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Watch: Runners race in towering heels at Madrid Pride event

Strapped into towering heels, dozens of daring runners dashed through Madrid’s Chueca district in the city’s annual High Heel Race, part of its Pride celebrations.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Britpop royalty Oasis return to stage tonight for their first gig in 16 years

The first show of the long-awaited comeback tour kicks off tonight in Wales. The road to this year's reunion tour has been a long and bumpy one, and despite ticketing issues, fans are more excited than ever to see the return of Britpop royalty.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latin America’s top human rights court says countries have a duty to act on climate change

In a landmark advisory opinion, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights ruled that governments have a legal obligation to tackle climate change.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Roadblocks replace rallies as Serbian protesters demand new elections

After months of rallies, Serbian protesters are calling for people to join a campaign of civil disobedience.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Ukraine hit by major attack as Trump says Putin won't 'stop'

Russia attacked Ukraine with 550 drones and missiles, as US President Donald Trump said he was disappointed by his latest call with Vladimir Putin.

Published on: July 04, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump says no progress on Ukraine in call with Putin

The leaders also discussed Iran in what the U.S. president said was a "long" call.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Deadly heatwave across Europe sparks wildfires and shuts nuclear plant

An ongoing heatwave has broken records and sparked alarm across Europe, as temperatures reach above 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the continent.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kidjo, Padukone make Hollywood Walk of Fame history

Angelique Kidjo and Deepika Padukone are among several international celebrities recognized alongside American stars such as Miley Cyrus and Timothee Chalamet.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Austria to change two streets named after Nazi supporters

The move follows a historian's report that said that keeping the names was unconstitutional.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Borrell accuses EU institutions of inaction over Gaza

Brussels recently found Israel guilty of human rights abuses and plans to revisit its association agreement with the country.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Gaza: What is the actual death toll, and how can we be sure?

The health ministry in Gaza has reported at least 55,000 Palestinians killed since October 2023. Israel routinely dismisses these death counts as too high. A new indepedent study says they are actually too low.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russia: Is Moscow losing Azerbaijan as an ally?

Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan have cooled following contentious arrests in both countries. Russia may be about to lose even more influence in the Caucasus.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hollywood actor Michael Madsen, 'Reservoir Dogs' and 'Kill Bill' star, found dead at home

He is believed to have died of natural causes and authorities do not suspect any foul play was involved. Madsen's manager Ron Smith said cardiac arrest was the apparent cause.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trying to get aid in Gaza: Killed while lining up for food

With hundreds of civilians shot and killed near aid distribution centers in Gaza in recent weeks, allegations mount over Israeli military tactics.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US Congress gives final approval to Trump's signature tax bill and sends it to him to sign

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries of New York delayed voting by holding the floor for more than eight hours with a record-breaking speech against the bill.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'One event' arms pause will be little comfort to Ukraine

The US says its surprise pause on arms shipments is a one-off. But amid the turbulent US-Ukraine relationship, the assurance will offer little comfort to Volodymyr Zelenskyy or his European supporters.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Austria deports first Syrian since start of civil war

Austria deported its first Syrian in 15 years on Thursday. The move comes as Austria and neighboring Germany seek to deport criminals to the war-torn nation and to Afghanistan.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US House approves Trump's 'Big, Beautiful' bill

US President Donald Trump cleared the last hurdle to implement a major part of his agenda to reduce government spending and give tax cuts to the wealthy.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump and Putin discuss Ukraine war and Iran in sixth known phone call, Kremlin says

Asked about his expectations from the call, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said "I'm not sure that they have a lot of common ideas, common topics to talk (about), because they are very different people."

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Astronaut Sophie Adenot and chef Anne-Sophie Pic to launch Michelin meals into space

"A pinch of France in space", says the European Space Agency, presenting an unprecedented initiative: when she flies to the ISS in 2026 as part of the "Ξ΅psilon" mission, the young French astronaut will take with her signature dishes from the world's most Michelin-starred chef.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Death of Liverpool forward Jota leaves football world in shock

The football world is mourning the death of Liverpool and Portugal forward Diogo Jota, aged 28, in a car crash.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Majority of Germans want stricter rules on teenage drinking

Almost two thirds of Germans surveyed support a ban on young teenagers drinking. German health ministers also agree.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Middle East: Hamas seeks ceasefire guarantees

The Islamist militant group Hamas is reportedly seeking guarantees that a US-backed ceasefire will lead to a permanent end to hostilities, as more Palestinians are killed in Israeli airstrikes. DW has more.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine will do 'anything' to advance EU accession talks despite Hungary veto, Zelenskyy says

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen vowed to back Ukraine in its quest to join the European Union.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Greek firefighters race to contain wildfires that forced thousands to flee on Crete

Greek authorities ordered precautionary evacuations due to a wildfire near the port of Rafina, about 30 kilometres east of Athens.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

2025 Summer Transfer Window: Who is on the move?

The summer transfer window re-opened with a rare big-money move. Former Bayer Leverkusen player Florian Wirtz's move to Liverpool is worth over one million euros.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Can Trump help repair Israeli ties with Lebanon, Syria?

What are chances of the US brokering Israeli ties with Lebanon and Syria? Analysts point to obstacles like the occupied Golan Heights and Israel's presence in Lebanon β€” and blame Trump's Nobel Peace Prize aspirations.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Exclusive: Inside Anthropic and French AI firm Dust’s new plan to save you time at work

The partnership comes as Anthropic expands deeper into Europe.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Syrian man injures four passengers with hammer on ICE train in southern Germany, police say

German rail operator Deutsche Bahn said in a statement that β€œour thoughts and sympathy are with the injured and all those who now have to come to terms with what they have experienced."

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US arms stoppage to Ukraine β€˜serious setback’ for EU and NATO, Danish PM says

Mette Frederiksen calls for greater pressure on Russia at a time when the U.S. is pulling back.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Euro's climb vs. dollar signals trouble for EU exporters

Donald Trump's tariffs were meant to prop up the dollar, but the opposite happened. With the euro and others strengthening against the US currency, European exporters and US offshorers could soon feel the pinch.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | July 3rd – 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 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany seeks direct talks with Taliban on deportations

Signalling a shift in policy, Germany's interior minister has said the need for mediators to negotiate with Afghanistan's rulers is "not a permanent solution."

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany sees surge in shoplifting cases

A new survey of major German retailers has found a rise in theft, committed by organized gangs or by individuals who find it ever more difficult to make ends meet. But some criminologists doubt the figures.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Shoplifting on the rise in Germany

A new survey of major German retailers has found a rise in theft, committed by organized gangs or by individuals who find it ever more difficult to make ends meet. But some criminologists doubt the figures.

Published on: July 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)