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Venezuela Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes climbs to 1,943 UNICEF has estimated that around 1.8 million people, including 680,000 children, require humanitarian assistance following the quakes. -
Europe News France's Emmanuel Macron speaks out against global rise in executions "The death penalty has never made a society safer," Macron said during a speech at the ninth World Congress against the death penalty. -
Europe News Prosecutors conduct Europe-wide raids over alleged misuse of funds by defunct far-right EU group Raids were underway in France, Spain, Italy and Belgium as part of a probe into the alleged misuse of European parliament funds by the former far-right Identity and Democracy (ID) group. -
Tech News WhatsApp to replace phone numbers with usernames - what does this change mean for users? WhatsApp says the new feature will be released over the coming months and that it will notify users when it is available in their country. -
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Health news France's National Assembly approves assisted dying bill after Senate rejection The French National Assembly has passed the assisted dying bill — a law that has sparked controversy across the country — following the Senate's rejection. -
USA Supreme Court strikes down Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship The 14th Amendment says that "all persons born or naturalised in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside". -
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Europe News Italian police arrest four over bomb attack targeting journalist They have been accused of carrying and using an explosive device in a public place, as well as criminal damage and issuing threats. -
Europe News Lawyer says Orbán should have been detained over Ukrainian cash convoy raid A lawyer for seven Ukrainians detained in Hungary after a cash convoy raid says ex-PM Viktor Orbán and three other officials should have been held — and suggests prosecutors may be shielding Orbán from the investigation. -
Europe News ‘No MiGs for Ukraine’: Polish defence minister claims Kyiv backed out of deal with Warsaw As relations between Ukraine and Poland remain at their worst state in years, the Polish defence minister claimed that Kyiv backed out of the two countries' "MiGs in exchange for drones" deal and threatened to veto Ukraine’s EU accession. -
Europe News Czech porn studio staff stand trial over alleged trafficking of women Investigators allege advertisements for modelling jobs concealed the true purpose of the recruitment and believe hundreds of women have been affected. -
Europe News As Europe braces for a second heatwave, the EU's Green Deal faces crucial summer test As Europeans anxiously await a second heatwave in less than two weeks, access to air conditioning has become a powerful symbol of the tensions between social fairness and the European Union's climate and energy ambitions. -
Europe News Starmer sets out to strengthen UK and European defence with cash for drones and AI systems The outgoing UK prime minister has finally unveiled a long-awaited Defence Investment Plan that aims to revive an “underfunded” sector. It emphasises the growing use of of unmanned aerial vehicles in repelling foreign aggression. -
Cyprus Two gas fields off Cyprus could start production by 2033 Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides lauded the signing of the "declaration of marketability" as a "major step towards establishing the Eastern Mediterranean as a credible alternative energy corridor for Europe". -
Tech News Finland's last analogue landline phones go silent after 150 years Finland's last landline call has been made as the Nordic country becomes the latest to retire copper-wire phones in favour of fibre. -
Residences Italy’s luxury portfolio expands with new openings from Hyatt, IHG and Dior Spa Planning an Italian getaway? The country’s luxury travel scene will see new hotel openings from Hyatt and IHG, alongside a permanent Dior Spa set among the hills of Sicily. -
No Comment South African protesters call for undocumented migrants to leave Anti-immigrant protesters march in Durban as the March and March movement calls for government action on undocumented migration amid a police presence. -
Europe News Ukraine in talks with France on SCALP missile licence, defence minister says Ukraine’s defence minister hailed the talks as an important first step toward expanding the country’s production of critical weapons, amid Kyiv’s push to obtain a US licence for Patriot interceptors. -
Culture news Can humans outshine AI?: EY's Julie Linn Teigland knows the secret of success Euronews Culture spoke to EY Global Vice Chair Julie Linn Teigland at Cannes Lions about the next phase of AI. From personalised customer experiences to the importance of human judgement, she explained why the future of AI will depend on balancing technology with human creativity. -
Tech News UK watchdog moves to break Apple and Google's grip on app payments Buy an app subscription today and there is a good chance Apple or Google is taking a cut. The CMA wants developers to be free to point customers elsewhere to pay and is asking the tech giants to justify any fees they charge for the privilege. -
