3 September 2025 | Euronews
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No Comment At least 15 people killed after Lisbon’s funicular railway derails At least 15 people were killed and 18 injured when Lisbon’s historic Gloria funicular derailed in the city’s worst recent accident. -
Portugal At least 16 people killed and dozens injured after streetcar derails in Lisbon The yellow-and-white streetcar, which travels up and down a steep city hill, was lying on its side on the narrow road that it travels along, Portuguese television showed. -
Europe News Trump assures Polish leader of continued US military presence in the European nation Trump is increasingly frustrated by his inability to get Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sit down for direct talks aimed at ending the war. -
India Germany's foreign minister seeks India's help to bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks India has resisted Western pressure to denounce Moscow outright following the February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, though India has called for a cessation of hostilities. -
Iran Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli strikes, IAEA says The confidential report also said Iran and the IAEA have not reached an agreement on resuming inspections of sites affected by Israeli and US bombings in June. -
France French education system in shock after headteacher’s suicide exposes failure to protect LGBTQ+ staff After facing two years of harassment over her sexuality, a school principal in the central Cantal region of France took her own life on 1 September. In the aftermath of the tragedy, unions and rights groups are leading calls for greater protection for teachers. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 3rd, 2025 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Brussels defiant against persistent criticism of EU-US trade deal Opposition to the EU-US trade deal continues to mount, forcing the European Commission to go on the defensive. -
Europe in Motion What Internet-connected devices do EU citizens use the most? In 2024, 70.9% of people in the EU used internet-connected devices. But where is the highest share -- and what Internet of Things devices are most commonly used? -
Russia Russia's Putin willing to meet Ukraine's Zelenskyy if he 'comes to Moscow' Putin expressed willingness on Wednesday to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, but Ukraine's foreign minister rejected the idea. Meanwhile, Trump continues to push for peace talks that would end Russia's war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year. -
Czech Republic Czech Republic approves €1.4bn purchase of 44 Leopard tanks from Germany The move comes just months after the NATO member announced that its military spending would increase to 3% of GDP by the end of the decade. -
No Comment Homes destroyed as rare tornado strikes Brittany’s Morbihan region A rare tornado struck Brittany on Tuesday morning, tearing through Morbihan with winds of nearly 140 km/h, destroying homes and leaving villages littered with debris. -
Culture news Argentine dance partners win top prize at world tango championship Leandro Bojko and Micaela García danced off with the top prize in the grand finale of the World Tango Championships at the Gran Rex theatre in Buenos Aires. -
No Comment Punjab faces worst floods in decades as heavy rains continue Torrential rains and overflowing rivers have caused devastating floods across northern India, killing at least 30 people in Punjab. -
Bulgaria Bulgaria's black panther on the prowl mystery continues with latest sighting A black panther was reportedly spotted in the Bulgarian village of Dupnitsa, sparking a police investigation and memes. The search for the elusive feline remains ongoing. -
Culture news Flyer frenzy: Are Radiohead teasing their first gigs in seven years in European cities? Flyers have been popping up in various European cities, with fans only given dates and no venues. Could the band be about to hit the road for the first time in seven years? And does this mean a new album is on the way? -
No Comment Russian forces launch overnight strikes on eastern and western Ukraine Russian forces struck eastern and western Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, injuring civilians in Druzhkivka and destroying garages in the Khmelnytskyi region, according to emergency officials. -
Culture news Italian tenor Andrea Bocelli brings his voice to Samarkand’s historic heart Under the starry sky of the ancient Uzbek city, Andrea Bocelli's famous tenor voice rose against the backdrop of Registan Square – a site that has stood for centuries as the heart of Silk Road culture. -
Economy Poland cuts key interest rate by a quarter point as inflation eases The country’s annual inflation rate cooled to 2.8% in August, following a peak of over 18% in 2023. -
EuroVerify Fact check: debunking viral claims about Spanish olive oil Several viral online claims are suggesting that Spanish olive oil is being secretly mixed with Moroccan oil. Others say that the government is preparing to recall olive oil products from the market due to overproduction. One of these claims is false - and the other, only partially true. -
