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Europe Today Ireland 'ambitious' to open more negotiation chapters with Ukraine during EU presidency Ireland's Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence, Thomas Byrne, said the country's six-month EU presidency will be a "generational moment" with key priorities, including opening more negotiation clusters with Ukraine and strengthening the EU's economy. -
Pakistan Mourners attend funerals for 14 Pakistani children killed in tutoring centre roof collapse Police are investigating whether negligence during ongoing construction work caused the collapse that left another eight children hospitalised in stable condition. -
East-West Connect How this country is adopting AI in schools Kazakhstan is turning to artificial intelligence to narrow educational disparities and reduce the teachers’ administrative workload - as part of a broader drive to build a digital economy. -
Europe News EPP pushes to soften EU carbon market reforms in bid to shield industry The largest political group in the European Parliament has urged the Commission to extend free carbon allowances for some industry sectors beyond 2030, according to a document seen by Euronews. -
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Healthcare Health ministry changes conditions for resident doctors in framework statute reform The draft bill, widely criticised across the sector and still awaiting approval in Congress, offers limited improvements for students. The MIR Spain Association acknowledges progress but deems the measures inadequate. -
Business Google ordered to pay Klarna's PriceRunner €1.3 billion over search abuse A Swedish court has ordered Google to pay around 14.3 billion Swedish kronor (€1.3bn) in damages to PriceRunner, the price-comparison service owned by fintech group Klarna, ruling that the technology giant unlawfully favoured its own shopping service for years. -
Tech News 'Bruising' film about OpenAI picked up by indie studio after Amazon snub Neon has bought Luca Guadagnino's unflinching drama about Sam Altman, weeks after Amazon walked away from the nearly finished film following its $50 billion tie-up with OpenAI. -
Europe News Two dead after storms batter Austria and Romania Bucharest was hit particularly hard by storms overnight, with flooding damaging buildings and vehicles across the capital. -
Iran Ship runs aground in Hormuz as Iran insists on controlling the strait Iran's IRGC said the grounding was caused by the vessel straying from its approved corridor. Hormuz control and the Israeli intervention against Hezbollah in Lebanon remain the two main obstacles to a final deal. -
No Comment Water cannons cool tourists at Rome's Colosseum amid heatwave Tourists at Rome's Colosseum cool off with water spray and bottled water as civil protection teams respond to temperatures approaching 40C. -
Europe News At least six dead after blaze breaks out at Antwerp apartment block, police say Antwerp police said the fire was caused by a "technical fault on the ground floor". The force has warned locals affected by the smoke to close windows and doors and to shut off ventilation systems if necessary. -
Travel News EES at a 'critical point': Europe's aviation sector urges EU to show more flexibility In an open letter, Europe's airports, airlines and aviation bodies have urged the European Commission to temporarily suspend the Schengen Entry/Exit System (EES) during peak periods, warning that border delays of up to five hours are disrupting passengers, flights and tourism. -
Health news World Cup 2026: Is heat the tournament's 'hidden opponent'? As the World Cup 2026 advances to the next stages, high temperatures could hinder players’ performance. But not all teams are equally exposed, according to new analysis. -
Travel News Nine of the world’s top 10 strongest passports are European, new index reveals The Global Passport Index assesses visa-free access as well as investment attractiveness and quality of life. -
Culture news Did The Simpsons really predict the final of the 2026 World Cup? Some people believe that they know who will face off in the final of this year’s FIFA World Cup – all because of an episode of The Simpsons from 1997. The claim is going viral on social media, and many are affirming that this is the US animated sitcom predicting the future once more... -
Business Trump made over €1 billion from crypto in first year back in office, new filing shows US President Donald Trump earned roughly $1.2 billion (€1.05bn) from his family's cryptocurrency ventures during his first year back in the White House, according to a federal financial disclosure released on Tuesday, even as ordinary investors in the same tokens nursed heavy losses. -
No Comment Transhumance tradition returns to French Alps Sheep and goats are guided into Alpine pastures at Le Collet d’Allevard as France’s traditional transhumance festival returns in the Belledonne massif. -
Europe News EU seeks to deepen ties with Turkey amid geopolitical volatility Three EU commissioners met the Turkish president in Ankara to improve cooperation on trade, migration and security with a key candidate for EU accession ahead of next week's NATO summit. -
