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Hunger surge strikes Middle East and Africa, UN survey shows

Global crises are fueling hunger in Africa and the Middle East, with trade tensions, conflicts, and climate change driving food inflation, according to the UN's SOFI report.

28/07/2025

Europe News

Five things we don't know yet about the EU-US trade deal

The EU and the US struck a long-awaited agreement on Sunday, establishing a 15% tariff on EU exports, with certain sectors exempted. However key details remain unclear.

28/07/2025

Europe News

Floods hit Romania as wildfires rage in Turkey and Albania

In Turkey, three volunteer firefighters were killed when their vehicle overturned near Bursa, and at least 17 people have died in fires since late June.

28/07/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries recognise Palestine amid France's decision?

France is set to recognise the state of Palestine in September. Ten EU countries have already taken this step, with Sweden leading as the first member state to do so.

28/07/2025

Health news

EU-US trade deal leaves future of pharma tariffs uncertain

Despite a new EU-US trade deal, tariffs on pharmaceuticals remain uncertain and unchanged for now, pending the outcome of a US national security investigation that could later impose duties of up to 15%.

28/07/2025

Europe News

'Best we could get': Brussels defends EU-US deal as criticism mounts

"This is clearly the best deal we could get under very difficult circumstances," said Maroš Šefčovič, the European Commissioner for Trade.

28/07/2025

EuroVerify

Debunking claims that sunscreen is harmful and causes cancer

Summer is officially here. While many Europeans have been swapping their computers and desk chairs for beachside sun loungers, the longstanding online debate about sunscreen persists.

28/07/2025

Europe News

Trump shortens Russia's peace deal deadline from 50 to '10 or 12 days'

Earlier this month, Trump said he had given Moscow 50 days to reach a peace deal or face what he said would be "very severe" economic sanctions during a visit to Washington by NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.

28/07/2025

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Margo the whippet wins UK Dog Surf Championships

A whippet named Margo and her owner Carl Barnes have claimed victory at the UK’s Dog Surf Championships on Sunday, held at Branksome Dene Chine Beach in Dorset.

28/07/2025

Europe News

EU proposes to suspend Israeli access to research fund over Gaza war

The European Commission is tabling the suspension of Israel's access to the EU's Horizon Research fund as a consequence of the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. It comes after an accord between the two sides for Israel to substantially increase aid to Gaza has not materialised, say EU sources.

28/07/2025

Health news

Millions in Europe unknowingly living with hepatitis, officials warn

European health authorities called for countries to improve testing, vaccination, and access to treatment.

28/07/2025

Russia

Aeroflot cancels flights after pro-Ukrainian hackers disrupt systems

Aeroflot cancelled dozens of flights after a pro-Ukrainian hacker group, Silent Crow, claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on the airline's systems.

28/07/2025

Europe News

Landslide caused deadly train crash in Biberach, German police say

A preliminary investigation into a train crash that killed three people in Baden-Württemberg on Sunday indicates the train was likely derailed due to a landslide caused by heavy rain.

28/07/2025

Europe News

French MPs across the political spectrum slam US-EU trade agreement

The agreement reached on Sunday between Brussels and Washington, which places customs duties of 15% on EU exports to the United States, has caused an uproar among French MPs.

28/07/2025

Tech News

Google admits its earthquake alert system failed during Turkey’s quake

Despite the potential to alert millions, only 469 high-level “Take Action” warnings were sent out before the initial 7.8 magnitude quake.

28/07/2025

Tech News

EU Commission finds Temu in breach of online platform rules

The investigation under the Digital Services Act into the Chinese e-commerce platform began in October 2024.

28/07/2025

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Germany: 3 dead, several injured in regional train accident

A regional passenger train derailed in southern Germany on Sunday, killing three people and leaving several others with serious injuries, according to federal police quoted by German news agency dpa.

28/07/2025

Tech News

VPN searches soar in the UK after new online age checks enacted

Searches for virtual private networks (VPNs) have surged in the UK after new age verification requirements were enacted for people accessing adult websites.

28/07/2025

Europe News

After the trade deal..., Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' editor in chief, EU news, Jeremy Fleming-Jones.

28/07/2025

Europe News

Trump and Starmer discuss Ukraine and Gaza during meeting in Scotland

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer met with US President Donald Trump on Monday at the American leader's golf resort in Scotland, where they discussed the 'desperate situation' in Gaza and ending the war in Ukraine.

28/07/2025

Travel News

Moscow starts first direct passenger flights to North Korea in decades

The first flight operated by Russian carrier Nordwind took off from Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport on Sunday.

28/07/2025

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

An exhibition exploring beauty behind a screen, a Netflix sitcom that'll nourish your soul, and one of the most disturbing horror movies you'll see all year - here's what to look out for this week.

28/07/2025

Europe News

Euroviews. The Baltics scored a key European victory on energy security that can inspire others

Through smart policymaking, courage and collaboration, the Baltic states can serve as an inspiration to many countries around the world, the IEA executive director and the energy ministers of the three Baltic states write in an Euronews exclusive.

28/07/2025

Culture news

Skeleton of medieval knight found at former Polish ice cream shop

An unusual discovery has been made beneath the now defunct, iconic ice cream parlour 'Teddy' in Gdańsk. It is the skeleton of a medieval knight, who has been christened the 'Gdańsk Lancelot'.

28/07/2025

Economy

How much has monthly rent in European city centres changed since 2020?

The eye-watering prices of rent in city centres across Europe keeps increasing, with only five European cities having average rents below €2,000 for a three-bedroom apartment, according to a new report from Deutsche Bank.

28/07/2025

Europe News

On defence, France and Germany are inching closer but remain far apart

Germany has a lot of catching up to do but has plenty of fiscal space to do it.

28/07/2025