2024-06-14

Germany

Germany thrash Scotland 5-1 in Euro 2024 opener

The three-time continental champions were hoping to turn the tide of recent poor showings at men's major tournaments.

14/06/2024

World News

NATO's top boss warns of increased aggression from Russia

After a two-day security summit in Brussels, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg delivered a stark warning regarding Russia's heightened aggression towards alliance members, saying that NATO will not wait out such behavior.

14/06/2024

Europe News

President of EPP Weber invites Hungarian newcomer Tisza into fold

Manfred Weber, the president of the European People's Party, extended the welcome to the centrist Tisza after meeting with its leader Peter Magyar, and its members in Budapest.

14/06/2024

Health news

Kate Middleton says she's making ‘good progress’ in cancer treatment

The Princess of Wales, who has been undergoing cancer treatment since March, plans her first public appearance at King Charles III's birthday parade, saying she is making progress in her health.

14/06/2024

Europe News

Finland: Man with 'far-right ties' arrested for child knife attacks

A 33-year-old man with far-right ties was arrested for stabbing a 12-year-old in Oulu's Valkea shopping center on Thursday evening.

14/06/2024

Experiences

Meet the 21-year-old walking from Manchester to Ibiza to raise money

Henry Moores met his target three days before his arrival on the Spanish island, so has decided to set a new challenge by increasing the target to over €177,000.

14/06/2024

My Europe Series

State of the Union: EU elections plunge France into uncertainty

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the outcome of the European elections that led French president Macron to call for a national vote in a few weeks - plunging France into political uncertainty. Another topic: a week of intense diplomatic activity over Ukraine.

14/06/2024

China

Journalist and activist in China’s first #MeToo case jailed

Huang Xueqin & Wang Jianbing helped spark China’s first #MeToo case in 2018. Working as a freelance journalist, Huang publicised allegations of sexual harassment made by a graduate student against her Ph.D. supervisor at one of China’s most prestigious universities.

14/06/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 14th – Evening

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

14/06/2024

Culture news

Boos for Roma singer at Coldplay show reignite Romania's racism debate

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin personally invited the increasingly popular Romanian musician Babasha for a duet in front of thousands gathered in Bucharest's National Arena on Wednesday. Neither of them expected the crowd to react with such bile.

14/06/2024

Healthcare

Meloni wins spat with Macron as abortion vanishes from G7 final text

In a powerful show of influence, Italy’s hard right leader managed to scrap any reference to safe abortion in the final declaration of the group of industrialised democracies.

14/06/2024

Health news

One in four people say they choose to stay up late on their screens

A large survey of French households found that many people say screens have a harmful effect on their lives.

14/06/2024

Tech News

Europe lacks data centres and training capacity, Mistral AI warns

French start-up also concerned about lack of diversity in language training models.

14/06/2024

Green News

Why has Switzerland snubbed the ‘landmark’ climate ruling?

The group of older Swiss women won an ‘historic’ case in the European Court of Human Rights but now the Swiss government is pushing back.

14/06/2024

Living

‘Disgust wins out’ over green laundry habits, study finds

The research suggests that campaigns to reduce the environmental impact of washing clothes should focus on the psychological drivers behind people’s habits.

14/06/2024

No Comment

Warehouse fire breaks out near Brussels airport

The fire at Brucargo, the freight area of Brussels Airport, collapsed a warehouse roof on June 13.

14/06/2024

Europe News

Italian activist Ilaria Salis released after 15 months in prison

The European Parliament members enjoy substantial legal immunity from prosecution, even if the allegations pertain to crimes committed prior to their election.

14/06/2024

Culture news

Why R.E.M. performing live again is such a big deal

R.E.M. took to the stage at the 2024 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony to perform an acoustic rendition of their hit ‘Losing My Religion’.

14/06/2024

Italy

Meloni's G7 struggles echo past Italy-hosted summits

The Italian prime minister's turn to host the key annual summit got off to an embarrassing start — but it could have been much worse.

14/06/2024

World News

Expanded FIFA Club World Cup in 2025 faces legal challenge by players

The 32-team event, up from seven, is scheduled for June-July 2025 despite unions raising concerns about increasing physical and mental demands on players.

14/06/2024

Green News

Where do the UK’s political parties stand on 6 key climate issues?

Here’s what Britain’s biggest political parties said they would do on issues ranging from sewage pollution to net zero and cutting emissions from home heating.

14/06/2024

Health news

Scientists find how lung cancer mutations impact treatment response

Researchers have new insight into how two specific genetic mutations are influencing response to lung cancer treatment.

14/06/2024

Culture news

Pope Francis meets more than 100 comedians at the Vatican

“In the midst of so much gloomy news, immersed as we are in many social and even personal emergencies, you have the power to spread peace and smiles,” Francis told the comedians.

14/06/2024

World News

Missile strike from Houthi rebels sets a cargo ship ablaze

Yemen's Houthi rebels have claimed responsibility for missile attacks on three ships in the Arabian and Red Seas as part of a campaign targeting vessels with alleged Israeli links.

14/06/2024

Europe News

Switzerland to host Ukrainian Peace Summit, but without Russia

About 90 countries and organisations will attend the summit in Buergenstock, but Russia's absence looms over the event.

14/06/2024

Culture news

Spain catalogues more than 5,000 items stolen during Franco's reign

A list of over 5,000 art items seized by the Franco regime have been published by the Spanish government so they can be returned to their original owners’ descendants.

14/06/2024

Europe News

Greek prime minister reshuffles cabinet after EU elections

Mitsotakis' new cabinet aims to focus on cost-of-living and labour policies following a successful European campaign.

14/06/2024

Europe News

Kyiv slams Putin's offer of peace if it cedes occupied territory

Russian president said on Friday the war in Ukraine will end if Kyiv gives up on its NATO application and withdraws troops from four regions occupied and unilaterally annexed by the Kremlin.

14/06/2024

Economy

French inflation up in May driven by higher energy and food prices

French inflation inched up to 2.3% in May. Increases in food prices and energy costs contributed to this higher figure. However, services inflation softened over the same period.

14/06/2024

Germany

Europe's wonderkids: Ten young players to watch out for at Euro 2024

As Euro 2024 is set to kick off on Friday, we take a closer look at the young players who are expected to set the competition and the transfer window on fire this summer.

14/06/2024