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Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat yet risks remain

Parts of Europe cool off after days of extreme heat yet risks remain Germany faced forest fire warnings, Spain saw rising interest in Nordic vacations, and Poland experienced historic river drying as massive heatwaves persisted over the past period. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/07/parts-of-europe-cool-off-after-days-of-extreme-heat-yet-risks-remain Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Poland reinstates border controls with Germany, Lithuania amid migration fears

Poland set to reintroduce checks on borders with Germany, Lithuania amid spike in illegal migration

Poland set to reintroduce checks on borders with Germany, Lithuania amid spike in illegal migration Poland is introducing temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania from 7 July. The decision was announced by Prime Minister Tusk in response to Germany's handling of migrants READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/06/poland-set-to-reintroduce-checks-on-borders-with-germany-lithuania-amid-spike-in-illegal-m Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Firefighters across Europe battle wildfires as blazes continue in Germany, Greece and Turkey

Firefighters across Europe battle wildfires as blazes continue in Germany, Greece and Turkey Experts link the rising frequency and intensity of heatwaves in Europe to climate change, warning that such extreme weather events are becoming increasingly common. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/05/firefighters-across-europe-battle-wildfires-as-blazes-continue-in-germany-greece-and-turke Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

‘Russia Is Using Banned Chemical Weapons’ NATO Drops Bombshell On Russia Ukraine War | Shocking

A bombshell intelligence report from Dutch and German agencies claims that Russia is intensifying its use of chemical weapons in Ukraine. According to the MIVD, AIVD, and Germany’s BND, Russia has deployed chloropicrin, a potentially lethal agent banned under the 1993 Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), signaling a dramatic escalation in battlefield tactics. The agencies warn that chemical warfare has become “standard practice” for Russian troops, with even non-lethal agents like tear gas being used to set the stage for more deadly substances. Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans called the trend a “slippery slope” that poses a global threat. NATO allies fear this normalization could break longstanding international norms. Intelligence points to deepening Russian investment in chemical warfare capabilities and coordination by military leadership. With Russia still a CWC signatory, the revelations have sparked diplomatic outrage. The situation threatens to transform the conflict’s nature and legal framework entirely. #RussiaUkraineWar #ChemicalWeapons #Chloropicrin #NATOWarning #RussiaChemicalAttack #UkraineBattlefield #ChemicalAgents #CWCViolation #DutchIntel #GermanIntel #PutinWarTactics #Biowarfare #RussiaCrisis #UkraineConflict #NATOAlert #ToxicGasUsed #BreakingNews #TearGasAbuse #DutchDefenseMinister #MIVDBNDAIVD ~HT.318~PR.152~ED.346~

BRICS Summit 2025: India Leads Global South In Slamming Trump’s Tariffs, Demanding Fair World Order

BRICS Summit 2025: India takes center stage at the BRICS 2025 Summit in Rio de Janeiro as Prime Minister Narendra Modi leads a powerful charge from the Global South against Trump’s aggressive tariff policy. With 10 nations participating—including new member Indonesia—this year’s summit focuses on fair global governance, climate action, and reforming outdated world institutions like the UN, WTO, and World Bank. As the world’s fastest-growing major economy, India is pushing for a more equitable trade system and calling for collective resistance against economic coercion. Modi’s leadership is not only uniting BRICS but also redefining it—asserting India as the democratic anchor of a bloc once overshadowed by China. India’s role in the New Development Bank and its calls for tech cooperation, sustainable development, and regional peace underscore its rising influence in shaping a new world order. #ModiLeadsBRICS #IndiaBRICS2025 #GlobalSouth #ModiVsTrump #TrumpTariffs #BRICSvsG7 #ModiDiplomacy #IndiaGeopolitics #BRICSSummit #UNReform #WTOReform #NewWorldOrder #IndiaForClimate #ModiInRio #SouthSouthCooperation #BRICSLeadership #IndiaGlobalVoice #ModiTakesLead #BRICSPower #ModiGlobalChampion #BRICSSummit2025 ~HT.410~ED.102~GR.124~

Dozens still missing after ferry sinks on way to Indonesia's Bali

France, Indonesia evacuate citizens stranded in Israel and Iran

France, Indonesia evacuate citizens stranded in Israel and Iran More than 100 French citizens were evacuated from Israel to Cyprus on Tuesday after being stranded there as the war with Iran broke out. Close to 100 Indonesian nationals in Iran were also successfully repatriated as Jakarta plans to carry out further evacuation missions. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/25/france-indonesia-evacuate-citizens-stranded-in-israel-and-iran Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Watch: Indonesia volcano eruption sends ash 10km into sky

Watch: Indonesia volcano eruption sends ash 10km into sky A powerful eruption at Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki in Indonesia on Tuesday sent ash clouds soaring over 10 kilometres into the air, forcing evacuations and flight disruptions. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/18/watch-indonesia-volcano-eruption-sends-ash-10km-into-sky Let the pictures do the talking: subscribe to No Comment No Comment is brought to you by euronews, the most watched news channel in Europe.

