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Israel Israel wants a 'hopeful' post-conflict Middle East reality and resolute relations with EU As its military gains the upper hand in its conflict with Iran so far, Israel is now proceeding to expand on its reasons for action and its vision towards “a bigger picture,” in a broader Middle East and Europe-related context that transcends its current offensive in Iran. -
Europe News Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after 28 killed in missile strikes on Kyiv The drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, the deadliest assault on the capital this year, killed 28 people across the city and wounded 142 others. -
Europe News Spain’s PM Pedro Sánchez rejects NATO's 5% of GDP spending plan as 'unreasonable' Spain was the lowest spender in the trans-Atlantic alliance last year, directing less than 2% of its GDP on defence expenditure. -
Economy IMF chief: European lifestyle is at risk if productivity isn’t boosted Progress on the single market needs to be a priority for the European Union, Kristalina Georgieva told Euronews. -
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Switzerland Europe partly to blame for Iran-Israel conflict, Iran's UN ambassador tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews, Ali Bahreini said the diplomacy does still have a chance if Israel stops its strikes but also warned that Iran would target the United States if it chooses to come into the conflict. -
Football Now Carlo Ancelotti: Can he lead Brazil to World Cup glory? After winning domestic titles in five of Europe’s biggest leagues, Carlo Ancelotti now faces a new challenge as the head coach of the Brazilian national team. -
Europe News European rights watchdog raises concerns over freedom of speech in Germany amid Gaza protests The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner has raised concerns that German authorities have curtailed the use of Arabic language and cultural symbols during Gaza protests and have allegedly used excessive force against demonstrators. -
Europe News Bill Gates in Brussels next week for fresh vaccine financing push with EU leaders The head of the Gates Foundation hosts a pledging conference on Wednesday, together with EU leaders, in order to collect 9 billion dollars for vaccines. Gates will also participate in a debate at the European Parliament. -
Europe News European Parliament backs mandatory microchipping of all cats and dogs in the EU MEPs have voted to make microchipping and registration mandatory for all cats and dogs in the EU to combat illegal trade and improve animal welfare standards. -
Israel Is this the UN's last chance to take the right side in the history of humanity? The Israel-Iran conflict is not just another diplomatic crisis. It is a test of the international system’s moral spine. If the UN fails now, it risks irrelevance, or worse, complicity, Robert Singer writes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 19th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Irish privacy watchdog seeks extra funding to handle expanded role The Irish data protection authority has already involved in questions related to the lawfulness of AI apps such as Meta AI and X’s Grok. -
Europe News Missile strikes near EU embassy in Tel Aviv All personnel of the EU delegation are said to be "safe and sound" after a missile struck near a district where several embassies are located. -
Finland Finland's parliament votes to withdraw from landmine treaty due to Russia threat Several countries bordering Russia — Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland — have recently pulled out of the Ottawa Treaty or announced plans to do so. -
Europe News Tech giants Apple and Meta to escape sanctions for failing to meet EU digital rules The European Commission will opt not to impose immediate financial penalties on Apple and Meta—even if they fail to comply with the legislation by next week's deadline. -
Tech News What is the US ‘bunker bomb’ that could hit Iranian nuclear sites? One of the weapons the US could use in Iran to destroy nuclear facilities is a 30,000-pound ordnance designed to reach bunkers or underground targets. -
Iran What is Iran's Fordow nuclear site and why is it so critical to the conflict? After the US bombed the key underground nuclear site in Iran, we take a look at the history and function of the Fordow enrichment facility. -
No Comment Warming seas threaten Antarctic ecosystems, scientists warn With ocean temperatures rising, marine biologists are racing to understand the fate of species that depend on freezing conditions. -
Europe News EU to influence Iran nuclear talks from sidelines in Geneva Despite likely being absent from formal negotiations in Geneva on Friday, the European Union is open to dialogue in a bid to influence the next round of nuclear talks between French, German, and British foreign affairs ministers and their Iranian counterpart. -
Democratic Republic Of Congo DR Congo and Rwanda set to sign US-brokered peace deal The provisional agreement aimed at ending fighting in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is expected to be signed on 27 June. -
