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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

Travel News

Short breaks and family holidays drive Europe summer travel demand

From quick getaways to heatwave-avoiding escapes, new data from Trip.com reveals the trends that are shaping summer travel across Europe in 2026.

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 News

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

Business

Ferrari's marketing boss quits after backlash over first EV

The man who shaped Ferrari's image for more than a decade is leaving the company weeks after the troubled unveiling of its first electric car, with a former BMW executive drafted in to steady the brand.

25/06/2026

Europe News

Eleven EU countries urge methane rules pause amid energy security woes

The eleven EU countries say that the methane rules could jeopardise natural gas supply, especially from foreign suppliers who would face extra costs. Environmentalists warn the EU not to cave in to pressure while the United Nations urged world nations to do more to mitigate methane emissions.

25/06/2026

Europe News

Ukraine gets €3.2 billion from EU support loan, von der Leyen says

The announcement marks the first disbursement under the €90 billion loan. A second payment worth about €6 billion and dedicated to drone production is expected to be unveiled in the coming days.

25/06/2026

The Cube

The truth behind the viral video of a drone interceptor

A video widely shared on social media appears to show a handheld device intercepting a drone. While some users have hailed the system as a Ukrainian military innovation, others have claimed it is Russian technology. The Cube traced the footage to determine the origin and purpose of the device.

25/06/2026

EU.XL

Pay transparency isn't only about women. It exposes more inequalities

The EU's pay transparency rules can help close the gender pay gap and expose how Europe systematically underpays young, migrant, disabled and racialised workers.

25/06/2026

Travel News

Europe's largest river cruise ship to launch on the Danube next spring

The AmaRudi, AmaWaterways’ second double-width vessel, will accommodate 196 guests across 98 staterooms and suites when it launches in April 2027.

25/06/2026

Europe in Motion

How does Europe compare on protection against child sexual abuse?

New rules greenlighted this week will cover the use of AI in child abuse cases and considerably extend the limitation period to a minimum of 32 years.

25/06/2026

No Comment

Heatwave scorches Europe from London to Madrid as temperatures near 39C

A powerful heatwave swept across Europe, stretching from France to Spain and Belgium and pushing temperatures towards 39C, raising concerns about public safety and pressure on infrastructure.

25/06/2026

Ukraine

Trump says 'courageous' Zelenskyy 'doing pretty well' against Russia

"You have to say he's courageous, he's got great equipment, he's got great men, he's got fighters," Trump said of Zelenskyy.

25/06/2026

Europe Today

Newsletter: Can the Recovery Conference mend a fraying partnership?

In today's newsletter: A high-level conference in Gdańsk has been plagued by no-shows from the Ukrainian government, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte unveils "Trump Trillion" charts while at the Oval Office, and a Commissioner heads to Malta to address corruption.

25/06/2026

Culture news

DJ named alleged 'mastermind' of international drug trafficking ring

Popular Ibiza DJ Hugo Bianco has been named in a major Spain-US drug trafficking case. He is the alleged “mastermind” of an international drug trafficking network, and faces a nine-and-a-half prison sentence.

25/06/2026

Earth News

EU's energy crisis response is a 'fossil bail-out', says Greenpeace

Spain leads EU energy crisis spending, but Greenpeace says blanket fuel subsidies are propping up fossil fuels at the planet's expense.

25/06/2026

Europe Today

Ukraine seeks defence, energy deals in Poland as Macron meets Meloni

The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 kicks off today in Gdańsk, with Kyiv aiming to secure deals on defence capabilities, energy and economic cooperation. Meanwhile, France’s President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the French Riviera today for a major summit.

25/06/2026

EU.XL

Which EU countries fight pay gaps? Transparency rules split the bloc

Only four EU countries have implemented the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive, missing the June deadline meant to boost enforcement of equal pay rules across the bloc. Watch the video.

25/06/2026

Climate

Europe’s heatwave fuels record energy bills and lost wages

Europe’s heatwave endangers lives as well as incomes.

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

Economy

Which European countries are the cheapest and most expensive?

From Iceland to North Macedonia, consumer prices vary dramatically across Europe. New Eurostat data shows where everyday goods and services cost the most — and why prices alone do not tell the full story.

25/06/2026

Climate

What is heat stress and where is most affected in Europe?

Parts of Europe are witnessing up to 40 additional days with strong heat stress compared with the 1970s, according to a major new study.

25/06/2026

Health news

Deadly Hantavirus outbreak should end on 2 July, WHO says

The WHO says it will continue working with local authorities to investigate the causes and spread of the outbreak.

24/06/2026

The Ring

Will the UK rejoin the European Union? MEPs debate Brexit on The Ring

What has Brexit taught Europe about sovereignty, migration, economic competitiveness, democratic accountability, and disinformation? Has it strengthened the case for deeper European integration? MEPs debate the future of EU-UK relations on this edition of The Ring.

24/06/2026

Europe News

UK records hottest June day ever as Europe swelters in heatwave

The Met Office has warned that "exceptionally warm" temperatures are expected to continue through the middle of the week.

24/06/2026

Europe News

Europe's five largest military powers meet ahead of key NATO summit

The leaders of Europe's largest military powers met in Berlin on Wednesday in preparation for a pivotal NATO summit next month, to discuss support and security guarantees for Ukraine and how to strengthen the Atlantic Alliance's European Pillar.

24/06/2026