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Trump's threat over Greenland isn't 'over and done' yet, warns Danish foreign minister

The conversation on Greenland "can never be about annexation", Danish Foreign Minister Lars LΓΈkke Rasmussen has said.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq operation

They were searching a cave to recover the body of a comrade who had been shot in 2022.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Russian transport minister found dead hours after being fired by Putin

Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead near Moscow mere hours after being fired by President Putin. Domestic media reported that he died in an apparent suicide.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: Chancellor Merz's Conservatives see approval rating rise

Germany's new government has been in office for two months. So far only Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Conservatives are making progress among voters, while the Social Democrats are struggling to retain trust.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

German polls show Merz gaining ground as SPD loses

Germany's new government has been in office for two months, and so far only Merz's CDU is making progress among voters, while the Social Democrats are struggling to retain trust β€” especially on military policy.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Zambia's cyber laws: Safety or surveillance?

Zambian leaders say new cybersecurity laws are protecting citizens from online scams and identity theft. But critics see them as an attack on freedom of expression.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Three hospitalised after bees attack dozens of people in France

The incident occurred on Sunday in the centre of Aurillac, a town in the south of the country.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch: Parisians swim in Seine for the first time in 100 years

For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists are officially allowed to swim in the River Seine β€” and many are already diving in.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Turkish soldiers die of methane gas poisoning in Iraq

Turkey says 12 soldiers have died after exposure to methane gas during a cave search operation in northern Iraq. It did not explain the presence of the gas in the cave.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump says Musk β€˜gone off the rails’ after America Party announcement

The South African-born billionaire said over the weekend the party would fight what he described as a system β€œbankrupting our country with waste and graft.”

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | July 7th – 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 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania

The move by Polish leader Donald Tusk follows rising tensions over illegal immigration.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why is Trump meeting five African presidents this week?

The US president has invited the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal to Washington this week. Experts suggest that there will be more on the agenda than just commercial opportunities.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

European spending drops as trade tensions hit consumer wallets

Eurozone retail sales fell sharply in May, marking the steepest drop since 2023, as consumers showed caution amid rising trade tensions with the US. Fears over looming tariffs and economic uncertainty are weighing on spending across Europe.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

German space capsule lost carrying ashes of 166 people

A German startup is looking into how communications were lost with a memorial spaceflight capsule on its return to Earth. The Nyx craft was due to return ashes to bereaved families after the extraterrestrial trip.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

San FermΓ­n Festival opens with first bull run in Pamplona

Thousands of runners raced through the narrow, cobbled streets of Pamplona on Monday as the first bull run of Spain's San FermΓ­n festival began.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Last chance for a better EU anti-racism strategy on antisemitism

The European Commission’s public consultation on the EU anti-racism strategy 2026-2030 closes on Tuesday (8 July). Here's why it's an opportunity to better fight against antisemitism, as a form of racism among others, instead of both Jewish and Muslim communities in Europe being constantly stereotyped and pitted against each other, write European Jews for Palestine.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Celebrated β€˜The X-Files’ composer Mark Snow dies aged 78

The world of television and film has lost a major figure with the death of American composer Mark Snow, who was behind the iconic theme tune to The X Files.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ursula von der Leyen to argue for her survival in EU Parliament

Two-thirds of votes cast by MEPs later this week will be required to force the President and the Commissioners to resign, which has happened only once in EU's history

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Australian woman found guilty of triple murder after fatal mushroom lunch

Erin Patterson, 50, was judged to have deliberately laced beef wellington with death cap mushrooms.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

France’s Capgemini to buy WNS for $3.3bn to improve AI offerings

The acquisition comes as Capgemini seeks to expand its AI operations, and WNS will also provide more access to the US market.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kenya's July 7 protest legacy: 'We reclaimed our voice'

Since 1990, Saba Saba, meaning "seven seven" in Kiswahili, has become a rallying cry for Kenya's pro-democracy demonstrators. Despite the government's efforts to stop them, July 7 may see protests again in Kenya.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Croatian right-wing singer Marko Perković and fans make pro-Nazi salutes at record-breaking concert

The Croatian right-wing musician at the centre of many a fascist controversy drew tens of thousands to a Zagreb concert this weekend, with pro-Nazi salutes that have been labelled as β€œa great shame for Croatia.”

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat yet risks remain

Germany faced forest fire warnings, Spain saw rising interest in Nordic vacations, and Poland experienced historic river drying as massive heatwaves persisted over the past period.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Can Denmark keep the EU green?

Denmark says cutting emissions will help the EU defend itself and compete with China and the US. However, keeping the EU's beleaguered green deal alive amid a climate policy backlash won't be easy.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Why US chocolate tastes weird to the rest of the world

Chocolate is popular almost everywhere. But tastes vary depending on the continent. While some regions like their chocolate sugary sweet, others prefer more fruity or nutty notes.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Global Media Forum 2025: Building bridges to beat populism

DW has invited media professionals from all over the world to Bonn, Germany, where they will discuss strategies for solidarity in an age of polarization.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump talks of new August tariff date and looks for more trade deals

The US president warned that tariffs would return to their higher rates on 1 August, after the proposed 9 July deadline.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

No, Trump hasn't threatened to bomb Norway if he doesn't get Nobel Peace Prize

Trump has previously been nominated for the award and has claimed that it is rigged against him. So far, he has never won it.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

BRICS group condemns increase of tariffs in summit overshadowed by Middle East tensions

BRICS leaders set to discuss key global political issues, but questions over the bloc’s cohesion arose as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin opted to skip the summit.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Elon Musk launches 'America Party' drawing rebuke from Trump

The US president described the plan by Musk, who was until recently his adviser and most prominent financial backer, to create a new political party as "ridiculous."

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Death toll in central Texas flash floods rises to 78 as sheriff says 10 campers remain missing

Texas governor Greg Abbott vowed that authorities would work around the clock and said new areas were being searched as the water receded. He declared Sunday a day of prayer for the state.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Texas flood death toll jumps to 78 as search intensifies

US President Donald Trump signed a major disaster declaration. The severe flooding left dozens of people dead and several others missing β€” many from Camp Mystic, a Christian youth camp.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

New details emerge on Gaza ceasefire proposal as Netanyahu heads to the White House

Diplomatic efforts are ongoing as US President Donald Trump looks to secure a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Israel has previously accepted the US proposal, meanwile Hamas has "submitted a positive response" to the mediators.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Eurostar train evacuated during nine-hour delay in northern France

The rail operator has apologised after passengers were stuck on the London-bound train that broke down near Calais.

Published on: July 06, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe