2025-08-01

Culture news

‘Moronic’: White House responds to backlash over Sydney Sweeney ads

White House communications manager Steven Cheung says that the liberal outrage over Sydney Sweeney’s American Eagle jeans commercial is "moronic” and “a big reason why Americans voted the way they did in 2024."

01/08/2025

Climate

Heatwave to scorch Spain from Sunday with highs of 45ºC

After a July with milder than usual temperatures, August will bring Spain's second heat wave of summer 2025.

01/08/2025

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Latest news bulletin | August 1st, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 1st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

01/08/2025

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New Hemingway-inspired mural unveiled in Latvian port city

In the Latvian port city of Liepaja, French artist Mathieu Kroyal, known as Aero, has completed the city’s largest mural to date in just nine days.

01/08/2025

Economy

Eurozone inflation holds at 2% as the euro slumps against the dollar

Eurozone inflation held steady at 2% in July, easing pressure on the ECB. The euro is on track for its worst week since 2022 amid trade tensions and strong US data.

01/08/2025

Earth News

Trump cancels development of new offshore wind projects

Trump has repeatedly expressed hostility towards renewable energy, particularly offshore wind.

01/08/2025

Culture news

Justin Timberlake reveals Lyme disease diagnosis

The singer shared his diagnosis in an Instagram post celebrating the end of his Forget Tomorrow tour.

01/08/2025

Cinema

By order of 007: Peaky Blinders’ creator to write next James Bond film

The next Bond film will be the 26th official entry in the long-running franchise and the first since Daniel Craig’s swansong ‘No Time To Die’. And while fans have expressed fears over new management from Amazon, the latest addition to the current creative roster is looking mighty promising...

01/08/2025

Europe News

Germany’s armed forces to introduce new camouflage uniforms by 2029

The decision follows a military study showing the new design provides better concealment, especially in urban environments.

01/08/2025

Tech News

How Elon Musk boosted Europe's hard-right on social media

Musk is a kingmaker on the platform he acquired in 2022, and European political figures have taken note.

01/08/2025

Europe News

Death toll in 'vile' Russian missile strike on Kyiv rises to 31

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the strike "vile" and said it "demonstrates the need for increased pressure on Moscow and additional sanctions."

01/08/2025

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WATCH: Protesters in Athens call for end to war in Gaza

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in central Athens on Thursday, rallying against the ongoing war in Gaza and demanding greater humanitarian aid for the besieged enclave.

01/08/2025

Europe News

Portugal evacuates villages as 1,800 firefighters combat wildfires

Portuguese authorities evacuated residents from two villages as wildfires injured 19 people and threatened homes across three districts, involving over 1,800 firefighters.

01/08/2025

Culture news

Who is the British porn actress who brought UK viewers to their knees?

A documentary released this week in the UK has caused moral outrage and heated debate. At the centre of it is Bonnie Blue, an adult content creator who was banned by OnlyFans. Is the doc worth watching?

01/08/2025

Earth News

Vatican strikes solar farm deal to become first carbon neutral state

A controversial radio site north of Rome is set to become a solar farm as the Vatican pushes its green transition.

01/08/2025

Markets

Euronext bids for the Greek stock exchange: Here's what it means

Euronext has offered to buy the Athens Stock Exchange. Here's what it means for Greek businesses and how it will help the Greek economy.

01/08/2025

Culture news

Beloved British children's author Allan Ahlberg dies aged 87

The author of classic titles like 'The Jolly Postman', 'Peepo!' and 'Funny Bones' wrote "mini masterpieces" that have endured for decades.

01/08/2025

Business

Trump announces new tariffs across the globe, delaying deadline

Numerous countries around the world are facing the prospect of new tariffs on their exports to the United States on 7 August, as they have not yet reached a trade deal with the Trump administration.

01/08/2025

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Turkmenistan’s next move: shaping a chess legacy

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Turkmenistan is embracing chess as a symbol of progress: from FIDE‑rated regional cups and tailored coaching to multiple grandmasters, strong Olympiad results and rising young stars.

01/08/2025

Culture news

WWE wrestler Hulk Hogan's cause of death revealed

Florida's governor Ron DeSantis has said flags will be flown at half-staff at all official buildings today, which he declared "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida".

01/08/2025

Climate

2025 wildfire emissions hit record highs across Europe, data reveals

Greece, Turkey, the UK, and Cyprus have already seen record wildfire emissions in 2025 as soaring temperatures and dry conditions fuel intense blazes.

01/08/2025

Health news

Hormones used by parents can cause genital changes in children

Endocrinologists in Sweden warn that parents who use hormonal creams can easily transfer the substance to their children through skin-to-skin contact.

01/08/2025

Economy

'Liberation Day' 2.0: What's coming and who will feel it the most

Trump’s sweeping package of tariffs, released on so-called "Liberation Day", targeted nearly every corner of the globe. Now, after months of pauses and delays, it’s soon set to come into force.

01/08/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | August 1st, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 1st, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

01/08/2025

Tech News

Is Europe ready to police AI? Supervision and sanctions start soon

A range of provisions under the EU’s AI rulebook will enter into force, dealing with national oversight, penalties and general purpose AI models.

01/08/2025

Gaza

Israel's actions in Gaza amount to genocide, Israeli scholar says

Rising voices accuse Israel of genocide in Gaza, accusations Israel denies. Holocaust and genocide scholar Omer Bartov points to the intent to destroy Palestinians in an interview with Euronews.

01/08/2025

Europe News

There is no clear intent to commit genocide in Gaza, law expert says

Top officials and NGOs claim Israel's military operation in Gaza amounts to genocide, but international law expert and barrister Stefan Talmon says in an interview with Euronews that there is insufficient evidence of Israel’s apparent intent to commit the crime.

01/08/2025

Tech News

Gloomy times ahead for European political advertising

An EU regulation on political advertising online has unintended consequences, not just for politicians, but also for think tanks and NGOs.

01/08/2025

Tech News

How well do new AI search tools from Google, Microsoft actually work?

Microsoft and Google launched new AI-powered search services recently, but what do they add to existing search engines? Euronews Next tested them to find out.

01/08/2025

Iran

France, Germany and allies warn of growing Iranian intelligence plots

Several NATO allies, as well as Austria, accused Iranian intelligence services of killing, kidnapping, and harassment in Europe and North America, calling it a violation of sovereignty.

01/08/2025