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France holds annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron led a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe on Monday as France held its annual Bastille Day parade and events across the country.

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

Parents urged to vaccinate their 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.

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

What is Liquified Natural Gas?

Louisiana is the latest US state to label LNG as "green" energy. But how can a fossil fuel that emits many planet-heating greenhouse gases be clean?

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

Why LNG is not clean and green

Louisiana is the latest US state to label LNG as "green" energy. But how can a fossil fuel that emits many planet-heating greenhouse gases be clean?

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

German backpacker explains how she got lost in Australia

Carolina Wilga thanked Australians for their help, saying she made it out of the wilderness because of the "outpouring of support." She had spent 11 nights in Australia's remote Outback.

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

Trump trade tariff madness: Four red lines for EU

The EU is not used to negotiating with a mega bully in this manner and is only now, very late in the day, finding out that its standard approach of seeking compromise and mutual gains is mocked by the White House, writes former EU trade negotiator John Clarke.

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

French police catch fugitive who escaped from Lyon prison in cellmate's luggage

Elyazid A, detained for gang-related murder and firearms offences, slipped past prison guards during his cellmate’s release on Friday.

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

Four injured in final bull run of San FermΓ­n Festival in Pamplona

Four people were injured on Monday during the final bull run of this year’s San FermΓ­n festival in Pamplona, northern Spain.

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

Man arrested after Stone of Destiny glass broken at Scottish museum

The glass display protecting the rare artefact was broken and the stone was not damaged in the incident. What is the Stone of Destiny and why is it so important in British history?

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

Can debt-laden NATO members spend billions more on defense?

NATO members plan to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035 β€” a "quantum leap," according to the military alliance's chief, Mark Rutte. But there are doubts that the most indebted members really afford the hike.

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

European markets open in the red after Trump threatens 30% EU tariff

The president of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen said the EU would not impose retaliatory tariffs on US imports before 1 August, allowing time for negotiation.

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

Exit light, enter gripe: Metallica forces US Department of Defense to withdraw social media video

The US Department of Defense posted a social media video with one of Metallica’s best-known songs – without the band’s authorisation.

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

How Serbia's turn to the West provoked Putin’s reaction

It is to be seen if Putin has yet crossed Trump’s β€œred 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.

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

Culture Agenda: 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.

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

The biggest piece of Mars on Earth is being auctioned off in New York

This is the first time such an historical and rare piece is auctioned off. Sotheby’s says the eventual buyer of the items is guaranteed to own a piece of history.

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

China’s exports beat expectations with US trade agreement now secured

Exports to the US remained in negative territory in June although the decline was softer than in May. There was an annual rise in exports sent to other nations as China seeks to diversify its trade.

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

Donald Trump threatens to revoke comedian Rosie O'Donnell's US citizenship

Donald Trump has said he is considering "taking away" the US citizenship of actress and comedian Rosie O'Donnell - despite a Supreme Court ruling that expressly prohibits him or the government from doing so.

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

Germany updates: Defense Minister Pistorius heads to US

Germany's defense minister is due to hold talks with his counterpart in Washington on Ukraine and NATO. DW rounds up the latest headlines from Germany.

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

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.

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

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.

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

Latest news bulletin | July 14th – Morning

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

β€˜Fibremaxxing’: Why nutrition experts can actually get behind TikTok’s latest wellness trend

A wellness trend on TikTok is advocating eating as much fibre as possible. For once, nutrition experts actually agree.

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

2028-2034 EU budget, Israel talks, Russian sanctions in focus This WEEK

The European Commission is expected to unveil its proposal for the EU’s next long-term budget on Wednesday, covering 2028–2034, while EU foreign ministers will discuss ways to pressure Israel to comply with international law β€” and aim to adopt a new package of sanctions against Russia on Tuesday.

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

Gisele Pelicot awarded France's highest civilian honor

Pelicot's landmark case led to reforms in France's rape laws after she bravely testified about enduring a decade of sexual abuse.

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

Syria: Dozens killed in sectarian clashes

Clashes between Bedouin Sunni tribes and Druze fighters in the southern city of Sweida have killed dozens of people. The area also saw deadly sectarian violence in April and May.

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

King Charles to host Trump at Windsor Castle in September

Donald Trump will get the full Royal treatment for an unprecedented second time. But not everyone is happy about it.

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

Europe's freedom faces greatest threat since WW2, Macron says

The French president has called for his country's defence spending to rise by 3.5bn (3bn) in 2026.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

The 'strongman' PM who inspired Trump's playbook - but now finds his power crumbling

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban finds his power under threat, but not in the way one might expect.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Donald Trump’s UK state visit set for September β€” when MPs are away

The British parliament β€” home to plenty of Trump critics β€” will be in recess during the U.S. president's big trip.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Club World Cup final: A win for Chelsea, FIFA and Trump

A sensational display from Cole Palmer and Chelsea stunned Paris Saint-Germain, with a 3-0 win securing the Club World Cup title. FIFA boss Gianni Infantino and watching US President Donald Trump also made gains.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Macron promises billions more for French defense budget

The French president says the country will spend 64 billion on its military in 2027 in the current "age of predators."

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

France: Macron announces plans to boost defense spending

The French president has announced 6.5 billion in extra military spending in the next two years. He said Europe is under a greater threat than at any point since the end of World War II.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Labour MPs challenge UK fiscal watchdog after welfare debacle

Influential grouping of backbench MPs want less frequent 'crystal ball' forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility after an ill-fated scramble to find billions in welfare savings.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

South Africa's Ramaphosa suspends police minister, launches Inquiry

President Cyril Ramaphosa placed Senzo Mchunu on immediate leave due to allegations of collusion with a criminal syndicate and interference in high-profile investigations.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Women who run with bulls at Pamplona's San FermΓ­n festival remain a 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.

Published on: July 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews