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Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics attend Pope Leo XIV's vigil at Holy Year youth festival

Hundreds of thousands of young Catholics descended on Rome for the Youth Jubilee, which kicked off on Tuesday evening with a mass by the Pope in St Peter's Square. They gathered for a vigil on Saturday night ahead of a Sunday mass held by the Pope.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Voluntary migration or displacement? Gazans clinging to the land face a catastrophic reality

Euronews spoke with people in Gaza to hear what they think of an Israeli government proposal of 'voluntary migration' from the Strip. Critics warn of the political and social repercussions of these policies. They say they are seen as a prelude to a forced displacement scheme.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Portuguese government declares high-alert due to high temperatures and fire risk

The alert situation for mainland Portugal begins at 00:00 this Sunday and lasts until 23:59 on Thursday 7 August, announced the Minister of Internal Affairs, Maria LΓΊcia Amaral.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ten deaths reported from West Nile virus in Italy since the start of the year

A 93-year-old woman died in the Italian region of Lazio from the West Nile virus. This is the tenth death in the country. In Europe, infection cases were registered in five countries.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kilis-Aleppo natural gas pipeline opened: Gas flow from Turkey to Syria started

Turkish Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Alparslan Bayraktar called on European countries to support infrastructure projects for the return of Syrians in Europe. Turkey, Qatar, Azerbaijan and Syria are supporting a project that will provide electricity to 5 million households in Aleppo.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine: Kyiv says it hit Russian oil, military facilities

Ukraine says it struck key oil and military facilities on Russian territory. Meanwhile, the world's nuclear watchdog has condemned an attack near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. DW has the latest.

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

Latest news bulletin | August 2nd, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 2nd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Democrats condemn Trump’s call to fire US statistics chief

Democrats condemned President Donald Trump’s call to fire the head of the Labor Department official in charge of producing jobs data after the latest report showed job growth lower than expected. Trump’s social media postdemanding the firingof Commissioner of Labor Statistics Erika McEntarfer was met with swift criticism from Democratic leaders, who accused Trump of […]

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

German government takes tougher tone with Israel

Germany's foreign minister visited Jerusalem on Friday and insisted that more aid be let into Gaza. Despite the tough talk, experts say it's unlikely there will be any consequences if Israel doesn't do as Germany asks.

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

How a fragile aviation system led to disaster near Washington

Over three days of hearings, federal investigators described an aviation system bound to crack.

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

Domestic violence in Germany has never been so high, new report shows

Every two minutes, someone in Germany is a victim of violence in their own home. However, experts believe that the number of unreported cases is significantly higher. Women are particularly affected - they account for almost 80 per cent fo domestic violence cases.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump recalibrates Gaza stance as humanitarian concerns grow

President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee made a rare trip to Gaza on Friday, spending five hours on the ground touring an aid distribution center and vowing to address a humanitarian crisis amid a growing global outcry. β€œThe purpose of the visit was to give @POTUS a […]

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

Federal Reserve’s Kugler to resign, giving Trump earlier-than-expected opening

Adriana Kugler was confirmed for the central bank’s board in 2023.

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

Home of former deputy head of Zelenskyy’s office searched by German police

The raid was conducted at the request of Ukraine's embattled Anti-Corruption Bureau.

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

'Living A Dream': Saatchi Gallery celebrates hip hop with joyful new photography exhibition

Boomboxes, breakdancers, and beats: a culture that changed the world. The Saatchi Gallery’s latest exhibition is offering a photographic deep dive into the rise of hip hop.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How India's Gen Z is redefining spirituality

Young people in India have a huge interest in spirituality and religion, but they are doing it differently than older generations. For many Gen Zers, it is a personalized experience rather than a ritualistic compulsion.

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

Planes drop humanitarian aid into Gaza Strip as Israeli fire reportedly kills at least 18

Hospitals in Gaza reported the killing of more than a dozen people, eight of them food-seekers, by Israeli fire on Saturday as Palestinians endured severe risks in their search for food amid airdrops and restrictions on overland aid delivery.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Inside the EU's stalled plan to penalize Israel over Gaza 'violations'

For the first time ever, EU officials have threatened to restrict Israeli access to research funds over its conduct in Gaza. But the move is still under review, and many say it is too little, too late as famine looms.

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

Spain’s summer of CV-related resignations

Politicians are scrambling to get rid of questionable credentials on their rΓ©sumΓ©s after the abrupt resignations of at least three politicians over dodgy academic records.

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

Former Serbian minister arrested over deadly railway station disaster

Ex-Trade Minister Tomislav Momirović is among 11 people arrested on corruption charges in connection with the tragedy.

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

Ukraine claims attacks on Russian drone storage airbase and military plant

In a social media post, Governor of the Samara Oblast region, Vyacheslav Fedorishchev, confirmed the drone strike on Novokuibyshevsk, writing "Enemy UAVs attacked one of the industrial facilities in Novokuibyshevsk this morning. Emergency services are working at the scene".

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Canada’s US trade minister leaves Washington as tariff talks stall

Dominic LeBlanc says he’ll probably catch up to Trump’s team next week.

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

A bitter rivalry? Two pubs claim to be London's oldest riverside pub

British pubs are a national institution, drawing locals and tourists alike. But there's trouble brewing: the unofficial title of the oldest riverside pub in London has long been disputed, with two establishments claiming the honour. Which one is right and which will become a bitter disappointment?

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

SpaceX delivers four astronauts to the International Space Station just 15 hours after launch

The four person crew which arrived at the International Space Station on Saturday consists of two NASA astronauts, one from Russia and one from Japan.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | August 2nd, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 2nd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Colombia: Ex-President Uribe gets 12 years' house arrest

Former Colombian President Alvaro Uribe was found guilty of paying militia fighters to withdraw testimony linking him to right-wing paramilitary groups.

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

Syria: Are parliamentary elections a new beginning?

Syria is set to elect a new parliament in September. Given the excessive violence in minority areas, the election is likely to be a difficult challenge for both the government and Syrian citizens.

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

Businesses got some clarity on Trump’s trade deal. They aren’t reassured.

Trump's Thursday tariff announcements caught some in corporate America by surprise.

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

EU’s AI Act doesn’t do enough to protect artists’ copyright, creative groups say

As parts of the AI Act come into force this weekend, creative industry groups say there are still hurdles to protecting their copyrighted material from training AI systems.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Japan braces for more heat after hottest July on record

Another summer, another record-breaking heat wave in Japan β€” the country's weather agency is now urging the residents to manage their water consumption in areas with less rain.

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

Germany updates: Domestic violence at all-time high β€” report

Over 265,000 people suffered domestic violence in Germany last year, according to a media report citing official figures. Trains are once again running on a major railroad route after suspected sabotage. DW has more.

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

Trump fires statistics chief after soft jobs report

The monthly jobs report showed just 73,000 jobs in July, with big reductions to May's and June's numbers

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

City streets, tech towers and electric docks: Here’s how Biscay is adapting to climate change

From storm-proofing grids to electrifying its port, Bilbao has some cutting-edge answers to climate change.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Oasis Live '25: European tour rumours circulate as no mainland EU dates yet announced

The UK and Ireland shows are currently the Oasis’ only gigs in Europe as part of their massive reunion tour. Could that be about to change?

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US president Donald Trump sacks jobs data chief after dismal employment report

Trump's move followed Friday's jobs report that showed just 73,000 jobs were added last month and that 258,000 fewer jobs were created in May and June than previously estimated.

Published on: August 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews