26 June 2026 | Euronews
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No Comment Frozen feasts and cool pools help Rome zoo animals survive heatwave As a severe heatwave grips Italy, Rome's Bioparco is helping its animals stay cool with frozen treats, chilled pools and climate-controlled shelters while the capital remains under a red heat alert. -
China Small plane crashes into Beijing's tallest building Police and emergency crews sealed off the area around Beijing's tallest skyscraper after a small plane crash damaged the building. Images from the scene showed a large hole in the upper floors of the 528-metre CITIC Tower, while witnesses reported seeing aircraft debris at the base of the building. -
World News IRGC denies direct hotline with US, as Trump warns of ceasefire violations in Strait of Hormuz The spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) denied claims by American officials regarding the establishment of a direct hotline between Iran and the United States concerning the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "sheer lie". -
World News Venezuela updates earthquake toll: 920 dead, 3,360 injured National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez updated the figure on Friday. The UN reports over 50,000 missing. Spain urges its citizens in Venezuela to contact consular emergency services. -
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Lebanon Marco Rubio announces Israel-Lebanon framework deal, hailing it as first step toward peace The officials did not disclose details of the deal, which was signed by Yechiel Leiter and Nada Hamadeh, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States. -
Earth News Going on holiday to this beach? Wild boars may steal your lunch Wild boar have once again been spotted at Portinho da Arrábida, coming right up to beach towels and making off with holidaymakers’ food. -
Europe News US President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs if Europe implements digital services tax US President Donald Trump threatens to slap a 100% tariff on European countries that impose a digital services tax, adding that existing trade deals would be scrapped. -
Europe News Poor show: Ecuador win, Germany disappoint, Neuer blunders The German national team lost 2–1 to Ecuador in New York. Ecuador must win; Germany is already through. -
Israel Israel declassifies Entebbe raid documents on eve of 50th anniversary Secret documents reveal Israeli officials privately weighed negotiations before ordering the daring 1976 Uganda hostage rescue operation. -
World News 'Help, we are trapped': Venezuela earthquake victims turn to Euronews' TikTok to beg for rescue" Lack of resources and patchy telecoms have driven many Venezuelans to despair. In this context, outlets’ social networks, including Euronews, have become key platforms for appeals for help. -
Europe News New Europol report delves into EU's most threatening criminal networks The EU's law enforcement agency stresses criminal networks exploit vunerabilities in financial systems and digital infrastructure, operate across borders and adapt quickly. -
Travel News ‘Very worried’: Rome airports could suspend new EES border checks over fears of summer travel chaos There have already been calls to put the system on hold and airports requiring extra security to manage queues. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 26th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News EU countries move to revive temporary message-scanning regime, but it could backfire The proposed detection regime for child sexual abuse material was rejected by the European Parliament in March, and reviving it could derail talks on a longer-term law. -
Earth News France heatwave: baby dies in A&E, fourth child death this week An 18-month-old baby died after being found unconscious with hyperthermia in a car on 23 June in Marseille, apparently forgotten by a parent on the La Timone medical campus car park while going to work. -
Sport Home Heroes and Japanese Stars Shine in Qingdao The Qingdao Grand Prix opened with memorable performances as home favourite Wenna Zhuang delighted the local fans. Hayato Kondo claimed a second Qingdao title, Kokoro Fujishiro earned her first Grand Prix gold, Hifumi Abe added another title, Maysa Pardayeva celebrated a maiden World Tour victory. -
Europe News EU energy ministers secure greater role in bloc's future power grid after rows with Brussels The EU's Cypriot Presidency has successfully reached an agreement among EU countries that paves the way for talks between the European Parliament and the Council. -
Earth News France heatwave: homeless people on the front line against the heat With 61 departments still on red heatwave alert, people sleeping rough are among the most exposed. In Marseille, outreach teams step up to provide water, support and shelter. -
Europe News Kyiv mayor at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk: 'Ukraine must do exactly what Poland did' Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko told the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk that, despite recent diplomatic tensions between the two countries, the atmosphere at the gathering was friendly, and that Ukraine should look to Poland as a model for infrastructure development and modernisation. -
Health news Why extreme heat makes people angrier and how our brain reacts to heatwaves Extreme heat not only harms the body but can also trigger a cascade of mental health effects ranging from irritability and anxiety to increased aggression. -
