18 July 2025 | Euronews
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Culture news Belgium's Tomorrowland festival opens after massive fire destroyed main stage The first music sets opened the festival on Friday, as workers laboured around the clock to clear out the debris and build a new, scaled down main stage. -
USA At least three killed in explosion at Los Angeles training facility for sheriffs Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a post on X that it "appears to be a horrific incident” and said federal agents are at the scene to learn more. -
Trinidad and Tobago Trinidad and Tobago imposes state of emergency after prison plot to kill officials uncovered Under the state of emergency, police can conduct searches and make arrests without a warrant. A curfew has not been put into effect. -
Europe News Man accused of crimes against humanity at Libyan prison arrested in Germany, ICC says The United Nations Security Council called on the ICC to open an investigation in Libya in 2011 amid violence that led to the toppling of Muammar Gaddafi and morphed into a crippling civil war. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 18th – 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 Will the new EU budget turn cohesion policy into regional ‘Hunger Games’? The EU’s proposed 2028–2034 budget risks turning the bloc's cohesion policy into a high-stakes competition for funding by merging it with other major spending areas, sparking concerns over reduced local control and lack of support for disadvantaged regions. -
Europe News UK sanctions Russian spies over deadly Ukraine theatre strike and cyber campaigns The British Foreign Office also linked Russia's intelligence agency to a cyber sabotage campaign across Europe and the US, targeting institutions, elections and public health programmes. -
Europe News Czech President Petr Pavel signs law criminalising communist propaganda The changes come following calls from some Czech institutions, including the Institute for the Study of Totalitarian Regimes, to correct what they said was an imbalance in the legal system. -
World News Cyprus talks end without resolution, UN to continue mediation in September The five-party Cyprus negotiations concluded on Friday without resolving key disputes, but talks will continue under the guidance of the UN. -
No Comment 'Good Trouble’ rallies across US push back on Trump agenda Thousands joined protests across the United States on Thursday, held in memory of John Lewis and in opposition to President Donald Trump’s recent policies. -
Europe News German chancellor slams EU, says pulling Germany out of recession a top priority German Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed his top priorities for the next three years and delivered sharp criticism to the EU. -
Culture news Police drop criminal investigation into Kneecap after controversial Glastonbury performance Avon and Somerset Police say they will be taking “no further action” after reviewing video and audio footage from Kneecap’s set at Glastonbury. -
Brazil Brazil's former president ordered to wear electronic ankle monitor as coup attempt trial continues Bolsonaro is currently on trial at the Supreme Court accused of leading an alleged attempt to stage a coup to overturn the 2022 election in which he was defeated by left-wing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. -
Europe in Motion Road to extinction? Europe's birth rates hit rock bottom. These are the least fertile countries While parents should have at least two babies to keep Europe's population stable, current birth rates barely exceed one. Will the new wave of over-60-year-old boomer fathers save the continent? -
Europe News Fault lines emerge as EU countries begin political battle over €2 trillion budget The political battle over the next EU budget has officially begun. -
Iraq Officials in Iraq struggle to identify 18 bodies from shopping centre fire that reportedly killed 63 While the cause of Wednesday's blaze has not yet been determined, officials blamed lack of safety standards in the building for the scale of the tragedy. -
Mobility Forget everything you thought about e-scooting: this racing e-scooter can cruise at 160km/h The e-scooter is already scheduled for delivery in Madrid, timed with the launch of the city’s inaugural Formula 1 Grand Prix in 2026. -
No Comment Gaza Christians killed in Israeli strike on church compound laid to rest Mourners gathered Thursday evening in Gaza City for the funeral of two Christians killed when an Israeli shell struck Gaza’s only Catholic church compound earlier that day. -
Markets Win for the crypto industry: US passed the first major bill to regulate digital assets Advocates said the passage of the bills marks a key moment in cryptocurrency's winding path toward mainstream adoption, as President Donald Trump has pushed to make the US the "crypto capital of the world". -
Travel News Direct London-to-Berlin trains move closer under new UK-Germany treaty A planned London–Berlin rail route aims to offer a greener, faster alternative to air travel. -
Tech News Meta rebuffs EU's AI Code of Practice The company has previously been critical on the Commission’s work on GPAI, claiming it stifles innovation. -
Europe News Lion's share of tripled EU migration budget aimed at border management The newly proposed EU long-term budget prioritises border management, seeking to make entry by migrants harder, over support for asylum and reception processes. Rights groups accuse the EU of exposing migrants to human rights abuses. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Eddington' - Get ready to be polarised Imperfect and overlong, Ari Aster's fourth feature still ends up as a neat snapshot of the COVID years, as well as a sly missile aimed at a lie we’ve all been sold... -
Gaza Israel repeatedly denying visas for several heads of agencies working in Gaza, UN says Visas for the local leaders of the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, the human rights agency OHCHR and the agency supporting Palestinians in Gaza, UNRWA, have not been renewed in recent months. -
Europe News Germany deports 81 Afghan nationals under tougher migration policy Coordinated with Qatar, the flight departed on Friday as Berlin toughens migration policy. Officials said all deportees had criminal records and were required by law to leave. -
Earth News Brazil passes controversial 'devastation bill' that weakens environmental regulations Critics have called it "by far the worst piece of legislation” ever from an environmental standpoint. -
Markets Is Europe losing the AI race? Magnificent Seven widen gap over Europe's giants The US ‘Magnificent Seven’ have pulled far ahead of Europe’s corporate giants, driven by massive AI growth. While US tech surges, Europe’s top firms—mostly in traditional sectors—struggle to keep pace in the new innovation-driven economy. -
Tech News Dutch competition watchdog's fitness for purpose questioned by reports With more and more legislation being introduced in the past years, the mandate of the ACM has expanded significantly. -
Culture news Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham spark reunion rumours Did anyone have this on their 2025 bingo card? A series of cryptic online posts have led to specualtion that Fleetwood Mac could be reuniting... How likely is this to happen? -
No Comment Wildfire near Madrid sends smoke over capital and forces evacuations A wildfire broke out near the town of Méntrida in central Spain on Thursday, spreading rapidly and sending a thick cloud of smoke over the capital, Madrid. -
Syria Syrian troops to return to Suwayda after renewed Druze-Bedouin clashes Syrian forces will return to Suwayda after clashes between Druze militias and Bedouin clans. A ceasefire was mediated by the US, Turkey and Arab nations. -
EuroVerify How disinformation fuelled Spain’s anti-migrant riots after attack on pensioner The town of Torre Pacheco has been shaken by an attack on a local pensioner and ensuing violent anti-migrant unrest – and disinformation has inflamed the tensions. -
Tech News Russia's mobile internet shutdowns due to Ukrainian drones may limit already-stifled net freedom Russian and Ukrainian drones use cellphone internet networks to operate, so shutdowns are one way authorities try to counter the attacks. -
Culture news Feeling supersonic: Remembering Felix Baumgartner, the man who fell from space The world of extreme sports is mourning the death of Felix Baumgartner, the Austrian athlete who became the first person to break the sound barrier during a freefall jump in 2012. He died in a paragliding crash along Italy's eastern coast, at the age of 56. -
Economy Trump’s tariff pressure pushes Asia toward US LNG deals, but at what cost? In a bid to avoid harsh tariffs being imposed, many Asian countries are looking to strike large LNG deals with the US. But could this be disastrous for the clean energy transition? -
Culture news Snoop Dogg and Swansea: US rap star buys shares in Welsh football club Straight from the LBC to Swansea might become a new stadium chant for fans of the Swans after legendary rapper Snoop Dogg's decision to buy an ownership stake in the Welsh football club. -
North Korea North Korea halts foreign tourism at beach resort weeks after opening No official explanation was provided, but analysts suggest the decision may be linked to Russian media report implying the resort was populated by mobilised locals rather than genuine holidaymakers. -
Culture news Massive Attack announce alliance of musicians speaking out over Gaza The band announced a "movement" of artists who have spoken out over the Israel-Palestine war and have faced attempts of censorship. "We write as artists who’ve chose to use our public platforms to speak out against the genocide occurring there & the role of the UK Government in facilitating it.” -
Business Strangers Things have happened: Netflix profits soar but investors are not happy Netflix on Thursday announced nearly 50% profit growth for the last quarter as the video streaming service's more than 300 million subscribers have become increasingly attractive to advertisers. -
Health news Trump says Coke will shift to cane sugar despite popularity of sugar-free sodas US President Trump asked Coca-Cola to start using cane sugar in their drinks, despite a surge in popularity of the company's zero sugar product. -
No Comment Macron visits Tour de France as Pogačar wins stage 12 at Hautacam French President Emmanuel Macron watched as Tadej Pogačar secured a dominant solo victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France, reclaiming the yellow jersey atop Hautacam. -
USA US House passes Trump plan to cut billions for public broadcasting and foreign aid The US House approved Trump's plan to cut $9 billion (€7.7bn) in public broadcasting and foreign aid, now awaiting his signature. The bill passed 216-213. -
Culture news Caught on kiss-cam: Footage of Tech CEO allegedly having affair at Coldplay concert goes viral The internet is having a field day over footage of a recent Coldplay gig in the US. A kiss-cam moment seemed to expose an affair... -
Earth News Wildfires in Europe burn area the size of Luxembourg as 2025 shapes up to be an 'extreme' year A ‘perfect storm’ of heatwaves, drought and poor forest management has burnt 232,000 hectares of European land so far this year, experts warn. -
Europe News EU imposes new sanctions on Russia's oil and banks after Robert Fico lifts his veto The breakthrough on Friday was made only possible after Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico agreed to lift his veto. -
Culture news Indiana Jones whip owned by Princess Diana sells at auction after 'Citizen Kane' sled breaks record The sale of Indiana Jones' famous whip came a day after the Rosebud sled from 'Citizen Kane' went for an eye-watering $14.75 million, making it one of the priciest props in movie history. -
Travel News Ryanair and easyJet demand EU action after French air traffic control strikes cause travel chaos Over 1 million passengers were affected by French air traffic strikes in early July, as airlines warn of potential for further summer chaos. -
Tech News European Data Union Strategy: Let’s not avoid the difficult questions The EU’s Data Union Strategy aims to boost AI-friendly data use, streamline rules, and expand global data flows. But GDPR remains off the table. Unfair B2B data sharing, lack of incentives for public institutions need more attention. -
Markets Bitcoin bubble? How much more is it expected to rise in 2025? After the world’s most popular cryptocurrency recently reached a new record, it is expected to further increase in value, reaching levels beyond $160,000 in 2025. -
USA Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after checks for lower leg swelling According to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, the condition common in older adults occurs when little valves inside the veins that normally help move blood against gravity gradually lose the ability to work properly. -
Europe News EU takes rule of law battle with Hungary to next level with budget proposal According to the Commission's plan, all payments could be suspended under the new budget if it sees a rule of law backsliding. But getting the plan through will also require the approval of Hungary. -
USA Trump orders release of Epstein files as 2003 sexually suggestive letter emerges Following Trump's announcement on social media, US Attorney General Pam Bondi responded saying, "We are ready to move the court tomorrow to unseal the grand jury transcripts."