Europe in Motion Toothache and cavities: Which EU countries struggle the most with access to dental care? Older EU citizens often skip dental care due to high costs, long travel, or lengthy waiting lists, more so than younger people. -
Gaza Israelis stage 'day of disruption' against reservists call-up for Gaza City operation The IDF said last month that Defence Minister Israel Katz had approved plans for an expanded military operation into Gaza City and that 60,000 reservists would be called up to support it. -
Business Austrian police raid Labubu store in Vienna for suspected tax evasion The tax police inspected a pop-up store in Vienna's city centre selling the hyped and much-coveted Labubu cuddly toys and found a wide range of violations of the law. -
No Comment Peter Salzmann’s 347 km/h wingsuit record shown in new footage Images released this week show Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann setting a new world speed record in August, reaching 347 km/h during a free fall over Switzerland. -
Europeans' Stories Drought and doubts: can the European Union help Greece and other thirsty Member States? Certain regions in Greece face their fourth consecutive drought year. Lack of water is affecting consumers and several economy sectors, especially the agriculture. Are national authorities and the European Union doing enough to help? We travelled to the north of the country to try to find out. -
Travel News Ryanair cuts one million seats to Spain this winter: Which airports will see the most flights axed? Ryanair’s latest move will greatly shrink low-cost travel options to Spain for European travellers, amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis. -
Europe News EU court upholds smooth transfer of data from Europe to US EU court rejects bid to annul the 2023 EU-US Data Transfer Framework, challenged by French MP Philippe Latombe, despite critics warning it leaves Europeans’ data exposed across the Atlantic. -
Cinema Idris Elba says he won’t go into politics after London mayor rumours The TV and movie star's anti-knife crime advocacy led to him being considered as a candidate for London Mayor. Now, the actor has shut down the rumours... -
Ukraine Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine in massive overnight attack The large-scale attack comes as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turns to European leaders for increased defence efforts and support. -
Europe News Commission launches Mercosur deal ratification amid political tensions in France The European Commission is giving in to French demands by strengthening oversight of the most sensitive agricultural markets, in the hope of defusing resistance from farmers. -
Business Toyota expands Czech plant to build its first European EV Japanese carmaker Toyota said on Wednesday it would invest €680 million to build a new production line in the Czech Republic to make a battery electric car. -
World News Vladimir Putin thanks Kim Jong-un for supplying North Korean troops to fight Ukraine The Russian president praised Pyongyang's support during a meeting between the two leaders in Beijing on Wednesday. -
Travel News New wave of airport strikes in Portugal expected to disrupt travel until January 2026 The first strike began today and will last until next Tuesday, with industrial action planned until January next year. -
Art Cultural Agenda September: A month full of exhibitions, biennials and art Throughout September, biennials, exhibitions, museums and festivals take place across Istanbul, transforming the city into an open-air art map. -
Business US restricts TSMC chip supply shipments to China as tech race heats up The Trump administration is revoking TSMC’s licence to ship products freely from the US to China, effective on 31 December. -
Health news Europe bans 'toxic' ingredient in gel nail polish that may cause fertility issues A chemical called TPO, used in many gel nail polishes to speed up drying and preserve colour, has been banned across most of Europe over potential fertility risks. -
No Comment Putin and Kim share limousine after China’s military parade Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shared a limousine ride in Beijing on Wednesday while attending events marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. -
Europe News Estonia 'not worried' joining Ukraine's reassurance force will weaken eastern flank, says president Tallinn has said it is ready to provide troops for the reassurance force the 'Coalition of the Willing' aims to send to Ukraine as a security guarantee. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 3rd, 2025 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe in Motion What are the main concerns of the EU’s urban residents? Some 51% of the bloc's city dwellers are worried about the availability of affordable housing. However, that is is not their only worry. -
Culture news IKEA but no ABBA? Outcry as Sweden publishes controversial cultural heritage list Critics argue that the “shared map” of Swedish culture, which snubs anything since 1975, is “exclusionary” and a “nationalist education project”. Here's why. -
No Comment Putin and Kim attend Xi's grand military parade in Beijing Chinese President Xi Jinping was joined by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at a major military parade in Beijing on Wednesday. -
Economy Back to school: Rising school supply costs are driving the second-hand market Every year the return to school means a significant outlay for families. Many families look for alternatives to save on school expenses in September. Second-hand purchases are a sustainable option and increasingly popular. -
Earth News Vatican puts Pope Francis's ecological preaching into practice with vocational farm centre The Vatican's first-ever vocational school aims to offer on-site training in sustainable gardening, organic winemaking, and olive harvesting. -
Euronews Tech Talks PFAS: How dangerous are they, really? | Euronews Tech Talks Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are man-made chemicals widely used in the industry, but potentially harmful to human health. Euronews Tech Talks explores this topic with chemist and research scientist Martin Scheringer. -
Tech News Online retailer Zalando bound by strictest EU platform rules: court EU Court sides with European Commission in landmark platform rules case. -
Economy Left-wing MEPs push to challenge Mercosur deal in EU court A group of left-wing MEPs is preparing to defend a draft resolution supporting a referral to the European Court of Justice, aiming to block the ratification process of the Mercosur agreement. -
Tech News Google will not be forced to sell Chrome, but will have to give up exclusive search deals It comes a year after a judge ruled that Google acted illegally to maintain a monopoly in online search. -
Culture news ‘The IT Crowd’ creator Graham Linehan's arrest over transgender posts sparks free speech row in UK The Irish comedy writer and creator of celebrated shows like The IT Crowd and Father Ted was arrested this week at Heathrow Airport over a series of anti-trans posts. The arrest has sparked fury and free speech outcry in the UK, with Elon Musk describing Britain as a "police state". -
Economy Commission's EU-US trade deal broker to be grilled in Parliamentary hearing As the EU’s legislative process kicks off, MEPs will begin debating the EU-US tariff deal on Wednesday. A heated exchange with the European Commission is expected. -
EuroVerify Online disinformation intensifies ahead of Moldovan parliamentary elections Euronews' verification team identified a raft of online accounts planting unfounded claims about the government of President Maia Sandu. -
Earth News Study finds Europe’s red squirrels may cope better with global warming than expected Habitat loss, food, disease and competing species appear to have a greater impact on the species. -
Business Foldable phones: Will 2026 be the turning point for the mobile phone industry? With Apple jumping on the bandwagon next year, foldable phones are expected to rise in popularity and make up 10% of Europe’s premium mobile phone handset market by 2028. -
wellbeing 'Text neck': Are smartphones causing more harm to our bodies than we think? Text neck describes the forward-tilted posture people adopt while using phones or tablets, which can place extra strain on the neck. But is this a real medical condition - or just a modern health scare? -
Europe News Defence and security seen as top priorities for strengthening EU’s global role, survey finds A new Eurobarometer survey highlights Europeans’ key priorities for reinforcing the European Union’s global influence, with defence and security emerging as the leading concerns. -
Tech News Robots boast athletic skills at the first International Humanoid Olympiad in an ancient Greek city From boxing to soccer to archery, robots showed off their athletic skills at the first International Humanoid Olympiad held at the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Greece. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | September 3rd, 2025 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News Rising visa costs risk accelerating US travel decline as new fee comes into effect This US visa fee increase could further impact international arrivals, which have already been on the decline so far this year. -
Tech News US Congress hearing set to tease tensions with EU over digital rulebook EU tech regulation came under fire as soon as the US administration of Donald Trump took office. -
China China unveils new weapons at Victory Day military parade attended by Putin and Kim Beijing seized the opportunity to showcase its latest in defence technologies, unveiling everything from new missiles to space defence systems in a military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II. -
Health news Men exposed to secondhand smoke in childhood may pass lung problems to their own kids, study says The Australian research team urged fathers to break the cycle by avoiding smoking around their children. -
USA Trump says US conducted 'kinetic strike' on Venezuelan drug boat killing 11 narco-terrorists The strike comes after Trump beefed up US naval presence in international waters near Latin America as his administration looks to combat the threats posed by drug cartels and curb the flow of narcotics coming into the United States.