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Haiti UN chief visits Haiti as gang violence soars and number of displaced hits 1.5 million Guterres’ first stop was the headquarters of the new gang-suppression force, which the UN Security Council approved in September. -
Tech News Banned but still paid: How disinformation accounts keep monetising on Facebook A new study shows that Facebook pages flagged more than 10 times for fake content by fact-checkers still make money off their content, including after suspension. -
Europe News At least 58 states and territories contaminated by landmines, UN human rights chief says At least 945 people were killed and 4,325 injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war in 2024 alone, the UN said, citing the Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor. -
Europe News US support could be Ukraine's 'trump card' against Russia, says Ukrainian former Prime Minister Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk told Euronews that Moscow had expected a “spat” between G7 leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but said the “optics of the summit are much better than expected.” He added that the key question now is whether Ukraine and the EU can win Donald Trump’s sup -
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Health news EU health chief to probe effects of Trump’s drug pricing push The EU health ministers have tasked the European Health Commissioner to assess the impact of the US’ most-favourite-nation policy on the bloc. -
Europe News Church of Sweden launches inquiry into PM's wife over unspecified ethical concerns The Lutheran Church of Sweden, which has some 5.4 million members in a country of 10.6 million, formally separated from the Swedish state in 2000. -
No Comment UK lions predict England's World Cup fate Lionesses and lions at a UK sanctuary were given World Cup-themed boxes to choose from, with keepers treating their picks as playful predictions for England's group-stage matches. -
USA Trump ballroom cost soars to €516m with half coming from taxpayers, US media say The project began last year when Trump, with little warning and without consulting Congress, tore down the entire historic East Wing of the White House. -
Earth News Tracking chips for palm trees: Seville acts after theft of ten specimens The measure, described by the city council as the first of its kind in Spain, comes after a spate of thefts of ornamental palm trees worth around €500 each. -
Europe News EU Parliament rejects member states’ first draft of long-term budget EU lawmakers called the document “insufficient” and criticised proposed spending cuts of €32.8 billion. Because the budget requires Parliament’s approval, pressure is mounting to reach an agreement by the end of 2026. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 16th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Russia says yacht making 'dangerous approach' in Channel prompted warning shots The incident comes two days after armed British forces boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker in the Channel that is suspected of being part of Russia’s shadow fleet. -
Climate Mysterious Atlantic 'cold blob': the only place on Earth that keeps getting colder Climate puzzle: a new study probes the only place on Earth that has cooled in recent years, linking the 'Cold Blob' mainly to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, AMOC. -
Europe News Norway's Crown Prince Haakon cuts workload to be with gravely ill wife, palace says Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, or scarring of the lungs, that causes breathing difficulties. -
Culture news Portuguese writer Lídia Jorge honoured with Austrian State Prize for European Literature It is a prize “awarded since 1965 for the literary work of a European author whose writing has gained international renown”, reads a note on Austria’s culture ministry website. -
Europe News Lukashenka apologises to Zelenskyy, calls him 'young and inexperienced' Belarus leader Aliaksandr Lukashenka said that Belarus poses no threat to Ukraine as he apologised to Volodymyr Zelenskyy for his harsh comments in the past, while saying Ukraine’s president was “not a military man”. -
Iran Iran coach calls team World Cup's 'most oppressed' after rushed departure from US Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness". -
Business French spy service drops Palantir in favour of French company, says Lecornu The prime minister says he wants to build genuine digital and AI autonomy for France. The DGSI will instead use a different, this time French, company for data analysis. -
Qatar Qatar 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran framework deal before Friday's signing Qatar said the framework agreement to be signed on Friday was a first step rather than a final settlement, adding that it would take time to return to "business as usual" even once the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Trump separately praised Qatar's mediating role and its "great bravery". -
Europe News Swedish court imprisons man convicted of pressuring his wife to sell sexual services Prosecutor Ida Annerstedt told the AFP news agency at the start of the trial in April that the woman had "a serious fear" of her husband. -
