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Published on 29/06/2026 – 8:01 GMT+2 On today’s show: ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Osama Rizvi, founder of Rizvi Insights, assesses the latest developments in US-Iran relations after both sides agreed to resume talks in Qatar, examining the risks to regional stability, diplomacy and global energy markets. Euronews’ Stefan Grobe looks at Donald Trump’s latest tariff threat against Europe and reports from the US Independence Day celebrations in Brussels, where politics and transatlantic relations took centre stage. Carlo Buontempo, Director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, explains why Europe’s deadly early summer heatwave is breaking records and what governments can do to better…
By Alessio Dell’Anna & video by Baptiste Goudier Published on 29/06/2026 – 9:40 GMT+2 With only 5.8% of its freshwater resources used — from glaciers, groundwater, rivers, and lakes — the water usage rate across the whole EU might seem under control. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Unfortunately, this is not a case where the average gives the full picture. The reality is that differences among countries are striking and concerning. Take Cyprus, which is essentially in constant emergency mode. The country has used up 72% of its freshwater resources, with a peak of 92% in the summer, according to data from Eurostat and the European…
Until now, goods valued under €150 could enter the bloc without paying customs duties under the so-called “de minimis” exemption. Chinese platforms exploited this by shipping billions of low-value parcels directly to European consumers from China, avoiding up to 12% in import duties and bypassing many regulatory checks. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The EU now receives more than two billion of these packages every year, with authorities estimating that up to 65% are undervalued or incorrectly declared. The system helped companies like SHEIN to grow fast while undercutting European retailers. For consumers, the loophole meant ultra-cheap prices and fast delivery, but also…
Hello, it’s Mared Gwyn writing from Brussels, where temperatures are slowly easing off as the heatwave which has gripped Europe in recent days moves eastwards. In store for you this morning: the still sizzling debate on whether Europe needs to bet big on air con to deal with climbing temperatures, the latest on the brewing trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels, and more. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Stars, Stripes, VIPs and Protests: But first, a flavour of the United States’ independence day bash hosted by the US embassy in Brussels’ Cinquantenaire Park last night. Spotted among the thousands of VIPs in attendance…
Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged for the first time on Sunday that his country was facing a “certain deficit” of fuel, as Ukraine continues to strike Russian energy infrastructure, setting fire to yet another major oil refinery in the south ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev, the falling debris killed one person in Sloviansk and wounded another in a nearby village, in eastern occupied Crimea, Processing close to 4 million tons of crude per year, the facility is one of southern Russia’s major refineries and a key source of petroleum products for export through Russia’s Black Sea ports,…
Thousands of guests, including diplomats, politicians and military personnel, attended an event organised by the US Embassy to Belgium in Brussels on Sunday to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independence. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “The US Embassy in Belgium will host an invitation-only celebration to celebrate this historic milestone: 250 Years of Independence: Building Our Future Together. The lavish celebration took place at Parc du Cinquantenaire, an iconic park in the Belgian capital near the European Union institutions. Guests tried their hand at baseball, rode a mechanical bull and participated in a linedance. The festivities also featured music, performances, a ceremonial…
An informal meeting of the presidents of Poland, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia and Romania was held at the presidential residence in Jurata, hosted by Polish President Karol Nawrocki. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The meeting comes ahead of the upcoming Ankara NATO summit in Turkey. “Joint positions ahead of the NATO summit in Ankara were discussed. During the talks, priorities were set for regional cooperation and for the security of the Baltic and Black Sea basins, and key issues in transatlantic relations were also discussed,” the Presidential Chancellery wrote on X. The participants also focused on strengthening NATO’s eastern flank, developing Europe’s defence capabilities,…
A civilian aircraft crashed near the eastern French town of Tomblaine on Sunday, killing 11 people on board. It was reportedly carrying skydivers on a training flight. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT According to franceinfo (source in French), the aircraft was carrying people as part of a first-time parachute jump session. Emergency services, including medical teams and a large number of firefighters, have been deployed to the scene. Police urged the public to stay away from the area. The prefect of Meurthe-et-Moselle, Yves Séguy, has brought together all the relevant services to ensure real-time monitoring of the situation. France’s Interior Minister, Laurent Nunez,…
By Nela Heidner Published on 28/06/2026 – 11:08 GMT+2•Updated 11:14 Water cannon? Yes, please! Berlin police resorted to an unusual measure: they quickly deployed two water cannon to cool down the public. Of course, the jets were far gentler than at demonstrations. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The water-spraying vehicles toured the capital, delighting locals and tourists alike. Among the locations they targeted were the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz and the Reichstag building. Cool spots were in great demand overall. Germany has been in the grip of a heatwave for several days, with temperatures rising to near the 40-degree mark or even above it.…
By Nela Heidner Published on 28/06/2026 – 11:08 GMT+2 Water cannons? Yes, please! Berlin’s police resorted to an unusual measure, briefly bringing in two water cannon trucks to help cool down the public. The jets were, of course, far gentler than those used at demonstrations. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The water cannon vehicles did the rounds in the capital, to the delight of both locals and tourists. Among the stops were the Brandenburg Gate, Potsdamer Platz and the Reichstag building. Cool spots were in great demand overall. Germany has been in the grip of a heatwave for several days, with temperatures climbing to…