Art First David Hockney painting sold at auction since artist’s death avoids ‘posthumous premium’ David Hockney’s "The Only One with Waves" (1991) was inspired by the wild Pacific Ocean – marking the moment he transitioned away from his iconic still swimming pools. -
Travel News Visa’s new platform promises travel perks in European destinations The new Visa Destinations platform brings together dining, shopping, entertainment, culture, hotel and wellness recommendations and offers for travellers. It’s initially rolling out across 10 major destinations, including three in Europe. -
Europe News Pope calls on Lefebvrists to halt bishop ordinations The Pope has issued a direct and personal appeal, urging the traditionalists to return to full communion with the Catholic Church. -
Earth News Extreme heat: Lisbon and three other districts on red alert The hot weather gripping Portugal will last at least a week. Four districts, including Lisbon, are under red warning from Thursday to Saturday, and an orange alert will cover mainland Portugal on Friday. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 1st, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Inflation tumbled in June: where did prices cool the most in Europe? Inflation fell more than expected across the single-currency bloc in June, easing pressure on the European Central Bank (ECB) and reviving hopes that the energy-driven spike triggered by the war in the Middle East is finally fading. -
Europe News Russia closes railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia In an unexpected move, Russia announced several railway border crossings with Finland, Estonia and Latvia to be “temporarily” shut down. Could this indicate an upcoming mobilisation in Russia as Moscow lacks troops for its ongoing all-out war against Ukraine? -
Markets The missing capital market: Europe has €37tn in savings. Why isn't more of it reaching businesses? Despite capital markets integration being a top priority for EU leadership, member states remain reluctant to deepen it further. A full European capital markets union comparable to the US remains out of reach, even though it is seen as necessary to compete in strategic sectors like AI and defence. -
Europe News Manfred Weber attacks Pedro Sánchez on migration as EPP takes a tougher stance The EPP leader slammed Spain’s regularisation of undocumented migrants in an exclusive interview with Euronews. Weber's party is calling to suspend the right to asylum in specific circumstances. -
Mexico Three die in Mexico City World Cup street celebrations Emergency crews were called to the Juárez area of the capital after three people were reported to be unconscious. -
Culture news Village People lead singer and 'Y.M.C.A.' co-writer Victor Willis dies aged 75 Willis was a founding member of Village People, whose hits include ‘Y.M.C.A.’, ‘Go West’ and ‘In The Navy’. -
Europe Today EU set for trade 'conflict' with China unless deal reached by autumn, EPP chief Weber tells Euronews In an exclusive interview with Europe Today, Manfred Weber warns the EU is heading into a "phase of conflict" with Beijing unless both sides strike a deal to significantly reduce trade imbalances by the autumn. -
No Comment Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over Ecuador Fans in San Diego erupt in celebration as Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in a World Cup knockout match, ending a 40-year drought in the competition. -
Europe Today 'We cannot kill our industry due to climate change,' Manfred Weber says European People's Party President Manfred Weber has told Euronews that EU climate policies must be "reasonable from a business perspective" and has criticised Spain's large-scale plan to regularise undocumented migrants. -
Europe in Motion Where do graduates struggle the most to find a job? Europe in Motion breaks down employment and unemployment data across Europe. -
Travel News ‘Immediately was enchanted’: Viral Puerto Rico song gets its own music video shot on island The song creator Bill Stiteler worked with Discover Puerto Rico to create a video that highlights some of the island’s top tourist attractions. -
Earth News New venomous spider species found in Portugal The discovery of the Chilean recluse spider (Loxosceles laeta) in Porto is the first record of this venomous species in Iberia. Researchers say its discreet behaviour means the risk to the public is low. -
Culture news Netflix faces backlash over AI-generated Gene Wilder voice for new Willy Wonka series The voice of deceased actor Gene Wilder has been recreated using AI for a new Willy Wonka-themed competition show on Netflix... Fans are not happy that the eccentric chocolatier’s voice has been recreated. -
Europe Today Newsletter: EU entering trade ‘conflict’ with China without autumn deal, EPP boss Weber says Hello, it’s Mared Gwyn here with your morning digest. Today: The view from Dublin as Ireland takes over the EU presidency baton, and how EU allies have clinched better terms as the bloc’s steel tariffs kick in. -
Climate Spain records second-hottest June on record with nearly 900 heat-related deaths Spain's meteorological agency Aemet has branded June "extremely hot", the second-warmest since 1961. The heat is estimated to have caused about 900 deaths, according to the MoMo monitoring system. -