Tech News New report raises concerns over Russian propaganda spread by Europe’s flagship AI company Mistral All four Mistral models evaluated by the Institute of the Estonian Language were deemed likely to use Russian propaganda in their answers. -
Europe News Russian artist and Putin critic Semyon Skrepetsky shot dead in Poland, officials say Skrepetsky was known for his sometimes provocative caricatures, which targeted prominent Russian political figures ranging from Putin and Soviet leader Joseph Stalin. -
Business Germany blocks UniCredit bid for Commerzbank but the share price soars The federal government, which holds 12% of the shares, has rejected the Italian bank’s bid for the German lender, calling it aggressive and hostile. UniCredit soars on the stock market as the Frankfurt prosecutor investigates alleged market manipulation. -
Europe News European Parliament lifts immunity of Italian MEP embroiled in Huawei corruption scandal The European Parliament has voted to lift the immunity of Italian MEP Fulvio Martusciello, who is under investigation in an alleged scandal of corruption and illicit lobbying practices by tech company Huawei. -
Europe News Kyiv seeks license to produce Patriot systems for Ukraine and Europe With Russia deliberately targeting Ukraine’s energy system each winter, Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at the G7 summit that he wants to bring the war to an end before the next cold season. Kyiv now holds a stronger position both on the battlefield and in its strikes deep in Russia. -
Cinema Beyond 'Disclosure Day': Our picks of Steven Spielberg’s most underrated movies Steven Spielberg's 'Disclosure Day' has a strong box office opening despite mixed reviews. Felt alienated by it or looking to revisit / discover some of the director's filmography? The Euronews Culture team shares their picks of Spielberg’s underrated gems. -
Switzerland UN says 2.4m refugees will need resettling in 2027 and warns of shortage of options Afghan refugees are the largest group in need of resettlement, followed by people from South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, living in vast camps in Bangladesh. -
Business Line Industrial zones attract manufacturers and logistics investment Industrial production in special economic zones rose 42.7% in the first nine months of 2025 in Uzbekistan. From Navoi’s logistics ambitions to expanding trade through Termez, new projects are drawing manufacturers and investors from across the region. -
Europe News Sinkevičius says he will lead reshuffled Lithuanian government following coalition turmoil The three-party coalition must still sign an agreement formalising the new alliance, expected to take place on 18 June, which will then be approved by the country's president. -
Health news Nearly all children are exposed to the lasting health impacts of climate change, UNICEF says As the effects of climate change intensify, children around the world are exposed, in varying degrees, to both natural and human-induced hazards that can have a significant impact on their lives. -
Business SpaceX buys AI coding startup Cursor for $60bn as AI race with OpenAI and Anthropic intensifies SpaceX has agreed to acquire Anysphere, the company behind the popular AI coding tool Cursor, in an all-stock deal valuing the startup at $60 billion (€51.7bn), just days after Elon Musk's firm had a record-breaking IPO. -
Sport Who is Pico Lopes, the unlikely Cape Verde World Cup hero recruited through LinkedIn? The national team's call came from 4,500 km away across the Ocean and not in the way most people would expect. -
Culture news London West End's Shaftesbury Theatre to be renamed to honour Judi Dench The name change of one of the West End’s most iconic stages celebrates one of the greatest British performers. Dame Judi Dench has been left “truly overwhelmed” by the news. -
Markets Investors look beyond the 'Magnificent 7' as Wall Street embraces the 'FAB 10' SpaceX's record-breaking market debut has pushed Wall Street to widen its favourite shorthand of the so-called 'Magnificent 7', with strategists folding Elon Musk's firm, OpenAI and Anthropic into a new 'FAB 10' label that captures the next phase of the AI trade. -
Business Rolls-Royce secures deal to build small nuclear reactors for Sweden Rolls-Royce SMR has won a "multi-billion pound" contract to build three small modular nuclear reactors for Sweden, marking a major step in the British engineering group's ambition to become a leading supplier of the technology in Europe. -
Russia Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes during training flight Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in the Irkutsk region during a training flight, amid reports of engine failure. The Defence Ministry said it was not carrying weapons and the crew ejected safely. Four people were taken to hospital. -
Europe News Trump tells Netanyahu 'be responsible with Lebanon, let Syria handle Hezbollah' at G7 Trump questions Netanyahu's methods, says Beirut strike was excessive, and points to Syria’s President as the most “capable” of countering Hezbollah. -
No Comment Watch: German chancellor surprises Trump with 'Trump 47' football jersey at G7 German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a personalized football jersey during the G7 summit in France. -
