Three Myanmar migrants in Thailand killed by errant war drone

It was unclear whether the drone was launched by Myanmar's military or ethnic armed groups.

UK: Police and protesters clash at Southampton rally over student killing

Clashes broke out between protesters and police in Southampton after the release of bodycam footage linked to the fatal stabbing of student Henry Nowak sparked public anger.

Seven killed in drone attack on bus in Russia-controlled part of Ukraine

The bus was travelling between Moscow and Simferopol, in Russian-occupied Crimea, an official says.

EU vs China: Can Europe break its supply chain dependence?

Brussels wants new rules that would make European companies spread out their supply chains rather than rely on a single main supplier. The EU says its trade relationship with China is now "unsustainable." Watch the video.

Spain probe targets Socialist party payments to consultant Leire Díez, 3 times more than admitted

The PSOE paid Díez nearly 45,000 euros for communications work between 2015 and 2017, according to documents sent to a Madrid court, as judges probe an alleged scheme to sway cases affecting the party and the government.

Republic of Moldova joins European Patent Organization as 40th member state

The Republic of Moldova became the 40th member state of the European Patent Organization. This follows the deposit of its instrument of accession to the European Patent Convention (EPC) on 25 March 2026. As of 1 June, European patent applications will automatically include the

Venice Biennale 61: Patti Smith and Soundwalk Collective's ritual performance

Patti Smith performed texts and hymns by Saint Hildegard of Bingen, a 12th-century Benedictine nun, at the official opening of the Holy See's Vatican Pavilion.

Japan’s Fujiya to reduce packaging colours for about 10 products, including Country Ma’am cookies

This move is in response to the surge in prices of naphtha, a key raw material for printing ink.

Is Hormuz the US dollar’s Suez?

In the dog days of summer 70 years ago, Gamal Abdel Nasser announced the nationalization of the Suez Canal. The move triggered the invasion of Egypt by a joint force of British, French and Israeli troops. Although the military operation was a success, it was a diplomatic

Publishers in UK can opt out of Google AI search results

The Competition and Markets Authority says it would put publishers "in a stronger position to negotiate content deals with Google".

Shell pumped oil through Nigeria pipeline for years despite pollution evidence, documents show

The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.

Philippines’ Marcos urges Senate to return to work as gridlock deepens ahead of break

No plenary sessions have been held in the past two days.

Philippines' Marcos urges Senate to return to work as gridlock deepens ahead of break

MANILA, June 3 - Philippine President Marcos Jr. called on the Senate to \"get back to work,\" expressing disbelief on Wednesday that an impasse in the upper chamber has stalled urgent legislative duties ahead of a congressional break.

Africa: Senegal Crowned TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Champions After Shootout Win Over Tanzania

[CAF] Senegal were crowned champions of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations, Morocco 2026, after beating Tanzania 4-2 on penalties following a 1-1 draw in Tuesday's final in Rabat.

'Without free meal, it's a cup of soup for dinner'

Community cafe in Boston says numbers rose from about 60 to more than 90 at the start of the year.

Waiting times for healthcare in Europe: The worst countries ranked

Waiting times for treatment in some European countries can run for years. This has real consequences for patients, experts warn. Euronews Health takes a close look at waiting times across several categories.

A flamboyance of flamingos flocks to Venice Lagoon thanks to EU wetlands restoration project

24,000 pink flamingos were spotted in the famous lagoon in 2025 - 6,000 more than in 2024.

Latest news bulletin | June 3rd, 2026 – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt Lead in Early Returns in Bizarre L.A. Mayor’s Race

Karen Bass and Spencer Pratt led in early returns in the race for Los Angeles mayor on Tuesday night, with Councilwoman Nithya Raman running in third. The Associated Press projected that Bass — who was in first place — had secured a spot in the runoff. Though Pratt held a

More than 60% people use AI for mental health support — but many are unhappy with it, survey finds

As incidences of anxiety, stress and depression rise worldwide, a new survey suggests more and more people are turning to AI chatbots for mental health support despite concerns about the quality of the advice they receive.

Taylor Swift Shows Love for Paul McCartney’s New Album: ‘Never Not Inspired’

The former Beatle released his first album in five years, The Boys of Dungeon Lane , in May

Stepping out...to get the UK back in European Union

Three Britons are walking an estimated 350km from London to Brussels as part of ongoing efforts for the UK to rejoin the European Union. They are carrying a public petition, which has signed by thousands of British citizens, calling for the UK to get back in the 27-strong bloc.

DRC’s lithium royalty rise risks cooling investor appetite

Kinshasa has raised royalties on lithium and other strategic minerals to 10%, just as Zijin prepares to bring Manono into production.

The Three Elements of the Good Life

To be a true person is to be entirely oneself in every circumstance, with all the courage and vulnerability this requires. And yet because a person is a confederacy of parts often at odds and sometimes at war with each other, being true is not a pledge to be a paragon of

Japan rejects Taiwan’s demand for talks over delimitation with Philippines

Tokyo reiterated the view that the delimitation will not cause any problem under international laws.

