Zapatero appears at National Court as first ex-PM charged in Spain's democracy
The former president is set to testify this Wednesday and Thursday over the Plus Ultra bailout and the jewels found in his Ferraz office, worth over €1 million.
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Newsletter: G7 aligns on Ukraine in rare moment of unity
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G7 leaders agree to increase weapons deliveries for Ukraine, step up pressure on Russian economy
G7 leaders pledge more weapons for Ukraine, including air defence and long-range systems, and signal readiness to tighten sanctions on Russia's oil and gas sector.
One killed in Russian drone strike on Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia
Ukraine's Air Force said Russia attacked Ukraine with 119 drones overnight, of which 97 were intercepted. 20 drones were reported hitting 11 locations across Ukraine.
Commissioner Roswall holds high-level dialogue on PFAS-related pollution challenges
Discussions covered the full spectrum of PFAS-related pollution challenges, including how to phase out so-called "forever chemicals". Commissioner Jessika Roswall held a high-level dialogue on Monday (15 June) with over 20 stakeholders from all parts of society to discuss the
Tashkent International Investment Forum opens amid high-level diplomacy and business talks
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is expected in Tashkent as Uzbekistan hosts investors, business leaders and foreign delegations. Talks focused on European connectivity, US business engagement, AI and long-term investment.
Washington's Lincoln Memorial pool turns green days after renovation
An algae bloom has turned Washington's newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool green just days after a $14 million makeover.
Iranian oil tankers pass US blockade ahead of peace deal signing ceremony
The naval blockade began on 13 April and targeted all vessels entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas.
Activists denounce Israeli miner ICL in Spain and its links to white phosphorus
An activist camp and the documentary ‘Salt in the Wound’ denounce environmental damage by ICL in a Catalan mining basin and its ties to white phosphorus used in warfare in Lebanon.
Oil sinks to three-month low on hopes of Hormuz reopening
Oil prices fell below $80 per barrel as markets grew increasingly confident that the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is coming to an end, paving the way for a recovery in supplies from one of the world's most important oil-exporting regions.
G7 leaders press Trump on Ukraine as summit wraps up
The eyes of the world are on Evian-les-Bains, where G7 leaders are gathering for their third day and final day of talks. Beyond the photo ops, European leaders used this precious face time with the US President to urge him to break the deadlock on Ukraine.
‘Coolcations’ in Europe: New index reveals the best places to escape the summer heat
A new summer heat escape index has ranked Europe's coolest destinations for summer travel in 2026, with Iceland, Finland and Norway leading the way.
New working group aims to create more housing for students and youth
The first meeting of the “Housing Alliance Working Group on Student and Youth Housing” took place in early June as part of the Affordable Student Housing Seminar in Ponta Delgada, Portugal with some participants connecting online. The Working Group brings together member
G7 summit: Leaders commit to 'unwavering support' for Ukraine
The third and final day of the G7 summit in Évian, France, is underway. Last night, the leaders issued a joint declaration reiterating their "unwavering support for Ukraine in defending its freedom, sovereignty, and territorial integrity."
AI takes centre stage at G7 as Western fears over US ‘kill switch’ get real
Western allies arrived at the G7 AI summit unsettled after the Trump administration cut off foreign access to Anthropic's most powerful models, confirming Europe's kill-switch fears and providing yet another boost for its tech sovereignty agenda.
How is the EU tackling drug trafficking and synthetic substance use?
Europe's new drugs strategy runs to 2030, but critics warn it prioritises policing over public health. Watch the video!
Hands, feet and nose: Javier Bardem makes his mark in Hollywood and honours his family's legacy
Javier Bardem was centre stage at a moving ceremony in Los Angeles as he paid tribute to his mother Pilar Bardem on Hollywood's Walk of Fame. But the Spanish actor departed from custom by pressing his nose into the wet cement along with his hand and footprints,
Statement by President von der Leyen on the agreement between the United States and Iran
"I welcome the agreement reached between the US and Iran, following sustained diplomatic efforts by several partners. "The priority now is its swift and full implementation by all parties. "This agreement should allow for the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Fisherman wrestles great white shark to free it from hook
A veteran fisherman accidentally hooked a nearly nine-foot great white shark off Nantucket, Massachusetts, then hauled the apex predator onto the beach, removed the hook from its mouth and released it back into the Atlantic in a dramatic encounter caught on video.
From Jeff Bezos to Europe’s AI push: Everything to know about VivaTech 2026
Euronews will be at the tech conference, which is now in its 10th edition.
Direct trains from Bucharest to Istanbul, Sofia and Varna have restarted until October
Romania's national railway has relaunched daily direct summer trains from Bucharest to destinations in Türkiye and Bulgaria, with fares starting from €27.
Latest news bulletin | June 17th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 17th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Patriot, IRIS-T, Flamingo: Germany's long-range weapons gap
Global shortages of Patriot missiles are putting air defence systems under pressure. Germany's IRIS-T offers one answer, but Berlin still lacks the long-range firepower needed for deep strikes.
Which countries in Europe have the healthiest beach, lake and river water?
European countries score highly in bathing water quality standards, with most bathing waters considered safe for swimmers, according to a new report.
