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No Comment Trump welcomed to Versailles for dinner with Macron Donald Trump was welcomed to the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday evening for a private reception and dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron following the conclusion of the G7 summit in Evian. -
Europe News AI dominates conversations at VivaTech VivaTech's 10th edition draws 200,000 visitors to Paris, with Jeff Bezos and Emmanuel Macron among the guests. AI dominates conversations on the show floor. Euronews finds a personal survival capsule for when the robots take over. -
Europe News Row between Elon Musk and German broadcaster ZDF sparks major controversy German broadcaster ZDF has reacted to a cease-and-desist suit from Elon Musk, deleting a line from a programme intro over his links to UK right-wing activist Tommy Robinson. -
Economy Fed keeps rates unchanged but signals possible hike this year The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at its first policy meeting under chair Kevin Warsh, but nearly half of policymakers signalled they could support a rate hike later this year as inflation remains elevated. -
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Europe News WFP welcomes €695m donation from US as it warns acute hunger to worsen in 13 hotspots The WFP has said it wants to reach 110 million people in the most acute need around the world this year, for which it would require €11 billion. -
Europe News Finland's parliament passes bill in support of lifting total ban on nuclear weapons Finland dropped decades of military non-alliance to join NATO in April 2023 in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. -
Europe News Europeans leave G7 feeling relieved, balancing self-interest and flattery to keep Trump in check Macron hailed the G7 as an "objectively successful" summit after leaders agreed on key issues from Ukraine and Iran to critical minerals. European officials point to growing convergence with Washington, but Trump's volatile diplomacy continues to cloud transatlantic relations. -
Europe News Six takeaways from the G7 summit in Évian G7 leaders gathered in France for a high-stakes meeting over the last three days to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East and world challenges. Here is what you need to know. -
The Ring How can Europe compete with the US and China economically? MEPs debate on The Ring From Artificial Intelligence to rare minerals, from Trump's tariffs to China's cheap exports - in this edition MEPs Jörgen Walborn (EPP) and Lina Gálvez (S&D) talk about the global economic challenges that lie ahead and that impact all of us in Europe. -
Europe News Zelenskyy heads to Brussels buoyed by new G7 commitments Ukraine secured fresh G7 military and diplomatic backing, including air defence support, as pressure grows on Russia to negotiate. -
Europe News Germany and Poland sign new defence deal as balance of power in Europe shifts Poland’s importance as a logistics hub for Ukraine, alongside its growing economy and heavy defence investment, has made it a compelling partner for Germany and other core European countries. -
USA Luigi Mangione to use psychiatric defence in health CEO murder trial, judge says Brian Thompson was killed in December 2024 as he walked to a Manhattan hotel for UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 17th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News Glow-in-the-dark plants warn of crop pests A team of Spanish researchers has created plants that glow in the dark and change colour when infected, allowing early detection of crop pests and diseases with ordinary cameras. -
Lebanon Israel continues strikes on Lebanon ahead of anticipated US-Iran framework deal While violence has declined in Lebanon since a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war was announced on Monday, Israeli strikes on the south have killed at least five people since the deal, according to Lebanese state media. -
Europe News Bus with Belarus children's football team hit by a drone in Russia, Moscow claims A bus carrying a children's football team from Belarus in Russia's border Bryansk region was hit by a drone, according to Russian officials. Moscow claims it was attacked by Ukraine, but Kyiv denies it carried out any operations in the area. -
Europe News Spanish ex-PM Zapatero defends 'honesty' in graft hearing as judge rules he is not a flight risk The investigation into the Socialist titan comes as a string of graft probes into Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's family and former top political allies have threatened to topple his minority coalition. -
Europe News Rutte heads to Washington to smooth NATO tensions ahead of July summit EXCLUSIVE: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is travelling to Washington next Tuesday ahead of the annual NATO summit in Ankara in July. Relations between the US and its NATO allies have been strained after Trump accused European nations of abandoning the US during its war in Iran. -
