Focus Qatar Sustainability Week highlights how local action aligns with national climate goals In partnership with Media City
Focus Qatar Sustainability Week highlights how local action aligns with national climate goals In partnership with Media City
Europe News Women who run with bulls at Pamplona's San Fermín festival in minority Out of 4,000 runners, only 6% of people who participate in the centuries-old tradition of the bull run are women, according to data from Pamplona's city hall. 13/07/2025
Sport Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to win his maiden Wimbledon title World no. 1 Sinner has won the 2025 Wimbledon title for the first time, defeating defending champion Alcaraz, the first Spanish player to win two consecutive Wimbledon titles. 13/07/2025
Europe News Two people feared missing as torrential rain batters Spain's Catalonia Several countries in Europe issued weather alerts for heavy rainfall and storms. It comes after a large part of the continent experienced extreme heatwaves. 13/07/2025
Gaza Dozens killed in Gaza by Israeli strikes, authorities say The Israeli military admitted that one of the reported deadly strikes had been caused by 'a technical malfunction in the munition', missing the intended target. 13/07/2025
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 13th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/07/2025
Tech News Huawei's paradox in Spain: No to 5G, yes to wiretaps Spain is experiencing a paradoxical situation with regard to Chinese tech company Huawei, highlighting tensions between national security, commercial interests and geopolitical pressures. While the Chinese giant has been expelled from the country's 5G network, it remains authorised for wiretapping. 13/07/2025
Europe News Greenland is one of the new frontiers for global race to secure critical minerals European countries and the US are ramping up efforts to reduce reliance on China for these resources. 13/07/2025
Saudi Arabia Grand prizes, big names: 2nd Esports World Cup starts in Riyadh The second Esports World Cup has drawn gamers from across the planet, all vying for a slice of the record-breaking 70 million dollar prize pot, split across 25 competitions, and 24 top-tier games. 13/07/2025
Europe News Gisèle Pelicot among hundreds set to receive France's Legion of Honour France's Legion of Honour will be awarded to 589 individuals, including historian Mona Ozouf and musician Pharrell Williams, in recognition of their contributions to society. 13/07/2025
Europe News Zelenskyy slams Russia for intensifying 'terror' campaign on Ukraine Russia fired a record 741 drones and missiles in its largest aerial attack against Ukraine on Wednesday in a significant escalation. Zelenskyy condemned the attacks, adding that it speaks volumes to the Kremlin’s sincerity in its claims of wanting to end the war. 13/07/2025
Europe News Leaders of EU and Mexico criticise Trump's 30% tariffs and urge unity Several European leaders and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have expressed disappointment at the 30% tariffs US President Donald Trump has announced, but maintained openness to reach a negotiated solution. 13/07/2025
Food and Drink Polish PM joins Iga Świątek in pasta with strawberries controversy Iga Świątek revealed her favourite dish, pasta with strawberries, after winning her match. The statement sparked differing reactions, while a further post by Polish PM Donald Tusk caused an uproar. 13/07/2025
Iran Iran publishes details of June 26 Israeli attack on Security Council meeting On Saturday, the Fars news agency has revealed details about Israel's June 26 attack on the National Security Council. According to the report, Chief Justice Mohseni Ezhai and other top officials attended the meeting, and the president injured his leg while fleeing the scene. 13/07/2025
Europe News Polish FM Sikorski: Anti-immigrant hysteria harms Poland On Saturday, the head of Polish diplomacy expressed concern over growing anti-Semitic and anti-immigrant rhetoric. "There is no acquiescence to the escalating campaign of racism and the anti-Semitism fuelled by it," Radosław Sikorski said in a recording published on the X platform. 13/07/2025
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 13th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/07/2025
Culture news Medieval Hungarian library battles beetle infection to save national treasures The abbey at Pannonhalma was founded in 996, four years before the establishment of the Hungarian Kingdom. Sitting upon a tall hill in northwestern Hungary, the abbey houses the country's oldest collection of books, as well as many of its earliest and most important written records. 13/07/2025
Europe News Why is Italian oil giant Eni growing edible crops in Congo? The company claims it is using ‘degraded lands’, but Congo is in dire need of more homegrown food according to the UN. 13/07/2025
Experiences A weekend discovering the ancient traditions of Marrakech Marrakech’s enduring, age-old traditions are the soul of the city. Here’s how to seek them out on your next trip. 13/07/2025
Tech News How to avoid an AI scam that impersonates your voice The voice of a senior member of US President Trump’s administration was impersonated by an artificial intelligence scam. Here’s how you can avoid the same happening to you. 13/07/2025
World News New Caledonia to become a 'state', but will remain French French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the agreement as 'historic'. But it stops short of full independence sought by Indigenous Kanaks. 13/07/2025
Culture news UNESCO has announced its new World Heritage List, including Sardis and Thousand Hills from Türkiye The ancient city of Sardis and the Thousand Hills Tumulus were inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, becoming Türkiye's 22nd cultural heritage site; Ludwig's castles from Germany, the Carnac stones from France, and the Minoan palaces from Crete were also added to the list. 13/07/2025
Cinema Acting tough: Korek Bojanowksi's debut examines abuse in film schools It's no understatement to say Korek Bojanowski is the pride of Poland. His coming-of-age story, 'A Loss of Balance' has touched a nerve that's echoed far and wide. It was also Poland's choice to screen his debut feature in Brussels at the close the country's presidency of the European Union. 13/07/2025
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | July 13th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 13/07/2025