Tsunami alert follows powerful earthquake in southwest Japan
Japan issued a tsunami alert after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Kyushu, damaging buildings, cutting power and prompting emergency response efforts.
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No more hiding AI: EU deepfake and chatbot labelling rules start Sunday
Sunday marks the start of the AI Act's transparency rules, which require companies to disclose when chatbots, images or video have been generated or manipulated by artificial intelligence.
Aerial footage shows wildfires spreading across Spain's Madrid region
Aerial footage shows aircraft and firefighters battling wildfires in Spain's Madrid region as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel the flames.
Many feared dead after quake leaves shoppers trapped in Japanese mall
Police received reports of an explosion at the Aeon Mall outlet in the Kumamoto region but the force did not provide information on damage or any casualties.
The EU is forcing tech companies to label deepfakes. Will it work?
From this week, the EU AI Act requires deepfakes and AI-generated content to be labelled. Experts warn technical gaps and a lack of common standards could undermine enforcement.
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Guterres meets with both sides in push to re-unify Cyprus
The UN Secretary-General reaffirmed his commitment to supporting renewed negotiations after separate meetings with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader Tufan Erhürman.
Guterres says he will continue efforts to restart Cyprus talks
The UN Secretary-General reaffirmed his commitment to supporting renewed negotiations after separate meetings with Cypriot President, Christodoulides and Turkish Cypriot leader, Erhürman.
Berlin community remembers victims of Pride parade attack
Berliners leave flowers, candles and messages at Tiergarten memorial after a deadly vehicle and machete attack near the Pride parade.
Medieval costumes and parades fill Sighisoara streets in Romania
Sighisoara's medieval festival brings knights, costumes, music and combat displays to Romania's historic Transylvanian citadel.
Two-thirds of children exposed to extreme temperatures in Europe
Six months into 2026, three times more children were exposed to extreme temperatures compared to the whole of 2025, according to a child rights organisation.
No evidence Hungary corruption probe breached rule of law, say experts, contrary to political claims
Conflicting claims have emerged in Hungary about why a data centre linked to former PM Viktor Orbán's Fidesz party was raided as part of a wider corruption investigation. The Cube takes a look.
Wind, solar and heat pumps offer EU escape from LNG dependence by 2030, study says
If the EU meets its solar and wind deployment targets, it could cut gas demand by around one-quarter by 2030, with savings that could exceed the amount of LNG the bloc is expected to import from Qatar. But Europe's climate and energy transition is giving China a unique opportunity.
Heat, drought, fire: Europe needs to restore wetlands, rivers and landscapes
Experts from environmental organisations, including WWF, are calling in an op-ed for Euronews for urgent action to adapt to a changing climate. By placing the restoration of landscapes and healthy water systems at the heart of climate legislation can help to reducing climate risks at their root.
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes' daughter Suri drops her estranged father's last name
Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes’ daughter Suri is the latest celebrity child to drop their famous last name. Reports indicate she has legally changed her surname from Cruise to Noelle - Holmes' middle name.
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Europe set to miss 2030 hepatitis elimination targets, health agency warns
Despite years of progress, the ECDC says Europe is to miss its 2030 goal to eliminate viral hepatitis as a public health threat, as gaps in child vaccination and inadequate reduction measures are seen across Europe.
The timing of war and peace is not yours to decide, Iran tells US
Tehran's foreign ministry said Iran would not allow Washington to determine "the timing of war and peace," as Trump claimed the Islamic Republic had requested negotiations and mediators sought to revive the collapsed interim deal.
Last-minute holidays boom among British travellers as next-day bookings jump 26%
New data has revealed that Brits are embracing spur-of-the-moment escapes this summer, but to tried-and-tested destinations in Spain and Türkiye.
France wildfire: Residents douse embers with water after blaze destroys 170 homes in Le Porge
Residents in Le Porge, in southwestern France's Gironde region, are working to prevent a devastating wildfire from reigniting by spraying water on smouldering forest embers. The blaze destroyed at least 170 homes, while smoke continues to rise from the scorched landscape as recovery begins.
What do the numbers tell us about Europe's heatwave?
From record temperatures to thousands of excess deaths, four figures signify the scale of Europe's heatwave.
White House's Rick and Morty AI parody featuring Donald Trump sparks huge backlash
“People can’t afford gas, groceries, rent, and healthcare,” wrote former congresswoman and once Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene in response to Rick and Morty parody video posted by the White House.
Iran publicly executes two Isfahan protesters despite UN calls to stop
Two protesters were publicly executed in Isfahan on Tuesday morning, bringing the total to four deaths out of 12 sentenced in the same case, after UN experts slammed coerced confessions and closed trials.
Mercedes-Benz cuts sales forecast as profit rises despite China weakness
German premium carmaker Mercedes-Benz reported a 22% rise in second-quarter operating profit but cut its full-year car sales forecast due to weakness in China.
Spain’s unemployment rate hits lowest level in 18 years
Summer hiring created 486,000 jobs in the second quarter, lifting the number of people in work to a record 22.8 million.
Summer hiring pushes Spain to record 22.8 million in work and jobless rate falls below 10%
The Labour Force Survey for the second quarter puts the number of people in work at 22.8 million after creating 486,000 jobs, and cuts the unemployment rate to 9.87%, its lowest level since 2008.
Spain sets new employment record with 22.8 million in work and jobless rate falls below 10%
The Labour Force Survey for the second quarter puts employment at 22.8 million after 486,000 jobs were created and cuts unemployment to 9.87%, its lowest level since 2008.
Qatar launches exchange to expand its role in global diamond trade
The new exchange combines trading, certification, vaulting and customs in one regulated ecosystem, aiming to attract international diamond businesses to Doha.
London's hidden gems: Underrated landmarks you need to see in the UK capital
London’s most underrated landmark has been revealed, giving visitors the chance to escape the crowds at a quaint green space that once featured in a film starring Jude Law.
Tripoli erupts in protests over power cuts with calls to topple government
Demonstrators blocked roads, shut state institutions and sealed off government buildings as temperatures reached up to 50 degrees Celsius and daily blackouts stretched to 14 hours. The protests quickly widened into demands for the removal of governments in both eastern and western Libya.
Chronic financial stress speeds up brain ageing, study finds
Persistent financial stress is linked to lower memory and faster brain ageing, according to a new study.