2 June 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Police launch new searches in Portugal in Madeleine McCann investigation German and Portuguese authorities are working together to investigate the 2007 disappearance of the British toddler in the Algarve. -
Europe News Poles on cooperation between Nawrocki and Tusk: 'Two different worlds' Euronews asked residents of Warsaw about whether relations would improve between Polish President-elect Karol Nawrocki and the government. -
Europe News Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to seek confidence vote after ally's election loss The result of Sunday's presidential runoff leaves Tusk politically weakened and there are questions about whether his multi-party coalition can survive to the end of its term in late 2027. -
Ukraine Ukraine wants a ceasefire, Russia wants Ukraine to surrender After the second round of direct talks, which lasted just over an hour in Istanbul, Russia and Ukraine remain far apart in what each side demands from the other. -
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Europe News EU trade chief to meet US counterpart in Paris amid increased tariff tensions Despite rising tensions, the Commission still hopes to restart negotiations with the US over customs duties. -
Cambodia Cambodia to take up long-running border dispute with Thailand at UN's top court In 1962, the ICJ awarded disputed territory on which a historic temple is located to Cambodia, a move that rankled Thailand and to this day remains a major irritant in bilateral relations. -
Scenes Watch: The radio-controlled vehicle enthusiasts flying high in Qatar The Qatar RC Sports Centre was opened by Sheikh Mohammed bin Fahd Abdullah Al Thani in 2015. -
Syria Syria's stock exchange reopens after six-month closure in run-up to al-Assad ouster The move to reopen comes as international restrictions on Syria's financial systems begin to ease in a bid to give the country a chance to rebuild after 14 years of civil war. -
Climate Top scientists rally EU to ‘stay the course’ by keeping its 2040 climate target ambitious and fair With the EU about to decide on its 2040 climate target, independent scientists say policymakers must act on the evidence. -
Europe News Karol Nawrocki’s win pitches Poland into EU ideas battleground Conservative Karol Nawrocki's knife-edge victory by 50.89% of the votes in Poland’s nail-biting weekend presidential runoff election, against liberal Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski, set the stage for a revivified right wing and for an uncomfortable cohabitation with Prime Minister Donald Tusk. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 2nd – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Closing the gap: policy, tools and trust in farming’s future The final part of our series on the Ipsos Farmer’s Horizon survey explores how the EU can help farmers achieve sustainable growth through smart policy, innovation access, and the right tools. -
Europe News NATO's Rutte believes US military will remain stationed in Europe despite fears of withdrawal Mark Rutte said the US should maintain "a very strong conventional" military presence in Europe despite allegations that Washington is preparing a review of its troop presence on the continent. -
No Comment Italy marks Republic Day with military parade in Rome Thousands of Italian troops and civil servants paraded through central Rome on Monday to mark the 79th anniversary of the country becoming a republic. -
Germany Germany's former Foreign Minister Baerbock appointed president of United Nations General Assembly The former German foreign minister will be the president of the United Nation's General Assembly for a period of one year — despite backlash in Berlin. -
Europe News Haribo sweets recalled in Belgium after cannabis found in Dutch gummies The same packages of fizzy colas were withdrawn in the Netherlands after sample studies revealed three bags were laced with cannabis. -
Health news Why organ donation after death is struggling to take root across Central Asia Organ transplantation in Kazakhstan relies heavily on living donors due to distrust in the system and religious beliefs. Only 10 out of 86 families consented to donation after death in 2024. -
Climate Spain, Cyprus, Greece: Where is Europe facing drought after a record-breaking hot spring? Agriculture and hydropower could struggle to make ends meet as Europe’s climate-driven dry spell continues. -
Travel News Mount Etna volcanic eruption: Is it safe to travel to Sicily and are flights cancelled? Mount Etna is Europe's tallest and most active volcano. -
Europe News Ursula von der Leyen backs 'bone-crushing' US Senate bill to sanction Russia The Senate bill envisions 500% tariffs on countries that buy Russian fossil fuels. If applied as intended, it would target several EU countries. -
Europe News EU antitrust fines food delivery giants in landmark cartel case The investigation marks the first-ever EU antitrust case involving a minority shareholding, as well as the first enforcement of EU competition rules concerning labour markets. -
