19 June 2026 | Euronews
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Europe News Jordan Bardella meets Karol Nawrocki in Warsaw French far‑right leader Jordan Bardella on Thursday began a two‑day visit to Poland, seeking meetings with right‑wing and nationalist figures ahead of next year’s French presidential election, after similar trips to Portugal, Italy and Belgium. -
Europe News Sánchez backs international dialogue against other leaders: 'A Europe open to the world' Spain’s prime minister used the European Council summit to urge a more ambitious multiannual budget, and voiced solidarity with Meloni after Trump said she begged him for a photo. -
Europe News 'Not our Europe': Macron and Sánchez slam 'ineffective' return hubs for migrants "I don't know if these are the fundamental principles on which our Europe was built," Emmanuel Macron said as he strongly criticized the increasingly popular project to build return hubs for rejected asylum seekers. -
No Comment Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines France is enduring a widespread heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C in parts of the country and forcing tourists and residents to change their routines. -
Sport Judo: Japan dominates Day one in Ulaanbaatar Japan claimed four gold medals on the opening day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2026. ABE Uta made history with a record-breaking 12th Grand Slam title, while KOGA Wakana, TAKEOKA Takeshi and OMORI Akari also struck gold. AGHAYEV Balabay defeated world champion NAGAYAMA Ryuju for -60kg gold. -
No Comment As Europe bakes, Berlin Zoo’s elephants and bears cool off Berlin Zoo uses “ice bombs” and water showers to help bears and elephants cool down as Europe faces an intense heatwave this weekend. -
Europe News EU Commission to develop diversification instrument, von der Leyen says The Commission is set to develop new trade defence tools, including a diversification instrument, to tackle the EU's "unsustainable" trade deficit with China, with the political backing of EU leaders. -
Tech News At the Web3 Summit, a growing movement wants to reclaim the internet for the people At the Web3 Summit in Berlin, developers, economists and activists debate whether decentralised technology can deliver on its promise to put control of the internet back into the hands of users. -
Tech News Airbus at Vivatech: How quantum sensing and AI can transform flying Airbus is testing radar, lidar, cameras and AI to help aircraft detect obstacles and give pilots better situational awareness. Euronews Next spoke to the head of their Optimate demonstrator project. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 19th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Sport Norwegian parliament performs viral Viking row to back World Cup team Norway’s parliamentarians performed the viral "Viking row" inside the chamber on Thursday to back their national football team at the 2026 World Cup. -
Health news EU leaders eye coordinated response to growing drug trade European leaders on Friday urged the European Commission, EU countries and relevant agencies to strengthen coordination in a fight against a €31 billion-worth illicit drugs market. -
Israel Israel and Hezbollah agreed to renew ceasefire, officials say Lebanese media reported an Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon on Friday, after a US official said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed on a ceasefire. -
Europe News EU Commission approves Hungary's revised €10bn recovery plan at Magyar's first EU summit The Commission has given rapid approval to the document submitted by the new government, which could be the key to unlocking €10 billion in recovery funds. -
Europe News EU leaders aim for October draft deal on €2 trillion budget Battle lines are being drawn between member states on EU spending, with southern and eastern states seeking more for agriculture and regional funding while hawkish governments push back. -
Europe News Who is Andy Burnham? The returning MP tipped to succeed Keir Starmer Burnham has said he was first inspired to enter politics after watching "Boys From The Blackstuff," an acclaimed 1982 TV show about five unemployed men navigating Margaret Thatcher's Britain. -
Europe News ‘We need to talk about this,’ Kallas-Israel spat draws mixed reactions from EU leaders EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas faced a mixed reaction at the Brussels summit over alleged remarks comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa, after Israel cut contact with her. -
Travel News Would you pay €50 to visit Venice? New mayor is pushing for entry fee hike The council is also evaluating whether to extend the fee to the entire year, or perhaps include more dates. -
Culture news Time to bring back shame? Olivia Rodrigo reveals she has smelled diaper-wearing fans at live shows At a time when concert etiquette feels like it couldn't get much worse, the 23-year-old singer may have uncovered an entirely new frontier of diabolically shameful fan behaviour. -
Travel News Is it now safe to travel to the Middle East? What to know as UK downgrades advisories The new advice makes it easier for British holidaymakers to travel to destinations like Dubai and Doha. -
Economy Extreme heat in Europe: Which countries face the biggest costs? France, Spain and Italy are among the European economies most exposed to the growing economic costs of extreme heat, which could reduce output by as much as 7% in some countries by 2030, Allianz Trade estimates. -
Tech News VivaTech 2026: Why learn German when AI can talk for you, asks DeepL CEO DeepL's CEO believes AI can erase the language barrier in business interactions entirely — but says learning a language is still worth it, because behind every language is a culture AI cannot translate. -
Art Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent come together in "Beauty, Fashion and Happiness" exhibition The exhibition held at the Musée Matisse Nice in France showcases 160 works by famous painter Henri Matisse and fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. The exhibition runs until 28 September 2026. -
Made in Europe Game changer sweets: the Bavarian start-up making sustainable ‘chocolate’ from sunflowers Do you have a sweet tooth? Let’s dig into the world’s first cocoa-free chocolate alternative made from sunflower seeds. ‘Made in Europe’ learns the secret behind ChoViva, a Bavarian newcomer in the food industry. -
Focus Malaysia’s 3rd International Summit of Religious Leaders explores how faith can empower the youth Religious leaders, scholars and students gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the Third International Summit of Religious Leaders, focusing on empowering youth in an era of rapid technological and social change. -
Europe News Von der Leyen told EU leaders it's right time to consider a mandate for talks with Russia European Commission President von der Leyen told EU leaders it is time to be prepared and consider an EU mandate to negotiate with Russia on Ukraine, as Costa's controversial Kremlin outreach draws pushback. -
Europe News Giorgia Meloni fires back at Trump's 'completely made-up claims' The Italian PM said on Friday that she was "shocked" at Trump's comments. The once close pair's relationship has been increasingly strained in recent months. -
Tech News Capgemini AI chief: Humans and AI don’t have the right chemistry — yet The innovation chief for the French IT consulting firm told Euronews Next why trust, regulation and a “plan B” for AI models will shape the next phase of AI adoption. -
Culture news Robin Hood’s famed Sherwood Forest 1,200-year-old oak tree declared dead It’s not the first time the legendary oak has been declared dead. On previous occasions, fears were raised only for the tree to stubbornly leaf out again each spring. Not this year. -
No Comment New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children New Russian strikes hit Ukraine's Kharkiv and Odesa regions on 19 June, killing one person, injuring children and adults, and damaging homes, vehicles and fuel facilities overnight. -
Tech News Estonia creates AI ‘ID Codes’ to govern autonomous agents The government says AI ID codes will make it easier for companies and individuals to automate work without giving an agent access to all their data. -
Iran Tehran says Strait of Hormuz remains open after confusion The Persian Gulf Strait Authority has announced that ships that submit "compliant transit requests" would be allowed to transit the Strait. -
Health news Messi's family pleads for 'humanity' as Argentina captain’s father faces health issues The family of Argentina national football team captain Lionel Messi has issued a public statement confirming that his father, Jorge Messi, “is going through a health situation,” amid rumors about Jorge Messi's health. The family asked for “responsibility, prudence and humanity.” -
Economy Cuba approves economic reforms to expand private investment The Cuban parliament has approved 176 measures easing the economic model, boosting private sector involvement and opening the door to foreign investment. -
Europe Today Cypriot minister vows to keep 'building' on EU accession momentum As the last days of Cyprus’s rotating EU presidency approach, Deputy Minister for European Affairs, Marilena Raouna, says her country will work "very hard" to open the remaining phases of talks on Ukraine and Moldova's EU membership. -
Europe Today US-Iran deal is 'very fragile' as conflict 'remains', says analyst Tomi Huhtanen, Executive Director of the Wilfried Martens Centre, believes the EU should be "involved" in the peace deal. Huhtanen said the bloc needed to be "in the same group chat" when discussing potential contacts with Russia, arguing that coordination among European countries "has not worked". -
Cinema Who is the most evil Disney villain? The answer may surprise you The House of Mouse has given audiences some cracking scoundrels over the years. Some heinous, some nightmarish, and some deeply misunderstood. And one is especially irredeemable... -
Health news Europe's rare disease patients face a mental health care gap, survey finds Seven in 10 people living with a rare disease and their carers report poor mental health, with three in four reporting a need for psychological support, according to a survey by Europe’s rare diseases organisation EURORDIS. -
No Comment Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages Lebanon reported 18 deaths on 19 June after Israeli airstrikes hit several locations in the country's south and east, raising fresh concerns about the durability of a regional peace initiative announced earlier this week. -
Design From Pompeii to Évora: Invisible solar panels for heritage sites Unsightly for some, solar panels are now being disguised and designed as ancient Roman tiles to blend into historic city skylines. From Italy to Portugal, Pompeii and Évora are proving that heritage preservation and sustainability can go hand in hand. -
Earth News ‘Held hostage’ by fossil fuels: How oil-rich nations influenced the UN climate conference in Bonn Experts warn that fossil fuel interests and 'attacks on science' have stalled one of the most contentious climate debates once again. -
Culture news Iranian artist Parastoo Ahmadi reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab Iranian singer Parastoo Ahmadi has been reportedly sentenced to 74 lashes for singing without hijab. For Iranian artists, the ruling deepens fears of escalating cultural repression. -
Sport Uzbekistan celebrates first-ever World Cup goal despite defeat to Colombia The Central Asian country's World Cup debut brought early-morning crowds, large public screenings and a memorable goal that many supporters considered more important than the final score. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 19th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News The screams through the wall: the hidden toll of Russia's war against Ukraine On the International Day for the Elimination of Sexual Violence in Conflict, Jacqueline Mahon, UNFPA Representative to Ukraine, writes in a Euronews op-ed that wartime sexual violence scars survivors, families and communities, while funding cuts threaten support services. -
Culture news Obama Presidential Centre opens with star-studded ceremony and veiled jabs at Trump On stage, Barack Obama voiced his support for character, honesty, integrity, kindness, compassion and sense of duty, praising both Democrats and Republicans. -
Europe News Russian drones hit two foreign-flagged civilian ships in the Black Sea, Ukraine says Local air defences shot down 79 of 90 Russian drones from Thursday evening into Friday morning, per Ukraine's air force. -
Sport Football not covered by US-Iran framework deal, Iran's World Cup squad finds Just two days after Washington and Tehran signed a framework deal aimed at ending their war, Iran's football federation said US travel restrictions on its World Cup squad remain unchanged, and is filing a formal complaint with FIFA. -
Europe in Motion Europe looks at banning social media for teens, and girls are most impacted As the UK joins a growing list of countries looking at banning or severely curbing children's access to social media, data shows girls have higher levels of problematic social media use than boys across Europe. -
Europe News Farms, schools, rail and health services under strain as heatwave grips France With temperatures set to soar as high as 40°C in the coming days, many workers are already changing their routines to adapt to the imminent challenges. In Bordeaux’s vineyards, the working day now starts before dawn as to protect workers from peak climates during the middle of the day. -
Brussels, My Love? Podcast | Ten years on, Brexit ghosts still linger Ten years ago, the UK voted to leave the European Union. On the eve of the 23 June anniversary, we look at how both the EU and the UK have changed since Brexit. -
Markets SpaceX lands investment-grade credit ratings as shares tumble from record high SpaceX has been awarded investment-grade credit ratings by all three major agencies just days after its record stock market debut, even as its newly listed shares slid sharply on Thursday. -
Climate Spain faces first major heatwave of the year, highs up to 45°C from Monday A mass of warm air from Africa will hit Spain and France from this Saturday until Tuesday 23 June, with temperatures in some areas possibly exceeding 40°C. -
Business Tashkent turns 120 investor proposals into economic reform roadmap Recommendations submitted by international investors during meetings held alongside the Tashkent International Investment Forum will be incorporated into a government reform roadmap covering banking, energy, artificial intelligence, capital markets and corporate governance. -
Israel 'All of Lebanon must burn,' Israeli minister says after IDF reports four soldiers killed Israel's military said the soldiers were killed "in combat" when their tank was hit during an operation near Kfar Tebnit. -
Culture news A cosmic tribute: Asteroid named after beloved singer Elliott Smith More than two decades after his death, Elliott Smith has been immortalized with an asteroid named after him. The celestial honour came from a fan listening to his song ‘Shooting Star’... -
Europe News Andy Burnham wins key UK by-election, setting up Labour leadership battle with Starmer In his victory speech, Burnham warned the Labour Party that it had a "final chance to change". -
