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Wildfires: Europe on track for worst year on record as burned area reaches size of Luxembourg
While Madrid braces for "difficult hours ahead", Portugal puts municipalities on maximum wildfire alert. Which countries have suffered the worst damage so far?
EU wildfire strategy falls short as southern Europe faces another devastating fire season
The European Commission’s wildfire strategy, presented in March, has fallen short as Spain and France face large-scale evacuations and thousands of hectares have already burned. Meanwhile, EU countries have stalled progress on key forest-management rules.
UEFA issues angry response to FIFA boss Infantino's plan to sell World Cup stakes to investors
The new initiative is the second time Infantino has attempted to privatise football assets, with the first being in 2018 where the FIFA chief proposed a multi-billion dollar project to create more global competitions, funded by private investors.
FIFA President Infantino proposes plan to sell stakes in the World Cup prompting an angry response from UEFA
The new initiative is the second time Infantino has attempted to privatise football assets, with the first being in 2018 where the FIFA chief proposed a multi-billion dollar project to create more global competitions, funded by private investors.
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Sixth-generation wildfires: why they are more dangerous and how to fight them
Fires like those burning for a week in France and Spain are so intense they often make direct firefighting impossible, marking a new pattern driven by climate change that calls for a tailored response.
Sixth-generation wildfires multiply: why they are more dangerous and how to fight them
Fires like those burning for a week in France and Spain are so intense that they hamper, and at times rule out, direct firefighting. This new pattern, driven by climate change, demands a specific response.
Skip the usual stays: These five hidden gem hotels deserve a spot on your holiday shortlist
Five properties feature in La Liste’s Discovery Gem Hotel Awards for 2026 – including two in Europe.
Industrial chicken farms are fuelling the spread of diarrhoea-causing bacteria, study finds
Industrial chicken farms are boosting the spread of gastroenteritis-causing bacteria, as the global chicken population has surged to roughly 31 billion birds, new research shows.
Latest news bulletin | July 29th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 29th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Is the EU's 'Chat Control' the end of private messaging in Europe?
EU countries have extended temporary rules allowing platforms to detect child sexual abuse material online voluntarily until 2028. Lawmakers' biggest battle is the permanent "chat control" law that could decide the future of private messaging in Europe. Watch the video.
How beavers are quietly tackling Europe’s raging wildfires and helping burnt landscapes recover
Beavers’ penchant for dam building has created natural fire breaks across Europe, which could help tackle deadly blazes.
US intercepts Iranian attack and launches joint strikes with Saudi Arabia against Iran-backed militias in Iraq
The US military warned Iran to halt its attacks carried out directly or via its regional proxies against Washington’s assets in the Gulf or Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure to “avoid further military response”.
Barter returns in app form: Pay with your time instead of money
An app allows people to exchange knowledge and skills without money, amid inflation and rising living costs that are driving new forms of collaborative economy.
Barter returns in app form: pay with your time instead of money
An app allows people to exchange knowledge and skills without money, amid inflation and rising living costs that are driving new forms of collaborative economy.
Rescuers scramble to locate survivors as death toll climbs to 13 after powerful quake hits southwestern Japan
Dozens more remain trapped underneath the rubble as authorities race against the clock to save as many people as possible during the critical 72 hour rescue period. The tremor is the most powerful to hit the region in 10 years since a 7.0 magnitude quake recorded in 2016.
Roberto Mancini returns as Italy coach after third straight World Cup miss
After days of controversy and debate, federation president Giovanni Malagò announced on Tuesday that Roberto Mancini will return as Italy coach.
Keiko Fujimori takes office as Peru's president, vowing to end decade of instability
The Popular Force leader becomes Peru's first female president, returning Fujimorism to power after 26 years. She is due to deliver her inaugural address and unveil her cabinet. King Felipe VI attended the ceremony in Lima.
Trump and Netanyahu hold first face-to-face talks since their 'disagreement' on the Iran war
The meeting was the eighth between Trump and Netanyahu since the US president returned to office in early 2025 and came ahead of elections in Israel and US midterms later this year.
Spanish government approves scientific panel to tackle climate change
The Council of Ministers has approved the creation of an expert body to produce independent reports guiding public policy on climate change. Recruitment will open this summer and the panel is due to start work in the autumn.
Berlin Pride attack sparks fresh questions over EU intelligence sharing
The Berlin Pride attack has reignited debate over whether intelligence sharing between EU member states is sufficient. The attacker was known to German authorities and had travelled to Turkey looking to enter Syria.
Spanish PM Sánchez calls out climate denial after devastating week of wildfires
Sánchez said climate denial makes Spain more vulnerable as the opposition accused the government of mishandling the initial emergency response.
Degraded soils : Europe is losing more than €50 billion annually but AI could help
Europe is losing more than €50 billion annually because of its degraded soils write leading scientists in an op-ed for Euronews. They found a way to deliver healthier soils using AI. They say AI-driven tools are quietly transforming how Europe monitors and manages soil health.
Latest news bulletin | July 28th, 2026 – Evening
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.
Zelenskyy and Trump hold closed-door White House talks on war in Ukraine
Since returning to office early last year, Trump has halted direct US arms deliveries to Kyiv in favour of a programme allowing European countries to buy weapons for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy meets Trump at White House as Ukraine seeks more US support
Since returning to power early last year, Trump has halted direct US arms deliveries to Kyiv in favour of a programme allowing European countries to buy weapons for Ukraine.
World Cup drives tourism: Norway benefits from Haaland and viral Viking trend
Can sporting success boost tourism and deliver tangible economic gains? Norway suggests it can: this year's World Cup brought not only social media buzz but a clear rise in travel interest.
EU wildfire strategy falls short as southern Europe faces another devastating fire season
The European Commission’s wildfire strategy, presented in March, has fallen short as Spain and France face large-scale evacuations and thousands of hectares have already burned. Meanwhile, EU countries have stalled progress on key forest-management rules.
Audio recordings appear to show Biden discussing classified information with his ghostwriter
Biden was 74 when the interviews began and 81 when Hur released his report in early 2024, as he sought re-election.
Devastating wildfires expose Europe’s fragile response to a new climate reality
As Spain and France battle devastating fires, Brussels is expanding its civil protection efforts – but the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events are raising questions over who is responsible for Europe's lack of preparedness.