Europe News Iran is also a threat to Europe, Israel's EU and NATO ambassador tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews, Haim Regev said Israel started the conflict with Iran as it didn't have any other choice and warned that the threat from Tehran's nuclear ambitions could spread beyond the Middle East. -
Europe News Putin says he's ready to meet Zelenskyy, but only in the 'final stage' of negotiations Russian President Vladimir Putin said that Moscow and Kyiv have agreed to hold another round of peace talks after 22 June. -
Earth News Carbon emissions on track to make crossing 1.5C threshold inevitable by 2028, scientists warn The rate of human-caused warming per decade has increased to nearly 0.27 degrees Celsius, painting 'a depressing picture'. -
Europe in Motion Nuclear weapons: Which country's arsenal is growing fastest? Most dangerous point since 'end of Cold War', experts say, as all nine nuclear powers strengthened their arsenals in 2024. -
Art Netherlands returns more than 100 Benin Bronzes looted from Nigeria The Dutch government agreed to return 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria in February, and the official handover ceremony will take place on 21 June. British colonial troops originally stole the artefacts in 1897. -
Tech News Hacking, crypto, and destroying data: How the Israel-Iran conflict is developing in cyberspace Both Israel and Iran are leaning into digital attacks as the conflict reaches the first week point. -
No Comment Zelenskyy visits Kyiv strike site, calls for global pressure on Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv on Thursday morning, where a Russian missile strike on Tuesday killed 28 people and injured 142. -
Europe News Ukrainian journalists fear USAID cuts opened up space for Russian disinformation campaigns Media workers across Ukraine have had to cut back on reporting following USAID cuts, while many fear that this is feeding into the hands of the Kremlin's disinformation campaigns. -
Travel News Air India disruptions grow after crash sparks delays, cancellations and plane inspections Air India is grappling with major flight disruptions after a fatal crash triggered intensified safety inspections on its Boeing 787 fleet. -
Europe News Counting the cost: Mass tourism in Europe creates jobs but what is the knock-on effect? Europe recorded more than 747 million international tourist arrivals in 2024, a hefty increase on the 416 million reported in 2005, according to UN Tourism data. -
Earth News Greenpeace warns of potential environmental disaster as oil tankers collide near Strait of Hormuz Greenpeace said it had reviewed satellite imagery that showed a plume of oil stretching up to about 1,500 hectares from the crash site. -
Iran If Israel kills Iran's Khamenei, could his son Mojtaba be the next supreme leader? Israel's threat against Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sparked debate about whether his son Mojtaba could succeed him. -
Europe News European Parliament sets up working group to scrutinise EU funding to NGOs European People’s Party and far right team up to approve the group, opposed by liberals and leftist parties. -
Economy Bank of England holds interest rates amid intensifying inflation risks As widely expected, the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold as fears grow that the conflict between Israel and Iran will escalate to involve the United States. This would likely send oil prices soaring and push UK inflation further above target. -
Europe News Ukraine’s parliament passes bill allowing dual citizenship to motivate people to come back home The bill allowing dual citizenship in Kyiv’s attempt to motivate Ukrainians to return to their home country must now be signed by the president, which is expected to be a mere formality, before entering into force, -
Economy Swiss central bank cuts interest rate to zero to fight deflation The step was widely anticipated but fuels concerns over a potential return to negative rates. -
Russia Putin says Russia could broker Israel-Iran deal even as it ramps up attacks on Ukraine The offer to mediate between Israel and Iran comes as Russia has intensified its war against Ukraine, including striking residential buildings in Kyiv. -
No Comment Watch: Smoke billows from Israeli hospital struck by Iranian missile A missile fired by Iran struck a major hospital in southern Israel and damaged residential buildings near Tel Aviv early Thursday, causing injuries and escalating regional tensions. -
EuroVerify How out-of-context videos mislead social media users on the Israel-Iran conflict Euroverify has detected several unrelated videos being misleadingly linked to the current conflict online. -
Culture news Stephen Fry trending online for comments on J.K. Rowling: ‘She seems to be a lost cause’ Stephen Fry is trending online because the celebrate actor, author, and Harry Potter audiobook narrator reportedly said that J.K. Rowling has been “radicalised by TERFs” and is now “a lost cause” in the transgender rights debate. -
