Venezuela updates earthquake toll: 920 dead, 3,360 injured
National Assembly president Jorge Rodríguez updated the figure on Friday. The UN reports over 50,000 missing. Spain urges its citizens in Venezuela to contact consular emergency services.
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Marco Rubio announces Israel-Lebanon framework deal, hailing it as first step toward peace
The officials did not disclose details of the deal, which was signed by Yechiel Leiter and Nada Hamadeh, Israeli and Lebanese ambassadors to the United States.
Going on holiday to this beach? Wild boars may steal your lunch
Wild boar have once again been spotted at Portinho da Arrábida, coming right up to beach towels and making off with holidaymakers’ food.
US President Donald Trump threatens 100% tariffs if Europe implements digital services tax
US President Donald Trump threatens to slap a 100% tariff on European countries that impose a digital services tax, adding that existing trade deals would be scrapped.
Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.
Poor show: Ecuador win, Germany disappoint, Neuer blunders
The German national team lost 2–1 to Ecuador in New York. Ecuador must win; Germany is already through.
Israel declassifies Entebbe raid documents on eve of 50th anniversary
Secret documents reveal Israeli officials privately weighed negotiations before ordering the daring 1976 Uganda hostage rescue operation.
'Help, we are trapped': Venezuela earthquake victims turn to Euronews' TikTok to beg for rescue"
Lack of resources and patchy telecoms have driven many Venezuelans to despair. In this context, outlets’ social networks, including Euronews, have become key platforms for appeals for help.
New Europol report delves into EU's most threatening criminal networks
The EU's law enforcement agency stresses criminal networks exploit vunerabilities in financial systems and digital infrastructure, operate across borders and adapt quickly.
‘Very worried’: Rome airports could suspend new EES border checks over fears of summer travel chaos
There have already been calls to put the system on hold and airports requiring extra security to manage queues.
Latest news bulletin | June 26th, 2026 – Evening
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EU countries move to revive temporary message-scanning regime, but it could backfire
The proposed detection regime for child sexual abuse material was rejected by the European Parliament in March, and reviving it could derail talks on a longer-term law.
Heatwave in France: baby dies in A&E, fourth child death this week
An 18-month-old baby died after being found unconscious with heatstroke in a car in Marseille on Tuesday 23 June. A parent is believed to have left the child on the La Timone medical campus car park while going to work.
France heatwave: baby dies in A&E, fourth child death this week
An 18-month-old baby died after being found unconscious with hyperthermia in a car on 23 June in Marseille, apparently forgotten by a parent on the La Timone medical campus car park while going to work.
Home Heroes and Japanese Stars Shine in Qingdao
The Qingdao Grand Prix opened with memorable performances as home favourite Wenna Zhuang delighted the local fans. Hayato Kondo claimed a second Qingdao title, Kokoro Fujishiro earned her first Grand Prix gold, Hifumi Abe added another title, Maysa Pardayeva celebrated a maiden
EU energy ministers secure greater role in bloc's future power grid after rows with Brussels
The EU's Cypriot Presidency has successfully reached an agreement among EU countries that paves the way for talks between the European Parliament and the Council.
France heatwave: homeless people on the front line against the heat
With 61 departments still on red heatwave alert, people sleeping rough are among the most exposed. In Marseille, outreach teams step up to provide water, support and shelter.
Kyiv mayor at Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk: 'Ukraine must do exactly what Poland did'
Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko told the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk that, despite recent diplomatic tensions between the two countries, the atmosphere at the gathering was friendly, and that Ukraine should look to Poland as a model for infrastructure development and
Why extreme heat makes people angrier and how our brain reacts to heatwaves
Extreme heat not only harms the body but can also trigger a cascade of mental health effects ranging from irritability and anxiety to increased aggression.
Russia and Ukraine swap 160 soldiers each in latest prisoner exchange
The United Arab Emirates brokered the handover, which brought home fighters captured in the early weeks of the full-scale invasion.
Ukraine: Zaporizhzhia ablaze after Russian missile and drone attack leaves at least nine hurt
Russian missile and drone strikes set an office building ablaze in central Zaporizhzhia on 26 June, injuring at least nine people and triggering a major emergency response.
Panting and hyperthermia: Paris vet sees uptick in pets being admitted due to extreme heat
Several days of extreme heat across France are sending large numbers of pets to the vet.
To use air con or not? The facts behind the politicised battle to stay cool in Europe
French politicians have drawn ideological battle lines over air conditioning as Europe struggles with record-breaking temperatures. What do experts say about the debate?
Von der Leyen to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia to build on EU engagement
The European Commission president will visit Baku and Yerevan to build on the EU’s strategic engagement with the South Caucasus and to strengthen energy cooperation, trade and regional connectivity for the EU economies.
Watch: South Korea holds first live-fire drill against drone swarms
South Korea's air force carried out its first live-fire exercise against a simulated swarm drone attack. Military forces used Vulcan air-defense guns, a portable laser and shotguns to intercept all 50 drones during the drill.
