5 June 2025 | Euronews
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USA Elon Musk claims Donald Trump is mentioned in Epstein Files in X post Musk was referencing the Justice Department records concerning the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, who allegedly procured underage girls for sex for a string of famous names. -
Europe News Most NATO members endorse Trump's demand to up defence spending to 5% of GDP, Mark Rutte says US President Donald Trump insists that US allies should spend at least 5% so America can focus on security priorities elsewhere, mostly in the Indo-Pacific and on its own borders. -
World News Aid vessel heading to Gaza rescues four Libyan migrants in Mediterranean Sea Swedish climate campaigner Greta Thunberg is among the 12 activists aboard the Madleen which departed Sicily on Sunday on a mission that aims to break the sea blockade on Gaza and deliver humanitarian aid. -
USA Merz in Washington: Did Germany's chancellor achieve everything he wanted from Trump talks? German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met US President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday afternoon. But did Merz get everything he wanted from the talks? -
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The Europe Conversation Green transition and competitive economy are not contradictory, says EU Commissioner In an interview with Euronews, Jessika Roswall, the Commissioner of Environment and Water Resilience, explains that it is possible for Europe to have a strong, competitive economy while also protecting access to clean drinking water and removing harmful chemicals from the environment. -
Europe News Eurovision faces pressure from EU lawmakers over 'rigged' televoting A group of European lawmakers has urged Eurovision organisers to release full voting data on this year’s song contest, citing growing concerns over manipulation raised by broadcasters across several countries. -
Europe News Sweden reaches 'historic' deal with Estonia to rent prison cells to tackle overcrowding Renting prison places abroad was a key component of the Tidö Agreement, the aim of which was to remedy the shortage of places in Swedish prisons, caused by a stream of inmates arising due to escalating gang crime. -
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Europe News Scammers stole €55.8 million from UK tax office in phishing attack The criminal group behind the scam targeted the online accounts of around 100,000 taxpayers. -
Ukraine At least five killed in Russian air strikes on Pryluky in first such attack since November The aerial attacks came just hours after US President Donald Trump spoke by phone with Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin, who promised Russia would respond "very strongly" to Ukraine's audacious drone attacks on military airfields on Sunday. -
Europe News Tariffs: Commission strengthens imports monitoring amid fear of trade diversion The Commission aims to protect against trade diversion at a time when Chinese customs data indicate a rise in exports to the EU. -
No Comment Several killed after Kharkiv and Pryluky suffer deadly Russian drone raid At least five people, including a one-year-old boy, his mother and grandmother, were killed in a Russian drone strike on Pryluky in northern Ukraine early Thursday. -
Europe News Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik rejects verdict appeal amid political turmoil In an interview with Euronews Serbia, Milorad Dodik said that he would not attend the public hearing in the capital Sarajevo next Thursday, and considers the state-level court's verdict against him "null and void". -
No Comment Brookfield Zoo’s pangolin at centre of new wildlife documentary A new Netflix documentary is shining a spotlight on the pangolin, one of the world’s most endangered and illegally trafficked mammals. -
Europe News Migration past crisis peak but still a big issue, says agency chief After 10 years in charge of the Vienna based ICMPD, Austrian politician and former EPP MEP Michael Spindelegger tells Euronews how Europe needs a balanced and creative response to ongoing situation. -
Travel News Wildfire warnings issued in the Canary Islands as millions prepare to holiday there Despite rising wildfire risks, the Spanish archipelago remains one of Europe’s most visited destinations. -
Nature Paris wants to grant the River Seine legal personhood to better protect it from pollution Meanwhile, people will be allowed to swim in the Seine's cleaner waters in a month’s time. -
Europe News Syria to give UN inspectors immediate access to former nuclear sites, IAEA says Since the fall of long-time leader Bashar al-Assad in December, the IAEA has been seeking to restore access to sites associated with Syria's nuclear programme. -
USA Yurok tribe reclaims ancestral territory in California's largest ever land-back project This historic transfer, completed in partnership with the Western Rivers Conservancy, includes vital salmon habitats, culturally significant sites and important river tributaries that the Yurok will now manage. -
Lifestyle More than 200 items from Princess Diana’s wardrobe go up for auction More than 200 items from Princess Diana’s wardrobe - including designer dresses, handbags, shoes, and even a ski suit - are going up for auction on 26 June in Beverly Hills. -
Earth News Solar records and dry fields: Britain’s sunniest spring ever has silver linings and hidden risks The UK’s solar surge has also cut gas use by €710 million this year. -
New Zealand New Zealand Parliament suspends three lawmakers for performing protest haka The three politicians from New Zealand's Te Pāti Māori party performed the haka when asked if they supported a controversial bill looking to redefine the country's founding treaty with Māori people. -
