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Russian attacks on Ukraine railways escalating every week
Russian strikes on Ukraine's rail network worsening, says CEO. Zelenskyy accuses Russia of crippling economy and destroying lives with strikes on civilian infrastructure, including railways.
Russian drone strike causes fire and explosions in Kyiv warehouse, injuring at least six people.
Iran’s women’s national volleyball team have reached a historic milestone, climbing two places to No. 40 in the latest FIVB world rankings. The breakthrough came after Iran secured a victory over Iraq at the 2026 AVC Women Asian Continental Championship, earning a place i…
A collision involving a police vehicle and a car near Middlesbrough in North East England left multiple people dead, police said Saturday. The crash occurred on the A66 in South Bank at around 3.39 am local time (0239GMT), Cleveland Police said in a statement.
Four paintings by Renaissance master Antonello da Messina were stolen from a museum in Sicily, raising concerns about security and the possibility of a mafia link.
Khaled Hosseini's quote highlights the importance of honesty over temporary comfort. It emphasizes the value of facing reality, even if it's painful, over being comforted with a lie.
Jason Arday, a 41-year-old British academic, resigned from the University of Cambridge last week amid a plagiarism scandal. He was found dead on Friday, according to UK media outlets.
U.K. mansion where 'listeners' spied on Nazi generals becomes museum
Trent Park Museum in Enfield, UK showcases the role of German speakers who transcribed prisoner conversations during WWII.
Greek police have arrested a 26-year-old man, identified as an Afghan national, in connection with the death of a 38-year-old British woman whose body was found in a suitcase in Athens last month.
Savannah Guthrie has made an emotional public appeal for information about her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared six months ago. Investigators have released ransom notes in the hope that someone will recognize the writing style of the suspected kidnapper.
A new age of missiles reshapes battlefields around the world
The world is on the cusp of a third missile age, with conventional ballistic weapons proliferating at unprecedented speed in the wake of widespread, battlefield-warping deployment in Iran and Ukraine.
Palestinian factions are demanding Israeli compliance with the Gaza deal, which includes provisions addressing Hamas's weapons and a gradual withdrawal of Israeli forces from the Gaza Strip.
Latest news bulletin | July 29th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond in this Euronews news bulletin.
A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze.
Latest news bulletin | July 26th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond in this Euronews news bulletin, featuring the latest news and breaking news across world affairs, business, politics, culture, entertainment, and travel.
German police hunt suspect after deadly car ramming near Berlin Gay Pride
A car plowed into a crowd near Berlin's Gay Pride celebrations, killing one person and wounding 16 others. Police searched for a suspect believed linked to Islamist circles.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operation (UKMTO) reported a maritime incident in the Gulf of Oman involving an oil tanker and military forces. The investigations on the main cause of the maritime incident are underway.
The Houthis' threat to block the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, a critical chokepoint linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden, is testing the limits of global trade's resilience. Analysts warn that a simultaneous disruption of both the Bab el-Mandeb Strait and the Strait of Hormuz…
Latest news bulletin | July 22nd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
British prosecutors said on Monday that a 28-year-old man had been charged with murdering former government minister Ann Widdecombe, who was found dead at her home earlier this month.
US Vice President JD Vance and his wife Usha have welcomed their fourth child, a baby boy named Alec Neel Vance. The couple announced the news in a post on X, stating that both mother and baby are doing well.
A fire in southern Norway destroyed over 100 homes, with firefighters battling strong winds to contain the flames. No casualties were reported, but hundreds of people were evacuated.
The US struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait, as the two sides risked further escalation by expanding their targets to include infrastructure.
Iran and U.S. step up attacks; release of American in dispute
Iran and the United States have exchanged intensifying fire in a week-long escalation, largely unraveling last month's truce. Tehran disputed President Donald Trump's claim that a U.S. citizen had been released.
U.S. strikes Iran again as Tehran warns of 'existential war' with America
The U.S. has struck Iran's coastal defenses and missile sites, while Iran has threatened to shut off more regional energy exports, saying it is engaged in an 'existential war' with America. The latest escalation of attacks and counterattacks has kept the region on edge, r…
ICE should keep making traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says
President Donald Trump wants Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers to keep pulling over vehicles, signaling his opposition to plans announced to suspend most traffic stops following fatal shootings.
Detainees at ICE facility in Texas were beaten and abused, rights groups say
Detainees at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention facility in Texas told two rights groups they were beaten by guards, denied medical care and prevented from contacting family and lawyers, according to a report issued on Wednesday.
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
British counterterrorism police said former government minister Ann Widdecombe was clearly targeted in her murder, and they are still working to establish the motive. A white British man was arrested on suspicion of her murder and later rearrested on suspicion of terrorism.
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 14th, 2026, including the latest news, breaking news, and top stories.