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Health news Deadly Hantavirus outbreak should end on 2 July, WHO says The WHO says it will continue working with local authorities to investigate the causes and spread of the outbreak. -
Business 'OpenLux' investigation reveals new Luxembourg firms linked to wealthy Spaniards The international investigation 'OpenLux' uncovers new companies linked to some of Spain's biggest fortunes, including Amancio Ortega's property holding firms worth over €10 billion. -
No Comment Catholics walk barefoot in mud ritual Devotees in rice paddies cover themselves in mud and banana leaves for the Taong Putik festival, honouring St. John the Baptist with barefoot processions. -
Culture news Scientists find human DNA over 2,000 years old in caves in Spain and Portugal A research team based in Cáceres has found human DNA more than 2,000 years old on cave walls in Spain and Portugal, a discovery that could transform the study of prehistory. -
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The Ring Has Brexit made Europe stronger or weaker? MEPs go face-to-face on The Ring What has Brexit taught Europe about sovereignty, migration, economic competitiveness, democratic accountability, and disinformation? Has it strengthened the case for deeper European integration? MEPs debate the future of EU-UK relations on this edition of The Ring. -
Europe News UK records hottest June day ever as Europe swelters in heatwave The Met Office has warned that "exceptionally warm" temperatures are expected to continue through the middle of the week. -
Europe News Europe's five largest military powers meet ahead of key NATO summit with Ukraine in mind The leaders of Europe's largest military powers met in Berlin on Wednesday in preparation for a pivotal NATO summit next month, to discuss support and security guarantees for Ukraine and how to strengthen the Atlantic Alliance's European Pillar. -
Europe News German authorities carry out raids over alleged Russian gas sabotage An investigation is looking into the sale of Gazprom's Berlin-based subsidiary Gazprom Germania, which took place around a month after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. -
Europe News Special Report: Brexit, ten years on: could the UK ever rejoin the EU? Today's Special Report is anchored by Mared Gwyn and features correspondents Maria Tadeo and Shona Murray, alongside top interview guests, for a deep dive into one of the most consequential political decisions in modern European history: Brexit and the United Kingdom's departure from the EU. -
Business IMF to closely monitor China’s economic growth amid trade tensions An accurate measurement of China's digital economy is a priority for other powers competing with Beijing in fast-developing technologies. -
Europe News London's Met police to scale up use of drones and live facial recognition UK civil liberties campaign group Big Brother Watch has criticised the use of technologies such as drones and facial recognition. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 24th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Portugal's World Cup victory sparks celebrations in Lisbon Thousands of fans in Lisbon celebrated Portugal's 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments. -
Earth News Tourists disappointed as Eiffel Tower closes amid heatwave Tourists have been left feeling disappointed as popular tourist attractions such as the Eiffel Tower and Louvre have shut early due to extreme heat. -
Art Paris's Cirque d'Hiver begins renovation to restore its original splendour Twenty ornamental frescoes from the Second Empire are to be restored over twelve to eighteen months. The seating, the polychrome ceiling canvas and the stained-glass windows will also be refurbished. -
No Comment First whales killed as Iceland restarts commercial hunt Iceland resumes commercial whaling after a two-year pause, with two fin whales processed at the Hvalur facility, reigniting controversy and protests. -
Europe News Two workers for a Norwegian demining charity killed in Russian strike on Ukraine The NPA has more than 450 staff based in Ukraine, where it has been carrying out mine clearance activities since 2023. -
Climate Spain's heatwave has smashed multiple June temperature records Spain's state meteorological agency, Aemet, reported that Monday and Tuesday were the hottest June days on record in mainland Spain since at least 1950. -
Culture news Madrid, Woody Allen's new cinematic muse Woody Allen’s next film, set entirely in Madrid, will treat the city as a star. Filming begins in October, following in the footsteps of New York, Paris, Rome and Barcelona. -
Business EU proposes tax overhaul to cut business costs by €8 billion a year The reform would reduce the compliance burden for businesses and facilitate cross-border payments. -
Travel News European heatwave forces Eiffel Tower early closure and tourist attraction shutdowns From the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard, soaring temperatures are forcing attractions to close, shorten opening hours and cancel events as a heatwave grips Europe. -
Europe News EU diplomatic service announces new top posts with strong defence focus The EEAS has named Kajsa Ollongren as secretary general, with Matti Maasikas and David Cvach in deputy roles. The defence-focused appointments come as the bloc's foreign policy machinery faces increasing pressure. -
