Health news Parents urged to vaccinate kids after child dies of measles in the UK The child’s death from measles comes amid an uptick in infections in both the UK and mainland Europe in recent years. 14/07/2025
Europe News French police catch fugitive who escaped from jail in cellmate's bag Elyazid A, detained for gang-related murder and firearms offences, slipped past prison guards during his cellmate’s release on Friday. 14/07/2025
No Comment Four injured in final bull run of San Fermín Festival in Pamplona Four people were injured on Monday during the final bull run of this year’s San Fermín festival in Pamplona, northern Spain. 14/07/2025
Europe News Euroviews. How Serbia's turn to the West provoked Putin’s reaction It is to be seen if Putin has yet crossed Trump’s “red line” and if Washington is willing to unleash more painful sanctions on Russia. One thing is clear – Moscow’s continued defiance and rogue activities in its neighbourhoods have awakened the Trump administration, Ambassador John B. Craig writes. 14/07/2025
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A murder mystery miniseries starring Eric Bana and Sam Neill, Ari Aster's 'Eddington', and rare behind the scenes images of one of pop arts greatest figures - here's what to look out for this week. 14/07/2025
Europe News EU trade ministers to mull US tariffs as Germany’s Merz cautions calm US President Donald Trump's letter warning the EU that 30% tariffs will apply from 1 August unless a deal is reached has turned up pressure on trade negotiations. 14/07/2025
EuroVerify Fact-checking Antonio Tajani's interpretation of the European flag Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani has described the European flag as symbolising Europe’s 'Judeo-Christian roots', triggering controversy. 14/07/2025
Nutrition What is ‘fibremaxxing’ and should we all be doing it? A wellness trend on TikTok is advocating eating as much fibre as possible. For once, nutrition experts actually agree. 14/07/2025
Europe News EU member states wary on Kallas' 10 options for action against Israel Ten options for action include suspending visa free travel and blocking imports from the Jewish settlements in response to Israel’s breach of the EU-Israel Association Agreement. 14/07/2025
Lifestyle Bal des Pompiers: Is this France’s hottest Bastille Day party? Videos from France’s Fireman’s Balls have become a viral sensation but, as an almost 100 year old tradition, is it really worth the hype? 14/07/2025
France France to invest billions in defence of Europe's freedom, Macron says French President Emmanuel Macron outlined plans on Sunday to boost defence spending in France, warning Europe is facing a "greater threat" than at any time since the end of World War II. 14/07/2025
Europe News Women who run with bulls at Pamplona's San Fermín festival in minority Out of 4,000 runners, only 6% of people who participate in the centuries-old tradition of the bull run are women, according to data from Pamplona's city hall. 13/07/2025
Sport Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to win his maiden Wimbledon title World no. 1 Sinner has won the 2025 Wimbledon title for the first time, defeating defending champion Alcaraz, the first Spanish player to win two consecutive Wimbledon titles. 13/07/2025
Europe News Two people feared missing as torrential rain batters Spain's Catalonia Several countries in Europe issued weather alerts for heavy rainfall and storms. It comes after a large part of the continent experienced extreme heatwaves. 13/07/2025
Europe News Greenland is one of the new frontiers for global race to secure critical minerals European countries and the US are ramping up efforts to reduce reliance on China for these resources. 13/07/2025
Europe News Gisèle Pelicot among hundreds set to receive France's Legion of Honour France's Legion of Honour will be awarded to 589 individuals, including historian Mona Ozouf and musician Pharrell Williams, in recognition of their contributions to society. 13/07/2025
Europe News Leaders of EU and Mexico criticise Trump's 30% tariffs and urge unity Several European leaders and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have expressed disappointment at the 30% tariffs US President Donald Trump has announced, but maintained openness to reach a negotiated solution. 13/07/2025
Food and Drink Polish PM joins Iga Świątek in pasta with strawberries controversy Iga Świątek revealed her favourite dish, pasta with strawberries, after winning her match. The statement sparked differing reactions, while a further post by Polish PM Donald Tusk caused an uproar. 13/07/2025
Europe News Polish FM Sikorski: Anti-immigrant hysteria harms Poland On Saturday, the head of Polish diplomacy expressed concern over growing anti-Semitic and anti-immigrant rhetoric. "There is no acquiescence to the escalating campaign of racism and the anti-Semitism fuelled by it," Radosław Sikorski said in a recording published on the X platform. 13/07/2025
Culture news Medieval Hungarian library battles beetle infection to save national treasures The abbey at Pannonhalma was founded in 996, four years before the establishment of the Hungarian Kingdom. Sitting upon a tall hill in northwestern Hungary, the abbey houses the country's oldest collection of books, as well as many of its earliest and most important written records. 13/07/2025
Culture news UNESCO has announced its new World Heritage List, including Sardis and Thousand Hills from Türkiye The ancient city of Sardis and the Thousand Hills Tumulus were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming Türkiye's 22nd cultural heritage site; Ludwig's castles from Germany, the Carnac stones from France, and the Minoan palaces from Crete were also added to the list. 13/07/2025
Cinema Acting tough: Korek Bojanowksi's debut examines abuse in film schools It's no understatement to say Korek Bojanowski is the pride of Poland. His coming-of-age story, 'A Loss of Balance' has touched a nerve that's echoed far and wide. It was also Poland's choice to screen his debut feature in Brussels at the close the country's presidency of the European Union. 13/07/2025
Culture news German castles and French megaliths become UNESCO World Heritage Sites UNESCO has reviewed the applications of several new World Heritage sites, adding the Carnac Megaliths in France, the Palaces of King Ludwig II of Bavaria and the Minoan Palatial Centres in Crete, Greece to the list. 12/07/2025
Europe News Slovakia aims for EU deal on ending Russian gas imports by Tuesday Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico told reporters in Bratislava he wants to resolve the issue involving the proposed phase-out of all Russian fossil fuels by Tuesday, adding that he spoke to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz about the matter. 12/07/2025
Europe News EU FMs express deep concern over 'deteriorating situation in Georgia' A joint statement by European foreign ministers came in response to a progress report recently approved by the European Parliament on Georig'as accession process. 12/07/2025
Europe News Russia launched 26 missiles and 597 drones at Ukraine, Zelenskyy said The Ukrainian leader urged Western leaders to impose additional sanctions, and said the 'war can only be stopped through strength.' 12/07/2025