Culture news Death of French rapper Werenoi sparks debate about music and Islam The recent death of beloved French rapper Werenoi has created a dilemma for some of his fans: should they stop listening to his music, out of respect for his Muslim faith? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 19th – 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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Iran After latest strike on Arak, how did Israel's attacks impact Iran's nuclear programme? Israel attacked Iran's Arak heavy water reactor, causing no civilian damage. The strikes targeted major nuclear sites and killed 14 Iranian scientists. -
Israel Iranian missiles hit southern Israel's largest hospital, injuring dozens One of Israel's main hospitals was directly hit by Iranian missiles on Thursday, injuring dozens of people. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed a swift response. -
Ecotech Turning closed coal mines into solar farms could power a country the size of Germany, report finds “The same ground that powered the industrial era can help power the climate solutions we now urgently need,” analysts say of the 300 GW solution. -
Kazakhstan China outpaces rivals in Central Asia with new economic and political deals At the second China-Central Asia Summit, leaders of six states came together to reaffirm their commitment to working closely on all sectors of economy, as Beijing pledged 1.5 billion yuan (€182 million) for the region’s development. -
No Comment Skies over Fanø burst with colour as International Kite Festival begins The sky above Fanø’s windswept beaches has become a moving canvas, with more than 25,000 kites in flight — from shark shapes to soaring dragons. -
Culture news Iranian Palme d'Or winner Jafar Panahi calls for toppling of Tehran regime In a powerful message posted on Instagram, the Iranian filmmaker appealed for an end to the conflict between his country and Israel. While urging for an international trial against the Jewish state, Panahi also called for the fall of the Tehran regime. -
Health news Health risks from Israeli strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites are currently low. That could change fast The attacks have raised fears about nuclear contamination that could raise health risks. -
Climate Why Hurricane Erick has rapidly intensified into an 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm Erick’s explosive growth highlights rising rapid intensification of storms, with climate change a likely contributor. -
Space SpaceX rocket explodes into giant fireball during tests, but no injuries reported Elon Musk's company asked locals not to approach the area while safing operations are underway. -
Europe News EU divided over Israel's right to bomb Iran Not all EU countries believe Israel’s attack on Iran is legal under international law, and the differences will be on display when ambassadors meet in Brussels on Thursday ahead of a summit of heads of state and government taking place next week. -
World News Donald Trump will make a decision on whether to attack Iran 'within two weeks' US President Donald Trump's top priority at the moment is to "ensure" that Iran cannot obtain a nuclear weapon, the White House press secretary told reporters on Thursday. -
Business Nippon Steel finalises US Steel takeover after state opposition The pursuit by Nippon Steel of the Pittsburgh-based company has hindered by national security concerns -
Sport Judo: Bellandi conquers -78kg, Kanikovskiy dominates -100kg on Day 6 in Budapest Olympic champ Bellandi adds World gold after a gripping final. In -100kg, Kanikovskiy delivers a brilliant performance to claim his first World title. Day 6 closes with two memorable victories and sets the stage for tomorrow’s heavyweight showdowns. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 19th – 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 approves Iran attack plans, holds off on giving final orders Israel issues fresh evacuation warnings as it fires a fresh barrage of strikes on various targets in Iran as the conflict enters its seventh day. -
Health news Exclusive: At-home spit test that measures hormone levels is now certified as a contraceptive The test, which uses saliva to track a hormone that plays a role in fertility, is expected to roll out across Europe this year. -
USA US Supreme Court upholds Tennessee on gender affirming care for children in setback for trans rights The decision comes as the Trump administration continues its push to regulate the lives of transgender people, including restricting access to sports competitions and dictating which public spaces they can use. -
Europe News Spanish parliament session turns chaotic as Sánchez and opposition trade barbs Tensions ran high as Santiago Abascal of Vox and PP lawmakers demanded Sánchez's resignation, while Sánchez shifted the focus to corruption within the opposition party. -
Economy US Federal Reserve keeps interest rates unchanged as it awaits the impacts of Trump's global tariffs Trump has slammed the US Federal Reserve Board chief Jerome Powell, calling him “stupid”, as the federal agency holds off on interest rate changes as it anticipates economic decline in the wake of the US president’s global tariff policies.