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Elon Musk announces his own political party following Trump feud

The announcement comes a day after Trump signed his sweeping tax cut and spending bill, which Musk has fiercely opposed.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Elon Musk launches new America Party

Musk's new party might focus on picking up House and Senate seats in the midterm elections next year. He is not the first person trying to break the United States' two-party system.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Firefighters across Europe battle wildfires as blazes continue in Germany, Greece and Turkey

Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of heatwaves in Europe to climate change, warning that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Fleeing, injured, and forgotten: Migrants in Poland's border forest

For four years now, Poland has taken drastic measures to stop refugees from entering the EU across its border with Belarus. The humanitarian consequences are dire. DW spent a day with the activists who try to help them.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Oasis dedicate hit song 'Live Forever' to Diogo Jota as the band reunites on stage after 16 years

The song was dedicated to the late Liverpool and Portugal national team football player, Diogo Jota, who was killed on Thursday in a car crash in Spain alongside his brother, in the iconic rock band's first gig after a 16-year hiatus.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany updates: 1,000 firefighters tackle wildfires in east

Two major wildfires have been burning in the eastern German states of Saxony and Thuringia. Meanwhile, several people were injured when a bus overturned in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. Follow DW for more.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Footballers and family lay flowers at funeral of Diogo Jota and AndrΓ© Silva

Jota, 28, was laid to rest alongside his brother, Silva, 25, after they died in a car crash on Thursday.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Four killed as small plane crashed in Pinzgau in Austria

A small airplane that took off from Oberschleissheim near Munich in Bavaria crashed in Pinzgau in Austria on Saturday afternoon. According to initial reports, four people on board the plane were killed.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Dozens killed in Gaza as Israel weighs ceasefire plan

Dozens have been killed in Gaza as Israel presses its offensive. Reports say many died while waiting for food near aid sites and others were killed in airstrikes at different locations. DW has the latest.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Crackdown on Turkish opposition intensifies as Antalya, Adana, AdΔ±yaman CHP mayors detained

The operation against the CHP municipalities of Antalya, Adana and AdΔ±yaman came on the heels of investigations that began in Istanbul and then spread to the third biggest city Izmir.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Australian-American actor Julian McMahon dies aged 56

McMahon's most recent projects included Netflix's whodunit "The Residence" and the Nicolas Cage drama "The Surfer," which premiered earlier in the year at SXSW.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nip/Tuck and Charmed actor Julian McMahon dies at 56

Australian-born actor Julian McMahon passed away in Florida on July 2. He is known for his starring roles in Nip/Tuck, Charmed, and Fantastic Four.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | July 5th – Evening

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 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump on if he can end fighting in Ukraine: β€˜I don’t know’

President Donald Trump said Friday that he was unsure if he’d be able to end Russia’s war against Ukraine, a far cry from his promise to swiftly put a stop to the conflict that he made on the campaign trail. β€œI don’t know. I can’t tell you whether or not that’s going to happen,” Trump […]

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

'Tipflation:' The growing pitfalls of proper tipping

Unwritten rules for tipping differ across the world. But a lot of these rules are being stretched to include more workers, and they aren't afraid to ask for 25%. What are shoppers, diners and package recipients to do?

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Parisians take a historic plunge into the River Seine after more than a century

The return to swimming follows a 1.4 billion euro cleanup project tied to last year’s Olympics. Officials now say the Seine meets European water quality standards on most days.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Thousands gather to bid farewell to Liverpool's Diogo Jota, brother AndrΓ© Silva at their funeral

The funeral proceedings of the late football players Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva took place in the church of Gondomar in their hometown in the east of Porto. Family members, teammates and coaches joined thousands of mourners to pay their final respects to the Silva brothers.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Fresh blow for Spain’s scandal-plagued SΓ‘nchez

Francisco Salazar, a close ally of the Spanish prime minister, stepped down from his position in the Socialist Party amid allegations of sexual harassment.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU Commission bewails 'unfair' Chinese Cognac duties

Trade relations between the EU and China have flared up, complicating arrangements for forthcoming bilateral summit taking place in Beijing at the end of July.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Donald Trump has profited worldwide from his presidency

With Donald Trump's return to the White House, the Trump family's fortune is surging as many question the line between presidential power and private profit.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany sees 50% decline in asylum application in first half of 2025

The first half of 2025 showed a dramatic decline in asylum applications, falling as much as 50% from last year’s figures.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump has given up on β€˜America First’ in one arena: Sports

In early June, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency announced on its Facebook page that its β€œsuited and booted” agents would be at matches to the FIFA Club World Cup. Alex Lasry, CEO of the New York-New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee, was startled to see the ominous message, which he worried could […]

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump leaves β€˜America First’ behind in preparations for World Cup

In early June, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency announced on its Facebook page that its β€œsuited and booted” agents would be at matches to the FIFA Club World Cup. Alex Lasry, CEO of the New York-New Jersey 2026 World Cup Host Committee, was startled to see the ominous message, which he worried could […]

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Beijing and Washington lift export restrictions on key products

Beijing and Washington are following through on anagreement struck last monthin London to lift restrictions on exports of items essential for industrial production, as both sides look to cool a global trade war. β€œThe Chinese side is examining and approving applications for export licenses for eligible controlled items in accordance with the law. The U.S. […]

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Ukraine says it struck a Russian airbase as Moscow steps up bombing campaign on Ukraine

The fresh wave of attacks came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday that he had a β€œvery important and productive” phone call with US President Donald Trump.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

3 Turkish mayors reported arrested as crackdown on opposition continues

Saturday's arrests come four months after the mayor of Istanbul, considered Erdoğan’s main political opponent, was jailed over corruption allegations.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

β€˜He likes the game too much’: Why Trump isn’t sweating his lack of trade deals

As his July 9 deadline to reimpose steep tariffs approaches, Trump has only netted a couple of deals. He doesn't seem too worried.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Latest news bulletin | July 5th – 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 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Turkey arrests 3 mayors in crackdown on opposition

A crackdown on Erdogan's rival Republican People's Party continues, as three mayors from southern Turkey are held.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hamas says ready to enter Gaza ceasefire talks β€˜immediately’

Israel's Netanyahu is set to visit Washington on Monday, as Trump says a truce deal could be reached next week.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Democrats say companies are β€˜bribing’ Trump. Legal experts are skeptical.

Why experts don’t believe Paramount’s settlement with Donald Trump or law firms’ deals with the president rise to the level of criminal bribery.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

How to thrive as an LGBTQ+ digital nomad – and where to find welcoming places

How I find my queer community as a digital nomad

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine hits Russian airfield day after mass wave of strikes

The Ukrainian military said it hit the Borisoglebsk airfield, home to several Russian military aircraft. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has expressed frustration with Vladimir Putin. DW has more.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Spain, Morocco and TΓΌrkiye: Mediterranean countries β€˜canaries in coal mine’ for drought impacts

Drought is not just a weather event - it can be a social, economic, and environmental emergency, experts explain after a landmark survey.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Mosquito-borne diseases are a growing problem in Europe. How can they be kept in check?

Some climate researchers believe diseases typically found in tropical regions, such as dengue and chikungunya, could become endemic in Europe.

Published on: July 05, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews