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Europe News Summer skiers head to melting glacier as heatwave grips France Hundreds of skiers headed to the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes to escape France's heatwave and enjoy summer skiing. But visitors and experts say the glacier is shrinking rapidly, with scientists warning it could disappear within 10 to 15 years. -
Sport World Cup 2026 sticker swap draws thousands for Guinness World Record attempt Thousands of football fans gathered in Mexico City's Zócalo to swap 2026 World Cup stickers as part of a Guinness World Record attempt. The Panini event brought together collectors of all ages, turning the hunt for missing stickers into a celebration of football, family and community. -
Azerbaijan Peace is possible, Aliyev tells global media forum in Shusha Azerbaijan's president also told the Shusha Global Media Forum that long-term gas contracts were needed for Baku to expand production, and said that Baku was considering leaving the Council of Europe. -
Europe News Hungarian parliament removes President Tamás Sulyok from office Hungary's parliament has approved the 17th amendment to the constitution. Prime Mİnister Péter Magyar says this is a key step that will allow 'Orbán's political puppets' to be replaced. -
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Europe Today Full ban on Israeli settlement trade gets ‘most support’ from EU countries, Kallas says EU foreign ministers overwhelmingly backed clamping down on EU trade with Israeli settlements during closed-door discussions on Monday, with an official source saying the biggest cohort of countries supported passing new measures without requiring the unanimous backing of all member states. -
Europe News UK joins EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine with promise of 'fair' contribution London has agreed to join in the long-in-the-making EU plan to give Ukraine a much-needed financial boost. -
Iran Trump reimposes US blockade and demands 20% Hormuz shipping fee Trump declared the US would collect a 20% fee on all Hormuz cargo as "Guardian of the Strait," flipping the script on Iran's own toll demands, while US forces struck dozens of targets in Iran and the IRGC hit Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman in the biggest exchange since the April ceasefire. -
Health news Portuguese plane delivers medicines to Venezuela The cargo includes over eight tonnes of medicines for victims of the two 24 June quakes. The flight also marks the resumption of air links between the countries, halted after the tremors. -
Europe News Nine European countries and Ukraine form anti-ballistic missile coalition The creation of the anti-ballistic missile coalition comes in the wake of a growing threat of ballistic missiles on Europe. The declaration states the coalition serves in a 'purely defensive' manner. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 13th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Cult Qatar-Mexico Year of Culture builds lasting ties beyond the World Cup The Qatar-Mexico Year of Culture uses art, film, food and football to strengthen cultural ties long after the 2026 World Cup. -
Europe News EU sanctions Russia's VK Company for helping expose Putin's critics The EU has sanctioned VK Company for aiding the repression of critics of President Vladimir Putin and his war against Ukraine. The company says its services remain "available to users as normal". -
Culture news Prime Minister-to-be Andy Burnham ranks his favourite bands Andy Burnham has blind-ranked his favourite British bands in a recent interview, giving the public further insight into his listening habits. -
Sport Bitter rivalries and golden boots: A ‘line-up for the ages’ in the World Cup semifinals With four previous champions, Mbappé vs. Yamal, Messi vs. Kane plus an all-star race for the golden boot, the France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina semifinals have the potential to produce two more World Cup classics. -
Europe News Rajoy's accusation that France's team play 'without the french' sparks racism row The phrase “eso sí, sin franceses” in a column by Mariano Rajoy has sparked criticism from the Spanish government and French politicians, who call it racist. The former prime minister insists his words have been taken out of context. -
Travel News Greece's famous ‘Shipwreck Beach’ to be extended to save its iconic wreck Plans to extend Zakynthos' iconic Navagio Beach by 30 metres aim to preserve its rusting shipwreck for future generations, as visitors continue to be barred from the popular island attraction because of safety concerns. -
No Comment Video shows civilians taking cover during Russian strike on Sumy Four people were injured after a Russian strike hit Odesa on 13 July 2026, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service. -
Europe News Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez urges better prevention after deadly wildfire in south The Prime Minister visited the southern municipality of Turre to meet the emergency services as they work to extinguish the fire. -
Europe News US Congress battles over allowing Turkey to return to the F-35 programme While the White House has signalled a desire to work more closely with Ankara, some members of Congress have raised concerns about plans to allow Turkey to rejoin the fighter jet programme. -
Economy Spain's rental trap: 71% of citizens see a mortgage as more cost-effective Seven in ten Spaniards now think it’s more worthwhile to pay a mortgage than to rent, as fears of a new housing bubble grow and the Housing Law is judged a failure. -
Economy France shuts down nuclear reactors as heatwave intensifies France's state-owned energy group EDF has temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors, while seven others could be operating at reduced power. France's largest electricity producer said the move was required to comply with environmental regulations. -
