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Barcelona records hottest June in more than 100 years as blistering heat wave grips Europe

Barcelona recorded its hottest month of June since records started over a century ago, Spain's national weather service said on Tuesday as Europe remained in the grip of the first major heat wave this summer.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

How off-grid solar is beating the odds to transform lives in rural Africa

By embracing solar power, many African countries are seeing improvements in electricity access, but financial barriers remain The post How off-grid solar is beating the odds to transform lives in rural Africa appeared first on Climate Home News.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Climate Home News favicon Climate Home News

Lost Nazi-era novel becomes bestseller

Historian and journalist Sebastian Haffner was 24 when he penned an unpublished romance novel set amid Hitler's ominous rise to power. Almost a century later, it's a literary sensation.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iranian spy suspect arrested in Denmark for gathering info on Berlin's Jewish community

Federal prosecutors said in a statement that the Danish national, identified only as Ali S in line with German privacy rules, was arrested on Thursday in the city of Aarhus.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Danish publishers sue OpenAI after failing to strike rights deal

The collective action comes as Denmark starts chairing meetings of the EU member states.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Poland trials a four-day working week: A step towards the future?

Poland will start its first-ever pilot of a shortened working week this July as the government seeks to meet social needs.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Algerian court upholds Franco-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal’s 5-year prison sentence

The novelist’s case has united European lawmakers, who have demanded Sansal's release. His case has raised alarm over freedom of expression in Algeria, and his supporters now hope military-backed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will grant a pardon on Saturday, when Algeria marks Independence Day.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Meta announces new β€˜superintelligence’ unit to work on AI

Meta announced that it is creating a new team to focus research on artificial general intelligence, the ability for a model to think at the same level of reasoning as humans.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Liberia: Tweah's Presidential Immunity Claim Faces Court Arguments Today

[Liberian Observer] The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments today Tuesday, June 1, over former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah and his co-defendants' pursuit of absolute immunity from US$500,000 and L$1.06-billion-dollar corruption schemes.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Fact check: Image mislabels Iran base as Israeli institute

A widely shared post falsely identifies an Iranian missile facility as Israel’s Weizmann Institute. DW Fact check investigates the claim.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iran Demands End to U.S. Threats Before Resuming Nuclear Talks

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran will not return to negotiations with Washington unless military threats stop, reaffirming Iran’s right to peaceful nuclear development and framing diplomacy as a matter of mutual respectβ€”not coercion.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

Trump tightens US policy on Cuba

President Trump says a statutory ban on tourism to Cuba will be enforced more strictly.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: BBC South America favicon BBC South America

Victoria’s Indigenous people experienced β€˜genocide’, truth-telling inquiry says

Yoorrook Justice Commission splits on final report but makes 100 recommendations aimed at healing and reconciliationFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralia’s first truth-telling inquiry has labelled the injustices experienced by First Nations people in Victoria a β€œgenocide” and urged the state government to provide redress for injustices...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Guardian Australia favicon Guardian Australia

Philadelphia explosion kills 1, injures 2 and damages several homes

One person died and two others were injured after an explosion damaged several homes on Philadelphia's north side early Sunday, according to authorities.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: CBC News - Canada favicon CBC News - Canada

Africa: Lake Chad Basin Governments Should Redouble Efforts Against Iswap

[ISS] ISWAP's hunt for resources is eroding the ability of communities in northern Cameroon to withstand economic hardship.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Death toll rises to 39 after blast at pharmaceutical factory in southern India

The massive explosion and fire at Sigachi Industries' chemical factory in the southern state of Telangana also injured 34 people, officials said.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Outsourcing Cost of β€˜Impact’ Data Could Mean 13 Percent More Bang for Every Charitable Buck

A recent study suggests that donors might choose more impactful organizations to support if someone else pays for the data.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Daring duos and chaotic tandems storm Red Bull Sattelfest in DΓΌsseldorf

Forty teams lined up on 29 June with one goal: to conquer a wild obstacle course on the most outrageous tandem bikes imaginable.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Danish women to face conscription by lottery

The 18 year olds will join males in a lottery that could require them undergo a period of service.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Integration to emigration: Why do migrants leave Germany?

