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Europe News Suspect identified in Monaco parcel bombing, prosecutors say The attack shocked the country on the Mediterranean coast, one of the world’s smallest sovereign states known for its high concentration of wealthy residents. -
USA Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism District of Columbia US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said David Hearn ripped up recently installed sealant on pool in “a deliberate act” that caused more than €875 in damage. -
Culture news Lídia Jorge wins 2026 Camões Prize The honour comes a year after she was invited by the President of the Republic to speak on Portugal Day, following major awards in France and Austria. -
USA Daredevil couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building proposal stunt The highest public floor is the 102nd, where there’s an observation deck. Going higher requires a key card, according to the court complaint. -
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Earth News Fire in squatters' homes forces evacuation of 80 residents in Valencia A fire that broke out on Thursday in two ground-floor flats forced the preventive evacuation of 80 residents from two blocks in Valencia due to smoke; no injuries were reported, according to municipal sources. -
Europe News Eight arrested in probe into men drugging and raping partners, UK crime agency says As part of a separate operation into such offences, EU law enforcement agency Europol said the group of countries had identified 156 victims and perpetrators of drug-facilitated sexual assaults. -
Europe News Wildfires rage in southern France prompting evacuation of 3,000 people The Meteo-France weather agency said a new spell of elevated temperatures would hit the country next week, although they are not expected to be extreme like in June. -
Venezuela Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from basement eight days after twin quakes The earthquakes destroyed tens of thousands of buildings across northern Venezuela, killing more than 2,200 people, and leaving La Guaira state as the hardest-hit region in the country. -
Armenia Von der Leyen unveils major EU support initiatives in strategic trip to Armenia European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia during her strategic visit to engage with the South Caucasus peace process and the new opportunities in the region formerly in Russia’s orbit. -
Burkina Faso UN to close its human rights office in Burkina Faso following junta's suspension Junta chief captain Ibrahim Traoré has pursued anti-Western policies since seizing power in a coup in September 2022, while critical voices are met with repression. -
Europe News 'No cherry-picking': Pressure mounts on Ireland to stop alumina sales to Russia The scandal over alumina sales to Russia continues to dog Ireland as it takes over the rotating presidency of the EU Council, but Dublin says it will not commit to sanctions until an internal investigation is concluded. -
Europe News Russia steps up use of jet-powered drones beyond the reach of Ukrainian interceptors Launched in hundreds within just a few hours, attack drones play a key role in Russia’s aerial campaign against Ukraine. Moscow is now increasingly using jet-powered drones, which are much harder to intercept. -
No Comment French aerobatic team stages flypast over New York for US anniversary Patrouille de France flies over New York with Alpha Jets and coloured smoke during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the US Declaration of Independence. -
Climate Heat in Portugal: fires have already mobilised over 1,000 firefighters From midnight to 3 p.m. Thursday, 1,995 responders and hundreds of assets tackled rural fires on the mainland; Civil Protection reports 62 incidents. The Vouzela fire remains active in a “complex area”, worrying the authorities. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 2nd, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU institutions pile on pressure for 'ambitious' budget with new resources As member states negotiate a €2 trillion long-term budget, the European Commission is advocating for tangible proposals on new revenues, known as "own resources". -
Business CMA CGM deploys world's largest LNG-powered container ship on Asia-Europe route Europe is investing in ever larger, cleaner container ships at a time when maritime sovereignty and supply-chain resilience have become strategic priorities. -
Europe News Leaked EU document confirms Hungarian spy ring, renews pressure on Commissioner Várhelyi A leaked European Commission document indicates that Hungary operated a diplomatic intelligence network targeting EU staff from 2012 to 2018, reviving scrutiny of Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi and calls for his resignation. -
Iran Iran renews Hormuz threats as Doha talks end with cautious progress Tehran threatened a "forceful response" against vessels straying from its approved Hormuz routes, even as mediators said indirect US-Iran talks in Doha concluded with "positive progress". The next round of talks will wait until after Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's funeral, which begins on Saturday. -
Europe News Hitmen took €150,000 to murder journalist Daphne Caruana Galizia, Malta court hears Caruana Galizia had exposed corruption at the highest level in the country, shining a spotlight on murky links between Malta's business and political elites. -
Europe News Almost 1.2 million apply for Spain's migrant regularisation scheme, official figures show Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has touted the benefits of immigration and the vast regularisation scheme for sectors such as construction that need to boost their workforce. -