Europe News Doctors Without Borders slams 'deliberate' Russian destruction of Ukraine's hospitals The World Health Organisation recorded 2,815 attacks on healthcare in Ukraine between the February 2022 full-scale invasion and the end of 2025, with the vast majority involving violence with heavy weapons. -
No Comment Drone footage shows devastation after deadly Spain wildfire Drone footage shows the devastation left by a deadly wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12 people and burned around 7,000 hectares. Authorities say the blaze has now been brought under control. -
Business TSMC's June sales drive revenue surge of 68% ahead of earnings report Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a 35.6% increase in revenue during the first-half of 2026, and of 68% in June, highlighting continued strong demand for AI chips ahead of the firm's full second-quarter earnings report later this week. -
Cinema Christopher Nolan on future of cinema and the younger generation ‘utterly rejecting’ AI slop “So much energy has been expended on bringing in AI, but if you look at that generation’s reaction, they’re utterly rejecting it,” shared Christopher Nolan, prior to the release of 'The Odyssey'. -
Art Mastermind behind Louvre heist 'thought we could have taken more', alleged thieves reveal According to transcripts of the alleged thieves’ questioning, they were recruited just 2 to 3 days before the heist and paid as little as €15,000–€25,000 for the €88 million haul. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 13th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Shocking footage: Ex-deputy minister in Poland's former ruling party shown helping Russian soldiers Krzysztof Tołwiński, a former deputy treasury minister in a PiS government, released footage from Belarus saying he had given first-aid kits to Russian troops fighting in Ukraine. -
Travel News Why Eurostar's new ‘Celestia’ trains are being upgraded to survive Europe's hotter future As extreme temperatures become increasingly common across Europe, Eurostar is future-proofing its next generation of trains with air conditioning designed to keep passengers moving in temperatures of up to 55C. -
Europe News Singapore court postpones French teen's public nuisance straw-licking case to 30 July IJooz, the company operating the juice vending machine, had filed a police report over the prank. It had sanitised the dispenser while replacing all 500 straws in the machine. -
The Cube No, the EU is not about to censor access to the internet Viral claims that the EU is introducing an "internet passport" to control or censor internet access are misleading. They misrepresent the European Commission's planned age-verification app. -
Europe News Chance find in Nordholz: Nazi military Sturmgeschütz III assault gun unearthed The almost completely intact vehicle was found during construction work in Nordholz. It is due to be moved to the German Tank Museum in Munster in August. -
Europe News Von der Leyen convinced by case for 'age-appropriate' social media restrictions The European Commission President said proposals will be put to member states after the summer. -
Europe News EU fails again to sanction Patriarch Kirill as Bulgaria slaps veto Bulgaria succeeded in its opposition to blacklisting Patriarch Kirill and Vagit Alekperov, as both contentious names were removed from the EU sanctions package that remains under negotiation. -
Art 'Mind the sticky patch!': Why has this Dutch museum covered the floor in peanut butter? Fancy a sticky, nutty treat? This Dutch museum might be able to help. Forty tubs of peanut butter have been spread at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen - here's why. -
Health news Norovirus outbreak affects over 100 people in Portugal A sporting event in Caldas da Rainha, in the central region of the country, may have been at the centre of the infection. Symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhoea, nausea, fever, abdominal pain and headaches were among the signs that helped diagnose the disease. -
Azerbaijan Azerbaijan considering full withdrawal from Council of Europe, Aliyev says President Ilham Aliyev said Baku was considering full withdrawal from the 46-member organisation after Azerbaijan's voting rights in PACE were suspended in 2024. -
Europe News Hungarian MPs set to change constitution to remove Orbán-allied President Tamás Sulyok Prime Minister Péter Magyar has repeatedly called on Sulyok to resign, branding the 70-year-old unworthy of the post as a result of his failure to stand up to Orbán's divisive rhetoric and attacks on the rule of law. -
Europe News EU-UK sanctions target Russia over Europe-wide 'vast cyber campaign' Poland foiled an attempted cyberattack on energy infrastructure that could have left up to half a million consumers without heating during Poland's bitter winter. -
Europe in Motion Shark fin trade declines in EU as Brussels mulls total ban EU countries export far more than they import. Europe in Motion breaks down the data. -
Europe News Europe records 10,000 excess deaths during June heatwaves, new data shows The June heatwaves would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group of scientists said. -
Travel News Cruises worsen overtourism and pump out emissions, so why are they taxed less than hotels? A €15 tax per passenger per port call would raise €335 million a year in Italy, France, and Spain combined, according to Transport & Environment’s modelling. -
Cinema Disney's live-action 'Moana' capsizes at the box office Disney’s live action remake of their 2016 animated gem 'Moana' has earned approximately $43 million in its first three days of release - a huge blow for the House of Mouse, as fierce blockbuster competition looms... -
Europe Today Food security is 'at the forefront' of everybody's mind, Irish agriculture minister says Martin Heydon, Irish agriculture minister, speaks to Europe Today ahead of the EU ministers' vote on the EU's fertiliser plan, describing it as a "very decisive clear action to support farmers". -
