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A year ago, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald Trump struck a trade deal in Turnberry, Scotland, shaking hands under the spotlight of the world’s media after weeks of trade disputes. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Defended by the Commission as the best deal it could secure, the agreement imposed 15 percent US tariffs on imports from the EU, while the EU committed to removing its duties on most US industrial products. The Europeans also pledged to invest €520 billion in the US and purchase €700 billion in US energy by 2028, including liquefied natural gas (LNG), oil…
By Frédéric Oudéa, Chairman of Revolut Western-Europe Published on 21/07/2026 – 5:50 GMT+2 The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. As Europe looks to reinforce its place in a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, a clear imperative has come into focus: the money exists to fund our future, but the financial architecture to deploy it does not. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT To finance our digital and green transitions, strengthen our collective defence, and drive innovation, Europe needs massive, mobilised capital. While we now benefit from a single supervisor…
Chess legend Judit Polgar on Monday turned down Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s offer to become the country’s next president. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “I do not feel I have the strength to take on the historic responsibility of uniting a divided nation, and so I am unable to accept the invitation,” Polgar posted on social media. “I will do everything in my power to support a new, independent, and respected President of the Republic in achieving these goals,” she added. Polgar issued her response after the Tisza parliamentary group publicly backed her in parliament. However, critics noted that, contrary to earlier…
The European Commission has proposed waiving penalties linked to the bloc’s methane rules for three years. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Industry and top liquefied natural gas (LNG) exporters have been pressuring Brussels over its burdensome reporting requirements, which they said could affect exports to the European Union. EU member states adopted methane rules in May 2024, introducing the bloc’s first framework for measuring, reporting and verifying methane emissions in the energy sector as part of efforts to curb one of the most potent greenhouse gases. Failure to honor such requests would incur penalties, which would start applying in 2027. But on Monday,…
Published on 20/07/2026 – 18:17 GMT+2 The number of nationality-motivated attacks in Poland is steadily increasing, according to data provided to the Polish press by the National Police Headquarters. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT This month has already seen widespread coverage of a vulgar attack on teenage girls from Ukraine on a municipal bus in Bielsko-Biała. An adult man verbally abused, threatened and insulted the girls for no other reason than that they were speaking Ukrainian. And this is just one of 180 incidents that were reported to the police in the first half of 2026. Alarming figures on attacks Data shows that…
By Greta Ruffino with AP Published on 20/07/2026 – 18:06 GMT+2 Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning footballer who captained and managed England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died at the age of 75. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Keegan revealed last month that he had been diagnosed with stage four cancer. “It is with immense sadness that we announce that Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75,” family statement reads. “Kevin had been battling cancer and was surrounded by his wife and daughters in his final moments.” “A double Ballon D’or winner, Kevin was a much loved husband, father…
Updated: 20/07/2026 – 16:11 GMT+2 Maria Luís Albuquerque, commissioner for Financial Services, believes the European Union’s banking sector needs a “change in mindset”. She says the EU should be willing to take greater risks while preserving financial stability. … More
By Simon Ormiston & Euronews Published on 20/07/2026 – 14:52 GMT+2•Updated 15:07 New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his first speech outside Downing Street to promise political stability after years of upheaval, while vowing to maintain support for Ukraine and tackle the cost-of-living crisis that has squeezed households across the country. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Burnham, who became Britain’s seventh prime minister in a decade after replacing Keir Starmer, said his government would work to restore confidence in politics by delivering “hope” and “national renewal”. He pledged to introduce a long-term plan to rebuild the country, arguing that Britain needed a “circuit-breaker” from decades…
Self-employment offers a level of freedom that traditional employment does not always provide. A person can choose the work they take on, build their own client base and decide how they want to develop their career. Across Leeds, thousands of people work independently in professional services, construction, creative industries, consulting and a wide range of other sectors. But independence also brings responsibility. A self-employed person is responsible for understanding their income, keeping appropriate records and dealing with their tax obligations. As the business grows, what once seemed simple can become considerably more complicated. For many people, the problem does not…
By Franziska Müller Published on 20/07/2026 – 8:27 GMT+2 Space exploration sometimes has consequences that are not immediately apparent. According to NASA scientists, a piece of rocket could collide with the Moon in early August. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In January 2025, around a year and a half ago, Elon Musk’s company SpaceX launched its “Falcon 9” rocket, sending two landers to the Moon. Now, US astronomer Bill Gray and the US space agency NASA, quoted by the news agency dpa, warn that an upper stage of the rocket could accidentally hit the Moon. Calculations suggest the impact is due to occur on…