15 July 2026 | Euronews
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Russia Meet the Russian model whose Haaland look went viral Russian model Anastasia Kostromina went viral after posting a side-by-side video comparing herself to football star Erling Haaland. She says she was initially surprised by the comparisons but now embraces them with humour. -
Europe News Zelenskyy dismisses Ukraine’s popular Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov “It was a great honour to serve the Ukrainian people as defence minister," Fedorov said on Wednesday evening, confirming his dismissal amid Zelenskyy’s government reshuffle. While not a very public figure, Fedorov has been widely praised within the military and among civil society. -
Earth News How scientists forecast heatwaves Scientists are using instruments to record data on temperatures, sunlight, rainfall, wind and soil heat to create observations in order to forecast heatwaves. While also helping to predict future extreme weather as hot temperatures become more common. -
The Ring Can common debt fix Europe’s growth problem? MEPs debate in The Ring In this week’s episode of The Ring, EU lawmakers Markus Ferber and Pasquale Tridico clash over whether common debt is the answer to Europe's stagnant economy and weakened competitiveness. -
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Europe News French parliament passes assisted dying bill for some terminally ill adults After years of debate, French MPs have voted to adopt a bill to establish a right to assisted dying for some adults suffering from an incurable condition. -
Qatar More world leaders arrive in Doha to honour Qatar's former emir European delegations continued to arrive in Qatar on the third day of national mourning, with France, Germany and Britain among those sending senior representatives, as Iran's foreign minister, the UAE president, Jordan's king and Palestinian president also paid their respects. -
Europe News Greenland research centre halts new collaborations with US to protect its scientists The Trump administration has cut billions of dollars in public research funding and fired government scientists. -
Europe News Former Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó resigns from parliament to join Chinese carmaker Péter Szijjártó announced his resignation and details of his new position with the world's largest electric carmaker, China's BYD, on his Facebook page on Wednesday, detailing that he'll be filling an "international executive position". -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 15th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Focus The future of journalism debated at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum The 4th Shusha Global Media Forum explored how journalism is adapting to artificial intelligence, disinformation and declining public trust, with discussions focusing on responsible reporting, media ethics and international dialogue. -
No Comment Po river choked by algae bloom as Italy battles heat and navigability woes Italy is stepping up efforts to clear thick algae from the River Po in Turin after weeks of high temperatures accelerated its spread along the country’s longest river. -
No Comment Ukraine: Six dead as Russia targets Sumy and Odesa Emergency crews battled fires and searched damaged buildings across Ukraine on Tuesday 15 July after Russian strikes on the cities of Sumy and Odesa killed six people and injured at least 20 others, according to regional authorities. -
Europe News Lithuanian and Latvian leaders warn Russia planning infrastructure attacks on Baltics or Poland The warnings are the latest in a series of alarms from leaders along NATO's eastern flank who suggest Russia may be trying to test the alliance as the Ukraine war drags on after more than four years. -
Europe News Keir Starmer bids UK MPs 'goodbye', vows to support Burnham Andy Burnham is to replace Starmer on Monday, shortly after he is expected to meet King Charles III to be asked to form the next government. -
Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Budapest In 2025, Budapest welcomed a record eight million visitors, making it one of Central Europe's most popular destinations. So what is it about this city that attracts so many travellers? -
Health news Hot nights are stealing people’s sleep, researchers say Rising night-time temperatures driven by climate change are quietly eating into people's sleep worldwide, with the average person now losing over 50 hours a year, a new analysis has found. -
No Comment Italy: melting ice statues protest heatwave conditions in Rome Greenpeace Italy and the CGIL union melted ice statues outside Rome's Colosseum on 15 July 2026. The protest highlighted the impact of heatwaves on outdoor workers and called for a fossil fuel phase-out. -
USA ICE should continue traffic stops after shootings, Trump says, apparently contradicting new policy At least 10 people have been killed during immigration operations since the start of the Trump administration's mass deportation campaign, including four during vehicle stops. -
Voices from Central Asia From shopping mall ice rink to Olympic gold: the rise of Kazakh skater Mikhail Shaidorov After winning Kazakhstan’s first Olympic gold medal in figure skating, Mikhail Shaidorov became a global sensation and one of the country’s most celebrated athletes. -
Iran US resumes daylight strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over Strait of Hormuz US Central Command said it has resumed daylight strikes on Iran, targeting coastal defences and missile sites. Tehran has reported casualties as tensions rise over a renewed blockade threat, calls for retaliation and the ongoing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz. -
Travel News Travelling to Ireland? These are the highest-rated tourist attractions to visit A new study has revealed Ireland’s highest-rated tourist attractions, with the ranking dominated by museums, distilleries and stunning natural wonders. -
Economy Spain inflation holds at 3.2% in June despite higher electricity prices INE confirms June annual inflation at 3.2%. Dearer electricity after the end of reduced VAT offset cheaper fuel, while core inflation fell to 2.9%. -
