6 June 2023 | Euronews
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No Comment Watch: Pension protesters take to the streets in cities across France Unions and authorities reported the lowest level of participation since the social movement began in January. -
World News Ukraine and Russia call for UN Security Council meeting on Kakhovka dam blast Ukraine and Russia have reportedly requested emergency meetings of the UN Security Council on the blowing up of the Kakhovka dam, which has put tens of thousands of people at risk of flooding. -
Europe News EU Green Week kicks-off as bid to become climate neutral continues The annual event aims to promote Europe's sustainable objectives. -
No Comment Watch: Residents rescue animals from floods caused by Kakhovka Dam blast Humanitarian aid is being delivered to the region, including drinking water and food supplies. -
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No Comment Watch: President Macron honours D-Day Kieffer commando unit French President Emmanuel Macron took part in the ceremony commemorating the landing of French marine commandos in Normandy during World War II. -
Sport PGA and LIV Golf announce stunning merger As part of the deal, the sides are immediately dropping all lawsuits and may allow LIV Golf players to rejoin the PGA Tour. -
Culture news Oscar winner Cuba Gooding Jr. settles civil sex abuse case Cuba Gooding Jr. was facing a federal lawsuit that accused him of rape. By settling the civil sex abuse case, the actor averts a trial. -
Money Coinbase joins Binance in the SEC's crosshairs amid a wider crypto crackdown by US regulators The lawsuit filed by the SEC comes a day after Binance, the world's largest crypto exchange, was also hit by legal action by US regulators. -
No Comment Watch: Kakhovka Dam destruction leads to huge floods around Kherson The Soviet-era dam was blown up early Tuesday morning, unleashing a significant amount of water now flowing free through the dam and the hydroelectric power plant. -
World News Ukraine brands Russia 'terrorist state' at top UN court over dam breach Ukrainian representative Anton Korynevych called Russia a "terrorist state", blaming the destruction of a major dam at Nova Kakhovka on Moscow. -
Ukraine 'No immediate safety risk' to Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant after dam destruction Low water levels could affect the plant's cooling system but the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) says there is a safety pond. -
World Ukraine is fighting for all our freedom, Polish Foreign Minister says Poland and Slovakia's Foreign Affairs Ministers Zbigniew Rau and Miroslav Wlachovsky, alongside former Estonian president Kersti Kaljulaid, joined Euronews for a special conversation on global security from a Central and Eastern Europe perspective, at GLOBSEC in Bratislava. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 6th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine War in Ukraine: Kyiv and Moscow signal start of Ukraine's counter-offensive The Institute for the Study of War and the UK Ministry of Defence have observed a jump in combat activity along the frontline in Ukraine. -
Earth News Italy wastes enough water for 43 million people a year - can it fix its leaky pipes? Much of Italy’s water distribution network is more than 30 years old. -
Business Planet Europe's Unitary Patent: Boosting innovation and simplifying patent protection In this latest episode of Business Planet, we travel to the Netherlands to see how inventors will benefit from the European Unitary Patent system, which came into effect on June 1. From solar panel projects to agricultural automation, Europe could see more innovation – and fast. -
Russia Why aren’t there any mass protests against Putin in Russia? The answer is obvious: maybe Putin’s machinery isn’t that good at breaking Ukraine’s defences, but it is incredibly competent at cracking the skulls of Russian opposition activists, Aleksandar Đokić writes. -
Culture news Thousands are offering ritual sacrifices on an active volcano in Indonesia Worshippers from Tengger tribe climb the active Mount Bromo volcano in East Java, to toss livestock, food, candy and even cash into the abyss in a centuries-old religious ceremony. -
Culture news Rare painting by Italian painter Modigliani to be auctioned in Paris An unpublished painting by Amedeo C. Modigliani is to be auctioned in Paris. "La Bourguignonne" was painted in 1918. This previously unpublished work by the Italian painter is estimated to fetch between €6 and €8 million. -
Europe News 'An act against humanity': European leaders condemn attack on Nova Kakhovka dam The European Union has forcefully condemned the attack on the Nova Kakhovka dam, calling it an "act against humanity" and warning it may constitute a war crime under international law. -
