France and Spain battle to control wildfires ahead of expected heatwave
EU officials have warned that "extreme conditions" are looming across parts of Europe, with the wildfire situation expected to worsen in France, Spain and Portugal.
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Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' drives Homer book sales and sparks interest in learning Greek
The release of Nolan's 'The Odyssey' has sparked a huge surge in people wanting to read Homer's ancient poem and learn the Greek language. Some purists, however, aren't best pleased with the cinematic adaptation...
Google rivals in Europe line up for damages after record EU fine
From Germany to Sweden, comparison-shopping firms have already won hundreds of millions from Google. The new DMA fine could help them, and others, claim even more.
US begins review of its military presence in Europe
The decision to do so comes a month after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington would do so. The Trump administration has repeatedly criticised its European allies for their response to the war in Iran.
Younger Italians warm to nuclear power as Meloni pushes revival four decades after Chernobyl
Forty years after Chernobyl ended Italy's nuclear ambitions, Giorgia Meloni's government wants small modular reactors back on the table — but cost and generational divides could complicate the comeback.
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How false information spread about the Berlin Pride attack amid suspect manhunt
Within hours of the attack which occured at Berlin's annual Pride event, unverified claims began spreading across social media, while authorities worked to establish facts and searched for the suspect.
White House prepares for high-stakes talks with Zelenskyy and Netanyahu
The meetings will showcase Washington's foreign policy balancing act as it tries to broker peace in Ukraine, despite being the instigator of military action in the Middle East.
Critically endangered newts released into wild at secret location in Spain
Critically endangered Montseny brook newts have been released into the wild in Catalonia as part of an international conservation effort.
Spain breaks tourism records while one in three Spaniards cannot afford a holiday
As Spain nears a record for foreign tourists, OCU tells Euronews that "holidays should not be a luxury" as rising living costs force many families to skip a break.
iPhone 17 Pro prices: How Europe compares with the US and the world
The premium paid for Apple’s latest Pro model has widened across much of Europe since 2017, with taxes and currency movements creating stark differences between markets.
High-wire artists walk cables across Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley
Four high-wire artists rehearse above Jerusalem's Hinnom Valley ahead of the 65th Israel Festival, paying tribute to Philippe Petit's 1987 crossing.
Shares slip as chip stocks come under heavy selling: Here's why
South Korea's Kospi index plunged more than 10% on Tuesday morning as chipmaking stocks came under heavy selling amid renewed concerns over whether the artificial intelligence boom can be sustained.
No EU-wide watchlist: Berlin Pride attack highlights gaps in monitoring Islamist extremism
Despite growing concerns about cross-border security threats, no EU-wide register or official figure indicates how many people with established links to terrorism are currently under surveillance.
Europe warned of ‘warmer-than-normal’ August: What’s driving blistering temperatures?
"The exceptionally warm Mediterranean Sea is leaving a fingerprint on land, and in several places it shows up in the nights rather than the afternoons.”
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This picturesque beach in the US Virgin Islands was just named the best in the world
Researchers looked at the colour and clarity of the water, Google Maps reviews, and climate data to rank the best beaches in the world.
Jet lag tips: What to eat and drink to beat travel fatigue
What you eat and drink before, during and after a flight can ease jet lag symptoms.
Elon Musk's X adds banking service in 'everything app' push
Elon Musk's social media app X on Monday began offering its X Money banking service to all US subscribers of its paid Premium and Premium+ tiers, part of the multi-billionaire's ambition to turn the site into an "everything app."
Why is 'Chat Control' one of the EU’s biggest digital rights fights?
EU governments have extended the bloc's interim "chat control" rules until April 2028, allowing online platforms to continue voluntarily scanning for child sexual abuse material while debate over mandatory detection continues.
Why is Chat Control one of the EU’s biggest digital rights fights?
EU governments have extended the bloc's interim "chat control" rules until April 2028, allowing online platforms to continue voluntarily scanning for child sexual abuse material while debate over mandatory detection continues.
Seattle police say shooting incident at food festival over the weekend may have been gang related
The shooting incident killed three people, one of them now identified as one of the shooters, and injured four others, including a two-year-old boy, according to Seattle police.
Burnham pledges UK's full support to Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy since becoming prime minister
Zelenskyy's visit was the first by a foreign leader since Andy Burnham took office a week ago, succeeding Keir Starmer. The newly-appointed prime minister said it underscored the London's continued unwavering support for Kyiv as it defends itself against Russia's full-scale invasion.
UK's Burnham pledges full support to Ukraine in first meeting with Zelenskyy
Zelenskyy's visit was the first by a foreign leader since Burnham took office a week ago. The prime minister said it underscored the UK's "unwavering" support for Kyiv as it defends itself against Russia's full-scale invasion.
Ukraine keeps up long-range strikes on Russian export and oil facilities as pressure on Moscow builds
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his forces had struck an export terminal in the western Rostov region, as well as oil facilities in the Yaroslavl and Udmurtia regions far from the front line.
Gunther von Hagens, creator of exhibitions featuring preserved human corpses, dies at 81
Critics accused von Hagens of crossing into sensationalism with displays that included a corpse riding a plastinated horse and the body of a pregnant woman carrying an eight-month-old foetus.
'Stored on racks': UK funeral director faces jail over uncremated bodies
The 48-year-old undertaker previously pleaded guilty to 67 offences spanning 12 years and affecting hundreds of victims.
Spain's wildfire bill: up to €3.275 billion for firefighting alone
The area burned in Spain in 2026 is almost half that destroyed last year, putting firefighting costs between 1,723 and 3,275 million euros. This impact is compounded by losses in tourism and agriculture, and experts stress the importance of prevention.
Spain's wave of wildfires costs up to €3.275 billion in firefighting alone
The area burned in Spain in 2026 is almost half that of last year, putting firefighting costs at between 1.7 and 3.3 billion euros. Experts also warn of losses in tourism and farming and stress the need for prevention.
Why one smoker gets cancer and another doesn't: a study provides clues
For the first time scientists provided evidence on the effect genetic makeup has on developing cancer, underscoring the need to take personalised care into account.
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