Shakira leads first World Cup half-time show that briefly steals the spotlight
The show extended the interval to nearly 30 minutes as FIFA sought to turn football’s biggest match into a global entertainment event. Read More
New World Cup champions to receive record $51 million prize
The cash prize for either Argentina or Spain, while an increase on the last tournament, is a small figure when compared to the amounts spent on individual football players Read…
Iceland has ‘nothing to lose’ in EU membership talks, says French foreign minister
Iceland first applied to join the European Union in 2009, in the wake of the collapse of its financial sector, but suspended accession talks in 2015. Read More
Former Liverpool and England star Kevin Keegan dies aged 75
Keegan also wrote newspaper columns, became one of the first English footballers to have his own branded football boots and released the hit single Head Over Heels in Love. Read…
Attacks on Ukrainians in Poland rise, police data show
Police received 180 reports of alleged hate crimes against Ukrainian citizens in the first half of the year, an increase of more than 30%. Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 20th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 20th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Brussels proposes easing methane penalties after heavy lobbying from industry
The European Commission has stopped short of introducing new legal requirements, instead publishing optional model contract clauses to help energy importers meet the EU’s methane regulations. Read More
Rare 48C heatwave forces Uzbekistan to adapt to extreme temperatures
Authorities slowed metro trains, restricted heavy vehicles and closed kindergartens as temperatures climbed to 48C in parts of the country during an unusually intense heatwave. Read more at Read More
From ‘Following’ to ‘The Odyssey’: All Christopher Nolan movies ranked from weakest to strongest
The much-anticipated return of Christopher Nolan has delighted film fans, as ‘The Odyssey’ has garnered critical praise and box office success. Euronews Culture offers the definitive ranking of all 13…
Banking fragmentation main issue ‘holding EU competitiveness back’, commissioner says
Maria Luís Albuquerque, commissioner for Financial Services, believes the European Union’s banking sector needs a “change in mindset”. She says the EU should be willing to take greater risks while…