EU.XL Why is Europe still wasting clean energy? Take our poll Europe is producing more renewable electricity than ever before, but much of it cannot be used when demand is highest. For that, EU governments have launched a new push to expand energy storage, hoping to make clean power reliable and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. -
Venezuela Venezuela quake death toll rises to 4,490, officials say, but no number given for missing Camps for families left homeless have sprung up in stadiums, plazas and on sidewalks in La Guaira as well as nearby Caracas. -
Culture news New Zealand treasure Sam Neill, known for his roles in ‘Jurassic Park’ and 'The Piano', dies aged 78 The versatile actor best known for dodging velociraptors in the Jurassic Park films has died unexpectedly at the age of 78. -
No Comment Major wildfire rages south of Paris during heatwave A major wildfire has spread through France's Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting a large emergency response, disrupting road and rail traffic, and forcing authorities to deploy firefighting aircraft. -
Europe News UK to spend €293.5m over three years to protect Jewish communities Funds will be used to create more police patrols outside synagogues and Jewish schools following a spate of hate attacks amid growing antisemitism. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Settlement trade showdown looms Good morning. I’m Mared Gwyn writing on another stifling day in Brussels. The political agenda is also hot – today we preview a clash on Israeli settlement trade, a push for further sanctions on Russia, and an expected reshuffle in Ukraine’s government. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Iran war flares up as EU weighs sanctions on Israeli settlements Hours after the US conducted new airstrikes in Iran, Tehran unleashed waves of major, simultaneous missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Sunday. In Brussels, EU foreign ministers meet today to discuss whether to restrict trade between Europe and illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. -
Europe News Brussels accused of ‘delay tactics’ ahead of talks on banning Israeli settlement trade The EU’s foreign ministers meet in Brussels on Monday to consider proposals to restrict or ban trade with Israeli settlements, but some countries are privately accusing the European Commission of dragging its feet. -
EU.XL How can the EU make sure you don’t run out of green energy? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot Europe signed an agreement to expand its energy storage capacity to improve energy security and keep prices competitive for citizens and industries. But what does the agreement cover? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. -
Europe News Anti-tracking fashion: Startup designs clothing to foil AI surveillance cameras Face-like prints, special cuts and shielding smartphone pockets: Urban Privacy wants to hinder surveillance, while police increasingly rely on smart cameras. -
Thailand Fire at pub on outskirts of Bangkok kills at least 30 people and injures dozens The venue has a stage, two bars and a kitchen, with a total capacity of more than 300 people, as well as four fire exits, according to a Facebook post promoting a live show this month. -
Culture news Gracie Abrams, 'The Odyssey' and silhouettes: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe From Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' and Gracie Abrams' third album to the Tate Modern showcasing the works of influential Cuban-American artist Ana Mendieta - here's what to look out for this week. -
Nature Arctic seabed mission documents fragile marine life threatened by Norway's deep-sea mining plans A month-long Arctic expedition has revealed deep-sea ecosystems in an area being considered for mining. -
Destinations From Pompeii to Bratislava: Europe’s top sightseeing stops this summer Travellers are increasingly swapping long-distance transfers to Europe’s major tourist hubs for sightseeing opportunities in less popular destinations. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 13th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Markets Oil prices climb as Strait of Hormuz tensions reignite supply concerns Oil prices jumped and Asian shares were mostly lower on Monday after the US carried out airstrikes and Iran retaliated. -
Europe News Macron warns of wildfire of 'exceptional magnitude' as residents evacuated from Fontainebleau The fire, which officials described as "very virulent," began Sunday afternoon in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest about 60 kilometres south-east of the French capital. -
Culture news Maggot cheese, fermented fish, pig's stomach: these delicacies are not for the faint-hearted Fermented fish, maggot cheese and slippery comfort food: Europe’s cuisines offer dishes that repel some and fascinate others, as Berlin’s Disgusting Food Museum shows. -
The Big Question ‘We are doomed’: Why failing to deliver a single market is not an option for Europe BusinessEurope’s new president urged the need to deliver the single market quickly: “If we do not give some hope for the future, the political world in Europe will suffer.” -
Culture news Europe needs a shared story, not a single memory For decades Europe has tried to answer a seemingly simple question: what does it mean to be European? Yet the answer has never felt entirely comfortable. -
Sport Jannik Sinner defeats Alexander Zverev to win second straight Wimbledon title The top-ranked Sinner beat Alexander Zverev 6-7 (7), 7-6 (2), 6-3, 6-4 on Sunday for his second consecutive title at the All England Club after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass on a key point in the third set. -
Iran US launches more strikes on Iran as renewed standoff over Strait of Hormuz intensifies Iranian state media reported US strikes targeting large areas across southern and western Iran, including Qeshm island and Bandar Abbas near the strait, and in Khuzestan province bordering Iraq. Missile alert sirens also sounded at dawn Monday in Bahrain, home to the US Navy's 5th Fleet.