USA A 'prolonged' and 'dangerous' heatwave is set to intensify across the US The director-general of the WHO said the organisation has partnered with FIFA to help protect players, staff and fans at the 2026 World Cup from the scorching temperatures. -
Travel News NoMad Hotels to debut in Singapore complete with craft soft-serve sundae-slash-cocktail bar The 173-key property on Orchard Road will open in late 2026, bringing with it three restaurant and bar concepts plus a poolside lounge. -
Europe Today Europe Today: EPP boss Weber speaks exclusively to Euronews as von der Leyen visits Baku Manfred Weber, President of the European People's Party, speaks exclusively to Euronews as European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan to build on EU influence in a region traditionally in Russia's orbit. -
EU.XL EU slaps €3 duty fee on SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress imports A new €3 customs duty takes effect across the EU on 1 July, ending years of tax-free shopping from platforms like SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress and signalling the end for ultra-cheap online hauls. Watch the video. -
Culture news International Joke Day: What is the funniest joke in the world (courtesy of Monty Python)? In 1969, the world was introduced to a joke so good, so funny, so ruthlessly powerful that anyone who read or heard it would die from laughter... -
No Comment Drone captures rivers of lava flowing down Mount Etna Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, sending bright orange lava down the volcano's slopes as drone footage and ground images capture the spectacular flow. -
Europe News Ukrainian volunteers in Poland support front despite growing war fatigue A December survey by CBOS, an independent Polish research centre, found that 48% of Poles support accepting Ukrainian refugees, the lowest level since the start of the war. -
Health news Billions of mRNA vaccine doses’ review underpins their effectiveness A review of data covering billions of doses of mRNA vaccines has found "compelling" evidence that the technology is both safe and highly effective against infectious diseases, with researchers arguing that the focus should now shift to improving access. -
Europe News Almost one in three Europeans expect standard of living to decline, survey says Rising prices and the cost of living top the concerns in almost all EU countries, according to the new Eurobarometer. In France and Austria, pessimism could be linked to a negative image of the European Union. -
Earth News Air quality is improving across Europe as report finds ‘steady decrease’ in major pollutants Decades of environmental policy seem to be paying off, as Europe sees its air quality continuing to improve. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 1st, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News White Pass & Yukon Route: One of the world’s most scenic rail journeys returns for summer Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the iconic White Pass & Yukon Route offers journeys from Skagway in Alaska into British Columbia and Canada's Yukon Territory. -
Europe News Five pressing tasks for Ireland as it takes over EU Council presidency Ireland has kicked off its six-month presidency of the EU Council. From accession to the budget, here are the five most pressing tasks. -
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan looks to boost oil exports via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline after Georgia talks in Astana In high-level talks held in Astana, Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen economic cooperation, including plans to increase oil shipments via the BTC pipeline. The two countries also discussed agricultural development, investment expansion, and cooperation in digital services. -
Earth News Legendary St. Bernard rescue dogs still roam the Swiss Alps The famous St. Bernard rescue dogs continue to walk the mountain trails of the Great St. Bernard Pass as Barryland, the world's only theme park dedicated to the breed, celebrates its first anniversary. -
Health news When every minute counts: German air rescue between emergencies and cost pressures When an emergency call comes in, every minute counts. Air rescue can reach the scene within minutes and supports ground services, but a planned law to curb health insurance costs could put this rapid help from the air under pressure. -
Business EBRD backs young entrepreneurs as Uzbek small firms seek credit The financing comes as small businesses account for more than half of Uzbekistan’s GDP, but many still lack the records, collateral and support needed for loans. -
USA US lifts export controls on powerful AI models, Anthropic says Anthropic will restore global access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models after the US Department of Commerce lifted security restrictions that blocked the powerful systems earlier this month. -
Sport France sweep past Sweden, Mexico advance while Belgium prepare for Senegal test Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium takes on Senegal on Wednesday night in a high-stakes knockout clash in Seattle. -
Water Record-high ocean heat could fuel sea level rise and extreme weather on land New Copernicus data reveals that daily global sea surface temperatures have broken records for the time of year.