2026-06-02

Europe News

Portugal general strike: What you need to know

Portugal faces a nationwide strike on Wednesday, with disruption already starting on Tuesday. These are the key sectors that will be hit.

02/06/2026

Culture news

Charli XCX: New album features a surprising all-star cover

A new Charli XCX album, ‘Music, Fashion, Film’, is coming next month, and in keeping with the album title, the cover features three heavyweights from the world of music, fashion and film...

02/06/2026

Markets

Markets gain and oil drops as Trump's peace signals reassure investors

Oil prices retreated around 4% from Monday’s highs as markets responded positively to US President Donald Trump’s reassuring comments that negotiations with Iran are progressing.

02/06/2026

Markets

Five things to know about Anthropic's stock market debut plans

Anthropic appears to have gained an early lead over OpenAI in the race to go public. Its IPO filing signals that one of the industry's biggest players could become the first major generative AI company to reach public markets.

02/06/2026

Europe News

How AI drones could protect Europe's underwater networks

From Fincantieri’s DEEP system to AI and drones: this is how ports and undersea cables are being protected.

02/06/2026

Europe News

Magnitude 6.2 earthquake off the coast of Calabria

The strong tremor was felt across much of southern Italy, with its epicentre offshore. According to Italy's INGV, the area is prone to frequent deep seismic activity and has previously recorded quakes above magnitude 5.

02/06/2026

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan open to hosting Iran's uranium if nuclear deal is reached

Kazakhstan has offered to store Iran’s near-weapons-grade uranium to break the deadlock in US–Iran talks, as IAEA chief Grossi backed the neutral plan.

02/06/2026

Cinema

Taylor Swift: New song for ‘Toy Story 5’, which will tackle screentime

Titled ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, Taylor Swift’s song written for 'Toy Story 5' will come out at the end of this week. The cast of the upcoming fifth instalment in the Pixar franchise have confirmed that the movie will tackle the generational "terror" of children’s screentime.

02/06/2026

Europe in Motion

Climate change: How do heatwaves affect pregnancies across Europe?

As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, pregnant people face significant consequences. But are they all equally at risk?

02/06/2026

Europe Today

Watch: The oldest trick in the book—how Russia’s shadow fleet hides from global tracking

Last Sunday, French maritime forces, operating alongside the UK, intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker that was part of the shadow fleet. What actually is this ghost fleet, and how does it affect Europeans?

02/06/2026

Europe News

What Germany expects from Hungary as Magyar visits Merz

Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar is paying his first official visit to Berlin. Germany will discuss Hungary's new role in the EU, expecting Budapest to not cause political headaches.

02/06/2026

Destinations

Travelling to Cabo Verde? Here’s what you need to know

World Cup debut aside, Cabo Verde offers plenty of reasons to visit beyond the beautiful game – from fresh seafood delicacies to beach escapes and a wealth of cultural heritage.

02/06/2026

Travel News

Iberia joins Air France and Air Canada in suspending Cuba flights

The Spanish airline is temporarily suspending its direct route to the island due to fuel supply problems. The move adds to recent suspensions by Air France, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada.

02/06/2026

USA

Pentagon bans journalists from press office, cites classified material

The Pentagon has barred journalists from entering its press office after redesignating the space as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), a secure area used for handling classified information.

02/06/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: A historic, hardline shift in EU migration policy

Also in this newsletter: Denmark's Mette Frederiksen holds on, Magyar sets off to Berlin and Paris, and former Lebanese deputy PM speaks live to Europe Today.

02/06/2026

No Comment

Kyiv residents shelter underground during Russian attack

Residents took refuge in Kyiv’s metro system as Russian missile and drone attacks hit the Ukrainian capital overnight, causing fires, damaging buildings and injuring several people.

02/06/2026

Sport

World Cup: major absentees, forgotten 'giants' and big returners

Once again Italy will be missing from the World Cup but who else won't be playing and which countries are making a long awaited return?

02/06/2026

EU.XL

Can the EU de-risk from China and make its trade sustainable?

The European Commission declared its trade relationship with China "not sustainable”, pushing for a tougher de-risking but not decoupling strategy. Is this a realistic plan?

02/06/2026

Europe Today

US-Iran peace deal at risk as EU approves controversial migration law

Despite Israel's offensive in Lebanon, which prompted Iran to threaten to end its ceasefire with the US, Donald Trump says peace talks "will go on". Meanwhile in Europe, the EU has approved a controversial migration law allowing member states to establish return hubs in third countries.

02/06/2026

Europe News

France bans display of Israeli offensive weapons at Eurosatory arms fair

The Israeli defence ministry condemned it as a shameful decision, driven by political and commercial interests, and part of a deeply troubling trend in French behaviour in recent years.

02/06/2026

Culture news

Play inspired by Olga Tokarczuk stories at Teatr Polski

A series of short stories by Olga Tokarczuk form the basis of "Open Your Eyes", a pioneering production directed by Igor Gorzkowski and currently bein staged at the Polish Theatre in Warsaw. Marcelina Burzec went to meet the cast.

02/06/2026

Economy

World Cup 2026: The biggest economic prize in sport - or just hype?

With the kick-off less than ten days away, the largest World Cup in history is set to inject tens of billions into the hosting economies. Yet, analysts are estimating that the relative impact will be marginal.

02/06/2026

Tech News

Uber to begin testing autonomous robotaxis in Munich

Already part of the cityscape, in San Francisco and Beijing, driverless taxis could soon be carrying passengers in Munich if regulators give their approval.

02/06/2026

Tech News

AI agents actively complete illegal tasks under EU law, study says

The best-performing AI agent, Anthropic’s Claude Opus, only complied with EU law in 54% of cases, according to a Dutch non-profit research firm.

02/06/2026

Destinations

Miami: A World Cup host city travel guide

With seven matches, Miami is expected to deliver one of the World Cup’s most vibrant atmospheres.

02/06/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 2nd, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

02/06/2026

Earth News

A €100 billion queue: Why Europeans are waiting years for clean energy

Providing affordable clean energy to Europeans has become an “absolute obstacle course” due to the continent’s congested grid.

02/06/2026

Health news

Cancer care faces a shortage of 100mn workers by 2050, study says

A new report warns the world is heading towards a cancer care crisis, with cases sharply rising and the workforce failing to keep pace.

02/06/2026

Kazakhstan

Almaty to the skies: Kazakhstan tests Central Asia's first air taxi

Central Asia's first air taxi test flight has taken place in Kazakhstan, as authorities and private partners work to develop a new urban air mobility network. Commercial trial operations are expected by early 2029, subject to certification and regulatory approval.

02/06/2026

Europe News

France's young footballers vie for gold at public speaking contest

Every year, hundreds of aspiring footballers chase a different kind of win: a gold at a national speaking competition dedicated to young athletes.

02/06/2026