Culture news Former President Joe Biden to publish memoir after November US midterm elections The memoir will be released two weeks after the US midterm elections, a timing that could spark debate among Democrats, who remain divided over Biden's legacy and his decision to seek a second White House term. -
Europe News EU pushes US to exempt €150 billion worth of EU goods from Turnberry deal Brussels is seeking carve-outs from the 15 percent tariffs imposed by Washington on EU goods under the trade agreement reached in Scotland in 2025. The list, obtained by Euronews, includes iconic products such as Roquefort cheese, olive oil and wine. -
Tech News UK unveils plans for voluntary overnight social media curfew for older teens The ban will apply to platforms including Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook and X, but not messaging services such as WhatsApp and Signal. -
Culture news ‘Once we were like you’: Ancient Roman faces brought back to life in Budapest exhibition Using archaeology, anthropology and DNA analysis, experts reconstructed Roman-era faces and paired them with imagined life stories inspired by historical evidence. -
Nature ‘Our national lung’: France’s nature paradise saved by firefighters but recovery could take 30 years The forest hosted a UNESCO conference in 1948 that led to the creation of the International Union for Conservation of Nature, the world’s first global environmental union. -
Cinema ‘Exorcist’ star Ellen Burstyn to receive Venice Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement “An actress of rare intensity and truth, Ellen Burstyn has been a presence in American cinema for over fifty years,” said the festival’s artistic director Alberto Barbera. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 15th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Von der Leyen and Zelenskyy sign EU-Ukraine drone deal The agreement is meant to combine the EU's industrial base with Ukraine's battle-tested expertise. -
Europe News EU extends temporary protection for Ukrainians but restricts access for military-age men Most Ukrainian men over 23 are prevented from leaving the country while it mobilises its military-age population en masse to fight Russia's full-scale invasion. -
Cinema AI slop version of 'The Odyssey' announced prior to release of Christopher Nolan's epic blockbuster Just days before Christopher Nolan’s star-studded and much-anticipated epic ‘The Odyssey’ hits theatres worldwide, an artificial intelligence startup has announced it has generated an AI version of Homer's ancient Greek epic poem... And no one is in the slightest bit impressed. -
Business Europe's biggest company ASML lifts forecast, fuelling fresh hopes for the AI boom Europe's biggest company by market capitalisation, ASML, continues to benefit from the AI boom after raising its full-year net sales forecast to between €43bn and €45bn. Investors welcomed the upgrade, sending the shares up more than 5%. -
Sport Thieves try to break into Lamine Yamal's home in Barcelona during France match Security cameras spotted two hooded men trying to break into the property in Esplugues de Llobregat but they fled before police arrived. -
The Cube Fact check: US military programme not behind Europe's recent heatwaves As Europe experiences another spell of extreme heat, social media users are once again claiming that a US military programme is manipulating the weather and causing the continent's high temperatures. Available evidence does not support the claim. -
Destinations Skip the crowds: Five of the best under-the-radar European islands to visit instead Swap overcrowded hotspots for quieter shores with these lesser-known islands, where you'll find dramatic scenery, authentic local life and fewer tourists than their famous neighbours. -
Tech News The EU wants smarter, tech-forward lawmaking. Experts say it's not enough Brussels wants simpler rules and smarter tools. But with vague timelines, broad urgency loopholes and understaffed capitals, the overhaul may not deliver. -
Iran Iran executes man over January protests as crackdown on dissent widens Mohammad Amini Dehaghani was convicted of setting fire to a governor's office in Isfahan on 9 January, as Amnesty International says Iran is using wartime conditions as a pretext to accelerate politically motivated executions. -
No Comment Most realistic ancient roman faces revealed at Budapest exhibition Sixteen faces from Roman Aquincum have been brought back to life in a new exhibition, where DNA analysis and forensic anthropology reveal the diverse backgrounds of the ancient city's inhabitants. -
Europe Today Cypriot minister defends appointment of EU Cyprus special representative following backlash Cyprus says the EU’s appointment of Raffaele Fitto as special representative for the divided Mediterranean territory will support reunification efforts, but Turkish Cypriot leadership has blasted the move as biased and putting strain on efforts to improve EU-Turkey relations. -
No Comment Gibraltar enters Schengen as border fence comes down under EU-UK treaty Spain and the British territory of Gibraltar removed their border fence on 15 July 2026 under a landmark EU-UK treaty. Residents celebrated as passport checks moved to the airport and port. -
USA One dead and three missing after boat sinks near San Francisco's Alcatraz prison island Authorities did not know if the boat was headed to Alcatraz, a major tourist attraction, where shuttered buildings of the famous former prison still stand. -
Economy China's economic growth hits slowest pace in more than three years China's economy grew 4.3% year on year in the second quarter, its weakest pace since late 2022, as weak domestic demand and a prolonged property downturn outweighed strong exports, increasing pressure on Beijing to provide more economic support. -
Culture news FIFA adds Tom Cruise, Jennifer Hudson and Robbie Williams to World Cup closing ceremony FIFA has announced additional names for their Super Bowl-sized star-studded lineup for the World Cup closing ceremony... -
