Economy
Food inflation to soar due to energy and fertiliser crisis, UN says
Rising energy and fertiliser prices are likely to continue contributing to food inflation globally, the UN warned in its latest report. This in turn can drive up the cost of a healthy diet and threaten progress against global hunger.
Europe Today
Will Greece derail the EU's latest Russia sanctions?
The EU is racing to approve a new package of sanctions against Russia, but Greece is unexpectedly blocking it. Meanwhile, one year after the EU struck a controversial trade deal with the US, we examine its impact on Europe and analyse Trump's recent move to impose a 50% tariff on Canadian goods.
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Europe Today
Spain crowned World Cup champions as US strikes in Iran continue
Spain have been crowned World Cup champions for the second time in their history after defeating Argentina 1-0 in extra time last night. Meanwhile, the US has continued to strike Iran for the ninth consecutive night and Andy Burnham is set to become the UK’s new prime minister today.
Djibouti
Special report: EU eyes wider mandate as Red Sea Houthi threat grows
In a special report from EU patrol ships in Djibouti, Kaja Kallas told Euronews that the 27-member bloc was discussing expanding Aspides' mandate and that ships pledged to a Hormuz coalition could be redeployed to the Red Sea in the interim.
Qatar
Qatar’s air defence intercepts fresh Iranian missile barrage over Doha
Iran has unleashed a new wave of attacks across the Gulf, targeting Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan, following Tehran’s continuous threats of dragging the Gulf countries back into its escalating confrontation with the US over the Strait of Hormuz.
Economy
Heatwaves could drive Europe's food prices higher next year
While food inflation has eased across the eurozone, economists say this summer's extreme heat is now a bigger threat to next year's supermarket prices than the recent Iran war, as damaged harvests could outweigh the fading impact of higher oil and fertiliser costs.
Iran
Video shows US sea drones attacking Iranian naval facility
The US military has released video it says shows three Corsair unmanned surface vessels striking a ship maintenance facility and submarine at Iran's Bandar Abbas Naval Base on 12 July. US Central Command says it was the first combat use of American sea drones.
Europe Today
Tensions high in the Middle East as Trump vows 20% Hormuz shipping fee
The tensions in the Persian Gulf remain high. US President Trump said the United States would take over the Strait of Hormuz and charge a fee of 20% for all cargo shipped through the waterway. Earlier, Trump declared the strait will remain open, “with or without Iran”.
