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Culture news

IKEA’s Dorothée Gardon on navigating AI innovation and viral moments

At Cannes Lions, IKEA’s Global Marketing Strategy & Integrated Media Director Dorothée Gardon spoke to Euronews Culture about how the Swedish brand is navigating a fast-changing media landscape shaped by AI and creativity.

30/06/2026

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Lightning hits Eiffel Tower during violent storm in Paris

Lightning struck the Eiffel Tower as a powerful thunderstorm swept across Paris on Saturday night, sending visitors scrambling for shelter. The dramatic weather followed days of record-breaking heat in France, where authorities say the extreme temperatures contributed to a sharp rise in deaths.

29/06/2026

Europe

More than 1,300 excess deaths in Europe amid brutal heatwave, WHO says

Temperatures have topped 40°C across parts of Europe this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts.

28/06/2026

Climate

Heatwave in Paris: Vet treats pets suffering from the heat

Several days of extreme heat across France are sending large numbers of pets to the vet.

26/06/2026

Europe

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.

26/06/2026

Earth News

Paris court orders TotalEnergies to account for customers' emissions

A partial victory, the ruling stopped short of making TotalEnergies directly liable for its customers’ actions.

26/06/2026

Business

Binance halts EU crypto services amid MiCA licence failure

The world's largest crypto exchange is pulling out of multiple EU markets after withdrawing its Greek licence application before a June 30 deadline.

25/06/2026

Climate

Parisians sleep in parks to cool down during heatwave

Some Parisians are spending the night in city parks to escape sweltering apartments as an intense heatwave continues across France.

25/06/2026

Climate

France takes nuclear reactors offline amid record heatwave

EDF cites environmental rules protecting river ecosystems as rising water temperatures force output cuts at sites on the Seine and Rhone.

25/06/2026

Europe

French navy boards suspected Russian "ghost fleet" oil tanker

The French navy boarded a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia's so-called "ghost fleet" in the Mediterranean, the fifth such operation since September 2025, as Paris steps up efforts to enforce sanctions linked to the war in Ukraine.

25/06/2026

Climate

Paris' zinc rooftops are a deadly heat trap for residents

In France's historic heatwave, Paris’ dreamy rooftops become a heat-trapping nightmare.

25/06/2026

Europe

France intercepts Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off coast of Sicily

It comes after the UK announced earlier this month that it had intercepted and boarded the Russian shadow fleet tanker "Smyrtos" in the English Channel.

25/06/2026

Tech News

Station F turns nine with one eye on France's looming election

The biggest threat to France's startup scene isn't the market or AI. It's the ballot box, according to data from startup incubator Station F.

25/06/2026

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.

24/06/2026

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.

24/06/2026

Europe

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.

24/06/2026

Culture news

LEGO's Julia Goldin named European CMO of the Year at Cannes Lions

Chosen by more than 800 marketing leaders from across Europe, Julia Goldin was recognised for helping transform LEGO into a global cultural brand through partnerships spanning entertainment, gaming and sport.

23/06/2026

Europe

20 drownings reported as 54 French departments remain on red alert

After an exceptionally hot day yesterday, with temperatures above 40°C in some cities, the heatwave continues: 54 départements are on red alert this Tuesday 23 June in France.

23/06/2026

Culture news

Newly uncovered Mozart manuscript gets world premiere in France

The French National Library recovered a previously unknown manuscript by the world-famous Austrian composer, bringing to light seven new pieces for flute and harp.

23/06/2026

Culture news

Céline Dion teases new song ahead of concert comeback

After a sold-out concert residency and a first single, Céline Dion has teased a new song to be released on 3 July.

23/06/2026

Climate

Mont Blanc glacier melts faster as second heatwave hits France

The Bossons Glacier in France’s Chamonix Valley is showing fresh signs of rapid retreat as a second heatwave of 2026 grips parts of Europe.

23/06/2026

Mobility

From hydrogen planes to AI: Inside Bertrand Piccard's green ambitions

'Be a pioneer, not a dinosaur’: Swiss explorer Bertrand Piccard is betting on hydrogen-powered flights to inspire a generation

23/06/2026

Culture news

Explained: Why did a French town cancel a play about refugees?

A mayor's decision to cancel a play about refugees has caused uproar in France and raised concerns about the far-right's grip on culture.

22/06/2026

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Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris

Paris faces extreme heat as crowds use fountains and the Canal Saint-Martin to cool off, while authorities impose alerts and safety measures.

22/06/2026

Tech News

You have to fail at AI to succeed, says Amazon Web Services executive

"AI is a wonderful thought partner — but it's not a tastemaker," says AWS marketing chief Julie White in an interview with Euronews Next.

22/06/2026

Culture news

Why France is looking to tighten its grip on free parties

On Monday, the French National Assembly will start reviewing a new governmental bill aiming to crack down on unauthorised outdoor gatherings, or 'free parties'.

22/06/2026