2026-06-15

EU.XL

Does the EU have a drug problem? Take our poll

The European Council has approved its first ever drug framework to reduce drug use and drug related crimes in the EU.

15/06/2026

Europe News

Norway crown princess' son sentenced to four years in prison for rape

Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is the eldest son of Crown Princess Mette-Marit from a previous relationship and the stepson of the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Haakon.

15/06/2026

Pakistan

Police mistakenly shoot and kill Australian child in Pakistan

Australian media reported the family, from the western city of Perth, were visiting relatives in Pakistan when the incident took place.

15/06/2026

Europe News

Iran, tech and Trump to top Macron's G7 summit

Heads of state from the G7 are bracing themselves for the arrival of US President Donald Trump at the first day of a major summit in Évian-les-Bains, with an agenda bogged down in geopolitics, AI, and the news of a potential breakthrough in the war in Iran.

15/06/2026

EU.XL

How is the EU fighting illicit drugs? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot

The EU Council approved the new EU drugs strategy as the European Union Drugs Agency reports 7,600 estimated fatal overdoses and a growing risk from synthetic opium. But what does the strategy include? Ask the Euronews AI chatbot.

15/06/2026

Europe Today

US, Iran strike framework deal as Trump heads to Europe for G7 summit

US President Donald Trump is set to join fellow G7 leaders in France in the wake of a framework agreement between Washington and Tehran designed to pave the way for peace and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

15/06/2026

Europe News

Russian strikes on Kyiv kill at least 11 and leave cathedral in flames

The wave of attacks came as news of a US-Iran deal started to open a path to peace in the Middle East war, highlighting the lack of progress toward an end to over four years of fighting in Ukraine.

15/06/2026

Art

Middle Age myths and legends emerge at Danish sand sculpture festival

The Danish town of Hundested is seeking inspiration from the Middle Ages for its annual Sand Sculpture Festival. Now, in its 15th year, artists are letting their imaginations go back in time as knights, dragons and kings are appearing across its beaches.

15/06/2026

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 15th, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 15th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

15/06/2026

Climate

How sea level rise is threatening Italy’s Cinque Terre coastline

Beaches, ports and, during extreme events, even the railway line that runs through the Cinque Terre National Park are at risk.

15/06/2026

Moments

‘Attenborough effect’ sees interest surge in Rwanda’s gorilla tourism

In Rwanda, access is capped, permits are limited, and growth is deliberately restricted to protect the species.

15/06/2026

Business

Energy experts warn of slow oil supply recovery after Iran deal

High oil and gas prices and energy supply problems won't be solved overnight, despite Sunday's agreement to end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

15/06/2026

The Big Question

Moderna CEO: ‘I worry deeply about bioterrorism’

Internationally renowned for their life-saving Covid vaccine, what is Moderna doing now? Their CEO joins us in the studio to discuss bioterrorism, pandemic preparedness and cancer treatment.

15/06/2026

USA

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with UFC event on White House grounds

Trump delayed his attendance to the French region of Evian where leaders of the Group of Seven – or G7 – are set to meet to host his UFC fight birthday event.

15/06/2026

Sport

Sunday and early Monday World Cup fixtures you may have missed

Curaçao made history on Sunday after they scored their first goal in the World Cup in their first ever participation in the tournament, despite suffering a 7-1 loss to European giants and former world champions, Germany.

15/06/2026

Travel News

Fortaleza and Recife: the best-kept secret in Brazil's northeast

Less than eight hours from Madrid, these two cities in northeast Brazil offer endless beaches, dunes, carnival, food and some of the country's most fascinating landscapes and stories.

15/06/2026

Partner content

Charting the Path Forward: AIIB President Zou Jiayi on Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia and Beyond

Partner content presented by AIIB

After visiting 15 member economies, AIIB President Zou Jiayi heard a clear call to scale up impact. Highlighting projects that improve lives, she reaffirmed AIIB’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure, innovation, integrity and multilateral cooperation across Asia and beyond.

15/06/2026