Europe News Albanian police fire water cannon as protests against Trump-linked luxury resort continue The government says the development on the Adriatic coast would be transformational for the former communist nation as it seeks to enter the high-end tourism market and pushes for European Union membership. -
Destinations How to fly to Asia from Europe for less: All the budget airline routes to know about In this guide, we’re helping you discover the most affordable flight routes between Europe and Asia. -
Europe News Brussels supports air conditioning—but not as the main answer Cooling Europe's cities will require a combination of measures, with air conditioning serving as just one element of a broader climate adaptation strategy, one EU official said. -
Europe News EU car industry clashes over strategy to fight Chinese competitors With thousands of jobs are at stake, EU car suppliers and manufacturers disagree over the local content requirement set by the European Commission in its Made in Europe bill. -
Europe News Keir Starmer issues state apology for decades of forced adoptions practices in UK Previously, the then-Conservative government declined to apologise, arguing that the state had not supported these practices. Starmer has now acknowledged the government's role in forced adoptions. -
Economy US job growth plummets as eurozone unemployment holds at record low New labour market data highlights a growing transatlantic divide, with US payroll additions slowing drastically, while the Eurozone unemployment rate remains anchored at an all-time low. -
Europe News Germany's Merz announces sweeping reforms: Tax cuts, pension overhaul and new sick leave rules After seven hours of talks, the CDU/CSU-SPD coalition agreed on sweeping tax, labour and pension reforms, a breakthrough aimed at reviving the struggling economy and countering the rise of the far right. -
Culture Series Meet the etiquette coach who believes good manners are the key to professional success Jamila Musayeva is an international UK certified etiquette consultant, helping professionals build confidence, trust and stronger business relationships through the power of good manners. -
Health news Flavoured noodles linked to more than 100 Salmonella infections in Europe European health authorities have identified flavoured instant noodles as the likely source of a salmonella outbreak that has sickened at least 106 people across 14 countries. -
Syria Damascus explosion caused by bomb, state TV says, as death toll climbs to nine The explosion comes a day after the first parliament since the fall of long-time leader Bashar al-Assad began to take shape. -
Europe News Ukraine calls for air defences as Russia threatens more strikes on Kyiv after overnight attack After an overnight assault that killed at least 20 people in Ukraine, the Kremlin stated it will increase the pace of its attacks to achieve its goals. -
Tech News OpenAI offers the US government a 5% ownership stake Sam Altman reportedly wants to hand the US government a stake in OpenAI worth tens of billions, and he wants Silicon Valley's other giants to do the same. -
Culture news Death threats and presidential condemnation: Explaining the anger over South Korea’s World Cup exit South Korea's World Cup came to an end last weekend, but the nation's anger continues to boil over, threatening to bring the culture of football into further disrepute. And expose a corruption case. -
Canada 11-year-old boy dies from rabies in Canada after waking up to a bat on his face Rabies is a rare but deadly infection usually spread by a bite or scratch from an infected animal. It is almost always fatal after the onset of symptoms, although vaccination and early treatment can help to prevent it. -
The Cube What's behind the viral claims of child trafficking on Vinted? Millions have viewed videos claiming that children are being sold through coded advertisements on the popular second-hand online marketplace Vinted. What's behind the rumours? -
Travel News This is how to get affordable last-minute flights, according to Skyscanner The flight comparison website has shared seven top tips for nabbing a deal. -
Iran Any deal with Tehran is 'a pause before the next war,' Reza Pahlavi tells Euronews In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Reza Pahlavi said the framework agreement would allow the Islamic Republic to regroup and rearm, with the only winner from the deal being the regime in Tehran. -
No Comment Fast-moving wildfire spreads across southern France Firefighters battle a fast-moving wildfire in Aude, southern France, after flames spread from Hérault and burned more than 800 hectares overnight. -
Travel News Tavolara glamping: Government revokes special economic zone approval in Sardinia, no luxury resort A luxury resort financed by Brazilian investors was planned, with special economic zone status to bypass landscape and environmental rules. Civic and environmental groups forced the government to revoke the permits, and the regional authority has appealed to the administrative court. -
Europe News How the Entry-Exit System is becoming a nightmare for Europe's summer travellers The digital system for checking non-EU travellers’ documents is creating bottlenecks and glitches just as the peak of the holiday season approaches. As queues grow longer and passengers get more frustrated, airlines are calling for the option to suspend the checks in July and August. -
Europe News 'Are we serious about war?': EU defence chief calls on countries to live up to security ambitions The Defence Commissioner warned that member states cannot bang the drum for a stronger security architecture while cutting the EU budget, and urged spending that matches their new defence ambitions. -