No Comment Gaza’s Eid al-Adha celebrations shadowed by war, shortages and soaring prices In the war-ravaged Gaza Strip, Palestinians are struggling to uphold Eid al-Adha traditions as displacement, hunger, and soaring prices overshadow the Islamic holiday. -
Europe in Motion Unforgettable season: All the records PSG broke in the Champions League As teams prepare to jet off to America for the FIFA Club World Cup, it's time to take stock of Europe's record-breaking 2024-25 football season. -
Australia Australian woman weighed fatal dose of mushrooms ahead of deadly lunch, prosecutors allege Erin Patterson is charged with the murder of three of her ex-partner's relatives and the attempted murder of a fourth. -
Europe News Drones transport blood to battlefield for life-saving medical attention in NATO exercise NATO plans to boost defence spending and strengthen military readiness in response to potential threats from Russia, with a focus on drones and medical preparedness. -
Culture Series ‘If these athletes can do it, you want to do it too’: Meet Azerbaijan’s Para-Taekwondo Champion In this episode of Azerbaijan Diary, Para-Taekwondo Champion Imameddin Khalilov describes the pride he felt after winning Gold for Azerbaijan at the Paris 2024 Summer Paralympic Games. -
Culture news 'I started crying': A robotic Walt Disney has been denounced by his granddaughter The pioneering animator and entrepreneur has been resurrected as an Audio-Animatronic for Disneyland California's 70th anniversary. His granddaughter calls it 'dehumanizing'. -
Health news Annual births in Japan fall for 16th straight year amid deepening population crisis The number of births in Japan last year hit another record low, new data shows. -
No Comment D-Day veterans return to Normandy to honour the fallen 81 years on On the shores of Normandy, where Allied forces landed 81 years ago, a small group of World War II veterans gathered to remember those who never came home. -
Business Procter & Gamble to cut 7,000 jobs as tariff pressure hits operations Procter & Gamble will cut up to 7,000 jobs, or approximately 6% of its global workforce, over the next two years as the maker of Tide detergent and Pampers diapers wrestles with tariff-related costs and customers who have grown anxious about the economy. -
Economy ECB lowers rates for the eighth time as trade tensions threaten growth The central bank lowered its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, in line with analyst estimates. -
Economy Bulgaria to adopt the euro: How do countries join the Eurozone? European Union officials gave the green light on Wednesday for Bulgaria to become the 21st member of the euro currency union, a key EU project aimed at deepening ties between member countries. -
Culture news New James Bond game ‘007 First Light’ unveiled The veil has finally been lifted on a long-gestating James Bond game, ‘007 First Light’. It'll follow an "original standalone" story in which Bond earns his designation as 007 – much like he did at the start of ‘Casino Royale’. -
Moments Fragrance-free toiletries and lots of snacks: The ultimate packing list for the Hajj pilgrimage The annual pilgrimage to Mecca, the holiest city for Muslims, can often fall during one of the hottest periods of the year. -
China China issues arrest warrants for 20 Taiwanese accused of hacking missions China refuses to deal with Taiwan's pro-independence government and has been pressing its diplomatic campaign to isolate the island. -
Destinations Planning a holiday in Europe this year? All of 2025’s tourist taxes, bans and restrictions explained To save you trawling sites for the latest regulations and fines, we’ve compiled a comprehensive summary for visiting Europe this year. -
Europe News Forever chemicals: Brussels' mission to clean up Europe's water The European Commission plans to support water treatment to eliminate forever chemicals (PFAS), according to the European Water Resilience Strategy, adopted in Brussels on Wednesday. -
Earth News Smoke from Canada’s wildfires reaches Europe amid extreme start to the 2025 fire season About 200 fires are actively burning in Canada and have consumed about 19,900 square kilometres of terrain, most of it in the last week. -
Europe News Danish PM seeks to extend religious full-face veil ban to educational institutions Mette Frederiksen said on Thursday she was seeking to extend the 2018 niqab ban to educational institutions and remove prayer rooms, citing concerns about social control and oppression. -
No Comment Protesters urge reform as Argentina considers welfare emergency bill Activists from across Argentina gathered outside Congress on Wednesday, calling for urgent reforms to the country’s social welfare system amid growing concern. -
Europe News North Korea doubles down on 'unconditional' support for Russia's war in Ukraine Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's meeting on Wednesday is the latest sign of expanding cooperation between their two nations. -
Tech News Reddit is suing Anthropic for allegedly 'scraping' user comments to train AI chatbot Claude Social media company Reddit sued artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic for allegedly "scraping" user comments to train its chatbot Claude. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 5th – 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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Health news Women on blockbuster weight loss drugs warned to use effective contraception The UK medicines regulator said all women taking the jabs should ensure they are using an effective form of birth control, and that pregnant women should stop taking them. -
Art Temporality, trees, and togetherness: Inside Marina Tabassum's 2025 Serpentine Pavilion The 2025 Serpentine Pavilion has been unveiled in Kensington Gardens - designed by Bangladeshi architect Marina Tabassum, the timber structure explores themes of time, movement, and nature. -