Iran Tehran labels framework deal 'US defeat' as Trump threatens to halt talks Iranian key negotiator hailed the US–Iran framework deal as a “declaration of US defeat,” while Trump warned that talks would end immediately if reports that Tehran is seeking to impose tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz prove to be true. -
Europe News EU scales back Ukraine's accession timetable due to Hungarian resistance Faced with renewed resistance from Hungary, the EU has been forced to change plans and now aims to unblock two, rather than five, accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova before the summer break. -
Europe News Senior UK minister rules out leadership challenge as Burnham edges closer to Downing Street Jones' decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK's top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Street as early as July. -
Economy Brent crude falls below $74 for first time since start of the Iran war Brent crude dropped below $74 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since the start of the Iran war in late February, as investors continued to price out the geopolitical risk premium that had driven energy markets higher during the conflict. -
Make it Work 'It will be easy to employ me' - Portugal pushes vocational training to fill skills gap Portugal is pushing vocational training, backed by nearly €1.5bn in EU funding, to prepare 55% of its secondary school students for in-demand jobs. -
Modern Nomads Pearls of the Tian Shan: Exploring the natural wonders of Kolsai Lakes National Park Kolsai Lakes National Park ranks among Kazakhstan’s top ecotourism destinations, attracting visitors with its pristine lakes, alpine landscapes and well-preserved ecosystems. -
Grand Voyager Grand Voyager | Exploring Nairobi From roaming wildlife to luxury hidden retreats, Nairobi is a destination on every traveller's bucket list. But what is it about Kenya that makes it so unique? -
Bolivia Evo Morales warns of civil war from Chapare stronghold: 'I will not surrender' Evo Morales speaks out from hiding in the Chapare jungle as Bolivia enters its seventh week of fuel, food and medicine shortages. -
Europe News Didier Deschamps to miss France's match against Norway following the death of his mother The France head coach has returned to France to attend his mother’s funeral. He is set to return to Boston on Saturday, the day after the French team's game against Norway. -
Art National Portrait Gallery removes artwork after row over Churchill's legacy The London-based museum has faced controversy over a video installation blaming Winston Churchill for a colonial-era famine in India. -
Tech News Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market, report says Prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have made record profits this year, and now Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly directed tech giant Meta to build their own. -
Health news ‘No further delays’: WHO chief urges leaders to act amid Europe’s deadly heatwave With soaring temperatures in Europe taking a toll on human health, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged world leaders to “prioritise investment in climate-resilient health systems.” -
Health news Belgium under health alert as record-high heatwave hits the continent Belgium joins the list of European countries on alert due to extreme temperatures as record-high heatwaves hit the continent. -
Business Rules before resources: Europe’s investment agenda for Central Asia European officials and financial institutions attending the Tashkent International Investment Forum highlighted regulatory stability, project preparation and cross-border connectivity as essential conditions for future investment. -
Earth News 'Flesh-rotting' bacteria could spread on Europe's beaches as seas warm Warmer seas are bringing a little-known but potentially dangerous bacterium closer to European beaches, and authorities are paying attention. -
Moments The ‘Aperol Spritz index’: European cities to visit for an affordable aperitivo If you love the bright orange beverage but don’t love the price tag attached to it in many bars, here’s where you should be heading. -
The Cube Meloni-Trump spat: What do the polls say about Meloni's popularity? A dispute between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump has sparked debate about her standing with voters. -
Europe News Greek Supreme Court rejects Laura Kövesi appeal over EU prosecutors' terms Greece's top court ruled the EPPO lacked legal standing to challenge a domestic decision to limit prosecutors' terms to two years instead of five. -
Health news First Ebola case confirmed in France, health ministry says France has confirmed its first case of Ebola — a doctor who had returned from a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo has tested positive for the virus. This is the first Ebola case to have been confirmed in Europe. -
No Comment Giesinger celebrates Munich beer culture, pushes for Oktoberfest place Munich Brewers’ Day 2026 brings processions, ceremony and beer celebrations to Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt, honouring the city’s brewing guild tradition. -
Culture news Consenting adults: Cate Blanchett launches project to allow artists to choose AI identities Hollywood heavyweight Cate Blanchett is behind a new free online tool which allows artists to give or withhold permission for their image to be used by artificial intelligence. -