Culture news Psychological humiliation and sexual harassment: Three former Ubisoft execs on trial in France Serge Hascoët, Thomas François and Guillaume Patrux appeared before the Bobigny criminal court in France on charges of psychological abuse, sexual harassment and attempted sexual assault. The trial is seen as a landmark #MeToo moment in the male-dominated video game publishing industry. -
Tech News Belgian watchdog checking Telegram for EU anti-terror compliance The regulator received more than 450 injunctions issued against Telegram. -
World News Ukraine and Russia agree on new prisoner-of-war exchange as Istanbul talks conclude Ukraine and Russia concluded the second round of talks in Istanbul. The sides agreed on a new POW exchange of under 25 years old and severely ill soldiers. Kyiv says it handed over to Moscow the list of Ukrainian children illegally deported by Russia. -
Travel News Ibiza caps tourist cars this summer: Here’s what you need to know before you travel The move is intended to tackle overtourism on Ibiza as the island receives more than 3 million tourists a year. -
South Korea What you need to know as South Korea prepares to vote in presidential election The new president, who will take office immediately, faces a number of pressing challenges including repairing domestic divisions, navigating US trade tensions and confronting North Korea’s growing nuclear threat. -
Europe News Sweden urged to stop international adoptions after probe finds abuses and fraud A complete ban on international adoptions to Sweden has been proposed by a government-appointed commission on Monday following its inquiry, which found widespread abuses and fraud. -
Economy Eurozone manufacturing shows signs of recovery: Is the slump over? While the Eurozone and Spanish manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) increased in May, the German manufacturing sector continued to lag for the 35th consecutive month. -
Europe News Hundreds arrested as violence continues around PSG's Champions League win The winners of European club football's biggest prize arrived in Paris on Sunday afternoon and headed to the Champs-Élysées, which overnight on Saturday saw acts of violence and clashes with riot police. -
World News Venezuela warns citizens not to travel to 'dangerous' US and return home for safety Caracas also urged Venezuelans living in the US to return, calling it a "dangerous country". -
Health news Health experts have argued exercise could improve cancer survival. Now they can prove it The findings indicate cancer patients should increase their physical activity after treatment, experts said. -
Space Donald Trump withdraws nomination of Elon Musk associate as his choice to lead NASA Trump withdrew the candidacy of Jared Isaacman, an associate of tech billionaire Elon Musk, to be the next head of the US space agency, NASA. -
Europe News Rafał Trzaskowski thanks voters after narrow defeat in Polish election The Civic Platform candidate who lost out in Sunday's presidential runoff has spoken for the first time since the results were announced. -
Markets European markets lower as investors eye US-China trade developments European markets were lower on Monday afternoon as investors monitored updates on US-China tariff developments. -
Europe News Chances of resolving US-EU trade dispute over tariffs remain slim, expert says After the US president announced he would raise tariffs on aluminium and steel from 25% to 50%, a deal between the EU and the US is unlikely to be reached within the 90-day period set by Trump, according to Ignacio García Bercero, a former senior EU official and expert at the Bruegel think tank. -
Europe in Motion How has immigration enforcement in the EU evolved over the past year? Over 120,000 non-EU nationals were refused entry in 2024, a number that has barely moved since the pandemic, while voluntary and forced returns are up 20%. -
Gaza Israel's military advances in Gaza, attacking several hospitals over past week Israeli forces demolished the rear wall of the European Hospital and destroyed northern Gaza's only remaining dialysis centre. -
The Big Question ‘In order to build the future of Europe, we need to focus on Africa’, says AMDIE “In order to build the future of Europe, we need to focus on Africa,” Ali Seddiki, general director of the Moroccan Agency for Investment and Export Development, told The Big Question. -
Lifestyle New Miss World crowned as controversy brews over Miss England accusations Opal Suchata Chuangsri of Thailand was crowned Miss World in India this weekend. Despite the celebrations, controversy has been brewing over Milla Magee, the reigning Miss England, and her comments. Magee has accused the organisers of exploiting her and other contestants. -
No Comment Cyclists receive Pope Leo XIV's blessing in historic Giro d'Italia finale Pope Leo XIV blessed 159 cyclists in the Giro d'Italia as they rode through the Vatican gardens, honouring the original event planned by Pope Francis. -
Economy What's the average UK house price? May's market data shows resilience Although broader economic challenges—such as uncertainties around US tariffs and businesses passing higher employment costs on to consumers—persist, the UK housing market experienced a slight boost in May. -
