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At Kew Gardens in London, a red oak tree that died during the UK’s 2022 heatwave has been painted bright red and left standing as a public reminder of climate change. The installation comes as London experiences unusually high temperatures for June. According to Kew Gardens, more than 400 trees across the site died during the extreme heat of the summer of 2022. While most were removed, this red oak remains in place to highlight the impact of rising temperatures on the natural environment. Beside it stands the “Tree of Hope,” a climate-resilient Hungarian oak chosen for its ability to…
By Mike Starling & AP Published on 24/06/2026 – 9:12 GMT+2 “I hope they don’t lose belief.” That was the message to England fans from head coach Thomas Tuchel after the misfiring Three Lions were held to a goalless draw by Ghana on Tuesday night. Going into the match on a high after an impressive 4-2 victory over Croatia in their opening group L clash at the World Cup, England were left frustrated by a stubborn Ghana side who defended gallantly at the Boston Stadium. Despite the draw, England remain top of the group, level on four points with Ghana, and will be…
By Una Hajdari with AP Published on 24/06/2026 – 9:43 GMT+2•Updated 9:59 An AI model developed by Anthropic has identified vulnerabilities in highly sensitive US government computer systems during a testing exercise, a US official told the Associated Press. The official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Anthropic had teamed up with US intelligence agencies to conduct the tests using the company’s Mythos model. It identified certain vulnerabilities within hours, though that did not mean the model was able to exploit them within that time, the official said. The testing was carried out through an Anthropic initiative called Project Glasswing, which brought…
Rock in Rio has returned to Lisbon for its 11th edition and drewmore than 200,000 visitors over the festival’s opening weekend. This comes at a time when people can listen to music and watch concerts via digital platforms. The ease of access to music does not appear to be replacing live shows. Many festivalgoers say that being at a concert in person is an incomparable experience. Speaking to Euronews at the Rock in Rio venue, held in Parque Papa Francisco, festivalgoer Pedro Paiva says that “watching a concert in the middle of so many people is a completely different experience”.…
Andy Burnham appears to have taken another major step towards power, bringing in a big name from the Tony Blair era – James Purnell – as his chief of staff. What does it say about the Burnham operation and the government he is trying to build? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack a decades-long relationship, and discuss why it’s being welcomed by Labour MPs, business and the City. Starmer ally Darren Jones has ruled himself out of a leadership challenge. Is the path now clear for a Burnham coronation? Plus, Anne has been speaking to Reform UK’s Robert Jenrick. How…
Published on 24/06/2026 – 9:18 GMT+2 Former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman says Tehran has emerged from the war in a much stronger position that the US, who initiated the conflict on 28 February with US–Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military and government sites that broguht about the assassination of Iranian officials and its leader Ali Khamenei. Speaking to Euronews, the seasoned diplomat who led the team that negotiated the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran, welcomed the current talks between Washington and Tehran but warned that major uncertainties remain over any potential deal. “What is really occurring is not…
Published on 24/06/2026 – 8:46 GMT+2 Ten years since the last Blair Witch movie comes the news that there’s a new film in production. Lionsgate and Atomic Monster announced that a new Blair Witch Project, based on the iconic found-footage horror movie of 1999, is scheduled for release in the fall of 2027. The studios’ Instagram accounts revealed the release date in a short clip with the numbers “9 24 27” made out of twigs, alongside a classic stick figure from the original The Blair Witch Project. Plot details have not been revealed, but Lionsgate Motion Picture Group chair Adam…
Morning Brussels. Angela Skujins here guiding you through your Wednesday. The big topics driving the day: Exploring whether Polish-Ukrainian relations can recover before the upcoming Ukraine Recovery Conference, and a Taliban wash-up, with European Commissioner Magnus Brunner expected to answer serious questions. Up first: Kyiv-Warsaw bristle. After several days of speculation, Ukraine finally confirmed who from the country’s senior political elite will be present for the Ukraine Recovery Conference on 25–26 June in Gdańsk, Poland. This is a key event in Europe’s political agenda aimed at drumming up support for the country’s reconstruction process when and if Russia’s full-scale invasion…
Published on 24/06/2026 – 7:00 GMT+2 As heatwaves across Europe make life more uncomfortable, here are some of the technologies that can make the scorching heat a little more bearable. Fans — at home and on the go For those who do not have air conditioning, fans can be a lifesaver. Some of the most interesting include Chinese company Dreo’s misting fans. Euronews Next spotted them at CES in January and saw the TurboCool range, which does not just blast you with cool air but also fires a fine mist at you. The particles or ‘ultrasonic mist’ disappear quickly, so…
As much of Europe swelters through another summer heatwave, there’s no better excuse to swap crowded beaches for a refreshing hotel pool. Across the continent, luxury hotels have transformed swimming pools into spectacular destinations in their own right, from infinity pools perched above calderas to geothermal lagoons carved into volcanic landscapes. Whether you’re planning a Mediterranean escape or a “coolcation” in the northern nations, these are some of Europe’s most remarkable hotel pools. Villa d’Este, Lake Como, Italy Consistently ranked among Europe’s top resorts, Villa d’Este is home to a legendary pool that floats on Lake Como. Villa d’Este’s Sporting…