France Pension protests held across France, but turnout was far lower than expected Around 280,000 people took to the streets across France on Tuesday to protest the government's contentious pension reform, far fewer than the last demonstration on 1 May. -
Culture news 'White Lotus' actor Tom Hollander fears for cast safety over new play about Putin's allies 'Patriots' has opened in the London West End to tell the tale of Boris Berezovsky, the Russian oligarch who helped put Vladimir Putin in power. -
Earth News Row over Spanish ‘drought berries’ leads German lawmakers to cancel trip to Donana wetlands German MPs have cancelled a trip to Spain’s strawberry farms as political controversy over water shortages heats up. -
Austria And the winner is? Austrian political party makes leadership vote count snafu A spreadsheet error lead to the Social Democrats announcing the wrong winner in their weekend leadership election contest. -
Tech News Apple WWDC23: The biggest announcements from the event so far Apple’s “biggest event in a decade” is happening in California right now. Here are the highlights of what’s been announced. -
Sport Saudi Arabia's quest to become a sport kingdom In a bid that experts say is to divert the world's eyes from the county's controversial treatment of minorities, Saudi Arabia is targetting football stars and high profile competitions. -
Culture news 'The Girl from Ipanema' singer Astrud Gilberto dies aged 83 Gilberto's rendition of 'The Girl From Ipanema' sold over five million copies, and made her a worldwide voice of bossa nova. -
Travel News Spain and Portugal weather warning as Storm Oscar hits popular holiday destinations Flights have been cancelled at Madeira Airport and a number of weather warnings are in place. -
Destinations The Sahara’s ancient fortresses are a cultural gem waiting to be discovered There have been no foreign tourists in this area since 2002. -
Money What is happening with Binance? Bitcoin reels as crypto exchange faces lawsuit from US regulators According to a lawsuit filed by the US SEC, Binance and its founder have mishandled funds and violated US securities laws. -
Russia European Court of Human Rights condemns Russia over Navalny poisoning case The European Court of Human Rights said there was a "lack of investigation" by Moscow into the poisoning of Alexei Navalny in 2020. -
Kyrgyzstan Dozens arrested in Kyrgyzstan for alleged attempted coup days after EU leaders' visit The Central Asian nation's security agency confirmed more than 30 arrests among groups involved in allegedly plotting a coup. -
Culture news Marin Alsop, the inspiration for 'Tár', lands new role in Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra Marin Alsop, the MacArthur award winning composer — whose career’s similarities to the protagonist of 'Tár' put her in headlines last year — has been announced as the next director of the Polish National Radio Symphony Orchestra. -
Culture news Prince Harry: 'I experienced hostility from the press since I was born' Harry, the Duke of Sussex, accuses newspaper of using unlawful methods to get stories which left him in a downward spiral. -
Europe News EU has a 'big chance' to achieve a breakthrough in migration policy this week, says Ylva Johansson Home Affairs ministers will vote later this week on a draft law that introduces new rules on the relocation of asylum seekers. -
Earth News Refill stores and bottle deposit schemes: Inside the UN goal to cut plastic pollution by 80% by 2040 The UNEP has revealed a 17-year roadmap for cutting pollution. -
Ecotech ‘A real material for the future’: Could homes made of fungi slash emissions from construction? Architects have created Lego-like bricks of fungi that could slash construction’s carbon footprint. -
Culture news Unforgettable Vermeer exhibition comes to a close: Where to find his masterpieces now? After 16 weeks, the record-breaking Vermeer exhibition at the Rijksmuseum has concluded, leaving an indelible mark on the art world. -
Earth News A ‘warm up’ to COP28: UN climate talks kick off in Germany with no final agenda The Bonn Climate Change Conference is seen as a mid-way check for how international climate talks will take shape in December. -
Earth News German climate activists claim crackdown on protests has led to a ‘huge outcry of solidarity’ Despite increased violence and police raids, the protest group says hundreds of people showed up for street blockades in May and June. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 6th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe Decoded Could crisis force European-wide issues into EU election campaigns? Since 2019, the European Union has faced multiple crises -- does that mean that EU-wide issues will dominate the 2024 European election campaigns? -
Belgium Night trains make a come back with a new Brussels to Berlin service Night trains make a come back with a new Brussels to Berlin service offering a sleeper option that allows passengers to arrive in time for breakfast three nights a week. -
Culture news Fourteenth day of French pension reform strikes: The best placards from the protests Today is the 14th day of national mobilisation against the French pension reform imposed by the government. Here are the protestors merging militancy with humour... -
Culture news Oscar-winning 'Jerry Maguire' star Cuba Gooding Jr. faces start of civil trial in rape case Cuba Gooding Jr. faces federal lawsuit that accuses him of rape. -
World News How drones are conquering the battlefield in Ukraine's war Both Russia and Ukraine are increasingly using drones of all kinds to complement the conventional weapons used in the ongoing war. -
Culture news Burna Boy makes musical history: What is behind the rise and rise of Afrobeats? The musical genre is becoming more and more popular - a point made by artist Burna Boy, who made history last weekend by becoming the first African artist to headline a stadium show in the UK, playing to a sold-out crowd of 60,000 fans. -
Indonesia Hindus in Indonesia throw ritual offerings to gods into active volcano For the first time since the Covid-19 pandemic, villages in a region of Indonesia have been allowed to resume throwing ritual offerings to the gods into an active volcano. -
Culture news Artist Amy Sherald joins Jill Biden in Lisbon for cultural exchange Known for depicting the contemporary African American experience, Sherald travels to the Portuguese capital with fellow U.S. artists for a celebration of diversity in art -
Tech News Vision Pro: Apple unveils its first mixed reality headset The headset, which looks like a very fancy pair of ski goggles, will "seamlessly blends the real world and the virtual world," Apple CEO Tim Cook said. -
Moments Where love is illegal: What it's really like travelling Sri Lanka as a gay couple Sri Lanka is yet to decriminalise same-sex relationships. Here's how we navigated the country as a gay couple. -
Brazil Calls for justice for journalist and indigenous expert killed in Amazon rain forest one year ago A year after their deaths, relatives led demonstrations in several Brazilian cities in memory of a British journalist and an indigenous expert murdered in the Amazon rain forest. Dom Phillips was an environmental reporter and Bruno Pereira was his guide. -
Culture news From rural Afghanistan to high fashion: Meet the young designer making a difference Traditional Afghan clothes and jewellery are making their way into high fashion with the help of a young designer who wants to help Afghan women. -
Ukraine Fighting reported at various points along Russia-Ukraine frontline Russia and Ukraine report widespread fighting along the eastern frontline as Kyiv says its forces are shifting to "offensive" action. -
Ukraine Zelenskyy slams 'Russian terrorists' for blowing up Nova Kakhovka dam in Kherson region Ukraine's Southern Operational Command has reported Tuesday morning that Russian forces have blown up the hydroelectric power station dam, potentially causing destruction around the town of Kherson. -
France The consent dilemma: Why France is struggling to end forced sterilisation of women with disabilities Sterilisation of women with disabilities is legal in France after the law changed in 2001. Despite being banned by the Istanbul Convention, it is only criminalised in 9 EU countries. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: The best quotes from 'Sex and the City' 6 June 1998: ‘Sex and the City’ struts onto the screen -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 6th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Sweden Why are Sweden's far right suddenly going after drag queens? Sweden Democrats are moving from an anti-immigration platform to something more like an American-style culture war -
Italy Cancer survivors in Italy and Spain are still waiting for the ‘right to be forgotten’ Millions of cancer survivors in Italy and Spain face discrimination when applying for insurance or loans, with their medical history tanking their chances of obtaining long-term deals -- even when they've been cancer-free for decades. -
France WWII veterans return to Normandy beaches to commemorate D-Day Normandy's locals greeted veterans commemorating D-Day's 79th anniversary. Emotion and gratefulness moved the veterans as they strolled through the sand of Utah beach.