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Turkish police detain cartoonist over Prophet Muhammad caricature

Leman magazine's cartoon, depicting Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses exchanging greetings as missiles rain down from the sky, has led to the arrest of the cartoonist and several protests.

01/07/2025

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Turkey battles wildfires as heatwave grips Europe

Wildfires in Turkey have forced over 50,000 people to evacuate from 41 locations, damaging more than 200 homes and several businesses.

30/06/2025

West Bank

Israeli settlers set fire at military base in the West Bank

On Wednesday, three Palestinians were killed when Jewish settlers stormed the West Bank village of Karf Malik.

30/06/2025

Gaza

Netanyahu says there are ‘broad regional possibilities’ for ceasefires

“Make the deal in Gaza. Get the hostages back!!!” US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform on Sunday morning.

29/06/2025

Turkey

New paths for dialogue in the Middle East?

US Ambassador to the Republic of Türkiye Thomas Barrack says that the escalation between Iran and Israel has created a "new path" in the Middle East and points to talks behind the scenes between Syria and Israel on all issues.

29/06/2025

Israel

Israel orders mass evacuations in northern Gaza

On Sunday, President Trump urged a ceasefire deal for Gaza. Simultaneously, Israel ordered new mass evacuations in northern Gaza as it plans to expand its military operation in the area.

29/06/2025

Gaza

At least 62 Palestinians killed by Israeli strikes since Friday

According to the Shifa Hospital in northern Gaza, eight people were burnt to death after Israeli shelling on a school in the Jabaliya refugee camp.

28/06/2025

The Dialogue

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is taking the game global

In partnership with Media City

The NBA legend and 3-time Olympic Gold medalist is now serving as the FIBA World Cup Qatar 2027 Global Ambassador, on a mission to grow the game internationally.

28/06/2025

Gaza

At least 18 dead after Israeli strike hits Gaza street, hospitals say

The chaos around aid distribution continues in the Strip, exacerbated by looting and violence.

27/06/2025

Health news

Mothers and doctors in Gaza say formula shortages risk babies’ lives

Rights groups say the war and the blockade have sparked a humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, though Israel says it is allowing in vital aid.

26/06/2025

Qatar 365

New climate-resistant initiatives underway in Qatar to conserve water in the desert

In partnership with Media City

With Qatar’s arid and dry climate in mind, two Qatar-based eco-friendly tech companies are using innovative climate-resistant solutions to capture moisture from the sky to produce water – one quenches the thirst of humans and the other produces water for crops.

25/06/2025

Gaza

Explosive on armoured vehicle kills seven Israeli soldiers in Gaza

Since the beginning of the Israel-Hamas war on 7 October 2023 after Hamas-led militants attacked Israel, more than 860 Israeli soldiers have died, over 400 of those while fighting in Gaza.

25/06/2025

Destinations

Where to find Türkiye’s most spectacular hidden gems

In partnership with GoTürkiye

While Türkiye is well-known for iconic sights such as the Hagia Sophia, the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, and the ancient ruins of Ephesus, visitors willing to get off the beaten track will find a wealth of lesser-known destinations.

25/06/2025

Qatar

Life back to normal in Doha after Iran fires missiles at Al Udeid base

It later emerged that Iran had informed both the US and Qatar of the imminent strike, meaning Qatari air defences were able to shoot down the missiles.

24/06/2025

Gaza

At least 25 killed after Israeli army opens fire near Gaza aid trucks

The Israeli military fired near Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza, killing 25 and wounding 146.

24/06/2025

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Iran targets Tel Aviv with missile strikes, causing damage

An Israeli rescue service said Iranian missiles struck areas in northern and central Israel after the U.S. carried out strikes on Iran.

23/06/2025

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Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria

Suicide bomber kills at least 20 in Greek Orthodox church in Syria

23/06/2025

Syria

At least 25 people killed in terrorist attack on church in Syria

A suicide bomber killed at least 25 and injured 63 in an Eastern Orthodox church near Damascus.

23/06/2025

Israel

Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel following US attack

Iran launched a wave of ballistic missiles at northern and central Israel, just hours after the United States bombed three of its nuclear sites.

22/06/2025

Gaza

Israel recovers bodies of three hostages in Gaza

Two of the hostages were killed during the Hamas attack on 7 October 2023; the third, Samerano, was abducted from the Nova music festival.

22/06/2025

Europe

Turkish President Erdogan warns against 'new Sykes-Picot order'

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called for stronger solidarity among Islamic nations to counter Israeli actions in the Middle East, accusing Israel of causing regional and global insecurity and likening Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler.

21/06/2025

EuroVerify

Verifying conflicting accounts of Iran's strike on an Israeli hospital

Israel has described Thursday's air strike on Soroka hospital as a "deliberate" strike on a civilian target. Iran says it was targeting military sites. Euroverify investigates.

20/06/2025

Tech News

Iranian strikes show Israel's aerial defense is not ironclad

Here's a closer look at Israel's missile defence system as Iran's missiles continue to get through.

20/06/2025

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Iranian missile strike sparks fires and causes damage in Beersheba

A missile fired from Iran struck near a residential building in the southern Israeli city of Beersheba early Friday, injuring five and igniting several fires.

20/06/2025

Israel

Israelis face daily fears of missile strikes as Iran conflict surges

Euronews spoke to people in Israel about how they are coping with the country's conflict with Iran and the daily threat of incoming rockets striking residential areas.

20/06/2025

Israel

Israel offers historic 'bigger picture of hope' and firm EU relations

As its military gains the upper hand in its conflict with Iran so far, Israel is now proceeding to expand on its reasons for action and its vision towards “a bigger picture,” in a broader Middle East and Europe-related context that transcends its current offensive in Iran.

19/06/2025