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How the manosphere is making misogyny mainstream

Misogynistic influencers with millions of followers propagate toxic masculinity in what has become known as the manosphere.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

As leaders row over process, debt relief is back on the agenda

More than two decades after the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries initiativewrote off over $100bn [85bn] in developing country sovereign debt, the issue of debt and debt relief are back on the agenda.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Europe sizzles under severe heatwave sparking health alerts and wildfire warnings

Parts of Europe are sweltering under intense heat, with authorities warning of rising wildfire risks and severe health impacts linked to high temperatures.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will we ever know for sure how COVID-19 began? Not without more data from China, WHO says

An expert group from the World Health Organization failed to find a definitive answer to the COVID-19 pandemic’s origins in its final report.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Turkey's largest opposition party CHP set for showdown

The CHP's presidential candidate is in prison, and its chairman under investigation. Now, a court case is looming. Turkey's largest opposition party, the CHP, is facing a litmus test.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Teenage girls are the loneliest group in the world, a new WHO study finds

Men and women are about equally likely to say they are lonely, though teenage girls report higher loneliness levels than other groups, a new report found.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany updates: Angela Merkel critcizes asylum policy

German ex-Chancellor Angela Merkel has slammed the rejection of asylum-seekers at the border under the current government. Meanwhile, the debate on banning the far-right AfD has gained momentum.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

I lost half my weight in jail, but I'm not broken, says freed Belarus opposition leader

Sergei Tikhanovsky was kept isolated in bare, tiny cells and tells the BBC that Belarus must free other political prisoners.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Channel migrants undeterred by new crackdown

The UK and French governments are set to announce measures aimed at returning some migrants.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Latest news bulletin | June 30th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

OrbΓ‘n's gay Pride ban backfires

Record numbers attended Budapest Pride despite threats of fines and prison, making OrbΓ‘n look weak when he was already trailing in the polls.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

UN aid summit, 2040 target, Moldova and Danish presidency in focus This WEEK

This week, over 70 leaders will attend the UN summit in Spain to adopt the "Seville Commitment" targeting global financial reform and development funding. Also on the agenda, the EU-Moldova summit, ECB forum, and the controversial 2040 climate targets.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

In eastern Germany, youths embrace nationalism, extremism

In many parts of eastern Germany, showing Nazi symbols is no longer seen as a provocation. Authorities are warning that more and more young people are becoming radicalized. DW explored the reasons in the city of Dessau.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Canadian Prime Minister Carney says trade talks with US resume after Canada rescinded tech tax

Canada and Mexico face separate tariffs of as much as 25% that Trump put into place under the auspices of stopping fentanyl smuggling.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Gunman starts wildfire then kills two firefighters in ambush in Idaho, authorities say

A man armed with a rifle started a wildfire on Sunday and then began shooting at first responders in Idaho. Two people have been killed and another is seriously wounded.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Protesters demand regional government resigns months after deadly Valencia floods

During the deadly Valencia flooding last year, some areas saw a year's worth of rain in just eight hours - leaving people trapped in their homes by floodwaters.

Published on: June 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Thousands set up street blockades in Serbia after arrests of anti-government protesters

Anti-government protests started after a renovated rail station canopy collapsed in November, killing 16 people. Many in Serbia blamed the tragedy in the northern city of Novi Sad on corruption-fuelled negligence in state infrastructure projects.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Netanyahu says there are β€˜broad regional possibilities’ as Trump urges ceasefire in Gaza

β€œMake the deal in Gaza. Get the hostages back!!!” US President Donald Trump wrote on his social media platform on Sunday morning.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

'Mariupol is diseased': Residents deny Russia's stories about occupied city

Russian shattered Mariupol with a months-long siege in 2022. Now, it says it's rebuilding it.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Ukraine to withdraw from anti-personnel mines ban treaty, says Zelenskyy

The decision to withdraw from the Ottawa Convention follows similar decisions by Kyiv's allies Poland, Finland, Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia - which also border Russia.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Poland hosts 'World Cup' for foster children in Legia Warsaw's stadium

The tenth edition of the largest event of its kind for children in foster care has come to Warsaw, offering much-needed recreational opportunities to children from all over the world. The organisers hope that it can improve not only the children's abilities, but also their well-being.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Brazil: Bolsonaro protests coup trial with Sao Paulo rally

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro denies accusations of attempting to stage a coup following his loss in the 2022 election.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Hungary's PM OrbΓ‘n says Pride marched in the Budapest 'on the orders of Brussels'

An unprecedented crowd of between 100- and 200-thousand people marched at the 30th Budapest Pride on Saturday. The Prime Minister said the event was "disgusting and shameful".

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Spain records temperature of 46C as Europe heatwave continues

Health warnings have been issued across many parts of Europe as temperatures soar to the mid-40s Celsius.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Sudan: Workers killed in gold mine collapse

A state-owned mining company said it had warned against working the "artisanal" shaft in Sudan's northeast because of the "risk to life." Gold-mining has helped fund the brutal civil war that broke out in 2023.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine updates: Kyiv set to quit anti-land mine treaty

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed off on Ukraine's withdrawal from Ottawa Convention that bans the use of land mines. Meanwhile, Kyiv confirmed the loss of an F-16 fighter jet.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine updates: Kyiv set to quit anti-landmine treaty

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed off on Ukraine's withdrawal from Ottawa Convention that bans the use of landmines. Meanwhile, Kyiv confirmed the loss of an F-16 fighter jet. DW has more.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

UN nuclear watch dog says Iran could be capable of uranium enrichment in a 'matter of months'

The head of the UN's nuclear watchdog IAEA, Raphael Grossi said on Saturday that Iran could have the capacity of 'producing enriched uranium' in a matter of months.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US diplomat: Conflict between Iran and Israel can pave new paths in the Middle East

US Ambassador to the Republic of TΓΌrkiye Thomas Barrack says that the escalation between Iran and Israel has created a "new path" in the Middle East and points to talks behind the scenes between Syria and Israel on all issues.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Europe swelters as early summer heat breaks records

With temperatures in Spain setting new records for June, authorities warn the heat will intensify through midweek in Europe. The tennis tournament Wimbledon is set for its hottest opening day on record.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump claims US strikes β€˜obliterated’ Iran’s nuclear program

The president told Maria Bartiromo that Iranians were more intent on saving themselves than their supplies.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Latest news bulletin | June 29th – 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: June 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

European flag celebrates 40 years as symbol for EU and predecessor

Originally adopted by the Council of Europe thirty years earlier, the twelve golden stars on a blue background became the 'logo' for the EU and its predecessor in 1985.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Thousands in Norway told they won up to millions in lottery error

Norsk Tipping's CEO resigned a day after thousands received incorrect notifications, some saying they had become millionaires.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Nearly 20% of cancer drugs defective in 4 African nations

Across Africa, cancer medications have been found to be substandard or counterfeit. That means people are being given medicine that may not work, or that could even cause them harm.

Published on: June 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)