15 July 2025 | Euronews
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Earth News Two men who felled iconic Sycamore Gap tree on UK's Roman Wall jailed for four years Sarah Dodd, a lawyer specialising in tree law, said it was the first time in the UK that someone had been sentenced to prison for illegally felling a tree. -
No Comment Stolen Roman mosaic with erotic motif returned to Pompeii after WWII A Roman-era mosaic panel featuring an erotic motif was officially returned today to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii after more than 80 years in Germany. -
Economy French PM Bayrou proposes slashing two public holidays to reduce national deficit France’s public deficit hit 5.8% of GDP in 2024, totalling €168.6 billion, a figure well above the maximum allowed by EU rules. -
Europe News EU delays measures against Israel on Gaza despite pressure to act The EU’s 27 foreign ministers agreed to “keep a close watch” on Israel’s compliance with a recent agreement to improve humanitarian aid access into Gaza. They also delayed agreeing on a list of 10 options to respond to Israel's action in Gaza during a meeting of the Foreign Affairs Council. -
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Europe News Ukrainian PM Denys Shmyhal resigns, paving way for government reshuffle The Ukrainian parliament is scheduled to vote on Wednesday on the dismissal of Denys Shmyhal's government, amid a reshuffle launched by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this week. -
Europe News Slovakia demands exemption to drop veto on EU Russia sanctions Prime Minister Robert Fico says the reassurances provided by Ursula von der Leyen are "insufficient" to satisfy Slovakia's concerns and lift his veto. -
No Comment Deadly airstrikes hit Gaza, killing dozens of people overnight Several neighbourhoods in Gaza City came under heavy Israeli airstrikes early Tuesday, with footage showing widespread destruction and mourning at local hospitals. -
USA Trump faces backlash from MAGA base over Epstein files and arms for Ukraine US President Donald Trump has spent years encouraging dark or harmful conspiracy theories, and that strategy may now come back to bite him. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 15th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe in Motion These EU countries are air con addicts: Who consumes the most energy to cool down? New data shows Italy is by far the EU's largest consumer of air conditioning, followed by Greece, France and Spain. -
Tech News Denmark seeks stronger platform rules to protect minors online Earlier this week, the Commission presented guidance for online platforms on how to protect minors, addressing addictive design, cyber bullying, and harmful content. -
EU Decoded Can the EU establish common rules to limit sperm and egg donation? Births conceived through sperm donation are on the rise in Europe, but recent controversies involving so-called "super donors" have prompted several EU countries to call for clear regulation and international limits on sperm and egg donations. -
Tech News EU lawmakers to push for another Amazon hearing in the autumn The move comes after planned hearings with senior company representatives were unsuccessful. -
No Comment Dozens killed in sectarian violence and airstrike in southern Syria Heavy fighting and an Israeli airstrike have led to casualties in Syria’s Sweida province, in a sharp escalation of regional and sectarian tensions. -
Travel News Thailand delays tourist entry fee until 2026 as arrivals dip and economy falters The €7.50 fee is earmarked for travel insurance and projects that improve tourism infrastructure. -
Culture news The Oasis Effect: Which bands should reunite next? Call it a comeback. If Oasis can heed their own advice and not look back in anger, then anything’s possible... Here are the musical acts we’d love to see reunited. And the odds we'll see them together again. -
United Kingdom UK secretly resettled thousands of Afghans after major data leak raised safety fears The details of nearly 19,000 Afghans who had applied to move to the UK after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan were released in error in 2022. -
Ecotech Her clean materials: Meet the designer dressing celebs like Chappell Roan in biomaterials From mycelium leather to corn-based elastane, there have been many biomaterial breakthroughs in recent years. When will they become mainstream? -
Travel News Air traffic strikes and staffing gaps: Can the EU fix Europe’s summer of travel chaos? Upcoming strikes in Spain and Italy will add to Europe’s record disruption this summer. -
Economy US inflation accelerates to 2.7% as Trump's tariffs start to bite Inflation rose last month to its highest level since February as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs are pushing up the cost of a range of goods, including furniture, clothing, and large appliances. -
Art Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović among winners of Japan's Praemium Imperiale award The Serbian performance artist Marina Abramović and the painter Peter Doig are among the laureates for this year's Praemium Imperiale, the prestigious Japanese award also known as the 'Nobel of the Arts'. -
Europe News German court rejects Yemeni plaintiffs' case over 2012 US drone strike deaths In summer 2012, two members of the bin Ali Jaber family were killed in a US drone strike targeting alleged members of al-Qaeda in the Yemeni village of Khashamir. -
India Indian regulator orders airlines to inspect certain Boeing models after Air India crash The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed on 12 June shortly after take-off, killing all but one of the 242 people on board, as well as 19 people on the ground. -
Focus Khankendi hosts 17th ECO summit as member states push for deeper regional integration At the 17th Economic Cooperation Organization summit in Khankendi, Azerbaijan, leaders prioritised trade, transport corridors, and stronger regional ties across member states and invited countries. -
Silk Road Adventures The alpine wonders of Uzbekistan: A sustainable tourism gateway In this episode we head to the north-eastern tip of Uzbekistan to uncover the alpine wonders surrounding of the country, where soaring peaks, emerald slopes, and deep-blue reservoirs form a natural escape just two hours from Tashkent. -
Business A new energy bridge: Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan unite for a Green Corridor to Europe In a move aiming to reshape the regional energy landscape and bring Central Asia closer to Europe, the three countries have launched a joint venture, seeking to develop a new transcontinental green energy corridor. -
Europe News European Commission takes no position on Kosovo-Telekom Serbia dispute The European Commission has chosen to stay away from a new row between the Kosovo PM and Telekom Serbia. -
Space Private spaceflight for astronauts from Poland and Hungary ends with Pacific splashdown The last time Poland, Hungary and India put anyone in space was during the late 1970s and 1980s, launching with the Soviets. -
Ukraine New US weapons deal for Ukraine: What will Kyiv receive and who will pay for it In a sharp 180-degree turn on US support for Ukraine, Donald Trump announced that the Washington will send more weapons to Kyiv, two weeks after US military assistance to Ukraine was paused, allegedly due to low stockpiles. -
No Comment Sámi artists perform at midnight sun rap festival in Finland A music festival in Utsjoki, Finland, is bringing together rap artists from across the region, including performers using the Indigenous Sámi language. -
Syria Syrian Druze leader accuses government of breaking ceasefire after dozens die in violence The unrest in Syria's Sweida province began with tit-for-tat kidnappings between members of the Druze minority and Sunni Bedouins. -
Europe News Russia launches strikes on Ukraine day after Trump's 50-day peace deal ultimatum Russia is making a summer push to break through the 1,000-km front line with drones and missiles hammering Ukrainian cities more than at any time in the past three years. -
Health news Childhood vaccinations lag in Europe, making kids vulnerable to outbreaks of measles, other diseases Health officials say complacency around routine vaccinations can make it easier for misinformation to take hold. -
No Comment Severe storms cause widespread flooding across New York, New Jersey Heavy rain and flash flooding swept across parts of the US Northeast on Monday night, causing major travel disruptions and emergency declarations across several states. -
Culture news Disneyland reveals controversial animatronic figure of Walt Disney The pioneering animator and entrepreneur has been resurrected as an Audio-Animatronic for Disneyland California's 70th anniversary. The first images and sounds of the robot approximation have been revealed – and not everyone is happy. -
Economy Germany’s economic sentiment hits highest level since early 2022 Germany's economic sentiment hit a 3-year high in July, with the ZEW index rising to 52.7 amid hopes of a US-EU trade resolution and German stimulus. The eurozone's outlook also improved, while markets stayed cautious after new US tariff threats. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 15th – 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 Panama did not cede sovereignty to the US, foreign minister tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews, Panama's Foreign Minister Javier Martínez-Acha said that the US military exercises taking place in the South American country are temporary and that no foreign armed forces will remain there permanently. -
No Comment Ukrainian artist paints icons on ammunition boxes to boost soldiers' morale A 71-year-old Ukrainian artist is using a paintbrush instead of a rifle to support the army, turning ammunition boxes into religious icons he donates to frontline soldiers. -
Culture news Smell like Putin: Russia releases scented candle to promote patriotism The candles cost around €6 and promise to fill a room with a unique fragrance in just 30 minutes. From "Aroma Putin Black Vanilla" to "Symbol of the Russian Empire", some are citing this olfactive merchandising as further proof of the cult of personality in Russia. -
Europe News What MEPs and Parliament’s parties want from the EU budget Each political group is seeking to safeguard at least one flagship priority within the EU's long-term budget, and is prepared to defend it to the bitter end. -
