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Timeline: How did the Israel-Iran conflict escalate?
Iran and Israel have spent over a decade trading cyberattacks, covert operations and military strikes, with tensions soaring in recent years over Iranβs nuclear programme and regional influence.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:
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What's the big deal with rare earth elements?
What do electric vehicles, fighter jets and digital cameras have in common? Rare earth elements. They're wanted everywhere but are only sourced from a few places.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Why do countries want rare earth elements?
What do electric vehicles, fighter jets and digital cameras have in common? Rare earth elements. They're wanted everywhere but can only be sourced from a few places.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Modi's G7 visit: Can India, Canada reset strained ties?
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's trip to Canada for the G7 summit presents a rare opportunity for high-level bilateral engagement after ties were marred by tensions and mistrust over killings of Sikh activists.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Oil prices soar as Iran-Israel tensions shake global economy
Israel's attack on Iran has jolted financial markets, as fears grow of a regional conflict that could disrupt oil supplies. The tensions come at a time of heightened uncertainty, driven by Trump's tariff policies.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Tesla drivers in France are suing Elon Muskβs EV maker for becoming a βfar-right symbolβ
The legal battle comes after Elon Muskβs support for European far-right parties, support for Donald Trump, and his activities since he entered the political arena.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Israel's Mossad mounted high-tech covert operation to strike targets deep inside Iran, sources say
The Israeli Mossad used advanced systems and explosive drones to hit multiple targets in Iran, including air defence systems and missile launchers near Tehran.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Why do we fear Friday 13th? Or even just saying the word Friggatriskaidekaphobia
Do you suffer from Friggatriskaidekaphobia, otherwise known as fear of Friday 13th?
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Austrian designer Franziska Kerber is revolutionising e-waste with paper-based devices
Franziska Kerber has developed PAPE, a paper-based alternative to plastic casings in electronics that improves recyclability and supports fully circular product design.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | June 13th β 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 13, 2025 | Source:Human Rights Watch on feeding Gaza β and the so-called 'Gaza Humanitarian Foundation'
Not only are these Israeli-backed US-supported aid distribution centres deadly, but they fail to address the mass starvation taking place, warn Human Rights Watch. But there is another way to get food to the people in Gaza: a humanitarian diplomatic convoy to break the Israeli-imposed siege.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:North Korea relaunches damaged warship after botched unveiling
Leader Kim Jong-un attended the ceremony, claiming the warshipβs return demonstrates the countryβs determination to expand its naval power in response to βUS-led hostilitiesβ.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Hungarian MEP: 'We took democracy for granted'
Klara Dobrev is head of Hungary's opposition Democratic Coalition and former vice president of the European Parliament. DW spoke to her about the rise of illiberal democracy in Europe and current politics in Hungary.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Alarmed European leaders urge immediate de-escalation between Israel and Iran
The military attacks between Israel and Iran have caused alarm across Europe, with leaders calling on both parties to immediately de-escalate.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:What are Israel's air defences? And why are they so effective?
Israel claims it intercepted all of the drones launched by Iran after Israel hit Tehran's military command and top nuclear scientists and facilities overnight on Friday.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Indian PM Narendra Modi visits site of Air India crash in Ahmedabad
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Ahmedabad on Friday to inspect the charred wreckage of an Air India flight that crashed shortly after takeoff, killing at least 260 people.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Israel launches major strike on Iran: What is the market fallout?
European stocks fell sharply after Israel struck Iranian nuclear sites, fuelling fears of wider conflict. Oil and gold surged on safe-haven demand, while bank shares dropped. Markets are pricing in higher geopolitical and energy supply risks.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Young Lithuanian scientists create AI tools to reinvent enzyme engineering
Laurynas Karpus, Vykintas JauniΕ‘kis and Irmantas Rokaitis have developed an AI-based enzyme design tool that could revolutionise health, sustainability, and manufacturing.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Working together to promote a better and healthier drinking culture in Europe
Across the EU, discussions are taking place in various fora as to how best to address harmful alcohol consumption as part of broader efforts to improve public health and promote prevention measures.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:The cuppa that connects us: Coffee drinking across cultures
The beverage's global consumption has been rooted in culture, colonialism, rebellion β and TikTok fame.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:World lagging behind on goal to protect 30% of ocean by 2030: Hereβs whatβs needed
A slew of commitments have been made at the UN Ocean Conference this week, with many governments using the opportunity to unveil new MPAs on the international stage.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Russia might use Belarus to attack the Baltics, but Belarusians will not do it, Tsikhanouskaya says
Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya told Euronews that her country might be used as a launchpad to attack and invade the Baltic states, but the people of Belarus will not go to war against their neighbours.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Harvey Weinstein sex crimes retrial ends in disarray as jury foreperson refuses to deliberate
Disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein faces yet another trial on sex crime allegations after the judge declared a mistrial on a remaining rape charge.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Iran fires dozens of rockets on Israel as Tehran reels from massive attack
Iran sends a second wave of retaliatory strikes against Israel at the close of the day on Friday, which began with Israeli strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Read Euronews' report of the day's dramatic events as they happened here.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Culture catch-up: Why the UK and France are bringing Adolescence drama into classrooms
In this weekβs cultural catch-up, we explore the French government's decision to show schoolchildren Adolescence - the hard-hitting critically acclaimed drama tackling toxic masculinity and social mediaβs grip on Gen Z.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Oil prices surge, Europeβs markets open lower on Israel Iran strikes
Israel launched strikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, which killed top officials according to Iranian state media β including Revolutionary Guard chief Hossein Salami.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:βForever chemicalsβ exposure before birth raises the risk of high blood pressure in teenage years
Teenagers who had been exposed to higher levels of PFAS before they were born were more likely to have high blood pressure, a new study found.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Latest news bulletin | June 13th β 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 13, 2025 | Source:How has wealth inequality changed across Europe since the 2008 crisis?
The change in wealth inequality across Europe between 2008 and 2023 has been mixed across countries. According to a UBS report, it has sharply increased in some places, while showing modest declines in others.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Israel strikes Iran, wiping out top military commanders and nuclear scientists
Israel launches strikes across Iran without US support and wipes out Iranβs military command. Revolutionary Guard Commander Hossein Salami, Chief of Staff Mohammad Hossein Bagheri, and Emergency Forces Commander Gholam Rashid were killed in the strikes, Israel says.
Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source:Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu boycotts court hearing citing 'unlawful' change of venue
The trial venue was moved from a courthouse in central Istanbul to Silivri prison, where Imamoglu is being held, just 24 hours before proceedings were set to commence.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:EU long-term budget: Is health funding on the chopping block?
As new priorities demand greater resources, the health sector risks significant cuts in the upcoming long-term EU budget.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:China, UK trade deals with Trump pile pressure on EU
Following Britain, China has struck a trade deal with the US, President Donald Trump has announced. Meanwhile, the EU is still pondering its way out of tariff hell, and US officials make clear it is back of the line.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:World fails to meet 2025 child labor target
Despite global gains on combatting child labor, sub-Saharan Africa still has the highest number of underage workers, highlighting deeper challenges with the continent's fast-growing economies.
Published on: June 12, 2025 | Source:Trump says Israeli strike on Iran βcould very well happenβ
The president declined to say if it was βimminent,β however and stressed that heβd prefer negotiations.
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