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25 Jun 2026 · 17:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageCargo ship suffers bridge damage following projectile strike in Hormuz
A cargo ship travelling a UN-backed Omani route has sustained damage from a projectile strike, according to British military reports following warnings issued by the Iranian Revolu...
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25 Jun 2026 · 17:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCommissioner Hoekstra addresses the ENVI Council
European Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra attended the ENVI Council meeting in Luxembourg to discuss ongoing environmental policy efforts and acknowledge the commitment of council membe...
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25 Jun 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageHeatwave latest: Paris to ban alcohol sales as hospitals face 'saturation'
French authorities said hospitals in and around Paris were overwhelmed amid a record-breaking heatwave, adding that consumption and sales of alcohol would be banned from Friday.
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25 Jun 2026 · 16:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission publishes latest factsheet regarding EU solidarity with Ukraine
The European Commission has released an updated factsheet detailing the ongoing support and solidarity provided by the European Union to Ukraine, published in Brussels on 25 June 2...
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25 Jun 2026 · 16:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEU reaffirms support for Ukraine at Gdańsk recovery conference
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has reiterated the European Union's commitment to Ukraine's defence and reconstruction during a summit held in Gdańsk.
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25 Jun 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageCommissioner Kubilius addresses Eastern Flank Summit in Gdańsk
Commissioner Kubilius emphasised the strategic importance of the Eastern Flank region for the security of the entire European Union during a summit held in Gdańsk.
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25 Jun 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews evening news bulletin for 25 June 2026
A summary of the day's major international developments and top stories across politics, business, and culture, as reported by Euronews on 25 June 2026.
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25 Jun 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverage'Took away my freedom': 10 years on, how Brexit affected Brits in France
Ten years on from the historic vote, readers of The Local explain how Britain’s decision to leave the European Union has affected them on a personal level, from worries over paperw
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageFrench government clarifies remote work rules for foreign nationals
The French government has provided new clarity regarding whether foreign citizens may work remotely while residing in the country on a standard visitor visa.
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageParis hails climate court ruling against TotalEnergies
The city of Paris has praised a judicial decision requiring energy firm TotalEnergies to report on emissions produced by its clients, labelling it a historic climate ruling.
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageWhy passengers can refund Deutsche Bahn tickets during the heatwave
For the first time Germany's national railway operator is giving passengers the option to cancel tickets free of charge if they want to avoid travelling on super hot days.
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageActivists form group to combat administrative delays in French préfectures
A coalition of campaigners, lawyers and trade unions has launched the collective Bouge Ta Pref to address ongoing administrative difficulties faced by foreigners in France.
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageFrench teaching unions call strike due to extreme heatwave
French teaching unions have announced a strike action to protest against working conditions deemed unacceptable as the country faces record-breaking temperatures.
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBritish expatriates reflect on decade of life in Germany after Brexit
Readers of The Local share the practical and emotional consequences of the 2016 Brexit referendum on their lives in Germany ten years after the historic vote.
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGerman slang term suggests parking in shade is considered weak
The Local examines the cultural connotations of the German phrase 'Der Schattenparker', a colloquial term that questions the bravery of drivers seeking shaded parking spots.
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageGermany to acquire 40% stake in tank manufacturer KNDS
The German government is set to purchase a 40% share in the Franco-German defence group KNDS, joining France as a state shareholder in the company.
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25 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageEasyJet rejects €5.9bn takeover offer from US private equity firm
British no-frills airline EasyJet has rejected three informal takeover proposals from a US private equity firm, the latest totalling nearly €5.9bn (£5 billion), the two sides revea
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25 Jun 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageWidespread earthquake damage reported in Venezuelan port city of La Guaira
New images from La Guaira reveal significant destruction to infrastructure following twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela's Caribbean coast on 25 June.
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25 Jun 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageAnalysis confirms rising temperatures in German summers
The Local examines whether recent extreme weather in Germany reflects a genuine trend of rising temperatures or is merely a product of improved forecasting and increased media focu...
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25 Jun 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageGerman events cancelled as heatwave reaches peak
High temperatures are affecting Germany as a European heatwave reaches its peak, leading to the cancellation of multiple open-air events across the country.