Business Iran war fuel shock wipes out half of airline profits in 2026 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. 08/06/2026
Democratic Republic Of Congo EU announces €5m 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. 08/06/2026
Afghanistan Women detained in Afghanistan's Herat in clothing crackdown 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. 08/06/2026
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. 08/06/2026
Iran Iran threatens regional energy assets as it 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. 08/06/2026
Culture news 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. 08/06/2026
Tech News Apple makes AI push at annual conference as it catches up with rivals The tech giant is expected to launch new AI integration into its software and changes to the voice assistant, Siri. 08/06/2026
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. 08/06/2026
China Hong Kong proposes city's leader decide national security offences 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. 08/06/2026
Europe News Nine EU countries rebel against EU's green targets for corporate cars 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. 08/06/2026
Markets Can the market 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. 08/06/2026
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. 08/06/2026
Destinations Dua Lipa shares her top travel recommendations for Europe 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. 08/06/2026
Lifestyle 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... 08/06/2026
Europe News Russian drone shot down in eastern Latvia, confirms top politician 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. 08/06/2026
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. 08/06/2026
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. 08/06/2026
Europe in Motion 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? 08/06/2026
USA 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. 08/06/2026
Culture news ‘He was the best of us’: Tributes paid to Buffy star Anthony Head 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. 08/06/2026
Travel News Inside a gathering of the world's most travelled people in Portugal 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. 08/06/2026
EU.XL EU migration pact: are countries ready to revamp the asylum system? 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. 08/06/2026
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. 08/06/2026
USA At least six people wounded in stabbing at New York's Penn Station 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. 08/06/2026
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. 08/06/2026
Culture news The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week 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. 08/06/2026
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. 08/06/2026
Water Divers capture the first ever video of a great white shark in the Med Volunteer divers had the astonishing encounter while retrieving abandoned fishing nets from a shipwreck. 08/06/2026
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. 08/06/2026
Europe Today Ukraine, E3 agree peace terms as pro-EU party claims win 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. 08/06/2026