Europe News Russia and Ukraine swap 160 soldiers each in latest prisoner exchange The United Arab Emirates brokered the handover, which brought home fighters captured in the early weeks of the full-scale invasion. -
No Comment Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia ablaze after Russian missile and drone attack leaves at least nine hurt Russian missile and drone strikes set an office building ablaze in central Zaporizhzhia on 26 June, injuring at least nine people and triggering a major emergency response. -
Climate Panting and hyperthermia: Paris vet sees uptick in pets being admitted due to extreme heat Several days of extreme heat across France are sending large numbers of pets to the vet. -
The Cube To use air con or not? The facts behind the politicised battle to stay cool in Europe French politicians have drawn ideological battle lines over air conditioning as Europe struggles with record-breaking temperatures. What do experts say about the debate? -
World News Von der Leyen to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia to build on EU engagement The European Commission president will visit Baku and Yerevan to build on the EU’s strategic engagement with the South Caucasus and to strengthen energy cooperation, trade and regional connectivity for the EU economies. -
South Korea Watch: South Korea holds first live-fire drill against drone swarms South Korea's air force carried out its first live-fire exercise against a simulated swarm drone attack. Military forces used Vulcan air-defense guns, a portable laser and shotguns to intercept all 50 drones during the drill. -
Travel News Barcelona proposes to nearly triple tourist tax on cruise ship passengers to €30 a day The hiked fee would only apply to cruises that make port calls and spend less than 12 hours docked. -
Culture news Can travel solve the loneliness epidemic? WeRoad's co-founder Fabio Bin thinks so Speaking to Euronews in Cannes after being shortlisted for the European CMO of the Year Award, Fabio Bin explained he turned a personal frustration into a fast-growing social travel brand. -
Focus Tashkent International Investment Forum ends with €37.6bn in deals More than 10,000 participants, including delegates from 102 countries, examined market access, transport links, green power, digital exports and the policies needed to turn commitments into operating projects. -
Made in Europe Buurtzorg: the Dutch proximity health care revolution In the Netherlands, Buurtzorg’s self-managed nurses provide holistic home care and social support, helping older people live independently with dignity. -
Culture news 'Marketing is more important than ever': Serviceplan CEO at European CMO of the Year awards Speaking to Euronews, Serviceplan Group CEO Florian Haller said marketing has evolved far beyond traditional advertising, and now sits at the centre of the "whole customer journey" where "data, technology and creativity" meet. -
Economy The jobs most exposed to extreme heat — and why it matters for Europe's economy Construction and agriculture are Europe's most heat-exposed industries, with transport, manufacturing and energy also facing growing disruption as climate change pushes temperatures higher. -
No Comment Lebanon: thousands mark Ashoura in Nabatieh amid rubble left by Israeli strikes Thousands of Shiite Muslims marked Ashoura in Nabatieh on 26 June, holding processions through neighbourhoods devastated by recent Israeli airstrikes in a powerful display of resilience. -
Europe News Oil, cod, Kirill: friction points emerge in new EU sanctions against Russia The EU wants to agree on a new round of measures targeting Moscow before 15 July, but the closed-door negotiations have difficult obstacles to navigate. -
Destinations Europe's best lakes for a safe summer dip, from the Italian Alps to the Hungarian plains The report ranked European countries for their abundance of lakes rated as “excellent”, meaning their water quality was safe for swimming. -
The Cube Fact check: Were you fooled by these AI-generated images of the World Cup? Watching tense, fast-paced football games requires focus, but so does consuming World Cup content online, because false images surrounding the tournament are becoming increasingly common. -
Europe Today 'Measures needed to face extreme heat or it will kill us,' Copernicus director says As scorching weather hits Europe, climate expert Carlo Buontempo told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that "record-breaking temperatures should not be breaking news" and that strategies are needed to face extreme weather lest humanity suffers the consequences. -
Europe News Life sentence for Magdeburg attacker When he drove a car into the Magdeburg Christmas market, he killed six people and injured more than 300. Taleb al Abdulmohsen has now been sentenced to life imprisonment. -
Earth News Seismic doublet: the phenomenon that turned Venezuela's tragedy into catastrophe On Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 18:04 local time, north-western Venezuela began to shake and, 39 seconds later, a second quake hit, feeding back into the first. But what exactly is a seismic doublet, and why is it so dangerous? -
Space Greece to send astronaut into space: Adrianos Golemis to launch within two years The Greek astronaut will conduct experiments and technology demonstrations proposed by dozens of Greek research teams, institutions and universities. -
Health news Spain registers 327 heat-related deaths since Sunday in record-breaking heatwave Europe is being hit by record-high temperatures in a heatwave that is expected to last for a further two weeks across the continent. -
