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Lebanon US envoy satisfied with Lebanon's response to Hezbollah disarmament proposal The latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict began a day after Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel and intensified in September, leaving the Iran-backed group badly bruised and much of its political and military leadership dead. -
Europe News 'Donor fatigue' demands smarter global aid spending, says Barroso As traditional donors retreat, attention is turning to emerging contributors such as Brazil, India and private sector partners to help fill the gap. -
Europe News Switzerland indicts two men on charges of spreading so-called Islamic State ideology The suspects face charges including participation in a terrorist group, bribery of public officials and money laundering. -
Health news Three former officials in France cleared of allegations they mishandled COVID-19 pandemic The decision, announced by one of the former officials on X, comes five years after a top court in France opened an investigation. -
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Scenes Watch: The performer from the Philippines takes centre stage in Qatar Once silenced by grief, Dorothy Chrizelle Collado found her voice again with the help of a community theatre group. -
Europe News Air and rail traffic disrupted in Hungary as severe storms batter eastern Europe Budapest Airport has been temporarily closed due to flooding while severe weather has also lashed Zagreb, Belgrade and Ljubljana. -
Europe News Ursula von der Leyen slams 'Russian puppets' as MEPs debate motion to topple her presidency "We can never let extremists rewrite history," Ursula von der Leyen said as she defended her presidency against a motion of censure. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 7th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Iraq Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq cave operation The troops had been looking for the remains of a comrade killed by Kurdish militants. -
Bangladesh’s tech sector is growing up fast — and Europe should take note At VivaTech 2025, Bangladesh arrived with quiet confidence. Its national booth, emblazoned with the words: ‘Bangladesh 2.0: Innovating Locally, Scaling Globally’, was also the place where tech leaders and government representatives discussed the country’s strikingly ambitious digital vision. -
World News (Un)orthodox intelligence operations: How Russia is using its churches abroad Sweden is reportedly probing a Russian Orthodox church in the town of Västerås over possible hybrid warfare techniques, a new investigation shows. -
Europe News EU-China tensions escalate over medical device trade restrictions The tit-for-tat trade dispute between the European Union and China over medical devices shows no sign of resolution, as Beijing has announced new retaliatory measures in response to the EU’s recent procurement restrictions. -
Health news Common bacteria found in the stomach has no symptoms but could cause 12 million cancers, study warns Researchers said programmes to quickly screen and treat people for a common bacteria could reduce the number of expected stomach cancer cases by up to 75 per cent. -
No Comment Kenyan police disperse protesters with tear gas in Nairobi Police fired tear gas and deployed water cannons in Nairobi on Monday as protests over police brutality, high living costs and alleged corruption gripped Kenya’s capital. -
Europe News Eighteen EU countries call for 'simplification' of EU Deforestation Law Eighteen member states called for the 'simplification' and postponement of the implementation of the EU deforestation law, amid criticism from civil society over the move. -
Ecotech How solar power helped European grids pass ‘the stress test’ during the recent heatwave Storing solar energy could be the biggest opportunity to strengthen grids, researchers say, as prices soared in Germany, France and Poland. -
Tech News Lime withdraws from Brussels as Belgian capital puts brakes on e-bikes and scooters The decision to introduce restrictions on the e-bike and scooter services in the Belgian capital had already been made in 2023, however Lime and Voi both contested the decision. -
Tech News Brussels AI ambitions risk fuelling Big Tech dominance, watchdog warns Public support for European AI start-ups could end up strengthening the dominance of US tech giants like Microsoft and Amazon, a new report finds. -
Business World Chocolate Day: The EU is celebrating with sky-high prices Prices in the cocoa market have dropped recently from record highs, but coupled with high energy costs, they have fuelled a double-digit increase in European retail prices compared to last year. -
No Comment Families return to ruins after Texas flooding that left dozens dead Returning to Camp Mystic in central Texas, families faced the devastation left by flash floods, sifting through sodden debris and broken structures. -
Global Japan How Japan is using 3D tech and traditional craft to protect cultural heritage from climate risks Japan is combining cutting-edge 3D scanning with centuries-old craftsmanship to protect cultural heritage from climate change, earthquakes, and humidity — starting with the iconic Eiheiji temple in Fukui Prefecture. -
Culture news Choir practice: Thousands celebrate traditional Estonian song and dance in Tallinn The voices of tens of thousands of choir singers echoed across Estonia this weekend to unite in folk song and dance, much to the delight of huge crowds of spectators unfazed by gloomy weather in Tallinn. -
Earth News ‘A 100-year flood’: How climate change made the Texas flood disaster more likely Deadly floods have devastated Texas. Experts say climate change is making disasters like these harder to predict. -
Smart Regions Marais d'Orx: a wetland with a rich history, diverse nature and birds of prey Did you know that ospreys have stable mates? After migration they return to their nests to breed. In this episode of Smart Regions, we visit the Marais d'Orx in the south of France, to discover how this bird of prey has been reintroduced into the wetland that was drained by Napoleon. -
No Comment WATCH: Locals wrestle wild horses in Spain's Rapa das Bestas festival Every July, the tiny village of Sabucedo in north-western Spain becomes the stage for a centuries-old spectacle known as Rapa das Bestas, a fierce battle between man and horse. -
Culture news BBC director of music steps down after Bob Vylan Glastonbury controversy The news of Lorna Clarke’s resignation as BBC's director of music comes after UK culture secretary Lisa Nandy condemned the "appalling and unacceptable scenes" that were broadcast during this year's Glastonbury festival. -
