29 July 2026 | Euronews
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Europe News Hundreds of migrants swim from Morocco to the Spanish territory of Ceuta While good weather usually brings a surge in migrant crossings by sea in the summer, Ceuta authorities said the current number of swimmers is unusual. -
Europe News Three firefighters die battling wildfires in Greece Around 2,000 tourists are being evacuated from Agia Galini as wildfires force further evacuations across southern Rethymno, -
Economy US Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as three policymakers back hike The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate steady on Wednesday despite persistently high inflation and an Iran war-driven surge in energy prices. -
The Ring Europe’s biggest debates on The Ring - EU’s security… at what cost? As parliamentary activity pauses for the summer recess, we look back at some of the debates of the season. This special edition revisits some of the most pressing questions facing the EU: how should Europe defend itself in an unstable world, and how should it respond to conflicts beyond its borders? -
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United Kingdom More than half of England 'officially in drought', UK Environment agency says "Rivers are running low, farmers are having to harvest crops early, wildfire risk is increasing, and millions of people are living under restrictions on water use," the UK Environment Agency said in its announcement. -
Europe News Pro-Russian propagandist Xenia Fedorova faces expulsion from France In 2017, French President Emmanuel Macron implied that Fedorova was not a journalist. Asked again in June, Macron said his opinion of her remained unchanged. -
USA Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn €71 million defamation award in sexual assault case The appeal was filed electronically and is expected to be formally docketed with the court later on Wednesday. -
Culture news Italy moves to ban horse-drawn tourist carriages in Rome and other art cities On Wednesday afternoon Italy’s Chamber of Deputies saw the introduction of a bill which, if passed, would ban "botticelle", the traditional horse-drawn tourist carriages, especially common in Rome. -
Business Portugal: Air France-KLM and Lufthansa submit binding bids to buy TAP The government is now expected to receive the report within 30 days and may ask investors to submit an improved final bid. -
Europe News UEFA slams FIFA over Infantino's deadline for World Cup stake sale The clash between FIFA and UEFA has intensified after European football's governing body issued a fresh rebuke over plans to sell a stake in the World Cup. UEFA will hold an emergency meeting to discuss its next steps. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 29th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU grows impatient over Italy's hesitancy on €14.9bn defence loan Italy hasn't decided how much of its €14.9bn SAFE defence loan it will use, as several domestic considerations affect the calculus. But Brussels and other member states are growing impatient to reallocate any unspent funds within the legal deadlines. -
Yemen Houthis to copy Iran's Hormuz playbook with Red Sea toll plan Yemen's information minister said intelligence confirmed IRGC advisers were directly involved in designing a Houthi-enforced toll system for the Bab el-Mandeb, mirroring Iran's contested claim to charge fees in the Strait of Hormuz. -
Earth News Wind and solar overtake fossil fuels in Germany – but negative electricity prices still rife Despite several setbacks to electrification, Germany is expected to phase out coal much faster than originally planned. -
Iran Iran rejects Hormuz deal and launches surprise strike on US forces in Jordan Tehran rejected an Omani proposal to divide the strait equally and declared Hormuz would "never return to its prewar situation," hours before the IRGC launched multiple ballistic missiles at US forces in Jordan in what CENTCOM called an attempted surprise attack. -
Europe News FIFA's plan to sell World Cup to private investors met with shock and anger by the world of football FIFA president Gianni Infantino has written to all 211 member associations, offering each $40 million (€35 million) if they back his controversial plan to sell stakes in the governing body's major competitions. -
No Comment Los Angeles hospital transformed into immersive art exhibition The 'Hospital of Emotions' transforms a former Los Angeles hospital into an immersive art exhibition exploring grief, resilience and personal memories. -
Health news Wildfire smoke: A health emergency beyond the flames, WHO warns Wildfire smoke from southern Europe's fires is a growing health emergency, WHO warns, and public health authorities need to do more to inform and protect the most vulnerable. -
