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Watch: Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Versailles

US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at the Palace of Versailles on 18 June, marking a significant diplomatic step aimed at easing the Middle East conflict that has unsettled the region since February.

18/06/2026

Travel News

Explore Lisbon like a local: Seven tips for the seven hills

Venture off the beaten track and out of your comfort zone, dodge the crowds and, above all, steer clear of tourist traps. Here are seven ideas, one for each of Lisbon’s hills, devised by locals.

18/06/2026

Earth News

'Public health emergency': France heatwaves cause 5,400 deaths a year

Two studies warn of the health impact of heatwaves in France, with worsening risks in poorly adapted housing and the most deprived areas.

18/06/2026

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UK: Tommy Robinson’s Oxford Union debate sparks protests and free speech backlash

Tommy Robinson’s appearance at the Oxford Union prompts large protests and reignites the UK debate over free expression and platforms for extremists.

18/06/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Zelenskyy in town for talks with NATO and EU leaders

Also in this newsletter: Former US commander general Ben Hodges reacts to the signing of the US-Iran peace deal, and former French Economy Minister Bruno Le Maire tells Euronews the EU needs to function as a core group of six.

18/06/2026

Europe News

Ukraine strikes Moscow oil refinery for second time this week

It comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in Brussels.

18/06/2026

Economy

Where are the eurozone's cheapest and highest mortgage rates?

Borrowers in the Baltics pay just over twice what Maltese households do for a home loan, ECB data to April 2026 shows.

18/06/2026

Europe Today

NATO, Ukraine and the battle over Europe's future budget

NATO defence ministers are gathering to prepare for next month’s leaders’ summit in Ankara. Among those attending is Pentagon chief and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

18/06/2026

EU.XL

Synthetic opioids: can Europe keep up with a drug created every week?

Fifty new drugs were detected across Europe in 2025 alone, many of them highly potent synthetic opioids. Can the EU’s drugs strategy keep pace with an increasingly dangerous and fast-moving drug landscape?

18/06/2026

Europe News

EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine, China shock and €2 trillion budget

Russia's war on Ukraine, unfair Chinese competition and the next long-term budget top the agenda of the EU summit.

18/06/2026

Health news

How to stay safe as Europe braces for another scorching summer

Heatwaves can be dangerous, but simple measures can significantly reduce the risk of heat-related illness.

18/06/2026

Tech News

Lawsuits over child suicide and self-harm due to social media mount

Cases are being heard before courts in Italy and France, while the family of a Scottish teen is part of a lawsuit in the United States.

18/06/2026

Climate

A crisis 'unfolding': Why El Niño won’t just make Europe warmer

This year’s potentially record-breaking El Niño could impact food systems, energy production, economies, ecosystems and human wellbeing.

18/06/2026

France

Moment Trump signs US-Iran deal at Palace of Versailles

Video released by the French presidency shows Donald Trump signing an agreement aimed at ending the war with Iran during a dinner at Versailles, with French President Emmanuel Macron seated beside him.

18/06/2026

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Trump welcomed to Versailles for dinner with Macron

Donald Trump was welcomed to the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday evening for a private reception and dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron following the conclusion of the G7 summit in Evian.

17/06/2026

Europe News

VivaTech 2026: AI dominates as Bezos and Macron visit Paris show

VivaTech's 10th edition draws 200,000 visitors to Paris, with Jeff Bezos and Emmanuel Macron among the guests. AI dominates conversations on the show floor. Euronews finds a personal survival capsule for when the robots take over.

17/06/2026

Europe News

Row between Elon Musk and Germany's ZDF sparks major controversy

German broadcaster ZDF has reacted to a cease-and-desist suit from Elon Musk, deleting a line from a programme intro over his links to UK right-wing activist Tommy Robinson.

17/06/2026

Europe News

UN World Food Programme welcomes €695 million donation from US

The WFP has said it wants to reach 110 million people in the most acute need around the world this year, for which it would require €11 billion.

17/06/2026

Europe News

Finland's parliament backs lifting total ban on nuclear weapons

Finland dropped decades of military non-alliance to join NATO in April 2023 in response to Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

17/06/2026

Europe News

Europeans leave G7 relieved, balancing self-interest and flattery

Macron hailed the G7 as an "objectively successful" summit after leaders agreed on key issues from Ukraine and Iran to critical minerals. European officials point to growing convergence with Washington, but Trump's volatile diplomacy continues to cloud transatlantic relations.

17/06/2026

Europe News

Six takeaways from the G7 summit in Évian

G7 leaders gathered in France for a high-stakes meeting over the last three days to discuss Ukraine, the Middle East and world challenges. Here is what you need to know.

17/06/2026

The Ring

Can Europe compete economically with US and China? MEPs on The Ring

From Artificial Intelligence to rare minerals, from Trump's tariffs to China's cheap exports - in this edition MEPs Jörgen Walborn (EPP) and Lina Gálvez (S&D) talk about the global economic challenges that lie ahead and that impact all of us in Europe.

17/06/2026

Europe News

Zelenskyy heads to Brussels buoyed by new G7 commitments

Ukraine secured fresh G7 military and diplomatic backing, including air defence support, as pressure grows on Russia to negotiate.

17/06/2026

Europe News

Germany and Poland sign defence deal as European power balance shifts

Poland’s importance as a logistics hub for Ukraine, alongside its growing economy and heavy defence investment, has made it a compelling partner for Germany and other core European countries.

17/06/2026

Europe News

Spanish ex-PM Zapatero defends 'honesty' after graft hearing

The investigation into the Socialist titan comes as a string of graft probes into Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's family and former top political allies have threatened to topple his minority coalition.

17/06/2026

Europe News

NATO's Rutte heads to Washington to shore up alliance unity

EXCLUSIVE: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is travelling to Washington next Tuesday ahead of the annual NATO summit in Ankara in July. Relations between the US and its NATO allies have been strained after Trump accused European nations of abandoning the US during its war in Iran.

17/06/2026