Asia

Philippines

Schoolchildren flee as canopy collapses during deadly Philippines quake

Children scream and run for cover as a school canopy collapses during the powerful earthquake that hit the southern Philippines, killing at least four people and injuring more than 200.

08/06/2026

Philippines

At least 32 killed as Philippines hit by 7.8 magnitude earthquake

The strongest earthquake to hit the Philippines this year was centered at sea and caused damage in a key coastal city, knocking down power and setting off 1-metre tsunami waves along nearby coasts, officials said.

08/06/2026

Israel

Netanyahu and Iran's military announce 'suspension' of attacks

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Israel's strikes on Iran had deterred them from further attacking, leading to a suspension of hostilities between the two parties.

07/06/2026

Israel

One killed and five injured in shooting attack in central Israel

Israeli media say the attacker carried out the shootings from inside his car, allowing him to reach several locations within a matter of minutes.

07/06/2026

Culture news

Cannes winner Jafar Panahi now faces prison and travel ban from Iran

On Sunday, Mostafa Nili, lawyer for Jafar Panahi, announced that a Tehran Revolutionary Court has rejected the objections and fully upheld the in-absentia verdict against the prominent Iranian filmmaker.

07/06/2026

Lebanon

Israeli strike kills nine including three Lebanese soldiers

Lebanon has accused Israel of undermining ceasefire efforts after an airstrike killed three members of its army in the country's south.

06/06/2026

Iran

Iran and US exchange strikes in latest threat to fragile ceasefire

The US claims to have intercepted Iranian drones before launching missile strikes on what it described as "radar sites" in the south of Iran.

06/06/2026

Kazakhstan

AI to enter Kazakh schools from 2026 in push for digital transformation

Kazakhstan plans to roll out AI-powered education tools in 500 schools by 2027 as part of a broader effort to personalise learning, strengthen digital skills and build a future-ready workforce.

06/06/2026

Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan denies claims of Israel using its soil in operations against Iran

Baku called the reports attributed to anonymous sources and unconfirmed by either Azerbaijan or Israel "completely groundless," telling Euronews it had never provided its territory for any action against a third country, including Iran, with which it shares a 700-kilometre border.

05/06/2026

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Lebanon: UN clears debris in Dibbine after Israeli withdrawal

UN peacekeepers and heavy machinery entered the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine on 5 June to clear debris left by recent fighting.

05/06/2026

Azerbaijan

Five sailors killed as cargo ships struck in Sea of Azov

The cargo vessels Natra and Zirkon — both bearing hallmarks of Russia's shadow fleet and heading to load grain at a port linked to looted Ukrainian supplies — were struck overnight near Taganrog.

05/06/2026

Azerbaijan

Smart pipelines: Can AI protect the world’s energy lifelines?

As ageing pipelines face growing risks, the energy industry is increasingly turning to AI and smart monitoring systems to improve their safety and efficiency.

05/06/2026

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Thousands join Jerusalem pride parade under tight security

Thousands joined Jerusalem Pride parade on 4 June, under heavy security, marching for equality and acceptance in a deeply conservative, religiously significant city.

05/06/2026

World News

Xi Jinping set for North Korea trip, the first visit since 2019

The trip comes just weeks after Xi separately hosted US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing.

05/06/2026

China

Beijing slams US comments on Tiananmen Square crackdown as 'smear'

On 4 June 1989, the Chinese government sent troops and tanks to crush protests calling for political reform in and around the central square in the capital Beijing.

04/06/2026

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Gaza city residents survey destruction after overnight Israeli airstrike

Gaza residents surveyed extensive damage on 4 June after an overnight Israeli airstrike hit an apartment in the Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood of Gaza City.

04/06/2026

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Gaza: Families mourn victims after overnight Israeli strikes that killed at least nine

Families gathered in Gaza City to mourn relatives killed on 4 June after overnight Israeli airstrikes in Gaza City, according to local hospitals.

04/06/2026

World News

Hezbollah official: Militant group rejects proposed truce with Israel

A top Iranian general reiterated Tehran's demand for a full ceasefire in Lebanon on Thursday and called for Israel to pull troops back to where they were when the wider war began.

04/06/2026

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka care home owner in custody after overnight fire kills 12

Police said initial witness accounts suggested that the fire originated in a storeroom where dozens of mattresses were stacked.

04/06/2026

Business

Hong Kong wants to be a bridge between China and Central Asia

High-level Hong Kong delegation visited Kazakhstan and offered new partnership in several economy sectors including professional services for companies attempting to enter respective markets.

04/06/2026

Azerbaijan

There is no energy transition — only addition, experts say at Baku Energy Week

Grid infrastructure emerged as the forum's defining bottleneck on the last day of Baku Energy Week, as the IGU's chief of staff said that global consumption of oil, gas, coal and renewables is rising simultaneously, directly challenging the conventional narrative.

04/06/2026

Azerbaijan

US eyes stake in Azerbaijan pipelines after Trump-brokered peace deal

Washington wants in on Azerbaijan's pipelines and energy infrastructure, a senior US official said in Baku, as the two countries deepen economic ties following Trump's White House peace deal with Armenia.

04/06/2026

Europe News

Cyprus and Kazakhstan expand cooperation during Astana visit

Five cooperation agreements were signed during the first visit by a Cypriot president to Kazakhstan. The talks focused on trade, investment, transport and digital development, while new direct flights and diplomatic initiatives aim to strengthen links between Europe and Central Asia.

04/06/2026

Nepal

Sherpa guide believed dead on Everest found alive after a week

A Sherpa guide missing on Mount Everest for nearly a week was found alive crawling toward base camp and reunited with his family, who had already begun funeral rituals believing he had died.

04/06/2026

Tech News

From AI baristas to drones: Best and weirdest tech at Computex 2026

Euronews Next spotlights the most innovative and intriguing tech at the conference in Taiwan.

04/06/2026

Iran

Ayatollah says Iran delivered 'decisive blow' to 'malicious enemy'

In an unexpected statement on Thursday, Iran’s Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei said the “malicious enemy” has been defeated with “a decisive blow” to the US, in a possible signal of preparing the Iranian nation for an impending peace deal.

04/06/2026