Europe News EU approves strictest-ever migration law, including return hubs 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. 01/06/2026
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. 01/06/2026
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. 01/06/2026
Lebanon UN urges calm as Israel advances into Lebanon 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. 01/06/2026
Iran Trump says he halted Israel's offensive, keeps door open to 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". 01/06/2026
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. 01/06/2026
Culture news Bus to nowhere? City launches Line Zero service In the town of Baden, passengers can now use a bus service that runs without a fixed destination or timetable. An invitation to slow down? 01/06/2026
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. 01/06/2026
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. 01/06/2026
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. 01/06/2026
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. 01/06/2026
12 minutes with Blue Origin explosion ‘huge setback for space community' - ESA chief 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. 01/06/2026
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. 01/06/2026
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. 01/06/2026
Residences 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. 01/06/2026
Art Rocker Jack White makes UK public debut with personal artworks 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. 01/06/2026
Europe News Sweden eases rules for teenage migrants facing deportation Following a large influx of asylum seekers in Sweden in 2015, successive left- and right-wing governments have tightened asylum rules. 01/06/2026
Focus Can cities keep pace with growing populations? In partnership with World Urban Forum 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. 01/06/2026
Iran Iran suspended negotiations via mediators with US, state 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. 01/06/2026
Tech News How FIFA is using AI to transform the 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. 01/06/2026
Kyrgyzstan Kyrgyzstan calls for more Asian, African and Latin American UNSC seats 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. 01/06/2026
Culture news Kanye West claims to break audience record in Turkey amid gig axings 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. 01/06/2026
Europe News Court rejects Rwanda's €115m claim over scrapped UK 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. 01/06/2026
Europe News Massive China subsidies distorting markets, OECD 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. 01/06/2026
Europe News The EU is set to join US-led chip alliance 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. 01/06/2026
Business Money transfer giant Wise faces Belgian probe over AML controls Belgian investigators are examining whether the firm's services were used by criminal groups to launder proceeds from suspected fraud, corruption and drug trafficking. 01/06/2026
Europe News Two injured in explosion at fireworks factory in 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." 01/06/2026
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. 01/06/2026
World News 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. 01/06/2026
Europe News Can electrification solve Europe's energy and competitiveness crisis? Electrifying the European Union's transport and industry sectors largely depends on upgraded power grids and storage capacity. 01/06/2026