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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.'

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US: Worker reportedly dies after immigration raid on farm

Raids are part of Donald Trump's efforts to detain undocumented immigrants in the United States. During the raid on a farm that reportedly led to the death of a worker, officers arrested 200 undocumented immigrants.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

For France's far right, US ties demand careful balancing act

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally is eyeing the 2027 elections. But the party is wary of the fallout for France from the Trump administration's policies.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

For France's surging far right, US ties demand careful balancing act

Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally is eyeing the 2027 elections. But the party is wary of the fallout for France from the Trump administration's policies.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump weighs new Ukraine aid package

The administration’s first military assistance to Ukraine would come after a controversial halt in weapons to Kyiv.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Heading to the coast? European beachgoers face risks from bacteria as summer heats up, officials say

Vibrio bacteria, which can cause serious infections, are often found in the Baltic Sea but have also appeared in the North Sea and enclosed bathing sites.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Raccoons may look cute, but scientists warn they’re causing ecological havoc in Germany

Raccoons join hornets, ibis and some kinds of algae as invasive species putting Europe’s biodiversity at risk.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany debates quota for immigrant students

Education Minister Karin Prien has proposed limiting the number of immigrant children in Germany's schools. This has been met with both approval and criticism.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

β€˜What can I do with 650kg of watermelon rind?’: Inside the Irish hotel rethinking food waste

The hospitality industry generates a quarter of all food waste. This Irish hotel proves it doesn’t have to.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Could electric aeroplanes be the future of flight? Watch Denmark’s first test flight

The plane can be charged using a standard fast charger for electric cars in just 20 to 40 minutes, according to its developers. Experts say airports will need to gradually expand charging infrastructures for electric aircraft.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Engine fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, preliminary report reveals

On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad. All 230 passengers on board, except for one, were killed.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Lost and found: Peru unveils sacred city of Caral hidden for nearly 4,000 years

Its strategic location between two important pre-Columbian valleys and the discovery of ceremonial artefacts support the thesis that the Caralian community, which developed around 1800-1500 BC, had intense relations with other peoples.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UN refugee agency tries to help millions of displaced Ukrainians stay close to home

Russia recently intensified a series of long-range Shahed drone attacks on Ukrainian cities, which often also include ballistic and cruise missiles as well as powerful glide bombs.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Brussels, my love? US continues arms deliveries to Ukraine - for how long?

In this edition of our weekly talk show, panellists discussed the situation in Ukraine, Moldova's desire to fast-track EU accession and the future role of women in the military.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | July 12th – 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 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK wine duty: Are hotter countries really being taxed more on their wine?

The UK changed the way it taxes wine in February, five months on, as one of the biggest importers in the world, how is that affecting the industry in Europe?

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

United States: Wildfires force evacuations from the Grand Canyon

People have been ordered to leave areas near the world famous Grand Canyon in Arizona due to rapidly spreading wildfires which were sparked by lightning.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Prada to partner with Indian artisans after sandal backlash

The backlash over a sandal resembling the traditional Kolhapuri design saw calls for greater recognition of Indian craftsmanship.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Son of Mexico's 'El Chapo' pleads guilty in US drugs case

Ovidio Guzman Lopez, a son of imprisoned former Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, pleaded guilty to four drug trafficking charges. Guzman Lopez was facing a maximum of life in prison.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump visits Texas flood sites amid search for missing

US President Donald Trump visited parts of Texas that were hit by floods that left at least 120 people dead, while more than 170 remain missing.

Published on: July 12, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US has resumed military supplies to Ukraine, Zelensky says

It comes after US President Donald Trump announced a new deal to supply air defence systems via Nato.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

US: Court throws out plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind

A divided federal appeals court has scrapped an agreement that would have allowed the alleged September 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed to plead guilty in a deal sparing him the risk of execution.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Air India crash linked to sudden fuel switch shutdown

A preliminary report into the June 12 crash in Ahmedabad shows the fuel control switches, used to shut down the engines, were moved to the cutoff position.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US appeals court throws out plea deal for alleged mastermind of 11 September terror attacks

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, a close confidant of Osama bin Laden and widely regarded as the architect of the 9/11 attacks, was captured on 1 March, 2003 in Rawalpindi, Pakistan, and transferred to the infamous Guantanamo Bay detention facility.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Lufthansa CEO's wife investigated over fatal accident

Vivian Spohr, wife of Lufthansa’s CEO, is under investigation for negligent homicide in Italy. She allegedly struck and killed a 24-year-old woman at a crosswalk while holidaying in Sardinia.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Kidnapped, abused: Reports of missing Alawite women in Syria

Dozens of Syrian Alawite women are missing β€” thought to have been abducted or worse. Motives behind the suspected abductions are thought to be political and criminal.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine and EU launch €100 million military innovation partnership, officials in Rome say

BraveTech EU is the first major tech alliance between Ukraine and Europe on equal terms, with each side set to invest 50 million in the programme.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Families of Israeli hostages in Gaza rally support in Berlin

Hamas continues to hold 59 hostages in Gaza, including seven German-Israeli nationals β€” five of whom are believed to be alive. Their relatives visited Berlin to call for their release.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Gaza: UN says nearly 800 killed near aid centers since May

The OHCHR released figures that showed at least 798 people have been killed trying to access aid in the Gaza Strip over the past 10 weeks. The much-maligned GHF have cast doubt on the veracity of the numbers.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU's population hits record 450 million with numbers driven by migration, Eurostat says

The EU has recorded more deaths than births annually since 2012, which means migration is the only driver of population growth.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Victory for Trump as EU backs down on digital taxes in next budget

Shelving the plan could help EU persuade the U.S. to give it a more favorable trade deal and comes just two months after the Commission suggested it.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Outrage in Brazil as Donald Trump threatens tariffs of 50%

US President Donald Trump plans to impose hefty tariffs to punish Brazil for what he calls a political "witch hunt" against authoritarian former President Jair Bolsonaro, his friend and ally.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

German steak heiress on trial over kidnapping own children

Block House steak chain heiress Christina Block is in court accused of masterminding a cross-border kidnapping. She and ex-TV host Gerhard Delling deny snatching her children from Denmark after a bitter custody fight.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Two visions of European finance clash at elite Italian banking gathering

A bitter clash between the EU and Rome over a proposed bank merger reveals two contrasting visions for Europe.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Portugal's parliament reclassifies rape as public crime bringing it in line with Europe

Several Socialist Party (PS) MPs voted in favour of the reclassification, despite their party's official abstention on some proposals.

Published on: July 11, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews