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UEFA European Women's Championships kick off in Switzerland

The Women's Euro 2025 is underway, with hosts Switzerland losing 2-1 to Norway in Basel after Iceland and Finland opened the tournament. England, Spain and Germany are among the favorites for the title.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How will Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' impact Americans?

The battle for President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" appears to be nearing an end. But Trump's signature tax and spending policy isn't popular, even within his own party.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine fears increased Russian aggression after US halt of weapons supply

On Tuesday the White House said that it had cut off some weapons deliveries to Ukraine in order "to put America's interests first".

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Amid severe heat wave, EU pitches flexible 2040 climate goal

The EU has unveiled its new climate target, a 90% reduction in emissions by 2040. But not all member states are on board, while a provision to outsource part of the climate efforts abroad has generated controversy.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Lithuania's defence chief praises Philippine campaign about Beijing's aggression in South China Sea

A 2016 international arbitration decision invalidated China’s claims based on the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, but Beijing has rejected the ruling and continues to defy it.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Helping undocumented migrants in Netherlands could soon be a crime

Dutch MPs on Thursday are set to vote on asylum laws proposed by the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), headed by Geert Wilders.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Leaders launch debt-for-food swap hub at development summit

Spain and the World Bank have launched a new debt swap hub to make it easier for countries to obtain debt relief in exchange for spending on projects to enhance food security and climate change adaptation.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Somalia: 3 killed in African Union helicopter crash

The Ugandan military helicopter crashed at Mogadishu's airport as it was on its way to an African Union peacekeeping mission.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Von der Leyen lends an ear to German industry (again) as climate and trade crunches loom

European Commission president carves out time for her compatriots.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU Commissioner for Climate Wopke Hoekstra defends carbon credits

The European Commissioner for Climate defends the strategy of paying other countries to cut Europe carbon emissions. In an interview with Euronews, Wopke Hoekstra, explains it as an opportunity to "build bridges" with Africa and Latin America.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ship capsizes in Gulf of Suez, at least 4 dead

An oil-drilling vessel overturned with reports that it was being towed in the important shipping route. Three people are still missing.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Von der Leyen to face Parliament confidence vote next Thursday

First time since 2014 that a Commission president has been challenged by such a motion.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Romanian ultranationalist Georgescu to face trial over fascist propaganda

If convicted, he faces between three months and three years in prison.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

At least five killed in roadside bombing in former Pakistan Taliban stronghold

The Pakistan Taliban, known officially as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, often targets security forces and civilians in the north and elsewhere in the country.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Cyprus: a never ending partition?

Informal discussions were held this spring under the auspices of the UN, in hopes of reigniting reunification talks between the Greek-Cypriot-led Republic of Cyprus in the south, and the Turkish Cypriot breakaway entity in the north. More talks are due in July.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Tesla sales fell sharply in the last three months, and Musk is to blame

Tesla sales fell 13% in the period between April and June, as its CEO Elon Musk faces backlash and competition is taking a toll on the company's dominance.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants amid scorching heatwave

To cool down, nuclear power plants pump water from local rivers or the sea, which they then release back into water bodies at a higher temperature. However, this process can threaten local biodiversity if water is released which is too hot.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | July 2nd – 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 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Claudie HaignerΓ© β€” β€˜Girls who see women as leaders, grow into those roles more freely’

Many women struggle to break the so-called β€˜glass ceiling’. Frenchwoman Claudie Haignere went one further β€” breaking through the earth’s atmosphere to travel to space.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

EU open to carbon offsets on path to 2040 emissions target

The European Commission has controversially proposed allowing international carbon offsets to help meet the EU’s 2040 climate targets, raising concerns about outsourcing the emission reduction actions.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Brussels launches Quantum Strategy to stay in global tech race

The European Commission launches its first quantum plan to boost the EU capacities in quantum computing. With breakthroughs in healthcare, defence, and cybersecurity, Brussels is racing to unify efforts, boost innovation, and lead the future of tech - before it’s too late.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Iran orders suspension of cooperation with UN nuclear agency

Iran's president has approved a bill to suspend cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). It comes after US and Israeli airstrikes last month hit Iran's nuclear facilities.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Fact check: How to spot AI-generated newscasts

AI-generated newscasts are getting harder to spot β€” and they're flooding your feed. Here's how to avoid falling for the fakes.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Fourteen member states oppose the Commission's EU budget overhaul

In a document seen by Euronews, 14 member states are calling for a 'stand-alone cohesion policy' to ensure the next EU long-term budget boosts competitiveness and convergence across EU regions.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Canaletto's Venice masterpiece sets new auction record with €37.8m sale at Christie's London

The 18th-century masterpiece captures Venice in full splendour on Ascension Day, with the Doge’s golden barge - the Bucintoro - at its centre.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'The day we reclaimed our voice': Why Kenyans protest on July 7

Since 1990, Saba Saba, meaning "seven seven" in Swahili, has become a call to action for Kenya's pro-democracy demonstrators. Despite the government's attempts to stop them, July 7 could see protests hit Kenya again.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Which European nations require women to do military service?

Denmark is the latest country to extend compulsory conscription to women, part of a broader trend toward gender-inclusive service in Northern Europe.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French police arrest 'incel' teenager over alleged plot to attack women

The investigation into the 18-year-old man is reportedly the national anti-terrorist prosecutor’s office first case linked to the so-called "incel" movement.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sean 'Diddy' Combs verdict: A trial on fame, consent and #MeToo

The Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial tested the limits of fame, power, consent and of the #MeToo movement in an era of AI misinformation and manosphere backlash.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Life of ancient Egyptian potter revealed in DNA analysis

The ancient Egyptian potter lived about 4,500 years ago. It's hoped his DNA will open the way to a better understanding of the country's genetic history.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

DNA shows ancient Egyptians had surprising foreign roots

Scientists have sequenced the oldest known DNA from ancient Egypt. It belonged to a potter who lived 4,500 years ago. This rare genetic snapshot offers new insights into the diverse ancestry of early Egyptians.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How could the US-China trade rearrangement affect Europe?

Amid the pressures posed by unpredictable US-China trade relations, many US firms are considering alternative supply sources to avoid rising prices. Could Europe be the answer?

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China must not interfere in the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama

At a time when the Chinese government is seeking to assert full control over Tibetan Buddhism β€” including the deeply spiritual process of identifying the Dalai Lama’s successor β€” the EU must speak with one voice to defend the right of the Tibetan Buddhist community to determine their own religious leaders free from state interference.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Fact check: Fake videos cloud Kenya protest coverage

Viral videos and images from Kenya's 2025 protests are misleadingβ€”DW Fact Check finds old and AI-generated content.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iranian-linked hackers threaten to disclose Trump emails. What do we know about Robert?

Iranian-linked hacker group Robert claims to have 100 gigabytes of emails sent between members of US President Trump’s inner circle.

Published on: July 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews