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World News Businessman dies after alleged beating in custody over brother’s Starlink detention Reports from Iran suggest that a citizen named Hesam Alaeeddin, son of the founder of Alaeddin Mall in Tehran, was killed while being taken into custody by security forces. -
World News Iran executes two more over 'spying for Israel' As Iran’s new wave of executions continues, the judiciary chief, defying international calls to halt them, vows no leniency and dismisses 'arrogant' foreign critics. -
Europe News Robert Fico will back Ukraine's EU membership after call, Zelenskyy says Zelenskyy said they had invited each other to meet. Slovakia's prime minister has backed Viktor Orbán's isolated line on Ukraine, though less fervently than the outgoing Hungarian leader. -
Sport Double delight for Tajikistan on Day 2 in Dushanbe Day 2 of the Dushanbe Grand Slam 2026 brought more joy for the home crowd, with Muhiddin Asadulloev and Somon Makhmadbekov both taking gold. Gankhaich Bold and Aleksandra Kowalewska also topped the podium in a packed and vibrant arena. -
Europe News End of the rescue operation: Humpback whale "Timmy" released in the North Sea The humpback whale that was rescued from a shallow Baltic Sea bay off the island of Poel has been released, the private rescue initiative has announced. However, it is unclear what condition the animal is in. -
Culture news Thousands at illegal French rave on 'dangerous' military site While authorities fear shell explosions at the site, the organisers are denouncing the 'criminalisation' of party venues. Illegal rave parties could soon be punished more severely in France, with penalties of up to six months in prison. -
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Lebanon Seven killed in southern Lebanon amid Israeli airstrikes and ceasefire tensions State media reported that several villages were hit as neighbourhoods near the border are being levelled. The IDF maintains that 50 airstrikes conducted over 24 hours specifically targeted Hezbollah infrastructure. -
No Comment Humpback whale stranded in Germany released into North Sea A humpback whale that had been struggling to survive after beaching near the German coast is released into the North Sea off Denmark after being transported in a barge. -
Sport Ex-F1 driver and Paralympic champion Alex Zanardi dies at 59 Legendary driver and Paralympic champion Alessandro Zanardi has died at the age of 59. From Formula 1 to handbike glory, his life was a global symbol of resilience and determination. -
Europe News Two flotilla detainees arrive in Israel amid fears for Spaniard Abu Keshek Israel has confirmed that Spanish activist Saif Abu Keshek and Brazilian Thiago Ávila, detained during the raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, are now in Israeli territory awaiting questioning. Spain deems the arrest illegal. -
Iran Iranian Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi hospitalised amid deteriorating health condition Sources close to the human rights activist say they suspect she had suffered a heart attack in prison and fear her transfer to hospital may be too late. -
USA Trump claims hostilities in Iran 'have terminated' in letter sent to top US lawmakers Trump sidestepped a legal deadline for gaining approval from members of Congress over his war in Iran as he sends a letter to top lawmakers claiming that hostilities have ended due to the ongoing ceasefire. -
Europe News Two people killed and over a dozen injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine Russia is continuing to bombard Ukrainian cities daily with barrages of drones and missiles as ceasefire talks appear to have stalled in the wake of the war in Iran. Kyiv says its counter strikes targeting Russian oil facilities have been achieving success. -
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USA Spirit Airlines says it is going out of business and ending operations 'immediately' after 34 years The budget airline had hoped for a government bailout to arrive on Friday to prevent it from going out of business. The Trump administration announced on Friday that it had offered the airline its final proposal, but a deal could not be reached. -
Cuba Trump jokes that the US Navy will takeover Cuba 'almost immediately' on the way back from Iran Trump appeared to hint at a potential military operation in Cuba after US forces “finish the job” in Iran. The comments come as Washington announced a set of new sanctions targeting the island nation on Friday, which Havana slammed as a form of collective punishment. -
USA Trump follows through on threats as he announces significant troop withdrawal from Germany Trump had earlier threatened to pull some US troops from Germany after Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed his disapproval with the US-Israeli war on Iran, which has upended the Middle East and caused a global oil price crisis. -
Tech News Made in China, engineered in Germany: Inside Xiaomi's EV push ahead of planned 2027 Europe entry Xiaomi is expanding its electric vehicle line-up as it prepares to enter Europe in 2027. The company has opened an R&D centre in Munich and is adapting its vehicles to European regulations and customer preferences. -
Health news From cancer diagnosis to London Marathon finish line: The cancer survivor who never stopped running 'I might be hooked now': When cancer recovery becomes a marathon. Cancer survivor Andy Spray tells Euronews Health about why he never stopped running. -
Climate ‘A sense of dread’: Europe’s first climate migrants live in constant fear of extreme weather “Everyone has gone mad after the storm. It’s a form of collective PTSD,” says one Greek villager faced with relocation. -
Business Europe’s luxury housing boom: Which cities are driving the surge in prime property prices? Prague led Europe's prime property market in 2025 while London saw the largest decline. Tokyo dominated globally with a near 60% surge. Euronews Business takes a closer look at changes in luxury housing prices. -
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