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton Lead in Early Returns for California Governor

Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton are leading the race for California governor in early returns, as they seek to advance to a November runoff, while Tom Steyer trailed in third place. It may take days before the top two finishers in the primary are known. Becerra, a former health

Archaeologists uncover centuries of history beneath Notre-Dame square

Archaeologists at Notre-Dame Cathedral are unconvering Roman relics and medieval ruins as Paris digs 4m deep to create a greener square by 2028.

Frenchman crashes into Sydney fountain, found enjoying a McDonald’s meal in car when detained

The 21-year-old was charged with negligent driving.

US and Iran exchange new strikes as ceasefire talks falter over Israel's military actions in Lebanon

Iran fired missiles toward Kuwait and Bahrain but failed to hit their targets, with two of those fired at Kuwait falling apart en route, while those aimed at Bahrain were intercepted, the US Central Command said.

Africa: GEF Approves Adaptation Funds Strengthen Resilience in Vulnerable Countries

[IPS] Samarkand -- Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Niue, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Sudan, and Togo will receive over USD 67 million in new funding to help strengthen resilience.

Seattle: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city

Known as the Emerald City, Seattle will host World Cup games for the first time - including the USA's second group D fixture.

Scott Pelley Fires Back After ’60 Minutes’ Ouster: ‘The Collapse of Values at The Top Has Become Untenable’

Scott Pelley said he no longer recognizes “60 Minutes” in the months following the takeover of CBS News by Paramount Skydance, and accused the executive set in charge of the news division of “incompetence and unprofessionalism” that have “wreaked havoc” for months. Pelley, in

Hijab-switching researcher scandal puts Indonesian academia under scrutiny

A bizarre conference incident opens wider questions over Indonesia’s academic integrity.

El Niño expected to develop in coming months, bringing hotter and drier weather to eastern Australia

BoM and other agencies expect transition to the first El Niño since spring 2023 sometime during winter Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Australia should prepare for an

Robert Pattinson Responds to Batman Body Backlash: “I Worked Out Every F***ing Day”

The actor said he installed a home gym to train for Matt Reeves' upcoming sequel.

Africa: The Untold Story of the Battle of Adowa - How Anti-Imperialism Can Be Rebuilt From the Ground Up

[African Arguments] I. Magdala

Africa: Concerns About Inequality and Lack of Integrity in the Courts Leave Access to Justice Out of Reach for Many Africans

[Afrobarometer] Only half are confident that their country's legal system provides justice for ordinary citizens.

Food Republic’s last Beijing outlet to close on June 15 after 26 years of operations

The expiry of the outlet’s tenancy lease was cited as the reason for its closure.

Africa: Global Supply Chains Keep Workers Poor - Three Case Studies Show How the Cycle Can Be Broken

[The Conversation Africa] Globally, about one in five people in jobs live in poverty. A key reason lies in how global supply chains are organised. From agriculture to tourism, many jobs are embedded in systems that keep wages low, even as they generate value for international

Africa: Europe Is Spending Billions On Deporting Migrants. Why the Strategy Isn't Working

[The Conversation Africa] For over a decade, the European Union (EU) has relied on external partnerships to increase the return of migrants who don't have the right to stay in Europe. It has used a growing web of funding instruments, projects and bilateral arrangements to get

What time does Arknights: Endfield 1.3 release in your time zone?

Arknights: Endfield's 1.3 update launches on June 4 or 5, depending on your time zone. We provide a countdown to the new update in our guide.

Silent Hill: Townfall will release in September alongside a handful of other blockbuster games hellbent on avoiding GTA 6

Five heavyweights are taking shelter earlier in the holiday season.

San Francisco Bay Area: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host

Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara will host six fixtures during the World Cup – five group-stage games and a Round of 32 clash.

Ethiopia’s liberalisation gamble: Is Abiy opening up too fast?

From the birr float to foreign-bank entry and logistics reform, Ethiopia is moving away from its tightly managed economic model. The danger is not openness itself, but opening before firms, regulators and households can absorb the shock.

Pope tours Spain with 12 speeches and over 2,500 kilometres planned

Pope Leo XIV will travel more than 2,500 kilometres between Madrid, Barcelona, Gran Canaria and Tenerife, and will deliver 12 speeches, as well as five homilies and five greetings. Here is the Pope's schedule by day and time.

New games in June 2026: It's a big month for Bungie and showcase reveals, but we're missing a key part of the monthly formula

It's the new games. Someone forgot to add new games to the formula.

Indonesia's Prabowo fires head of free meals scheme plagued by poisonings

The centrepiece programme of Prabowo's government has left tens of thousands of school children ill.

More red tape, less progress: China’s cadres struggle to adopt ‘error tolerance’

Beijing has long called for easing the burden of local cadres and reining in formalism and bureaucratic excess - a long-standing challenge within China’s vast administrative system.

Japan's government backs US$19 billion to dampen Iran war impact

Lahn, Sand poised for head-to-head matchup for Iowa governor

Businessman Zach Lahn and State Auditor Rob Sand are projected to face off in November for Iowa governor, according to Decision Desk HQ. Lahn, who was endorsed by Turning Point Action, defeated four other challengers in his GOP primary, including Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa).