2025-09-04

Europe News

Belgian Foreign Minister: EU credibility on the line over Gaza

Belgian Foreign Minister Maxine Prévot has told Euronews that the EU's foreign policy is "collapsing" due to member states' inability to sanction Israel.

04/09/2025

World News

Suwayda violence: Head of Israel's Druze calls on Europe to act

Speaking to Euronews about clashes in Syria, Sheikh Tarif said that "if there had been no Israeli intervention, the Druze community in Suwayda would have been wiped out."

04/09/2025

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Latest news bulletin | September 4th, 2025 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this September 4th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

04/09/2025

Europe News

ECB: Digital euro will be profit-making for payment service providers

The EU Commission estimates it would cost between €2.8 and €5.4 billion to roll out the digital euro across the whole Euro area.

04/09/2025

Germany

Germany leads joint military drills in the Baltic amid Russia fears

Some 8,000 German soldiers and armed forces from 13 other NATO countries are taking part in the multi-week "Quadriga 2025" exercises.

04/09/2025

Tech News

Donald Trump blames AI. Is it becoming the new 'fake news'?

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that a video circulating online that showed items being tossed out of an upstairs window of the White House was created with artificial intelligence, despite his press team seeming to confirm the veracity of it hours earlier.

04/09/2025

World News

Ukraine's security: 26 countries agree to deploy post-war troops

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called the number of countries willing to participate and the contributions on the table a "victory".

04/09/2025

Culture news

BDS movement call for boycott of Radiohead’s 2025 tour

The pro-Palestine campaign group BDS has said Radiohead “continues with its complicit silence” and has criticised the band's guitarist, Jonny Greenwood, for his recent performances with Israeli musician Dudu Tassa. They are calling for a boycott of the band’s recently announced UK and EU tour.

04/09/2025

Europe News

Bulgaria U-turns on claim Moscow jammed GPS of von der Leyen's plane

Bulgaria's Prime Minister says there is "no evidence" of "prolonged interference or jamming" of the GPS signal around Plovdiv airport at the time of von der Leyen's landing, but experts remain divided, with some still supporting Russian spoofing allegations.

04/09/2025

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Macron hosts Paris summit on postwar security for Ukraine

European governments find themselves caught between limited options as leaders gathered in Paris on Thursday to debate postwar security guarantees for Ukraine amid an ongoing and intensifying conflict.

04/09/2025

Europe in Motion

Which EU countries are on course to hit NATO's 5% spending target?

Eastern and central European countries are ramping up investments faster, but the EDA warns that without more EU collaboration, more money alone won't be enough.

04/09/2025

Tech News

What is exascale computing? The fastest supercomputer coming to Europe

What the exascale computer can achieve is as impressive as its name. It will be key to drug discovery, climate forecasting and quantum.

04/09/2025

Economy

The hidden cost of international trade and the countries left behind

While international trade can be a powerful tool to address some of the world’s most complex challenges, it can also contribute to inequality between rich and poor nations.

04/09/2025

Culture news

Famed Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani dies aged 91

Giorgio Armani, one of the most recognisable names in fashion, has died aged 91. He was synonymous with modern Italian style and elegance and had been suffering from ill health.

04/09/2025

Climate

UN urges nations to submit overdue climate plans ahead of COP30

Most parties, including the EU, missed the February deadline to submit new climate plans, and pressure is mounting as the UN climate summit approaches.

04/09/2025

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Investigators examine Lisbon funicular wreckage following deadly crash

Investigations continued on Thursday morning at the site of Lisbon’s funicular crash, where officials confirmed the death toll had risen to 16 and dozens injured.

04/09/2025

Focus

AI, art and inclusion take centre stage at Expo 2025

In partnership with Cabinet Secretariat

At Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, experts explored how AI, creativity and diversity can shape the future of education and peace.

04/09/2025

Culture Series

Savalan Valley puts Azerbaijan on the global wine tourism map

In partnership with Azpromo

With its unique terroir and mineral-rich soils, Azerbaijan’s Savalan Valley produces award-winning wines. We met the director of one of its most celebrated wineries.

04/09/2025

Partner content

Explore AlUla anew: Ancient tales, desert beats and starry skies

Partner content presented by Visit Saudi

Explore AlUla, where Nabataean tombs meet stargazing, incense trails and mirrored concert halls in Saudi Arabia’s most immersive cultural destination.

04/09/2025

United Kingdom

At least 15 hospitalised after double-decker bus crashes in London

Footage showed the bus stopped with a smashed windscreen and emergency vehicles including police cars, ambulances and a fire engine in attendance.

04/09/2025

Germany

Several people injured after car drives into crowd in Berlin

It is not immediately clear why the car drove into the group but emergency services said they believed it was an accident.

04/09/2025

Health news

Artificial sugar alternatives may make your brain age faster, study

People who consume the highest amounts of sweeteners commonly found in low-calorie drinks and desserts experience cognitive decline 62 per cent faster than those who consume the lowest amounts, researchers have found.

04/09/2025

Culture news

South Park ups the ante in new episode with shocking Trump twist

South Park continues to go viral, with each new episode resonating with audiences and the TV show continuing to beat viewership records. This week's episode has (crudely) doubled down by confirming a certain relationship... But that's not all.

04/09/2025

United Kingdom

Man accused of driving into Liverpool football fans pleads not guilty

Paul Doyle, 53, faces 31 charges after dozens of people were injured in the city centre on 26 May.

04/09/2025

Italy

Two armed Turkish men arrested in Viterbo ahead of popular festival

Italian media reported that the two men were suspected of preparing an attack during Wednesday's celebration, which was attended by Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani.

04/09/2025

Culture news

Is Taylor Swift headlining the 2026 Super Bowl halftime show?

There have been rumours and Swifties did spot some Easter eggs when Taylor Swift announced the release of her new album. Now, the NFL commissioner seems to have dropped a serious hint that the pop superstar could be headlining the coveted halftime slot.

04/09/2025

EuroVerify

The false story of the WWII nurse in Normandy

An AI-generated image of a WWII nurse is circulating widely online.

04/09/2025

Business

Russian economy is stagnating amid Ukraine war, says Sberbank CEO

German Gref said the country's central bank should lower interest rates to avoid a recession.

04/09/2025

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Wildfire burns homes in historic California Gold Rush town

A fast-moving wildfire has burned homes in the historic California town of Chinese Camp, founded in the 1850s by Chinese miners forced out of a nearby settlement.

04/09/2025

Tech News

Is the West a match for China’s defence tech shown Victory Day Parade?

China unveiled new technologies at the Victory Day Parade, including ‘wingman’ drones, a ‘triad’ of nuclear missiles and ‘robotic wolves’. How does the West compare?

04/09/2025