8 June 2026 | Euronews
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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. -
Europe News Danish footballer Christian Eriksen 'doing well' after collapse Eriksen is recovering at home with his family after collapsing during a game against Ukraine on Sunday. -
Europe News UK PM: Big tech needs to restrict explicit content for children "This government will not stand by while children are put at risk online," said UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. -
Top News Stories Today 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. -
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Europe News FIFA settles long-running €65m legal dispute with Lassana Diarra, no compensation paid FIFA said it "does not acknowledge any wrongdoing and has not made any compensation payments." -
Business Le Havre: 38,000 fake trainers destroyed after 15-year court case 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. -
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. -
Art The Sun and the Moon: 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. -
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. -
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. -
Culture news Czech forest turns into Middle Earth for 750-player fantasy battle event 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. -
Europe News France’s justice minister refuses to resign after outcry over girl’s killing 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. -
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. -
Europe News Seven EU countries push Brussels to resist further weakening of car emission targets 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. -
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. -
Yemen Houthis join Iran war fight, threatening Red Sea shipping 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. -
No Comment 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. -
Destinations Paraguay, Palau, Uzbekistan: The lesser-trod destinations travellers are flocking to this year The latest UN Tourism report has highlighted all the ways travel is changing in 2026. -
Smart Regions Industrial tourism: a different kind of holiday experience 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. -
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. -
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. -
Business Intesa Sanpaolo launches bid for Mps bank, merger set for December 2026 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. -
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. -
Residences This stunning cave hotel just opened next to one of Cappadocia’s most iconic landmarks Rooms at the Elika Cave Suites Cappadocia come with private pools, whirlpool baths or even a Turkish bath and sauna. -
Europe News Pope Leo XIV denounces 'scourge' of sexual 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. -
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. -
Culture news Talay Riley stabbed to death: Celebrities lead tributes to singer-songwriter Talay Riley, 35, was stabbed to death on 5 June in Silvertown, London. Artists have paid tribute to a unique talent. -
Travel News The world’s best cities for food have been revealed by Time Out – and four are in Europe 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. -
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. -
Culture news The NBA Finals are back at Madison Square Garden and Donald Trump is crashing the party 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. -
Business The jet fuel shock wipes out half of the global airline industry's expected profits Revenues are forecast to rise strongly and passenger traffic to hit new records, yet the global airline industry is seeing profits squeezed by an Iran war-driven jet fuel price shock, according to the industry's latest outlook. -
Democratic Republic Of Congo EU announces €5 million boost to Ebola response in DRC As Ebola cases in the Democratic Republic of the Congo climb above 450 and fears grow of a wider regional outbreak, the European Union has announced an additional €5 million to strengthen testing and disease surveillance. -
Afghanistan Women detained in Afghanistan's Herat in clothing crackdown, eyewitnesses say Women nationwide must be completely covered when they leave home, with many wearing a flowing abaya robe along with a Muslim headscarf and a face covering. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 8th, 2026 – Midday 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. -
Iran IRGC threatens regional energy assets as Iran trades strikes with Israel An IRGC source warned that any further attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure would trigger strikes on energy assets in the broader region, after Israel struck Iran's Karun petrochemical plant in Khuzestan and the IRGC responded within the hour by hitting facilities in Haifa. -
Culture news Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 / birthday cage fight event snubbed by celebrities Donald Trump’s extravagant 80th birthday cage fight on the White House lawn is proving to be celebrity repellent... Adam Sandler, Jared Leto and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson are among the celebrities who have declined invites to the UFC Freedom 250 event set to take place on 14 June. -
Tech News Apple to make AI software push at upcoming Silicon Valley conference The tech giant is expected to launch new AI integration into its software and changes to the voice assistant, Siri. -
The Cube Uncensored AI: The chatbot spreading conspiracies about Europe As more people turn to AI to help them verify information, an "alternative" AI chatbot is actively being used by conservative influencers to spread disinformation. -
China Hong Kong proposes letting city leader decide what counts as national security offence After massive democracy protests rocked the Asian financial hub in 2019, Beijing imposed a national security law that has been used to arrest many leading activists. -
Europe News Nine EU countries rebel against EU's green targets for corporate cars and vans While stopping short of opposing fleet decarbonisation itself, the member states argue that Brussels should resist the tendency to regulate and instead construct more incentives for large companies to invest in zero or low-emission cars and vans. -
Markets The €3trn question: Can markets handle SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic all at once? Three of the most valuable companies ever created are going public within months of each other. The combined value of SpaceX, OpenAI and Anthropic could reach $4 trillion (€3.44trn). Wall Street is excited but also nervous. -
No Comment Hundreds march in memory of slain French schoolgirl Lyhanna Hundreds of residents gathered in the southwestern French town of Fleurance on Saturday to take part in a silent march honouring Lyhanna, the 11-year-old schoolgirl whose death has shocked the nation. -
Destinations Date nights, bookshops and perfect Prishtina: Dua Lipa shares her European travel recommendations Are your summer holiday plans in need of New Rules? Dua Lipa has curated a list of where to go, eat and sight-see with Google Maps that you can download now. -
Lifestyle Front desk vibes, back alley dreams: Feast your eyes on Denmark’s 2026 Mullet Championship When life gives you lemons, grow a mullet. The 2026 Mullet Championship took place on Saturday in Copenhagen, where 12 well-coiffed competitors fought for the title of most powerful mullet... -
Europe News Drone from Russia shot down in eastern Latvia, says Latvia's Foreign Affairs Minister Europe has been on high alert for weeks after a string of drone flyovers into NATO airspace, prompting leaders to agree to develop a "drone wall" to better detect and intercept drones violating airspace. -
Culture news Patrick Bruel in police custody over sexual assault allegations Patrick Bruel has been questioned since Monday morning over newly uncovered matters now before the courts, the Nanterre public prosecutor’s office said. -
No Comment Iranians protest outside World Cup stadium ahead of Iran match More than 200 members of the Iranian diaspora gathered outside Los Angeles Stadium on Sunday, waving Iran's pre-revolutionary "Lion and Sun" flags and protesting against the Iranian government ahead of Iran's first match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. -
Europe in Motion Internet access: Who pays the most and least for broadband in the EU? Europeans are more connected than ever, yet the cost of getting online varies dramatically. So which country gets the best price-connectivity deal? -
USA Donald Trump storms out of tense NBC interview after 'rigged election' clash The interview, filmed on Friday, was conducted on a farm in Wisconsin, where Trump was addressing farmers. A tractor and hay bales served as a backdrop. -
Culture news ‘He was the best of us’: Heartfelt tributes paid to Buffy star Anthony Head, dead at 72 Best known for his role as Giles on the cult TV show Buffy The Vampire Slayer, Anthony Head died at the age of 72. Over the weekend, his co-stars and friends paid heartfelt tributes to a performer who will be sorely missed. -
Travel News The world's most travelled people gather in Portugal for annual meet-up In Portugal, the Most Traveled People (MTP) community brought together around 200 die-hard travellers, half of whom have already visited every country in the world recognised by the UN. -
EU.XL EU migration pact: are countries ready to revamp the asylum system? Take our poll. The EU’s pact on Migration and Asylum is set for full application on June 12th. It’s meant to create a unified, legally binding European system to fast-track border screenings and split the responsibility of hosting asylum seekers amongst all member states. -
Europe Today Newsletter: The EU’s battle of wills With two major elections taking place on the EU's periphery over the weekend, many have viewed them as a bellwether for future Russian intimidation efforts. -
USA At least six people wounded in stabbing at New York's Penn Station, city's mayor says It happened at one of the US' busiest transportation centres as the city prepares for two huge sporting events: basketball's NBA Finals and football's World Cup tournament. -
