http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:07:03 +0200 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:07:03 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/pope-returns-to-rome-on-plane-offered-by-spanish-king-after-technical-glitch-vatican-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/pope-returns-to-rome-on-plane-offered-by-spanish-king-after-technical-glitch-vatican-says Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:59:15 +0200 It was the first time in decades that a papal flight had experienced a problem so serious that it required the pope to change planes. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/iran-says-deal-with-us-closer-than-ever-as-trump-warns-tehran-to-get-act-together http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/iran-says-deal-with-us-closer-than-ever-as-trump-warns-tehran-to-get-act-together Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:31:58 +0200 A ceasefire took effect in April, but sporadic episodes of violence have occurred, each time sparking new fears of a return to all-out war, despite Trump repeatedly stating a deal was within reach. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/eu-countries-reach-deal-to-unblock-accession-talks-with-ukraine-and-moldova http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/eu-countries-reach-deal-to-unblock-accession-talks-with-ukraine-and-moldova Fri, 12 Jun 2026 19:15:02 +0200 Friday's agreement allows Ukraine and Moldova to formally open the first cluster of accession negotiations, known as "Fundamentals". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/hussarz-roar-over-poland-as-first-f-35s-officially-enter-service http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/hussarz-roar-over-poland-as-first-f-35s-officially-enter-service Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:25:01 +0200 Residents of several Polish cities heard the roar of F-35 fighter engines as the first three jets delivered to Poland staged a ceremonial flypast over Gdańsk, Warsaw, Kraków and Łódź. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/how-japan-is-helping-vietnam-build-resilience-against-disasters http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/how-japan-is-helping-vietnam-build-resilience-against-disasters Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:20:50 +0200 Japan is sharing decades of disaster management expertise with Vietnam through infrastructure, education and early warning projects backed by The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and UNESCO. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/latest-news-bulletin-june-12th-2026-evening http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/latest-news-bulletin-june-12th-2026-evening Fri, 12 Jun 2026 18:00:29 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/spacex-makes-its-nasdaq-debut-after-the-largest-public-offering-in-history http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/spacex-makes-its-nasdaq-debut-after-the-largest-public-offering-in-history Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:57:52 +0200 Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq this Friday under the ticker SPCX, following a record $75bn (€65bn) capital raise that valued the AI and space firm at about $1.78 trillion (€1.54trn). http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/new-france-ireland-ferry-revives-boulognes-international-links http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/new-france-ireland-ferry-revives-boulognes-international-links Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:54:58 +0200 A new overnight service linking Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer has begun operations, restoring international passenger ferries to the northern French port for the first time in 15 years and offering travellers another route that avoids the UK. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/belgian-driver-convicted-of-murder-over-carnival-car-crash-that-killed-seven-people http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/belgian-driver-convicted-of-murder-over-carnival-car-crash-that-killed-seven-people Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:30:58 +0200 The trial was heard in a special hall to accommodate nearly 200 civil parties taking part. The civil claimants include some who are disabled for life and the relatives of those who died. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/from-florence-to-crete-11-european-hotels-among-the-worlds-best-new-stays http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/from-florence-to-crete-11-european-hotels-among-the-worlds-best-new-stays Fri, 12 Jun 2026 17:14:21 +0200 From restored palaces in Rome and Bucharest to countryside retreats in Devon and Crete, travel magazine Afar has unveiled its annual ranking of the world's best new and revamped hotels - with 11 standout properties in Europe making the cut. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/12/emya-2026-which-museum-will-be-named-europes-best http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/12/emya-2026-which-museum-will-be-named-europes-best Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:39:58 +0200 Thirty-four nominees are eyeing this year’s European Museum of the Year Award - from Portugal and Estonia to Türkiye and the United Kingdom. Here are some of the museums competing for the right to be called Europe's best museum of 2026. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/any-change-to-eu-protection-scheme-for-ukrainians-should-be-gradual-unhcr-deputy-chief-say http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/any-change-to-eu-protection-scheme-for-ukrainians-should-be-gradual-unhcr-deputy-chief-say Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:39:35 +0200 Kelly Clements tells Euronews that any planned changes to EU protections for Ukrainian refugees should be carried out "very gradually", as some EU capitals push for excluding military-age men from the scheme. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/israel-tel-aviv-pride-marchers-push-for-lgbtq-equality-amid-tensions-and-war http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/israel-tel-aviv-pride-marchers-push-for-lgbtq-equality-amid-tensions-and-war Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:36:56 +0200 Thousands of people joined the Tel Aviv Pride parade on 12 June, filling the city's seafront with rainbow flags, music and calls for greater LGBTQ+ rights in a region where equality remains limited. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/the-path-to-safe-ii-inside-the-struggle-to-revamp-europes-defence-financing-tool http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/the-path-to-safe-ii-inside-the-struggle-to-revamp-europes-defence-financing-tool Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:23:26 +0200 EU policymakers are weighing a SAFE II defence financing tool, with Eastern-flank states pushing for grants over loans. But the final SAFE I uptake, the development of the European defence industry, Ukraine's battlefield-driven tech edge and shifting warfare scenarios are shaping what comes next. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/us-withdraws-long-range-military-capabilities-from-nato http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/us-withdraws-long-range-military-capabilities-from-nato Fri, 12 Jun 2026 16:22:33 +0200 The move comes at a particularly tense moment, with US Donald Trump increasingly angry at NATO allies over their refusal to join his war on Iran. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/eu-energy-ministers-eye-jet-fuel-reserves-as-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-threatens-supply http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/eu-energy-ministers-eye-jet-fuel-reserves-as-strait-of-hormuz-crisis-threatens-supply Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:54:13 +0200 With the peak summer season drawing near, EU energy ministers are wary that jet fuel supply may be further strained, even as analysts see "sharp movement" towards greater jet fuel production within European refineries. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/washington-plans-to-slash-fighter-jets-and-warships-to-nato-in-europe-us-media-report http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/washington-plans-to-slash-fighter-jets-and-warships-to-nato-in-europe-us-media-report Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:49:22 +0200 The reported cutbacks come as European nations race to bolster their defence capacities since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sparked fears that Moscow could attack a NATO country. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/pope-urges-reciprocal-integration-between-migrants-and-host-countries http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/pope-urges-reciprocal-integration-between-migrants-and-host-countries Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:19:55 +0200 During his visit to Tenerife, the pontiff called for integration based on rights and duties, urging migrants to learn the language, obey the law and join in community life. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/what-to-know-about-the-eus-new-migration-and-asylum-reforms-as-they-come-into-effect http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/what-to-know-about-the-eus-new-migration-and-asylum-reforms-as-they-come-into-effect Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:14:39 +0200 The bloc’s new migration rules take effect on Friday after months of political wrangling. Here are the changes that are now in force. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/land-of-the-fulfilled-farmers-why-the-grass-seems-to-grow-greener-in-austria http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/land-of-the-fulfilled-farmers-why-the-grass-seems-to-grow-greener-in-austria Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:00:24 +0200 Austria has repeatedly been acknowledged as a success story in the intergenerational renewal of its farming sector. A combination of hard work at family-run farms, strong public support, qualitative professional training and engaged consumers is revitalizing entire rural communities. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/disaster-drills-helped-prevent-more-deaths-when-quake-hit-philippines-officials-say http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/disaster-drills-helped-prevent-more-deaths-when-quake-hit-philippines-officials-say Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:53:03 +0200 The numbers of dead and missing were considerably lowered after multiple verifications, the Office of Civil Defence said in a statement. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/gaza-families-search-ruins-after-israeli-strikes-hit-homes http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/gaza-families-search-ruins-after-israeli-strikes-hit-homes Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:52:15 +0200 Palestinians in central Gaza searched through rubble on 12 June after Israeli strikes destroyed homes in Deir al-Balah and the Maghazi refugee camp, leaving dozens of displaced families without shelter and struggling to recover their belongings. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/how-eu-countries-watered-down-solidarity-plans-to-relocate-asylum-seekers http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/how-eu-countries-watered-down-solidarity-plans-to-relocate-asylum-seekers Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:31:02 +0200 A new migration law introducing "mandatory solidarity" has been all but circumvented by the EU's member states, who will relocate fewer than 9,000 asylum seekers this year – even after the annual minimum was set at 30,000. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-jared-kushner-resort-protests-in-albania http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-jared-kushner-resort-protests-in-albania Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:29:58 +0200 The European Commission has warned Albania that it must act now to avoid jeopardising its bid to join the bloc, which requires it to comply with EU environmental rules. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/12/do-not-ever-use-my-music-ariana-grande-slams-the-white-house http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/12/do-not-ever-use-my-music-ariana-grande-slams-the-white-house Fri, 12 Jun 2026 14:08:57 +0200 The White House has repeatedly faced criticism for using popular music in social media posts without the approval of the artists involved. This time, the Trump administration has decided to hop on a trending track by Ariana Grande. