Europe News Former Dutch environmentalist fired by Tata Steel for far-right links Dutch newspaper NRC revealed Pols had been a member of the far-right South African Afrikaner Studente Front (ASF) movement during his time as a student. 03/06/2026
Europe News US tariff threats over forced labour 'unjustified', Commission says The EU hit back at US threats of fresh tariffs over forced labour, saying its rules are among the most stringent in the world for banning imports and exports of goods linked to forced labour. 03/06/2026
Tech News How Taiwan's Asus plans to export its AI blueprint to the world Euronews Next spoke to Asus' co-CEO about Nvidia-powered AI laptops and the company's plan to export its 'AI City' model. 03/06/2026
Culture news Macron hails Edgar Morin as a 'global humanist' During a national tribute at Les Invalides on Wednesday, the French president honoured philosopher and sociologist Edgar Morin, who has died at 104, praising him as a man who never yielded to “the truth of a single camp, a single dogma”. 03/06/2026
Lebanon Israel's expanded Lebanon campaign threatens to derail US-Iran talks Israel continued to launch attacks at Lebanon, despite US President Donald Trump's heated phone call on Monday in an effort to salvage the peace deal with Iran. 03/06/2026
Modern Nomads Remembering victims of political repression and famine in Kazakhstan In partnership with MDQ Every year on 31 May, Kazakhstan commemorates the millions who perished during the Soviet-era famine and political repression. 03/06/2026
Bolivia Bolivian ministers resign as weeks of protests rock Paz's government The government has refused to rule out declaring a state of emergency and using the military to control the demonstrations. 03/06/2026
Europe News EU launches major tech push to break US and China dependence The EU is betting big on cloud computing and chips to reduce its technological dependence on the US and China, and to re-enter the global tech race. But whether it will succeed and how the two superpowers will react remain open questions. 03/06/2026
No Comment Fire tears through New Delhi building, killing at least 18 A fire in a New Delhi building killed at least 18 people and injured several others, with rescue teams pulling dozens from the Malviya Nagar block. 03/06/2026
Europe News EU Commission answers Italy's call for energy cost relief measures The measures indirectly address Italy's request that the Commission relax its fiscal rules to allow member states to tackle rising energy prices without incurring excessive debt and risking penalties. 03/06/2026
Travel News Trump sanctions force Meliá to quit 15 hotels in Cuba Meliá has announced that it is halting operations at 15 Cuban hotels. Iberostar did so on 1 June at 12 hotels, bowing to US sanctions on Gaesa, the military group controlling tourism. 03/06/2026
No Comment Empty stations and cancelled trains as nationwide strike hits Portugal A general strike in Portugal disrupted transport, schools and hospitals as unions protested labour reforms they say weaken workers' rights. 03/06/2026
Europe Today China a 'very big problem' for EU sanctions against Russia: O'Sullivan Exclusive: As the bloc readies its 21st sanction package against Russia for the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan revealed to Euronews that Beijing remains a “very big problem” for the efficacy of measures. 03/06/2026
Tech News Anthropic widens Mythos testing despite warnings of mass cyberattacks Anthropic is expanding access to Mythos, its powerful cybersecurity model, to 150 new partners across more than 15 countries even as the company warns that a successful attack on any of their systems could affect more than 100 million people. 03/06/2026
Health news Record heat-related deaths in Spain after an unusually warm May Extreme heat arrived before summer, causing a record 101 deaths in May. Health authorities warn that health risks rise with every degree above alert thresholds. 03/06/2026
United Arab Emirates Attack on UAE's Barakah more dangerous than Zaporizhzhia, Grossi says Rafael Grossi told Euronews the drone strike on the operating UAE nuclear plant posed greater risks than Zaporizhzhia because its reactors were live at the time of the attack, warning that tonnes of nuclear material could have triggered a radiological accident with "very, very serious consequences". 03/06/2026
Economy Prolonged Iran war could push economies into recession, OECD warns The war in the Middle East has dented economic growth prospects worldwide, with a more severe shock likely if no effective ceasefire is agreed before 2027, the OECD warned Wednesday. 03/06/2026
Destinations This remote Scottish island with cabin could be yours for €405,000 The rugged private island, complete with a solar-powered cabin, is going under the hammer for less than the average UK house price. Tucked away in Scotland’s remote Summer Isles, it offers a rare chance to own an off-grid escape in one of the country's most spectacular natural settings. 03/06/2026
Europe News MEPs urge EU sanctions on Xenia Fedorova Speaking to France Inter in May, French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot said: "Ms Fedorova is a fully fledged propagandist who relays the Kremlin’s disinformation". 03/06/2026
Europe News Mango founder death case takes turn as judge seeks more suspects The judge is probing whether Jonathan Andic’s associates were involved in the events around the Mango founder’s death. The defence condemns a 'premature social verdict' and insists the fall was an accident. 03/06/2026
Tech News Trump offers pre-release AI vetting after Anthropic security scare AI companies will be able to get their models voluntarily checked by Donald Trump's administration a month before their release, according to the order. 03/06/2026
Health news Congo's Ebola outbreak is far smaller than initially feared, WHO says The WHO confirmed 116 suspected Ebola cases in Congo, a sharp cut from previous estimates. 03/06/2026
Culture news 'Beauty and the Beast' singer, Peabo Bryson, dies aged 75 Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died aged 75. Best known for his Disney duets on 'Beauty and the Beast' with Celine Dion and 'A Whole New World' with Regina Belle on 'Aladdin', Bryson's voice was widely regarded as 'extraordinary'. 03/06/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 3rd, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 03/06/2026
Europe News No hotel room for Jews? Antisemitism incident in Bavaria Bavaria’s justice ministry is probing a hotel’s allegedly antisemitic reply to Israeli guests, after it reportedly said it would not host “Jews”. 03/06/2026
Turkey This man became one of world's richest people without realising it With a balance of around $21.8 billion in his account, Takalo ranks among the world's super rich, but he has been unable to access his money for nearly a month. 03/06/2026
No Comment Moment explosion erupts at Russian oil terminal in St. Petersburg after Ukrainian drone attack Black smoke billowed over St. Petersburg after a Ukrainian drone strike sparked a fire at an oil terminal, according to Ukrainian and Russian officials. The attack came days before President Vladimir Putin is due to attend a major economic forum in the city. 03/06/2026
Business Zara owner Inditex defies Iran war concerns with strong sales Inditex delivered first-quarter results that exceeded analyst forecasts, with net sales climbing 5.8% to €8.7 billion and the company signalling an even stronger start to the second quarter. The firm's stock has surged over 5%. 03/06/2026
Europe News General strike: major disruption to services and transport During the night shift, there was an almost total stoppage in several National Health Service hospitals. Many schools closed, flights were cancelled, and scuffles outside Parliament led to five arrests. 03/06/2026
Travel News World Cup fuels tourism boom in North America with Canada in the lead This month’s football World Cup puts North America at the heart of global tourism and is set to trigger an economic boom across the region, with Canada leading the way, ahead of Mexico and the United States, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council. 03/06/2026