4 June 2025 | Euronews
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Europe News Putin threatens to respond 'very strongly' after Ukraine strikes airfields, Trump says The call with US President Donald Trump comes three days after Ukraine's audacious military operation, "Spiderweb", which saw airfields deep inside Russia targeted by drones. -
Football Now Breakthroughs across Europe: An overview of the 2024/25 club season The 2024/25 European football season will be remembered as the year trophy droughts ended across the continent. -
Europe News Left Party MP expelled from German parliament for wearing Palestine t-shirt Bundestag president Julia Klöckner explained that political statements expressed through clothing are not allowed, before asking Köktürk to leave. -
Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia tackles sweltering heat as Muslim pilgrims embark on Hajj journey Each year, Muslim pilgrims embark on the spiritual journey of Hajj, one of the Five Pillars of Islam. -
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Ukraine Kyiv releases new drone footage of Operation ‘Spiderweb’ as more details emerge Ukraine’s security service has released new drone footage of its operation "Spiderweb" on Wednesday, showing how exactly Kyiv struck 41 Russian heavy military bombers. Meanwhile, Zelenskyy said Kyiv would not have launched its drone strike if Moscow had accepted Kyiv's calls for a ceasefire. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 4th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News European steel sector on high alert amid slow-moving trade negotiations The EU steel sector warned on Wednesday of overcapacities flooding the EU market after US president Donald Trump doubled tariffs on the sector to 50%. The new tariffs have increased pressure on the EU’s negotiating teams trying to break the deadlock in its ongoing trade wrangle with the US. -
France Murder of Tunisian man sparks France's first far-right terrorism investigation Hichem Miraoui, a 46-year-old hairdresser, was shot dead in Puget-sur-Argens, southern France, on Saturday. -
Hungary Hungary delays vote on 'transparency law' targeting foreign-funded NGOs and media until autumn The "Transparency in Public Life" bill would impose strict regulations on foreign-funded NGOs that are deemed a risk to Hungary's sovereignty. -
No Comment Kharkiv hit by drone and missile barrage in overnight Russian attack The Ukrainian city of Kharkiv faced a major overnight assault on 4 June, as Russian forces launched nine Shahed drones and two missiles, damaging homes, businesses, and critical infrastructure. -
Libya Dozens of bodies found in area of Libya's capital controlled by armed militia, UN says The UN human rights office said it was concerned about human rights violations and "potential evidence of extrajudicial killings" in Tripoli. -
Economy European Commission gives fiscal verdicts for member states, with defence looming large The economic update comes as the EU seeks to boost its competitiveness at a time of uncertainty, faced with Russian aggression and US protectionism. -
Europe in Motion EU's infant mortality rates paint an unexpectedly bleak picture across bloc Romania, France and Spain have some of the highest infant mortality rates in the EU between 2023 and 2024, while Latvia and Sweden have the lowest rates. -
Europe News Bulgarian MEPs delay vote on North Macedonia's EU accession report The European People's Party withdrew support for the report at the last minute, leaving MEP author Thomas Waitz denouncing intimidation. -
Cinema Lost To The Future: 'Back To The Future’ stars join Gibson in search for missing guitar “We are on the lookout for a missing guitar...” No one has seen this now-iconic instrument since 1985 and the stars of the Back To The Future films have teamed up with Gibson to locate this important piece of cinema history. The hunt is on. -
Business Volvo Cars sales plunge 12% in May as tariff challenges continue Rising tariff uncertainty and higher material prices, among other factors, has resulted in several European car companies to implement drastic cost-cutting measures. -
Iran Iran's ayatollah rejects US nuclear proposal but does not rule out deal in principle The landmark 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), capped Tehran’s enrichment level at 3.67% and reduced its uranium stockpile to 300 kilograms. -
Europe News How to survive a visit to the Oval Office: A practical guide for leaders meeting Donald Trump German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is preparing for a crucial visit to the White House, where he faces a potential grilling. However, according to experts, leaders now have several options when preparing those meetings in the White House. -
No Comment Iconic Goodyear airships honoured a century after first flight Goodyear's iconic airships are taking to the skies over an Ohio city this week to mark 100 years since the company's first branded blimp took flight. -
Travel News Hikers ignored warnings before Mount Etna’s latest eruption, Sicilian officials say Mount Etna often remains safe to climb during eruptions with the aid of a qualified guide. -
Business Could the resurgence of Germany’s steel industry help to revive its economy? US President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on steel and aluminium imports come into effect today. But could Germany's defence industry be paving the way for a steel boom? -
Gaza Aid group halts food deliveries in Gaza after shootings near distribution sites The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation did not give out any aid on Wednesday after dozens of Palestinians looking for aid were reportedly killed this week. -
EuroVerify What we know about the shootings near Gaza aid distribution sites EuroVerify takes a look at the facts to build up a timeline of the deadly incidents to determine what we know so far. -
World News 'They will die': Foreign aid cuts hit women and girls the hardest as NGOs face closure Reduced aid funding threatens the lives of women and girls worldwide as many NGOs that support them predict they will be forced to shut down soon. -
Europe News EU to extend protection for Ukrainian refugees and plan for post-war returns The new plan prepares EU countries for two scenarios: long-term residence for displaced Ukrainians and voluntary returns after the war. -
Europeans' Stories From lithium to rare earths: Europe’s strategy to power its future energy Europe is investing in local mining to reduce its reliance on imports and power its green and digital transformation. I went to the Czech Republic, to one of the EU’s 47 strategic projects, aimed at boosting raw materials to reduce import dependence. -
Voices from Central Asia Meet Robert Kun, the actor bringing Kazakhstan’s action film industry to the world stage Actor and stunt coordinator Robert Kun’s path in cinema started with martial arts and led to blockbuster stunts. Now he’s bringing the lessons from Hollywood back home to develop Kazakhstan’s film industry. -
Earth News ‘Shadows of indifference’: EU faces heat over inaction on pollution from Italy’s biggest steel plant The European Commission has been accused of misconduct over its handling of toxic pollution from Ilva, once Europe's largest steel plant. -
Europe News EU Commission unveils 13 targets for overseas raw materials projects The announced projects aim to enhance the European Union’s political independence in goods production. -
No Comment Rescue vehicles in New Orleans blessed ahead of hurricane season New Orleans honoured its first responders on Tuesday with a “Blessing of the Fleet,” marking the beginning of the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season in a unique ceremony. -
Art Banksy’s new artwork temporarily (and naughtily) defaced in France The artwork in Marseille was vandalized, with the lighthouse and its poignant message turned into a penis with an added pair of testicles. Thankfully, the "national sport" in the southern city was promptly rectified. -
Economy Bulgaria to adopt the euro as ECB and European Commission give green light Bulgaria will be the 21st nation to join the eurozone, with adoption planned at the start of 2026. -
Belgium Russia developing multiples more ammunition than NATO, says Secretary General Mark Rutte NATO allies must commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence, as Russian threat looms, says NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Within three months, Russia develops four times the amount of ammunition NATO countries produce in a year, he said. -
Culture news British singer and songwriter Jessie J shares early breast cancer diagnosis The British pop star behind hit singles like 'Price Tag' and 'Domino' says she plans to undergo surgery for breast cancer this month. -
Germany Around 20,000 evacuated in Cologne after discovery of unexploded WWII bombs The city in western Germany is undergoing its largest evacuation since World War II after three unexploded US bombs were discovered. -
Ukraine Ukraine demands return of children taken by Russia: How did Kyiv come up with the list? Kyiv handed over to Moscow a list of forcefully deported Ukrainian children, demanding that the Kremlin return them home. Who are the children on the list, and why did Ukraine include just some 300 names in it? -
No Comment Tiananmen anniversary passes quietly in Hong Kong once again Hong Kong again saw no mass commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on Wednesday, with candlelit vigils at Victoria Park remaining absent for another year. -
France Pornhub owner suspends access in France in protest over age verification law Adult content giant Aylo, which owns Pornhub and RedTube, announced the move after criticising new French child protection measures. -
Tech News Meta becomes latest tech giant to turn to nuclear to power AI with new 20-year energy deal Meta is the latest tech giant to strike a deal with a US energy corporation to power its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI). -
Earth News Swiss glacier collapse highlights urgent need for monitoring and warning systems, WMO says As climate change accelerates, the World Meteorological Organisation is calling for more investment in monitoring and forecasting of glaciers to help protect mountain communities. -
Health news Can ChatGPT be an alternative to psychotherapy and help with emotional growth? More and more people are turning to chatbots, such as ChatGPT, to learn how to deal with their personal issues. Self-diagnosis is also on the rise, especially among young people. -
Culture news AI Kurt Cobain: The horror of Instagram's chatbots Instagram's AI Kurt Cobain chatbot is extremely popular, logging more than 105.5k interactions to date. However, if you look at the conversations, it reveals a disturbing problem... -
No Comment Nigeria flood disaster leaves 200 dead and thousands displaced At least 200 people have died after flash floods tore through the Nigerian town of Mokwa, following hours of intense rainfall early on Thursday morning. -
