The euro-area economy unexpectedly eked out growth in the second quarter, benefiting from better-than-predicted performances in France and Spain.

The euro zone economy expanded by 0.1% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the first, flash data showed. Economists polled by Reuters had forecast euro zone growth to flatline in the second quarter. Output from the region's largest economy, Germany, shrank by 0.1% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous period.

England partied with 65,000 fans (and Burna Boy) outside Buckingham Palace after winning Euro 2025. But they already have one eye on the World Cup.

The Lionesses are lining up in front of the front door of Downing Street, proudly wearing their winners' medals. The trophy won in Switzerland is held aloft. Lauren James, who came off injured in the final in Basel, is walking with a slight limp.

Thousands of fans lined a main thoroughfare in London on Tuesday to celebrate England's Women's European Championship-winning team.