Culture news AI helps scientists decipher papyrus scroll burnt in Vesuvius eruption The scroll was first discovered in the 1750s but was too fragile to open. Using AI, scholars deciphered the full text and discovered a philosophical treaties on ethics and human progress. -
No Comment Thousands soaked in wine at Spain's iconic festival Thousands gather in Haro, Spain, for the La Rioja wine battle, spraying wine, dancing and climbing the hill to the church in a colourful festival. -
Focus 2026 Islamic Development Bank Annual Meetings At the 2026 Islamic Development Bank Annual Meetings in Baku, leaders and policymakers explored how regional integration, investment and cooperation can support sustainable economic growth in an uncertain global environment. -
Business Abivax shares jump 36% as new trial data support ulcerative colitis drug obefazimod French biotech company Abivax said new clinical trial data supports the safety and effectiveness of its experimental ulcerative colitis treatment. -
Europe News America can switch off the world's AI. Europe must switch gears before it's too late 'Europe is becoming a digital colony between two AI empires' writes Dr. Sergey Lagodinsky, Vice Chair of the Greens/EFA Group in the European Parlament in an OpEd for Euronews. For Brussels, it is time to act. Europe needs a smart strategy of cooperation that will keep the European economy alive. -
World News Von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan and Armenia to deepen South Caucasus ties European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen begins the first visit to the South Caucasus since Armenia and Azerbaijan signed their historic peace agreement, now offering the EU the opportunities to build on the EU's strategic engagement with the region formerly in Russia's orbit. -
Europe Today At least four trapped after apartment block collapses in Athens, fire brigade says Emergency services have been deployed to the scene to help with the search and rescue operation and footage shown on local media showed workers walking in the rubble looking for signs of life. -
Europe News Montenegro's ruling Europe Now! links up with EPP ahead of EU membership Montenegro's latest political milestone comes as the country enters what leaders describe as the "final lap" of its long campaign to become the European Union's next member state. -
Europe News Lithuania's parliament approves Sinkevičius as prime minister Lithuania's parliament, the Seimas, on Tuesday approved Mindaugas Sinkevičius as the country's new prime minister — a third Social Democrat prime minister in this parliamentary term. -
Culture news IKEA’s Dorothée Gardon on AI, the viral Punch moment and brand control in the social media age At Cannes Lions, IKEA’s Global Marketing Strategy & Integrated Media Director Dorothée Gardon spoke to Euronews Culture about how the Swedish brand is navigating a fast-changing media landscape shaped by AI and creativity. -
Business Scandinavian Airlines bets on recovery with record €8.75 billion Airbus jet order Scandinavian airline SAS has placed the biggest order in its history, agreeing to buy up to 40 Airbus widebody jets in a deal worth more than $10 billion (€8.75bn), a striking show of confidence from a carrier that emerged from bankruptcy only two years ago. -
Economy Iran's inflation spiral deepens as rial slides and tensions rise As Iran's rial falls to record lows amid escalating military tensions in the Persian Gulf, a sharp rise in inflation is pushing up the cost of basic necessities, with low-income households and rural communities bearing the brunt of the crisis. -
Europe News NATO chief Mark Rutte welcomes UK's long-awaited Defence Investment Plan The announcement follows months of wrangling within the government over the resources required to modernise the UK's armed forces in the face of rising threats, including from Russia. -
Climate Exclusive: Electricity bills in Germany and France rose by €700 million during record heatwave Exclusive: Heatwaves are showing up on Europe’s energy bills – should fossil fuels face a windfall tax? -
Qatar US envoys Witkoff and Kushner land in Qatar for fresh Iran war talks Qatar said Trump's envoys arrived on Tuesday to meet mediators on "all regional issues," as Tehran confirmed sending its own delegation to Doha this week but denied agreeing to meet US counterparts "at any level". The visit follows four days of strikes in the Strait of Hormuz that paused on Monday. -
Europe News EU allocates steel import quotas to trading partners to curb import surge The new quotas will come into force on 1 July, with some preferential treatment agreed for partners bound by a trade agreement with the EU. -
Travel News Mamula Island by Banyan Tree opens in Montenegro, the luxury brand’s first resort in Europe Europe’s first Banyan Tree resort has opened on a secluded islet on the Bay of Kotor, revamping a centuries-old fortress into a luxury Adriatic escape. -
