Europe midday: Stoxx gains as EU leaders hope to reach US deal

The pan-regional Stoxx 600 index was up 0.72% at 549.62. Britain’s mining-heavy FTSE 100 rose 0.34%, while Germany’s DAX gained 0.73%. European leaders are hoping to reach a trade deal with the US and may receive notification of Trump's tariff plan for …

Millions of people were exposed to high heat stress across the south and west of Europe

Spokane, WA (99201) Today Sunshine to start, then a few afternoon clouds. High near 90F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph.. Tonight Some clouds. Low 61F. Winds SW at 15 to 25 mph. Updated: July 9, 2025 @ 3:55 am

Europe: drought in mid-June 2025

EUROPE: Port of Barcelona and PowerCon begin work to build first OPS for cruise ships at the MSC terminal

Details Written by Rhys Berry Published: 09 July 2025 The Port of Barcelona and Danish company PowerCon A/S have started working on the construction project of the Onshore Power Supply (OPS) system at the MSC terminal on Adossat wharf, the first for …

Estonia’s tech maverick launches bold defence fund to “re-arm Europe”

Ragnar Sass, the Estonian tech entrepreneur behind Pipedrive and the Lift99 startup hub, has announced the launch of Darkstar, a pan-European defence fund that aims to inject wartime urgency – and battlefield pragmatism – into the continent’s defence …

Leeds now advance talks to sign £17m GK who's "one of the best in Europe"

Leeds United have now advanced talks to sign a £17m star who's "one of the best in Europe" in his position, and they are tempted to trigger his release clause, according to a report. Leeds in no rush to sign new goalkeeper With Illan Meslier …

Defense startups across Europe need a blueprint to compete

No one has to be reminded that we’re living at a dangerous time, and across Europe, leaders are scrambling to find the money to strengthen the bloc’s defenses. The continent’s defense startups are increasingly playing their part. But it sometimes seems as …

Sizing up the 5 companies selected for Europe’s launcher challenge

European Space officials have cited the rule of geographic return as a reason for delays and cost overruns on ESA projects, including the Ariane 6, which debuted in July 2024, several years behind schedule. Essentially, the policy compels ESA to choose …

Labour's migration record defended by Europe Minister as he insists deal with France is 'working': 'It's not about ...

Labour's migration record has been defended by a top cabinet minister as French President Emmanuel Macron tells Sir Keir Starmer that dealing with the crisis is a "shared responsibility". Speaking to GB News, the Europe Minister claimed that …

‘The Bali of Europe’: This quiet destination has £42 flights and over 300 days of sunshine

Your new favourite Spanish destination unlocked (Picture: Getty Images) Dreaming of beach days in Bali but can’t afford the flight? There’s a destination dupe much closer to home. Tarifa, on the southernmost tip of Spain, has been nicknamed the ‘Bali of …