12 June 2026 | Euronews
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World News Cuban president announces economic reforms to 'liberalise' the embargo-hit and blockaded island Díaz-Canel announced a slew of reforms in key sectors such as tourism, foreign trade and private business, amid new US sanctions designed to cripple the island nation into submission. -
World News European Commission seeks further answers over Russia's participation at the Venice Biennale The European Commission has requested further clarifications from the Venice Biennale Foundation over Russia's participation, saying issues raised earlier remain unresolved and giving it 30 days to respond. -
Cuba Ship from Colombia laden with food and other goods docks in Cuba to help ease crises Regular power outages have intensified since US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs in late January on any country that sells or provides oil to Cuba. -
USA Federal judge rejects bid to halt removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center building Since returning to the White House, Trump has taken repeated measures to put his name and image in official spaces, an abrupt break with American political tradition. -
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Europe News Pope returns to Rome on plane offered by Spanish king after technical glitch, Vatican says It was the first time in decades that a papal flight had experienced a problem so serious that it required the pope to change planes. -
Iran US President Donald Trump says Iran peace deal to be signed Sunday Earlier, Pakistan says US-Iran peace deal likely to be finalised 'in the next 24 hours' -
Europe News EU countries agree to unblock accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova Friday's agreement allows Ukraine and Moldova to formally open the first cluster of accession negotiations, known as "Fundamentals". -
Europe News 'Hussarz' roar over Poland as first F-35s officially enter service Residents of several Polish cities heard the roar of F-35 fighter engines as the first three jets delivered to Poland staged a ceremonial flypast over Gdańsk, Warsaw, Kraków and Łódź. -
Global Japan How Japan is helping Vietnam build resilience against disasters Japan is sharing decades of disaster management expertise with Vietnam through infrastructure, education and early warning projects backed by The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and UNESCO. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 12th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Markets SpaceX makes its Nasdaq debut after the largest public offering in history Elon Musk's SpaceX began trading on the Nasdaq this Friday under the ticker SPCX, following a record $75bn (€65bn) capital raise that valued the AI and space firm at about $1.78 trillion (€1.54trn). -
Travel News New France-Ireland ferry revives Boulogne's international links A new overnight service linking Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer has begun operations, restoring international passenger ferries to the northern French port for the first time in 15 years and offering travellers another route that avoids the UK. -
Europe News Belgian driver convicted of murder over carnival car crash that killed seven people The trial was heard in a special hall to accommodate nearly 200 civil parties taking part. The civil claimants include some who are disabled for life and the relatives of those who died. -
Destinations From Florence to Crete: 11 European hotels among the world’s best new stays From restored palaces in Rome and Bucharest to countryside retreats in Devon and Crete, travel magazine Afar has unveiled its annual ranking of the world's best new and revamped hotels - with 11 standout properties in Europe making the cut. -
Culture news EMYA 2026: Which museum will be named Europe’s best? Thirty-four nominees are eyeing this year’s European Museum of the Year Award - from Portugal and Estonia to Türkiye and the United Kingdom. Here are some of the museums competing for the right to be called Europe's best museum of 2026. -
Europe Today Any change to EU protection scheme for Ukrainians should be 'gradual', UNHCR deputy chief says Kelly Clements tells Euronews that any planned changes to EU protections for Ukrainian refugees should be carried out "very gradually", as some EU capitals push for excluding military-age men from the scheme. -
No Comment Israelis celebrate first Pride Parade in Tel Aviv since October 7 attack Thousands of people joined the Tel Aviv Pride parade on 12 June, filling the city's seafront with rainbow flags, music and calls for greater LGBTQ+ rights in a region where equality remains limited. -
Europe News The path to SAFE II: inside the struggle to revamp Europe's defence financing tool EU policymakers are weighing a SAFE II defence financing tool, with Eastern-flank states pushing for grants over loans. But the final SAFE I uptake, the development of the European defence industry, Ukraine's battlefield-driven tech edge and shifting warfare scenarios are shaping what comes next. -
Europe News US withdraws long-range military capabilities from NATO The move comes at a particularly tense moment, with US Donald Trump increasingly angry at NATO allies over their refusal to join his war on Iran. -