Europe News Over 1 million migrants apply for Spain's mass regularisation, PM Pedro Sánchez says Sánchez has long argued that immigrants are needed to sustain the economy, the welfare state and pensions amid Spain's ageing population and depopulation in rural regions. -
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Markets Japanese yen sinks to 40-year low against the US dollar as intervention looms The Japanese yen has dropped to its lowest level against the US dollar in four decades, putting markets on alert for urgent action by Tokyo to halt a slide that record intervention and higher interest rates have so far failed to stop. -
Health news Europe’s current heatwave is just a ‘dress rehearsal,’ WHO warns As Europe continues to face a record-breaking heatwave, the World Health Organization warns future summers will only be hotter. -
Europe News Morocco's World Cup win sparks celebrations and clashes in the Hague Morocco's victory sparked celebrations from Casablanca to the Netherlands, where jubilant scenes in one of Europe's largest Moroccan communities were later overshadowed by clashes with police. -
Culture news Switzerland returns 18 looted Benin Bronzes to Nigeria Three Swiss museums have returned 18 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, a new step in the African's country decades-long struggle to repatriate its looted cultural heritage. -
No Comment Clashes erupt in the Netherlands after Morocco’s World Cup victory Celebrations for Morocco’s World Cup win over the Netherlands in The Hague turn into clashes with arrests made amid street unrest and festivities. -
Europe News Chancellor Merz: X post on World Cup exit sparks confusion, then comes second post "You thrilled our country at this World Cup," writes Chancellor Merz after the team’s exit, but reactions show the public feels differently. A new post has since appeared on X. -
Europe News Pope Leo XIV to visit European migrant hotspot of Lampedusa on 4 July, Vatican says Under Pope Leo XIV, the Catholic Church has continued to call for their humane treatment around the world, including decrying mass deportations in his home country, the United States. -
Economy How Europe's growing need for cooling is reshaping electricity demand Europe's June heatwave has driven up electricity demand and wholesale power prices across the continent, highlighting the growing impact of cooling needs on electricity systems. -
Travel News From The Odyssey’s Greece to House of the Dragon’s Spain, here’s where set-jetters may head in 2026 The newly released Screen Tourism Forecast Index is predicting which countries and cities will see a surge in visitors thanks to film and TV this year. -
Travel News Hot dogs in first class? Fast food classic goes gourmet on Swiss First’s in-flight menu The ‘bastardo’ hot dog will be available in SWISS First on all flights departing Switzerland until 1 September. -
Culture news France to light up Statue of Liberty for US 250th anniversary The famous statue inviting the world to send “your tired, your poor… your huddled masses yearning to live free” was built in France; for America’s 250th, France is preparing a monumental artwork. -
No Comment Venezuela earthquake: La Guaira port turned into makeshift morgue La Guaira port in Venezuela is turned into a makeshift morgue after twin earthquakes, with forensic teams processing victims and families waiting for news. -
Culture news In the rough: Critics outraged at Donald Trump’s latest golf project Donald Trump has announced his new plan: the renovation of Washington D.C.'s East Potomac Golf Links. Critics aren't happy about the "vanity project". -
Europe News Feliks the eagle back home in Serbia after kidnap and illegal sale ordeal in Middle East Feliks' ordeal highlighted both the widespread practice of profit-driven, illegal animal trade and an unfaltering struggle by animal protection groups to counter it. -
Earth News Greece is leading the world in wildfire detection thanks to EU-funded satellites and AI Four nanosatellites are now fully operational, sending instant alerts to firefighters. -
EU.XL EU ends tax loophole exploited by SHEIN, Temu, and Aliexpress The European Union is imposing a new tax on small imports, which will heavily impact Chinese giants like SHEIN, Temu, and AliExpress. What does this mean for European consumers, product quality, and brands? -
Venezuela European rescue teams arrive in Venezuela in desperate bid to find quake survivors Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for and time is running out to find survivors following the quakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5, the strongest to hit the South American nation in more than a century. -
Economy Tourism drives up housing costs in Spain: study puts impact at €3,800 per home A new study by Transport & Environment finds a link between booming air tourism in seven European countries and soaring rents and house prices, though it does not in itself explain the full extent of the problem. -
Europe in Motion What are the most liveable European cities in the world? Urban populations continue to surge worldwide, bringing new opportunities and challenges. So which European cities stand out for quality of life in 2026? -
