's what's in it. -
Europe News Threats facing NATO 'no match' for the alliance, says new chief of military operations The position of SACEUR has always been held by a US military general since its creation in 1951. -
Europe News Family of French journalist sentenced in Algeria pleads for help from football superstar Zidane Christophe Gleizes, a 36-year-old freelance sports journalist, was sentenced last week over an interview with an Algerian football coach accused of ties to a banned separatist movement, in a case rights groups say criminalises routine reporting. -
Europe in Motion How many economic losses from climate-related events has Europe suffered since 1980? As another heatwave hits Europe, a new study shows that Germany, Italy, France and Spain have suffered the highest economic losses in the 21st century due to natural hazards. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' – A dino-mite return to form? After three hugely lucrative but subpar Jurassic World films, can Gareth Edwards revive the fast fossilising franchise? -
Travel News Eurostar allows passengers at St Pancras to board 30 minutes earlier to ease overcrowding The move is part of a plan to increase capacity at the station amid predictions that demand for international rail travel is set to triple. -
No Comment Gaza families turn to the sea as heat and water crisis worsens Children in Gaza have been cooling off in the sea to escape the extreme summer heat, with many families displaced and living in makeshift tents along the coast. -
Europe News Major power outage in Czech Republic halts Prague metro and trams, cause unknown A power outage hit parts of Prague and the Czech Republic, halting public transport and trains. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said authorities are investigating the cause. -
Lifestyle Clean enough for a dip? Paris set to reopen the Seine for swimming, but locals aren’t so sure After more than a century, Parisians are finally being invited to dive back into the city’s most iconic waterway. But is it sensible to take the plunge? -
Europe News Defence a key priority of Denmark's presidency of the European Union Denmark took over the six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the European Commission's visit to the new rotating Presidency, Copenhagen reiterated its priorities. -
Health news Global health officials urge countries to raise ‘sin taxes’ on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks The WHO believes tax hikes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks could prevent 50 million premature deaths over the next half-century. -
China China's first domestically built aircraft carrier visits Hong Kong in show of power Accompanied by a destroyer and a frigate, the warships will be open to the public over the weekend, with all 10,000 available tickets already claimed. -
Europe News Rome petrol station explosion injures 25, damages buildings and vehicles An explosion at a petrol station in Rome's southeast injured at least 25 people on Friday. The incident was caused by a technical fault during refuelling. -
Culture news Is Denmark killing the tradition of EU playlists? As Denmark takes over the rotating EU Council presidency from Poland, it’s hitting pause on one beloved tradition: the national Spotify playlist. -
Europe News Germany seeks agreement with Taliban to take back convicted Afghan migrants, interior minister says Germany does not recognise the Taliban government, which took control of Afghanistan in 2021, and maintains no official diplomatic ties with Kabul. -
No Comment Wildfires hit Greece’s mainland and islands, forcing evacuations Greek firefighters battled fierce wildfires on Thursday as flames near Athens and on the island of Crete forced thousands to flee their homes and holiday resorts. -
Business France hands Shein €40 million fine for deceptive commercial practices Through analysing products listed as being on sale on Shein's French website, investigators found that 57% of products had no price reduction, 19% had a slight discount, while 11% of products actually had a price increase. -
Business China hits Europe’s brandy exports with duties but adds exemptions Beijing decided to impose anti-dumping duties of up to 34.9% for the next five years starting on Saturday, following an investigation into brandy imported from Europe. -
Tech News IceBlock: Thousands flock to app that tracks US immigration agents after White House backlash “I really just wanted to do something to help fight back,” the app’s developer said. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 4th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Lifestyle Everything you need to know about the Wife-Carrying World Championship in Finland Thousands of spectators are expected to attend the Wife-Carrying World Championships today and tomorrow. Here’s the lowdown on this unusual sporting event and everything you need to know about this year’s 28th edition. -
No Comment Mass Russian drone and missile attack strikes Ukraine overnight Russia fired more than 550 drones and missiles across Ukraine overnight in what is believed to be the largest aerial attack since the war began. -
Europe News Dutch lawmakers pass controversial bills tightening asylum rules A last-minute amendment that criminalises helping undocumented migrants sparked backlash, prompting the Christian Democrats to pull their support. -
Markets Nvidia is on track to become the most valuable company in history The value of the leading chip designer temporarily hit a new record on Thursday, briefly making it the most valuable company in history, with a market capitalisation nearing $4 trillion. Analysts predict it will soon break the record again. -
Business Air France-KLM to take majority control of Scandinavian airline SAS The Franco-Dutch airline is looking for consolidation options to help it compete with rivals. -
Europe News Russia launches massive aerial attack on Kyiv, injuring at least 23 As Kyiv suffered a major attack overnight on Friday, one resident who lives in the centre of the Ukrainian capital told Euronews that the number of Shahed drones "are far more numerous and deadlier than before". -
No Comment Watch: Runners race in towering heels at Madrid Pride event Strapped into towering heels, dozens of daring runners dashed through Madrid’s Chueca district in the city’s annual High Heel Race, part of its Pride celebrations. -
Culture news Britpop royalty Oasis return to stage tonight for their first gig in 16 years The first show of the long-awaited comeback tour kicks off tonight in Wales. The road to this year's reunion tour has been a long and bumpy one, and despite ticketing issues, fans are more excited than ever to see the return of Britpop royalty. -
Earth News Latin America’s top human rights court says countries have a duty to act on climate change In a landmark advisory opinion, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that governments have a legal obligation to tackle climate change. -
Economy What is in Trump's tax and spending bill that will soon become law? The bill is set to massively widen the US’ budget deficit and leave an added 12 million Americans without health insurance. -
Cinema Sex, sinners and stepsisters: Here are the best movies of 2025... So far How many have you seen? And do you agree with our first-half of 2025 ranking? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 4th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
EuroVerify Fact check: The EU hasn’t banned carry-on luggage fees (yet) A parliamentary vote supporting an end to carry-on luggage fees has triggered a flurry of misleading headlines. Euroverify fact checks. -
Economy Skilled workers wanted in Europe: But is the EU’s Blue Card attractive enough? The number of EU Blue Cards issued has grown rapidly in recent years, but remains relatively low, as many countries continue to rely on their own national schemes. -
Health news Trump officials ‘secretly’ changed US health data in ‘gender ideology’ crackdown, researchers allege About half of US datasets studied were “substantially altered” in the two months after Donald Trump assumed the presidency, an investigation has found. -
Europe News Deadly heatwave across Europe sparks wildfires and shuts nuclear plant An ongoing heatwave has broken records and sparked alarm across Europe, as temperatures reach above 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the continent.