Business US launches trade probe into Germany over medicine prices Washington has accused Berlin of artificially capping medicine prices while the US market pays significantly more for identical products. If a pending trade investigation finds Germany’s policies unfair, the United States could hit back with punitive tariffs. -
No Comment Celebrations as Mexico becomes first nation to reach World Cup knockout stage Thousands of jubilant Mexico supporters celebrated across the country on 18 June after their team became the first nation to secure a place in the World Cup knockout stage with a 1-0 victory over South Korea. -
Culture news Battle of the branding: Who is competing for inaugural European CMO of the Year at Cannes Lions From L'Oréal and Ferrari, to LEGO and Gymshark, 29 senior marketing leaders are competing for the inaugural European Chief Marketing Officer of the Year award at Cannes Lions. -
Earth News 'Explosive cocktail': El Niño raises fears of summer wildfires in Portugal The European Commission has confirmed that El Niño is almost certain this year, which could affect Europe. Speaking to Euronews, climatologist Carlos da Camara warns of a possible heatwave and major wildfires in Portugal. -
Europe Today Newsletter: EU leaders poised for battle over cash Also in this newsletter: EU leaders react to European Council President António Costa laying the groundwork for diplomatic contacts with Russia; and exclusive comments from Sweden's EU affairs minister as EU leaders gear up to debate the bloc's next long-term budget. -
Europe News EU summit ends after discussions on EU budget and Middle-East The second day of the EU summit has come to an end in Brussels. The European leaders discussed the bloc's long-term budget, the Middle East, and relations with Israel. -
USA JD Vance cancels trip to Switzerland for planned US-Iran talks US President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian signed an initial agreement aimed at bringing the Iran war to a close on Wednesday. -
Europe Today EU leaders debate Ukraine as Costa opens diplomatic channel with Kremlin EU leaders wrapped up talks in Brussels after President António Costa opened a diplomatic channel with the Kremlin. Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his call for fast-track EU membership, while Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar made his European Council debut. -
Economy Europe's ultra-rich: Which countries are adding the most $30m+ millionaires? Europe's ultra-rich population has surged by a quarter over the past five years. On average, more than 20 people join the continent's $30m+ wealth club every day, while 89 people worldwide cross the $30 million wealth threshold daily. -
Sport Mexico secures ticket to knockout stages as Canada breeze past Qatar with ruthless 6-0 win Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages. -
Earth News Gas expansion in the guise of security: Is Europe making the energy crisis permanent? Flexible power and energy security are being used to lock Europe deeper into fossil fuels, a new report warns. -
Tech News W thinks it has the X Factor: Europe’s alternative to mainstream social media The Swedish-based “W” platform” is the latest in a series of new social media sites vying to replace US Big Tech companies. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 19th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU leaders to hold talks on common budget at Brussels summit as battle for cash begins EU governments will hold substantial negotiations on how to allocate €2 trillion of the European common budget over the next seven years, pitting frugals calling for cuts against member states defending money for agriculture to be preserved in tough talks ahead. -
Travel News From oak forests to steppe lakes: Central Europe's five best summer destinations Bored of the crowded seasides, the heat island big cities? Visit Central Europe's lakes, zoos and other exciting places that can unite all generations. -
Iran Timelapse video shows ships moving through the Strait of Hormuz since reopening A timelapse shows vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran signed an agreement ending their conflict and reopening one of the world's most important shipping routes. -
Belgium Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe as he lambasts NATO allies in Brussels meeting Hegseth slammed Europe for prioritising what he called liberal ideals over practical defence needs as he lambasted the alliance’s defence chiefs in a rare appearance at the NATO HQ in Brussels. -
Europe News Ukraine deserves fast EU membership ‘more than any other country,’ Zelenskyy says Zelenskyy called on EU leaders to open all accession clusters in the coming weeks and eventually endorse Kyiv’s fast-track membership bid, saying it "deserves full EU membership more than any other European country”. -
Europe News Costa defends surprise decision to open diplomatic channel with Russia António Costa’s surprise decision to open a diplomatic channel with Russia dominated discussions at Thursday’s summit, as several leaders expressed concern that they had not been consulted before the call was launched.