No Comment Zelenskyy visits Kyiv strike site, calls for global pressure on Russia Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the Solomianskyi district of Kyiv on Thursday morning, where a Russian missile strike on Tuesday killed 28 people and injured 142. 19/06/2025
Europe News USAID budget cuts emboldened Russian disinfo, Ukrainian media say Media workers across Ukraine have had to cut back on reporting following USAID cuts, while many fear that this is feeding into the hands of the Kremlin's disinformation campaigns. 19/06/2025
Economy Bank of England holds interest rates amid intensifying inflation risks As widely expected, the Bank of England kept interest rates on hold as fears grow that the conflict between Israel and Iran will escalate to involve the United States. This would likely send oil prices soaring and push UK inflation further above target. 19/06/2025
Europe News Ukraine’s parliament passes dual citizenship bill to motivate returns The bill allowing dual citizenship in Kyiv’s attempt to motivate Ukrainians to return to their home country must now be signed by the president, which is expected to be a mere formality, before entering into force, 19/06/2025
Economy Swiss central bank cuts interest rate to zero to fight deflation The step was widely anticipated but fuels concerns over a potential return to negative rates. 19/06/2025
Russia Putin wants to broker Israel-Iran deal while ramping up war in Ukraine The offer to mediate between Israel and Iran comes as Russia has intensified its war against Ukraine, including striking residential buildings in Kyiv. 19/06/2025
EuroVerify Out-of-context videos mislead social users on Israel-Iran conflict Euroverify has detected several unrelated videos being misleadingly linked to the current conflict online. 19/06/2025
Culture news Death of French rapper Werenoi sparks debate about music and Islam The recent death of beloved French rapper Werenoi has created a dilemma for some of his fans: should they stop listening to his music, out of respect for his Muslim faith? 19/06/2025
Ecotech Report reveals huge solar power potential of abandoned coal mines “The same ground that powered the industrial era can help power the climate solutions we now urgently need,” analysts say of the 300 GW solution. 19/06/2025
No Comment Skies over Fanø burst with colour as International Kite Festival begin The sky above Fanø’s windswept beaches has become a moving canvas, with more than 25,000 kites in flight — from shark shapes to soaring dragons. 19/06/2025
Europe News EU divided over Israel's right to bomb Iran Not all EU countries believe Israel’s attack on Iran is legal under international law, and the differences will be on display when ambassadors meet in Brussels on Thursday ahead of a summit of heads of state and government taking place next week. 19/06/2025
Sport Judo: Bellandi conquers -78kg, Kanikovskiy dominates -100kg on Day 6 in Budapest Olympic champ Bellandi adds World gold after a gripping final. In -100kg, Kanikovskiy delivers a brilliant performance to claim his first World title. Day 6 closes with two memorable victories and sets the stage for tomorrow’s heavyweight showdowns. 19/06/2025
Health news Exclusive: At-home spit test certified as a contraceptive in Europe The test, which uses saliva to track a hormone that plays a role in fertility, is expected to roll out across Europe this year. 19/06/2025
Europe News Spain's parliament turns chaotic as Sánchez and opposition trade barbs Tensions ran high as Santiago Abascal of Vox and PP lawmakers demanded Sánchez's resignation, while Sánchez shifted the focus to corruption within the opposition party. 19/06/2025
Europe News EU Parliament seeks extension to time for spending EU post-COVID money MEPs want an 18-month extension to keep financing some projects - the current deadline is August 2026. 18/06/2025
Ukraine Rising Kyiv death toll heightens Europe’s concerns over Russia Amid warnings from the EU of Russia’s plans for prolonged aggression in Europe, NATO’s chief warned that Russia could be prepared to attack an ally within the next five years. 18/06/2025
Europe News MEPs clash in fierce debate on Hungary's Pride ban at EU Parliament Centrist and leftist MEPs called on the EU to act against Hungary over the LGBTQ+ Pride ban, while the far right defended the move of Viktor Orbán's government. Around 70 MEPs will travel to Budapest next weekend to support LGBTQ+ rights. 18/06/2025
Belgium Middle East conflict adds uncertainty to trade tension, IMF chief says Former European Commission Vice-President and current IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva spoke to Euronews about the state of the global economy amid escalating trade tensions and the outbreak of a new conflict involving Iran. 18/06/2025
Belarus Tsikhanouskaya: Lukashenka 'cannot be trusted' in US envoy visit US envoy Keith Kellogg is reportedly due to travel to Minsk to discuss Russia's war in Ukraine with Belarus President Aliaksandr Lukashenka. 18/06/2025
Europe News China hits back at von der Leyen's 'baseless, biased' speech at G7 The much-speculated EU-China reset looks in trouble after both sides exchanged sharp accusations in the last few days. 18/06/2025
Europe News 'We don't need Bezos': Venetians plan to protest billionaire's wedding The "No Space for Bezos" campaign plans to occupy the city's streets and canals to send the message that the Amazon founder is not welcome in the city, which is already saddled with massive overtourism. 18/06/2025
Earth News 50-50 chance UK will see another 40°C day in 12 years, Met Office says Many parts of England are expecting their first heatwave of the year this week, as the Met Office warns that hotter summers are on the way. 18/06/2025
Markets Israel-Iran conflict fuels best month for energy stocks since 2022 European energy stocks soar as the Israel-Iran conflict drives Brent crude up 20% in June. The EURO STOXX 600 Energy index has gained 8% over the same period, on track for its best month since October 2022. 18/06/2025
Health news Cannabis use doubles the risk of dying from heart disease, study finds The widespread popularity of cannabis, and its rising potency over the years, has prompted concerns about its potential health impacts. 18/06/2025
Business Rheinmetall partners with Anduril to build military drones for Europe German defence giant Rheinmetall and US defence tech company Anduril announced their plans to design and manufacture drones and rocket motors for Europe. 18/06/2025
Europeans' Stories Pesticides: a life ruined by glyphosate Ludovic Maugé, a former landscaper, thought he would live happily for many years to come on the coast of Brittany in France, where our reporter Valérie Gauriat met him. 18/06/2025