Hegseth attacks Europe over 'invasion' of migrants on its beaches in D-Day speech
The US defence secretary was speaking in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces launched their operation to liberate Nazi-occupied north-western Europe.
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Pope begins Spain visit with praise for country's opposition to war and support for migrants
On the first day of his official seven-day tour of Spain, the Pope praises the country's "active commitment to peace and solidarity among peoples".
D-Day 82nd anniversary honoured in France
World leaders and the last remaining veterans gathered in Normandy on Saturday to mark the 82nd anniversary of the D-Day landings. Commemorations in Langrune-sur-Mer and Colleville-sur-Mer paid tribute to the 160,000 Allied troops who launched the liberation of Europe in 1944.
Google rents SpaceX/AI supercomputers for $920M a month, ahead of IPO
Google has signed a $30 billion deal to lease computing power from SpaceX, paying $920 million per month through June 2029. The move came after SpaceX acquired xAI in February 2026, gaining massive data centres. The deal precedes SpaceX’s highly anticipated IPO next week.
Latest news bulletin | June 6th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Andreeva wins French Open as Chwalinska fairytale ends
Teenager Mirra Andreeva fulfils her huge potential with a first Grand Slam title as Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska is denied a fairytale French Open victory.
NASA aircraft breaks sound barrier in first supersonic test flight
The milestone comes after a busy testing period for NASA. Since the first flight on 28 October 2025, the team has completed 16 flights in the last 90 days
Off the Record: Politics, protests and dead flamingos dominate EU-Western Balkans summit
Euronews Europe editor Maria Tadeo provides highlights and analysis from the EU-Western Balkans summit held this week in her signature newsletter Off the Record.
Tennis: Mirra Andreeva wins women's Roland Garros final
The world No. 8 duly brushed aside Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska, winning in straight sets, 6-3 6-2. Mirra Andreeva - nineteen years old - is the youngest winner since Monica Seles
Ebola cases surge over 400 as fears grow over central Africa outbreak
Health officials have warned the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda could become one of the largest on record after confirmed cases jumped to 471, prompting a major international response.
Pope Leo XIV calls for national reconciliation on his first day in Spain
Pope Leo XIV set foot on Spanish soil on Saturday 6 June, ending a fifteen‑year papal absence. Over 130,000 people greeted him in Madrid, where he warned against ready‑made ideologies and called for reconciliation.
Israeli strike kills nine including Lebanese soldiers as border truce under pressure
Lebanon has accused Israel of undermining ceasefire efforts after an airstrike killed three members of its army in the country's south.
Polish and Ukrainian officials meet in Warsaw as tensions mount over 'UPA' military unit naming row
The Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) is believed by Ukrainians to be a key pillar behind their independence, while Warsaw accuses it of carrying out "genocide" against Poles between 1943-45.
D-Day commemorations: Pete Hegseth urges Europe to focus on defence
The US defence secretary’s remarks come after Washington announced a reduction in the number of American troops stationed in Europe.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner celebrate with guests at Sicily wedding party
Newlyweds Dua Lipa and Callum Turner were seen greeting guests and celebrating at a wedding party in Palermo, Sicily, as part of a weekend of festivities following their recent London wedding.
Aoun tells Iran 'this is our country' as Araqchi warns of Lebanon's 'real enemy'
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun accused Iran of exploiting Lebanon in its conflict with the US and Israel while calling for direct peace talks with Israel and Hezbollah’s disarmament.
Iran football squad cleared for US entry but staff still await visas
Iran's players have received US visas ahead of the World Cup, but several federation officials are still awaiting clearance before the team's opening match.
Heat map shows most of Spain in intense heat: how much will temperatures rise where you live?
Settled weather will dominate most of Spain this weekend, with rain confined to the north and the Pyrenees as temperatures rise sharply; next week the south could approach 38°C.
'Mehrzweckeier': dig at Merz for youth word of the year? Voting under way
'Mehrzweckeier': youth word of the year as a protest? Citizens can now vote on it officially. What began as criticism of conscription reform is now aimed at Friedrich Merz. Insult or free speech?
