AstraZeneca quarterly net profit rises 2% on strong cancer drug sales
Strong cancer drug sales lifted Anglo-Swedish pharmaceutical giant AstraZeneca’s second-quarter earnings above expectations, helping the company maintain its 2026 outlook.
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'Those responsible must face the consequences': Iran again warns Bulgaria over US aircraft deployment
Tehran's third warning to Bulgaria came soon after US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev for providing air base support.
'Those responsible must face the consequences;: Iran again warns Bulgaria over US aircraft
Tehran's third warning towards Bulgaria came soon after US President Donald Trump publicly thanked Bulgarian Prime Minister Rumen Radev for US air base support.
Waste pickers work at Indonesia's largest landfill
Waste pickers at Indonesia's Bantargebang landfill fear for their livelihoods as the government tightens open dumping rules and reforms waste management.
The hottest new hotels in Madrid you need to know about in 2026
Whether you’re looking to shop until you drop or are headed to the F1 in September, here’s where you should be resting your head in Madrid this year.
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Latest news bulletin | July 27th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 27th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Bill Oddie, famed British comedian with The Goodies and wildlife broadcaster, dies aged 85
Oddie shot to fame in the 1970s as one of the British comedy trio The Goodies, and is fondly remembered for presenting several wildlife TV programmes.
Conspiracy theories abound after Spain-Argentina World Cup final
A week after Spain won the FIFA World Cup, conspiracy theories and false claims have continued to spread online, many of them attempting to explain why Argentina lost.
New UK PM Burnham to host Zelenskyy as first international visitor
During his meeting with Zelenskyy, Burnham will also announce that the UK is sharing the intellectual property of its "Stone Cloak" electronic jammers, which can be used to interfere with Russian air defence systems.
Donald Trump angers Katy Perry and inexplicably calls LeBron James a 'racist'
Donald Trump vs celebrities. The Trump administration has incurred the ire of Katy Perry for using her song 'Firework' as the backing track to a video featuring images of military strikes, while Trump has inexplicably labelled NBA superstar LeBron James a "racist".
Hundreds dressed in red recreate Kate Bush’s Wuthering Heights dance
Hundreds dressed in red recreate Kate Bush's 'Wuthering Heights' dance at Folkestone Harbour Arm during a global celebration event.
How ABB Bank is integrating AI across banking operations in Central Asia and the Caucasus
As AI adoption accelerates across global finance, emerging-market banks such as ABB Bank are integrating artificial intelligence into operations, customer service and digital infrastructure at speed.
Why some emerging-market banks are moving faster on AI
As AI adoption accelerates across global finance, emerging-market banks such as ABB Bank are integrating artificial intelligence into operations, customer service and digital infrastructure at speed.
Hormuz crisis puts Europe's oil market under further strain following post-ceasefire relief
After a brief reprieve in the wake of a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran, the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has sent oil prices spiralling again. Europe in Motion breaks down the European countries with the most significant fluctuations.
Guillermo del Toro: 'Absolutely no goddamn AI' in ‘Pan’s Labyrinth’ restoration
“What we’re protecting is the beauty and the redeeming power of art," said the iconic director, whose film 'Pan's Labyrinth' has been restored without the use of AI and is heading back to cinemas in October.
US and Iran hold fire for third night as talks given 'space'
There had been 13 consecutive nights of US strikes on Iran, which the US military said aimed to "degrade Iran's ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz."
China memory chipmaker CXMT's shares soar in blockbuster listing
Shares of CXMT, China's largest memory chipmaker, soared on Monday after they began trading in Shanghai in mainland China’s biggest initial public stock offering in recent years.
Why Germany keeps switching off its solar and wind farms – and three ways to stop the problem
Commercial curtailment is on the decrease across Europe, except for one particular country.
How Serbia could further complicate Ukraine's EU accession bid
Serbia's stalled EU accession bid risks becoming entangled with Ukraine's, as Western Balkans-friendly states push to maintain geographical balance and equality of treatment.
Meet the new Black Panther: British actor David Jonsson cast as T’Challa’s son in ‘Black Panther 3’
British actor David Jonsson has been revealed as the new Black Panther in surprise Comic-Con announcement this weekend. The 32-year-old rose to fame on HBO’s hit show ‘Industry’ before wowing audiences in 'Rye Lane' and 'Alien: Romulus'.
There are only four certified 'therapeutic forests' in the world: One is now in Portugal
The Bussaco National Forest has become the first certified Therapeutic Forest in the Iberian Peninsula, joining an exclusive group of just four sites worldwide.
Healing trees: Iberian Peninsula's first therapeutic forest is in Portugal
The Bussaco National Forest has become the first certified Therapeutic Forest in the Iberian Peninsula, joining an exclusive group of just four sites worldwide.
Should the EU scan your private messages with 'Chat Control'? Take our poll
The EU’s “Chat Control” initiative to combat child sexual abuse is attracting significant controversy across the bloc, as it would allow messaging platforms to scan private chats to detect illegal content. Should the EU scan your messages?
Should the EU scan your private messages with 'Chat Control'? Take our poll.
The EU’s “Chat Control” initiative to combat child sexual abuse is attracting significant controversy across the bloc, as it would allow messaging platforms to scan private chats to detect illegal content. Should the EU scan your messages?
What is the EU’s 'Chat Control'? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
The EU greenlit the "Chat Control” to protect children online. Under this regulation, tech companies read private online messages and emails to detect child sexual abuse material (CSAM). But what is “Chat Control” and how does it work? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.
Thinking about starting a life abroad? These are the best countries for expats in 2026
In Europe, Spain, Portugal and Luxembourg made it into the top ten – but Panama took the top spot for the third year in a row.
Spider-Man, Ariana Grande and Andy Warhol: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
From noirish caped crusaders, to cinematic spidey senses — it's a super hero charged week ahead for new releases. Here's what's in store...
Oil prices plunge as US and Iran pause strikes over Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices eased in early trading on Monday, falling further from a two-month high set last week, after the United States and Iran refrained from launching military strikes in the Persian Gulf.
Switching to electric stoves could cut asthma attacks as effectively as medicine, study finds
A simple kitchen upgrade, swapping gas for electric, may do as much for asthma sufferers as the drugs they take every day, researchers have found. The change is not a cure, but an exposure-reduction strategy that may complement existing treatments.
Blackout backup and earning power: How your EV could help you out in a crisis
Power outages are becoming more common with the rise of extreme weather. An EV could save you from blackouts – and earn you money while you sleep.