2025-06-15

Europe News

Macron reaffirms support for Greenland during visit ahead of G7 Summit

During a joint news conference in Nuuk, the leaders of France, Denmark and Greenland emphasised their unity and called for deeper cooperation.

15/06/2025

World News

Israel kills IRGC intelligence chief, Iranian state media says

Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi, and his deputy Hassan Mohaqiq were killed in an Israeli strike on Sunday.

15/06/2025

Europe News

Hundreds gather in Barcelona to protest southern Europe's overtourism

Thousands protested against overtourism in southern Europe on Sunday. In Barcelona, demonstrators fired water pistols and set off smoke grenades.

15/06/2025

Europe News

'Message of solidarity and friendship': Macron visits Greenland

On his maiden visit to the Danish autonomous territory, the French president met with both Denmark's and Greenland's heads of government.

15/06/2025

Yemen

Houthis enter the fray: Is the Iran-Israel confrontation widening?

With the Houthis officially entering the circle of escalation, the confrontation has gone beyond its traditional framework between Tehran and Tel Aviv, threatening to turn into a multi-front regional conflict.

15/06/2025

World News

Iran seeks mediation amid conflict with Israel, Trump promises peace

The US president said on Sunday he is hopeful about his latest efforts to bring “peace”, while Iran reaches out to mediators from Oman and Qatar.

15/06/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 15th – Evening

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

15/06/2025

Turkey

Hot air balloon accidents in Turkey: 1 dead, 31 injured

The pilot of one of the balloons lost his life, 31 tourists were injured.

15/06/2025

World News

Trump says Israel and Iran 'will make a deal' amid escalating tensions

Using his social media platform Truth Social, the US president has suggested on Sunday that Iran and Israel will end their violent conflict by "making a deal" through his mediation.

15/06/2025

Europe News

Former President Sarkozy stripped of Legion of Honour medal

Sarkozy is only the second former French leader to have the Legion of Honour medal taken away - the first was infamous Nazi collaborator Philippe Pétain.

15/06/2025

Culture news

Wagnermania: Monumental Flying Dutchman in an Austrian quarry

Wagner's The Flying Dutchman can be seen from 9 July in a quarry outside Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland.

15/06/2025

Cyprus

Indian PM Modi's visit to Cyprus - upgrade of Indo-European relations?

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit marks a shift in New Delhi's relations with both Nicosia and Brussels, as Cyprus takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 January.

15/06/2025

Europe News

Russia launches fresh massive aerial attack on Ukraine

The Ukrainian airforce reported an overnight aerial attack with 194 weapons targetting mostly the Poltava Oblast east of Kyiv.

15/06/2025

Europe News

Germany is rearming, but what about its veterans?

On 15 June, Germany celebrates its veterans for the first time. But behind the symbolic gesture lies a systemic failure: those who need help often don't get it.

15/06/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 15th – Midday

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

15/06/2025

Israel

Iran strikes: What do we know about Israel's Weizmann Institute?

An Iranian missile hit the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv. One of Israel's most prominent scientific centres is known for its technological support to the Israeli military in the fields of AI, drones and advanced military technologies.

15/06/2025

Travel News

What to know before cancelling a holiday over earthquake fears

Southern Europe is seeing a rise in seismic activity, but standard travel insurance won’t cover cancellations.

15/06/2025

Eco-Innovation

World’s largest sand battery starts slashing emissions in Finnish town

The 15 metres wide battery can store a month's heat demand in summer - how does it work?

15/06/2025

World News

Israel military warns Iran to evacuate nuclear sites

The warning follows a statement by the Iranian minister of foreign affairs saying Tehran would stop its attacks if Israel would stop theirs.

15/06/2025

Sport

Abe claims fifth world title, Takeoka stuns at -66 kg, Gyertyas lights up Budapest crowd

Day 2 in Budapest saw Abe Uta win her fifth world title with style, while Takeoka edged Emomali in a tense -66 kg final. Roza Gyertyas brought joy to the home fans with a brilliant bronze. A spectacular day at the 2025 World Judo Championships.

15/06/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 15th – Morning

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

15/06/2025

Canada

What to expect at the G7 Summit attended by Trump and Zelenskyy

Israel's attack on Iran has added a new wrinkle to the global picture as G7 leaders gather in Kananaskis for a summit beginning Monday.

15/06/2025

USA

Trump hosts military parade amid 'No Kings' protests across US

A massive military parade commemorating the 250th birthday of the US Army, which coincides with President Donald Trump ’s 79th birthday, was staged in Washington, DC on Saturday.

15/06/2025