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Europe News EU greenlights controversial return hubs in 'strictest-ever' new migration law A new EU law will allow migrant return hubs outside the bloc and home searches in a bid to crack down on irregular migration. Civil society groups point to a “xenophobic" turn in EU politics. -
USA ‘I felt a vibration’: Resident describes powerful meteor explosion over Massachusetts A Massachusetts resident described feeling her apartment shake after a meteor exploded high above New England, releasing energy equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT, according to NASA. -
Europe News Crowning of PSG: an evening of celebrations at the Parc des Princes Euronews went to the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening, where the PSG was celebrating its victory of the Champions League, to take the pulse of the fans. -
Lebanon UN urges calm as Israel advances into Lebanon and Iran threatens counter-fronts The UN has called on all sides to respect the ceasefire following an Israeli military push into Lebanon, which threatens to derail US-Iran peace talks. Israel ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs as Hezbollah targeted Haifa, prompting Iran to threaten the opening of new fronts. -
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Iran Trump says he secured halt to Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, keeps door open for Iran talks The US president further eased tensions sparked by Tehran's announcement on Monday of an end to mediated negotiations, saying in a separate post on Truth Social that talks with the Islamic Republic continued "at a rapid pace". -
No Comment Lithuania turns pink for giant cold soup festival More than 100,000 people are expected to attend Vilnius’s Pink Soup Festival, a three-day celebration of Lithuania’s famous cold beet soup featuring races, costumes, foam slides and mass communal lunches. -
Culture news Bus to nowhere? City launches 'Line Zero' on the streets In the town of Baden, passengers can now use a bus service that runs without a fixed route or timetable. An invitation to switch off and slow down? -
Nature Record: angler lands giant 2.5-metre catfish Paul had caught a 2.47-metre catfish and hoped to beat his own record soon, but his friend Mohammed unexpectedly got there first. -
No Comment Watch: 7,000 players compete at giant table tennis festival in Moscow Around 7,000 players took part in a giant table tennis festival in Moscow, with organisers aiming to set a new world record for the largest mass participation tournament ever held. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 1st, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Hungary's Péter Magyar heads to Berlin and Paris to seal EU reset Hungary's PM Péter Magyar heads to Germany and France this week as part of his push to return Budapest to the European mainstream. The trip follows a deal with Brussels to unlock €16.4bn in frozen EU funds. -
12 minutes with Blue Origin explosion ‘huge setback for everyone in space community’, ESA chief says The European Space Agency’s (ESA) chief told Euronews that the explosion of a Blue Origin New Glenn rocket, which plays a crucial role in NASA’s Artemis missions to return to the Moon, will cause significant delays. -
USA Driver with no right hand ticketed for using phone in her right hand Bodycam video from Florida shows a police officer issuing a texting-while-driving citation to a woman, despite her not having a right hand. The ticket has since been recommended for dismissal, according to US media reports. -
Europe News EU says drones are a threat but scrambles for common response EU countries agree drone threats require stronger coordination, but divisions remain over information sharing and national control. Amid fibrillations on the bloc’s eastern flank, a leaked document highlights efforts to boost detection, resilience and cooperation while avoiding overlap with NATO. -
Residences Penthouse, tickets and helicopters: Luxury New York hotel unveils $1m World Cup final package At The Mark hotel in Manhattan, football fans are in for a treat – provided they have a million dollars to spare for this lavish World Cup final experience. -
Art Thinking man's art: Rocker Jack White goes public with private artworks in first major UK show Rock musician Jack White is exhibiting his art works made over 30 years in his first major show. The show titled 'These Thoughts May Disappear' includes sculptures, installations and furniture design products inspired by Detroit Cass Corridor artists and his own background in upholstery. -
Europe News Sweden eases rules for teenage migrants facing deportation, migration minister says Following a large influx of asylum seekers in Sweden in 2015, successive left- and right-wing governments have tightened asylum rules. -
Focus Can cities keep pace with growing populations? Housing, climate resilience and urban development took centre stage at the 13th Session of the World Urban Forum, where delegates exchanged ideas and practical solutions for the challenges facing cities worldwide. -
Iran Tehran suspended negotiations via mediators with US, Iranian media says Iran has suspended all indirect talks with the US and announced it would pursue "complete closure of Strait of Hormuz," accusing Israel of "continuing crimes" in Lebanon and stating that any ceasefire breach on one front breaks the truce in general. -
Tech News AI avatars and smart footballs: Inside FIFA's high-tech 2026 World Cup FIFA is integrating AI-generated player avatars, tracking technology in the balls and digital coaching assistants in this year’s World Cup. -
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan calls for more Asian, African and Latin American seats on UN Security Council As he announced his country's candidacy for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, Kyrgyzstan's Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev called for its reform to include greater representation from Asia, Africa and South America. -
Culture news Kanye West claims to have broken audience record during Turkey gig amid bans in EU countries The "largest stadium performance of all time," according to Kanye 'Ye' West, who is attempting an EU comeback after 12 years away and amid recent cancellations in several European territories. -
Europe News Court rejects Rwanda's €115 million claim against UK over scrapped migrant deal In 2022, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson sealed a deal with Kigali to send migrants arriving in Britain via "dangerous or illegal journeys" in small boats or lorries to Rwanda. -
Europe News China's state subsidies up to eight times more than OECD's, report says Chinese state subsidies have hit record levels, climbing to nearly 10% of company revenue in the chip sector and distorting markets, according to a new OECD report, published as the EU mulls new measures to counter Beijing's aid. -
Europe News The EU is set to join US-led chip alliance 'Pax Silica' to counter China's AI race The EU is set to formally join Pax Silica, a US-led initiative coordinating AI chip supply chains and export controls to counter China. The decision follows weeks of internal discussions over fears that the initiative could jeopardise the EU's regulatory autonomy. -
Business Wise under Belgian investigation over alleged money laundering control failures Belgian investigators are examining whether the firm's services were used by criminal groups to launder proceeds from suspected fraud, corruption and drug trafficking. -
Europe News At least two injured in explosion at fireworks factory in northern Malta, police say Prime Minister Robert Abela wrote on social media that his "thoughts are with the people affected by the explosion that occurred this morning." -
Business Kazakhstan targets €45bn in non-commodity exports as global export insurers turn to Central Asia Kazakhstan plans to increase non-commodity exports by more than a quarter to nearly €45 billion by 2030, as global export credit agencies and investment insurers expand their presence in the country to back major infrastructure and industrial projects. -
No Comment Kenya protesters oppose Ebola quarantine centre Hundreds protested in Nanyuki against a planned Ebola quarantine centre as Kenya's High Court suspended the project pending review. -
France French Navy boards Russia-linked tanker in Atlantic Ocean Video released by France shows naval forces boarding the Russia-linked tanker Tagor in the Atlantic Ocean. Paris says the vessel was intercepted as part of efforts to enforce sanctions and curb Russian oil exports funding the war in Ukraine. -
Europe News Explainer: What is electrification – and why is the EU betting its future on it? Electrifying the European Union's transport and industry sectors largely depends on upgraded power grids and storage capacity. -
Travel News EES delays: Wizz Air urges Brits to arrive at European airports three hours before flight Budget airline Wizz Air says passengers should arrive three hours early as new EU border checks trigger long airport queues, with some travellers already missing flights amid fears of summer travel disruption. -
Business EasyJet shares rally as Castlelake weighs possible takeover offer The budget airline's stock rose more than 12% after Castlelake said it was considering a possible offer. Prior to the rally, easyJet shares had fallen by around 23% over the past year against a backdrop of higher fuel costs and uncertainty linked to tensions in the Middle East. -
Tech News President Emmanuel Macron announces €93 billion in 'Choose France' investments Since the first "Choose France" in 2018, a year after Macron came to power, more than 230 projects have been announced, representing several thousand jobs, according to the Élysée Palace. -
Culture news The myth of Marilyn: Paris exhibition explores Hollywood's most enduring star A new exhibition at the Cinemateque in Paris examines Marilyn Monroe's acting talents and her profound impact on Hollywood and beyond on the centenary of her birth. -
Health news Global health funders fast-track three Ebola vaccines as outbreak continues to spread in Africa Global health body CEPI is fast-tracking three experimental vaccines against the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola as the outbreak in Central Africa continues to spread. -
Business 'Creating thousands of high-skilled jobs': SoftBank to invest €75bn in French AI data centres The project is SoftBank Group's largest AI infrastructure investment in Europe. Once completed, its planned 5 GW capacity would make it Europe's largest data centre project as the region seeks to expand AI infrastructure and compete with the US and Asia. -
Economy Higher borrowing costs raise economic and political stakes for Trump US President Donald Trump faces renewed pressure from rising US borrowing costs as investors price in inflation risks linked to the Iran conflict, tariffs and concerns over long-term government debt. -
Europe News EU set to back return hubs in toughest migration crackdown yet The EU is set to approve its controversial migration law, allowing return hubs outside the bloc, extending detention periods and introducing measures aimed at accelerating deportations – reflecting growing voter fears over migration. -