Europe News EU energy ministers eye jet fuel reserves as Strait of Hormuz crisis threatens supply With the peak summer season drawing near, EU energy ministers are wary that jet fuel supply may be further strained, even as analysts see "sharp movement" towards greater jet fuel production within European refineries. -
Europe News Washington plans to slash fighter jets and warships to NATO in Europe, US media report The reported cutbacks come as European nations race to bolster their defence capacities since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sparked fears that Moscow could attack a NATO country. -
Europe News Pope urges 'reciprocal' integration between migrants and host countries During his visit to Tenerife, the pontiff called for integration based on rights and duties, urging migrants to learn the language, obey the law and join in community life. -
Europe News What to know about the EU's new migration and asylum reforms as they come into effect The bloc’s new migration rules take effect on Friday after months of political wrangling. Here are the changes that are now in force. -
Made in Europe ‘Land of the fulfilled farmers’: Why the grass seems to grow greener in Austria Austria has repeatedly been acknowledged as a success story in the intergenerational renewal of its farming sector. A combination of hard work at family-run farms, strong public support, qualitative professional training and engaged consumers is revitalizing entire rural communities. -
Philippines Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when quake hit Philippines, officials say The numbers of dead and missing were considerably lowered after multiple verifications, the Office of Civil Defence said in a statement. -
No Comment Gaza Families search ruins after Israeli strikes hit homes Palestinians in central Gaza searched through rubble on 12 June after Israeli strikes destroyed homes in Deir al-Balah and the Maghazi refugee camp, leaving dozens of displaced families without shelter and struggling to recover their belongings. -
Europe News How EU countries watered down 'solidarity' plans to relocate asylum seekers A new migration law introducing "mandatory solidarity" has been all but circumvented by the EU's member states, who will relocate fewer than 9,000 asylum seekers this year – even after the annual minimum was set at 30,000. -
Europe News Albania protests escalate into diplomatic standoff with Iran Protests in Albania over a Jared Kushner-backed resort project have sparked a diplomatic row with Iran. Prime Minister Edi Rama alleges that online campaigns supporting the protests are part of an Iranian-backed "hybrid war," while Iran denies the claims. -
Culture news 'Do not ever use my music': Ariana Grande slams the White House over ICE video The White House has repeatedly faced criticism for using popular music in social media posts without the approval of the artists involved. This time, the Trump administration has decided to hop on a trending track by Ariana Grande. -
USA San Andreas Fault reaches highest stress level in 1,000 years Researchers report that tectonic stress on the major San Andreas and San Jacinto fault systems has climbed to its highest levels in a millennium, and in some sections has already surpassed them. -
Europe Today Georgieva: Europeans must invest 'together' European economic conditions "have worsened," International Monetary Fund Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said, as the IMF is now "downgrading" its growth projections and "uplifting" its inflation forecasts. Georgieva recommends that the EU invest "together" and "wisely". -
Europe News Elon Musk's SpaceX IPO: the capitalist space revolution begins World’s biggest IPO: Elon Musk wants to raise $75bn for SpaceX, making him Earth’s first trillionaire, as Rainer Zitelmann explains in an opinion piece for Euronews how it came about and what happens next. -
Brussels, My Love? Podcast: The most political World Cup to date? What makes the 2026 World Cup so political? What does the entry of the EU Migration and Asylum Pact mean in reality? The two questions we answer on Brussels, My Love? the podcast. -
Europe News Ukraine's drone strikes are methodically cutting Crimea off from Russia Ukraine has significantly intensified its strikes on military and energy sites in and around Russia-occupied Crimea in what is seen as Kyiv’s deliberate strategy of cutting the annexed Ukrainian peninsula off from Russia. -
Travel News Brussels joins growing list of European cities banning shared e-scooters over safety concerns The Belgian capital will remove rental e-scooters from its streets from January 2027, citing rising accident rates, pavement clutter and their increasing use by organised crime groups. Shared bikes and e-bikes will remain available instead. -
The Cube Viral Dua Lipa wedding photos were AI-generated A series of fake images purporting to show pop star Dua Lipa celebrating her wedding in the Sicilian town of Palermo have fooled users and even some digital media outlets. -
Iran What if Trump actually seized Kharg Island? Kharg Island is a small coral outcrop off the coast of Iran that handles around 90% of the country's crude oil exports, making it key to Tehran's economy. -
No Comment Gaza residents find brief escape in World Cup opener Palestinian Territories residents gathered in tents, cafes and makeshift community spaces on 11 June to watch the opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, seeking a brief escape from the hardships of war. -
