July 2026
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18 Jul 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageFrance and Germany to Develop Joint Roadmap Regarding Chinese Trade Practices
French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz have announced plans to establish a collaborative strategy by September to address trade imbalances with China...
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18 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUnderstanding the French expression une histoire à dormir debout
The Local examines the origins and meaning of the popular French idiom une histoire à dormir debout, which refers to an unbelievable or far-fetched story.
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18 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSupport organisations for foreign residents in Germany
A new report from The Local identifies various organisations designed to assist both new arrivals and long-term foreign residents in navigating life and bureaucracy in Germany.
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18 Jul 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageTrain travel gains popularity for German summer holidays
Rising petrol and flight prices are driving more travellers in Germany to choose rail transport for their summer staycations, according to a report by The Local.
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18 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageAustrian market sees record performance driven by semiconductor growth
A surge in an Austrian chipmaker's share price has transformed Vienna’s traditionally bank-dominated market into one of the eurozone's strongest performers for 2026.
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18 Jul 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews Morning News Bulletin for 18 July 2026
Euronews has released its latest international news briefing covering developments across politics, business, culture, and travel for 18 July 2026.
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17 Jul 2026 · 18:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEU foreign policy chief Kallas visits naval missions in Red Sea
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas visited personnel serving with EU naval missions to receive briefings and meet troops protecting vital shipping routes in the Red Sea.
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17 Jul 2026 · 17:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMagnitude 7.3 earthquake strikes off coasts of Mexico and Guatemala
A powerful earthquake has hit the border region of Mexico and Guatemala, prompting authorities to issue a tsunami alert for coastal areas within a 300-kilometre radius.
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17 Jul 2026 · 16:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews evening news bulletin for 17 July 2026
Euronews has released its latest summary covering key international developments across politics, business, culture, and travel for 17 July 2026.
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17 Jul 2026 · 16:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageWorld Cup organisers monitoring wildfire smoke before New Jersey final
Euronews reports that World Cup organisers are closely tracking air quality conditions in New Jersey as wildfire smoke impacts the region ahead of the upcoming final.
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17 Jul 2026 · 15:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance faces widespread wildfires as 25,000 hectares burn
Dozens of wildfires have broken out across France, resulting in the destruction of 25,000 hectares of land, according to reporting by The Local.
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17 Jul 2026 · 15:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrench authorities warn of motorway toll payment scams
Drivers in France are being targeted by fraudulent text messages and emails falsely claiming to be part of the country's new barrier-free motorway toll system.
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17 Jul 2026 · 15:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageChina rejects US election interference accusations
Beijing has officially responded to allegations of electoral interference made by Donald Trump, dismissing the claims as entirely without merit.
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17 Jul 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageParis experiences higher excess deaths during heatwaves
According to The Local, while Paris is often not the hottest area in France, the capital city experiences a disproportionately high number of excess deaths during heatwaves.
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17 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageBlackRock assets under management surpass $15 trillion milestone
The global asset manager has become the first firm to oversee more than $15 trillion in assets, a figure nearly three times Germany’s annual economic output.
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17 Jul 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageChina and Kazakhstan sign €11.4 billion in commercial agreements
President Xi Jinping and President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev have finalised over 70 commercial deals, marking a significant advancement in bilateral cooperation between China and Kazak...
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17 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageAddressing the persistent reputation of rainfall in Brittany
A report from The Local examines whether the French region of Brittany truly deserves its widespread reputation for constant rain.
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17 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageParis region mortality rates doubled during June heatwave
France's health agency reports that mortality rates in the Paris region reached more than double normal levels during a record-breaking heatwave last month.
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17 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGerman court rules homeowners may install air conditioning units
Germany's court of justice has ruled that homeowners' associations cannot prohibit apartment owners from installing air conditioning units, strengthening property rights regarding...
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17 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coveragePresident von der Leyen unveils new defence partnership with Kyiv
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen travelled to Kyiv on 15 July to sign a new defence partnership and receive the inaugural Order of Europe.
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17 Jul 2026 · 14:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission presents report on competitiveness of EU banking sector
Commissioner Albuquerque has addressed a press conference in Brussels to detail the European Commission’s latest findings regarding the current competitiveness of the European Unio...
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17 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageUnderstanding the nuances of France's right to disconnect law
France's established right to disconnect law is frequently perceived as a strict ban on after-hours contact, yet the reality of its implementation remains complex for workers.
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17 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageUS Navy Blue Angels flyover prompts safety concerns at Florida beach
A low-altitude flyover by US Navy Blue Angels jets has caused disruption at a crowded Florida beach, reigniting public debate regarding the safety of military air demonstrations.
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17 Jul 2026 · 13:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageLarge-scale rescue operation underway following landslide in China
Emergency teams are searching for trapped residents in Chongqing municipality after a landslide buried parts of a residential area on 17 July.
