Europe Today: Tensions high in the Middle East as Trump vows 20% Hormuz shipping fee
The tensions in the Persian Gulf remain high. US President Trump said the United States would take over the Strait of Hormuz and charge a fee of 20% for all cargo shipped through the waterway. Earlier. . .
Adnan LealTue, July 14, 2026 at 6:19 a. m. UTC1 min readEurope Today: Tensions high in the Middle East as Trump vows 20% Hormuz shipping feeOn today's show:Euronews'Aadel Haleemreports on the latest developments in the Middle East as tensions remain high and Trump vows a 20% shipping fee in the Strait of Hormuz. Interview with Bulgarian Foreign Affairs MinisterVelislava Petrova-Chamovafollowing the latest meeting of EU foreign ministers in Brussels. Jane Witherspoonbreaks down Azerbaijan's announcement to leave the Council of Europe, the continent's leading human rights organisation. Noa Schumanreports on claims about EU restrictions on social media platforms potentially censoring the internet. María Muñoz Murillofrom Euronews Spain reports on comments about French football team from former Spanish PM Rajoy deemed as racist ahead of the Spain-France World Cup semi-final tonight. When and where to watch Europe Today?You can join Euronews' chief anchorMéabh Mc Mahonand our EU editor Maria Tadeo live on TV and Euronews' website as well as digital platforms (YouTube, Facebook, X, and Instagram)every weekday at 8 am Brussels time. In just20 minutes, our new format brings you the day's key events plus crucial analysis of all the stories shaping the EU and beyond. It's also available as anewsletterandpodcast.