July 2026
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16 Jul 2026 · 06:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance moves to legalise assisted dying
Following France’s adoption of a bill concerning assisted dying, The Local reviews existing legislation across European nations that permit the terminally ill to end their lives.
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16 Jul 2026 · 06:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageThe Local highlights German expression for unexpected connections
The Local examines the German phrase 'über drei Ecken', exploring how the idiom describes the surprising ways in which people are interconnected.
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16 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageToronto records world's worst air quality due to wildfire smoke
Euronews reports that thick smoke from northwestern Ontario wildfires has blanketed Toronto, resulting in the city registering the poorest air quality globally on Wednesday morning...
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16 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageVolunteer firefighter detained over Fontainebleau forest blaze
A volunteer firefighter has been placed under formal investigation following a fire in the historic Fontainebleau forest, as authorities maintain a high wildfire alert level across...
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16 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageA guide to checking food product recalls in Germany
The Local explains how consumers in Germany can verify if food products they have purchased are subject to safety recalls and the reasons behind such actions.
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16 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFans celebrate in Buenos Aires following Argentina's World Cup semi-final victory
Supporters took to the streets in the Argentine capital after the national team secured a place in the World Cup final by defeating England.
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16 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageArgentina advances to World Cup final after defeating England
Tens of thousands of supporters gathered in Buenos Aires following Argentina's 2-1 victory over England, securing the national team's place in the upcoming World Cup final.
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16 Jul 2026 · 05:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageChancellor Merz rules out far-right coalition as reforms progress in Germany
Chancellor Friedrich Merz has dismissed the prospect of the far right holding power, while the German government advances new legislation regarding state-backed child support payme...
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16 Jul 2026 · 04:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrench parliament adopts assisted dying legislation
France has moved closer to guaranteeing the right to assisted dying for adults with incurable conditions, following a legislative vote supported by President Emmanuel Macron.
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16 Jul 2026 · 03:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews Morning News Bulletin for 16 July 2026
Euronews provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments across Europe and the globe in its morning news update for 16 July 2026.
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16 Jul 2026 · 02:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageArgentina beat England 2-1 to reach World Cup final
Defending champions Argentina secured a place in Sunday's World Cup final after a late double saw them overcome England in the semi-final match.
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15 Jul 2026 · 17:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageEuropean Parliament and Council reach agreement on AGILE defence innovation programme
The European Parliament and the Council have agreed on the new AGILE programme to foster rapid, cost-effective defence innovation in response to the current security environment.
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15 Jul 2026 · 16:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageWorld leaders travel to Doha to honour Qatar's former emir
International delegations continue to arrive in Qatar on the third day of national mourning to pay their respects to the country's former emir.
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15 Jul 2026 · 15:30 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageEU and India hold third Trade and Technology Council ministerial meeting
Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioners Šefčovič and Zaharieva represented the European Union at the third Trade and Technology Council ministerial meeting with India...
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15 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageAlgae bloom disrupts navigation on Italy’s River Po
Authorities in Turin are working to clear significant algae growth from the River Po following an extended period of high temperatures across the region.
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15 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews releases evening news bulletin for 15 July 2026
Euronews has provided a summary of key developments across Europe and internationally in its latest evening news bulletin published on 15 July 2026.
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15 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission President von der Leyen visits Kyiv
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Kyiv on 15 July 2026, where she received the Order of Europe during an official ceremony.
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15 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBerlin cafes offer air-conditioned spaces for remote workers
As persistent heatwaves impact Germany, The Local has identified six cafes in Berlin equipped with air conditioning to help remote workers maintain productivity during rising tempe...
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15 Jul 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEU and India hold third Trade and Technology Council meeting
The European Union and India have reaffirmed their strategic partnership during the third meeting of their Trade and Technology Council held in Brussels.
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15 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageEU seeks US tariff exemptions for wine and cheese
The European Union has formally requested that the United States grant tariff exemptions on a range of European products, including wine and cheese, a spokesman confirmed.
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15 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGuidance published for prospective French property buyers
The Local offers advice for navigating the French real estate market, addressing common concerns regarding communication and responsiveness from local property agents.
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15 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageEU requests tariff exemptions from United States for wine and cheese
The European Union has officially requested that the United States grant tariff exemptions on a range of European products, including wine and cheese, according to a spokesperson.
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15 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageGreenpeace and CGIL protest heatwave conditions in Rome
Activists and trade union members have used melting ice statues outside the Colosseum to highlight the risks faced by outdoor workers during extreme heat.
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15 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission launches Ukraine defence industrial partnership and funds drone programme
The European Commission has formalised a new defence industrial partnership with Ukraine and disbursed €1 billion to bolster the nation's drone and counter-drone capabilities.
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15 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUS resumes daylight military strikes against Iranian targets
US Central Command has launched daylight strikes on Iranian coastal defences and missile sites, with Tehran confirming casualties as regional tensions escalate over the Strait of H...
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15 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageEU requests US tariff exemptions for 150 billion euros of goods
Brussels is seeking to exempt iconic European products from 15 per cent tariffs imposed under the 2025 Turnberry trade agreement with the United States.
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15 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageUnexploded munitions impede wildfire response in northern Germany
Local officials report that hidden unexploded ordnance is restricting firefighting operations within a national park in northern Germany as crews attempt to contain a blaze.
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15 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUrsula von der Leyen addresses child safety in online spaces
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has received a report from the Special Panel on Child Safety Online regarding the influence of digital platforms on children.
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15 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMunich issues water usage restrictions amid supply concerns
The Local reports that Munich has introduced a new decree banning specific water uses, including filling pools and watering lawns, as drinking water supplies face potential shortag...
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15 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageExploring the French idiom se creuser la tête
The Local examines the linguistic origins and common usage of the French expression se creuser la tête, which figuratively describes the act of intense mental effort.
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15 Jul 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUrsula von der Leyen receives Order of Europe in Kyiv
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has been awarded the Order of Europe by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a visit to Kyiv.
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15 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageFrance lifts red heatwave alerts as storms approach
The Local reports that the latest heatwave across France is subsiding, with all 26 red weather alerts downgraded to orange as the country prepares for incoming storms.
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15 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEU extends residency rights for Ukrainian refugees until 2028
European Union member states have reached an agreement to prolong protection for displaced Ukrainians, though the extension does not apply to military-age men arriving in the bloc.
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15 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEU extends residency rights for Ukrainians fleeing war until 2028
European Union nations have agreed to prolong protection for Ukrainian refugees, though military-age men are excluded from the extension of the right to remain within the bloc.
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15 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews midday bulletin for 15 July 2026
The latest news digest from Euronews covering key developments across Europe and international affairs as of midday on 15 July 2026.
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15 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission publishes first comprehensive evaluation of 1991 Nitrates Directive
The European Commission has released a new assessment of the Nitrates Directive, concluding that the legislation remains effective while identifying potential areas for improved im...
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15 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageASML raises annual sales forecast amid continued AI sector growth
Europe's largest company by market capitalisation has increased its full-year net sales outlook, following sustained demand linked to the artificial intelligence sector.
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15 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission initiates infringement procedures over directive transposition
The European Commission is taking formal action against several Member States for failing to notify the body of measures adopted to transpose EU directives.
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15 Jul 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission initiates action against member states over directive transposition
The European Commission has launched legal proceedings against several EU member states to ensure the complete and timely transposition of European Union directives into national l...
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15 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFull EES passport checks delayed at Dover and Eurotunnel this summer
The Port of Dover and Eurotunnel have confirmed that the EU’s new biometric passport checks will not be fully operational until after the peak summer season concludes.
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15 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFull EES passport checks delayed at Dover and Eurotunnel
The Port of Dover and Eurotunnel have confirmed that new biometric passport checks will not be fully implemented until after the peak summer season concludes.
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15 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGuide released for monitoring water quality at German swimming spots
The Local has published advice for swimmers in Germany on how to verify water safety at local lakes, rivers, and coastal beaches before entering the water.
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15 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageIran executes man following January protest conviction
Iranian authorities have executed Mohammad Amini Dehaghani, who was convicted of arson at a government building during protests earlier this year.
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15 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGibraltar enters Schengen zone as border fence removed
A landmark EU-UK treaty has led to the removal of the border fence between Gibraltar and Spain, with passport checks relocated to the territory’s port and airport.
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15 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBudapest exhibition reveals realistic reconstructions of ancient Roman faces
A new exhibition in Budapest showcases sixteen facial reconstructions from Roman Aquincum, utilising DNA analysis and forensic anthropology to highlight the diverse origins of the...
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15 Jul 2026 · 06:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageFrance awards outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer highest honour
President Emmanuel Macron has presented Keir Starmer with France’s highest award in recognition of his contributions to European and Ukrainian security.
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15 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFirefighters contain major wildfires in Fontainebleau forest
Hundreds of firefighters have successfully contained two significant wildfires that swept through more than 2,000 hectares of the historic forest located near Paris.
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15 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance approaches final vote on assisted dying legislation
France is expected to move closer to legalising assisted dying as lawmakers prepare for a final vote on a controversial bill supported by President Emmanuel Macron.
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15 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageRussia accused of backing German far-right through disinformation campaigns
Experts suggest that Russia is orchestrating online misinformation efforts intended to bolster the Alternative for Germany party ahead of upcoming elections, according to The Local...
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15 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageUN rights office warns Sudan war economy drives self-perpetuating conflict
A new report from the UN human rights office highlights how commodity value chains are sustaining the ongoing war in Sudan, urging immediate compliance with international law.