6 August 2026 | Euronews
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USA Trump administration to pay €1.06 billion to cancel RWE offshore wind leases US President Donald Trump, long a critic of wind energy, has repeatedly dismissed wind turbines as unsightly and has labelled them an "economic and environmental disaster." -
Europe News Reports: Spanish authorities concerned over possible Ceuta migrant crossing on 15 August A report by Spain's Civil Guard said that an active online campaign exists with the potential to mobilise people, but whether it will actually result in a mass crossing, how many people would be involved, and who is behind it all remain unknown. -
Business Budget carrier easyJet confirms €6.6 billion takeover by US private equity firm EasyJet was founded by British-Cypriot entrepreneur Stelios Haji-Ioannou in 1995 as a no-frills airline offering low-cost fares to destinations across Europe. -
Earth News Alsace farmers turn to pulses to cope with drought Four farmers in Bas-Rhin have turned to growing pulses to launch their own brand, "Graines d'Alsace", a bet on the future as droughts multiply across Europe. -
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Europe News Belarus designates Euronews’ website as 'extremist' media Euronews condemns Belarus’ obscure and unilateral decision to designate Euronews’ digital news coverage as “extremist,” a measure which exposes Euronews’ huge audience in Belarus to legal penalties for “storing or distributing” Euronews’ pan-European content. -
Sport UEFA may still boycott FIFA events as it says Infantino apology 'changes nothing' "Yesterday’s announcement that some people employed by the FIFA President (and whose careers depend on his favour) agree with him changes nothing," UEFA said in a statement on Thursday. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business France to ban unsolicited telemarketing calls from next week Despite a raft of measures in recent years, cold calls still plague daily life in France. The government has now opted for a tougher crackdown. -
Europe News 'Extreme right-wing' ideology drives surge in referrals to UK anti-terror scheme According to the Home Office, a Prevent referral is made to police "when there are concerns that a person may be susceptible to radicalisation or could be at risk of becoming involved in or supporting terrorism." -
Europe News Ceuta mayor tells MEPs migrant 'invasion' left city traumatised, demands immediate deportations Scenes of tens of thousands of people entering the Spanish enclave from Morocco have reignited the European Union's debate on what to do about people smuggling and trafficking, as well as border security. -
Culture news From the Crucifixion to pop art: how humanity has painted solar eclipses From the Nebra Sky Disc to Roy Lichtenstein's pop art, and from Rubens and Ribera to American Howard Russell Butler, the solar eclipse has been depicted in painting for millennia, mixing religious symbolism, scientific curiosity and aesthetic fascination. -
Europe News Explainer: What is people smuggling – and why are EU rules to fight it still stalled? European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner has urged the European Parliament to adopt an anti-people smuggling law in response to the recent migration incident in Ceuta. Critics warn that the proposed legislation could criminalise humanitarian aid. -
Travel News Great British ‘foodie staycation’ summer: 25.2m get a taste for holidays at home in 2026 According to new research, 25.2 million British adults will enjoy a staycation over the summer months, a 40% increase from 2025, with food tourism playing a key role in holiday planning. -
No Comment Rome's Spin Time residents sleep outside after fire, amid heatwave About 400 Spin Time residents sleep outside in Rome after a fire forced their evacuation, with volunteers helping during a heatwave. -
Culture news Why do so many hit songs sound alike? Meet the 'Gen Alpha melody' What do Tiesto, Troye Sivan and The Strokes have in common? A Danish musicologist thinks he has the answer. -
Europe News Afghan man Farhad N. jailed for life for 2025 Munich car-ramming that killed two The attack was one of several committed by foreign nationals in the run-up to last year's general election that inflamed debate on immigration and security. -
Tech News Meta launches Muse Code tool amid AI hacking revelations Meta’s announcement comes shortly after OpenAI and Anthropic also reported that their AI models had breached other companies during testing. -
Cinema 'Distressing' imagery: From 'Ali G' to 'The Mummy' - Which movie posters have been banned since 2000? Content warning: Some of the movie posters featured in this article are NSFW and can feature images which some may find graphic or distressing. -
Europe News Europe heatwave puts all major Italian cities on red alert as Austria sets heat record The current heatwave has exposed vulnerabilities in public health systems, power generation, transportation networks and tourism infrastructure, forcing governments to adapt to more frequent periods of extreme weather. -
Health news Older or younger sibling? Birth order may affect health later in life The order in which children are born may shape their risk of developing dozens of diseases, from autism and allergies to substance abuse. -
Europe News EU discusses extra financial support for Spain after record Ceuta migrant surge The European Commission is discussing with Spanish officials fresh financial support to potentially bolster border force and humanitarian assistance as the city of Ceuta grapples with the aftermath of an unprecedented surge of migrant arrivals. -
No Comment Moment rare Amur tiger is released into Kazakh wild Kazakhstan released the Amur tiger Umit into the Ile-Balkhash Nature Reserve, marking a key step in a project to restore a wild tiger population to Central Asia for the first time in more than 70 years. -