Lavrov SLAMS Macron, Merz Of Reviving ‘Nazi-Era Instincts’ In Bid To Conquer Europe Again

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has launched a scathing attack on French President Emmanuel Macron and German opposition leader Friedrich Merz, accusing them of attempting to revive Europe's imperialist past. Speaking at a diplomatic event, Lavrov warned that Western leaders were reverting to their “former instincts” of conquest and domination, drawing chilling comparisons between today’s political climate and Nazi-era atrocities. He further stated that “German and Ukrainian Nazis are united by their attitudes toward those they want to enslave,” claiming that just as some “burned Jews,” others now “burn Russians.” Lavrov’s remarks come amid intensifying tensions between Moscow and the West over the war in Ukraine, NATO expansion, and growing European militarization. The inflammatory comments are expected to draw condemnation from European capitals but are in line with Russia’s narrative of positioning itself as a bulwark against Western hegemony and what it calls modern-day fascism. #Lavrov #Macron #Merz #RussiaEuropeTensions #Nazism #UkraineWar #GermanyPolitics #FranceNews #RussianFM #ConqueringEurope #RussianStatement #LavrovSpeech #RussiaVsWest #UkraineConflict #ModernNazism #RussianForeignMinistry #AntiWesternSentiment #RussianNarrative #EuropeanImperialism #LavrovMacronMerz ~HT.410~ED.102~GR.125~

Starmer and Trump in deep conversation

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and US President Donald Trump were deep in conversation before the North Atlantic Council plenary meeting during the Nato Summit at the Hague, Netherlands. Sir Keir Starmer entered Wednesday’s meeting alongside German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The prime minister was accompanied by Defence Secretary John Healey, Foreign Secretary David Lammy and National Security Adviser Jonathan Powell. Report by Gluszczykm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn

Friedrich Merz meets with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen in Berlin

Friedrich Merz meets with Danish PM Mette Frederiksen in Berlin The two leaders spoke of the need to bolster continental security, tighten immigration policies and ensuring global trade continues to run on a system of open markets and free trade. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/12/friedrich-merz-meets-with-danish-pm-mette-frederiksen-in-berlin Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Merz accuses Russia of 'terror against civilians' following attacks on residential areas in Ukraine

Merz accuses Russia of 'terror against civilians' following attacks on residential areas in Ukraine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in Berlin on Tuesday, where the leaders discussed a school shooting in Austria earlier in the day and recent developments in Ukraine. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/10/merz-accuses-russia-of-terror-against-civilians-following-attacks-on-residential-areas-in- Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

Kremlin SLAMS Trump In A FIERY Response To His ‘Kid’s Brawl’ Comment On Russia-Ukraine War

In a stunning Oval Office remark, U.S. President Donald Trump compared the Russia-Ukraine war to “two kids fighting,” saying it might be better to let them brawl before stepping in. The Kremlin responded sharply, calling the war an "existential issue" tied to Russia’s national security and future. As German Chancellor Merz urged U.S. intervention, Trump signaled a more hands-off approach. The latest Trump-Putin exchange reveals deep global divisions and raises questions about America’s role in ending the war. Here's what both sides are really saying. #Trump #UkraineWar #RussiaUkraine #Kremlin #Putin #WorldNews #TrumpNews #Geopolitics #OvalOffice #Russia #Ukraine #WarInUkraine #TrumpVsPutin #Biden #WW3 #GermanChancellor #FriedrichMerz #USPolitics #InternationalNews #UkraineCrisis Also Read Trump vs Musk: Billionaire Battle Turns Ugly With Epstein Taunt, SpaceX Heat :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-vs-musk-billionaire-battle-turns-ugly-with-epstein-taunt-spacex-heat-4173783.html?ref=DMDesc Trump Announces Travel Ban Affecting 12 Countries, Set To Go Into Effect Monday :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-announces-travel-ban-affecting-12-countries-set-to-go-into-effect-monday-4172715.html?ref=DMDesc Ukrainian Ex-DJ Named As Alleged 'Mastermind' Of Russia Airbase Drone Attacks :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/ukrainian-ex-dj-named-as-alleged-mastermind-of-russia-airbase-drone-attacks-4171927.html?ref=DMDesc ~ED.420~HT.336~

VIDEO: Marco Rubio Jokes Jaishankar’s Busy Schedule | Indian Foreign Minister Responds