No Comment Pilgrims begin Hajj in Mecca amid heat and new restrictions Muslims from across the world are gathering in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, for the Hajj — a sacred pilgrimage and one of Islam’s five pillars. -
Health news Rising deaths, fake pills, gang violence: How the EU is struggling to cope with illegal drug problem Europe’s emerging drug threats span everything from fake medicines, cocaine busts, and synthetic weed, according to a new report. -
Ukraine Kyiv will not force Ukrainian refugees to come back home — but it hopes they will As Russia’s war against Ukraine drags on into its fourth year, many Ukrainian refugees have integrated and settled in Europe. Kyiv is seeking ways to motivate them to return home. -
Travel News Violent turbulence hits Ryanair flight in Germany, forcing an emergency landing and injuring 9 Severe storms in southern Germany forced a Ryanair flight from Berlin to Milan to make an emergency landing in Memmingen after violent turbulence injured nine people. -
USA Trump launches probe into Biden’s US presidency amid cognitive decline claims The sitting US president launched an investigation into his predecessor's administration, suggesting it hid Joe Biden's "cognitive decline" from the public. -
Europe News Hungary's LGBTQ+ law breaches EU regulation, top court advocate says The legal case, labelled as one of the most significant human rights cases in the history of the EU, saw the European Parliament and 16 member states join it, demanding that Hungary annul the law. -
No Comment Mount Mor sees return of livestock and traditions following period of stability Mount Mor, rising 3,800 metres near Turkey’s south-eastern border with Iran, is seeing a resurgence of pastoral life after years of security concerns. -
Business Wizz Air sees income hit by engine issues and grounded aircraft CEO József Váradi said the airline had shown resilience in a context where “rare challenges” had become “recurrent”. -
Israel Israel recovers bodies of two hostages killed by Hamas on 7 October The remains of Judi Weinstein Haggai and Gad Haggai were recovered and returned to Israel in a special operation by the army and the Shin Bet internal security agency, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday. -
Culture news ABBA’s Björn Ulvaeus says he is writing a musical with AI at SXSW London "It is like having another songwriter in the room with a huge reference frame," he said during a talk at SXSW London. The ABBA singer, who is president of the International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers, previously warned of the “existential challenge” AI represents to music. -
Culture news A-ha’s Morten Harket reveals he has Parkinson’s disease Harket, who sang the classic 1985 track ‘Take On Me’ and the James Bond theme 'The Living Daylights', said that he was managing the symptoms of the disease. “I’m trying the best I can to prevent my entire system from going into decline.” -
Europe News UK trade minister keen to use EU e-gates ‘as soon as possible’ Jonathan Reynolds to deliver a keynote address during summit on economic security in Brussels on Thursday, he spoke to Euronews at the UK residence in Brussels. -
Design Louis Vuitton files lawsuit against Portuguese liqueur start-up over branding rights Louis Vuitton has filed a lawsuit against a small Portuguese liqueur firm it accuses of using a logo too similar to the French luxury fashion label's own famous lettering. -
Europe News Beasts and besties: German chancellors and US presidents through time German Chancellor Friedrich Merz meets US President Donald Trump in the White House for the first time. It might be the beginning of a terrible friendship. How did Merz's predecessors cope with the respective men in the Oval Office? Euronews checks out some of the key pairings through time. -
Tech News Consumer groups lodge complaint about Shein's online nudging with EU Commission Consumer advocates file EU complaint against Shein, revealing new evidence of unfair practices. The Chinese e-commerce giant is accused of pressuring users into unwanted purchases through manipulative design. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 5th – 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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World News Trump signs proclamation restricting student visas for foreign students planning to study at Harvard Trump says US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will make a decision on whether or not Harvard’s almost seven thousand currently enrolled foreign students will be able to keep their visas. -
Markets European markets mixed as investors digest ECB interest rate decision European markets were mixed on Thursday afternoon as investors digested the latest ECB interest rate decision. -
Europe News Digital weight loss: How online Ozempic buyers bypass prescriptions Weight loss drugs can be purchased online with ease, and a boom in sales exposes consumers to risk. -
Health news Is ADHD still skyrocketing among young people? Experts crunching the data suggest it’s not The evidence does not suggest that ADHD cases are continuing to climb after years of new diagnoses, researchers said. -
India Stampede at cricket stadium in India kills 11 and injures dozens Officials say most of those injured were transferred to nearby hospitals to receive medical attention but are in stable condition. -
USA Trump announces travel bans on citizens of 12 countries, saying 'We don't want them' The ban is set to go into effect on Monday, barring nationals of a dozen countries from entering the United States, in a resurrection of his controversial first term “Muslim ban” policy. -
World News FBI charges man with supplying explosive chemicals to bomber of fertility clinic in California The FBI says Daniel Park has been stockpiling a chemical that can be used to create makeshift explosive devices, with a purchase history going back as far as October 2022, and as recently as a few days prior to the explosion.