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17 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEU strengthens Red Sea security mission with new Djibouti agreement
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has signed a security pact in Djibouti to bolster Europe's naval presence amid rising threats to the Bab el-Mandeb shipping chokepoint.
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17 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission unveils proposals for emissions trading and electrification
Executive Vice-President Ribera and Commissioners Hoekstra and Jørgensen have introduced new proposals regarding the EU Emission Trading System and an Electrification Action Plan i...
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17 Jul 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission officials discuss latest Rule of Law Report
Executive Vice-President Virkkunen and Commissioner McGrath have addressed the European Commission regarding the latest findings and implications of the annual Rule of Law Report.
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17 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageBrittany sees surge in tourists seeking relief from French heatwaves
As record temperatures impact France, holidaymakers are increasingly viewing the historically cooler Brittany region as a potential refuge, though experts suggest the situation is...
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17 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageGerman term of the day: Klimaanlage
As rising temperatures impact Germany, the local news outlet The Local explores the linguistic significance of the term Klimaanlage, translating to air conditioning in English.
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17 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coveragePetrol and diesel prices to increase across Portugal
Fuel costs in Portugal are set to rise significantly for the week of 20 to 26 July, according to reports from Euronews.
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17 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCIA documents reveal Venezuelan electoral machinery capable of altering votes
Newly declassified CIA documents suggest the Venezuelan government has possessed technology capable of manipulating up to 1.5 million votes since 2012, according to a report by Eur...
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17 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Society: live coverageEuropean Commission registers two new citizens' initiatives
The European Commission has officially registered two new European Citizens' Initiatives focusing on the themes of education and housing, according to its daily news update.
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17 Jul 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission launches EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance
The European Commission has officially launched the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance, aimed at enhancing collaboration on drone technology and counter-drone systems during a defence forum...
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17 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU-based British students to face higher UK university fees from 2028
The Local reports that British passport holders residing in the EU will lose eligibility for domestic university tuition rates in the UK following the end of a grace period.
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17 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBritish students in EU to face international university fees by 2028
A Brexit-era grace period protecting university tuition rates for British passport holders living in the European Union is set to expire, according to a report by The Local.
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17 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageIndia introduces its first hydrogen-powered passenger train
According to Euronews, India has launched the NaMo Green Rail, a new hydrogen-powered passenger train designed to reduce carbon emissions and promote cleaner rail transport.
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17 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Commission publishes seventh annual Rule of Law Report
The European Commission has released its latest assessment of the rule of law across all EU Member States and four candidate countries.
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17 Jul 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission publishes 2026 Rule of Law Report
The European Commission has released a guide detailing the purpose and scope of its annual monitoring tool regarding rule of law developments across member states.
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17 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageKim Jong Un hosts senior Chinese official in Pyongyang
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has held meetings with a high-ranking Chinese official, according to reports from Euronews regarding regional diplomatic ties.
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17 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission publishes factsheet on Emission Trading System review
The European Commission has released a new factsheet providing an overview of the ongoing review process for the European Union's Emission Trading System.
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17 Jul 2026 · 11:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageEuropean Commission outlines proposed changes to EU Emissions Trading System
The European Commission has released a new briefing addressing key revisions to the EU Emissions Trading System following a recent policy review.
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews midday bulletin for 17 July 2026
Euronews has released its midday news summary covering key international developments across politics, business, culture and travel for 17 July 2026.
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageECB Executive Board Member Highlights Cooperative Spirit of Digital Euro
Piero Cipollone has emphasised the importance of collaboration in the development of the digital euro project, according to a recent European Central Bank publication.
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission publishes electrification action plan factsheet
The European Commission has released a new factsheet detailing the objectives and components of its electrification action plan as part of its ongoing energy policy initiatives.
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageEuropean Commission unveils Electrification Action Plan and carbon market reform
The European Commission has introduced a new strategy to accelerate continent-wide electrification and strengthen the carbon market to support industrial decarbonisation and energy...
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageUnderstanding the French phrase La petite finale
The Local explains the meaning behind the French term for a sporting fixture that many players and supporters often wish to avoid.
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Mobility: live coverageViral claims of makeup fines on French trains debunked
A widely shared video claiming that applying makeup or nail polish on French trains or the Paris Metro incurs a €60 fine is incorrect.
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17 Jul 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGerman conservative politician faces controversy over surrogacy
A leading CDU politician in Germany has sparked public debate after disclosing that his child was born to a surrogate mother in the United States.
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17 Jul 2026 · 09:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coveragePetrol and diesel prices expected to rise significantly from Monday
Euronews reports that motorists should prepare for a substantial increase in fuel costs across the week of 20 to 26 July.
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17 Jul 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission initiates legal action against 17 member states
The European Commission has begun legal proceedings against 17 EU member states regarding the implementation of new directive rules concerning single permit applications for third-...