Europe News Lithuania's defence chief praises campaign about Chinese aggression A 2016 international arbitration decision invalidated China’s claims based on the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea, but Beijing has rejected the ruling and continues to defy it. 02/07/2025
Europe News EU Commissioner defends outsourcing concession in climate goals The European Commissioner for Climate defends the strategy of paying other countries to cut Europe carbon emissions. In an interview with Euronews, Wopke Hoekstra, explains it as an opportunity to "build bridges" with Africa and Latin America. 02/07/2025
Pakistan Five killed in roadside bombing in former Pakistan Taliban stronghold The Pakistan Taliban, known officially as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, often targets security forces and civilians in the north and elsewhere in the country. 02/07/2025
Europeans' Stories Young Cypriots push for unity amid decades-long partition Informal discussions were held this spring under the auspices of the UN, in hopes of reigniting reunification talks between the Greek-Cypriot-led Republic of Cyprus in the south, and the Turkish Cypriot breakaway entity in the north. More talks are due in July. 02/07/2025
Business Tesla sales fell sharply in the last three months — is Musk to blame? Tesla sales fell 13% in the period between April and June, as its CEO Elon Musk faces backlash and competition is taking a toll on the company's dominance. 02/07/2025
World News France and Switzerland shut down nuclear power plants due to heatwave To cool down, nuclear power plants pump water from local rivers or the sea, which they then release back into water bodies at a higher temperature. However, this process can threaten local biodiversity if water is released which is too hot. 02/07/2025
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 2nd – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 02/07/2025
Europe News EU open to carbon offsets on path to 2040 emissions target The European Commission has controversially proposed allowing international carbon offsets to help meet the EU’s 2040 climate targets, raising concerns about outsourcing the emission reduction actions. 02/07/2025
Tech News Brussels launches Quantum Strategy to stay in global tech race The European Commission launches its first quantum plan to boost the EU capacities in quantum computing. With breakthroughs in healthcare, defence, and cybersecurity, Brussels is racing to unify efforts, boost innovation, and lead the future of tech - before it’s too late. 02/07/2025
Europe News Fourteen member states oppose the Commission's EU budget overhaul In a document seen by Euronews, 14 member states are calling for a 'stand-alone cohesion policy' to ensure the next EU long-term budget boosts competitiveness and convergence across EU regions. 02/07/2025
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan bans face coverings in public places The Kazakhstan president signed a law banning face coverings in public places as a security measure. 02/07/2025
Art Canaletto masterpiece sells for record €37.8m at Christie’s London The 18th-century masterpiece captures Venice in full splendour on Ascension Day, with the Doge’s golden barge - the Bucintoro - at its centre. 02/07/2025
Europe News Which European nations require women to do military service? Denmark is the latest country to extend compulsory conscription to women, part of a broader trend toward gender-inclusive service in Northern Europe. 02/07/2025
France French police arrest 'incel' teen over alleged plot to attack women The investigation into the 18-year-old man is reportedly the national anti-terrorist prosecutor’s office first case linked to the so-called "incel" movement. 02/07/2025
Europe in Motion How could the US-China trade rearrangement affect Europe? Amid the pressures posed by unpredictable US-China trade relations, many US firms are considering alternative supply sources to avoid rising prices. Could Europe be the answer? 02/07/2025
Tech News What we know about Iranian-linked hacker group Robert? Iranian-linked hacker group Robert claims to have 100 gigabytes of emails sent between members of US President Trump’s inner circle. 02/07/2025
Culture news Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs acquitted of racketeering and sex trafficking Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty of transportation to engage in prostitution but acquitted of the most serious charges – racketeering and sex trafficking of ex-partner Casandra Ventura and another woman referred to as "Jane". The heavily followed trial has been running in New York since May. 02/07/2025
No Comment Explosion at California fireworks site sets off massive fire An explosion at a fireworks warehouse in northern California on Tuesday night sparked multiple fires and forced evacuations across rural communities near Sacramento, officials said. 02/07/2025
Somalia Three killed after African Union helicopter crashes in Somalia The African Union peacekeeping mission is helping Somali authorities fight al-Shabab militants, who oppose the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation. 02/07/2025
Culture news Australia cancels Kanye ‘Ye’ West's visa over Hitler song Australia's home affairs minister Tony Burke confirmed the news that Ye would be blocked from entering the country over the controversial rapper's song titled 'Heil Hitler'. 02/07/2025
Business Greek unions speak out after government pushes for 13-hour workday The GSEE warns of a "medieval era" for workers. The Ministry of Labour calls it "modernisation" and an "adaptation to today’s workforce and business needs". 02/07/2025
Experiences Gion Matsuri: Inside one of Japan’s most storied festivals Gion Matsuri is a bucket list experience for many visitors to the Japanese city. 02/07/2025
Germany Merz faces Pride flag fallout after saying Bundestag 'not a circus' Friedrich Merz's stance against displaying the rainbow flag at the German parliament for the upcoming Christopher Street Day celebrations has sparked criticism from the opposition lawmakers. 02/07/2025
Europe News Authorities issue more red alert heat warnings across Europe Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of these heatwaves to climate change. Scientists warn that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common across Europe’s southern region. 02/07/2025
Voices from Central Asia Meet the archaeologist behind Kazakhstan’s most iconic discoveries In partnership with MDQ In this episode of Voices from Central Asia, we meet renowned Kazakh archaeologist Zainolla Samashev, whose groundbreaking discoveries have redefined Kazakhstan’s ancient past and challenged long-held myths about nomadic civilizations in the region. 02/07/2025
Changemakers of Uzbekistan Pushing the limits: Life advice from Uzbekistan’s Paralympic Champions In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan In this episode of Changemakers of Uzbekistan, we meet Paralympic Champions Khusniddin Norbekov and Asila Mirzayorova, who both took home Gold medals at the Paris 2024 Games. 02/07/2025
Climate June heatwave pushes Europe into record-breaking territory Last month is likely to be one of Europe’s hottest Junes on record as extreme heat driven by climate change affects millions across the continent 02/07/2025
Markets EU pharma chief calls for European Nasdaq to boost biotech innovation The head of the EU's pharmaceutical lobby has called for the creation of a life sciences-focused stock market in Europe, modelled after the US Nasdaq, to help retain biotech innovation and investment within the region. 02/07/2025
Health news Inflammatory diet in pregnancy raises childhood diabetes risks The study indicates that women’s diets may have long-lasting effects on their children’s health. 02/07/2025
No Comment Dutch town cools down with firefighter-led water fight In the Dutch town of Soest, firefighters turned their hoses on local residents Tuesday evening, offering relief as Europe grapples with an intense summer heatwave. 02/07/2025