Tech News Self-driving cars to be tested on Portuguese roads from July From July, Portugal will allow autonomous vehicles to be tested on public roads under a new decree laying down strict rules on safety, insurance and oversight. -
Sport Nobody knew what the ref was saying and the internet loved it. World Cup's first meme is here 'Wait, what?': Players were left speechless as the referee explained the VAR decision in an apparent shaky English after a controversial red card. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 12th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 12th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news British artist David Hockney, whose vibrant pool paintings defined an era, dies aged 88 Known for his vibrant paintings of Los Angeles swimming pools, David Hockney became a defining figure in 20th-century art, blending vibrant colour and simplified forms into instantly recognisable works. -
China China claims 'spy sea turtles' are studying its coastline Beijing claims foreign intelligence agencies are attaching tracking and monitoring devices to sea creatures to gather information that could expose weaknesses in China's coastal defences. -
Business Ukrainian AI fintech startup chooses Doha as base after securing Qatari backing GRO, a Ukrainian-founded AI fintech startup, is establishing its base in Doha after securing backing from Qatar's newly launched GrowthX Capital fund. -
No Comment Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Mykolaiv as Ukraine reports major fires Russian drone strikes hit multiple locations across Ukraine overnight into 12 June, damaging sites near Kyiv and in the Mykolaiv region, injuring one person and triggering a major fire, while Ukrainian air defences said they intercepted most of the 117 drones launched. -
Climate 'One of the strongest since 1950': What is El Niño and why does it matter? Forecasters say a newly formed El Niño could become one of the strongest on record since 1950. The climate pattern can influence temperatures, storms, droughts and floods worldwide, with impacts varying from region to region. -
Economy Spain inflation stuck at 3.2% for third month, hit by war in Iran May’s CPI confirms the preliminary INE figures. Transport and holiday packages push prices up, while clothing and food fall. Core inflation rises to 3%. -
Europe News NATO to cut troop numbers in Kosovo amid 'improved security situation' The cuts are to be carried out "gradually and in line with conditions on the ground," NATO said. -
Travel News Regulators investigate Ryanair over controversial family seating fees Europe’s largest low-cost airline is under investigation over its policy requiring families with young children to pay for seat reservations. UK regulators will examine whether the fees are unfair and whether they breach rules designed to prevent hidden charges. -
Economy UK economy shrinks in April as the Iran war energy shock takes a toll Britain's economy contracted by 0.1% in April, the first monthly fall since August 2025, as the conflict in the Middle East pushed up energy costs and prompted households to rein in their spending. -
Mexico Mexico's 'missing persons' crisis takes centre stage at the World Cup The discovery of suspected cartel killing sites and a record number of disappearances has renewed scrutiny of one of Mexico's deepest social wounds. -
Europe Today ‘Human dignity’ and ‘international law’ sit at the core of the EU's migration overhaul, Brunner says Exclusive: The European Union's new migration and asylum pact takes effect on Friday, and in the run up to the overhaul, the EU’s migration chief Magnus Brunner said he spoke about migration to Pope Leo, a defender of liberal asylum policies. -
No Comment Belgium: Jordan Bardella strengthens ties with Vlaams Belang in Brussels visit Brussels became the latest stop in Jordan Bardella’s European outreach campaign on 11 June. The French far-right leader promoted closer cooperation on migration policy, while facing protests in the Belgian capital. -
No Comment Watch fan reactions as Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the World Cup opener Mexico launched its World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa on 11 June. The result triggered celebrations across Mexico City while South African supporters voiced concern over their team's performance and tactics. -
Climate El Niño is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires NOAA has officially confirmed the start of El Niño, which is set to worsen global warming from the burning of fossil fuels. -
Culture news Did Shakira use a body double at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony? The internet is convinced Shakira was replaced by a body double at the 2026 World Cup. We review the footage to see how much truth there is to it. -
No Comment Mexico: Tight security and protests surround 2026 World Cup opener Protesters gathered near Mexico City's World Cup opener on 11 June, while thousands of fans headed to the stadium. Brief clashes broke out as demonstrators approached security cordons around the stadium. -
Europe Today Newsletter: EU’s historic migration overhaul enters into force In this newsletter: Exclusive interviews with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and the European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner. -