Europe News Explosive drone: Why Leipzig/Halle airport keeps becoming a target for sabotage Leipzig/Halle is one of Europe’s most important cargo airports and a key hub for military transport. After the latest incident, the question arises again: why does this site repeatedly become a focus of suspected sabotage? -
Travel News Could Scotland’s Caledonian Sleeper train soon be on track for Europe? Scotland could soon be connected directly to mainland Europe by rail as a new working group begins exploring the possibility of extending the Caledonian Sleeper service beyond London. -
Europe News Russian drones attack German cargo ship 'EMIL' in Black Sea, media reports The German cargo ship "EMIL" was reportedly repeatedly targeted by Russian drones in the Black Sea. A fire broke out on board, leaving it unable to manoeuvre. All 11 crew members are said to be unharmed. -
Mobility Electric scooters: Lime, Bird and Dott fined €2.6 million in Rome In Rome, the Antitrust authority fined Lime, Bird and Dott €2.6 million for blocking free-ride offers, as Italy defends the service and Europe moves to ban it. -
Business Switch 2 and Mario movie send Nintendo profits soaring by 54% Kyoto-based games giant posts a jump in net profit for the April-June quarter, helped by continued demand for its Switch 2 console -
Europe News Portugal seizes five tonnes of cocaine in Atlantic bust Portuguese authorities intercepted a cargo ship in the Atlantic and seized around five tonnes of cocaine in a multinational operation. Three foreign nationals were arrested as officials said Portugal has already confiscated more cocaine in 2026 than in all of last year. -
North Korea North Korea fires at least one ballistic missile into sea, South Korea's military says North Korea has repeatedly declared itself an "irreversible" nuclear state since leader Kim Jong- un's 2019 summit with US President Donald Trump collapsed over the scope of denuclearisation and sanctions relief. -
No Comment Record-low Danube exposes sandbanks, strands boats in Serbia Record-low Danube water levels in northern Serbia expose sandbanks, dry marinas and leave cargo vessels stranded along the river. -
Europe News Sweden to hand over Russian 'shadow fleet' ship to Ukraine, court documents show Moscow's "shadow fleet" consists of vessels used to skirt Western sanctions. They are often ageing ships in poor condition, without proper insurance and with opaque ownership. -
Lifestyle Forgiving or forgetting? Why the Met Gala’s choice to honour John Galliano is so controversial The visionary designer's career retrospective has sparked debate over forgiveness, forgetfulness and fashion's highest honour. -
Climate El Niño could unleash ocean heat that sends 2026 into record-breaking territory This summer's heat is human caused, not from El Niño – but the climate phenomenon is set to release pent-up ocean heat. -
Culture news Dreaming of seeing the Colosseum after dark? Italy extends opening hours at major cultural sites Italy is extending the opening hours of some of its most famous monuments during August in a pilot programme aimed at improving visitor access and easing summer crowds. The Colosseum, the Pantheon and Milan's Castello Sforzesco will remain open at night. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News Tokyo, Porto and Melbourne named the world’s best cities for Gen Z by Time Out Half of the top 20 cities for those born between 1997 and 2012 are in Europe. -
Economy Trump administration refunds $100 billion in “Liberation Day” tariffs The refunds follow a February US Supreme Court 6-3 ruling stating that Trump had acted beyond the Congress’ tax-setting authority and had no constitutional authority to impose these import taxes. -
Europe News Hungary's Parliament to vote on new president as the country awaits Magyar's candidate The parliamentary vote comes just weeks after chess champion Judit Polgár rejected the prime minister's nomination. Magyar has not revealed his candidate yet, but he has met with several high-profile public figures. -
The Cube Old videos and AI-generated images spread online about Ceuta crossings As genuine images from the mass crossings into Ceuta spread online, users shared AI-generated photographs and recycled footage with misleading captions to muddy the waters. -
Culture news Francesco Guccini, Italian singer-songwriter, dies aged 86 Francesco Guccini, one of the masters of Italian songwriting and culture, has died aged 86 in Pavana. The funeral will be private, with a public ceremony in September. -
Travel News 60 years uniting the banks of the Tagus: 25 de Abril Bridge remains Portugal's busiest crossing Opened in 1966, the 25 de Abril Bridge is marking its 60th anniversary. The crossing between Lisbon and Almada remains the busiest over the Tagus, with around 150,000 vehicles a day, while a new road-rail link between Chelas and Barreiro is planned. -
Health news West Nile virus spreads in Europe? Greece reports surge, Italy leads infections, first case in Germany Greece and Italy are reporting the highest West Nile virus activity in Europe this season. -
Europe News Migrant flows to Greece down 34% in 2026, maritime affairs minister says The sharpest decline is in migration flows from Turkey, down 59%, while arrivals from Libya showed a far smaller drop of about 4%. -
Europe News Magyar optimistic about Paks nuclear power station restart as Danube water levels rise According to Péter Magyar, the water level has already climbed several centimetres above the critical threshold. -
Europe News More than 1,100 years old: Germany's oldest tree discovered On a remote meadow in the Allgäu stands a living history book: a yew that may have thrived for over 1,100 years, possibly Germany's oldest tree. The gnarled giant near Steibis has outlasted generations. -