Health news France’s power utility to pour €80mn to cool down schools, nurseries and daycare centers France’s state-owned power utility Électricité de France (EDF) will invest €80 million to equip schools, nurseries and daycare centers with cooling systems as the country faces increasingly severe heatwaves. -
Culture news Why is there so much outrage over FIFA’s ‘hydration breaks’ at this year's World Cup? Every World Cup game has been interrupted due to new scheduled "hydration breaks", a move from FIFA which has been met with a chorus of boos. What’s behind the interruptions, and why are they so controversial? -
Europe News EU investigators seize 4,200 tonnes of textile waste illegally shipped to Turkey from Italy Inspectors discovered an additional 2,100 tonnes of textile waste stored in a warehouse linked to a Turkish recycling facility that was noncompliant with environmental laws. Meanwhile, France is urging EU countries to get tough on ultra-fast fashion. -
Europe News Ukraine launches 40-day operation to ‘pressure Russia to end the war’ Kyiv announced a 40-day operation aimed at “pressuring Russia to end its war," prompting the Russian-installed occupation authorities in Crimea to announce a regional state of emergency on Friday. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 26th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Hospitals struggle as European heatwave moves east As hospitals buckle and warnings spread east, the heatwave is exposing how unprepared much of Europe remains for extreme temperatures. -
Culture news Why Erling Haaland has become the World Cup’s most entertaining star Whether he's posing as Norway's 'social media guy' or sharing candid shots in an infrared mask, Erling Haaland is winning over fans around the world. -
Business Up to 100,000 jobs and four plants: Volkswagen reportedly plans radical overhaul Volkswagen is reportedly preparing what could become the most radical overhaul in its history. Up to 100,000 jobs could be cut worldwide, while four German plants could close. -
Europe News Brussels to exclude military-age Ukrainian men from temporary protection scheme Despite Ukraine's imposition of compulsory military service, some draft-age Ukrainian men have crossed the border illegally and subsequently received temporary protection in EU countries. -
Montenegro Montenegro police arrest Iranian accused of hacking US universities The suspect is accused of helping steal data from more than 150 US universities over a hacking campaign dating back to 2013. -
No Comment Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals Thousands of Shiite pilgrims mark Ashoura in Karbala, mourning Imam Hussein’s 680 AD death with processions, prayers and reinforced security. -
Business What King Charles' historic tax disclosure reveals and what it hides King Charles III has become the first reigning British monarch to make his personal tax bill public, lifting the lid on a slice of the royal finances that has stayed hidden for centuries, and confirming in the process that the sovereign ranks among the country's largest taxpayers. -
Europe News EU ban on Russian combatants faces resistance from France and Italy Rome and Paris have cited legal and technical concerns over how the ban should be applied in practice. -
No Comment Venezuela earthquakes: bodies recovered as rescue efforts continue in La Guaira Rescue teams worked through the ruins of collapsed buildings in La Guaira on 25 June after twin earthquakes devastated northern Venezuela, killing at least 188 people and injuring around 1,500. -
Health news 500 players, ages 40 to 70: The Italian teams keeping basketball going past retirement Italy's Golden Players — men and women aged 40 to 70 — are heading to the FIBA Masters Open in Corinth this July, while scientists are quietly using them to unlock the secrets of how sport shapes how we age. -
Brussels, My Love? Podcast | From Nicosia to Dublin: Cyprus to pass the baton to Ireland From the long-term EU budget to the conflict in the Middle East, what were the defining moments of Cyprus' presidency of the Council of the EU? And as Ireland takes over, what fresh ideas will it bring to the table? -
Culture news Peppa Pig backlash as US company Hasbro requires child actors to sign voices over to AI US entertainment giant Hasbro is reportedly asking child actors on the popular series Peppa Pig to sign over their voices to artificial intelligence under new contract terms. An open letter signed by 1,000 industry professionals condemns the AI contract clause and warns of matters of consent. -
Earth News Paris court rules TotalEnergies must account for indirect emissions and tighten climate policies A partial victory, the ruling stopped short of making TotalEnergies directly liable for its customers’ actions. -
Europe in Motion Amid shifts in energy supply, which EU countries consume and produce the most gas? Natural gas demand is climbing across the EU, even as domestic production struggles to keep pace. How do member states compare? -
Health news Latest 'flesh-eating bacteria' outbreaks around the world In recent years, deaths linked to the flesh‑eating bacterium Vibrio vulnificus and group A streptococcus have risen in the US, Europe and Asia. Warming seas have allowed Vibrio to spread from the Baltic to parts of the North Sea and the Mediterranean. -
Europe Today Tehran will allow nuclear inspections during peace talks, former Iranian diplomat says Seyed Hossein Mousavian, former spokesman for Iran's nuclear negotiation team, tells Euronews he believes Tehran will allow the IAEA access to its nuclear sites as part of negotiations with the US, despite some Iranian officials saying access could only be granted after a final deal has been struck. -