Rubio’s Funny Banter About Jaishankar at QUAD Meet Goes Viral | Jaishankar Scolds US Over Terrorism At the QUAD Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Washington D.C., U.S. Secretary Marco Rubio jokingly called Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar a “very busy guy,” noting his constant travel. Jaishankar, alongside diplomats from Japan, Australia, and the U.S., took a firm stance on global terrorism—referencing the recent Pahalgam attack. He warned against equating victims and perpetrators, subtly addressing U.S. policy on Pakistan. The QUAD emphasized Indo-Pacific security, while Jaishankar also met with U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to deepen bilateral defense ties, calling the partnership one of the “most consequential” today. #Jaishankar #MarcoRubio #QUAD #IndiaUSRelations #IndoPacific #ForeignPolicy #PahalgamAttack #GlobalTerrorism #SJaishankar #PeteHegseth #USIndiaDefense #Diplomacy #Geopolitics #QUADSummit #Australia #Japan #India #UnitedStates #InternationalRelations #StrategicPartnership #DefenseTies #SouthAsiaSecurity #RubioJokes #BusyDiplomat Also Read US Secretary Of State Marco Rubio Speaks To S Jaishankar, Pak PM To De-Escalate Tensions :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-secretary-of-state-marco-rubio-speaks-to-s-jaishankar-pak-pm-to-de-escalate-tensions-4140111.html?ref=DMDesc US Will Drop Ukraine-Russia Peace Efforts If No Progress Within Days: Marco Rubio :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/us-will-drop-ukraine-russia-peace-efforts-if-no-progress-within-days-marco-rubio-4127371.html?ref=DMDesc Elon Musk-Marco Rubio Clash Over Staff Cuts In Explosive Meeting In Trump's Presence; US Prez Denies Blow Up :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/elon-musk-marco-rubio-clash-over-staff-cuts-in-explosive-meeting-in-trumps-presence-us-prez-denies-4089603.html?ref=DMDesc

G7 Leaders in Canada as World Teeters on Brink of War | Trump Joins High-Stakes Summit in Kananaskis

The 2025 G7 Leaders’ Summit kicks off with a grand official welcome ceremony in Kananaskis, Alberta, as global tensions reach a boiling point. President Donald Trump joins leaders from the world’s most powerful democracies against the backdrop of escalating conflicts in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. With war fears mounting and the future of global alliances hanging in the balance, this year’s G7 could shape the course of international diplomacy. Watch how the summit begins — and what’s at stake. #G7Summit2025 #Trump #WorldLeaders #GlobalTensions #Kananaskis #G7Canada #Geopolitics #WarFears #InternationalSummit #GlobalCrisis #G7Welcome #Canada2025 Also Read Trump’s G7 Exit Amid Rising Tensions Between Israel And Iran :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/trump-s-g7-exit-amid-rising-tensions-between-israel-and-iran-4183695.html?ref=DMDesc Donald Trump Says Iran Will Not Win War, Should Push For Talk Before It's Too Late :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/donald-trump-says-iran-will-not-win-war-should-push-for-talk-before-its-too-late-4183539.html?ref=DMDesc Prime Minister Narendra Modi Gets A Grand Welcome From Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/prime-minister-narendra-modi-gets-a-grand-welcome-from-cyprus-president-nikos-christodoulides-4182467.html?ref=DMDesc

Most NATO members endorse Trump's demand to up defence spending to 5% of GDP, Mark Rutte says

Most NATO members endorse Trump's demand to up defence spending to 5% of GDP, Mark Rutte says US President Donald Trump insists that US allies should spend at least 5% so America can focus on security priorities elsewhere, mostly in the Indo-Pacific and on its own borders. READ MORE : http://www.euronews.com/2025/06/05/most-nato-members-endorse-trumps-demand-to-up-defence-spending-to-5-of-gdp-mark-rutte-says Subscribe to our channel. Euronews is available on Dailymotion in 12 languages

South China Sea SHOCKER: EU & Philippines FORGE Defense Pact to FIGHT China’s Indo-Pacific Threats

The EU and the Philippines have initiated a groundbreaking security and defense dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. With growing concerns over emerging threats, including cyberattacks and foreign interference, the dialogue sets a new platform for European and Asian defense priorities. Both leaders emphasized the importance of upholding international law and regional stability without explicitly naming China. This partnership comes as the Philippines deepens its role as ASEAN chair and seeks stronger allies amid rising geopolitical tensions. #EUPhilippines #DefenseDialogue #IndoPacific #SecurityCooperation #MaritimeSecurity #CyberSecurity #ASEAN #StrategicPartnership #Geopolitics #ChinaTensions #InternationalLaw #SeaArbitralAward #ForeignInterference #RegionalStability #KajaKallas #PresidentMarcos #EU #Philippines #MaritimeCooperation #EUAsiaRelations #SecurityThreats #DefensePartnership #AsiaEurope #StrategicAlliance #EUinAsia #SecurityDialogue #PhilippinesSecurity #EUPhilippinesRelations #IndoPacificSecurity #Diplomacy Also Read Canada Initiates Discussions with EU to Decrease Dependence on US Defence Equipment :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/canada-eu-reduce-us-defense-reliance-011-4099629.html?ref=DMDesc EU and Indian Counterterrorism Experts Collaborate on Best Practices for Violent Extremism Prevention :: https://www.oneindia.com/india/counterterrorism-experts-eu-india-best-practices-workshop-011-4099585.html?ref=DMDesc EU Shifts Meeting from Hungary Amid Orban's Russia Outreach Efforts :: https://www.oneindia.com/international/eu-restricts-hungary-over-russia-outreach-011-3885787.html?ref=DMDesc