Europe News Ukraine hits refineries deep inside Russia as Moscow strikes train station and ship More than four years after the start of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine, diplomacy is at a standstill and the two countries are ramping up long-range strikes, causing a growing number of civilian casualties. -
Travel News Fancy living in the Lake Como villa from Casino Royale? An apartment inside is now on sale A two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Villa La Gaeta has just been listed by Italy Sotheby's International Realty. -
Culture news Disney and TikTok strike content-sharing deal with short-form videos to be added to Disney+ The deal will allow TikTok content creators to officially gain access to Disney assets and aims to boost short-form programming on Disney+. -
No Comment Smoke towers above Washington forests as firefighting continues Aerial footage shows wildfire smoke over central and eastern Washington as helicopters drop water on forest fires while crews reinforce containment lines. -
USA Trump dismisses reports of munitions shortages, says US has 'massive amounts' The Washington Post reported that Trump demanded answers about the munitions shortages from Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth last Friday, when they attended a cabinet meeting at the Camp David presidential retreat. -
Culture news New Melania Trump series coming to Amazon Prime after huge losses for controversial 'Melania' documentary A new documentary series focusing on Melania Trump is coming this fall, following the critical and box office flop that was the controversial 'Melania' movie. -
Australia Australia politician Mark Parton admits texting 'my job is boring' during meeting After initially denying the complaint in full as a "smear", he told journalists on Thursday that he did send the text but denied that it was to a sex worker. -
EU.XL Why the EU is betting on prevention in its new wildfire strategy Europe's record-breaking wildfires forced the EU to rewrite its wildfire playbook, shifting its strategy and billions in funding from battling flames to preventing catastrophic fires before they start. -
Japan Hiroshima marks 81 years since atomic bombing as mayor deplores pursuit of nuclear weapons Survivors have expressed frustration and worry over growing support for the possession of nuclear weapons for deterrence by the international community, including Japan. -
Europe News The last neutrals: Can four EU states adapt to Europe's defence shift? Europe is rearming, Russia is threatening, and faith in the defensive protection given by the United States is wavering. Even as the bloc prepares for a more dangerous future, four EU countries are holding firm to neutrality. -
Thailand Myanmar ex-junta chief seeks political legitimacy on first Thailand trip as civilian leader Fighting between Myanmar's military and myriad rebel factions has spilled over the long border with Thailand, which hosts millions of refugees from Myanmar. -
Ecotech Short-haul electric flights could be a European reality in less than four years “Electric and hybrid flights are a core part of the solution to making short-haul travel more sustainable, and less dependent on imported jet fuel.” -
Health news Weight-loss drugs tied to lower fracture risk in diabetes patients, study finds Weight-loss medicines linked to 21% lower fracture risk in type 2 diabetes patients, a new study found, challenging assumptions that rapid weight loss inevitably raises fracture risk. -
Markets European stocks hit record highs: The 10 best performers of 2026 The STOXX Europe 600 has reached record highs. Meet the 10 best-performing European stocks of 2026 and what is fuelling their gains. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | August 6th, 2026 – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this August 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Germany's brigade key to deterring Russia, Lithuanian FM tells Euronews As Germany prepares to permanently station thousands of troops in Lithuania, Foreign Minister Kęstutis Budrys explains why Vilnius believes the deployment is essential to preserving peace. -
Tech News Younger children who use social media heavily get worse grades, study finds Being on social media from an early age is linked to weaker performances in Italian and maths, yet the same cannot be said for English, the study finds. -
Europe News 'Red Orbán' or visionary? Ceuta crisis puts Sánchez's EU standing under scrutiny The Ceuta crisis exposed Spain’s growing marginalisation within Europe. Analysts say Sánchez’s disputes with EU partners over security, migration, China and defence are reinforcing perceptions of an increasingly isolated Madrid. -
Destinations City breaks without the crowds: Europe’s top ‘second cities’ to visit Skip the unending queues for Europe’s second cities. From Croatia’s Adriatic coast to northern France, these destinations promise culture, history and local charm without the crowds. -
Europe News Hungry for cash: where will the EU find the money? The EU's next long-term budget needs to be organised ahead of critical elections in several member states next year – and at the centre of the debate is the question of where the bloc should get fresh money. Euronews provides an overview of which proposals might fly. -
Health news Medicines watchdog approves first-ever mRNA-based flu shot in the US The US medicines regulator approved the first-ever mRNA-based vaccine in the US against flu for seniors. -
Culture news Starlite: The 'Disney' of music makes Marbella one of Europe's top experiential destinations Thousands of travellers no longer come to the Costa del Sol just for sun and sea. They now seek an experience mixing gigs, food, nature and nightlife in a unique format that could be exported abroad. -
Sport Infantino vows to carry on as FIFA chief following crisis meeting FIFA issued a statement late on Wednesday saying that Infantino retained the "full support" of Secretary General Mattias Grafström and members of the FIFA management board.