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Trump casts doubt on Article 5 commitment en route to NATO summit

The U.S. president leaked an obsequious message sent by NATO's Rutte, showing the summit is designed to keep him interested in European security.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Were there irregularities in Poland's presidential election?

Tens of thousands of complaints have been lodged suggesting irregularities in Poland's presidential election on June 1, challenging the victory of the hard-right Karol Nawrocki. Some Poles are calling for a recount.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Venice protesters claim victory as Jeff Bezos changes wedding venue

No Space for Bezos activist group tells BBC they are "very proud of this".

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Venice protesters claim victory as Bezos changes wedding venue

No Space for Bezos activist group tells BBC they are "very proud of this".

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

'Miracle' HIV drug lenacapavir approved amid drastic US health budget cuts

The US has approved lenacapavir for HIV prevention. However, experts worry that cuts to the health budget will "squander" the drug's chance of reducing infections.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Wasted miracle? Concerns as revolutionary HIV drug approved

The US has approved lenacapavir for HIV prevention. However, experts worry that cuts to the health budget will "squander" the drug's chance of reducing infections.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russian missile strikes kill 17 in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region

President Zelensky said at least 100 more were injured in a Russian ballistic missile strike.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

NATO’s new villain: Spain

Madrid’s effort to wriggle out of the alliance’s new spending targets is angering other members.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Boost investments in Ukraine defence and stop Russia getting your equipment, Zelenskyy tells NATO

Ukraine's defence production capacity has jumped from 1 billion in 2022 to 35 billion this year, according to the government.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Syria: IS splinter group behind church bombing

A little-known Islamist group has claimed responsibility for a Sunday bombing that killed 25 Christians and injured 63 more. It also disputes government arrest claims.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

At Baku Energy Forum, leaders call for global action to triple renewables and modernise grids

At the Baku Energy Forum, top energy officials and CEOs addressed the urgent need for multilateral action, investment, and innovation to meet climate goals and triple global renewable energy by 2030.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

New package of Russia sanctions runs into trouble ahead of high-stakes EU summit

A downward revision of the price cap on Russian oil is considered essentially dead after a disappointing G7 summit and the Israel-Iran conflict.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Tesla accused of deceptive marketing by French government

American automaker faces 50,000-a-day fines over advertisements claiming its cars are fully self-driving.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

As review finds 'indications' of Gaza human rights breach, how close are EU-Israel trade relations?

As an EU review finds "indications" that Israel breached its human rights obligations in Gaza, the EU-Israel Association Agreement is now under scrutiny. However, concrete action is not expected to be taken until foreign ministers meet in July.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Industry calls to safeguard independence of EU cybersecurity agency

Discussions around the cybersecurity certification for cloud services have been on hold for several years.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Travel warning: Thailand bans tourists from crossing land borders into Cambodia

Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra said that Thailand will boost screening at land borders and block departing tourists.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

James Bond in danger: Why is 007 under threat from a property tycoon?

His name is Bond. James Bond. But for how much longer?

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hungarian opposition leader PΓ©ter Magyar quizzed by European Parliament

Hungarian authorities sent three different requests to the Parliament seeking to waive the immunity of the opposition leader. Magyar claims this is a part of a political campaign against him.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

France, Germany, Luxembourg: Where do people experience the worst noise pollution in Europe?

Only three countries are estimated to have less than 10 per cent of their populations exposed to harmful noise levels.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

AIIB elects former anti-corruption official as new president

Zou Jiayi has been elected as the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) by the group’s board of governors.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Merz emphasises Germany's support for Israel and calls for ceasefire in Gaza

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz expressed the country's support for Israel amid its conflict with Iran and called for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Greece: Thousands protest over US strikes on Iran nuclear sites

Thousands marched in Athens against US military action in Iran

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russia tightens Libya hold, sparking migration fears ahead of EU summit

Russia's deployment of military equipment from Syria into and around Libya's Benghazi coincides with a 173-percent increase of arrivals to Greece from eastern Libya, EU Commission president Ursula von der Leyen noted in her letter to leaders ahead of Thursday's summit.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Greek firefighters battle wildfire on Chios for third day as authorities probe arson

Emergency services have issued evacuation orders for villages and settlements in the area since Sunday, when fires broke out near the island’s main town.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

After US bombs Iran, North Korea watches closely

Pyongyang has shared weapons technology and underground construction know-how with Tehran. Now it will want to know how it can best protect itself should the US turn its military attention to North Korea.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Brad Pitt premieres new F1 film in London with surprise appearance from Tom Cruise

The European premiere of F1: The Movie brought Hollywood glamour to London as Brad Pitt and a star-studded cast celebrated the launch of the high-octane racing drama.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Emilio De Capitani β€” The lone legal battler fighting β€˜confidentiality by default’

The 78-year old Italian Emilio De Capitani is a gamekeeper turned poacher β€” going from working for the European Parliament, to using every legal trick in the book to try to force open the β€˜black box’ of EU decision making.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Uzbekistan builds pharma ambitions with €1.2bn investment in regional production and export hub

Uzbekistan is rapidly scaling up its pharmaceutical sector with the launch of Tashkent Pharma Park β€” a 1.2 billion project uniting research, logistics, manufacturing and training.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Balancing profit and preservation: Mauritania pushes for sustainable fishing with EU support

In Mauritania and across North-West Africa, fish is essential. It provides food and jobs for countless people. But this natural resource is under threat. What must be done to protect it, and how can Europe play a part?

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The EU-Mauritania fisheries deal explained

Sustainable fisheries, jobs, and food security: the EU-Mauritania partnership aims to ensure responsible fishing while supporting local communities.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

German business sentiment rises: Ifo sees sixth consecutive lift

Firms in Germany are more confident about the business environment, partly thanks to the state's promised spending boost.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU racism is fuelling injustice, from Brussels to Gaza and TehranΒ 

The colonial lens shapes how Europe responds to the Palestinian struggle.By framing Gaza solely as a humanitarian crisis, rather than recognising it as the outcome of decades of Israeli occupation and apartheid, EU leaders have sought to sanitise and depoliticise Palestinian suffering, writes Shada Islam.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Merz says Germany is back to show 'strength and reliability'

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has addressed parliament ahead of a NATO summit that he said would be historic. Merz promised that Germany would do its fair share as part of the alliance to counter the threat from Russia.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

French doctors warn of health risks tied to heavy metal in bread, cereal, and other everyday foods

People are most often exposed to cadmium, a heavy metal used in phosphate fertilisers, through their food.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

ECOWAS gets a new leader at pivotal time for West Africa

Sierra Leone's president is assuming the rotating leadership of the Economic Community of West African States. Under previous chairman Bola Tinubu ECOWAS faced some of the greatest challenges in its 50-year history.

Published on: June 24, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)