Culture news O’Sullivans break Guinness World Record for gathering most people with same surname in one place Participants with the family name of O'Sullivan and Sullivan broke the world record this weekend for the largest gathering of people with the same surname, in County Cork, Ireland. -
Travel News Higher airfares and fewer visitors: How the Iran conflict is hitting Southeast Asia tourism Tourism across Southeast Asia was finally recovering from the pandemic. Now, soaring fuel prices, flight disruptions, and growing economic uncertainty linked to the Iran conflict are threatening to slow demand just as the region enters its crucial summer travel season. -
Europe News Two former Syrian officials accused of torture during al-Assad era go on trial in Austria Austrian law provides for the jurisdiction of local courts over certain offences committed abroad and the Vienna court has jurisdiction in this case because the defendants reside there. -
Earth News Germany is a leader in renewables, so why does it have one of the highest EU electricity prices? Germany generated more electricity from solar and wind in 2025 than any other EU country – but its prices remain tied to volatile fossil fuels. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 1st, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
wellbeing A French hospital enlists donkeys in mental health care — and patients approve From depression to schizophrenia, France's only hospital-based animal therapy unit is making the case that four legs can go where medicine alone cannot. -
Business Spaniards now spend half their salary on rent, over 70% in Madrid and Barcelona The figures reveal a worrying trend: the share of wages spent on rent has risen from 38% in 2019 to 50% in 2025, the highest level in the entire data series. -
Iran Iran executes two men over alleged mosque attack as crackdown deepens Two men were executed after being convicted of setting a Tehran mosque on fire during protests that erupted over the collapse of the rial, as Amnesty International documented 39 political executions and more than 6,000 arrests since the war began in February. -
Culture news Jamie Lee Curtis mourns actress sister Kelly Curtis, dead at 69 Kelly Curtis, the actress and eldest daughter of Hollywood royalty Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh, has died at the age of 69. Her sister, actress Jamie Lee Curtis, published two heartfelt tributes. -
No Comment Israeli flag raised over Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon An Israeli flag was seen flying over the medieval Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after Israel said its troops had captured the strategic hilltop fortress. -
Europe in Motion At the weather's mercy: How many people in the EU can't afford air conditioning? Thousands have no choice but to endure extreme temperatures. With heatwaves emerging as the top climate concern for Europeans, how is summer preparedness going across the continent? -
Economy China's factory activity flatlines in May casting doubt over the economy China's manufacturing sector barely held its ground in May, with official data showing activity slipping to its weakest reading in three months as the fallout from the Iran war and entrenched domestic weakness raise fresh doubts about Beijing's growth ambitions. -
Destinations Planning to work remotely during the World Cup? These are the best host cities for digital nomads From fast wifi and coworking spaces to affordable accommodation and cheap beer, new research reveals which 2026 World Cup host cities are best for fans balancing work and football. -
Europe News Hungarian government to amend constitution to allow removal of president At a press conference outside the Sándor Palace, Prime Minister Péter Magyar outlined Tamás Sulyok’s failings and announced plans to amend Hungary's Fundamental Law to allow for his removal. -
Japan Japan’s southernmost region of Okinawa braces for Typhoon Jangmi The tropical storm, sweeping through the southernmost Japanese prefecture of Okinawa, is expected to head towards Amami Oshima island on Tuesday. -
Lao People's Democratic Republic Rescuers search for alternative route to reach two missing in flooded Laos cave The villagers reportedly entered the cave nearly two weeks ago to look for valuable minerals such as gold before being trapped by a flash flood that blocked their way out. -
Culture news Dua Lipa and Callum Turner marry in secret London wedding The couple tied the knot on Sunday 31 May during an intimate ceremony. A more lavish celebration is reportedly planned this week in Palermo, Sicily. -
Europe Today ‘Much better defence’ required to avert Russian drones, former Romanian NATO official tells Euronews Exclusive: Former NATO Deputy Secretary-General Mircea Geoană has warned that the military alliance needed stronger low-altitude military capabilities to shoot down drones, as seen with the incursion late last week in Romania that has left the country in "shock". -
Europe Today 'The United States scares me,' former Commission deputy boss Vera Jourová tells Euronews Exclusive: Former European Commission Vice-President Vera Jourová said the current US administration "scares" her more than the challenges posed by Russia or China. -
Travel News A 1,300km journey: One of Europe’s longest train routes is set to launch this month With seats from Poland to Germany starting at €10, this inter-European train service will offer travellers one of the continent’s longest direct routes. -
No Comment PSG celebrate with Macron at Elysee Palace Thousands celebrated PSG's Champions League title in Paris as authorities dealt with the fallout from overnight unrest and arrests. -
Europe News Catching the unknown: The drone designed to hunt other drones After repeated drone sightings at airports and critical infrastructure sites, a German company believes it has found a way to identify who is behind them. -
Sport 2026 World Cup shirts: Six strip designs already fit for a museum From Uruguay’s ancestral armour to Yohji Yamamoto’s shirt for Japan, this summer’s World Cup unveils a range of kits to rival the spectacle on the pitch. -
Culture news Donald Trump claims he’s bigger than Elvis after even more artists pull out of Freedom 250 concerts "You're the Devil in disguise"... Donald Trump is considering holding an "America is back rally" instead of a series of concerts after the majority of artists planned for the Freedom 250 gigs have withdrawn from the "Freedom 250" shows. Trump even claims that he's bigger than Elvis. -
EU.XL Should EU manufacturers use less Chinese parts? Take our poll Brussels is considering limiting manufacturing supply chains. Instead of buying cheap, 100% Chinese components, European companies would be forced to source them from at least 3 different countries. -
Europe News France and allies intercept uncompliant Russian shadow fleet tanker, Kremlin calls it 'piracy' Russia has reportedly built up a flotilla of old oil tankers of opaque ownership to get around sanctions imposed by the European Union over Moscow's 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine. -
Health news 'Invisible' nicotine grips young people and raises alarm among public health experts After the WHO warned that nicotine pouches may be addictive and harm brain development, their use is rising in Portugal amid legal limbo, while officials and experts debate regulation of a booming market. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Keeping the Western Balkans’ EU dreams alive In today's newsletter: European Council chief António Costa kicks off his Western Balkan tour; French President Emmanuel Macron condemns violence on French streets following Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory. -
No Comment Thousands attend annual Israel Day parade in New York Crowds gathered along New York’s Fifth Avenue for the annual Israel Day parade, waving Israeli and US flags. -
EU.XL How can Europe secure its critical industries from China? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot Europe wants to de-risk from China to reduce its vulnerability in areas key to economic security and green transition. But how has the EU boosted its strategic autonomy so far? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. -
Europe Today Europe Today: PSG's Champions League triumph marred by violence across France Paris Saint-Germain's historic Champions League victory was marred by violence this weekend. As celebrations spread across France, so did clashes between football fans and police leading to nearly 800 arrests, more than 200 injured and one dead. Euronews' Jerry Fisayo Bami reports on this story. -
No Comment Arsenal fans pack London streets for victory parade Arsenal fans packed London's streets as the men's Premier League winners and women's champions celebrated a successful season together. -
Tech News Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils 'new era of PC' for AI age: Five key takeaways from GTC The headline announcement was a new PC developed in partnership with Microsoft, which Huang called "the biggest reinvention in 40 years. -
Culture news Celestial art and Masters of the Universe: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe Superheroes with fringes and magical swords, convicts out for revenge, and exhibitions that'll make you starry-eyed - here's what's on our cultural agenda this week. -
Markets Oil prices rally on Iran's US talks freeze and Strait of Hormuz threat Oil prices sharply rose on Monday afternoon as Iran suspended all indirect talks with the US and vowed to fully close the Strait of Hormuz. -
Ecotech Is Europe's heatwave bad news for renewables? Surge in solar turns power prices negative Soaring temperatures can actually hinder some kinds of renewable energy output, even sun-absorbing solar. -
Tech News Why is Europe falling behind the US on AI adoption at work? A new study shows a clear gap in workplace AI use between the US and Europe - and suggests management structure may be a key reason why. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 1st, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Destinations Monterrey: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city The Mexican city will host four fixtures at this summer’s World Cup, including three group games and a Round of 32 clash. -
The Big Question Road freight: The silent drivers of trade face high fuel prices and an ageing workforce Despite rising fuel costs and mass shortages of drivers, Lyall Cresswell, CEO of the Transport Exchange Group is still confident that “there's a lot more efficiency [to] eke out of the market”. -
Iran US and Iran exchange fire as peace deal remains in limbo Washington struck radar and drone sites in Iran over the weekend after Tehran downed a US drone, as Kuwait intercepted Iranian missiles and Trump said a deal "will all work out well in the end". -
Destinations Mexico City: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city The iconic Azteca stadium is set to host five matches during this summer's World Cup. -
Colombia Trump ally and leftist candidate head for runoff in Colombia's presidential election The right-wing Abelardo de la Espriella, an admirer of Donald Trump, came first in the vote, followed closely by left-wing senator Iván Cepeda, backed by current president Gustavo Petro.