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Hundreds of migrants rescued off Greek islands of Crete and Gavdos

The Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis says he will do everything to "ensure a new migration route to Crete is not established".

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Chinese Movie Week in Brussels builds bridges between nations through storytelling

Chinese Film Week launched on 28 June at the China Cultural Centre in Brussels. Marking 50 years of China-EU diplomatic relations, the festival aims to deepen cultural ties and globalise Chinese cinema.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

The euro is soaring β€” and Trump's policies could push it even higher

"Those who impose tariffs will be hurt first," Greece's central bank chief said over the weekend.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: CNBC International favicon CNBC International

Are 'coal-free' countries really free? New Eurostat data shows real consumption levels

Germany, Poland and Serbia remain the 'black lungs' of Europe, with great quantities of the environmentally damaging brown coal being burned there.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany's AfD accuses Chancellor Merz of election fraud as it bids to reform image

Critics of the German far-right party say that the AfD is still far from having any real influence, as none of the other parties in the Bundestag are willing to cooperate with it.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump's threat over Greenland isn't 'over and done' yet, warns Danish foreign minister

The conversation on Greenland "can never be about annexation", Danish Foreign Minister Lars LΓΈkke Rasmussen has said.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

South Korean President Holds Press Conference

A month after his election, Lee Jae-myung reiterated his will to β€œrebuild” South Korea.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: The Diplomat favicon The Diplomat

β€˜Cooperation is humanity’s greatest innovation,’ UN chief declares at BRICS summit

UN Secretary-General AntΓ³nio Guterres on Monday warned that the environment is being attacked on all fronts and called on the international community to urgently tackle the intersection of health and climate issues.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Human rights must anchor the digital age, says UN’s TΓΌrk

As digital technologies rapidly reshape every aspect of society, the UN’s top human rights official has called for human rights to be placed at the centre of this transformation.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UN chief β€˜deeply saddened’ by devastating Texas floods as toll climbs past 80

The United Nations Secretary-General has expressed deep sorrow over the deadly floods in Texas that reportedly killed at least 80 people over the holiday weekend, including more than two dozen children at a summer camp.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UN calls on Taliban to end repressive policies

The UN General Assembly on Monday overwhelmingly adopted a resolution expressing deep concern over Afghanistan’s deteriorating humanitarian, economic and human rights conditions, urging the Taliban to reverse repressive policies and ensure inclusive governance.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis in Sudan as displacement, hunger and disease escalate

UN humanitarians on Monday sounded the alarm over the worsening conditions in Sudan, as violence continues, and food and water remain at critically low levels.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: UN News favicon UN News

Greece Battles Wildfires Amid Escalating Heatwave Risk

Approximately 7,000 hectares have burned across this European country this year. On Sunday, firefighters were battling more than 50 wildfires across Greece, as authorities warned of heightened danger due to an intensifying heatwave and strong winds. RELATED: Greece Announces Naval Deployment Off Libyan Coast to Deter Migrant Boats The most severe blaze erupted in a […]

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Methane gas kills 12 Turkish soldiers in Iraq operation

They were searching a cave to recover the body of a comrade who had been shot in 2022.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Russian transport minister found dead hours after being fired by Putin

Russian Transport Minister Roman Starovoit was found dead near Moscow mere hours after being fired by President Putin. Domestic media reported that he died in an apparent suicide.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: Chancellor Merz's Conservatives see approval rating rise

Germany's new government has been in office for two months. So far only Chancellor Friedrich Merz's Conservatives are making progress among voters, while the Social Democrats are struggling to retain trust.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

German polls show Merz gaining ground as SPD loses

Germany's new government has been in office for two months, and so far only Merz's CDU is making progress among voters, while the Social Democrats are struggling to retain trust β€” especially on military policy.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Zambia's cyber laws: Safety or surveillance?

Zambian leaders say new cybersecurity laws are protecting citizens from online scams and identity theft. But critics see them as an attack on freedom of expression.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israeli Forces Arrest Al Mayadeen Bureau Chief in Palestine Amid Broader Crackdown on Independent Media

In a continued campaign to silence independent media, Israeli occupation forces arrested Nasser al-Lahham, bureau chief of the pan-Arab outlet Al Mayadeen, during a violent pre-dawn raid on his home in Beit Lahm, in the southern West Bank. The incident is the latest escalation in Israel’s efforts to suppress reporting that challenges official narratives of […]

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Big shake-up in Nigerian politics as heavyweights join forces

The two main opposition leaders have split from their parties to contest the next election under a new banner.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: BBC Africa favicon BBC Africa

Three hospitalised after bees attack dozens of people in France

The incident occurred on Sunday in the centre of Aurillac, a town in the south of the country.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Watch: Parisians swim in Seine for the first time in 100 years

For the first time in over a century, Parisians and tourists are officially allowed to swim in the River Seine β€” and many are already diving in.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Africa: Five Heads of State Prepare for 'High-Stakes' White House Talks

[FrontPageAfrica] Washington, D.C. -- President Donald Trump is set to host the heads of state from Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at the White House next week for a luncheon aimed at strengthening commercial and security ties between the United States and Coastal West and Central Africa.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

BRICS Open Summit in Brazil with Unified Stance on Reform, AI Governance and Trade Tensions

The first day of the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro concluded with calls to democratize the international system, regulate artificial intelligence under UN leadership, and condemn recent acts of military aggression.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Turkish soldiers die of methane gas poisoning in Iraq

Turkey says 12 soldiers have died after exposure to methane gas during a cave search operation in northern Iraq. It did not explain the presence of the gas in the cave.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Kumanjayi Walker inquest: racism and violence, but findings too little and too late

The inquest findings did not deliver a crushing blow to racial violence in the NT Police. It is a missed opportunity that will likely have devastating consequences.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: The Conversation (Australia) favicon The Conversation (Australia)

South Africa: What Ramaphosa Said About Democratic Alliance Withdrawal from National Dialogue

[allAfrica] South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made the statement below after the Government of National Unity partner, the Democratic Alliance (DA), withdrew from the country's national dialogue. In an earlier statement, leader of the DA, John Steenhuisen, had said: "Our withdrawal and mobilisation against the National Dialogue, as well as our opposition against the budgets of corruption-accused Ministers, is the...

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Trump says Musk β€˜gone off the rails’ after America Party announcement

The South African-born billionaire said over the weekend the party would fight what he described as a system β€œbankrupting our country with waste and graft.”

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | July 7th – 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: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Another Education Department delay: Release of NAEP science scores

UPDATE: After this story was published, the Education Department issued a press release Monday afternoon, July 7, announcing that Matthew Soldner will serve as acting commissioner of the National Center for Education Statistics,in addition to his role as acting director of the Institute of Education Sciences. The job of statistics chief had been vacant since […] The post Another Education Department delay: Release of...

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: The Hechinger Report favicon The Hechinger Report

Poland reinstates border controls with Germany and Lithuania

The move by Polish leader Donald Tusk follows rising tensions over illegal immigration.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why is Trump meeting five African presidents this week?

The US president has invited the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal to Washington this week. Experts suggest that there will be more on the agenda than just commercial opportunities.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

European spending drops as trade tensions hit consumer wallets

Eurozone retail sales fell sharply in May, marking the steepest drop since 2023, as consumers showed caution amid rising trade tensions with the US. Fears over looming tariffs and economic uncertainty are weighing on spending across Europe.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

German space capsule lost carrying ashes of 166 people

A German startup is looking into how communications were lost with a memorial spaceflight capsule on its return to Earth. The Nyx craft was due to return ashes to bereaved families after the extraterrestrial trip.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

San FermΓ­n Festival opens with first bull run in Pamplona

Thousands of runners raced through the narrow, cobbled streets of Pamplona on Monday as the first bull run of Spain's San FermΓ­n festival began.

Published on: July 07, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews