The Latest Breaking News from Europe

How Bending Spoons CEO Luca Ferrari Built a $2.4B (£1.8B) Fortune Buying Old Tech

Bending Spoons, a top European startup, achieved an $18.4B Nasdaq IPO by reviving brands like AOL. Discover Luca Ferrari's $2.4B fortune and their innovative use of AI in technology acquisitions.

International Business Times UK · Jul 3

Hegseth ‘prepared huge cuts to US troops in Europe but was overruled by Trump’

The Trump administration has cut the pool of US military capabilities available to Nato in a crisis as Russia presses on Europe’s eastern frontier

The Independent UK · Jul 3

October deadline for China talks 'not realistic at all', chief trade MEP says

Bernd Lange, head of the European Parliament's trade committee, told Euronews the EU should be pushing China hard on unfair industrial subsidies and other pressing issues.

Euronews · Jul 3

Tourism group says EU entry-exit system issues could ‘significantly deter demand’ for Europe

The World Travel and Tourism Council has called for a better border system

The Independent UK · Jul 3

Retired but still working: Where in Europe is financial necessity the biggest reason?

Around 13% of pensioners in the EU continue working. Financial necessity is a significant reason, but experts point to other factors too, such as changing norms, changing demography and enduring labour shortages.

Euronews · Jul 3

Heatwave leaves Europe with thousands of excess deaths

Preliminary data from Western Europe points to more than 4,000 additional deaths as record June temperatures strain health systems — with governments now scrambling to bolster preparedness for future heatwaves.

Euronews · Jul 3

El Niño officially returns in 2026: WMO warns climate event could strengthen between July and September, raising risk of heatwaves, droughts and heavy rainfall

A powerful El Niño event is officially underway, with the World Meteorological Organization warning of intensified global weather extremes. Expect increased risks of heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall across continents. India, Australia, and parts of Africa are forecast to receive less rainfall, potentially impacting agriculture and water resources. Europe may…

The Economic Times · Jul 3

Weather tracker: Heatwave breaks June temperature records across Europe

UK provisional peak of 37.7C shatters previous record by huge margin, while Germany hits all-time high of 41.7C

The Guardian - UK · Jul 3

At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium, Netherlands

PARIS — France, the Netherlands and Belgium have recorded ​3,700 excess deaths ‌during the June heatwave that sent temperatures soaring across Europe, with authorities warning that the numbers are preliminary and could rise.

Bangkok Post · Jul 3

France deaths rose nearly 30% during peak of record-breaking Europe heatwave

France has reported 2,025 excess deaths linked to last month's record-breaking heatwave, as Europe continues to grapple with the aftermath of extreme temperatures that have triggered wildfires, floods and drought.

The Times of India · Jul 3