Europe News Watch: Forget the football—the money game behind the 2026 World Cup The largest World Cup in history will kick off this Thursday across the US, Canada and Mexico. With 48 teams playing 104 matches, fans are bracing for a five-week marathon. But if you look past the grass, the game is also being played by corporate accountants. -
Culture news Aliens, Pan-Africanism and Olivia Rodrigo: What to see, do or hear this week in Europe Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' beams into the box office while Olivia Rodrigo sings about love making us crazy. Here's what to look out for this week. -
No Comment Pope Leo XIV meets Antonio Banderas, watches flamenco performance in Madrid Pope Leo XIV attended a cultural event in Madrid featuring performances, speeches and appearances by leading figures from the worlds of arts, culture and sport. -
Water Divers made the first video ever of this shark in the Med - then got back to work on the real threat Volunteer divers had the astonishing encounter while retrieving abandoned fishing nets from a shipwreck. -
EU.XL How is the EU cracking down on migration? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot The Migration and Asylum Pact takes effect on 12 June. It changes the EU’s migration system from tighter external borders to a stricter return policy. But what does it include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Zelenskyy, E3 leaders agree peace terms as pro-EU party claims victory in Armenia The leaders of Germany, France, the UK and Ukraine agreed on concrete conditions for peace yesterday, including Europe's participation in direct talks with Vladimir Putin. In Armenia, a pro-EU party has claimed victory in the elections held yesterday. -
Europe News At least 10 dead in migrant boat shipwreck off Malta, Italian coastguard says At least 827 people have died so far this year attempting the deadly Central Mediterranean crossing, according to the UN's International Organisation for Migration. -
Philippines Schoolchildren flee as canopy collapses during deadly Philippines quake Children scream and run for cover as a school canopy collapses during the powerful earthquake that hit the southern Philippines, killing at least four people and injuring more than 200. -
Markets Oil prices rise as Iran and Israel trade strikes in defiance of Trump European markets opened lower and oil prices rose on Monday morning as investors monitored the latest escalation in the Middle East. -
Europe News Nikol Pashinyan hails 'historic victory' in Armenia's decisive election Sunday's result gives Pashinyan a strong mandate for Armenia’s balanced pro-West course and peace with its historic rivals, but also signals Russia’s diminishing influence in a region it once dominated, despite reported threats from Moscow and claims of interference. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 8th, 2026 – Morning 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. -
Europe News Ukraine's €90bn EU loan is ready to roll out. But where will the money go? A massive European rescue package could help Ukraine defend critical territory more than four years after Russia's full-scale invasion. -
Destinations Travelling to Belgium? An expert shares their top tips for visitors Belgium expert Angela Dansby reveals her top travel tips for the country, including attractions to see and the food and drink to try. -
Europe News Exclusive: Inside the EU’s struggle to police China's tariff circumvention As the EU moves to strengthen its defences against cheap Chinese imports, some Chinese companies are openly advertising ways to bypass EU duties, from transhipment to minimal product transformation. Euronews looks into the methods circulating online. -
Economy Inflation beating pay rises in Europe: Where are workers losing the most? As inflation surges across Europe following the recent Middle East conflict, advertised pay growth in the eurozone is failing to keep up, causing workers' real earnings and purchasing power to fall. -
Europe News UK, France and Germany back direct talks with Russia 'with active US and European participation' The leaders "supported the proposal for a direct dialogue between Ukraine and Russia, with active US and European participation, to bring about a ceasefire and support further negotiations", they said in a joint statement with Zelenskyy. -
Health news Longevity medicine: the scientific challenge of adding life and energy to our years As Spain ages and becomes one of the countries with the highest life expectancy, doctors and new research are driving preventive and longevity medicine, seeking to be democratised and free of fraud so that people can enjoy their final years in good health. -
Philippines 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the Philippines, triggering tsunami warnings across region The strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines this year was centered at sea and caused damage in a key coastal city, knocking down power and setting off 1-metre tsunami waves along nearby coasts, officials said.