Tech News Window to control AI is closing and it could widen inequality, UN experts warn UN warns AI could widen the gap between rich and poor countries in a new report. -
Europe News Vatican excommunicates Lefebvrists over unauthorised ordinations It comes after the controversial ordination of four new bishops carried out without papal approval. -
Health news Breastfeeding linked to longer sleep in babies' first year, study finds Japanese researchers found that one-year-olds who were breastfed during their first six months slept for longer than those who were formula-fed. One possible explanation is that the nutrients in formula remain largely fixed, while breast milk adapts to a baby's changing nutritional needs. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 2nd, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Jurassic fashion? T-Rex leather could reshape luxury industry says VML's Dimitri Guerassimov To create the leather, scientists started with fragments of fossilised T-Rex collagen, then used AI and computational biology to reconstruct the missing genetic code. -
Europe News EU targets Russian drone-makers with sanctions following massive strikes on Kyiv The new sanctions will target Russia's military-industrial complex, including firms that manufacture Shahed and Geran drone components. -
Europe Today Bulgaria aims for 'no further cuts on cohesion' in EU's next budget, minister says Bulgaria's Deputy Prime Minister Atanas Pekanov said the EU must "retain policies like cohesion" in its next long-term budget. While acknowledging negotiations "will take months", he backed reaching a deal by the end of the year, saying it is "better to reach a solution fast". -
No Comment Smoke rises over Kyiv after Russian overnight strikes Smoke rises over Kyiv after a large-scale Russian missile and drone attack overnight that killed at least eight people and injured dozens. -
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan starts living by new Constitution, sets date for parliamentary elections Kazakhstan's new Constitution entered into force on July 1, prompting the Kazakh President to set August 23 as the date for parliamentary elections required under the new constitutional framework. -
Economy Young and wealthy: Where does Europe’s youth hold the most net wealth? The median net wealth of people aged 16 to 34 varies widely, standing at €24,600 in the euro area. An expert points to the role of family support and home ownership in country-level differences. -
Earth News Spain enters peak fire season with active blazes and 50,000 hectares burned Spain has already lost nearly 50,000 hectares to wildfires in 2026, according to European estimates. -
Europe News EU Court of Justice rejects Google’s appeal against record €4.1 billion fine Google CEO Sundar Pichai has argued that the company's Android system has created "more choice, not less". -
Culture news 'Terrible judgement': Queen Camilla faces backlash after royal meeting with J.K. Rowling Queen Camilla recently spent time with J.K. Rowling to mark the start of Royal Week in Scotland. This has sparked criticism, leading many to call out the Royal Family for displaying poor judgement - especially at the end of Pride month. -
No Comment US fans celebrate World Cup last-16 spot US supporters celebrate in Carson, California, after the United States beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to reach the World Cup round of 16. -
Travel News Dream job alert: Get paid to travel around Europe talking to strangers Self-improvement app RiseGuide is hiring a ‘Global Charisma Scout’ who will create an index of where on the continent it’s easiest to strike up a conversation. -
Europe Today 'Major health crisis looming over Venezuela,' EU Civil Protection expert warns An EU expert who is on the ground in Venezuela to coordinate the bloc's response to the earthquake told Euronews that "the clock is ticking", adding that the nature of the support provided will shift to focus on medical assistance. -
Europe News EU Budget Commissioner Piotr Serafin criticises ‘frugals’ over proposed long-term budget cuts The so-called "frugal" member states are asking a significant reduction in spending ahead of the EU's upcoming 2028-2034 budget. -
EU.XL Fast fashion: 69% of our clothes contain toxic chemicals The European Union is implementing a new tax on imports, to limit purchases from fast-fashion e-platforms like SHEIN, Temu, and similar. Their bargain price tags hide a toxic reality, as testing reveals these ultra-cheap garments carry a hidden cost to human health. -
Earth News Denmark, Portugal, Lithuania lead the way as EU share of electricity from renewables hits 46% The EU has hit a renewable energy milestone. Which countries are leading – and which are lagging behind? -
Markets Asian stocks slide on chip sell-off as markets await US jobs data Asian markets mostly fell on Thursday as a heavy sell-off in chip shares spread across the region, while European stocks opened flat and US futures pointed lower ahead of a closely watched American jobs report. -
Tech News How NASA, Microsoft and the EU use AI to speed up post-quake rescues in Venezuela Artificial intelligence is now a key ally for emergency crews. Space agencies, tech firms and international bodies use satellite images and AI to map the areas hardest hit by the quake. -
Business Spain jobless total falls below 2.3 million for first time since January 2008 The State Public Employment Service recorded 2,291,982 jobseekers in June, 28,739 fewer than in May, dropping below 2.3 million for the first time since January 2008. Social Security membership also hit a record high. -
Culture news Trump was paid over $10 million by Amazon for 'Melania' documentary Trump’s cryptocurrency earnings were disclosed this week, leading to scathing criticism online. Part of the financial disclosures reveal how much he was paid by Amazon for this year’s Melania documentary. -