Qatar F1 says Qatar and Abu Dhabi races remain on despite war contingency plans The world's top racing competition said the final two races of the 2026 season remain on track, but a mid-September review will determine whether the championship concludes in Europe instead. -
Europe News Did a Canadian intern of Chinese origin spy on NATO? Euronews explains A Canadian intern at NATO’s top military base has been accused of spying for a foreign power. The case has exposed major questions over foreign interference at one of the Alliance’s most sensitive headquarters. -
Europe News Ireland unveils blueprint to electrify economy by 2050 Dublin's plan takes into account a surge in electricity demand over the coming decades, driven by electric vehicles, industry and rapidly expanding data centres, which will place growing pressure on the national grid. -
Europe News EU coordinates wildfire aid for France and Spain amid warnings heatwave could spread Brussels is managing resource reallocations across 37 participating nations, deploying planes, helicopters, and ground units to France and Spain. Officials warn that intensifying heatwaves could soon spread major blazes into Italy, Greece, and Portugal. -
Business French wildfires affect 40,000 businesses as disruption spreads Around 200,000 jobs are connected to businesses affected by the Gironde fires, while the region’s tourism industry and electricity network face mounting pressure. -
No Comment France veterinary team treats pets of wildfire evacuees A French veterinary team in Bordeaux is caring for pets of Gironde wildfire evacuees, providing food, treatment and support while families await their return home. -
Culture news Archaeologists find oldest library in Iberian Peninsula in Puente Genil Room 10 at Fuente Álamo, a Roman archaeological site, may have been remodelled in the 4th century AD as a library in what was once seen as a mithraeum, a sanctuary to the god Mithras. -
Culture news Oscar winning Irish musician and actor Glen Hansard dies aged 56 following motorcycle crash The singer and actor is fondly remembered as the frontman of The Frames, his solo albums, and for his roles in films ‘The Commitments’ and ‘Once’. -
Modern Nomads How Kazakhstan's summer festivals are making it Central Asia's creative hub From ancient nomadic traditions to contemporary music festivals, Kazakhstan is transforming destinations across the country into stages for massive cultural events. -
Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Edinburgh and Scotland Scotland is a land of ancient castles, proud traditions and famous stories. In this episode of Grand Voyager, Lilly Douse journeys through a country steeped in history. -
Make it Work Bulgarian childcare scheme helps parents back to work by hiring jobseekers An EU-backed Bulgarian scheme solves two problems at once: finding trusted childcare for working parents, and jobs for the unemployed. -
Europe News UN chief Guterres to convene new talks on ending Cyprus' decades-long division The UN-Secretary General did not announce a timeline for the talks, and insisted that it would depend on "adequate preparation" and progress in matters such as confidence-building measures. -
Tech News As the West mulls slowing AI down, will China follow suit or pull ahead? Employees at OpenAI, Anthropic and other top labs want Washington to help pace the AI race. China has spent the year closing the gap, building a rival governance body and betting on open-source models instead. -
No Comment Gaza residents flee before Israeli strike hits mosque area Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Deir al-Balah after an evacuation warning, with footage showing explosions, flames and smoke rising into the night sky. -
Business "He politicises his stance": X, a turning point in Bernard Arnault's communication The LVMH chief has joined X to hit back at Le Monde after its lengthy probe into his empire and private life, breaking with the media shyness that long defined Bernard Arnault. -
Europe News Evacuees return in Spain and French wildfires stabilise, though heatwave keeps authorities on alert The wildfires that swept across Spain and France are among the largest the two countries have experienced in recent history. -
Europe News 'Hands off our game': EU slams FIFA for selling a stake in the World Cup EU Commissioner for Sport Glenn Micallef backs the European Football Association in criticising the plan, which involves Trump’s affinal relative Joshua Kushner, while European countries are reportedly weighing a boycott. -
Europe News Who started the fire? Inside Europe's arson intelligence gap Europe has built advanced systems to detect wildfires and coordinate emergency response. Still, there is no common picture of who starts deliberate fires or why, as arson remains a fragmented national matter. -