No Comment Albania: thousands rally on 12th day of protests against Trump-linked resort Thousands of protesters gathered in Tirana on 11 June for a twelfth consecutive day of demonstrations against a proposed luxury resort linked to Jared Kushner, warning that the project threatens Albania’s protected Vjosa-Narta wetlands. -
Lebanon Israeli air campaign intensifies across southern Lebanon An early morning strike in Nabatiyeh capped a week of escalating hostilities that saw the US and Iran exchange direct fire. While Israel continues to reject Tehran's demands for a linked ceasefire with Hezbollah, the relentless bombardment has left the southern Lebanese border deserted. -
Climate Mid-summer heat returns to Spain this weekend with July-like temperatures Temperatures will rise across Spain on Friday, reaching July-like levels. An easterly wind will batter the Strait with orange alerts and storms inland on Sunday. -
Economy Working from home in Europe: Why your chances vary so much depending on where you live A worker's chances of working from home can depend heavily on where they live. Across the EU, people in some countries are 16 times more likely to work remotely than those in others. -
Water Rare coastal floods now 12 times more likely – human-driven climate change is a major contributor Since the 1960s, human-caused warming has been the main reason sea levels are rising, new research shows. -
Mexico Journalist gunned down in Mexico as World Cup kicks off Mexico is regarded as one of the most dangerous and deadly countries for working journalists, according to Reporters Without Borders. -
Europe in Motion Which countries have the most strikes in the EU? In the early part of 2026, Europe already became the stage for widespread demonstrations, leaving classrooms empty, flights grounded, and medical appointments missed. So, where have workers raised their voices the loudest? -
Culture news Guess who's become the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame? What a week it's been for Taylor Swift who's celebrating, at 36, becoming the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame, just days after watching the New York Knicks complete the biggest comeback in NBA Finals history. -
Thailand Princess Bajrakitiyabha the 'pride of Thailand' dies aged 47 after three-year battle with infection A vocal campaigner for protecting women from domestic violence and the rights of the accused, had been suffering with mycoplasma infection since 2022. -
Europe Today Europe Today: World Cup fever, new EU migration era and the Pope's message to Spain The biggest-ever World Cup got underway with hosts Mexico beating South Africa and South Korea upsetting the first European team in action. In Europe, the EU's new Migration and Asylum Pact takes effect today, while Pope Leo XIV wraps up his visit to Spain with a special mass in Tenerife. -
Business OpenAI opens Madrid office as it deepens ties with Spanish companies The company behind ChatGPT will open an office in Madrid to strengthen its European presence and work more closely with Spanish firms, developers, research centres and institutions. -
Art Inside DATALAND: The world’s first AI art museum will let visitors see, hear and smell art Los Angeles is set to open DATALAND, the world's first museum dedicated to AI-generated art. Created by digital artist Refik Anadol, the immersive space combines AI and environmental data to create a multi-sensory experience. -
Markets SpaceX's stock market debut: Five risks investors need to know SpaceX makes its Nasdaq debut this Friday in the largest flotation in history, but analysts warn that a sky-high valuation, weak shareholder rights and mounting losses could leave retail investors exposed. -
wellbeing People to drink less booze, but only for the next five years Changing tastes and tightening belts are reshaping the global drinks industry, with consumption set to fall across traditional markets over the next five years. -
Climate Hungary’s third-largest lake is disappearing. Can experts save it before it’s too late? The dire situation has arisen from prolonged droughts, lack of rainfall and decades of water mismanagement. -
Tech News Anthropic's Fable 5 worth the price? OpenAI may soon become cheaper Is Anthropic's Fable 5 worth the price? OpenAI might soon offer a cheaper alternative -
Destinations The city of international solidarity… and kitsch: 48 hours in Skopje, North Macedonia Ahead of Skopje’s stint as the European Capital of Culture in 2028, I headed to the city to learn more about its fascinating history. -
No Comment Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa Mexican fans erupted in celebration after the national team defeated South Africa in the opening match of the 2026 World Cup, with supporters gathering in fan zones and outside Mexico City Stadium to mark the victory. -
Travel News Fortaleza and Recife: Brazil looks to Europe With direct flights from several European capitals, the two major north-eastern Brazilian cities offer beaches, nature, culture and history in a region increasingly open to international tourism. -
Sport Mexico beats South Africa and Czechia loses to South Korea in World Cup opening matches Julián Quiñones scored the opening goal of the tournament after nine minutes and 35-year-old striker Raúl Jiménez headed in Mexico's second goal in a 2-0 opening game against South Africa that produced three red cards.