Travel News Ten years after Brexit, travel rules confusion remains widespread From passport validity rules and healthcare cover to new EU border checks and visa requirements, many British travellers are still unsure what Brexit means for their European holidays. -
Culture news Trump vs algae: Viral reactions as fencing goes up around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool The Trump administration has been losing a war with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Critics think it’s the perfect metaphor for Trump’s tenure as president, and the latest move to cover up the embarrassment has sent the internet into meltdown. -
Climate Red heatwave alerts spread across Europe with hottest day ever in France and 40 deaths from drowning Extreme weather is getting worse as climate change speeds up. -
Business European defence IPO: KNDS lays out listing plans that could value it at up to €15bn The Franco-German manufacturer behind the Leopard and Leclerc battle tanks, KNDS, has officially announced its plans for an IPO, listing shares in Paris and Frankfurt within weeks, capitalising on Europe's race to rebuild its military capacity. -
Travel News UAE trains connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai set to launch this September Etihad Rail will start its route between the UAE capital and Fujairah in late June, with further stations opening in the coming months. -
Tech News Gulf banks want AI, but can they keep control of customer data? As banks in the Gulf explore new AI tools, the focus is increasingly shifting from what the technology can do to how it can be used responsibly. -
Europe News Heatwave and wildfire alerts, power cuts in Finistère: France swelters Temperatures of 40 to 45C are forecast in France on Wednesday 24 June, wildfire alerts are in force in the centre and 68,000 homes in Finistère are without power. -
Tech News World's fastest supercomputer is now from China, surpassing US and Germany One of the most interesting use cases for the supercomputer is that it is key to developing models used in artificial intelligence (AI). -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 24th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Europe's crypto reset: MiCA creates a single market as hundreds of firms face exit The EU's landmark MiCA crypto rules take full effect on 1 July. Yet by May, fewer than one in five of the bloc's 1,200-plus registered crypto firms had secured the licence needed to keep serving European clients. -
Europe News Twelve EU countries seek green funds beyond 2030 to cope with energy transition The member states are historically more dependent on fossil fuels than other EU countries, and have benefited since 2021 from special funding to cope with the accelerating shift to renewable energy sources. -
Economy Venezuela plans biggest debt restructuring in history after Maduro's fall Delcy Rodríguez’s interim government plans to acknowledge a $240 billion debt, far above market estimates, in a bid to return Venezuela to global markets. -
Culture news Cate Blanchett launches free tool to help people protect identity from AI The acclaimed Australian actor presented her Human Consent Registry at the European Parliament. The tool allows people to protect their likeness from being used by AI. -
Kazakhstan Kazakhstan signs €10bn in deals with Europe as Tokayev wraps Brussels visit During President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to Brussels, strategic documents were signed with the EU, and 30 commercial deals were concluded with EU companies, with the EU being the Central Asian country's largest trading and investment partner. -
Business Rheinmetall sinks as Germany axes mega-warship project after spending €2.3bn Rheinmetall shares fell sharply after Berlin scrapped its F126 frigate programme, a project that has already cost taxpayers around €2.3bn. -
Culture news Paris neighborhood fighting the heatwave with with 'Ciné-clim' initiative In order to combat the days’ highest temperature peaks, one cultural initiative in Paris has everyone asking: “Why isn’t this nation-wide?” -
No Comment Seal at Hungarian zoo brushes teeth A seal at Nyíregyháza Zoo in Hungary brushes its teeth in the Arctic Ice World exhibit, showcasing daily care and animal enrichment activities. -
Europe News Rutte meets Trump to defuse tensions ahead of major NATO summit The Secretary General's meeting with Trump comes ahead of a potentially bruising leaders' summit in July. Relations between the Trump administration and Europe remain fractious over the war in Iran, with the US cutting its European defence commitments drastically. -
Europe News Pedro Sánchez tells Congress: 'I never knew of, nor would I have tolerated, any of these practices' Spain's prime minister faced opposition calls to resign as he defended his government over a string of corruption cases involving his party, partner and brother. -
Tech News Anthropic's Mythos AI found flaws in classified US systems within hours, officials say Mere hours, not weeks — that is how long it took an Anthropic AI model to find vulnerabilities across classified US government systems. -
Europe News Péter Magyar quotes Donald Tusk: 'The V4 is back' At the Grassalkovich Palace in Gödöllő, the Hungarian prime minister opened the post‑Visegrád Four talks press conference with the Polish PM’s Brussels remark. -