Europe Today Watch: Why Serbia’s most powerful politician just quit the presidency Last weekend, President Aleksandar Vučić stunned the nation by announcing he will resign within weeks and call early presidential and parliamentary elections. However, do not mistake this for a total surrender. -
Lifestyle 'C'mon queen!': Naomi Osaka wows Wimbledon crowd with ‘Kill Bill’ inspired kimono Japan's four-time major winner paid tribute to her nation's culture by arriving for her opening match at Wimbledon in a full-length kimono - entirely white to adhere to the tournament's strict dress code rules. -
No Comment Rare Strawberry Moon shines over Lisbon The strawberry moon rises over Lisbon, drawing crowds to viewpoints across the city as locals and tourists watch the rare moon above the River Tagus. -
Tech News From lab to sky: Portuguese graphene that hides jets and drones may transform defence Portugal may be taking a decisive step in the global race for stealth, with a graphene-based radar-absorbing material that could render drones and warplanes almost undetectable. -
Europe Today Newsletter: EU-Turkey relations in spotlight ahead of NATO summit Also in this newsletter: Brussels sets autumn deadline for progress on rebalancing China trade; and European Investment Bank (EIB) President Nadia Calviño speaks to Europe Today about Europe's competitiveness. -
No Comment Brazil fans erupt after dramatic World Cup win over Japan Brazil fans celebrate a dramatic 2-1 win over Japan in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Houston after Gabriel Martinelli's late World Cup winner. -
Europe Today €3bn Airbus loan shows Europe reclaiming strategic autonomy, EIB boss tells Euronews European Investment Bank President Calviño has told Euronews that her institution's €3 billion commitment to Airbus shows that Europe is "moving in the right direction" in an increasingly competitive world. -
Europe News On NATO's eastern flank: How Lithuania is strengthening its defences Military exercises, a historic German deployment and sitting in Moscow's shadow: Lithuania's Chief of the Defence Staff tells Euronews why the country believes deterrence is its strongest defence. -
Lifestyle 'Not very Christian': How Danish Gen Z are rethinking confirmation Young Danes are increasingly questioning the religious meaning of confirmation, a Christian rite that has become one of the country’s defining coming-of-age rituals, while turning to secular alternatives that keep the milestone without the church. -
Europe Today Serbia heads for elections as EU-China trade tensions grow US and Iranian delegations return to Qatar for fresh talks as Brussels and Beijing work to resolve key trade disputes. Meanwhile, Serbia prepares for early elections after President Aleksandar Vučić announced his resignation. -
No Comment Paraguay fans celebrate historic win over Germany Fans in Asuncion celebrate as Paraguay beat Germany 4-3 on penalties after a 1-1 draw, securing one of the biggest upsets of the 2026 World Cup. -
Europe News Monaco blast not being investigated as 'terrorist' attack, public prosecutor says An aide to France's Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said police were working "to find the perpetrator, who has fled." -
Economy Christine Lagarde's Sintra speech signals a new ECB playbook Christine Lagarde says the ECB is back to basics but must adapt to a more volatile global economy. -
Destinations From Sanremo to Cinque Terre: Italian Riviera’s best places for a luxury coastal escape As interest in the Italian Riviera soars, travel experts reveal the most luxurious coastal towns to visit in Liguria. -
Iran Iran prepares largest state funeral in history for slain Ayatollah Ali Khamenei After months-long delays, Tehran is in the midst of organising a six-day, multi-city funeral for late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, amid tight security and fragile US-Iran talks over Hormuz, nuclear and sanctions issues. -
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Climate Germany 'insufficiently prepared’ for extreme heat as transport and roads closed by 41C temperatures “Most intensive care units in Germany are now air-conditioned, but that's about as far as it goes.” -
Sport Germany and Netherlands dumped out on penalties as Brazil seal late win Three World Cup knockout ties delivered drama on Monday night, with Paraguay and Morocco pulling off surprise penalty wins over Germany and the Netherlands, and Brazil beating Japan with a late winner. -
Culture news Archaeologists uncover 2,500-year-old bronze chariot, shedding light on Tartessos Archaeologists have found in Guareña, Badajoz, a bronze chariot like those of Etruria and imported Greek, oriental and Egyptian goods, proof of Tartessian trade 2,500 years ago. -
Business The $5 billion AI export plan gathering momentum in Central Asia Uzbekistan is aiming to move from outsourcing into higher-value services, using its young workforce, energy resources and digital infrastructure to attract investment. -
World News Venezuela twin earthquakes: death toll rises above 1,700 Venezuelan authorities now put the death toll from the twin 24 June quakes at more than 1,700, with 5,034 injured and up to 68,000 missing as UN-backed rescue efforts continue in La Guaira.