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Nike expects US tariffs to cost it $1bn and warns of falling sales

The ailing US sportswear company reported falling revenues and income. Its fiscal guidance for the current quarter nonetheless gave investors a glimmer of hope, pushing the share price up around 10% in after-hours trading in the US.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

King Charles vs Gorilla: Puppet herd meets monarch in London to raise climate awareness

King Charles III came face-to-face with a life-sized gorilla puppet on Wednesday during a climate-focused reception at Lancaster House in London.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK counter-terrorism police arrest four in connection with jet vandalism at RAF base

The arrests come in the same week as the British government said it would ban the pro-Palestinian activist group Palestine Action under anti-terrorism laws after the Brize Norton break-in.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French air traffic controllers call for strikes as busy summer holiday season begins

A walkout by air traffic controllers would likely cause delays and cancellations across many French airports and further afield.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pakistan: How social media can become a danger to women

As more women in Pakistan embrace self-expression and economic freedom online, they're often met with harassment, privacy violations and violence.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Satirical Bezos mannequins pop up in Venice ahead of wedding

Unflattering installations depicting Amazon founder and his bride-to-be are attracting attention in the Italian city.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

A child died in a food poisoning outbreak in France. How can you stay safe from E. coli?

Most strains of E. coli are not dangerous, but some can cause serious health problems.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China's faltering economy in focus of WEF Tianjin meeting

The world's second-largest economy is suffering from weak household consumption, and its auto industry is particularly vulnerable. DW's editor-in-chief reports from the "Summer Davos" in Tianjin.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine updates: Russian strike kills 5 in Dnipropetrovsk

A Russian missile strike killed five people and wounded 23 others in Ukraine's central Dnipropetrovsk region. Meanwhile, Moscow summoned the German ambassador over the "persecution" of Russian journalists.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

OrbΓ‘n warns of 'legal consequences' over banned Budapest Pride march

Despite a government ban, the mayor of the Hungarian capital has vowed that the annual event will take place as normal.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The war on Europe's NGOs

NGOs are being defunded, closed down, and criminalised. Volunteer groups are labelled as security threats. This isn’t Cold War theatre β€” it’s Europe and its neighbourhood in 2025.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Putting regions at the heart of Europe’s next budget

As the EU prepares for the post-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF), we face a defining choice: will our next long-term budget reflect the lived realities of Europe’s people and regions β€” or drift toward centralisation and uniformity?

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

China unveils tiny spy drone that looks like a mosquito. What other small spy drones exist?

About 2 cm long and weighing just 0.3 grams, the insect-inspired device features two tiny wings and three spindly legs. Its minuscule size would make it difficult to detect using conventional radar systems, experts say.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

RTL to buy Sky Deutschland for €150mn in TV consolidation effort

Media conglomerate RTL will have the right to use the Sky brand in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and South Tyrol.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Syrian charged over plot to attack Taylor Swift Vienna concert

A young Syrian national is suspected of supporting a foreign terror group over a foiled plot in Vienna last August.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Has Israel-Iran conflict changed the Middle East?

The ceasefire between Israel and Iran seems to be holding. Other countries in the region maintain ambiguous attitudes towards the 12-day war and would prefer stability to regime change, or even picking sides.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Belgium issues new travel advice for Hungary ahead of Budapest Pride

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor OrbΓ‘n warned of "legal consequences" for those who defy the government's ban on Pride parades.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Latest news bulletin | June 27th – 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: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Jeff Bezos and Lauren SΓ‘nchez’s Venice wedding in pictures and numbers

Bezos and SΓ‘nchez’s nuptials have drawn protests all over Venice, which are continuing during their three-day extravaganza. Here are some figures about the couple and their "wedding of the century", as well as snaps of the celebrity arrivals and protests.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

At least 18 dead in Gaza after Israeli strike hits street during food collection, hospitals say

The chaos around aid distribution continues in the Strip, exacerbated by looting and violence.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch: Emotional homecoming for POWs freed by Russia

Ukraine and Russia exchanged prisoners, including Chernobyl guards and Mariupol defenders. Freed soldiers will receive medical and psychological care, reviving hopes for dialogue.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

India calls for 'permanent solution' in China border dispute

The defense ministers of India and China discussed the decades-long territorial dispute between the two countries. The China-India border is the longest disputed frontier in the world.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

France wants to delay EU’s next climate milestone, Macron confirms

The move risks weakening the bloc’s international green ambitions.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

How do renewables contribute to energy security?

The Israel-Iran war is the latest in a series of geopolitical crises that have placed fossil fuel access in jeopardy. Is renewable energy a safer bet in times of insecurity?

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Migrant influx on Crete prompts Greece to send navy to counter new wave

Greece is deploying naval forces to Crete's southern shores as migrant arrivals from Libya soar, with over 7,300 migrants landing this year. Shelters are overwhelmed.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump administration struggles to back up president’s bold claims on Iran strikes

Trump officials are trying to prove the airstrikes in Iran were every bit as flawless as the president first claimed.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Six US citizens detained for trying to send rice and Bibles to North Korea

The incident comes as South Korea’s new liberal government seeks to ease friction with Pyongyang and restart long-dormant talks.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany suspends refugees' family reunification

Parliament has approved government plans to stop family members of individuals with subsidiary protection status from moving to Germany. The controversial move will affect Syrian families in particular.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Microsoft Windows to get rid of 'blue screen of death' and frowning face after 40 years

A black screen will instead replace it.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What is the Trump phone and why has it dropped its β€˜made in America’ messaging?

President Donald Trump’s newest venture, the T1 phone, scrapped its messaging that it will be’ made in America’.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Blue lights, hexes and exes: Here are the best albums of 2025... So far

How many have you heard? And do you agree with our first-half of 2025 ranking?

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why more Germans can't afford life on their wages

German politicians are fond of saying, "Work must be worth it." But ever more full-time workers need state benefits, and the new minimum wage hike is seen as disappointing.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez to marry in Venice amid protests

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is set to wed his fiancee Lauren Sanchez in a controversial three-day celebration. Estimated to cost up to $56 million, the guest list includes Hollywood stars, athletes and even royalty.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany to raise minimum wage to €14.60 by 2027

A government-appointed commission announced that Germany would raise its minimum wage twice over the next two years. The move would give Germans the second-highest minimum wage in the EU, after Luxembourg.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'Vogue' editor Anna Wintour: Her iconic and controversial moments

As the influential "Vogue" editor steps down after a 37-year reign, here's a look at how she turned the magazine into the world's fashion bible β€” and why she has many critics.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)