Europe News NATO exercise simulates Russian invasion across frontline member states As Ukrainian forces deal a shock blow to Russia with a widespread drone attack on several Russian airbases, NATO allies are testing the alliance's strength and readiness for war. -
Europe News EU Commission faces rising pressure to tax vapes and nicotine pouches Countries like Italy, Greece and Romania, which have lower taxes than other member states, are against the proposal. -
Health news UK ban on single-use vapes comes into force to stop children's use and cut down on waste The UK's move follows e-cigarette restrictions by countries like Belgium and Australia. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 2nd – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Culture news SoundCloud updates AI policy after backlash: ‘AI should support artists, not replace them’ A new letter from SoundCloud CEO Eliah Seton states: "We don’t build generative AI tools, and we don’t allow third parties to scrape or use artist content from SoundCloud to train them either.” This follows a backlash after the platform's Terms Of Use were quietly updated in February. -
No Comment Queues for food grow in Gaza amid spiralling hunger Long queues formed outside a charity kitchen in Gaza City on Sunday as desperate families carrying empty pots waited for a ladle of watery soup. -
Europe News UK to build 12 new submarines and six new munition factories as part of Strategic Defence Review The British government on Monday endorsed 62 recommendations made in an externally-led Strategic Defence Review. -
United Kingdom UK migrant crossings hit yearly high as pressure mounts on Labour government While France and the UK have increased joint operations, British officials say French police should be empowered to intercept boats before they leave. -
France Netanyahu criticises Macron over attacks against Jewish sites in Paris The Israeli PM's reaction came after several locations were sprayed with green paint early on Saturday in the French capital's 20th arrondissement. -
Europe News Who is Poland's newly elected president, Karol Nawrocki? The conservative candidate beat liberal Rafał Trzaskowski with a narrow 50.89% of the vote in the presidential election runoff on Sunday. -
Earth News Dead, dried and hidden in cargo: The global illegal seahorse trade is growing fast Seahorses are being trafficked on a massive scale as part of the €20 billion illegal wildlife trade. -
Economy China accuses US of violating trade truce and vows firm retaliation Beijing’s remarks came after US President Donald Trump said on Friday that China had “totally violated” the agreement. -
No Comment Greta Thunberg and 11 activists embark on mission to Gaza amid blockade Greta Thunberg and 11 activists sail from Italy to Gaza to challenge the Israeli blockade, deliver humanitarian aid, and draw global attention to the crisis in the region. -
EuroVerify How the Liverpool car-ramming sparked a wave of online misinformation False claims about the identity of the driver swirled online despite Merseyside Police swiftly disclosing the suspect's ethnicity and nationality in a bid to stamp out speculation. -
Culture news Elon Musk brands Bono a 'liar' and an 'idiot' over USAID cuts criticism The U2 frontman was on the Joe Rogan podcast and cited a report that said over 300,000 people will die as a result of Musk's cuts to international aid. -
Culture news Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week Europe's first Museum of Contemporary Palestinian Art, a new album from Little Simz and the World of John Wick brings us ballerina assassins — here are this week's cultural highlights. -
Culture news Shock finale: Is Billie Piper the new Doctor Who? Warning: This article contains spoilers. A familiar face to “Doctor Who” fans is rejoining the long-running British sci-fi series as Ncuti Gatwa exits the lead role after two seasons. And fans are divided... -
Costa Rica’s quiet rise as Latin America’s high-tech hub Long defined by its lush tropical rainforests and agricultural exports of coffee, bananas, and sugar, Costa Rica is quietly reinvented itself, shifting away from an agrarian economy to become a global powerhouse of high-tech industries – more dynamic and globally connected than ever before. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 2nd – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe News UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defence spending British defence secretary John Healey said he is confident the nation will reach its goal of spending 3% of its GDP on defence by the next parliament. -
USA Flamethrower attack in Colorado leaves eight injured at Israeli hostages rally Police alleged the attacker shouted "Free Palestine" before throwing an incendiary device into the crowd. -
Europe News Macron welcomes PSG team to presidential palace to celebrate their historic Champions League win The winner of European club football's biggest prize arrived in Paris on Sunday afternoon and head to France's most famous avenue, the Champs-Élysées, which overnight Saturday saw acts of violence and clashes with police.