Sport Turkey produces last minute winner to beat the US as Germany end win streak with loss to Ecuador The final matchday saw teams take on both more cautious and reckless approaches as they looked to secure qualification into the knockout stages. -
Europe Today UK foreign policy to remain unchanged despite government transition, deputy PM Lammy says The UK's deputy Prime Minister David Lammy has told Europe Today that his country's foreign policy — including its support for Ukraine and efforts to restore EU ties — will remain unchanged when a new Prime Minister takes the reins after Keir Starmer's exit. -
No Comment Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time Ivory Coast reaches World Cup knockout stage for the first time after Nicolas Pépé’s brace beats Curaçao 2-0, sparking huge celebrations in Abidjan. -
Europe Today Newsletter: Temperatures rise over sanctions against Russia In this newsletter: Bulgaria attempts to bulldoze part of the EU's 21st sanctions package against Russia, criticism mounts over the EU's hyped rule of law reports, and a baby makes an appearance at a council meeting in Luxembourg. -
No Comment Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash Japan reach World Cup last 32 after 1-1 draw with Sweden on 26 June, prompting celebrations across Tokyo. , sparking huge celebrations in Tokyo’s Shibuya. They now face Brazil in the knockout stage. -
Culture news Harvey Weinstein's New York rape charge dropped - accuser says she can't endure a fourth trial Weinstein still stands convicted of another sexual felony in New York and others in California. He remains behind bars at New York's maximum-security prison, Rikers Island. -
Europe Today EU releases €3 billion loan for Ukraine as US-Iran talks remain fragile Ukraine has received 3.2 billion euros as the first disbursement under the European Union's 90 billion euro support loan. Meanwhile, an Iranian diplomat rejects UN inspections of Iran's nuclear sites, saying such visits can only come after a final deal. -
Residences How Portugal's Alentejo region has become a hotspot for luxury hotel openings New openings, villa relaunches and stylish boutique stays are drawing fresh attention to Portugal’s Alentejo region, from Comporta and Melides to the historic streets of Évora. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Supergirl' - Save the puppy, save the world After a strong start to the rebooted DC Universe last year with 'Superman' comes a new space adventure which follows the Man of Steel's chaotic cousin... And her super-powered pup. -
Economy Nearly 19 years of income to buy a home? Europe's least affordable housing markets Home prices have raced far ahead of local incomes across much of Europe, placing Lisbon among the continent's least affordable housing markets. -
Iran Gulf states weigh living side by side with Iran as Tehran weaponises Hormuz As the frontline countries paying the largest price for the Iran war, pressed by severe economic urgencies, the Gulf states are beginning their own firm process towards regional stability with rival Iran, while Tehran continues weaponising the Strait of Hormuz to sow division with its neighbours. -
Health news There is a significant risk of Ebola spillover into South Sudan, WHO study warns There is a 70% chance that Ebola could reach South Sudan, according to a World Health Organization modelling study published on Thursday. Researchers said that preparing the country for a proper response is the “most urgent priority.” -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | June 26th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 26th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Destinations Côte d’Ivoire: Discover West Africa’s beach and culture hotspot Regarded as West Africa’s answer to the Caribbean, Côte d’Ivoire has an extraordinary coast, UNESCO-listed culture and direct flights from Europe. -
Europe News Europe’s Taliban Dilemma: the struggle to return Afghan migrants EU countries are engaging with Afghanistan’s Taliban-led regime to return irregular migrants deemed security threats or convicted of serious offences. Yet any such arrangement could carry political and diplomatic costs, requiring concessions and risking public backlash. -
Climate Heat-trapping buildings and no AC: Why Central Europe isn’t prepared for the looming heatwave 40°C temperatures are forecast to hit typically colder EU countries in the coming days, as experts warn hospitals and schools could be put under strain. -
Business Microsoft and Apple raise prices as AI-driven chip shortages hit Xbox, Macs and iPads Microsoft and Apple are raising prices for Xbox consoles, Macs and iPads as the AI boom sends memory chip costs soaring, with prices increasing by up to $300 (about €265) and as much as 25%, depending on the product. -
Business How digital payments are reshaping a fast-growing digital banking market As digital payments become mainstream in Uzbekistan, banks are expanding into lending, insurance and investment products to meet rising consumer demand. -
Earth News ‘Climate change is running rampant’: Europe’s heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago “Continued fossil-fuel emissions are directly responsible for the disruption people are experiencing this week,” climate scientists warn. -
Venezuela Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 589, search and rescue efforts continue The two quakes struck in quick succession, just minutes apart, according to the US Geological Survey, marking it one of the South American nation’s worst disasters in over a century.