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'It's Groundhog Day': Ukraine's sky defenders stuck in relentless battle
Under fire of 100 drones a night, there's little talk of a ceasefire in the front-line city of Sumy.
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Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Dutch and German agencies report Russia's increased use of banned chemical weapons in Ukraine
The Russian military is increasingly using banned chemical weapons like chloropicrin in Ukraine, forcing soldiers into the open. Dutch and German intelligence agencies revealed this, urging sanctions and support for Kyiv.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Russiaβs diplomatic circle of friends: Taliban and North Korea in, Azerbaijan and Armenia out
As Russia became the first country to recognise the Taliban as the ruling government of Afghanistan, Moscow's long-standing ties with its traditional allies have been falling apart. Who are Moscow's ex-partners, and who are the new allies?
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Polandβs Tusk tells far-right vigilantes on German border to go home
Polish PM is trying to reassert control over both the countryβs borders and his increasingly unruly governing alliance.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Major milestone for Polish energy as renewables generated more electricity than coal for first month
Although coal consumption has dropped, oil and gas use has risen and Poland remains the world's fourth highest emitting economy.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Exclusive: EU to offer five options over Israeli human rights breaches
The EUβs foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas was tasked to follow up on a request made by the 27 leaders at their Council summit last week to engage with Israel and scope out further options for action against Tel Aviv if the situation in Gaza does not improve.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:'One event' arms pause troubling for Ukraine
The US says its pause on arms shipments is a one-off. But amid the turbulent US-Ukraine relationship, the assurance is little comfort to Volodymyr Zelenskyy or his European supporters.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Trump vows tariff hikes of up to 70%, says nations will 'start to pay' in August
Donald Trump stated that "10 or 12" letters would be sent out on Friday, with others to follow, ahead of a 9 July deadline for countries to strike deals and avoid higher import costs.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Family mourns Portugal winger Diogo Jota and brother AndrΓ© Silva ahead of funeral
Liverpool FC winger Diogo Jota died two weeks after he married his long-time partner, Rute Cardoso. He was returning from vacation following a long season in which he helped Liverpool win the Premier League title.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Can BRICS project unity amid global tensions?
The influence of BRICS, a global forum championed by China, Russia, and India, is on the rise. Still, even its major members have to negotiate internal conflicts amid challenges posed by the Trump administration.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:EU weighs skeleton US trade deal with 10 percent tariff
Brussels seeks backing from member countries, with days to go before Donald Trumpβs deadline to do a deal or face 50 percent tariffs.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Why is Iran doubling down on its nuclear program?
Tehran seems defiant on its nuclear ambitions despite the recent war. The nuclear program, launched with US help during the Shah era, was always a show of strength. Now, it also symbolizes the regime's resilience.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:DR Congo-Rwanda peace deal met with skepticism
While leaders hail a recent peace deal between Rwanda and the DR Congo as a diplomatic breakthrough, observers say deep-rooted tensions and unresolved grievances remain.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:βIntolerableβ: Airlines slam passenger disruption caused by French air traffic controller strikes
Budget airline Ryanair has called on EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take urgent action.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Explosion at Rome fuel station leaves dozens injured
A powerful explosion at a petrol and LPG station in Romeβs Centocelle district injured at least 25 people, including several police officers and a firefighter.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Greece passes law to jail people for selling alcohol or tobacco to children
The law is wide-reaching. Here's what's in it.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Should we panic about interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS?
Sometimes "the universe comes to us," writes the European Space Agency. For the third time since 2017, an interstellar object will enter our solar system. What is it and are we prepared?
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Middle East: Hamas gives 'positive response' on Gaza truce
It was unclear if the militants fully accepted the ceasefire proposal, but they were willing to discuss its implementation. Follow DW for the latest.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Threats facing NATO 'no match' for the alliance, says new chief of military operations
The position of SACEUR has always been held by a US military general since its creation in 1951.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Family of French journalist sentenced in Algeria pleads for help from football superstar Zidane
Christophe Gleizes, a 36-year-old freelance sports journalist, was sentenced last week over an interview with an Algerian football coach accused of ties to a banned separatist movement, in a case rights groups say criminalises routine reporting.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:How many economic losses from climate-related events has Europe suffered since 1980?
As another heatwave hits Europe, a new study shows that Germany, Italy, France and Spain have suffered the highest economic losses in the 21st century due to natural hazards.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:EU and Germany push for a new World Trade Organization
Brussels and Berlin have launched a new initiative aimed at bypassing the long-standing paralysis of the World Trade Organization, as caused by the United States. But how viable is such a solution?
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:WTO: EU, Germany push for new world trade body
Brussels and Berlin have launched a new initiative aimed at bypassing the long-standing paralysis of the World Trade Organization (WTO). But how viable is such a solution?
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Donβt kill equal treatment at work bill, EU countries and MEPs tell Commission
More than a dozen EU countries and a parliamentary committee have urged the European Commission not to axe the bill.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Jurassic World Rebirth' β A dino-mite return to form?
After three hugely lucrative but subpar Jurassic World films, can Gareth Edwards revive the fast fossilising franchise?
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Eurostar allows passengers at St Pancras to board 30 minutes earlier to ease overcrowding
The move is part of a plan to increase capacity at the station amid predictions that demand for international rail travel is set to triple.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Merz to visit UK this month to sign Anglo-German treaty
German chancellor plans trip to Britain to seal wide-ranging pact.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Major power outage in Czech Republic halts Prague metro and trams, cause unknown
A power outage hit parts of Prague and the Czech Republic, halting public transport and trains. Prime Minister Petr Fiala said authorities are investigating the cause.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Clean enough for a dip? Paris set to reopen the Seine for swimming, but locals arenβt so sure
After more than a century, Parisians are finally being invited to dive back into the cityβs most iconic waterway. But is it sensible to take the plunge?
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:EU-US trade talks: Crunch time looms with no deal in sight
EU and US negotiators are attempting to finalize a deal on tariffs before an impending deadline on July 9. Experts say a no-deal scenario is possible.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Defence a key priority of Denmark's presidency of the European Union
Denmark took over the six-month Presidency of the Council of the European Union. During the European Commission's visit to the new rotating Presidency, Copenhagen reiterated its priorities.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Global health officials urge countries to raise βsin taxesβ on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks
The WHO believes tax hikes on tobacco, alcohol, and sugary drinks could prevent 50 million premature deaths over the next half-century.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:China's first domestically built aircraft carrier visits Hong Kong in show of power
Accompanied by a destroyer and a frigate, the warships will be open to the public over the weekend, with all 10,000 available tickets already claimed.
Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source:Rome petrol station explosion injures 25, damages buildings and vehicles
An explosion at a petrol station in Rome's southeast injured at least 25 people on Friday. The incident was caused by a technical fault during refuelling.
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