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Climate

7 stunning photos at the intersection of climate, science and health

The shortlist of 25 photos captures our changing world in extraordinary depth, from rooftop picnics to undersea greenhouses.

21/06/2025

Tech News

How is the UK boosting defence? Everything to know about its strategy

Euronews Next takes a closer look at the UK’s war-fighting readiness plan to see what weapons will be procured and whether other countries should follow suit.

21/06/2025

Europe News

UK police searching for pro-Palestinian activists over RAF jet damage

The two suspects sprayed red paint into the planes' turbine engines with repurposed fire extinguishers and caused further damage with crowbars, the group claiming to behind the attack said.

20/06/2025

Climate

Climate change makes England’s 32C June heat 100 times more likely

Adaptation is still lagging behind the growing threat of extreme heat in the UK, the researchers warn.

20/06/2025

Economy

Bank of England holds interest rates amid intensifying inflation risks

As widely expected, the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold as fears grow that the conflict between Israel and Iran will escalate to involve the United States. This would likely send oil prices soaring and push UK inflation further above target.

19/06/2025

Green News

50-50 chance UK will see another 40°C day in 12 years, Met Office says

Many parts of England are expecting their first heatwave of the year this week, as the Met Office warns that hotter summers are on the way.

18/06/2025

Europe News

England and Wales police to collect ethnicity data on child sex abuse

The announcement follows a series of recommendations by Baroness Casey made in her audit on 'grooming gangs', which found that Asian men were overrepresented in three local areas – but more data was needed to gain a national picture.

18/06/2025

Economy

US and UK sign a trade deal, but steel imports are still in question

The two leaders agreed on the details of how to implement the trading terms disclosed last month, including lowering tariffs on key British exports and opening the door of the UK to US imports.

17/06/2025

United Kingdom

Britain’s spy agency appoints first female chief in 116-year history

Blaise Metreweli, a Cambridge graduate who has worked in the intelligence service since 1999, will become the organisation's 18th leader.

16/06/2025

United Kingdom

Foraging forever: Eating magic from Isle of Man forest floor

Rather than using rare ingredients to impress diners, Pippa Lovell’s uses invasive species in her dishes to help the Isle of Man’s biodiversity.

14/06/2025

Art

Rare display for UK AIDS Memorial Quilt amid Trump HIV funding cuts

The UK AIDS Memorial Quilt has been unveiled at London’s Tate Modern, marking the first time the powerful installation has been shown in a major British gallery.

13/06/2025

Economy

UK economy contracts sharply in April: Will the BoE respond?

UK GDP shrank 0.3% in April, the sharpest drop since October 2023, led by declines in services and manufacturing. Labour market data weakened, fuelling speculation of a Bank of England rate cut in August as recession fears grow.

12/06/2025

Destinations

Thousands of visitors pledge good behaviour on Scotland's iconic NC500

The pledge comes after ongoing concerns about road safety and traffic management in the region due to the tourists making the famous journey.

11/06/2025

No Comment

Homes and vehicles torched in Ballymena during anti-immigrant unrest

Protesters clashed with police in Ballymena on Tuesday night, throwing bricks, bottles and fireworks, and setting vehicles ablaze in a second wave of anti-immigrant unrest in Northern Ireland.

11/06/2025

Euronews Tech Talks

From plastics to sunscreen: The battle to clean our oceans | Podcast

Plastic and chemical pollution in marine environments pose a major threat to the health of our oceans. Euronews Tech Talks interviews two experts to understand the scale of the problem and explore the technological solutions that could help address it.

11/06/2025

Europe News

UK to impose sanctions on two Israeli ministers over Gaza comments

Far-right ministers Bezalel Smotrich and Itamar Ben-Gvir are set to be targeted with sanctions for their comments on the war in Gaza, which British Foreign Secretary David Lammy said "incited extremist violence."

10/06/2025

United Kingdom

Surgeon jailed for life in England over attempted murder of colleague

Jonathan Peter Brooks, 61, doused petrol on the floor of Graeme Perks’ home before stabbing him in the abdomen and causing a life-threatening injury.

10/06/2025

Economy

UK unemployment rises to a four-year high as firms cut back on hires

Employers are hesitant to recruit more staff as they contend with a rise in payroll taxes and a bumped-up minimum wage.

10/06/2025

Art

Take a look inside London V&A's massive new storehouse

The V&A has opened its new Storehouse, giving the public unprecedented access to 250,000 extraordinary behind-the-scenes objects - from Elton John’s costumes to Brutalist architecture.

10/06/2025

Culture news

'Day of the Jackal' author Frederick Forsyth dies aged 86

Forsyth wrote more than 25 books including "The Afghan," "The Kill List," and "The Fist of God" that have sold over 75 million copies, his agent Jonathan Lloyd said.

09/06/2025

Green News

UK unveils ‘golden opportunity’ for wider ban on bottom trawling

It comes as pressure ramps up at UNOC in Nice, including with a satirical film featuring Stephen Fry and Theo James.

09/06/2025

United Kingdom

Rutte: NATO must boost air defences fourfold to counter Russia threat

Mark Rutte has urged NATO members on Monday to increase air and missile defences by 400%, warning of a possible Russian attack within five years, advocating for higher military spending targets.

09/06/2025

Europe News

US-style blanket travel bans could be 'viable' in UK, says Tory leader

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on Friday said the UK could introduce its own travel bans, arguing that Britain is being "mugged" by "illegal migration."

06/06/2025

Europe News

Scammers stole €55.8 million from UK tax office in phishing attack

The criminal group behind the scam targeted the online accounts of around 100,000 taxpayers.

05/06/2025

Green News

UK solar power hits record highs during sunniest spring ever

The UK’s solar surge has also cut gas use by €710 million this year.

05/06/2025

Health news

Women warned against using ‘skinny jabs’ whilst pregnant

The UK medicines regulator said all women taking the jabs should ensure they are using an effective form of birth control, and that pregnant women should stop taking them.

05/06/2025