Israel Netanyahu's coalition under pressure as ultra-Orthodox party announces exit The departure of United Torah Judaism leaves Netanyahu with a razor thin majority in a government coalition dominated by two far-right parties. -
Poland Polish prosecutors probe far-right lawmaker over Auschwitz denial Grzegorz Braun was widely condemned by leading figures in Poland after labelling Auschwitz concentration camp and its gas chambers as "fake". -
Culture news Superman kissing scenes cut by India's censor board sparks backlash over double standards Critics have slammed the move as hypocritical, pointing out that the board routinely allows graphic violence and misogyny in Indian films while censoring consensual intimacy in Hollywood ones. -
Business Nissan is closing flagship Oppama plant in Japan to cut costs The factory in Oppama, Japan, employs approximately 2,400 people, who will lose their jobs in March 2028. Car production will move to another Nissan plant in southwestern Japan. -
Business Nvidia to sell H20 chips to China again after US gives export approval The move is a U-turn for the government, which in April banned sales of the chip to China. -
Travel News Rome–Naples railway line gets earthquake early warning system that stops trains automatically Italy's first rail Earthquake Early Warning System debuts on Rome–Naples line, using sensors to detect and halt trains. -
Gaza Heatwave compounds crisis for Gaza's displaced and injured Across the Gaza Strip, the scorching heat has exacerbated the crisis, with water shortages, failing sanitation and limited space all threatening public health. -
Culture news Beyoncé’s unreleased music stolen during 'Cowboy Carter' tour Police have issued an arrest warrant for an unidentified suspect after five thumb drives containing unreleased music were stolen from a rental car. -
Earth News Trump administration backs out of plan to publish climate reports on NASA website The reversal leaves critical climate data harder to access as extreme weather intensifies across the US. -
Culture news Take a first look at the new Harry Potter in HBO's anticipated TV adaptation Production has begun on HBO's TV adaptation of Harry Potter, as the first picture of the lead actor in costume is released. -
EuroVerify Yes, Italy is still part of the Paris Climate Agreement A viral post online alleges that Italy has withdrawn from the accord, but there is no evidence to support this claim. -
Economy Chinese economy grows at a 5.2% annual pace despite trade war China achieved GDP growth for the last quarter above the official 5% target, although strong exports to markets aside from the US masked weak domestic consumption. -
Culture news Rap superstar Kendrick Lamar to get his very own university course The course, titled "Kendrick Lamar and the Morale of M.A.A.D City", will be available to students at a Philadelphia university this Fall. Do any European universities offer students courses on their favourite musicians? -
Tech News Elon Musk’s X hit with EU complaint over use of personal data for advertising The European Commission began investigating alleged breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) in December 2023. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 15th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News What would Socrates and Plato say about AI? Former Greek leader George Papandreou has some ideas Artificial intelligence is transforming “the way we think about the world, the way that we communicate [and] our political culture in a democracy,” Greece’s former prime minister George Papandreou tells Euronews Next. -
Europe News Let the mother of all EU battles begin: What’s at stake in the new long-term budget? Tomorrow, the European Commission will unveil its proposal for the EU's next long-term budget. Here's why it matters, why its figures have been shrouded in secrecy, what we know so far (and what to expect next). -
Economy Exclusive: US pitches special role in EU regulatory surveillance in trade deal Amid an ongoing dispute over tariffs, the US is pressuring the EU to revise its digital regulations and is angling for a seat at the table. How much room for manoeuvre does Big Tech really have? -
Europe News 'Show me the money': EU's defence industry wants at least €100 billion after 2027 The European defence industry has urged policymakers to allocate at least €100 billion to defence under the next long-term common budget (2028–34), emphasising that this is the 'bare minimum' required to strengthen the bloc's military capabilities. -
Economy Heatwaves in Europe: Which countries face the biggest GDP and labour productivity losses? Rising heat is already affecting Europe’s economy, and researchers warn the losses in GDP and productivity will worsen in the decades ahead. -
USA US and Germany discuss Patriot missile system transfer to Ukraine at Pentagon meeting The meeting between the two top US and German officials comes following an announcement by US President Donald Trump that NATO members would purchase billions' worth of US weaponry to send to Ukraine. -
Europe News Excavation at Irish site aims to recover remains of 800 children from church-run home "Mother-and-baby homes" were institutions in Ireland where unmarried pregnant women and their children were housed. They were characterised by harsh conditions, high mortality rates and a lack of support for mothers and children.