2025-06-06

USA

US brings back man mistakenly deported to El Salvador to face charges

According to US media reports, the charges stem from a 2022 vehicle stop in which the Tennessee Highway Patrol suspected him of human trafficking.

06/06/2025

Kazakhstan

Talking dialogue, trade and climate action at the Astana Forum

Titled “Connecting Minds, Shaping the Future,” the Astana International Forum (AIF) gathered over 160 international speakers and around 7,000 participants.

06/06/2025

USA

Pentagon watchdog probes if staff deleted Hegseth's Signal messages

Hegseth has already has faced questions over the installation of an unsecured internet line in his office that bypassed Pentagon security protocols and revelations that he shared details about US military strikes in multiple Signal chats.

06/06/2025

Europe News

Italians to vote on easing citizenship rules amid low turnout fears

Italians will vote on five separate questions, including one that asks whether to reduce the residency period for citizenship from 10 to five years, a proposal which has divided politicians.

06/06/2025

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.

06/06/2025

USA

What are the Epstein files Musk accuses Trump of being mentioned in?

Elon Musk's post on X alleging that the US president is in the Epstein files has strained their relationship. Trump has denied the claim and called Musk's criticism baseless.

06/06/2025

Culture news

Landmark French #MeToo trial for gaming giant Ubisoft comes to an end

The prosecutor called for suspended prison sentences of up to three years and fines for all three former top Ubisoft executives, describing the accusations as “extremely serious”. The verdict is expected on 2 July.

06/06/2025

Europe News

US-style blanket travel bans could be 'viable' in UK, says Tory leader

Tory leader Kemi Badenoch on Friday said the UK could introduce its own travel bans, arguing that Britain is being "mugged" by "illegal migration."

06/06/2025

Nature

Dehorning rhinos is a ‘necessary evil’, 7-year study confirms

“The benefits of dehorning by far outweigh any ecological cost that we’re aware of today,” according to one rhino researcher.

06/06/2025

Culture news

A rare Turner masterpiece has been rediscovered after 150 years

The painting is being auctioned with an estimated value of £200,000-300,000 (approx. €237,500 to €356,000).

06/06/2025

No Comment

Interact with art in 'Euphoria: Art is in the Air' at Grand Palais

At the Grand Palais in Paris, art is no longer something you merely observe. 'Euphoria: Art is in the Air' invites visitors to touch, enter, and even float within the art.

06/06/2025

Culture news

Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman embark on latest sports venture

This is the latest sports venture for actor Ryan Reynolds, who is a co-owner of Wrexham, one of the world's oldest football clubs.

06/06/2025

EuroVerify

Did Macron say that Africa still needs France in order to 'thrive'?

A false statement attributed to the French President has been circulating on social media.

06/06/2025

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'From The World Of John Wick: Ballerina'

Tiresome cash-grab or worthy addition to the John Wick canon? It's all down to Ana de Armas...

06/06/2025

Europe News

Europe’s right caught in wake of broken Trump-Musk bromance

If the spat between Donald Trump and Elon Musk escalates, where will Europe's right-wing and far-right parties stand?

06/06/2025

No Comment

Roman fountain dyed red to oppose Italy’s military deals with Israel

Activists from Greenpeace turned one of Rome’s most iconic baroque fountains red on Friday morning, symbolising what they called the "blood bath in Gaza".

06/06/2025

Europe in Motion

What is the level of public support for Israel in Western Europe?

New research shows that public support for, and sympathy toward, Israel has reached new lows in six key Western European countries since 2016.

06/06/2025

Focus

Baku conference tackles rising Islamophobia and global intolerance

In partnership with Azpromo

As global reports of Islamophobia grow, a high-level international conference in Baku brings together scholars, activists and faith leaders to confront hatred and call for cooperation and dialogue.

06/06/2025

Focus

Astana International Forum calls for global reform, peacebuilding and climate cooperation

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of Focus, global leaders and international experts gather at the Astana International Forum to tackle the world’s most pressing issues, from conflict resolution to climate action.

06/06/2025

Europe News

EU hits back against 'Buy China' policy in medical devices market

The European Union has taken steps to restrict Chinese medical devices from participating in its public procurement market in retaliation for the "Buy China" policy, which limits access for EU firms to Chinese government contracts.

06/06/2025

Tech News

Trump and Musk feud: A timeline of a friendship gone sour

From “a star” to “crazy”: how the richest and most powerful men became allies and what happens next now they’ve severed ties.

06/06/2025

Economy

Production and exports fall in Germany as pre-tariff rush wears off

US tariff concerns are darkening Germany’s outlook while the economy is already weak, hindering hopes of a recovery.

06/06/2025

Europe News

Dutch snap election to be held on 29 October after coalition collapse

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof's cabinet fell apart when far-right Party For Freedom leader Geert Wilders withdrew his ministers over disagreements on migration policy.

06/06/2025

Culture news

Culture catch-up: Little Simz & Pulp releases and 'Ballerina' antics

This week's Culture catch-up: new albums from Pulp and Little Simz , 'Frankenstein' and 'Knives Out' previews hit the screen, 'Ballerina' comes out, and Porto hosts its celebrated photography biennale.

06/06/2025

Europe News

Veterans gather in Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of D-Day landing

Thousands of people joined army veterans in Normandy on Friday to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings, in which over 4,000 Allied troops were killed.

06/06/2025

Travel News

Norway introduces tourist tax to tackle overtourism surge

A record-breaking 38.6 million people booked accommodation in Norway in 2024.

06/06/2025

Europe News

Malta jury finds two guilty of supplying bomb killing Caruana Galizia

Daphne Caruana Galizia was murdered on 16 October 2017 by a car bomb that was detonated while she was driving near her home.

06/06/2025

Europe News

At least 12 injured after unknown powder found at German DHL centre

At least 12 people were injured on Friday morning after white powder was reportedly found on a suspicious package at a German DHL distribution centre, triggering a police operation.

06/06/2025

Space

Musk threatens to decommission SpaceX's Dragon capsule in Trump feud

If SpaceX's Dragon capsule is decommissioned, it leaves NASA with only one viable option for International Space Station missions: Russia.

06/06/2025

Europe News

EU countries green light charges for cabin baggage

EU countries adopted their own position on long-waited updated rules for air passengers on Thursday, though provisions on cabin baggage remain controversial.

06/06/2025