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Trump to slam Russia with 'severe' 100% tariffs if no Ukraine deal is made in 50 days

Trump has publicly expressed irritation with Russian President Vladimir Putin’s reluctance to reach a peace deal in Ukraine, accusing the Russian leader of throwing "bulls**t" at Washington.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany's Constitutional Court becomes political football

The Bundestag was supposed to elect three new judges to Germany's highest court. But the vote was canceled due to a dispute over one of the candidates. It is unclear what will happen next.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

What are Patriot missiles and how will they help Ukraine?

The United States is planning to send more Patriot surface-to-air missile defense system to Ukraine, via an EU payment deal, just weeks after other shipments were halted.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Aerial footage shows aftermath of plane crash at Southend Airport

At least four people have been killed after a small plane crashed shortly after take-off at London Southend Airport on Sunday.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Europe walks tightrope amid intensifying US-China rivalry

Can the EU still trust the US after Trump's latest tariff threat? And can it risk closer ties with China? The European bloc is caught between a hard and a rock place.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Donald Trump’s heading back to Britain. Cue a load of complaining.

Trump's Brit fans want a proper address to parliament β€” while the government insists it's not shielding the US president from scrutiny.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

WATCH: Bastille Day celebrations in Paris

Thousands took part in Bastille Day events across France, with a military parade in Paris and international troops on display.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Online platforms get further EU guidance on how to protect minors

The European Commission began a few investigations into potential breaches of the Digital Services Act (DSA) around minor protection.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Can Trump revoke Rosie O'Donnell's US citizenship?

In an escalating feud, the US-born actor has fired back at the president's threat to take away her citizenship. But could Trump even legally do it?

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Heatwaves, floods and sea level rise: UK weather extremes are increasing, Met Office confirms

The pace of change and clustering of record-breaking extreme weather are far from natural, the scientists emphasise.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Spain’s vocational aerospace schools prepare young workers for global careers and skills mobility

In Andalusia, Spain, a state-of-the-art vocational training centre is giving students hands-on skills for the aerospace sectorβ€”part of a broader EU effort to close skill gaps across industries.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Barcelona's Yamal slammed after hiring people with dwarfism to perform at his birthday party

The Barcelona right winger drew criticism online after a post showing a group of people with dwarfism reportedly hired to entertain his guests at his lavish private party circulated online.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sesame Street scandal: Hackers blamed for antisemitic posts on Elmo's X account

Not even beloved children's characters are safe online, as Sesame Street's very own Elmo had its account hijacked by a hacker "who posted disgusting messages, including antisemitic and racist posts."

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Four killed in turboprop plane crash at London Southend Airport

After the crash on Sunday, all flights to and from the airport have been cancelled until further notice, the airport said in social media posts.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French man who escaped prison in cellmates' bag rearrested

A prisoner escaped from a French jail after he fit himself into a bag carried out by his fellow inmate, who was released last week. Authorities have now arrested the escapee.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Brain training for school kids: A boost for learning?

Apps that train cognitive skills claim to help children learn, and some research backs that up. But there are concerns cognitive training hinders reading development.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Can classroom 'brain training' really boost kids' learning?

Apps that train cognitive skills claim to help children learn, and some research backs that up. But there are concerns cognitive training hinders reading development.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Are women overtaking men in cultural employment in the EU?

The year 2024 marks the lowest gender gap in cultural employment in the last decade.However, men still earned more than women in 26 member states.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

At least 30 killed as Syrian government forces clash with Druze militias, Bedouin tribes

The unrest began with a series of tit-for-tat kidnappings between members of the Druze religious minority and Sunni Bedouin clans.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will nuclear powers help keep nukes out of Southeast Asia?

With uncertainty rising in Southeast Asia, some regional leaders are doubling down on the decades-old SEANWFZ treaty aimed to keep out nuclear weapons. The US, Russia and China could use it as a diplomatic lever.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Zelenskyy names Deputy Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko as Ukraine's new PM

Svyrydenko has a background as an economist and has held several positions in the Ukrainian government, including Minister of Economic Development and Trade and Deputy Head of the Office of the President.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UniCredit Banco BPM merger battle deepens as Brussels warns Italy against unlawful interference

Rome’s use of the β€˜Gold Power’ rule to impose conditions on the merger is controversial because the two companies are both Italian and there is no apparent threat to national security.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU's AI Code ready for companies to sign next week

Both the member states and the European Commission need to formally give the green light to the Code, which helps providers of AI systems comply with the EU’s AI Act.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Spanish police detain eight people after anti-migrant clashes in Torre-Pacheco

Clashes in the town broke out on Saturday night after a 68-year-old man told Spanish media he had been beaten up earlier in the week by three men of North African origin.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Music industry faces censorship after Bob Vylan controversy

The UK punk duo who chanted "Death to the IDF" at Glastonbury festival are facing concert cancellations. Event organizers feel the pressure to deplatform the "high risk" protest group.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US envoy to Ukraine has 'productive' meeting with Zelenskyy ahead of Trump announcement

The US president said he was ready to send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine after several months of mixed signals around continued US support for Kyiv.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Wizz Air halts Abu Dhabi operations as instability threatens profits

Wizz Air's decision to end operations out of its hub in Abu Dhabi comes as it aims to focus on its core markets in Central and Eastern Europe.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Explaining the irony going viral of The White House's 'Superman Trump' post

The new Superman movie is out and it is a fantastic blockbuster outing for the start of the new era of DC Studios. And The White House's official X account has joined in on the fun... Except social media users have pointed out a certain irony...

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US trade 'almost impossible' in case of Trump tariffs β€” EU

The European Union's trade chief, Maros Sefcovic, says the bloc hopes for a deal with the US despite President Donald Trump's threat of 30% levies. But the clock is ticking as August 1 approaches.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

France celebrates Bastille Day with annual military parade in Paris

Bastille Day is France's biggest holiday, celebrated annually on 14 July to commemorate the Storming of the Bastille in 1789 that sparked the French Revolution.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Listen: How the EU plans to respond to Trump’s 30% trade blow

In this episode, Evi Kiorri covers Donald Trump's surprise announcement of a 30 percent tariff on nearly all EU imports starting in August β€” a move that caught Brussels off guard.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Trump puzzles Chelsea players as he crashes Club World Cup trophy party

Cole Palmer shone as he led Chelsea to a 3-0 victory over PSG in the Club World Cup, with US President Donald Trump surprisingly attending the trophy ceremony.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU Commission plans major overhaul of budget, merging agricultural and regional funds

A leaked document reveals that the European Commission is considering a major overhaul of the EU’s long-term budget by merging the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) with cohesion policy under a single programming framework.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | July 14th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Famous and controversial French TV presenter Thierry Ardisson dies aged 76

Through an ElysΓ©e statement, French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute to the memory of Thierry Ardisson, calling him the man who β€œhelped write the history of French television.”

Published on: July 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews