Europe Today: Trump’s tariff threat, Iran talks and Europe’s heatwave
The US and Iran are set to resume talks in Qatar after a tense weekend of renewed threats, while Europe battles a deadly heatwave linked to more than 1,300 deaths.…
Newsletter: Air-con culture war cranks up as heatwave moves east
Also in this newsletter: A flavour of last night’s US Indpendence bash hosted by Ambassador Bill White, and a preview of talks taking place between EU and Chinese trade chiefs…
Putin admits oil deficit and adjusted fuel plans amid Ukrainian strikes on refineries
A fresh overnight Ukrainian assault set southern Russia’s major Sloviansk refinery on fire, killing one person. Read More
Why is Shein becoming more expensive in the EU? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot
The EU is implementing new rules for e-commerce platforms like Temu, SHEIN, and Aliexpress. Low-value parcels will no longer be exempt from import taxes, making fast-fashion orders a lot more…
Europe depends on China. Here’s where China still depends on Europe — more than you’d think
While Europe’s dependence on China is widely recognized, China’s reliance on the EU in key technologies is often overlooked. Despite its push for technological self-reliance, Beijing still depends on European…
Stars, Stripes, VIPs and Protests: Brussels hosts US Independence bash
Among those attending are Belgian Prime Minister Bart de Wever, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, and European Parliament President Roberta Metsola. Read More
Nawrocki invites four presidents to informal summit amid dispute with Zelenskyy
Polish President Karol Nawrocki hosted the presidents of Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Romania for an informal meeting in Jurata ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara. Read More
France: 11 killed in civilian plane crash near Nancy
Police urged the public to stay away from the area around Tomblaine airport. The aircraft was reportedly carrying skydivers. Read More
Hottest day: Berlin police deploy water cannons to fight extreme heat
Germany is groaning under the year’s first heatwave. Berlin police are resorting to an unusual tactic, sending two water cannons onto city streets normally reserved for protests. Read More
Ukraine strikes two oil refineries in Russia as it continues to target Moscow’s energy industry
Ukraine’s air force said local air defences had shot down six Russian ballistic missiles, one anti-ship missile and 125 drones overnight. Read More