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Watch: Russian volcano erupts after more than 500 years

Huge plumes of smoke could be seen rising into the sky above the Krasheninnikov Volcano.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Trump team is walking back stated goal to arrest 3,000 immigrants per day

It’s another discrepancy between what White House advisers say and the administration’s legal posture.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

OPEC+ agrees to boost oil production by 547,000 barrels per day from September

Eight OPEC+ countries meeting on Sunday agreed on a bump in oil production for September by 547,000 barrels per day.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

At the world’s most elite art fair, Qatar cements its soft power

Culture collides with big business and geopolitics in Art Basel’s partnership with the Gulf State.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Almost 50% of Poles support the resignation of Prime Minister Donald Tusk

Almost half of Poles believe that Prime Minister Donald Tusk should resign, according a poll conducted just days before president-elect Karol Nawrocki's inauguration.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Middle East: Israeli minister demands Gaza reoccupation

National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir called for Israel to claim full sovereignty over Gaza. Meanwhile, thousands in Sydney, including Julian Assange, took part in a pro-Palestinian march. DW has the latest.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Kamchatka's Krasheninnikov volcano erupts for the first time in 600 years

The Kamchatka branch of Russia’s ministry for emergency services said an ash plume was recorded rising up 5-6 kilometres following the volcano’s eruption, and drifted 75 kilometres eastward.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pope Leo XIV urges young Catholics to spread faith at Rome's Youth Jubilee

The pontiff celebrated the concluding mass of one of the most important events of the Holy Year as 1 million faithful filled the Tor Vergata esplanade in Rome on Sunday.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine uncovers major corruption scheme in defense procurement

Disclosure comes just days after independence was restored to the country's anti-corruption bodies.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Political ploy? Czech Republic outlaws communist propaganda

The Czech criminal code now bans the promotion of communist ideology, making it equivalent to Nazi propaganda. At the same time, the Czech communist party is one of the most successful in Europe. What's going on?

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russian missile and drone strikes injure at least 18 across Ukraine

Russian missile strikes on Mykolaiv injured seven people, while Ukraine's air force intercepted 60 drones. Ukrainian forces hit an oil depot in Russia's Sochi.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Estonia stages β€œRomeo and Juliet” using giant trucks instead of actors

The remake of the classic Shakespearean tragedy is being staged by Estonian independent theatre Kinoteater, which uses an experimental style to push the boundaries of its audience.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Poland extends border controls with Germany and Lithuania until October

Border controls with Germany and Lithuania, which were introduced by Poland on July 7, have been extended until October 4. They were originally in place until August 5.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

A war is brewing over the Republican Party’s future

Two opposing factions are jockeying to be the true MAGA warriors at this weekend’s Young Republican National Convention.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

How do mineral and chemical sunscreens work and what do we know about their health effects?

Mineral and chemical sunscreens work differently, but both are considered safe when used correctly.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Global plastics treaty talks resume in Geneva: Is this the β€˜world’s last chance’ to act?

Campaigners say that industry lobbyists must be banned from the talks to secure a meaningful outcome.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Europe’s future depends on confrontation, not compromise

To survive, the European Union needs to change.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Kazakhstan's Katon Karagay weighs an ecotourism boom against losing its soul and serenity

Education and tourism are bringing hope to Katon Karagay, but locals face tough choices between progress and preservation.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany updates: Welfare payments up by €4 billion last year

Payments of basic state welfare benefits grew by several billion euros in 2024, according to the German government. Retailers are reporting a surge in shoplifting. Read more on these and other stories from Germany.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Lost Salvador DalΓ­ painting bought from a London garage for Β£150 to auction for 200 times the price

The 1966 watercolour, part of a long-lost Arabian Nights series, was authenticated after being rediscovered by an antiques dealer at a garage sale in the UK.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israeli fire kills Gaza aid-seekers as US envoy meets with hostages’ families

The violence came a day after US officials visited the Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation GHF site, and the US ambassador Steve Witkoff described the troubled system as β€œan incredible feat.”

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

New tsunami warning from Russia after Kuril Islands quake

Russia's emergency officials have warned that small tsunami waves could hit three districts of the Kamchatka Peninsula.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Japan: Four workers dead after falling into manhole

After one of the workers fell into a sewage pipe in the Japanese city of Gyoda, the other three tried to save him but also lost their lives, according to the local fire department.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Long-distance weapons: German money for Ukraine's combat drones

Germany is investing more in the production of Ukrainian weaponry, particularly long-range drones. What is possible, and what are the limits?

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | August 3rd, 2025 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Messi exits Inter Miami match early with hamstring injury

The star footballer limped off the field in Florida after colliding with a defender. The club's manager said Messi has "hamstring discomfort," but the extent of the injury is not yet known.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Huge explosion rocks Russian oil facility

The strike was one of several Ukraine said it carried out against Russian military infrastructure.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Ukraine officials held in military drone corruption probe

The arrests come just two days after Ukraine's anti-corruption agencies had their independence restored.

Published on: August 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Chile rescuers find remains of 1 trapped El Teniente miner

At least 100 rescuers are still looking for miners who are trapped in the partially collapsed mine in Rancagua, south of Chile's capital Santiago. The disaster came after a "seismic event" in the area.

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

Pope greeted by vast crowd at Catholic youth event

Hundreds of thousands of Catholics from around the world poured into Rome for the special Jubilee holy year event.

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

South Africa detains 1,000 foreign illegal miners

Authorities said a week-long operation led to the arrests. Thousands of abandoned mines have become hotspots for illegal activity in South Africa.

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

German nursing homes see cost for care explode

Long-term nursing care is becoming unaffordable in Germany. What can be done to help older people pay for their care?

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

Romania ready to talk about Sinti and Roma genocide

For a long time, the deportation and murder of Roma and Sinti was not spoken about openly in Romania. Among other things, the European Day of Remembrance, every August 2, is changing this.

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

Middle East updates: Germany says Gaza aid 'insufficient'

The German government said it has taken note of "limited initial progress" in the flow of aid into Gaza, but said the amount was "very insufficient" to meet the needs of people there. DW has the latest.

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