Europe News MEPs approve EU-US trade deal despite Trump’s new trade war threats The agreement removes EU tariffs on US goods while accepting a 15 percent levy in the other direction. -
Europe in Motion Education: Where in the EU has the most early school dropouts? The number of young Europeans leaving education early is falling, but geography and employment prospects still shape the picture. How do EU countries compare with each other? -
No Comment Humanoid robots join models at fashion show in Seoul Humanoid robots wearing designer outfits shared the runway with human models at a futuristic fashion show in Seoul, highlighting advances in robotics and AI. -
Business Deadline looms for UniCredit's hostile bid for Commerzbank Tuesday marks the final day for UniCredit's hostile and highly political takeover offer for Commerzbank, as Italy's second-largest bank has its sights on an ambitious pan-European banking merger. -
Europe News Moscow oil refinery ablaze after retaliatory Ukrainian drone strike Kyiv claimed the attack as retaliation for Russia's intensifying aerial campaign, a day after drones damaged a UNESCO-listed monastery complex in the capital. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 16th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Art Anish Kapoor brings darkness, mirrors and the 'sublime' to London’s Hayward Gallery A major new exhibition showcasing the work of Turner Prize-winner Anish Kapoor has opened at London’s Hayward Gallery, bringing together blood-red suspended sculptures, distorted mirror installations and void-like forms that warp perception and space. -
Business Nvidia raises over €21.5bn in first bond sale since 2021 as AI growth race continues Nvidia has returned to the corporate debt market for the first time in five years, pricing a $25 billion (€21.5bn) bond sale that drew roughly $85 billion (€73.2bn) in orders, a sign of investors' strong appetite for exposure to AI. -
Iran Ships start to trickle through Strait of Hormuz, but who will run it still in doubt Trump said the strait would be "completely open" by Friday, but key details over who will manage the crucial waterway remain unresolved. Meanwhile, Iran has made further claims that it will control Hormuz in the future based on its interpretation of the framework deal with the US. -
Culture news Rare first edition of ‘Wuthering Heights’ (complete with spelling mistakes) to go up for auction It’s the first copy of the Gothic novel in the publisher’s original cloth binding to be auctioned since 1908. -
Destinations Europe’s most welcoming countries and cities for expats A new report looks at factors including foreign-born employment rates, safety, and overall expat experience. -
Vietnam Hundreds of cats destined for slaughter rescued in Vietnam as police dismantle theft ring Vietnamese police arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 live cats destined for slaughter, reuniting dozens with their owners. Around 100 of the animals later died from their ordeal. -
Travel News The best FIFA World Cup 2026 aircraft liveries National carriers have sent their teams to the world’s biggest stage in style aboard special themed planes. -
Earth News 'I'll have to buy new nets': Killer pufferfish are devastating Crete's fishing industry Fishermen are calling for an immediate subsidy scheme to cull toxic pufferfish, while scientists look for ways to neutralise their lethal toxin. -
Travel News Seaplanes: Greece-Albania link takes off, with more international routes planned Hellenic Seaplanes is expanding its network, introducing new routes that will connect the city of Ioannina with Vlorë and Pogradec in neighbouring Albania. -
The Cube Fact check: Is the EU fining member states that don't accept migrants? A major reform of the EU’s migration and asylum system has recently entered into force, prompting political figures in France to criticise one of its key provisions. However, their claims are misleading. -
Destinations Türkiye’s capital is packed with cultural treasures, many of which will be on display this year As the 2026 Turkic World Tourism Capital, Ankara will be promoting its deep cultural routes and inviting global travellers to explore its UNESCO sites and museums, attend musical performances and savour its delightful gastronomic scene. -
Residences Europe's top listening hotels: Check in for music, DJs and vinyl From vinyl-fuelled cocktail lounges in Athens and London to a luxury listening suite in Lake Como, European hotels are turning sound into the main attraction, blending analogue music, DJ culture and design-led hospitality into immersive stays. -
No Comment Crowds flock to JR's giant cave installation on Paris' Pont Neuf Visitors queued to explore French artist JR's new immersive installation, which transforms Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into a giant cave open around the clock. -
Art A cave for a crowd: French artist JR opens 'Caverne' art work on Pont Neuf bridge in Paris Open until 28 June, JR’s ephemeral art installation, by the master of XXL photography, immerses Parisian passers-by in a vast cave. -
Europe Today WATCH: Bolton says Trump played like violin by Iran Iran outmanoeuvred US President Donald Trump "like a violin" in negotiations, walking away with far better terms after sensing his desperation for a deal to end the war, former National Security Adviser John Bolton told Euronews. -
