2025-07-12

Culture news

German castles and French megaliths become UNESCO World Heritage Sites

UNESCO has reviewed the applications of several new World Heritage sites, adding the Carnac Megaliths in France, the Palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the Minoan Palatial Centres in Crete, Greece to the list.

12/07/2025

Sport

"Forever our number 20": Liverpool retires Diogo Jota's shirt number

The number 20 will be retired across all levels of the English club, including LFC Women and Academy.

12/07/2025

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Latest news bulletin | July 12th – Evening

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12/07/2025

Europe News

Slovakia aims for EU deal on ending Russian gas imports by Tuesday

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters in Bratislava he wants to resolve the issue involving the proposed phase-out of all Russian fossil fuels by Tuesday, adding that he spoke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the matter.

12/07/2025

Europe News

EU FMs express deep concern over 'deteriorating situation in Georgia'

A joint statement by European foreign ministers came in response to a progress report recently approved by the European Parliament on Georig'as accession process.

12/07/2025

Business

US announces new 30% tariff rate, EU ready to 'safeguard EU interests'

The European Commission responded to Trump's announcement in a written statement, saying it remains ready to reach an agreement, while also taking "necessary steps to safeguard EU interests, including the adoption of proportionate countermeasures."

12/07/2025

Europe News

Turkey's leader says PKK disarmament opens 'new page in history'

Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed the disarmament of the Kurdish PKK militant group as a victory for his country after its members began laying down their weapons in a symbolic ceremony on Friday.

12/07/2025

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Latest news bulletin | July 12th – Midday

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12/07/2025

Europe News

Russia launched 26 missiles and 597 drones at Ukraine, Zelenskyy said

The Ukrainian leader urged Western leaders to impose additional sanctions, and said the 'war can only be stopped through strength.'

12/07/2025

Health news

European beachgoers face risks from sea bacteria as summer heats up

Vibrio bacteria, which can cause serious infections, are often found in the Baltic Sea but have also appeared in the North Sea and enclosed bathing sites.

12/07/2025

Green News

Scientists debunk myths about ‘charismatic’ raccoons in Germany

Raccoons join hornets, ibis and some kinds of algae as invasive species putting Europe’s biodiversity at risk.

12/07/2025

Travel News

How one Irish hotel is rewriting the rules on food waste

The hospitality industry generates a quarter of all food waste. This Irish hotel proves it doesn’t have to.

12/07/2025

Mobility

The future of flight? First electric aeroplane lands in Denmark

The plane can be charged using a standard fast charger for electric cars in just 20 to 40 minutes, according to its developers. Experts say airports will need to gradually expand charging infrastructures for electric aircraft.

12/07/2025

India

Fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, report reveals

On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad. All 230 passengers on board, except for one, were killed.

12/07/2025

Culture news

Peru opens to public ancient city lost for more than 3,800 years

Its strategic location between two important pre-Columbian valleys and the discovery of ceremonial artefacts support the thesis that the Caralian community, which developed around 1800-1500 BC, had intense relations with other peoples.

12/07/2025

Europe News

UNHCR tries to help millions of Ukrainian refugees stay close to home

Russia recently intensified a series of long-range Shahed drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which often also include ballistic and cruise missiles as well as powerful glide bombs.

12/07/2025

Brussels, My Love?

US continues arms deliveries to Ukraine - for how long?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, panellists discussed the situation in Ukraine, Moldova's desire to fast-track EU accession and the future role of women in the military.

12/07/2025

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Latest news bulletin | July 12th – Morning

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12/07/2025

Business

UK alcohol duty: Is it killing European wine producers?

The UK changed the way it taxes wine in February, five months on, as one of the biggest importers in the world, how is that affecting the industry in Europe?

12/07/2025