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Economy
ECB holds rates at 2.25% as reignited Iran war boosts inflation fears
The European Central Bank left interest rates unchanged on Thursday, pausing after June's first hike in three years as easing inflation bought policymakers time, while renewed fighting in the Middle East caused a new rise in energy prices, keeping another hike firmly on the table for autumn.
The Cube
Norway fire falsely linked to an Israeli settlement import ban
A massive fire in Norway has destroyed more than 100 homes and forced hundreds of people to evacuate. As the blaze spread, posts on social media began linking it to claims that Oslo had banned imports of Israeli settlement products. The Cube investigates.
Europe
Brussels slaps €890m fine on Google despite looming new US tariffs
Brussels fined Google €890 million under its Big Tech rulebook for favouring its own services in search results and restricting app developers, despite Washington preparing a fresh set of trade tariffs as current ones are expiring.
Europe Today
"NATO will defend Bulgaria against any action by Iran," official warns
Iran has threatened Bulgaria after the government sit aid plans to host US military aircraft. Tehran warned Sofia must not allow its territory to become a launchpad for operations against Tehran. Colonel Martin O'Donnell tells Euronews NATO is ready to defend Bulgaria should it come under attack.
Russia
Russia strips rights of citizens abroad in sweeping new 'traitor' law
The Duma approved measures that freeze accounts, seize property and block consular services including passport renewal for Russians abroad who are evading charges at home. Lawyers said the law meant "de facto loss of citizenship," with political activists and journalists among those most at risk.
