2025-09-03

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At least 15 people killed after Lisbon’s funicular railway derails

At least 15 people were killed and 18 injured when Lisbon’s historic Gloria funicular derailed in the city’s worst recent accident.

03/09/2025

Portugal

At least 16 people killed after streetcar derails in Lisbon

The yellow-and-white streetcar, which travels up and down a steep city hill, was lying on its side on the narrow road that it travels along, Portuguese television showed.

03/09/2025

Europe News

Trump assures Nawrocki of continued US military presence in Poland

Trump is increasingly frustrated by his inability to get Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to sit down for direct talks aimed at ending the war.

03/09/2025

India

German FM seeks India's help to bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks

India has resisted Western pressure to denounce Moscow outright following the February 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine, though India has called for a cessation of hostilities.

03/09/2025

Iran

Iran increased stockpile of uranium before Israeli strikes, IAEA says

The confidential report also said Iran and the IAEA have not reached an agreement on resuming inspections of sites affected by Israeli and US bombings in June.

03/09/2025

France

French education system in shock after LGBTQ teacher’s suicide

After facing two years of harassment over her sexuality, a school principal in the central Cantal region of France took her own life on 1 September. In the aftermath of the tragedy, unions and rights groups are leading calls for greater protection for teachers.

03/09/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 3rd, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 3rd, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

03/09/2025

Europe News

Brussels defiant against persistent criticism of EU-US trade deal

Opposition to the EU-US trade deal continues to mount, forcing the European Commission to go on the defensive.

03/09/2025

Europe in Motion

What Internet-connected devices do EU citizens use the most?

In 2024, 70.9% of people in the EU used internet-connected devices. But where is the highest share -- and what Internet of Things devices are most commonly used?

03/09/2025

Russia

Putin willing to meet Zelenskyy if he 'comes to Moscow'

Putin expressed willingness on Wednesday to meet Zelenskyy in Moscow, but Ukraine's foreign minister rejected the idea. Meanwhile, Trump continues to push for peace talks that would end Russia's war in Ukraine, now in its fourth year.

03/09/2025

Czech Republic

Czech Republic approves €1.4bn purchase of Leopard tanks from Germany

The move comes just months after the NATO member announced that its military spending would increase to 3% of GDP by the end of the decade.

03/09/2025

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Homes destroyed as rare tornado strikes Brittany’s Morbihan region

A rare tornado struck Brittany on Tuesday morning, tearing through Morbihan with winds of nearly 140 km/h, destroying homes and leaving villages littered with debris.

03/09/2025

Culture news

It takes two: Argentine dance partners win big at world tango awards

Leandro Bojko and Micaela García danced off with the top prize in the grand finale of the World Tango Championships at the Gran Rex theatre in Buenos Aires.

03/09/2025

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Punjab faces worst floods in decades as heavy rains continue

Torrential rains and overflowing rivers have caused devastating floods across northern India, killing at least 30 people in Punjab.

03/09/2025

Bulgaria

Elusive black panther possibly sighted again in Bulgarian village

A black panther was reportedly spotted in the Bulgarian village of Dupnitsa, sparking a police investigation and memes. The search for the elusive feline remains ongoing.

03/09/2025

Culture news

Are Radiohead teasing their first gigs in seven years in EU cities?

Flyers have been popping up in various European cities, with fans only given dates and no venues. Could the band be about to hit the road for the first time in seven years? And does this mean a new album is on the way?

03/09/2025

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Russian forces launch overnight strikes on eastern and western Ukraine

Russian forces struck eastern and western Ukraine overnight into Wednesday, injuring civilians in Druzhkivka and destroying garages in the Khmelnytskyi region, according to emergency officials.

03/09/2025

Culture news

Italian tenor Bocelli brings his voice to Samarkand’s historic heart

Under the starry sky of the ancient Uzbek city, Andrea Bocelli's famous tenor voice rose against the backdrop of Registan Square – a site that has stood for centuries as the heart of Silk Road culture.

03/09/2025

Economy

Poland cuts key interest rate by a quarter point as inflation eases

The country’s annual inflation rate cooled to 2.8% in August, following a peak of over 18% in 2023.

03/09/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: debunking viral claims about Spanish olive oil

Several viral online claims are suggesting that Spanish olive oil is being secretly mixed with Moroccan oil. Others say that the government is preparing to recall olive oil products from the market due to overproduction. One of these claims is false - and the other, only partially true.

03/09/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries are struggling the most with access to dental care?

Older EU citizens often skip dental care due to high costs, long travel, or lengthy waiting lists, more so than younger people.

03/09/2025

Gaza

Israelis stage 'day of disruption' against call-up for Gaza operation

The IDF said last month that Defence Minister Israel Katz had approved plans for an expanded military operation into Gaza City and that 60,000 reservists would be called up to support it.

03/09/2025

Business

Austrian police raid Labubu store in Vienna for suspected tax evasion

The tax police inspected a pop-up store in Vienna's city centre selling the hyped and much-coveted Labubu cuddly toys and found a wide range of violations of the law.

03/09/2025

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Peter Salzmann’s 347 km/h wingsuit record shown in new footage

Images released this week show Austrian wingsuit pilot Peter Salzmann setting a new world speed record in August, reaching 347 km/h during a free fall over Switzerland.

03/09/2025

Europeans' Stories

Drought and doubts: can Europe help its thirsty Member States?

Certain regions in Greece face their fourth consecutive drought year. Lack of water is affecting consumers and several economy sectors, especially the agriculture. Are national authorities and the European Union doing enough to help? We travelled to the north of the country to try to find out.

03/09/2025

Travel News

Ryanair cuts one million seats on routes to Spain this winter

Ryanair’s latest move will greatly shrink low-cost travel options to Spain for European travellers, amid the ongoing cost-of-living crisis.

03/09/2025

Europe News

EU court upholds smooth transfer of data from Europe to US

EU court rejects bid to annul the 2023 EU-US Data Transfer Framework, challenged by French MP Philippe Latombe, despite critics warning it leaves Europeans’ data exposed across the Atlantic.

03/09/2025

Cinema

Idris Elba says he won’t go into politics after London mayor rumours

The TV and movie star's anti-knife crime advocacy led to him being considered as a candidate for London Mayor. Now, the actor has shut down the rumours...

03/09/2025

Ukraine

Russia launches over 500 drones at Ukraine in massive overnight attack

The large-scale attack comes as Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy turns to European leaders for increased defence efforts and support.

03/09/2025

Europe News

Commission launches Mercosur deal ratification amid tensions in France

The European Commission is giving in to French demands by strengthening oversight of the most sensitive agricultural markets, in the hope of defusing resistance from farmers.

03/09/2025