EU.XL €31bn drug trade, 7,600 deaths: How the EU plans to tackle the drug crisis 29 million Europeans use drugs every year, and the market has an estimated €31 billion value. The European Council has released a new framework to completely change how the EU handles this enormous problem, from enforcement to public health. -
No Comment Protesting and cheering as Iran's World Cup match divides diaspora Iran's opening World Cup match drew both supporters and protesters outside the stadium near Los Angeles, highlighting divisions within the Iranian-American community. -
USA Eight killed in US Air Force B-52 bomber crash in California Eight people were killed when a B-52 bomber crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California. Officials said the aircraft was on a routine test mission and the cause remains under investigation. -
USA Iran 'played Trump like a violin' in deal, former national security adviser Bolton tells Euronews Bolton tells Euronews the US sacrificed its strategic leverage as Trump prioritised lowering oil prices, while Iran walks away with the deal it wanted. -
Europe News G7 summit: 'The tide is turning for Ukraine,' EU leaders tell Zelenskyy The second day of the G7 summit in Évian, France, focused on Russia's war on Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and international partnerships. -
Economy Bank of Japan raises its key interest rate to a three-decade high The Bank of Japan raised its benchmark interest rate to 1% on Tuesday, citing challenges stemming from a weak Japanese yen and higher prices. -
Culture news Bonnie Tyler out of induced coma but still in serious condition The 75-year-old Welsh singer has been in intensive care at Faro Hospital since early May following emergency surgery for a perforated bowel. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Inside the G7 Summit in Évian Global leaders are gathering in the French spa town of Évian les Bains for the second day of the G7. US President Donald Trump told allies that he expects the Strait of Hormuz to be “fully open” on Friday, where the framework deal to end the war is expected to be formalised in Switzerland. -
Economy Human skills increasingly in demand as AI reshapes labour market, PwC finds As AI takes on more routine tasks, employers are placing a higher premium on judgment, creativity and leadership, according to a new PwC report. -
Travel News Book a ‘Chef’s Table’ in business class: United upgrades dining on select long-haul flights Ever wondered what happens when a streaming hit and an airline unite? US carrier United is collaborating with Netflix’s Chef’s Table to bring 30 new chef-curated dishes to its Polaris international business class. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 16th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News ‘AI is the key to global power status’: Inside China's race to militarise artificial intelligence The true extent of China's military AI remains unclear, despite public displays of autonomous drones, AI-powered naval weapons and "robot dogs," experts told Euronews. -
Health news World Cup 2026: Six million fans, three countries and a team racing to stop outbreaks As six million fans travel across North America for the 2026 World Cup, health authorities are on alert for any sign of an infectious disease outbreak. -
Indonesia 6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off of Indonesia, US Geological Survey says Authorities have urged the public to heed official advice and instructions and exercise caution, warning that aftershocks can last hours. -
Travel News Spain, Italy and France from the sea: inside one of the world's most popular cruises The western Mediterranean is one of the world’s most popular cruise routes, drawing thousands who visit three top European destinations in a single trip without ever packing or unpacking. -
World News Trump appears hesitant about ally-proposed plan to demine Strait of Hormuz for commercial traffic Trump appeared hesitant to accept the European proposal, stressing that the strategic waterway will become open and safe thanks to his tentative deal to end the war with Iran, but remained open to the idea of some naval presence to ensure water safety for commercial passage. -
Business What's the average age of first-time homebuyers across Europe? Fewer than seven in ten EU households live in owner-occupied homes. Euronews Business takes a closer look at the age at which Europeans buy their first home, which varies widely across the continent, based on exclusive data provided by RE/MAX. -
Space Scientists drill into Spain's only meteorite crater for clues to Mars Researchers are drilling 500 metres into Spain's only internationally recognised meteorite crater, hoping to learn more about an ancient impact event and gather insights that could help scientists understand Mars. -
Sport Spain fails to impress in World Cup opener against Cape Verde as Sweden steamroll 5-1 past Tunisia Spain, considered by many as one of the favourites to win the title, failed to impress in their opening match against Cape Verde, which ended in a nil-nil draw, as La Roja star Lamine Yamal remains sidelined with injury. -
Earth News Spain’s renewables revolution is paying off: Electricity bills are lower despite energy crisis Homes and business are benefitting from Spain's commitment to clean energy.