Germany promises opportunity and stability β€” yet many migrants feel overlooked and excluded. As more consider leaving, their stories point not only to policy gaps, but the need for a deeper societal shift.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany promises opportunity and stability β€” yet many migrants feel overlooked and excluded. One in four considers leaving

Germany promises opportunity and stability β€” yet many migrants feel overlooked and excluded. As more consider leaving, their stories point not only to policy gaps, but the need for a deeper societal shift.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Advocates Urge FIFA to Keep ICE Out of U.S. Stadiums Ahead of 2026 World Cup

Civil rights advocates demand FIFA ban ICE from football venues in the U.S., warning that immigration enforcement is scaring away fans, harming attendance, and threatening the reputation of the 2026 World Cup.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Telesur English favicon Telesur English

The secret’s out: Meet the artists behind Sweden’s whimsical mouse-size miniature worlds

Swedish artists Elin Westerholm and Lupus NensΓ©n, the duo behind Anonymouse, have revealed their identities as a new exhibition in Lund celebrates the project’s end.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

New Survey Highlights Concerns of Black Women Voters

A new survey highlights the concerns and insights of Black women voters, and the disproportionate burdens they are facing.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Nonprofit Quarterly favicon Nonprofit Quarterly

Africa: Global Fund Commends Suriname's Elimination of Malaria

[Global Fund] Geneva -- Suriname has officially been certified malaria-free by the World Health Organization (WHO), becoming the first country in the Amazon region to eliminate the disease. This certification marks the successful interruption of indigenous malaria transmission for at least three consecutive years - a major step forward in the global fight against one of humanity's deadliest diseases.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Two deaths in Russian custody spark rift with former ally Azerbaijan

The rift exposes wider geopolitical shifts in the region, as Azerbaijan challenges Moscow's dominant role.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Floods and heatwave in Italy lead to two deaths amid extreme weather

An African anticyclone is sweeping its way across Europe, leading to record temperatures of up to 46 degrees Celsius on the continent.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Somalia: Qatar's Statement Sends a Diplomatic Blow to Somaliland's Independence Hopes

[Radio Dalsan] Doha -- A high-level meeting between Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi might have seemed on the surface like a symbolic diplomatic achievement. But Qatar's carefully worded official statement reveals a calculated rebuke that underscores the Gulf state's firm support for Somalia's territorial integrity--delivering a stinging setback to...

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Corfu aims to attract wealthy travellers to avoid overtourism amid rising visitor numbers

The famous Ionian island is investing in luxury accommodation and seeking tourists with "deep pockets".

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

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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 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The EU's dirty hydrogen push in South Africa - revealed

EU politicians are presenting green hydrogen as a win-win fuel, claiming it will lead to low-carbon industrialisation in the Global South while decarbonising economies in Europe.The reality on the ground, however, is much dirtier β€” and very far from win-win.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Renault reports nearly €10 billion non-cash loss due to Nissan stake

The French carmaker said it would change the way it accounts for its stake in its long-term Japanese partner, based on Nissan’s share price.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nigeria: Nigerian govt scales up NatureNews' vision, to plant 20 billion trees - VP Shettima

[Nature News Media Limited] Nigeria is set to launch the largest reforestation campaign in history as Vice President Kashim Shettima announced the federal government's plan to plant 20 billion trees in the next rainy season.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: AllAfrica favicon AllAfrica

Lagarde says ECB 'will not rest' as eurozone inflation hits 2% in June

Eurozone price pressures rose in line with expectations in June, reaching the ECB’s 2% target. ECB President Christine Lagarde struck a cautious tone in her opening remarks at the central bank’s annual symposium in Sintra.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Turkey detains scores of opposition party members in Izmir

The arrests came after a similar operation in Istanbul earlier this year that saw the arrest of its mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, the principal political rival of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Published on: July 01, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)