EU welcomes US-Iran peace deal
The EU has warmly welcomed the agreement reached between the US and Iran. This, it goes on to say, follows “sustained diplomatic effort” by several partners. The priority now, cautions the EU, is its “swift and full implementation by all parties”. The war began with US and
European defence spending: Poland spends larger share of GDP than US
Defence spending across European NATO is at its highest since the Cold War, with countries closest to Russia spending the most. But the continent is splitting between front-line states racing towards 5% of GDP and a large group doing the bare minimum.
Germany and Poland set to boost military cooperation and shared duties in new defence deal
Berlin and Warsaw are set to expand their defence collaborations in a new deal aiming to boost plans to protect the Baltic Sea and enhance military cooperation and communications between the two European allies.
Kazakhstan’s skies welcome Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup
Around 150 pilots from 33 countries have gathered in Kazakhstan's Zhetysu region for Central Asia's first-ever Paragliding World Cup.
Lionel Messi ties Miroslav Klose for most World Cup goals as Argentina cruise past Algeria 3-0
France finds a way to break a goalless first half as they cruise past Senegal, the African champions whose recent AFCON title was stripped on a technicality and awarded to Morocco, delivering a 3-1 win campaign opener.
Israeli miner ICL in Spain faces outcry over links to white phosphorus
A late-April protest camp and the documentary 'Sal a la ferida' condemn ICL's environmental damage in this Barcelona mining basin and its ties to white phosphorus used militarily in Lebanon.
Solar-powered fridges are boosting farmers’ incomes by 50% while cutting food waste
Renewable energy is saving crops from going to waste.
FBI foils plot targeting White House UFC event, five arrested across multiple states
Five suspects from Ohio, Missouri and California are in custody after the FBI learned of the threat four days before the South Lawn event.
UN chief visits Haiti as gang violence soars and number of displaced hits 1.5 million
Guterres’ first stop was the headquarters of the new gang-suppression force, which the UN Security Council approved in September.
Banned but still paid: How disinformation accounts keep monetising on Facebook
A new study shows that Facebook pages flagged more than 10 times for fake content by fact-checkers still make money off their content, including after suspension.
At least 58 states and territories contaminated by landmines, UN human rights chief says
At least 945 people were killed and 4,325 injured by landmines and explosive remnants of war in 2024 alone, the UN said, citing the Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor.
US support could be Ukraine's 'trump card' against Russia, says Ukrainian former Prime Minister
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk told Euronews that Moscow had expected a “spat” between G7 leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy, but said the “optics of the summit are much better than expected.” He added that the key question now is whether Ukraine and the EU can
EU health chief to probe effects of Trump’s drug pricing push
The EU health ministers have tasked the European Health Commissioner to assess the impact of the US’ most-favourite-nation policy on the bloc.
Church of Sweden launches inquiry into PM's wife over unspecified ethical concerns
The Lutheran Church of Sweden, which has some 5.4 million members in a country of 10.6 million, formally separated from the Swedish state in 2000.
UK lions predict England's World Cup fate
Lionesses and lions at a UK sanctuary were given World Cup-themed boxes to choose from, with keepers treating their picks as playful predictions for England's group-stage matches.
Trump ballroom cost soars to €516m with half coming from taxpayers, US media say
The project began last year when Trump, with little warning and without consulting Congress, tore down the entire historic East Wing of the White House.
Tracking chips for palm trees: Seville acts after theft of ten specimens
The measure, described by the city council as the first of its kind in Spain, comes after a spate of thefts of ornamental palm trees worth around €500 each.
EU Parliament rejects member states’ first draft of long-term budget
EU lawmakers called the document “insufficient” and criticised proposed spending cuts of €32.8 billion. Because the budget requires Parliament’s approval, pressure is mounting to reach an agreement by the end of 2026.
'It was surreal': British couple describe having warning shots fired near them by Russian warship
The retired couple tell BBC Newsnight they tried to show the warship they had changed course in the English Channel before the shots were fired.
Latest news bulletin | June 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
EU health ministers may demand further review of Urban Wastewater rules
Today (16 June) the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council (Health) will meet in Luxembourg. Discussions around the Biotech Act and Medical Devices are on the table, but a paper tabled by Germany may prove a turning point for discussion on the Urban
Russia says yacht making 'dangerous approach' in Channel prompted warning shots
The incident comes two days after armed British forces boarded and detained a sanctioned tanker in the Channel that is suspected of being part of Russia’s shadow fleet.
World nearing tipping point? Why Atlantic 'cold blob' is a worrying sign
A new study examines the one region on Earth that has cooled, not warmed, in recent years. Researchers say the 'cold blob' is closely tied to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, AMOC.
World near climate tipping point? Why Atlantic 'cold blob' is bad news
A new study examines the only region on Earth that has cooled, not warmed, in recent years. Scientists say the 'cold blob' is mainly tied to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).
Mysterious Atlantic 'cold blob': the only place on Earth that keeps getting colder
Climate puzzle: a new study probes the only place on Earth that has cooled in recent years, linking the 'Cold Blob' mainly to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, AMOC.
Norway's Crown Prince Haakon cuts workload to be with gravely ill wife, palace says
Mette-Marit, 52, was diagnosed in 2018 with a rare form of pulmonary fibrosis, or scarring of the lungs, that causes breathing difficulties.