Finland Alleged member of hacking group 'Scattered Spider' arrested in Finland Scattered Spider, also known as “Octo Tempest,” “UNC3944,” or “0ktapus,” is a group of criminal cyber actors that attempts to extort ransoms from companies. -
No Comment Couple climbs Empire State Building, gets engaged, then arrested Two climbers scaled the Empire State Building's antenna, displayed a peace banner and appeared to get engaged before being arrested by New York police. -
Europe in Motion Ahead of the 250th anniversary of American independence, how do Europeans see Trump and the US? Views of the US are shifting across Europe, with confidence in Donald Trump and America's reliability eroding over time. How do individual European countries compare? -
Earth News Extreme heat: Portugal under red warning and state of alert Portugal’s weather service IPMA extends the red warning to Aveiro, Beja, Braga, Évora, Portalegre, Porto, Santarém and Viana do Castelo at least until Sunday. The government declares a state of alert and tightens access to forests. -
Culture news Ancient Rome's version of Google Maps: how long to reach the beach A digital tool lets users explore the Roman Empire’s road network and, using historical data, estimate how long journeys between cities took 2,000 years ago. -
Europe News Don't block Ukraine's path to EU accession, Zelenskyy asks Hungary and Poland Facing resistance from Hungary and pushback from Poland, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said accession should be based on "rules" rather than "emotions". -
Europe Today Newsletter: EU enlargement climbs the political agenda Good morning, I’m Mared Gwyn. Today: An exclusive on Brussels' planned redistribution of Western Balkans funding, why enlargement dominated the opening of Ireland's EU Council presidency, and a preview of the EU budget conference kicking off in Brussels. -
Travel News AirTags in luggage actually helps, with a 90% reduction of truly lost bags in a year Using a location tracking device has reduced recovery times by 26%, according to the SITA 2026 Baggage IT Insights. -
Culture news All members of Venezuelan nu-metal band Van Der Dijs confirmed dead in devastating earthquakes The band Van Der Dijs were in their rehearsal space at the time of the natural disaster. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Clash over EU cash set to dominate today's Budget Conference The battle over the EU's next long-term budget will be on full display at today's Annual EU Budget Conference as member states clash over spending priorities, Ireland takes over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union, and we speak to the EU's head of aid operations in Venezuela. -
Markets Why has Wall Street fallen out of love with the 'Magnificent Seven'? Big Tech's mega-cap leaders suffered their worst month in years this June as investors fled the AI-spending trade and capital quietly rotates elsewhere. -
Europe News EXCLUSIVE: EU set to reallocate Western Balkans funding in favour of accession 'frontrunners' The EU will redirect Western Balkans reform funding towards frontrunners Montenegro, Albania and North Macedonia, as other countries are struggling to keep up with reform deadlines. -
Nature Pigeons, frogs and beetles gather in Milan City Hall to debate the rights of urban animals Should animals have a say in urban planning? Milan’s quirky animal parliament gives pigeons, foxes and bugs a voice. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 2nd, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Babies should not use screens at all in the first two years, major review finds Children under two should avoid screens entirely, according to a new review linking early exposure to long-term developmental risks. -
Russia Russia's petrol crisis worsens as citizens feel the bite of Moscow's war in Ukraine A third of Russia's refining capacity has been knocked out by Ukrainian drone attacks, causing petrol shortages across more than half of Russia's regions. -
Destinations Travelling to Croatia? Here are the best places to visit beyond the tourism hotspots Looking to discover Croatia beyond the headline hotspots? Euronews Travel asked the country’s tourist board which under-the-radar destinations travellers should visit and the events worth planning a trip around. -
Sport US, Belgium and England all survive tough tests to reach World Cup Round of 16 England and Belgium narrowly escaped shock Round of 32 eliminations on Wednesday. Harry Kane's late double rescued England in a 2–1 win over DR Congo, while Belgium overturned a 2–0 deficit to edge Senegal 3–2 in extra time. -
Travel News Is talking about 'slow tourism' elitist, or just the sector's latest trend? Travel platforms are rushing to praise slow travel as the must‑try trend for 2026, citing its potential environmental and psychological benefits. But can everyone afford it? -
Venezuela Venezuela's death toll at least 2,295 as medical crisis widens Doctors fear a severe medical crisis in Venezuela following the 24 June earthquakes that killed 2,295 and injured more than 11,000. Thousands of displaced survivors are living in crowded shelters without clean water. -
Qatar US-Iran parallel talks in Qatar end with pledge to keep talking Holding separate meetings in Qatar, the US and Iran made progress and agreed that the next meeting would be after Khamenei's funeral, host Qatar confirmed. -
Europe News Ukraine will 'definitely' retaliate for massive Russian attack on Kyiv, Zelenskyy says Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 570 air attack assets at Ukraine overnight, including 496 drones, 24 Iskander ballistic missiles, and four Zircon missiles.