2026-06-08

USA

US judge blocks Trump plan for $100,000 visa fee

The H-1B visa programme, in place in its current form since 1990, allows for 85,000 visas each year, including 20,000 allocated to applicants with advanced degrees.

08/06/2026

Europe News

Denmark's Christian Eriksen 'doing well' after mid-match collapse

Eriksen is recovering at home with his family after collapsing during a game against Ukraine on Sunday.

08/06/2026

Europe News

UK PM Starmer: Big tech needs to restrict explicit content for kids

"This government will not stand by while children are put at risk online," said UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

08/06/2026

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Latest news bulletin | June 8th, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 8th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

08/06/2026

Europe News

Diarra and FIFA settle €65m transfer case without damages

FIFA said it "does not acknowledge any wrongdoing and has not made any compensation payments."

08/06/2026

Business

Le Havre: 38,000 pairs of fake trainers smashed to pieces

Seized in 2011 in containers from China, almost 38,000 pairs of fake trainers have been destroyed in Le Havre after years of legal wrangling, highlighting the scale of counterfeiting in France.

08/06/2026

Europe News

What is 'Kushner Island' and why are Albanians protesting about it?

Known as Sazan Island, the former Italian military outpost and once secret communist naval base is being contested again as plans for a luxury resort raise questions about conservation.

08/06/2026

Art

Saatchi Gallery's ambitious new summer show turns its gaze to the sky

From a giant glowing Sun and immersive installations that can't be photographed, to ancient Arctic snow goggles and textiles inspired by the Apollo missions, the exhibition spans centuries of human imagination.

08/06/2026

Europe News

Soldiers, not talks will decide Russia's war in Ukraine, Lavrov says

Russia’s top diplomat criticised Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin, rejecting the possibility of direct talks with Kyiv.

08/06/2026

Europe News

Why Ireland is under fire over its alumina exports to Russia

Though legal, Ireland's alumina exports to Russia have prompted outrage just as the country prepares to assume the EU Council's presidency.

08/06/2026

Culture news

Czech forest turns into Middle Earth for 750-player fantasy battle

A forest in the Czech Republic was turned into a real-life version of The Hobbit as around 750 fantasy fans took part in a large-scale live-action battle inspired by the Battle of the Five Armies.

08/06/2026

Europe News

France’s justice minister won't resign after outcry over girl’s murder

Gérald Darmanin will not resign, but he apologised for the handling of the primary suspect in an 11-year-old girl's murder and asked France's public prosecutors to re-examine the country's 70,000 legal complaints under review for alleged crimes against children.

08/06/2026

Economy

Robotaxis are coming to Europe — and the EU wants to speed things up

France, Germany, Italy and 14 other countries have signed a joint declaration to coordinate autonomous vehicle testing across borders, paving the way for faster adoption of the technology across Europe.

08/06/2026

Europe News

Seven EU countries push Brussels to stick to car emission rules

The document signed by seven EU countries reveals a growing divide within Europe between governments seeking flexibility for car manufacturers and those determined to preserve the integrity of the EU’s carbon emissions trajectory.

08/06/2026

Tech News

Wizz Air announces Starlink wifi deal as other budget rivals hold back

The Hungarian budget carrier will roll out satellite internet across its fleet from 2027, as Ryanair and EasyJet continue to resist the technology over cost concerns.

08/06/2026

Yemen

Houthis join Iran war, threatening Red Sea trade amid Hormuz closure

Yemen's Houthis declared a ban on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea and claimed a missile strike on Israel, with the Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz blockades now simultaneously threatening roughly a third of the world's seaborne oil and gas.

08/06/2026

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Hundreds dressed as Charlie Chaplin attempt world record in Switzerland

More than 400 people dressed as Charlie Chaplin's iconic character, The Tramp, gathered in Switzerland on Sunday in an attempt to break the record for the largest assembly of Chaplin lookalikes.

08/06/2026

Destinations

The lesser-known countries on the rise in 2026

The latest UN Tourism report has highlighted all the ways travel is changing in 2026.

08/06/2026

Smart Regions

Industrial tourism: a different kind of holiday experience

In partnership with the European Commission

What do an old steelwork, a 17th-century mill and a car factory have in common? All three are industrial sites... and tourist attractions! Six regions from six European countries are promoting tourism in industrial areas through the IndusTour project.

08/06/2026

Europe Today

'Difficult' to see changes soon in Middle East, UN representative

Hervé Lecoq, UNIFIL's deputy head of mission, believes a peace process between Israel and Hezbollah is "very complicated". Yet he insists UNIFIL cannot "force an agreement", saying any breakthrough depends on the political will of both parties.

08/06/2026

Culture news

Kremlin-backed artist uses AI deepfakes and stirs controversy

Kremlin-backed artist Yaroslav Dronov, known as Shaman, has made extensive use of AI deepfakes in his latest music video 'Mother Russia' ('Rossiya – Mama'). This has stirred much controversy.

08/06/2026

Business

Intesa launches bid for MPS, would become Europe's No 2 bank

Within 24 hours of Banco BPM’s merger bid, Intesa Sanpaolo launches a full public offer for Monte dei Paschi di Siena. If approved, the deal would create Europe’s second-largest banking group.

08/06/2026

Europe News

Plan to curb China's growing influence in EU ports takes shape

A draft document seen by Euronews shows that EU transport ministers are preparing guidance for member states on how to assess foreign investment in EU ports and apply controls to counter China's influence.

08/06/2026

Residences

This stunning cave hotel just opened in Cappadocia

Rooms at the Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia come with private pools, whirlpool baths or even a Turkish bath and sauna.

08/06/2026

Europe News

Pope denounces 'scourge' of abuse before meeting victims in Spain

Speaking to reporters on the flight to Madrid on Saturday, the pope said the scandal of sexual violence was "still an open wound" for the Church.

08/06/2026

Tech News

Public ownership of AI? US officials eye stake in tech revolution

From Washington to Brussels, the fight over who controls artificial intelligence is reaching a turning point, and history suggests the public has always had to wrestle essential technology from completely private control.

08/06/2026

Culture news

Celebrities post tributes to artist Talay Riley, 35, stabbed to death

Talay Riley, 35, was stabbed to death on 5 June in Silvertown, London. Artists have paid tribute to a unique talent.

08/06/2026

Travel News

The best cities for food in 2026 according to Time Out

Based on a survey of more than 24,000 residents across 150 cities, this is the ultimate list for foodies looking for their next travel destination.

08/06/2026

Europe News

Viktor Orbán returns to Brussels after election setback

Hungary's former prime minister will return to Brussels next week for the first time since his election defeat in April, attending a gathering of the far-right Patriots for Europe.

08/06/2026

Culture news

NBA fans worry as Trump crashes the Knicks’ biggest party in 27 years

Donald Trump won't be the only famous figure in attendance when the NBA Finals return to New York for the first time since 1999.

08/06/2026