Inconvenient questions about Andorra and San Marino that Brussels should be asking
Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič has described the Association Agreement with Andorra and San Marino as potentially the EU’s most comprehensive arrangement with any third country. There is broad support for the Association Agreement across the Commission, Council and Parliament. Two
How digital wallets are changing the way Welsh consumers pay for online services
Digital wallets have become a go-to all around the world, including across Wales, as now the large majority of Welsh consumers are using digital wallets for online payments to make life easier at the checkout. When we refer to digital wallets, we mean payment options such as
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'
The city's governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.
Lazio's Maremma cowboys between tradition and innovation: Canale Monterano's Riarto
For centuries, the buttero has been central to cattle breeding and rural life in the Maremma, between Lazio and Tuscany. Though the trade is fading, new mounted herders help keep alive the region’s history and identity.
Lazio Maremma cowboys: tradition and innovation at Canale Monterano's Riarto
For centuries, the buttero was central to livestock and rural life in the Maremma between Lazio and Tuscany. Though the trade is fading, new horsemen keep the region's history and identity alive.
Ukraine launches large-scale drone attack as Putin meets Schröder
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky said "it is time to end this war" after confirming he had ordered the strike on Russian targets, including naval and energy sites across the west of the country.
Latest news bulletin | June 6th, 2026 – Midday
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Montenegro the cookie of the Balkans: 'If you like it, you take more,' PM tells Euronews
'Cookie of the Balkans' Montenegro can revitalise the EU enlargement process for the rest of candidates, as PM doubles down on 2028 entry.
Spain welcomes Pope Leo XIV on landmark six-day tour: key events and highlights
Millions are expected to attend events across Spain as Leo XIV combines religious celebrations with high-profile political meetings.
Pope Leo XIV sets foot in Spain for first time: Church returns to Madrid after 15 years
Pope Leo XIV landed at Barajas Airport on Saturday shortly after 10.30, his first apostolic visit to Spain since being elected on 8 May 2025. Over six days he will visit Madrid, Barcelona, Montserrat, Gran Canaria and Tenerife.
Impasse in European Union Tobacco Tax Reform: The Swedish veto
This week, the European directive concerning tobacco taxation (TED) encountered divergent outcomes: it was endorsed in a modified form by the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) of the European Parliament, yet concurrently withdrawn from the ECOFIN Council's
Iran and US exchange strikes in latest threat to fragile ceasefire
The US claims to have intercepted Iranian drones before launching missile strikes on what it described as "radar sites" in the south of Iran.
Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government
Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.
Von der Leyen warned about China. Europe didn't listen. Will it now?
Three years ago, Ursula von der Leyen set an assertive tone in a landmark speech about EU-China relations. Today, she is on the verge of turning her words into action. But a formidable challenge remains in her way.
Fossil fuel imports have dropped across the EU since war on Iran - except in these three countries
While the EU has responded to the latest fossil fuel crisis by limiting fossil fuel imports, a trio of states have “deepened their exposure by increasing them".
Philadelphia: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city
Philadelphia will host five World Cup group games as well as a Round of 16 clash on 4 July – exactly 250 years after the Declaration of Independence was signed in the historic city.
Latest news bulletin | June 6th, 2026 – Morning
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Pay transparency: Which EU countries are ready for the new rules?
Millions of Europeans still apply for jobs without knowing how much they pay. New EU rules aimed at boosting salary transparency and tackling the gender pay gap were due to take effect by 7 June, but most member states are set to miss the deadline.
The Baltic states need more drone-detection radars. Europe's defence bottlenecks may slow them down
The Baltic States, like the rest of Europe, are grappling with equipment shortages for the key technologies that will make it easier to respond to drone incursions, experts say.
Vancouver: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city
BC Place in downtown Vancouver will host seven World Cup fixtures – including two of Canada's group games.
Giant banquets rile radical left in France
The feasting phenomenon run by Le Canon Français has become a hot political issue.
I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara
The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.
EU Cybersecurity Act could expose member states to costly investment treaty claims, legal opinion warns
A new legal opinion by leading international investment law expert Professor Christoph Schreuer warns that the European Commission's proposed Cybersecurity Act (CSA) could place EU member states in a difficult legal position, potentially exposing them to compensation claims