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Top stories from across Europe: breaking news, analysis and what matters today.

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On the front line of Europe's battle against wildfires

French firefighters have won out over a massive blaze, with almost 200,000 evacuees returning home. But Europe's climate-fueled wi…

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Trump cancels Iran strikes pending Hormuz Strait deal

The US president called off a planned attack after agreeing to the "perimeters of a deal" that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, …

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ECB ditches neutral euro banknote designs to build European identity

The European Central Bank has unveiled 10 proposals for the first euro banknote redesign since 2002, signalling a deliberate shift…

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Moscow restaurant bombing kills three, targets air force chief

A bombing at a Moscow restaurant hosting the Russian Air Force commander underscores the escalating intelligence war inside Russia…

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At least three killed in Moscow restaurant bombing, Russian officials say

At least three people have been killed and 21 injured after a homemade explosive device was detonated at an Italian restaurant in …

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EU rules on AI models become enforceable. What's going to change?

EU AI Act rules on AI models become enforceable on 2 August, making Brussels the world's top AI regulator. Euronews breaks down wh…

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Solar car parks could cut electricity bills by €32,00 a year. Why is Europe so resistant?

Solar car parks are popping up across Europe, but not every country seems to think they’re a smart investment.

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Historic sporting events in Europe worth travelling for

From Siena’s legendary horse race to human pyramids in Spain, these storied competitions should be on your must-see list.

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‘This is where democracy beats totalitarianism’: Ukraine’s drone strike force takes the fight to Russia

Exclusive: At a launch site in the Ukrainian countryside, members of the elite ‘Magyar’s Birds’ brigade are turning Russia’s vast …

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Former IHRA chair urges Europe to end Roma genocide amnesia

Marking the Genocide of the Roma Memorial Day, a former senior diplomat has warned that Europe’s ongoing failure to teach the pers…

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Political deadlock stalls Spain wildfire response as 180,000 hectares burn

Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has warned that the climate emergency kills as wildfires ravage Spain, but opposition rejection of a …

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Hungary shuts Paks nuclear plant as Danube hits record lows

Hungary is losing over 40% of its electricity generation as a record drought forces the Paks nuclear plant offline, threatening he…

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Ukraine war briefing: Strikes on three Russian oil refineries and sanctioned ship

Power cut to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant; meal queues in Crimea where Ukrainian strikes have cut fuel and power supplies. Wha…

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Three dead in Moscow blast near Italian restaurant

A bombing outside an Italian restaurant in central Moscow has killed three people, highlighting how the Russia-Ukraine conflict co…

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European police battle cross-border 'violence-as-a-service' gang

The conviction of a Norwegian teenager in London has exposed a borderless outsourcing model that merges drug turf wars with Irania…

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Drone strikes hit Russian retailer as Moscow faces bomb attack

A fatal restaurant bombing in central Moscow coincided with widespread Ukrainian drone attacks on commercial targets deep inside R…

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Infantino faces leadership revolt over collapsed $4.2bn FIFA deal

FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces a trans-Atlantic leadership revolt after withdrawing a $4.2 billion private equity plan, rai…

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60,000 migrants breach Ceuta, prompting EU crisis talks and Schengen suspensions

A sudden influx of 60,000 migrants into Spain's Ceuta enclave has left at least 67 dead and triggered border closures across the E…

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Spain installs floating barrier in Ceuta after migration influx

The Spanish authorities said on Saturday that they were installing a floating barrier on the sea border between its North African …

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Bomb kills three outside Moscow restaurant amid security fears

A homemade bomb killed three people near an upscale Moscow restaurant, raising fresh questions about Russia's internal security cl…

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Crowds line Amsterdam's canals for Pride boat parade

Costumed participants danced and waved from a colourful flotilla of 80 decorated vessels as they made their way through the city's…

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Three killed in Moscow restaurant explosion

The deadly blast took place in a venue near the centre of the city, but the cause is currently unclear.

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Ceuta businesses reopen after 60,000 migrant crossing

An unprecedented influx of at least 60,000 migrants forced a 24-hour commercial lockdown in Ceuta, disrupting local trade and leav…

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Red alerts for 25 Italian cities as Mediterranean heatwave disrupts region

Italy is placing 25 major cities on its highest heat alert as a North African weather system triggers widespread public health ris…