France confirms first Ebola case
The French doctor had been working in DR Congo, where more than 260 people are known to have died.
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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.
Two workers for a Norwegian demining charity killed in Russian strike on Ukraine
The NPA has more than 450 staff based in Ukraine, where it has been carrying out mine clearance activities since 2023.
Spain breaks its June heat record twice
Spain's State Meteorological Agency (Aemet) reported that Monday and Tuesday were the warmest June days on record in mainland Spain since at least 1950.
Madrid, Woody Allen's new cinematic muse
Woody Allen’s next film, set entirely in Madrid, will treat the city as a star. Filming begins in October, following in the footsteps of New York, Paris, Rome and Barcelona.
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.
European heatwave forces Eiffel Tower early closure and tourist attraction shutdowns
From the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to Buckingham Palace's Changing of the Guard, soaring temperatures are forcing attractions to close, shorten opening hours and cancel events as a heatwave grips Europe.
EU diplomatic service announces new top posts with strong 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.
Tehran labels framework deal 'US defeat' as Trump threatens to halt talks
Iranian key negotiator hailed the US–Iran framework deal as a “declaration of US defeat,” while Trump warned that talks would end immediately if reports that Tehran is seeking to impose tolls on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz prove to be true.
EU scales back Ukraine's accession timetable 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.
Senior UK minister rules out leadership challenge as Burnham edges closer to Downing Street
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.
Brent crude falls below $74 for first time since start of the Iran war
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.
'It will be easy to employ me' - Portugal pushes vocational training to fill skills gap
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.
Pearls of the Tian Shan: Exploring the natural wonders of Kolsai Lakes National Park
Kolsai Lakes National Park ranks among Kazakhstan’s top ecotourism destinations, attracting visitors with its pristine lakes, alpine landscapes and well-preserved ecosystems.
Grand Voyager | Exploring Nairobi
From roaming wildlife to luxury hidden retreats, Nairobi is a destination on every traveller's bucket list. But what is it about Kenya that makes it so unique?
Evo Morales warns of civil war from Chapare stronghold: 'I will not surrender'
Evo Morales speaks out from hiding in the Chapare jungle as Bolivia enters its seventh week of fuel, food and medicine shortages.
Didier Deschamps to miss France's match against Norway following the death of his mother
The France head coach has returned to France to attend his mother’s funeral. He is set to return to Boston on Saturday, the day after the French team's game against Norway.
National Portrait Gallery removes artwork after row over Churchill's legacy
The London-based museum has faced controversy over a video installation blaming Winston Churchill for a colonial-era famine in India.
Zuckerberg wants Meta to launch its own prediction market, report says
Prediction platforms Polymarket and Kalshi have made record profits this year, and now Mark Zuckerberg has reportedly directed tech giant Meta to build their own.
‘No further delays’: WHO chief urges leaders to act amid Europe’s deadly 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.”
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.
Rules before resources: Europe’s investment agenda for Central Asia
European officials and financial institutions attending the Tashkent International Investment Forum highlighted regulatory stability, project preparation and cross-border connectivity as essential conditions for future investment.
'Flesh-eating' bacteria threat spreads on Europe's beaches as seas warm
Summer starts with millions of tourists by the sea, but climate change is spreading Vibrio “flesh-eating” bacteria, forcing beach closures in Spain and alarming authorities, especially in the Mediterranean.
The ‘Aperol Spritz index’: European cities to visit for an affordable aperitivo
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.
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.
Greek Supreme Court rejects Laura Kövesi appeal over EU prosecutors' terms
Greece's top court ruled the EPPO lacked legal standing to challenge a domestic decision to limit prosecutors' terms to two years instead of five.
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.
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.
Hollywood stars oppose AI: how a new register protects artists' identities
A new free tool allows artists to decide whether or not to give the green light for their image to be used by artificial intelligence.
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.
Trump vs algae: Viral reactions as fencing goes up around Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
The Trump administration has been losing a war with algae in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Critics think it’s the perfect metaphor for Trump’s tenure as president, and the latest move to cover up the embarrassment has sent the internet into meltdown.
Red heatwave alerts spread across Europe with hottest day ever in France and 40 deaths from drowning
Extreme weather is getting worse as climate change speeds up.
European defence IPO: KNDS lays out listing plans that could value it at up to €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.
UAE trains connecting Abu Dhabi and Dubai set to launch this September
Etihad Rail will start its route between the UAE capital and Fujairah in late June, with further stations opening in the coming months.
Gulf banks want AI, but can they keep control of customer data?
As banks in the Gulf explore new AI tools, the focus is increasingly shifting from what the technology can do to how it can be used responsibly.
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.
World's fastest supercomputer is now from China, surpassing US and Germany
One of the most interesting use cases for the supercomputer is that it is key to developing models used in artificial intelligence (AI).
Latest news bulletin | June 24th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 24th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Europe's crypto reset: MiCA creates a single market as hundreds of firms face exit
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.
Twelve EU countries seek green funds beyond 2030 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.
Biggest city in Crimea without power after Ukraine strikes
Sevastopol's Moscow-installed governor warns there will be no electricity in some areas until the evening.
Venezuela plans biggest debt restructuring in history after Maduro's fall
Delcy Rodríguez’s interim government plans to acknowledge a $240 billion debt, far above market estimates, in a bid to return Venezuela to global markets.
Cate Blanchett launches free tool to help people 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 AII.
Kazakhstan signs €10bn in deals with Europe as Tokayev wraps Brussels visit
During President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's visit to Brussels, strategic documents were signed with the EU, and 30 commercial deals were concluded with EU companies, with the EU being the Central Asian country's largest trading and investment partner.
Rheinmetall sinks as Germany axes mega-warship project after spending €2.3bn
Rheinmetall shares fell sharply after Berlin scrapped its F126 frigate programme, a project that has already cost taxpayers around €2.3bn.
2 billion down the drain? German defence minister cancels world's largest frigate
Defence Minister Boris Pistorius now wants smaller ships for the German navy instead of the planned world’s largest frigate, reports Der Spiegel; 2 billion euros have already gone into the project.
Power outages hit France as record heatwave set to peak
About 68,000 homes in Brittany have been affected, with electricity unlikely to be fully restored until Wednesday night.
Paris neighborhood fighting the heatwave with with 'Ciné-clim' initiative
In order to combat the days’ highest temperature peaks, one cultural initiative in Paris has everyone asking: “Why isn’t this nation-wide?”
Energy synergy: How the Kazakhstan-EU strategic partnership Is evolving
As global energy supply chains undergo a far-reaching transformation, predictability in partnerships has become one of the world’s most valuable currencies, writes Yerlan Akkenzhenov (pictured), Minister of Energy Kazakhstan. For the European Union, the search for reliable
Seal at Hungarian zoo brushes teeth
A seal at Nyíregyháza Zoo in Hungary brushes its teeth in the Arctic Ice World exhibit, showcasing daily care and animal enrichment activities.