Greece Hundreds of migrants rescued off Greek islands of Crete and Gavdos The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says he will do everything to "ensure a new migration route to Crete is not established". -
Europe News Are 'coal-free' countries really free? New Eurostat data shows real consumption levels Germany, Poland and Serbia remain the 'black lungs' of Europe, with great quantities of the environmentally damaging brown coal being burned there. -
Europe News London marks 20 years since 7 July 2005 bombings on London's transport system Fifty-two people were killed and hundreds injured when four suicide bombers attacked the city's transport system on 7 July 2005. -
Europe News Germany's AfD accuses Chancellor Merz of election fraud as it bids to reform image Critics of the German far-right party say that the AfD is still far from having any real influence, as none of the other parties in the Bundestag are willing to cooperate with it. -
Europe News Trump's threat over Greenland isn't 'over and done' yet, warns Danish foreign minister The conversation on Greenland "can never be about annexation", Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen has said. -
Russia Russian transport minister found dead hours after being fired by Putin Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead near Moscow mere hours after being fired by President Putin. Domestic media reported that he died in an apparent suicide. -
Europe News Three hospitalised after bees attack dozens of people in France The incident occurred on Sunday in the centre of Aurillac, a town in the south of the country. -
No Comment Watch: Parisians swim in Seine for the first time in 100 years For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists are officially allowed to swim in the River Seine — and many are already diving in. -
USA Trump says Musk ‘gone off the rails’ after America Party announcement The South African-born billionaire said over the weekend the party would fight what he described as a system “bankrupting our country with waste and graft.” -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 7th – 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 Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania The move by Polish leader Donald Tusk follows rising tensions over illegal immigration. -
Economy European spending drops as trade tensions hit consumer wallets Eurozone retail sales fell sharply in May, marking the steepest drop since 2023, as consumers showed caution amid rising trade tensions with the US. Fears over looming tariffs and economic uncertainty are weighing on spending across Europe. -
No Comment San Fermín Festival opens with first bull run in Pamplona Thousands of runners raced through the narrow, cobbled streets of Pamplona on Monday as the first bull run of Spain's San Fermín festival began. -
Culture news Celebrated ‘The X-Files’ composer Mark Snow dies aged 78 The world of television and film has lost a major figure with the death of American composer Mark Snow, who was behind the iconic theme tune to The X Files. -
Culture news Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week The Man of Steel launches a new era for the DC Universe, London's Design Museum explores the rise of eco buildings, and indie faves Wet Leg get a little softer with 'Moisturizer'. -
Europe News Ursula von der Leyen to argue for her survival in EU Parliament Two-thirds of votes cast by MEPs later this week will be required to force the President and the Commissioners to resign, which has happened only once in EU's history -
Australia Australian woman found guilty of triple murder after fatal mushroom lunch Erin Patterson, 50, was judged to have deliberately laced beef wellington with death cap mushrooms. -
Business France’s Capgemini to buy WNS for $3.3bn to improve AI offerings The acquisition comes as Capgemini seeks to expand its AI operations, and WNS will also provide more access to the US market. -
Culture news Croatian right-wing singer Marko Perković and fans make pro-Nazi salutes at record-breaking concert The Croatian right-wing musician at the centre of many a fascist controversy drew tens of thousands to a Zagreb concert this weekend, with pro-Nazi salutes that have been labelled as “a great shame for Croatia.” -
Europe News Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat yet risks remain Germany faced forest fire warnings, Spain saw rising interest in Nordic vacations, and Poland experienced historic river drying as massive heatwaves persisted over the past period. -
Economy Trump talks of new August tariff date and looks for more trade deals The US president warned that tariffs would return to their higher rates on 1 August, after the proposed 9 July deadline. -
EuroVerify No, Trump hasn't threatened to bomb Norway if he doesn't get Nobel Peace Prize Trump has previously been nominated for the award and has claimed that it is rigged against him. So far, he has never won it. -
Europe News Ireland, Lithuania and Spain: Who will lead the Eurogroup next? On Monday 7 July, finance ministers from the euro area are expected to elect their new president. Who is running for the position, and what proposals are they putting forward? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 7th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Moments As governments crack down on Airbnb, here are your refund rights if your booking is cancelled Here are travellers’ rights to a refund or compensation when their rental booking is cancelled. -
The Big Question Car industry needs to ‘shape up’ to compete with Chinese EVs, says Volvo CEO “There is really no protection in the form of tariffs. The only protection for our industry is that we shape up and we need to be more competitive,” Volvo’s CEO told Euronews. -
Yemen Israel strikes Houthi ports in Yemen, rebels respond with missile fire Israel attacked Houthi-held ports in Yemen, with the rebels responding by firing missiles at Israel. The strikes targeted ports used to transfer weapons. -
Brazil BRICS group slams tariffs and Iran conflict at summit in Brazil BRICS leaders are set to discuss key global political issues, but questions over the bloc’s unity have arisen as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have opted to skip the summit. -
USA Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 82 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing Texas governor Greg Abbott vowed that authorities would work around the clock and said new areas were being searched as the water receded. He declared Sunday a day of prayer for the state.