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Poland's €45bn defence loan bid makes up third of EU total

More member states may decide to request loans before the formal deadline in late November.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How the EU-US trade deal extends beyond economics

Europe's reaction to the EU-US trade deal was rather muted, with France and Hungary heavily criticizing the agreement. Experts say the deal may have geopolitical ramifications and continue Europe's reliance on the US.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Luiz Diaz to Bayern Munich: What does the Colombian offer?

For the third season running, Bayern Munich have splashed out on a football player from England's Premier League, this time Luiz Diaz from Liverpool. Does the deal make sense?

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Experimental treatment restores sight to man with genetic eye disorder in Italy

A patient suffering from a genetic eye disorder in Italy regained his sight thanks to a world-first experimental gene therapy.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

At least nine people killed in explosion at fireworks factory in central Thailand

Thai police said the explosion took place in a building used to produce fireworks, but it was not clear if it was licensed to do so.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine updates: Trump tells DW Ukrainians may remain in US

In comments made exclusively to DW, US President Donald Trump has signaled that Ukrainian refugees will likely be permitted to remain in the United States, despite a crackdown on immigration.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany updates: Cabinet approves 2026 draft budget

German lawmakers will scrutinize the 520.5 billion budget, which includes increased spending on infrastructure and defense next. Meanwhile, Berliners were told the party at the Brandenburg Gate is over.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Listen: Google to sign EU’s AI code of practice. What are the concerns?

In this episode, Evi Kiorri looks into Big Tech's willingness to comply with the EU’s flagship AI Act and what’s at stake.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Middle East: Canada set to recognize Palestinian state

Canadian PM Mark Carney has justified the move saying that it was necessary to preserve hopes of a two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict. DW has more.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Doja Cat brutally trolls Sydney Sweeney's controversial jeans ad amid fierce backlash

The controversial ad campaign by American Eagle featuring Sydney Sweeney has sparked heated debate over its messaging, which has been compared to Nazi propaganda. Now, singer Doja Cat has mocked Sweeney in a viral video...

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Emergency response underway after deadly floods in northern Romania

More than 2,500 people have been affected by severe flash floods in Suceava county, northern Romania, where three people were confirmed dead and hundreds of homes damaged.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Italian antitrust authority launches investigation into Meta's WhatsApp AI chatbot

The technology giant is under investigation in Italy for alleged breaches of EU competition law.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | July 30th, 2025 – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 30th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Sweden’s Klarna receives licence from UK’s Financial Conduct Authority

The move will allow the fintech firm to launch a debit card and offer its UK-based customers Klarna accounts where they can save funds.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Cuba land lease to Vietnamese company reaps rich harvest

Cuba has let farmland to a foreign company for the first time since its 1959 revolution, when all foreign landowners were expropriated. But can the Vietnamese investor help rescue the island's struggling agriculture?

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

'We don’t want our music killing people': Artists revolt against Spotify over AI warfare ties

Several artists, including King Gizzard & the Lizard Wizard, Deerhoof, and Xiu Xiu, are pulling their music from Spotify in protest of CEO Daniel Ek’s investment in an AI-powered military tech firm.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Protesters demand resignation nine months after Valencia floods

Nine months after the Dana floods claimed 228 lives in the province of Valencia, the town of Catarroja held a protest on Tuesday over the regional government's handling of the disaster.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Microsoft Authenticator is ending password autofill. Here's how to set up a passkey instead

Stored passwords will be inaccessible starting Aug. 1 unless you have the Edge browser.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch the video: First tsunami waves hit Hawaii after powerful earthquake triggers warnings

Hawaii's governor warned of possible larger waves after a tsunami hit the state following a powerful earthquake in Russia. Residents are advised to stay safe.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hong Kong's traditional bamboo scaffolding faces gradual phase-out

Hong Kong’s iconic bamboo scaffolding may be phased out as the government pushes for wider adoption of metal alternatives, citing safety concerns and industry trends.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Christopher Nolan criticised for filming β€˜The Odyssey’ in occupied Western Sahara

The Oscar-winning director of 'Oppenheimer' has shot scenes for his upcoming epic 'The Odyssey' in Dakhla, which has been under Moroccan occupation for 50 years. The filmmaker and his team have been accused of "perhaps unknowingly" contributing to Morocco’s β€œrepression of the Sahrawi people."

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump says Epstein 'stole' young female staff from his Mar-a-Lago resort

Trump says pair fell out because Epstein poached staffers including the late Virginia Giuffre, who accused the disgraced financer of sexual abuse.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Google will sign up to EU’s AI Code despite concerns

Meta is so far the only US tech giant that has said it will not sign up to the voluntary rules.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The strongest earthquakes ever recorded: Where does Russia's 8.8 magnitude quake rank in history?

The recent earthquake in Russia reopens the memory of some of the most devastating earthquakes mankind has ever experienced.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Japan lifts tsunami warnings as some Pacific islands begin evacuations after massive earthquake

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake, one of the most powerful ever recorded, struck Russia's Far East early on Wednesday, causing tsunami waves in Japan and Alaska.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel hits back as France leads eight EU states in recognising Palestine

A group of eightEU countries, led by France, will formally recognise a Palestinian state in September, a move quickly denounced by Israel as rewarding β€œjihadist terrorists”.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

EU tariff deal to buy US energy 'not credible' and 'implausible', critics say

Under the tariffs agreement with the US announced earlier this week, the EU committed to purchasing $750bn [650bn] worth of US liquified natural gas (LNG)and nuclear fuel over three years β€” a move critics say is unrealistic and threatens Europe’s green transition.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Germany's Muslims and Israel

Fear of prosecution and legal consequences, including possible loss of citizenship, has led many German Muslims to avoid publicly criticising the government’s stance on Israel’s military actions and civilian casualties in Gaza β€” despite it being a major concern within Muslim migrant communities.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Belfast man missing after disappearing from Paris airport

The last time he was known to speak to someone from home was after he missed his flight.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Gaza is teaching us painful lessons about Europe and the world

The EU will never be able to live down the fact that, through its inaction, it has collectively offered blanket support to Israel for months.This collective moral abdication, refusal to suspend the EU-Israel association agreement and continued arms sales have triggered a crisis of EU legitimacy, writes Shada Islam.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Watch: Major earthquake off Russia triggers widespread tsunami warnings

Tsunami warnings have been issued in Russia, Japan, Ecuador and Hawaii.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Outcry after German zoo culled baboons due to overcrowding

The zoo in Nuremberg said it knew many people would be "upset" or "infuriated" by the decision.

Published on: July 30, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Greece warns of 'invasion' as it halts asylum on Med route

Greek migration minister Thanos Plevris says his country faces a "state of emergency".

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Russian soldiers scammed and robbed of war cash on return from Ukraine

A number of cases emerge of servicemen targeted for their salaries and pay-offs by government officials.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

US: EPA moves to gut environmental oversight

The Trump administration has moved to scrap emissions regulations by arguing the EPA has no oversight authority. The agency's boss announced this and laxer emissions standards while at a truck factory.

Published on: July 29, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)