Europe News How smartphone use is linked to falling birth rates Birth rates across Europe have been falling for years. A new study highlights a possible cause. 03/06/2026
Europe Today Watch: Four minutes to act—the new reality of Europe’s drone wars After last week’s Russian drone crash into a Romanian apartment block, Moscow offered no apologies. Now, the EU is scrambling to answer a critical question: how can Europeans defend themselves from drones? 03/06/2026
Europe in Motion Which European countries have the highest job insecurity? France, Italy, Spain and Greece have some of the highest rates of workers in fixed-term or part-time jobs. Some of these countries are trying to tackle that, while elsewhere, part-time roles are increasingly popular. 03/06/2026
Europe Today Patience imperative for EU-China trade, Australian minister says As Europe tries to stabilise turbulent trade relations with China, Australian Trade Minister Don Farrell recommends that Brussels hold its nerve. 03/06/2026
Europe News NATO chief arrives in Kyiv on surprise visit, Ukrainian officials say President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is expected to meet with Rutte, has been appealing to members of the defence bloc for help protecting Ukraine from Russian ballistic missile attacks. 03/06/2026
Europe News Exclusive: EU Commission to defend Spain in €106m US energy lawsuit When firm Blasket Renewables sought to enforce compensation in a US court, the European Commission argued that Spain could not legally pay it, highlighting a clash between international arbitration and EU law. 03/06/2026
Europe News Drone race: How Ukraine's defence tech redefined Russia's war In its most recent attacks against Ukraine, Russia hit the cities with dozens of ballistic missiles, knowing very well that this is one of the very few weapons Ukraine remains vulnerable to. As for the drones — this is where Kyiv mastered both defensive and offensive know-how. 03/06/2026
Europe News UK Treasury minister says it is inevitable that Britain will rejoin EU Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to rebuild links with the EU and put the UK "at the heart of Europe". 03/06/2026
Kuwait Iranian drone attack hits Kuwait airport as US and Iran trade strikes Kuwait suspended commercial flights after drones heavily damaged its international airport, hours after Iran fired missiles at Kuwait and Bahrain and the US struck an Iranian military facility on Qeshm Island. Iran's IRGC said it had targeted the US Navy's 5th Fleet headquarters in Bahrain. 03/06/2026
Tech News Microsoft launches its own AI models to take on OpenAI and Anthropic Seven in-house models unveiled at Build 2026 signal Microsoft's push to cut costs and compete directly on the AI frontier as its biggest investees plan to launch record-breaking IPOs. 03/06/2026
Europe Today Markets 'confused' by US-Iran uncertainty, expert says Economics analyst Osama Rizvi believes the chance of markets getting "worse" or "ugly" is "more than getting better" due to the changing situation between the US and Iran. According to Rizvi, economic confidence is "going down" in Europe. 03/06/2026
Europe News Ukraine targets St Petersburg as flagship economic forum opens The incident comes a day after Russia launched a massive drone and missile barrage at Ukraine, killing at least 23 people. 03/06/2026
Business Canada wants US and Mexico free trade deal to be renewed for 16 years “The Agreement is highly beneficial to each of our countries and to the integrated North American economy," a letter conveying Canada’s recommendation, sent to the US and Mexico trade representatives, said. 03/06/2026
Economy EBRD lowers growth forecast as energy shock hits economies Economic growth across the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's regions is expected to slow more sharply than previously forecasted this year, largely due to inflation rising to 6.4% due to the Iran war, which has pushed up energy prices. 03/06/2026
Travel News ‘If you throw trash, you lose cash’: Tokyo tourists face fines Visitors caught dropping rubbish in Tokyo’s popular Shibuya ward will now be fined on the spot as authorities battle the side effects of Japan’s record tourism boom. 03/06/2026
United Kingdom 11 officers injured in Henry Nowak murder protests in the UK: police In a joint statement, a conglomerate of Sikh community groups condemned what it called a "moment of madness by an individual". 03/06/2026
Europe Today Europe Today: The quest for the EU’s tech independence Also in this newsletter: The EU's sanctions envoy David O'Sullivan says the bloc should be willing to take “unilateral action” against China's facilitation of Russian sanctions evasion; and why Italy is expected to be criticised by Brussels for its intervention in response to the energy crisis. 03/06/2026
No Comment French artist JR's giant 'cave' installation in Paris appears damaged Strong winds and heavy rain damaged artist JR’s giant “La Caverne” installation covering Paris’ Pont Neuf bridge, forcing organisers to postpone its public opening scheduled for June 6. 03/06/2026
Sport Best World Cup 2026 squad announcement videos From the Beatles to the African savannah, some national federations were inspired and chose even Royals to annouce the final squad lists for the World Cup. 03/06/2026
Business Which European countries attract the most foreign investment? Foreign investment is widely seen as a key driver of economic growth, innovation and job creation. But which countries are winning the race for international investors, and how is Europe's position changing in an increasingly competitive global market? 03/06/2026
Economy New US tariffs target EU among 60 economies over forced labour imports The EU and UK are among the economies targeted by a new US tariff proposal linked to forced labour imports, potentially reopening trade tensions just weeks after Brussels reached a deal with Washington. 03/06/2026
Europe Today Magyar softens on Ukraine as EU prepares new Russia sanctions Hungary could lift its veto on the opening of Ukraine's EU accession talks if Kyiv accepts to protect minority rights for the Hungarian community in Ukraine. Meanwhile, the EU is preparing more sanctions against Russia. Angela Skujins speaks to the EU's Sanctions Envoy, David O'Sullivan. 03/06/2026
No Comment UK: Police and protesters clash at Southampton rally over student killing Clashes broke out between protesters and police in Southampton after the release of bodycam footage linked to the fatal stabbing of student Henry Nowak sparked public anger. 03/06/2026
EU.XL EU vs China: Can Europe break its supply chain dependence? Brussels wants new rules that would make European companies spread out their supply chains rather than rely on a single main supplier. The EU says its trade relationship with China is now "unsustainable." Watch the video. 03/06/2026
Europe News Spain probe targets Socialist party payments to consultant Leire Díez The PSOE paid Díez nearly 45,000 euros for communications work between 2015 and 2017, according to documents sent to a Madrid court, as judges probe an alleged scheme to sway cases affecting the party and the government. 03/06/2026
Culture news Quiet please: Patti Smith and the Holy See pavilion at Venice Patti Smith performed texts and hymns by Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th-century Benedictine nun, at the official opening of the Holy See's Vatican Pavilion. 03/06/2026
Healthcare Waiting times for healthcare in Europe: The worst countries ranked Waiting times for treatment in some European countries can run for years. This has real consequences for patients, experts warn. Euronews Health takes a close look at waiting times across several categories. 03/06/2026
Nature Venice Lagoon becomes surprise hit with pink flamingos 24,000 pink flamingos were spotted in the famous lagoon in 2025 - 6,000 more than in 2024. 03/06/2026
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 3rd, 2026 – Morning 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
Health news Six in 10 use AI for mental health support despite doubts, survey says As incidences of anxiety, stress and depression rise worldwide, a new survey suggests more and more people are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support despite concerns about the quality of the advice they receive. 03/06/2026