Commission opens disparagement investigation into Sanofi
The European Commission has opened a formal investigation into possible anticompetitive conduct by Sanofi for disparaging a competitor’s flu vaccine intended for vulnerable patient groups. Sanofi’s ‘Efluelda’ and CSL Seqirus’s ‘Fluad’ enhanced flu vaccine are specifically
Barcelona proposes to nearly triple tourist tax on cruise ship passengers to €30 a day
The hiked fee would only apply to cruises that make port calls and spend less than 12 hours docked.
Can travel solve the loneliness epidemic? WeRoad's co-founder Fabio Bin thinks so
Speaking to Euronews in Cannes after being shortlisted for the European CMO of the Year Award, Fabio Bin explained he turned a personal frustration into a fast-growing social travel brand.
Tashkent International Investment Forum ends with €37.6bn in deals
More than 10,000 participants, including delegates from 102 countries, examined market access, transport links, green power, digital exports and the policies needed to turn commitments into operating projects.
Buurtzorg: the Dutch proximity health care revolution
In the Netherlands, Buurtzorg’s self-managed nurses provide holistic home care and social support, helping older people live independently with dignity.
'Marketing is more important than ever': Serviceplan CEO at European CMO of the Year awards
Speaking to Euronews, Serviceplan Group CEO Florian Haller said marketing has evolved far beyond traditional advertising, and now sits at the centre of the "whole customer journey" where "data, technology and creativity" meet.
The jobs most exposed to extreme heat — and why it matters for Europe's economy
Construction and agriculture are Europe's most heat-exposed industries, with transport, manufacturing and energy also facing growing disruption as climate change pushes temperatures higher.
Lebanon: thousands mark Ashoura in Nabatieh amid rubble left by Israeli strikes
Thousands of Shiite Muslims marked Ashoura in Nabatieh on 26 June, holding processions through neighbourhoods devastated by recent Israeli airstrikes in a powerful display of resilience.
Oil, cod, Kirill: friction points emerge in new EU sanctions against Russia
The EU wants to agree on a new round of measures targeting Moscow before 15 July, but the closed-door negotiations have difficult obstacles to navigate.
Europe's best lakes for a safe summer dip, from the Italian Alps to the Hungarian plains
The report ranked European countries for their abundance of lakes rated as “excellent”, meaning their water quality was safe for swimming.
Fact check: Were you fooled by these AI-generated images of the World Cup?
Watching tense, fast-paced football games requires focus, but so does consuming World Cup content online, because false images surrounding the tournament are becoming increasingly common.
'Measures needed to face extreme heat or it will kill us,' Copernicus director says
As scorching weather hits Europe, climate expert Carlo Buontempo told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that "record-breaking temperatures should not be breaking news" and that strategies are needed to face extreme weather lest humanity suffers the consequences.
Life sentence for Magdeburg attacker
When he drove a car into the Magdeburg Christmas market, he killed six people and injured more than 300. Taleb al Abdulmohsen has now been sentenced to life imprisonment.
Seismic doublet: the phenomenon that turned Venezuela's tragedy into catastrophe
On Wednesday 24 June 2026 at 18:04 local time, north-western Venezuela began to shake and, 39 seconds later, a second quake hit, feeding back into the first. But what exactly is a seismic doublet, and why is it so dangerous?
Greece to send astronaut into space: Adrianos Golemis to launch within two years
The Greek astronaut will conduct experiments and technology demonstrations proposed by dozens of Greek research teams, institutions and universities.
Spain registers 327 heat-related deaths since Sunday in record-breaking heatwave
Europe is being hit by record-high temperatures in a heatwave that is expected to last for a further two weeks across the continent.
France’s power utility to pour €80mn to cool down schools, nurseries and daycare centers
France’s state-owned power utility Électricité de France (EDF) will invest €80 million to equip schools, nurseries and daycare centers with cooling systems as the country faces increasingly severe heatwaves.
Why is there so much outrage over FIFA’s ‘hydration breaks’ at this year's World Cup?
Every World Cup game has been interrupted due to new scheduled "hydration breaks", a move from FIFA which has been met with a chorus of boos. What’s behind the interruptions, and why are they so controversial?
Christmas market attacker jailed for life for murdering six in Germany
A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.
Senior Ukrainian intelligence official jailed for life for spying for Russia
Col Dmytro Kozyura agreed to share state secrets and systematically disclosed classified information, prosecutors say.
EU investigators seize 4,200 tonnes of textile waste illegally shipped to Turkey from Italy
Inspectors discovered an additional 2,100 tonnes of textile waste stored in a warehouse linked to a Turkish recycling facility that was noncompliant with environmental laws. Meanwhile, France is urging EU countries to get tough on ultra-fast fashion.
Ukraine launches 40-day operation to ‘pressure Russia to end the war’
Kyiv announced a 40-day operation aimed at “pressuring Russia to end its war," prompting the Russian-installed occupation authorities in Crimea to announce a regional state of emergency on Friday.
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Hospitals struggle as European heatwave moves east
As hospitals buckle and warnings spread east, the heatwave is exposing how unprepared much of Europe remains for extreme temperatures.
Why Erling Haaland has become the World Cup’s most entertaining star
Whether he's posing as Norway's 'social media guy' or sharing candid shots in an infrared mask, Erling Haaland is winning over fans around the world.