2022-06-17

World News

Record temperatures expected as heatwave sweeps across southern Europe

Temperatures are predicted to exceed 40°C in certain parts of Europe, with experts warning that June heatwaves may be a glimpse of the future as a result of climate change.

17/06/2022

The Cube

Social media posts claim food plant fires are an attempt to starve US

Numerous posts on social media have falsely claimed that there is an increase in fires at food factories in order to create shortages in the United States.

17/06/2022

World News

Good news: The miracle rectal cancer drug and five other stories

Dancing is good for memory loss, a miracle drug eradicated cancer in trial patients and four other feel-good stories. Here is your weekly dose of #GoodNews.

17/06/2022

World News

WTO ministers reach deals on fisheries, food, COVID vaccines

The World Trade Organization agreed on deals to protect stocks of ocean fish, broaden production of Covid-19 vaccines and improve food security.

17/06/2022

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Parts of Europe sizzle in heat wave

A blanket of hot air stretching from the Mediterranean to the North Sea was bringing much of Western Europe its first heat wave of the summer, with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius on Friday from London to Paris, Madrid and Rome.

17/06/2022

France

Archaeologists discover 1,300-year-old shipwreck in southwest France

The incredibly rare ship carcass dating back to the Middle Ages was unearthed near the city of Bordeaux.

17/06/2022

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German contemporary art festival 'Documenta 15' opens its doors

Documenta, one of the world's biggest art fairs, opens this week under a cloud of controversy. The exhibition, which turns the sleepy German city of Kassel into the centre of the art world once every five year.

17/06/2022

My Europe Series

Five factors at play as Macron struggles for parliamentary majority

Sunday's second round of voting for the French National Assembly could see the re-elected President Macron lose much of his power if his alliance fails to gain an absolute majority.

17/06/2022

Ukraine

Boris Johnson returns to Kyiv pledging new military training programme

The British prime minister's surprise trip to Ukraine comes a day after the high-profile visit of leaders from EU countries France, Germany, Italy and Romania.

17/06/2022

Russia

Putin slams 'reckless, insane' sanctions and denies stoking inflation

The Russian president says his country is 'not responsible for global inflation', and the war in Ukraine gives the West an excuse to blame all its problems on Russia.

17/06/2022

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Dizzying new upside down house draws crowds

Spiderman would feel right at home. A park in Romania is offering visitors tours through an upside down house. It has a 7 degree incline, and everything from chess boards to the kitchen sink are hanging from the ceiling.

17/06/2022

Travel News

Marseilles trials new beach permit system to tackle overtourism

Marseille is the latest European destination trialling dramatic measures to limit overtourism.

17/06/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. How to survive a robot apocalypse according to films

Film and TV offer a wealth of examples of the robots taking over, can we learn some tips?

17/06/2022

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'Venezuelan dancing devils': personifying the evil to defeat it

Frightening 'devils' walk the streets of Naiguata, a coastal city in Venezuela, wearing colourful masks and costumes with belts laden with bunches of bells, for the famous Dancing Devils festival.

17/06/2022

Climate

Can these plastic-gobbling inventions keep rubbish out of the ocean?

Millions of tonnes of plastic wind up in the ocean every year, killing plants and animals. That’s why companies around the world have developed novel devices to help reduce the ocean plastic problem.

17/06/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 17th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

17/06/2022

Cult

3 European cultural events you need to know about this weekend

Climate change takes centre stage at art exhibitions in London and Madrid. Meanwhile, romance is at the heart of the Cabourg Film Festival in France.

17/06/2022

My Europe Series

Europe's week: Ukraine recommended EU candidate status

EU leaders will take a decision on granting Ukraine candidate status at next week's leaders' summit.

17/06/2022

Earth News

Ukraine wants to hold Russia accountable for its environmental crimes

Once the war is over, Ukraine is hoping to take Russia to court over the billions of euros of damage the war has inflicted on the environment.

17/06/2022

Europe Decoded

Analysis: Italy and the politics of a global food crisis

Italy's Prime Minister Mario Draghi has been at the centre of ongoing diplomatic efforts to unblock Ukraine’s grain exports in an effort to help poorer countries deal with the effects of a global food crisis.

17/06/2022

World

EU 'not seeking political victory' in Northern Ireland Brexit dispute

Brussels says a prosperous relationship with the UK and opportunities for Northern Ireland are its goals.

17/06/2022

World

The Angolan coastal city experiencing a renaissance

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Moçamedes is experiencing a true renaissance characterized by vivid colours, a sense of community and the celebration of a unique history of a city committed to the arts.

17/06/2022

Europe News

Europe's rubber demand poses big threat to African forests, NGO says

The "EU demand for rubber is the most important contributor to Europe’s deforestation footprint across West and Central Africa," Global Witness says.

17/06/2022

Destinations

Secret beaches just a short trip from the UK’s biggest cities

These are the best seaside destinations for a day trip to make the most of the warm weather.

17/06/2022

Euronews Witness

Queues return to Greek soup kitchens as inflation takes its toll

First, the financial crisis played havoc with Greece. Then the pandemic showed up. And now: inflation. will Greeks manage to weather the storm again?

17/06/2022

Europe News

Analysis: A quick look at France's legislative elections

Euronews correspondent Anelise Borges breaks down why the French legislative elections this weekend are so important.

17/06/2022

Culture news

Never-before-seen images of the Beatles revealed in new book

A new photography book showing several never before seen images of The Beatles is being released, called "With a Little Help from My Len". But who was the man behind the camera?

17/06/2022

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Russian shelling leaves massive craters, mines and unexploded rockets

Shelling in Ukraine on Thursday damaged several buildings and civilian infrastructure at a town on the outskirts of Kharkiv. A five-meter-deep shell crater was left at the site. Mine and unexploded rocket clearance is being carried out meticulously.

17/06/2022

United Kingdom

British child gymnasts abused and denied food and water, report finds

A new report into allegations of abuse at British Gymnastics finds a catalogue of abusive behaviour towards young athletes during training.

17/06/2022

Culture news

Disneyland announces $110,000-a-ticket whirlwind world tour

Get your piggie bank at the ready. For the small sum of $110,000 (€104,000), Disneyland is offering fans a globe-trotting tour of 12 theme parks in a private jet.

17/06/2022