Healthcare Unmet medical needs: Which countries in Europe are struggling the most to provide healthcare? Unmet medical needs are mostly linked to issues within the healthcare system, such as high costs and long waiting lists. Here's how countries compare. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 4th – 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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El Salvador Salvadoran court convicts three ex-army officers over 1982 killing of four Dutch journalists The three men, who are now in their 80s and 90s, each received a 15-year jail sentence. -
Tech News 'Godfather' of AI Yoshua Bengio launches non-profit to make AI safer and more trustworthy Yoshua Bengio is launching LawZero, a Canada-based non-profit that will prioritise the development of safe, honest artificial intelligence (AI). -
South Korea South Korea's new president vows to restart talks with North Korea Lee Jae-myung, whose government inherits economic challenges and a politically fragmented society, began his term early on Wednesday after winning a snap election. -
USA US Defence Secretary Hegseth to skip NATO-led meeting on Ukraine military support In a first for the US, the Pentagon chief will not attend a meeting of the group orchestrating military support to Ukraine, a Washington official told Euronews. -
Health news FBI says it foiled a researcher's plan to bring toxic fungus from China to a US university lab A scientific journal describes the fungus as a "potential agroterrorism weapon" that can be used against crops and people. -
No Comment Argentine hospital staff protest over pay and conditions Medical staff and administrative workers at Garrahan Hospital, a leading paediatric centre in Buenos Aires, staged a protest to demand urgent salary increases from President Javier Milei’s government. -
My Wildest Prediction Neurotech will reshape how we live, predicts CEO Ana Maiques Brain conditions are a major challenge in today's society. Companies around the world are developing technologies to tackle this issue. Among them is Neuroelectrics, a Spanish company co-founded by Ana Maiques in 2011. -
Economy US President Trump doubles tariffs on steel and aluminium imports to 50% The UK is the only nation exempt from the tariff increase after it struck a deal with the US early last month. -
Business Amazon outlines job initiatives in Europe's low-employment areas Amazon has outlined to Euronews how it is planning to boost job initiatives in Europe's low-employment areas as it also releases its latest impact report. -
Ukraine Russian environmental attacks in Ukraine caused €85 billion in damage, Kyiv estimates Since the beginning of Russia’s full-scale invasion, Ukrainian authorities have registered over 8,000 cases of destruction to Ukraine's environment caused by Moscow’s war. The full toll of Russia’s environmental war crimes is likely much higher, Kyiv warns. -
More Than Taste: Reformulating for a Healthier Future As awareness grows around the importance of balanced diets and healthier lifestyles, actors across society - from policymakers to businesses and consumers - are working together to support positive change. -
Art 200-year-old condom featuring erotic etching goes on display at Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum The Rijksmuseum exhibition “Safe Sex?” includes an ancient contraceptive featuring an erotic etching of a nun and three erect clergymen. -
USA Elon Musk calls Trump's flagship 'Big Beautiful Bill' a 'disgusting abomination' The tech billionaire blasted Trump’s signature bill to cut taxes and boost defence spending — a sharp break from his previously steadfast loyalty to the president. -
Health news The slimming shot: What price are you willing to pay for a dream body? How weight loss demand is draining Europe’s diabetes drug supply, as countries adopt varying speeds of approach to medicinal approval for dual purposes. -
Europe News EU-Ukraine trade reset: What comes after tariff-free access expires? With the expiration of the EU’s tariff-free trade scheme for Ukraine, a new chapter begins in the economic relationship between Kyiv and Brussels - one marked by uncertainty, renegotiation and potential setbacks for Ukraine's war-stricken economy. -
Design French stylist Jean Paul Gaultier says 'Falling in Love' musical is only possible in Berlin Only the biggest stage will do for 'Falling in Love', a musical with costumes curated by Jean Paul Gaultier and its current run in Berlin more than lives up to its billing. Jez Fielder finds corsets and cone bras abound with the French designer eager to make the show the most spectacular in Europe. -
Europe News Exclusive: Israel to join high-profile Brussels meeting despite cooling EU relations Israel will participate in a meeting with the EU’s southern neighbours in Brussels this month regardless of the bloc’s hardening stance over its actions in Gaza, according to several Israeli and EU officials. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 4th – 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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Tech News Conflicted consultants influencing EU's AI Code - Ombudsman complaint The drafting process of the Code of Practice on General Purpose AI has been delayed, and is now expected before August. -
Europe News France forces TikTok to ban #SkinnyTok but harmful content still persists The move comes as European countries sound the alarm on TikTok’s impact on youth mental health. Experts warn the app still hosts dangerous content under different hashtags. -
Korea Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea's presidential election ending months of political turmoil The liberal opposition candidate has secured more than 49% of the votes in an election that has seen one of the country’s highest voter turnout, with approximately 80% of the 44 million eligible voters taking to the ballot boxes.