12 minutes with UK minister ‘very confident’ of getting triple EU reset deal done at July summit Nick Thomas-Symonds tells Euronews he’s “very confident” London and Brussels will close new pacts on agri-food exports, electricity and youth mobility when they convene for a summit in July, as domestic pressure mounts on his government. -
Iran From regime change to regime deal? How Tehran's political camps are reacting to leaked US-Iran deal Iran's hardliners have framed the framework deal as a victory, even as Trump dismissed reports of a $300bn reconstruction fund and warned he would resume strikes if Tehran did not comply. -
Iran Read the full text of the 14-point US-Iran agreement as released by Tehran After a draft agreement was leaked earlier this week, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian published Tehran's copy of the framework deal he and US President Donald Trump separately signed on Wednesday. Here are its contents. -
Europe News Albania's PM Edi Rama: Is Europe ready for its next Helmut Kohl moment? In Berlin, once the symbol of a divided Germany and Europe, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered a speech on Europe's future. Rama called on Europe to seize a “Helmut Kohl moment”. Euronews reports on the speech, delivered at the German Committee on Eastern European Economic Relations. -
Culture news Paris just opened a floating bookshop under Notre-Dame - and it has DJ sets The floating venue, called Nanna, offers more than 5,000 books in a self-service setup where visitors can borrow freely - with no obligation to return them. -
Europe News Norwegian Crown Princess undergoes successful lung transplant The 52-year-old will remain in hospital for a number of weeks so that doctors can monitor for any complications, Arnt Fiane, a professor of medicine at the University of Oslo, said. -
Health news Drug monopoly extension splits EU ministers in Biotech Act debate EU health ministers split over a proposal to give certain innovative medicines an extra year of market protection, with EU Health Commissioner arguing the incentive is needed to keep biotech investment in Europe. Incoming Irish presidency, in the meantime, says it will work as quickly as possible. -
Health news EU ministers reach consensus on Biotech Act directive Amid Europe’s push to catch up in the biotechnology field, the EU health ministers agreed how to tweak rules on modified micro-organisms (GMMs) and the processing of organs. -
Business No bosses, no problem: Inside the Danish firm that manages itself At a Danish company that runs the country's biggest network of electric-car chargers, the CEO made himself obsolete, and more than 500 employees now share responsibility for running the business. -
Afghanistan Afghan government staff told to abandon smartphones or face prison sentence How widely the rule is being implemented across Afghanistan and the scale of its impact were not entirely clear. -
No Comment Netherlands hosts Japan’s emperor Naruhito to boost 400-year ties The Netherlands welcomed Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to Amsterdam on 17 June during an official visit aimed at celebrating the long-standing relationship between the two countries. -
Climate Intense heat on the way, but no alarmism: IPMA rejects exaggerated forecasts Portugal's weather agency says Lisbon and inland areas will see very high temperatures next week, with yellow or orange alerts likely, but dismisses alarmist online forecasts. -
Europe News Groundbreaking US astronaut Christina Koch wins top Spanish award Koch was part of the four-member crew of the Artemis II mission which in April flew around the Moon and is widely viewed as a potential candidate for future lunar-surface missions. -
No Comment Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank village of Jiljilya Residents of Jiljilya, north of Ramallah, awoke on 17 June to find their mosque set alight overnight, with burnt tyres, Hebrew graffiti reading "revenge" and extensive damage left behind in an area of the occupied West Bank where Israelis are prohibited from entering. -
Qatar in Motion Root to Rise: Preserving Qatar’s Cultural Heritage Qatar is racing towards the future, and it's taking its past along. In this episode of Qatar in Motion, we step inside Al Khater House. -
Focus World Environment Day summit demands accelerated global action on climate crisis With air pollution claiming 520,000 lives annually in the region, global leaders gathered in Baku for World Environment Day to demand accelerated action against interconnected health and climate crises. -
No Comment Trump jokes ‘I’m the boss’ as he arrives for G7 meeting Donald Trump joked that he was “the boss” as he arrived for a G7 meeting in France on Wednesday. The light-hearted remark came before leaders gathered for talks on trade, economic challenges and global financial stability alongside representatives from partner nations. -