Travel News From ocean to fairway: Luxury cruise line tees off with golf itineraries Silversea has teamed up with PerryGolf to launch a new collection of golf-focused cruises which combine onboard luxury with playing some of the world’s most iconic courses. -
Europe in Motion Where is the EU's population growing the most? Some of the EU's smallest countries have the highest rates of population growth, while its biggest members account for more than two-thirds of the bloc's population over all. -
Europe Today 'Food insecurity is on the increase', World Food Programme Director says Conflict in Lebanon has "hit humanitarian operations" worldwide, says WFP Executive Director Carl Skau. "In the poorest countries, people are now eating less" as rising costs have reduced aid deliveries and disrupted supply chains. -
Earth News 'Lisbon is not a sauna': Environmentalists demand climate shelters throughout Portugal On the European Day for Victims of the Global Climate Crisis, several groups signed an open letter to the state and councils urging swift action to adapt cities to heatwaves. -
Europe News Why Jared Kushner is crucial in the EU plan for Gaza Donald Trump's son-in-law joined a high-level conference on Palestine, marking cooperation with the Board of Peace, which is essential for Brussels' strategy. -
Sudan Sudan's war economy fuelling 'self-perpetuating' conflict, UN human rights office says OHCHR called on the parties to the war, and corporations involved in the value chain of Sudanese commodities, to ensure compliance with international law. -
Europe News Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv to discuss drones and EU accession with Zelenskyy The visit of the president of the European Commission to Kyiv will have a heavy focus on drone production and EU accession. -
Europe News Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez says Gibraltar border removal closes 'open wound' Gibraltar, a self-governing British territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula, is home to only about 40,000 people but relies on some 15,500 workers who cross from Spain every day. -
Europe Today Newsletter: ‘Tide turning’ for Ukraine, von der Leyen says in Kyiv Hello, it’s Wednesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: the view on the ground in Ukraine as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits, and a new EU-UK pact marks a “new era” for Gibraltar. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Ukraine at a turning point as Europe steps up support Ukraine is facing a political reset as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reshuffles his government amid intensified Russian attacks. The EU prepares fresh support for Kyiv as Ursula von der Leyen visits, while food security, Gibraltar’s post-Brexit future and Cyprus tensions remain in focus. -
EU.XL Can batteries save the EU's wasted renewable energy? The EU's first tripartite agreement on energy storage, signed in June, puts batteries at the heart of plans to capture more solar and wind power. The technology is ready and getting cheaper, but market rules, grid delays, industrial policy and raw-material politics still hold it back. -
Europe News Former politician Ann Widdecombe was killed in 'targeted attack,' UK police say Devon and Cornwall Police have been criticised for originally saying the killing was not believed to be a terror-related crime and there was nothing to suggest it was politically motivated. -
Europe News Spain confirms 12 foreigners among 13 victims of Los Gallardos wildfire as missing toll rises Flames fanned by high winds ripped through forests and scrubland made tinderbox dry by extreme high temperatures, turning picturesque rural settlements into ghost towns. -
Business Europe's corporate debt ranking: Which countries borrow the most? Seven European countries exceed the European Commission's benchmark for company debt, but the figures tell a more complex story. Multinational financing, not financially weak companies, explains much of the ranking. -
Europe News June was deadliest month for Ukraine civilians in over four years, UN monitors say In total, the UN has recorded 16,431 verified civilian deaths in Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022, among them 803 children. -
Health news First diagnostic X-rays captured during spaceflight Crew members on a commercial spaceflight have taken the first diagnostic X-rays in space, using a portable device that could pave the way for better healthcare on long-duration missions. -
Nature Shady spaces and cool dips: How to make your garden a haven for wildlife this summer Wildflower meadows are a maintenance-free and beautiful way to support pollinators. -
Tech News ‘AI sovereignty doesn’t mean doing it alone,’ says Microsoft's AI responsibility chief Microsoft's chief AI responsibility officer, Natasha Crampton, tells Euronews about data centres, bridging the digital divide and her definition of AI sovereignty. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 15th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News Flying soon? Don't pack power banks in checked luggage, aviation authorities warn A sharp rise in lithium battery-related incidents has prompted fresh warnings from aviation authorities, with passengers urged to keep power banks and other battery-powered devices out of checked luggage. -
Cuba Cuba plunged into third nationwide blackout in two weeks as power grid collapses Fuel has been scarce across Cuba since January, when US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on any nation that supplies or sells oil to the island, exacerbating the island's continuing financial and economic crises. -
Iran Iran launches strikes on neighbours as Trump threatens to hit power plants Tehran's attack comes as the US military carried out a fourth night of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump reinstated its blockade of Iranian shipping around the strait of Hormuz. -
Lifestyle Despite crises and fears: Why are 80% of the Swiss so optimistic A new survey shows that most people in Switzerland remain surprisingly optimistic about the future despite global crises, with German speakers and older citizens especially satisfied.