Israel rejects the US ceasefire plan for Gaza accepted by Hamas
At a cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the army would make 'no withdrawal until Hamas is truly disarmed,' scrapping the ceasefire plan.
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Israel 'rejects' the US ceasefire plan for Gaza accepted by Hamas
At a cabinet meeting, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the army would make 'no withdrawal until Hamas is truly disarmed,' scrapping the ceasefire plan.
Party in the dry Danube riverbed: many call it a natural disaster
Just as musicians kept playing on the Titanic while the ship went down, in Budapest, the exposed bed of the shrinking Danube River has become a party spot.
Fires in Huelva and Castellón force evacuation of hundreds of residents
Over 150 firefighters worked overnight to stabilise the Niebla blaze, west of Sevilla. The fire has burned 4,000 hectares and displaced nearly 400 people. Air crews reinforced the Tírig fire in Castellón, east coast of Spain, at daybreak.
Cypriot natural gas flowing to Europe in 2028, says Cyprus Energy Minister
In an exclusive interview with the Associated Press, he highlights the progress of Cyprus's ongoing energy projects, which will also benefit EU citizens.
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Major oil find off Polish-German border: Warsaw seeks drilling, Germany objects
In 2025, a Canadian firm found a major oil and gas field off Poland’s Baltic coast, the biggest since WWII, sparking German fears for the environment and tourism.
'We see raped girls', doctor reveals horrors faced by migrant girls following Ceuta influx crisis
At least four migrant girls under the age of 14 have been treated at Ceuta University Hospital after alleged sexual assaults following last week's influx of migrants into Spain's north African exclave.
Nagasaki 81st atomic bomb anniversary unnerves proponents of pacifism
Nagasaki marked on Sunday the 81st anniversary of the US atomic bombing of the southwestern city, as the mayor called nuclear weapons “absolute evil,” denounced growing support for nuclear deterrence, and called on the Japanese government to adhere to its three postwar non-nuclear principles.
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Yemen's Houthis attack kills 11 in Yemen, hit Saudi refinery
Strikes by Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Sunday killed at least 11 people in the Yemeni port city of Mokha, says a medical source, after an earlier drone salvo targeted a Saudi oil refinery. Attacks from the armed group have increased since the 2022 truce seems to have been broken last month.
Yemen's Houthis claim attack on Saudi Arabia refinery
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis claim a drone attack on a Red Sea Coast refinery in Saudi Arabia. Attacks from the armed group have increased since the 2022 truce seems to have been broken last month.
Roman shipwreck with hundreds of amphorae found off Sicily
A Roman-era shipwreck has been found off Mazara del Vallo, along with hundreds of amphorae on the seabed. Culture Minister Giuli has hailed the discovery as "extraordinary".
FIFA defends Infantino after revelations of his alleged 'lover' paid off by UEFA
After staying silent during Infantino's plan outcry, FIFA now defends its president over what it calls a 'concerted and ongoing effort' to undermine his leadership. This comes after revelations stating Infantino's 'lover' was paid off by UEFA when he was general secretary.
Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general strikes worries over US Justice independence
After risking his career defending Donald Trump in a criminal trial, Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general, raising fears over the US Justice Department's independence.
14,000 UFO sightings in Germany: Reporting centre in Hesse investigates
Glowing spheres and mysterious lights are generating a wave of reports in Germany. As Pentagon files reignite debate, CENAP in Lützelbach has long sought to explain the sightings.
14,000 UFO sightings in Germany: reporting centre in Hesse investigates
Glowing spheres and mysterious lights are generating a wave of reports in Germany. As Pentagon files reignite debate, CENAP in Lützelbach has long sought to explain the sightings.
Ukraine denies targeting Bulgaria as drone explodes near pipeline, Kyiv promises inquiry
An unidentified drone of a type used by Kyiv's army exploded near a pipeline bordering Bulgaria and Romania. The drone entered Bulgarian airspace from Romania before exploding 1,000 metres from the Trans-Balkan gas pipeline.
Travelling to Qatar? Here’s what you need to know when visiting the Gulf state
Planning a trip to Qatar? Here’s what the Gulf state has to offer European travellers, from visa-free entry and hidden cultural gems to Michelin-recognised places to eat.
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Harvesting rainwater from rooftops could cut the number of heatwave days and reduce air con reliance
“Harvesting rainwater from roofs and using it strategically for cooling could provide a practical way to reduce both energy demand and urban temperatures.”
Two drones spottled flying over military base in the western part of the country, German armed forces say
The incident comes just days after a drone carrying explosives was found on the tarmac at Germany’s Leipzig-Halle airport, near a Ukrainian Antonov Airlines cargo plane.
Wedding at Funchal cathedral, but not Cristiano and Georgina's, to the disappointment of hundreds
As British tabloids keep spinning stories about when and where Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina Rodríguez are getting married, fans are ever keener to catch a glimpse of a ceremony that keeps proving elusive.
Major wildfire in hills above Lake Garda: at least 200 residents and tourists evacuated
A fire broke out on Friday evening in the mountains above Tignale. Rescuers evacuated about 200 people and are checking holiday homes used by tourists.
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Serbia's Vučić sends signal to Brussels and Moscow by hosting Zelenskyy with pomp and circumstance
The talks between Zelenskyy and Vučić come as Russia's war against Ukraine once again intensifies. Despite Serbia’s historical ties to Russia, its bid to join the EU now seems to have taken the lead in considerations.
Man, 26, arrested in Rotterdam after two injured in 'random' stabbing spree
"A single suspect, who is believed to have been travelling by car, is involved in the stabbings," Dutch police said in a post on social media.
Belarus joins Russia’s war on freedom of information
Belarus’ obscure decision to ban Euronews’ website on its territory follows Russia’s blocking of all Euronews content, as both nations continue to clamp down on the media.
Tisza Party group nominates András Baka for new Hungarian president
On Saturday, the Tisza Party, which has a constitutional majority in Parliament, picked András Baka who was removed by Fidesz from the Supreme Court, to be elected president on Tuesday.
Around 34,000 fans attend Kanye West concert at Algarve Stadium
After cancellations in countries including the UK, France and Poland, the US rapper's Portugal concert went ahead on Friday at the Algarve Stadium before 34,000 fans.
Ukrainian drone explodes near border between Romania and Bulgaria, Kyiv promises inquiry
Bulgaria's prime minister said both Bulgarian and Romanian authorities had failed to pick up the drone as it made its way through their respective airspace.