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At least 66 including 10 children killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza, hospitals and aid workers say

At least 66 people died in Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, including children waiting for nutritional supplements, according to hospitals and international aid workers in the Strip.

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

Is Serbia in for a summer of civil disobedience?

After eight months of peaceful demonstrations, there are signs that the protest movement in Serbia is changing tack. As police violence intensifies, protesters urge elections β€” and find new ways to exert pressure.

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

Lula vows retaliatory tariffs if Trump imposes 50% levies on Brazil

Brazilian President Lula da Silva warns of retaliatory tariffs on the US if Trump imposes a 50% levy over Bolsonaro's trial, risking a trade war.

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

UK economy contracts again in May despite government growth push

A modest 0.1% expansion was expected, although tariffs and tax increases continue to hamper growth.

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

Starmer and Macron plead for patience in an impatient world

The UK and France have agreed a "one in, one out" deal for migrants crossing the Channel.

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

Watch: Smoke billows from luxury yacht fire in St Tropez

People watch on as a blaze rips through the deck of a yacht moored in the French Riviera.

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

Ukraine war: Russian strikes damage Kharkiv maternity ward

Russia targeted Ukraine's second-largest city, Kharkiv, with a barrage of drones, badly damaging a maternity ward there. Plus, speculation swirls as US President Donald Trump teases a "major announcement" on Russia.

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

'We're worried about our future': Srebrenica massacre's tensions still felt 30 years on

While communities in Sarajevo mark three decades since the massacre, denial of the genocide in on the rise.

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

Paris icon Moulin Rouge windmill turns again after accident

Hundreds gathered at the cabaret and tourist attraction in the French capital to see the famous windmill's sails start turning again over a year after they were knocked down during a storm.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US: Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump administration for $20 mln

The Columbia University graduate and Palestinian activist was held for months after being arrested by immigration agents. The US government had sought to deport him over his role in campus protests over the war in Gaza.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Rosenberg: Putin determined to press on despite threat of tougher sanctions

Despite pressure from Donald Trump's White House, Russia remain committed to its war effort in Ukraine.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Jane Birkin’s original HermΓ¨s bag sells for €8 million at auction in Paris

Born out of a chance encounter, Jane Birkin's original Hermès bag has surpassed all expectations and sold for 8.6 million in Paris to become the second most valuable fashion item ever bought at an auction.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany updates: Railroad operator seeks modernization delay

German railway operator Deutsche Bahn wants to put off line modernization projects for another year. Volkswagen has stopped delivering its ID.Buzz to the US, with US tariffs cited as one reason.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russia bombs Kyiv as Ukraine donors meet in Rome

Kyiv's allies and donors are meeting as Russian strikes on Kyiv killed at least 2 people. German Chancellor Merz has said Germany is ready to buy Patriot air defense systems for Ukraine.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany pledges Patriot air defense for Ukraine

Chancellor Merz has said Germany is ready to buy US-made Patriot systems for Ukraine. At the summit in Rome where he spoke, allies pledged over 10 billion for rebuilding as Zelenskyy warned of more Russian attacks.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UK vs Oasis: What's the story (morning glory) against the band's fans?

A new study shows that not everyone is happy with Oasis' return and their fans. Why do they have such a bad reputation and is the backlash warranted?

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU weighs suspending Israel ties over Gaza crisis

The proposed measures come as the bloc faces growing pressure to take action.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

France and UK agree to joint migration deal

France and the UK agreed on a "one in, one out" returns scheme, to address migrant crossings over the English Channel. UK PM Keir Starmer had been under pressure to address a high influx of migration into Britain.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How many people cross the Channel in small boats?

Sir Keir Starmer has promised to "smash the gangs" which smuggle people across the English Channel.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Latin American migrants give up on Trump's United States

As US President Donald Trump pushes deportations, many people are heading back to their home countries under duress. Their journeys and returns can exposed them to new perils.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

European allies step up plans for Ukraine stabilisation force with US attending talks

Coalition members said they had agreed on a Paris headquarters for the first year of the force and then rotating it to London.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Swedish minister reveals teenage son linked to extremist groups

Forssell says he will not resign over the issue and that his son has severed all ties with the groups.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Illegal crossings into EU down 20 percent in first half of 2025, Frontex says

Border agency says 75,900 migrants entered the bloc illegally from January through the end of June.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Overnight firefighting efforts contain fires in Greece

Wildfires that ignited on Wednesday near Asprochori in Oropos, close to Athens, and on the island of Thassos are now largely under control, authorities said.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How does English football fix its competitiveness issue?

Every footballer dreams of one day playing in the English Premier League. Due to the Pyramid system, their dreams could come true.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US judge pauses Trump order ending birthright citizenship

A US federal judge has blocked Trump's move to end birthright citizenship for some babies. The New Hampshire ruling makes the case a class action, covering all families at risk nationwide.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Brazil weighs response to Trump's 50% tariffs

Brazil's government threatened reciprocal measures after Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Brazil for its prosecution of far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro. Trump called the case against Bolsonaro a "witch hunt."

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Tighter borders and aid cuts could risk greater instability, UN migration chief warns

Amy Pope's comments come as European countries shift towards stricter migration policies, with more funding for expanded deportation efforts and for transit countries to deter migrants.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Starmer and Macron seal limited migration deal

β€œWe simply can't solve a challenge like this by acting alone," British prime minister says β€” as French president says Brexit sold Brits "a lie."

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ukrainian intelligence officer shot dead in Kyiv

The senior agent was shot in a car park in broad daylight on Thursday morning, CCTV shows.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Greece plans new β€˜disincentives’ to deter migrants

The New Democracy government wants to suspend asylum applications and review what claimants eat in detention centers.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU ministers get their blood tested for forever chemicals

The EU is gearing up to phase out the harmful chemicals which have found their way into most human bodies.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Original Birkin bag shatters record with Β£7m sale

The prototype of the most famous bag in fashion, made for Jane Birkin in 1985, smashes auction records.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

EU leaders agree to send delegation to Libya after previous group expelled from country

The expulsion of EU diplomats risks complicating efforts to prevent a wave of irregular migration from Libya to Europe this summer.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russia's intensifying drone war is spreading fear and eroding Ukrainian morale

Ukraine is in danger of being overwhelmed by deadly strikes as Russia sends in swarms of drones.

Published on: July 10, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe