Rhine drought, heatwaves and deaths: Is it time for Germany to enshrine climate protection in law?
Germany’s coalition government is split over putting climate protection in the constitution.
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FIFA confirms COO Kevin Lamour has left after criticising Infantino's World Cup plans
The senior FIFA executive had warned speaking out against Infantino's controversial investment plan could cost him his job.
Leap of faith: Firefighter's ladder too short, woman jumps from 11th floor blaze in Berlin
The video shows how the woman made the two-storey drop and land safely in the basket of the ladder next to a firefighter.
Nasdaq confirms 23-hour trading from December with new overnight session
Nasdaq will begin trading US stocks for nearly 23 hours a day from 6 December, adding a new overnight session from 9pm to 4am ET, as the exchange races to compete with round-the-clock crypto and tokenised markets and with investors abroad clamouring for access.
Firefighters pushing to 'definitively encircle' east Belgium wildfire, authorities say
Europe has been swept by weeks of devastating wildfires fuelled by dry conditions and a historically hot summer, with France, Greece, Portugal and Spain also battling major fires.
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Wladimir Klitschko says he is in 'profound shock' following death of ex-partner Hayden Panettiere
In an emotional Instagram post, Klitschko reflected on their time together, writing: “Nothing will erase the times we shared or the place she had in our lives.”
Ebola outbreak in Congo becomes country’s worst as virus spreads at “exceptional pace”
Congo’s latest Ebola outbreak has killed more than 2,300 people, making it the deadliest outbreak of the disease ever recorded in the country.
Sophie Adenot becomes first French woman to conduct spacewalk at ISS
The goal of the six-and-a-half hour spacewalk is to replace a space-to-ground antenna on the orbital complex, according to NASA.
Sophie Adenot to become first French woman to conduct spacewalk at ISS
The spacewalk is scheduled to start at around 1400 CET and last six and a half hours, with the goal of replacing a space-to-ground antenna on the orbital complex, according to NASA.
Spain and France battle wildfires as 17,000 hectares burn in Aragon
French and Spanish firefighters work together to tackle wildfires in Spain's Aragon region, where more than 17,000 hectares have burned.
Risky jumps from France's Marseille corniche rise in popularity
Popularised on social media, this trend is attracting more and more young people and tourists. Concerned about accidents, the city council is boosting prevention and considering dedicated zones to better regulate the practice.
At least 10 killed in Russian strike in northeast Ukraine's Kharkiv region, governor says
The Kharkiv region, parts of which are occupied by Russian forces, has been hit heavily since Moscow launched its full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Shakira and Warren Buffett's son announce rebuilding of schools in Chocó
The Colombian singer will not donate the announced one million dollars directly; it will be channelled via Global Citizen and promoter Live Nation, in which she is involved.
Ukraine's parliament returns with defence and foreign ministry crises unresolved
Ukraine's parliament reconvenes on Tuesday with the defence and foreign ministries still without permanent heads, a month after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy abruptly dismissed Mykhailo Fedorov as defence minister.
Could the EU ban smoking? Commission to re-write rules for the next generation
The EU is pursuing its biggest overhaul of tobacco taxation in a decade. The proposed Tobacco Taxation Directive (TTD) raises taxes on cigarettes and introduces taxes on vapes, heated tobacco products, and nicotine pouches. After the Parliament rejected its position, Council negotiations continue.
Kanye 'Ye' West to perform in Russia - a first since invasion of Ukraine in 2022
If the concerts scheduled for 10 and 11 October go ahead, the controversial US rapper would become the first major Western music star to perform in Russia since the country launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Brazilian restaurant adapts menus to climate challenges
One of the first restaurants in Latin America to earn three Michelin stars adapts its menus to seasonal produce, using practical, inventive solutions to cope with the growing climate volatility.
Explainer: What's the EU's carbon market, and why does it matter?
The European Commission proposed revising the bloc's major climate policy, the Emissions Trading System (ETS), on 17 July. Euronews explains what the ETS is, why it is being revised and why it has become an incredibly polarising topic on the EU agenda.
Mount Etna erupts a day after US tourist killed by lightning
Mount Etna erupts in Sicily, sending smoke and ash into the sky, a day after a US tourist died from a lightning strike while hiking on the volcano.
As Europe’s challenges persist, where are its leaders unwinding this summer?
European leaders are trading their offices for coastlines and rural retreats. But with crises persisting across the continent, escapes are fraught with reputational risks.
Hungary opens sluice and sinks barges to protect nuclear plant as Danube levels fall
Emergency engineering work is under way as authorities brace for a further sharp drop in river levels before conditions are expected to improve later this week.
Spice Girls leader Geri Halliwell's Córdoba-born great-grandfather executed after Spanish Civil War
Emiliano Hidalgo, former Republican mayor of Dos Torres, was executed on 27 December 1940 after a Francoist court martial. His 116-page military file reveals the charges that led to his execution.
Geri Halliwell's Córdoba-born great-grandfather was executed after the Spanish Civil War
Emiliano Hidalgo, former Republican mayor of Dos Torres, was executed on 27 December 1940 after a Francoist court martial condemned him. His 116-page military file details the charges that led to his death by firing squad.
Geri Halliwell's Cordoban great-grandfather was executed after Spanish Civil War
Emiliano Hidalgo, former Republican mayor of Dos Torres, was executed on 27 December 1940 after a Francoist court martial. His 116-page military file details the charges that led to his death by firing squad.
Liechtenstein changes rules to allow women to inherit principality's throne
Liechtenstein, a wealthy nation of 40,000 people that borders Switzerland and Austria, has an unusually powerful monarchy by European standards.
Pocket-sized sensors and mobile apps are changing how Londoners track air pollution
Portable pollution sensors are opening up places once impossible to monitor, from Tube platforms to school playgrounds.
This stunning new retreat focusing on wellness, music and gastronomy just opened in Ibiza
Nômade Temple Ibiza wants to return to the island’s “deeper history” which is “rooted in freedom, creativity and connection”.
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Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema wins re-election with 60% of vote, officials say
The election was widely seen as a referendum on Hichilema's first term during which Zambia's economy returned to growth after years of fiscal distress.
Want to retire in your 40s? Young workers are turning to FIRE
As more employees face workplace burnout or choose to pursue passion projects, FIRE is increasingly becoming a way to achieve financial independence early.