Culture news By royal command: Spain mints new euro coin to mark World Cup football success Spain's Royal Mint will issue a 5‑euro silver coin in honour of the men's foootball team winning the 2026 FIFA World Cup in New Jersey earlier this month. -
Travel News Nobu to launch new hotel, restaurant and residences in Portugal’s Algarve region With its second destination in Portugal, the Nobu hospitality brand will introduce a new hotel, restaurant and residential offerings at the Monte Rei resort in the eastern Algarve region. The first guests are expected to be welcomed in 2029. -
Turkey Iraq eyes supplying Turkey with 1 million oil barrels a day amid Hormuz crisis Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Zeydi visited Ankara for his first talks with Erdoğan since taking office, offering to supply Turkey with 1 million barrels of oil per day as Ankara seeks to reduce its dependence on disrupted Gulf routes. -
Business BMW plans to cut around 8,000 jobs in major cost-saving drive The German carmaker has agreed a voluntary redundancy programme targeting administrative and development roles, while ruling out compulsory redundancies and cuts to production jobs, according to media reports. -
No Comment Navas del Rey residents return after Spain wildfire evacuation Residents returned to Navas del Rey after Spain's wildfires, finding burned homes and scorched gardens as firefighters continued battling nearby blazes. -
Culture news DJ Kavinsky, known for his track 'Nightcall', found dead at his Paris home A key figure of the French touch house scene, Kavinsky wrote "Nightcall", the track made famous by the film 'Drive', performed at the Paris 2024 Olympic closing ceremony alongside Angèle and Phoenix. -
Business Porsche profit jumps 34% despite China slump and falling sales Porsche maintained its full-year guidance as cost-cutting and stronger 911 sales lifted profit, despite a 32% fall in Chinese deliveries and plans to eliminate thousands of jobs by 2035. -
Syria Syria hunts down suspects in March coastal attacks, dismantles IS cells in Aleppo Security forces lured a militia commander accused of leading one of the March 2025 assault units into an ambush near Jableh, killing him and a second suspect in an exchange of fire. IS cells were separately dismantled in Aleppo and al-Bab. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 29th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News These are the most welcoming cities for tourists in Europe In the global ranking, nine cities on the continent made the top 20 and it was an Asian city-state which claimed the top spot. -
Europe News Major wildfire breaks out on Greek island Paros as villages evacuated The wildfire reignited overnight and spread across southern Paros. 66 firefighters and seven aircraft are operating, while fresh reinforcements are reaching the island ahead of stronger winds forecast for Wednesday. -
No Comment Dramatic California beach rescue after powerful waves hit Santa Cruz A 16-year-old California lifeguard rescued a 10-year-old boy from powerful waves at Santa Cruz's Seabright State Beach in a dramatic ocean rescue. -
Tech News The EU wants firms to get faster access to innovation from research labs A new voluntary charter aims to help startups and SMEs test their products at Europe's cutting-edge laboratories and pilot facilities — cutting the time it takes to bring innovations to market. -
Business South Korean chipmaker SK hynix reports 1,242% profit surge on booming AI demand Despite record second-quarter profits fuelled by AI demand, SK hynix shares plunged as investors questioned whether the boom can last amid Middle East tensions. -
No Comment Drone footage shows Mount Etna cable car above volcanic landscape Sicily's Etna cable car carries visitors up Europe's active volcano while engineers manage risks from eruptions, gases and harsh conditions. -
Russia Russia issues international arrest warrant for Telegram founder Durov Durov, who holds French and UAE passports and has lived outside Russia for years, called the case politically motivated. The Kremlin frequently targets its political enemies on charges of supporting "terrorism" or "extremism". -
Travel News Czechia, Iceland and Spain among Europe’s top trending destinations for 2026, new data reveals A new survey by Amadeus Travel Intelligence and UN Tourism reveals the European destinations that travellers are keen to explore, the markets fuelling demand and the regions expanding air connectivity. -
No Comment Wisconsin tornado leaves homes damaged and streets covered in debris Residents in Menasha, Wisconsin, survey tornado damage as crews assess destroyed homes, fallen trees and damaged power lines after the storm. -
Economy Despite high inflation, Fed expected to hold rates steady for now The US Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates on Wednesday, although investors were pricing in a 32% chance of an increase on Tuesday night, with analysts describing the decision as the most uncertain in years. -