Iran Iran pledges no nuclear weapons as US commits $300bn, leaked deal draft shows The full US-Iran framework deal to end the war, as circulated during the G7 summit, would see Iran abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon in exchange for financial incentives to comply with the agreement. -
Residences This hotel chain just launched an ‘anti-appy hour’ to get guests off their phones Guests at YOTEL hotels will be able to block their access to social media apps on their phone using a Bloom card. -
The Cube An influencer, a PR specialist and a bishop: Who are the latest EU-sanctioned disinformation actors? The Council of the European Union added a further 10 individuals and one entity to its sanctions list on 15 June, accusing them of conducting hybrid manipulation and foreign interference activities on behalf of Russia. -
Health news Shared home, shared microbiome? Study says flatmates swap gut bacteria You may share more than the kitchen with your flatmates: people who live together share parts of their oral and gut microbiome, according to a new study by the University of Trento in Italy. -
Design Glue, glorious glue: Sticking together the Sagrada Familia’s central towers Did you know that Loctite technology bonds were crucial in sticking stone and steel together in the Sagrada Familia temple’s 826 panels? At 172 metres tall, it is the world’s highest temple and was last week blessed by Pope Leo XVI. -
Europe News England out to avenge 2018 semifinal loss to Croatia as they start World Cup campaign England coach Thomas Tuchel said he expected former Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić and Manchester City's Mateo Kovačić to still be the "heartbeat" of the Croatian side. -
Cinema 'An unexpected story of friendship': Sean Penn to direct police officer drama on January 6 riots Sean Penn has signed a deal with Warner Bros. to direct a film he's scripted about the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6 in 2021. -
Tech News Jeff Bezos at VivaTech: We need to colonise the Moon to save Earth The Amazon founder told VivaTech in Paris that moving heavy industry off Earth is the only way to reconcile economic growth with a liveable planet — and the moon is where it starts. -
Europe News EU Parliament approves 'strictest-ever' migration law The European Parliament gave the final green light to a new EU law allowing controversial return hubs outside the bloc and home searches, as conservatives voted with far-right groups to pass the legislation. -
Residences Four Seasons has just opened a luxury wellness resort on the Red Sea Guests can book in for a wellness journey that includes sunrise yoga on the beach, sauna and cold plunge sessions and healthy plates throughout the day. -
USA Messi hat-trick fuels Argentina's World Cup title hopes Fans in Buenos Aires celebrated as Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener. -
Economy Warsh takes the helm: What to watch as the Fed weighs its rate decision The Federal Reserve opens a new chapter on Wednesday as Kevin Warsh chairs his first policy meeting. While interest rates are widely expected to remain unchanged, investors will be hunting for the first clues to how the US central bank's new leader intends to steer it. -
Europe News Portugal urges EU rethink on carbon market cuts for industry Portugal has urged Brussels to pause cuts to free carbon allowances, warning they could damage competitiveness and slow industrial decarbonisation. -
Business BMW warns of ‘significant’ profit decline as shares fall 7% The German luxury carmaker lowered its profit outlook for 2026 as sales slump in China and the conflict in the Middle East weighs on energy prices and consumer confidence. -
Climate June heatwave: Europe braces for more extreme heat as temperatures set to hit 40°C Experts are warning about the dangers of ‘tropical nights’. -
Vietnam Hundreds of cats rescued from being eaten in Vietnam More than 500 cats were seized in Vietnam after police dismantled a cat meat trafficking network, with dozens of animals later reunited with their owners. -
Tech News More people get news from social media than traditional outlets, study shows Fifty-four percent of people said they used social media as a news source at least once a week compared to the 51% using traditional media, like TV, radio or news websites. -
Europe News ‘We have always been friends’: Trump and Meloni make amends at G7 Trump and Meloni made amends at the G7 in Evian, joking about their recent spat over the Iran war. "We have always been friends," Meloni said. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 17th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Thousands flock to Art Basel in Switzerland as market outlook improves Art Basel 2026 in Basel draws thousands as high-end works by Picasso, Warhol and Hockney fuel a recovering global art market after years of decline. -
Travel News New fleet of electric hydrofoil boats to be deployed in the Maldives The Maldives will introduce up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats, promising smoother and more sustainable transfers between its islands. -
Russia Putin meets with ASEAN leaders in Russia as G7 vow 'unwavering' support for Ukraine It comes after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with G7 leaders in France. Zelenskyy said on Wednesday they had agreed on the "additional strengthening of Ukraine’s air defense" and new measures against Moscow. -
Tech News France and Germany call for European AI sovereignty at VivaTech When the US suspended access to Anthropic's latest AI models last week, it reminded Europe that rules can change overnight. At VivaTech in Paris, France and Germany said the answer is sovereignty — and the window to build it is now. -
Markets SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable company Just three trading days after its record IPO, SpaceX has leapfrogged Amazon to become the world's fifth most valuable listed company, with its shares briefly carrying it past Microsoft during a frenetic Tuesday session. -
Earth News Paris opens canal to swimmers after ban didn't work during last heatwave The city would rather make canal swimming safe rather than spending time pulling people out of the water, says Paris mayor Emmanuel Grégoire. -
Europe in Motion Europeans head to World Cup in droves, but which country has seen the best supporter turnout? As the group stage heats up across Mexico, Canada and the US, Europe in Motion takes a look at the most committed supporters at the World Cup. -
Sport All of Uzbekistan readies to watch history at its first World Cup Schools, offices and city squares across Uzbekistan are setting up screens for Thursday's 7 am kick-off against Colombia, as the country makes its World Cup debut under coach Fabio Cannavaro. "In the heart of every Uzbek, this is a matter of pride and honour," an education ministry official said. -
No Comment Javier Bardem joins Hollywood greats at landmark ceremony Spanish film star Javier Bardem was honoured in Los Angeles on 16 June with a place in the celebrated forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre, a distinction reserved for some of cinema's biggest names. -
Sport Will Cristiano Ronaldo finally win the World Cup? Ronaldo, now 41, is gearing up for what's set to be his final World Cup appearance. And it could be Portugal's best ever shot at lifting the trophy. -
Europe Today Watch: Cash, power, and politics—inside Gianni Infantino’s World Cup empire A massive revolt is brewing for football’s most powerful man. For many, it would be a career game changer. But will it be for Infantino? -
No Comment Ukraine: Russian drone attack on Zaporizhzhia home kills one, injures seven At least one person was killed and seven others injured after a Russian drone struck a residential building in the southeastern Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia on 16 June, sparking a major fire and causing extensive damage, Ukrainian officials said. -
Health news France is releasing millions of sterile insects to fight tiger mosquitoes A startup in southern France is releasing sterilised male tiger mosquitoes into urban areas in an effort to reduce populations of the invasive insect and limit the spread of diseases. -
Europe News Germany reportedly prepping to take part in Strait of Hormuz safeguarding mission The German defence ministry has said naval units are already on standby for a possible deployment. -
Europe Today Newsletter: G7 aligns on Ukraine in rare moment of unity Also in this newsletter: What to expect as G7 leaders meet top AI and tech executives. -
Europe News G7 leaders agree to increase weapons deliveries for Ukraine, step up pressure on Russian economy G7 leaders pledge more weapons for Ukraine, including air defence and long-range systems, and signal readiness to tighten sanctions on Russia's oil and gas sector. -
Europe News One killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Ukraine's Air Force said Russia attacked Ukraine with 119 drones overnight, of which 97 were intercepted. 20 drones were reported hitting 11 locations across Ukraine. -
Business Tashkent International Investment Forum opens amid high-level diplomacy and business talks German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected in Tashkent as Uzbekistan hosts investors, business leaders and foreign delegations. Talks focused on European connectivity, US business engagement, AI and long-term investment. -
No Comment Washington's Lincoln Memorial pool turns green days after renovation An algae bloom has turned Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green just days after a $14 million makeover. -
Iran Iranian oil tankers pass US blockade ahead of peace deal signing ceremony The naval blockade began on 13 April and targeted all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas. -
Earth News Activists denounce Israeli miner ICL in Spain and its links to white phosphorus An activist camp and the documentary ‘Salt in the Wound’ denounce environmental damage by ICL in a Catalan mining basin and its ties to white phosphorus used in warfare in Lebanon. -
Economy Oil falls below $80 as OECD oil reserves drop to lowest level since 1990 Oil prices fell below $80 per barrel as markets grew increasingly confident that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is coming to an end. This comes as strategic oil reserves in advanced economies have fallen to their lowest level since 1990, according to the IEA. -
Europe Today G7 leaders press Trump on Ukraine as summit wraps up The eyes of the world are on Evian-les-Bains, where G7 leaders are gathering for their third day and final day of talks. Beyond the photo ops, European leaders used this precious face time with the US President to urge him to break the deadlock on Ukraine. -
Destinations ‘Coolcations’ in Europe: New index reveals the best places to escape the summer heat A new summer heat escape index has ranked Europe's coolest destinations for summer travel in 2026, with Iceland, Finland and Norway leading the way. -
Europe News G7 summit: Macron hails 'turning point' on Ukraine as Trump endorses joint statement "There was a turning point, there was definitely an Évian moment regarding Ukraine," Emmanuel Macron said at the end of the G7 summit. -
Europe News AI takes centre stage at G7 as Western fears over US ‘kill switch’ get real Western allies arrived at the G7 AI summit unsettled after the Trump administration cut off foreign access to Anthropic's most powerful models, confirming Europe's kill-switch fears and providing yet another boost for its tech sovereignty agenda. -
EU.XL How is the EU tackling drug trafficking and synthetic substance use? Europe's new drugs strategy runs to 2030, but critics warn it prioritises policing over public health. Watch the video! -
Culture news Hands, feet and nose: Javier Bardem makes his mark in Hollywood and honours his family's legacy Javier Bardem was centre stage at a moving ceremony in Los Angeles as he paid tribute to his mother Pilar Bardem on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. But the Spanish actor departed from custom by pressing his nose into the wet cement along with his hand and footprints, -
Nature Fisherman wrestles great white shark to free it from hook A veteran fisherman accidentally hooked a nearly nine-foot great white shark off Nantucket, Massachusetts, then hauled the apex predator onto the beach, removed the hook from its mouth and released it back into the Atlantic in a dramatic encounter caught on video. -
Tech News From Jeff Bezos to Europe’s AI push: Everything to know about VivaTech 2026 Euronews will be at the tech conference, which is now in its 10th edition. -
Travel News Direct trains from Bucharest to Istanbul, Sofia and Varna have restarted until October Romania's national railway has relaunched daily direct summer trains from Bucharest to destinations in Türkiye and Bulgaria, with fares starting from €27. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 17th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Patriot, IRIS-T, Flamingo: Germany's long-range weapons gap Global shortages of Patriot missiles are putting air defence systems under pressure. Germany's IRIS-T offers one answer, but Berlin still lacks the long-range firepower needed for deep strikes. -
Health news Which countries in Europe have the healthiest beach, lake and river water? European countries score highly in bathing water quality standards, with most bathing waters considered safe for swimmers, according to a new report. -
Business European defence spending: Poland spends larger share of GDP than US Defence spending across European NATO is at its highest since the Cold War, with countries closest to Russia spending the most. But the continent is splitting between front-line states racing towards 5% of GDP and a large group doing the bare minimum. -
Europe News Germany and Poland set to boost military cooperation and shared duties in new defence deal Berlin and Warsaw are set to expand their defence collaborations in a new deal aiming to boost plans to protect the Baltic Sea and enhance military cooperation and communications between the two European allies. -
No Comment Kazakhstan’s skies welcome Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup Around 150 pilots from 33 countries have gathered in Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region for Central Asia's first-ever Paragliding World Cup. -
Sport Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0 France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener. -
Ecotech Solar-powered fridges are boosting farmers’ incomes by 50% while cutting food waste Renewable energy is saving crops from going to waste. -
USA FBI foils plot targeting White House UFC event, five arrested across multiple states Five suspects from Ohio, Missouri and California are in custody after the FBI learned of the threat four days before the South Lawn event.