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Defying the Heat: Qatar's Winter Sports Fiesta
In this episode of Qatar in Motion, Laila checks out the arena of winter sports in Qatar, following athletes, coaches, and its next generation of players who didn’t necessarily grow up in the cold but are warming up to its challenges. How is Qatar building a culture around winter sports?
Trump threatens to bomb Tehran back for every Iranian attack in Hormuz
The US president said Washington would destroy one piece of civilian infrastructure — including sites near Tehran — each time Iran fires on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, as the war entered its 11th consecutive day of US strikes.
Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopens after French Crown Jewels theft scandal
The original 17th-century ceremonial gallery in the French capital, at the world's most visited museum, was the scene of a spectacular burglary in October 2025 and is now once again open to the public.
Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopens after Crown Jewels theft scandal
The site that was the scene of a spectacular burglary in October 2025 is once again serving as its original 17th-century ceremonial gallery.
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Trial date set in US drug trafficking case against Nicolas Maduro
The US in April allowed Venezuela to pay for Maduro's and Flores's legal defence, something previously prohibited under US sanctions.
Nicolas Maduro returns to court in US drug trafficking case
The US in April allowed Venezuela to pay for Maduro's and Flores's legal defence, something previously prohibited under US sanctions.
Hungary's prosecutor resigns under pressure in political win for Magyar
Hungary's Prosecutor General, Gábor Bálint Nagy, has resigned amid mounting political pressure as Prime Minister Péter Magyar seeks to replace Orbán-era officials. The move follows allegations of political bias by lawyers for detained Ukrainian cash couriers in a cross-border cash seizure case.
What are the ‘catastrophic’ pesticides that led France’s environment minister to try and quit?
Acetamiprid and flupyradifurone have been proven to harm bees and could be a risk to children’s developing brains.
What are the ‘catastrophic’ pesticides that led France’s environment minister to quit?
Acetamiprid and flupyradifurone have been proven to harm bees and could be a risk to children’s developing brains.
Marine microplastic pollution: How scientists detect it | Euronews Tech Talks
The ocean is polluted by tiny plastic fragments that are difficult to detect but can harm marine ecosystems. Euronews Tech Talks travelled to the Flanders Marine Institute to understand the risks posed by marine microplastics.
Two trams collide on Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge, injuring 15
Video footage circulating on social media shows the moment the two trams collided. One tram can be seen hurtling into another stationary railcar.
Drones hit Wildberries warehouses in Russia for second week running
Fires broke out at Wildberries warehouse sites in Krasnodar and Stavropol after overnight drone attacks, injuring 15 people and forcing both facilities to suspend operations.
Russia reports fresh drone strikes on Wildberries logistics hubs
Russia says Ukrainian drone strikes hit Wildberries warehouses for the second time in a week, with drone strikes reportedly triggering major fires and disrupting one of the country's largest e-commerce logistics networks.
Volkswagen’s Chinese branch doubles down on self-driving technology
Amid rising competition in the self-driving technology market, especially in China, Europe’s biggest auto company plans to make some big moves to catch up.
French environment minister convinced to stay on after announcing resignation
Barbut had resigned earlier on Wednesday and criticized the government in a LinkedIn post, saying it had reneged on promises over an agricultural bill to reintroduce certain pesticides.
Elon Musk's anti-Odyssey campaign backfires over threat to make AI version of Nolan's epic
Elon Musk's anti-Odyssey campaign has gone to the next level, as the X owner has vowed that his AI social media bot, Grok, will make “a full-length movie of The Odyssey that is historically accurate and true to the art of Homer”. ETA: "Before this year ends."
Ranked: Which countries gained the most tourists from 2019 to 2025?
New data reveals where international tourism has bounced back strongest since the pandemic, with Saudi Arabia, Morocco and Egypt among the biggest winners – while some popular destinations are still struggling to recover.
Iran warns Bulgaria over US aircraft deployment as US military 'stands ready to counter threats'
The warning follows a Bulgarian government proposal to temporarily deploy up to eight US aerial refuelling aircraft at Bezmer Air Base in the country’s southeast.
Dubai for less: Emirate to offer €700 worth of discounts in new invite-a-friend scheme
Residents who nominate friends and family members to come to Dubai before 31 October can get offers such as 45% off hotel stays and free tickets to theme parks.
Hungary probes BYD deal after ex-minister joins carmaker, raising 'revolving door' concerns
As Hungary announced it would investigate subsidies given to the Chinese carmaker, Transparency International warned the hiring of an ex-minister who negotiated them could expose the state to Chinese corporate pressure.
Tributes paid to ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ actress Kaylee Hottle, killed in car crash aged 18
Deaf actress Kaylee Hottle died in a car accident on Tuesday, at the age of 18. The tragic news was announced by her father and several celebrities have paid tribute to the young star.
New UK PM touts 'cost of living government' with VAT cut and bus fare cap
Andy Burnham has used his first days in Downing Street to scrap the 5% VAT charged on household electricity bills and cap single bus fares in England at £2, telling his new cabinet that Britain now has a "cost of living government".
New UK PM touts "cost of living government" with VAT cut and bus fare cap
Andy Burnham has used his first days in Downing Street to scrap the 5% VAT charged on household electricity bills and cap single bus fares in England at £2, telling his new cabinet that Britain now has a "cost of living government".
EU's food safety agency reduces safe daily intake level of 'forever chemical' TFA
TFAS are a type of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substance (PFAS), often known as "forever chemicals" as they are long-lasting in the environment.
EU set to bow to fresh US tariffs after current regime lapses
Despite considering the new duties "unjustified," the Commission said its priority was to ensure tariffs on EU goods remain below the 15% cap agreed under the EU-US trade deal in July 2025.
Is Europe's new Entry/Exit system changing how Britons travel?
Longer queues but no cancellations: data suggests that while new biometric checks for non-EU visitors are creating delays, British holidaymakers heading to the mainland remain undeterred.
Trump's pick for the next UN Secretary General? Gianni Infantino, reportedly
Trump and Infantino, who heads football's world governing body FIFA, have formed a close and somewhat controversial relationship in recent years.
Latest news bulletin | July 22nd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
'It will get worse': World’s second-coldest capital faces record heat
Experts warn that the extreme heat reflects a broader climate trend that is increasing health, water and food security risks across Central Asia.