Business Netflix and France’s TF1 join forces as traditional TV struggles All Netflix members in France will be able to watch TF1’s channels directly on the streaming platform as part of their existing subscription. 18/06/2025
Culture news Cancelled ‘Beauty and the Beast’ book 'finally' released in France The modern retelling of the classic fairytale was commissioned and then cancelled by the French Ministry of Education. Artists and politicians expressed support for the book's release. 18/06/2025
Europe News After 17 years, EU anti-discrimination bill hits a dead end Despite broad support from the member states, opposition from a few countries has blocked progress on the Equal Treatment directive, prompting the Commission to shift focus to non-legislative measures — a move criticised by NGOs and civil society groups. 18/06/2025
Tech News Exclusive: EU Parliament at odds with Amazon over hearing with boss The hearing is scheduled for 26 June and is a precondition for getting the access badges back. 18/06/2025
Europe News EU pet protection plan barks up wrong tree, MEPs and NGOs warn Driven by good intentions, the EU’s first-ever legislation on the welfare of cats and dogs is currently under discussion, but it’s raising concerns that it could unintentionally fuel illegal pet trade. 18/06/2025
Business Airbus pledges higher dividends as it confirms financial guidance The pan-European aerospace firm said it would increase shareholder returns and leave its 2025 financial targets unchanged in an attempt to reassure investors. 18/06/2025
No Comment Watch: Mass swim in Berlin calls for end to Spree River ban Around 200 Berliners leapt into the Spree River on Tuesday to demand an end to a century-old swimming ban in the city’s central district. 18/06/2025
Europe News Australia and Canada next in line after UK for defence deal with EU Canada and Australia are both in the NATO military alliance, alongside 23 EU member states. 18/06/2025
Tech News Commission finds AliExpress in breach of illegal content rules At the same time, the platform’s voluntary commitments as part of the DSA probe on other areas have been made binding. 18/06/2025
Culture news Renowned pianist and writer Alfred Brendel dies aged 94 Over a six-decade career, Brendel became known for his interpretations of classical masters including Beethoven, Mozart and Schubert. 18/06/2025
Tech News Dutch government says kids under age 15 should not use social media The guidance differentiates between social media sites like TikTok and Instagram and messaging services like WhatsApp. 18/06/2025
Europe News England and Wales police to collect ethnicity data on child sex abuse The announcement follows a series of recommendations by Baroness Casey made in her audit on 'grooming gangs', which found that Asian men were overrepresented in three local areas – but more data was needed to gain a national picture. 18/06/2025
Earth News Berliners jump into Spree River to show its clean enough to swim in Berliners want to lift a 100-year Spree River swimming ban, citing improved water quality and rising urban heat. 18/06/2025
Europe News Exclusive: EU visa rule change set to target Israeli citizens Mechanism to suspend short-stay visa-free travel into the EU has been reformed to include human rights breaches, and Israel could be one of the first countries affected. 18/06/2025
Sport Japan shines as Tanaka claims -70kg gold and Murao triumphs in all-Japanese -90kg final Shiho Tanaka takes her long-awaited first World title in -70kg. Sanshiro Murao defeats reigning champion Tajima in golden score to capture -90kg gold. Day 5 in Budapest belongs to Japan, with power, precision, and podium domination. 18/06/2025
Health news Smokers buying cigarettes abroad after the Netherlands raised taxes The Dutch public health agency said policy changes are needed to prevent smokers from evading the country’s high tobacco taxes by buying these products abroad. 18/06/2025
Europe News Israel's Rafael threatens to sue France over Paris Air Show shutdown Rafael and other Israeli arms companies were blocked from exhibiting at the Paris Air Show for refusing to remove attack weapons from display. The firms say the move is discriminatory and are preparing legal action. 17/06/2025
Europe News Poland adds minefields to border barriers with Russia Authorities in Warsaw say they have added minefields to the "East Shield" project, the name given to the protective barrier at the border with Russia and Belarus. Construction began in November last year and now occurs year-round, seven days a week. 17/06/2025
Europe News Austrian gunman was obsessed with school shootings, police say The 21-year-old, who meticulously planned the attack at his former high school in Graz, killed nine students and a teacher. 17/06/2025
EU Decoded Will a new strategy improve European water management? One third of the EU is affected by water scarcity and with water pollution and high demand for water, more investment and innovation is needed. We look at the pros and cons of the proposals in the new European Water Resilience Strategy. 17/06/2025
No Comment Seven injured as powerful storm lashes Croatia's western coast A powerful summer storm swept across western parts of Croatia’s coast on Monday night, injuring seven people and causing widespread damage in the Istrian region. 17/06/2025
Earth News Banks ‘show true colours’ with fossil fuel financing surge last year In total, banks have financed fossil fuels to the tune of €6.9 trillion since the Paris Agreement was signed. 17/06/2025
Europe News Portugal arrests six people linked to far-right group Authorities seized several explosives, firearms — some built with 3D printers — and rounds of ammunition and knives in the operation, police said in a statement. 17/06/2025
Europe News EU Parliament to criminalise AI-generated child abuse material EU lawmakers from left to right voted by landslide to criminalise AI-generated child abuse images. The sweeping law also tackles grooming, livestreaming, sextortion and age of consent, aiming to close loopholes and protect children across the EU. 17/06/2025
Health news Hundreds of Lithuanian nursing students to get free tuition The EU-funded initiative aims to combat the Baltic country’s nursing shortages. 17/06/2025
Europe News The EU seeks to slash red tape for defence as money 'is not enough' The EU is racing to adapt its defence posture to the threat posed by Russia amid uncertainty over Washington's continued military support. 17/06/2025