No Comment Dead tree painted red to highlight climate change impact A painted red oak at Kew Gardens, killed in the 2022 heatwave, stands beside a resilient “Tree of Hope”, highlighting climate change impacts in the UK. -
Culture news Thailand’s ‘Michael Jackson’ jailed over fatal drunk-driving crash A criminal court in Bangkok has sentenced Manasawin Nantasen, known as Tik Shiro, to two years in prison for "drunk driving resulting in loss of life". -
Europe Today Iran stronger after conflict, warns former Iran negotiator Wendy Sherman In an interview with Euronews’ flagship morning show Europe Today, former US diplomat Wendy Sherman welcomes the current talks aimed at ending the US-Iran conflict between but warns that Tehran appears to be in a stronger position. -
Sport ‘Reality check’ for England: Is it time to unleash Saka and Rashford? Head coach Thomas Tuchel urges England fans to remain positive after the Three Lions were held to a frustrating goalless draw by Ghana in World Cup group L. -
Iran IAEA chief says inspections of Iran's nuclear sites 'going to happen' IAEA's Grossi pushed back against Tehran's claim that no agreement has been reached to allow inspectors to inspect bombed enrichment sites, citing the signed US-Iran framework deal. -
Europe in Motion Europeans want less dependence on foreign technologies, study finds Europe relies heavily on foreign tech, but citizens increasingly want EU-controlled alternatives. How willing are Europeans to pay the price for digital sovereignty? -
No Comment Toronto streets fill with Panama and Croatia supporters Supporters of Panama and Croatia turned downtown Toronto into a sea of flags and chants ahead of their crucial World Cup Group L clash. -
Cinema 'The Blair Witch Project’ movie reboot will haunt cinemas in 2027 The reimagining of the horror feature that became a worldwide sensation in 1999 is set to be released next year. Can it succeed where previous sequels failed? -
Sport Ronaldo shines as Portugal deliver 5-0 thrashing of Uzbekistan and Engand suffer 0-0 draw to Ghana Ronaldo was quick to shutdown criticism over his goalless World Cup opener and overall usefulness to his national side as he grabbed a brace in Portugal’s 5-0 pounding of Uzbekistan. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Ukraine tensions and the Taliban question In today's newsletter: All eyes are on Berlin to see if Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk can resolve tensions between the capitals, and further questions loom regarding a meeting between the European Commission and the Taliban on Tuesday. -
Culture news Rock in Rio 2026: Live music still draws thousands The opening weekend of Rock in Rio drew thousands of visitors from 125 countries, at a time when music and live shows fit into a mobile phone. -
Europe Today Europe Today: Sánchez under pressure as Europe backs Ukraine Europe's five leading military powers meet in Berlin to discuss support for Ukraine and tougher sanctions on Russia, while US-Iran negotiations continue in Switzerland. Meanwhile, Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez faces pressure over a widening corruption scandal. -
Earth News More than 150 shipwrecks discovered beneath Gibraltar waters Researchers have identified more than 150 archaeological sites, including over 130 shipwrecks, in the Bay of Gibraltar, revealing centuries of maritime history beneath one of the world's busiest waterways. -
Cinema Romeo Beckham to make acting debut in queer tennis film ‘Forty Love’ After pursuing careers in football, tennis and modelling, 23-year-old Romeo Beckham is making his acting debut in a new French film, set to be released later this year. -
Economy Why is gold falling as inflation rises? The inflation hedge myth, explained Gold is heading for a fourth monthly fall even as US inflation hits a three-year high. Here is why higher rates, not inflation, now drive the gold price. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 24th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Residences Europe's best hotel swimming pools: Take a dip and stay cool in the heatwave Europe boasts some of the world’s most stunning hotel swimming pools. From Italy to Iceland, we take a look at the perfect spots to keep cool during the summer months. -
Climate ‘El Niño is a distraction’: Why Europe’s deadly heatwave isn’t down to a natural weather phenomenon Europeans are sweltering under the latest heatwave, which experts say is being “amplified by long-term warming” – not El Niño. -
Tech News From misting fans to wearable air conditioners: Here’s the tech to keep you cool this summer Euronews Next takes a look at some of the tech to keep you cool this summer. -
No Comment New giraffe born in Denmark zoo At Copenhagen Zoo, a giraffe calf is born as staff and visitors witness the moment. The mother immediately cares for her newborn. -
USA US eases restrictions on Iranian national football team allowing travel two days before next match The US Department of Homeland Security says it had always intended on easing restrictions on the Iranian team after ensuring that safety protocols were up to order. -
Europe News Thousands stranded as technical malfunction temporarily halts entire German railway network Deutsche Bahn said its services were resuming “step by step” after an almost three hour outage which froze all of its operations nationwide.