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Portugal's World Cup victory sparks celebrations in Lisbon

Thousands of fans in Lisbon celebrated Portugal's 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup tournaments.

24/06/2026

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

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First whales killed as Iceland restarts commercial hunt

Iceland resumes commercial whaling after a two-year pause, with two fin whales processed at the Hvalur facility, reigniting controversy and protests.

24/06/2026

Europe News

Two workers for a Norwegian demining charity killed in Ukraine

The NPA has more than 450 staff based in Ukraine, where it has been carrying out mine clearance activities since 2023.

24/06/2026

Climate

Heat records shattered as Spain sets double June high

Spain's state meteorological agency, Aemet, reported that Monday and Tuesday were the hottest June days on record in mainland Spain since at least 1950.

24/06/2026

Business

EU proposes tax overhaul to cut business costs by €8 billion a year

The reform would reduce the compliance burden for businesses and facilitate cross-border payments.

24/06/2026

Europe News

EU diplomatic service announces new top posts with defence focus

The EEAS has named Kajsa Ollongren as secretary general, with Matti Maasikas and David Cvach in deputy roles. The defence-focused appointments come as the bloc's foreign policy machinery faces increasing pressure.

24/06/2026

Europe News

EU scales back Ukraine's accession plans due to Hungarian resistance

Faced with renewed resistance from Hungary, the EU has been forced to change plans and now aims to unblock two, rather than five, accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova before the summer break.

24/06/2026

Europe News

Senior UK minister rules out leadership challenge

Jones' decision removes a major obstacle standing between Burnham and the UK's top job and could mean the latter is in Downing Street as early as July.

24/06/2026

Economy

Brent crude falls below $74 for first time since Iran war began

Brent crude dropped below $74 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since the start of the Iran war in late February, as investors continued to price out the geopolitical risk premium that had driven energy markets higher during the conflict.

24/06/2026

Make it Work

Portugal's €1.5bn push for vocational training

In partnership with the European Commission

Portugal is pushing vocational training, backed by nearly €1.5bn in EU funding, to prepare 55% of its secondary school students for in-demand jobs.

24/06/2026

Art

National Portrait Gallery removes artwork after Churchill controversy

The London-based museum has faced controversy over a video installation blaming Winston Churchill for a colonial-era famine in India.

24/06/2026

Health news

‘No further delays’: WHO chief urges leaders to act amid heatwave

With soaring temperatures in Europe taking a toll on human health, WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus urged world leaders to “prioritise investment in climate-resilient health systems.”

24/06/2026

Health news

Belgium under health alert as record-high heatwave hits the continent

Belgium joins the list of European countries on alert due to extreme temperatures as record-high heatwaves hit the continent.

24/06/2026

Destinations

‘Aperol Spritz index’: Cities to visit for an affordable orange tipple

If you love the bright orange beverage but don’t love the price tag attached to it in many bars, here’s where you should be heading.

24/06/2026

The Cube

Meloni-Trump spat: What do the polls say about Meloni's popularity?

A dispute between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and US President Donald Trump has sparked debate about her standing with voters.

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

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Giesinger celebrates Munich beer culture, pushes for Oktoberfest place

Munich Brewers’ Day 2026 brings processions, ceremony and beer celebrations to Marienplatz and Viktualienmarkt, honouring the city’s brewing guild tradition.

24/06/2026

Culture news

Cate Blanchett in Brussels bid to give actors more control over AI

Hollywood heavyweight Cate Blanchett is behind a new free online tool which allows artists to give or withhold permission for their image to be used by artificial intelligence.

24/06/2026

Travel News

Ten years after Brexit, travel rules confusion remains widespread

From passport validity rules and healthcare cover to new EU border checks and visa requirements, many British travellers are still unsure what Brexit means for their European holidays.

24/06/2026

Climate

Europe heatwave: Power cuts, school closures and 40 deaths in France

Extreme weather is getting worse as climate change speeds up.

24/06/2026

Business

Defence giant KNDS unveils IPO plans as valuation could top €15bn

The Franco-German manufacturer behind the Leopard and Leclerc battle tanks, KNDS, has officially announced its plans for an IPO, listing shares in Paris and Frankfurt within weeks, capitalising on Europe's race to rebuild its military capacity.

24/06/2026

Europe News

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

Business

New EU crypto rules could force hundreds of firms to exit the market

The EU's landmark MiCA crypto rules take full effect on 1 July. Yet by May, fewer than one in five of the bloc's 1,200-plus registered crypto firms had secured the licence needed to keep serving European clients.

24/06/2026

Europe News

Twelve EU countries seek extra funds to cope with energy transition

The member states are historically more dependent on fossil fuels than other EU countries, and have benefited since 2021 from special funding to cope with the accelerating shift to renewable energy sources.

24/06/2026

Culture news

Cate Blanchett launches free tool to protect identity from AI

The acclaimed Australian actor presented her Human Consent Registry at the European Parliament. The tool allows people to protect their likeness from being used by AI.

24/06/2026