Culture Series Rocking the Iron Curtain: How Queen’s 1986 Budapest concert cracked the Soviet Bloc On 27 July 1986, a concert by British rock band Queen in Budapest symbolically tore down the Iron Curtain. A crowd of 80,000 filled the People's Stadium to feel the first wave of freedom. The band's official photographer Denis O'Regan recalls that night in an exclusive interview with Euronews. -
Travel News Parisian spot with five-step seasonal menu was just named the best new cocktail bar in the world De Vie in the French capital’s Montorgueil quarter was praised for its innovative concoctions having opened last year. -
Tech News The people building AI are asking governments to 'decelerate' the industry after models broke loose Employees from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google and Meta AI signed the petition following a major autonomous AI hacking scandal. -
No Comment Israeli protesters march in Tel Aviv against West Bank settler violence Israeli protesters marched in Tel Aviv against settler violence in the occupied West Bank as police blocked their route and confronted demonstrators. -
No Comment Japan earthquake shakes Kumamoto newsroom as staff shelter under desks Footage shows newsroom staff taking cover as a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Kumamoto in southwestern Japan, killing 13 people. -
Europe in Motion Wildfires: Europe on track for worst year on record as burned area reaches size of Luxembourg While Madrid braces for "difficult hours ahead", Portugal puts municipalities on maximum wildfire alert. Which countries have suffered the worst damage so far? -
Europe News EU wildfire strategy falls short as southern Europe faces another devastating fire season The European Commission’s wildfire strategy, presented in March, has fallen short as Spain and France face large-scale evacuations and thousands of hectares have already burned. Meanwhile, EU countries have stalled progress on key forest-management rules. -
Sport UEFA issues angry response to FIFA boss Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to investors The new initiative is the second time Infantino has attempted to privatise football assets, with the first being in 2018 where the FIFA chief proposed a multi-billion dollar project to create more global competitions, funded by private investors. -
Climate Sixth-generation wildfires: Why they are more dangerous and how to fight them Fires like those burning for a week in France and Spain are so intense they often make direct firefighting impossible, marking a new pattern driven by climate change that calls for a tailored response. -
Residences Skip the usual stays: These five hidden gem hotels deserve a spot on your holiday shortlist Five properties feature in La Liste’s Discovery Gem Hotel Awards for 2026 – including two in Europe. -
Health news Industrial chicken farms are fuelling the spread of diarrhoea-causing bacteria, study finds Industrial chicken farms are boosting the spread of gastroenteritis-causing bacteria, as the global chicken population has surged to roughly 31 billion birds, new research shows. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 29th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
EU.XL Is the EU's 'Chat Control' the end of private messaging in Europe? EU countries have extended temporary rules allowing platforms to detect child sexual abuse material online voluntarily until 2028. Lawmakers' biggest battle is the permanent "chat control" law that could decide the future of private messaging in Europe. Watch the video. -
Nature How beavers are quietly tackling Europe’s raging wildfires and helping burnt landscapes recover Beavers’ penchant for dam building has created natural fire breaks across Europe, which could help tackle deadly blazes. -
Iran US intercepts Iranian attack and launches joint strikes with Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed militias in Iraq The US military warned Iran to halt its attacks carried out directly or via its regional proxies against Washington’s assets in the Gulf or Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure to “avoid further military response”. -
Tech News Barter returns in app form: Pay with your time instead of money An app allows people to exchange knowledge and skills without money, amid inflation and rising living costs that are driving new forms of collaborative economy. -
Japan Rescuers scramble to locate survivors as death toll climbs to 18 after powerful quake hits southwestern Japan Dozens more remain trapped underneath the rubble as authorities race against the clock to save as many people as possible during the critical 72 hour rescue period. The tremor is the most powerful to hit the region in 10 years since a 7.0 magnitude quake recorded in 2016.