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/san-andreas-fault-reaches-highest-stress-level-in-1000-years http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/san-andreas-fault-reaches-highest-stress-level-in-1000-years Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:48:07 +0200 Researchers report that tectonic stress on the major San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems has climbed to its highest levels in a millennium, and in some sections has already surpassed them. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/georgieva-europeans-must-invest-together http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/georgieva-europeans-must-invest-together Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:15:45 +0200 European economic conditions "have worsened," International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said, as the IMF is now "downgrading" its growth projections and "uplifting" its inflation forecasts. Georgieva recommends that the EU invest "together" and "wisely". http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/elon-musks-spacex-ipo-the-capitalist-space-revolution-begins http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/elon-musks-spacex-ipo-the-capitalist-space-revolution-begins Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:00:57 +0200 World’s biggest IPO: Elon Musk wants to raise $75bn for SpaceX, making him Earth’s first trillionaire, as Rainer Zitelmann explains in an opinion piece for Euronews how it came about and what happens next. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/podcast-the-most-political-world-cup-to-date http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/podcast-the-most-political-world-cup-to-date Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:49:29 +0200 What makes the 2026 World Cup so political? What does the entry of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact mean in reality? The two questions we answer on Brussels, My Love? the podcast. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/ukraines-drone-strikes-are-methodically-cutting-crimea-off-from-russia http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/ukraines-drone-strikes-are-methodically-cutting-crimea-off-from-russia Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:49:00 +0200 Ukraine has significantly intensified its strikes on military and energy sites in and around Russia-occupied Crimea in what is seen as Kyiv’s deliberate strategy of cutting the annexed Ukrainian peninsula off from Russia. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/brussels-joins-growing-list-of-european-cities-banning-shared-e-scooters-over-safety-conce http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/brussels-joins-growing-list-of-european-cities-banning-shared-e-scooters-over-safety-conce Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:36:59 +0200 The Belgian capital will remove rental e-scooters from its streets from January 2027, citing rising accident rates, pavement clutter and their increasing use by organised crime groups. Shared bikes and e-bikes will remain available instead. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/viral-dua-lipa-wedding-photos-were-ai-generated http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/viral-dua-lipa-wedding-photos-were-ai-generated Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:21:42 +0200 A series of fake images purporting to show pop star Dua Lipa celebrating her wedding in the Sicilian town of Palermo have fooled users and even some digital media outlets. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/what-if-trump-actually-seized-kharg-island http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/what-if-trump-actually-seized-kharg-island Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:20:37 +0200 Kharg Island is a small coral outcrop off the coast of Iran that handles around 90% of the country's crude oil exports, making it key to Tehran's economy. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/gaza-residents-find-brief-escape-in-world-cup-opener http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/gaza-residents-find-brief-escape-in-world-cup-opener Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:16:02 +0200 Palestinian Territories residents gathered in tents, cafes and makeshift community spaces on 11 June to watch the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, seeking a brief escape from the hardships of war. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/12/self-driving-cars-to-be-tested-on-portuguese-roads-from-july http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/06/12/self-driving-cars-to-be-tested-on-portuguese-roads-from-july Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:07:17 +0200 From July, Portugal will allow autonomous vehicles to be tested on public roads under a new decree laying down strict rules on safety, insurance and oversight. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/nobody-knew-what-the-ref-was-saying-and-the-internet-loved-it-world-cups-first-meme-is-alr http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/nobody-knew-what-the-ref-was-saying-and-the-internet-loved-it-world-cups-first-meme-is-alr Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:07:04 +0200 'Wait, what?': Players were left speechless as the referee explained the VAR decision in an apparent shaky English after a controversial red card. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/latest-news-bulletin-june-12th-2026-midday http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/latest-news-bulletin-june-12th-2026-midday Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:00:16 +0200 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/12/british-artist-david-hockney-dies-aged-88 http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/12/british-artist-david-hockney-dies-aged-88 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:54:01 +0200 Known for his vibrant paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools, David Hockney became a defining figure in 20th-century art, blending vibrant colour and simplified forms into instantly recognisable works. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/china-claims-spy-sea-turtles-are-studying-its-coastline http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/china-claims-spy-sea-turtles-are-studying-its-coastline Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:41:28 +0200 Beijing claims foreign intelligence agencies are attaching tracking and monitoring devices to sea creatures to gather information that could expose weaknesses in China's coastal defences. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/ukrainian-ai-fintech-startup-chooses-doha-as-base-after-securing-qatari-backing http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/ukrainian-ai-fintech-startup-chooses-doha-as-base-after-securing-qatari-backing Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:38:04 +0200 GRO, a Ukrainian-founded AI fintech startup, is establishing its base in Doha after securing backing from Qatar's newly launched GrowthX Capital fund. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/russian-drone-barrage-hits-kyiv-and-mykolaiv-as-ukraine-reports-major-fires http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/russian-drone-barrage-hits-kyiv-and-mykolaiv-as-ukraine-reports-major-fires Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:31:51 +0200 Russian drone strikes hit multiple locations across Ukraine overnight into 12 June, damaging sites near Kyiv and in the Mykolaiv region, injuring one person and triggering a major fire, while Ukrainian air defences said they intercepted most of the 117 drones launched. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/one-of-the-strongest-since-1950-what-is-el-nino-and-why-does-it-matter http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/one-of-the-strongest-since-1950-what-is-el-nino-and-why-does-it-matter Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:28:39 +0200 Forecasters say a newly formed El Niño could become one of the strongest on record since 1950. The climate pattern can influence temperatures, storms, droughts and floods worldwide, with impacts varying from region to region. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/spain-inflation-stuck-at-32-for-third-month-hit-by-war-in-iran http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/spain-inflation-stuck-at-32-for-third-month-hit-by-war-in-iran Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:26:28 +0200 May’s CPI confirms the preliminary INE figures. Transport and holiday packages push prices up, while clothing and food fall. Core inflation rises to 3%. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/nato-to-cut-troop-numbers-in-kosovo-amid-improved-security-situation http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/nato-to-cut-troop-numbers-in-kosovo-amid-improved-security-situation Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:21:33 +0200 The cuts are to be carried out "gradually and in line with conditions on the ground," NATO said. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/regulators-investigate-ryanair-over-controversial-family-seating-fees http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/12/regulators-investigate-ryanair-over-controversial-family-seating-fees Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:08:15 +0200 Europe’s largest low-cost airline is under investigation over its policy requiring families with young children to pay for seat reservations. UK regulators will examine whether the fees are unfair and whether they breach rules designed to prevent hidden charges. http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/uk-economy-shrinks-in-april-as-the-iran-war-energy-shock-takes-a-toll http://www.euronews.com/business/2026/06/12/uk-economy-shrinks-in-april-as-the-iran-war-energy-shock-takes-a-toll Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:05:24 +0200 Britain's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the first monthly fall since August 2025, as the conflict in the Middle East pushed up energy costs and prompted households to rein in their spending. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/mexicos-missing-persons-crisis-takes-centre-stage-at-the-world-cup http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/12/mexicos-missing-persons-crisis-takes-centre-stage-at-the-world-cup Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:51:04 +0200 The discovery of suspected cartel killing sites and a record number of disappearances has renewed scrutiny of one of Mexico's deepest social wounds. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/human-dignity-and-international-law-sit-at-the-core-of-the-eus-migration-overhaul-brunner- http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/12/human-dignity-and-international-law-sit-at-the-core-of-the-eus-migration-overhaul-brunner- Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:44:36 +0200 Exclusive: The European Union's new migration and asylum pact takes effect on Friday, and in the run up to the overhaul, the EU’s migration chief Magnus Brunner said he spoke about migration to Pope Leo, a defender of liberal asylum policies. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/belgium-jordan-bardella-strengthens-ties-with-vlaams-belang-in-brussels-visit http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/belgium-jordan-bardella-strengthens-ties-with-vlaams-belang-in-brussels-visit Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:15:58 +0200 Brussels became the latest stop in Jordan Bardella’s European outreach campaign on 11 June. The French far-right leader promoted closer cooperation on migration policy, while facing protests in the Belgian capital. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/watch-fan-reactions-as-mexico-beat-south-africa-20-in-the-world-cup-opener http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/12/watch-fan-reactions-as-mexico-beat-south-africa-20-in-the-world-cup-opener Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:12:52 +0200 Mexico launched its World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa on 11 June. The result triggered celebrations across Mexico City while South African supporters voiced concern over their team's performance and tactics.