2025-06-16

Israel

Iran missile threat sparks concerns over Israeli bunker safety

Serious questions have been raised after a ballistic missile fired from Iran breached an Israeli bomb shelter in Tel Aviv on Monday, killing four.

16/06/2025

Markets

European stock markets opened higher despite Israel-Iran conflict

The major European stock indexes opened slightly higher while oil prices stayed elevated due to the uncertainty around the Israel-Iran crisis.

16/06/2025

Europe News

Europe's Green parties are looking for a new lease of life

After a string of disappointing election results, European Green parties appear to be in decline. More than 40 of their leaders recently met in Brussels in an attempt to revive their fortunes.

16/06/2025

Art

Oops! Couple break crystal-covered Van Gogh chair at Italian museum

The museum has reported the incident to police and released CCTV footage as a warning to respect art in public spaces.

16/06/2025

Iran

In pictures: Damage from Israeli airstrikes on Iran's military sites

Satellite imagery analysed by the Associated Press confirms significant damage to Iranian missile bases and nuclear facilities following a series of Israeli airstrikes since Friday.

16/06/2025

Economy

Israel-Iran crisis: How vital is the Strait of Hormuz for oil market?

Tensions between Israel and Iran have raised fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and LNG. Experts warn that even the threat of closure could rattle markets and push energy prices sharply higher.

16/06/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 16th – Midday

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

16/06/2025

Home

The Colombian innovator turning air pollution into raw materials

In partnership with European Patent Office

Taking inspiration from human lungs, young Colombian inventor Mariana Pérez’s device removes air pollutants and turns them into biodegradable materials.

16/06/2025

Iran

Trump rejected Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, reports say

The development comes several days after Israel attacked Iran, targeting its nuclear facilities and killing some of its leading military commanders.

16/06/2025

EuroVerify

Tourist videos of Mount Etna eruption are real, not AI-generated

Online confusion has spread following Mount Etna's eruption on 2 June. Some users have called into question real footage of the incident, while others have shared old images of the volcano in action.

16/06/2025

Europe News

Era of nuclear disarmament 'coming to an end', SIPRI warns

Dismantlement of retired warheads is slowing down and could soon be outpaced by new warheads entering stockpiles, reversing a decades-long trend.

16/06/2025

Europe in Motion

These are the most expensive toll routes in Europe for motorists

The Eurotunnel crossing tops the list, making it Europe's most expensive toll route. Meanwhile, many Eastern European countries offer much more affordable options to hit the open road.

16/06/2025

United Kingdom

Britain’s spy agency appoints first female chief in 116-year history

Blaise Metreweli, a Cambridge graduate who has worked in the intelligence service since 1999, will become the organisation's 18th leader.

16/06/2025

Culture news

The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Yoshitomo Nara brings his bug-eyed charm to London, Marseille explores the history of tattoos, Haim release 'I Quit', and Danny Boyle's zippy zombies return for '28 Years Later'.

16/06/2025

Eco-Innovation

Meet the inventors helping farmers keep fruit fresh longer

In partnership with European Patent Office

Drawing on their farming roots, Ugandan entrepreneurs Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita have created a natural sachet that keeps fruit fresh for longer.

16/06/2025

World News

Israel hasn't ruled out killing Iran's Ayatollah, Netanyahu says

Day four of intensifying hostilities between Iran and Israel draws to a close, but with no end to the exchanges of missiles and drones in sight. Euronews has this roundup of the key events from Monday evening.

16/06/2025

wellbeing

How expressing gratitude at home and work could transform your life

Proponents say expressing and receiving appreciation at work can help reduce stress, as well as improve your mood and outlook.

16/06/2025

Healthcare

Inside the fight over clinics that help US women defy abortion bans

After some US states tightened their abortion laws, women turned to telehealth clinics in more liberal states to access abortion medications.

16/06/2025

USA

Suspect charged with murder in shootings of Minnesota lawmakers

Vance Boelter was arrested and charged with murder after shooting Minnesota lawmakers Melissa Hortman and John Hoffman, killing Hortman and her husband.

16/06/2025

Sport

Liparteliani makes history for Georgia as Gaba claims gold on unforgettable Day 3 in Budapest

Eteri Liparteliani becomes Georgia’s first female World Champion with a stunning victory in -57 kg. Joan-Benjamin Gaba triumphs in golden score to win -73 kg. A day of fearless judo, emotion, and history at the 2025 World Championships.

16/06/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 16th – Morning

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

16/06/2025

Economy

Pensioner poverty in Europe: Which countries have the highest rates?

Pensioners tend to face greater financial difficulty in Eastern Europe, while poverty rates are generally lower in Nordic and Western European countries. Switzerland and the UK are outliers here, showing comparatively high levels of pensioner poverty.

16/06/2025

Europe News

G7 leaders gather in Canada for a summit amid volatile global picture

With other leaders wanting to talk to Trump in an effort to talk him out of imposing tariffs, the G7 summit risks being a series of bilateral conversations rather than a show of unity.

16/06/2025

Israel

Hundreds reported dead as Israel-Iran conflict continues into day four

Israel and Iran traded more missile attacks Sunday despite calls for a halt to the fighting, with neither country backing down as their conflict raged for a third day.

16/06/2025

Europe News

Huge turnout at 'red line' protests for Gaza in Brussels and The Hague

At least 75,000 people marched in Brussels and another 100,000 in The Hague in some of the largest rallies held in Europe to draw attention to Israel's actions in Gaza.

16/06/2025