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Germany and Poland sign new defence deal as balance of power in Europe shifts
Poland’s importance as a logistics hub for Ukraine, alongside its growing economy and heavy defence investment, has made it a compelling partner for Germany and other core European countries.
Luigi Mangione to use psychiatric defence in health CEO murder trial, judge says
Brian Thompson was killed in December 2024 as he walked to a Manhattan hotel for UnitedHealth Group’s annual investor conference.
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Glow-in-the-dark plants warn of crop pests
A team of Spanish researchers has created plants that glow in the dark and change colour when infected, allowing early detection of crop pests and diseases with ordinary cameras.
Israel continues strikes on Lebanon ahead of anticipated US-Iran framework deal
While violence has declined in Lebanon since a US-Iran agreement to end the Middle East war was announced on Monday, Israeli strikes on the south have killed at least five people since the deal, according to Lebanese state media.
Bus with Belarus children's football team hit by a drone in Russia, Moscow claims
A bus carrying a children's football team from Belarus in Russia's border Bryansk region was hit by a drone, according to Russian officials. Moscow claims it was attacked by Ukraine, but Kyiv denies it carried out any operations in the area.
Rutte heads to Washington to smooth NATO tensions ahead of July summit
EXCLUSIVE: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is travelling to Washington next Tuesday ahead of the annual NATO summit in Ankara in July. Relations between the US and its NATO allies have been strained after Trump accused European nations of abandoning the US during its war in
UK minister ‘very confident’ of getting triple EU reset deal done at July summit
Nick Thomas-Symonds tells Euronews he’s “very confident” London and Brussels will close new pacts on agri-food exports, electricity and youth mobility when they convene for a summit in July, as domestic pressure mounts on his government.
From regime change to regime deal? How Tehran's political camps are reacting to leaked US-Iran deal
Iran's hardliners have framed the framework deal as a victory, even as Trump dismissed reports of a $300bn reconstruction fund and warned he would resume strikes if Tehran did not comply.
Read the full text of the leaked 14-point US-Iran draft agreement
It remains unclear whether the 14-point draft that was circulated at G7 meetings in France will be the version formalised at a ceremony in Switzerland on Friday.
Albania's PM Edi Rama: Is Europe ready for its next Helmut Kohl moment?
In Berlin, once the symbol of a divided Germany and Europe, Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama delivered a speech on Europe's future. Rama called on Europe to seize a “Helmut Kohl moment”. Euronews reports on the speech, delivered at the German Committee on Eastern European
Paris just opened a floating bookshop under Notre-Dame - and it has DJ sets
The floating venue, called Nanna, offers more than 5,000 books in a self-service setup where visitors can borrow freely - with no obligation to return them.
Norwegian Crown Princess undergoes successful lung transplant
The 52-year-old will remain in hospital for a number of weeks so that doctors can monitor for any complications, Arnt Fiane, a professor of medicine at the University of Oslo, said.
Drug monopoly extension splits EU ministers in Biotech Act debate
EU health ministers split over a proposal to give certain innovative medicines an extra year of market protection, with EU Health Commissioner arguing the incentive is needed to keep biotech investment in Europe. Incoming Irish presidency, in the meantime, says it will work as
EU ministers reach consensus on Biotech Act directive
Amid Europe’s push to catch up in the biotechnology field, the EU health ministers agreed how to tweak rules on modified micro-organisms (GMMs) and the processing of organs.
No bosses, no problem: Inside the Danish firm that manages itself
At a Danish company that runs the country's biggest network of electric-car chargers, the CEO made himself obsolete, and more than 500 employees now share responsibility for running the business.
Afghan government staff told to abandon smartphones or face prison sentence
How widely the rule is being implemented across Afghanistan and the scale of its impact were not entirely clear.
Netherlands hosts Japan’s emperor Naruhito to boost 400-year ties
The Netherlands welcomed Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to Amsterdam on 17 June during an official visit aimed at celebrating the long-standing relationship between the two countries.
Intense heat on the way, but no alarmism: IPMA rejects exaggerated forecasts
Portugal's weather agency says Lisbon and inland areas will see very high temperatures next week, with yellow or orange alerts likely, but dismisses alarmist online forecasts.
Groundbreaking US astronaut Christina Koch wins top Spanish award
Koch was part of the four-member crew of the Artemis II mission which in April flew around the Moon and is widely viewed as a potential candidate for future lunar-surface missions.
Israeli settlers torch mosque in West Bank village of Jiljilya
Residents of Jiljilya, north of Ramallah, awoke on 17 June to find their mosque set alight overnight, with burnt tyres, Hebrew graffiti reading "revenge" and extensive damage left behind in an area of the occupied West Bank where Israelis are prohibited from entering.
Root to Rise: Preserving Qatar’s Cultural Heritage
Qatar is racing towards the future, and it's taking its past along. In this episode of Qatar in Motion, we step inside Al Khater House.
World Environment Day summit demands accelerated global action on climate crisis
With air pollution claiming 520,000 lives annually in the region, global leaders gathered in Baku for World Environment Day to demand accelerated action against interconnected health and climate crises.
Trump jokes ‘I’m the boss’ as he arrives for G7 meeting
Donald Trump joked that he was “the boss” as he arrived for a G7 meeting in France on Wednesday. The light-hearted remark came before leaders gathered for talks on trade, economic challenges and global financial stability alongside representatives from partner nations.
Iran pledges no nuclear weapons as US commits $300bn, leaked deal draft shows
The full US-Iran framework deal to end the war, as circulated during the G7 summit, would see Iran abandon its pursuit of a nuclear weapon in exchange for financial incentives to comply with the agreement.
This hotel chain just launched an ‘anti-appy hour’ to get guests off their phones
Guests at YOTEL hotels will be able to block their access to social media apps on their phone using a Bloom card.
An influencer, a PR specialist and a bishop: Who are the latest EU-sanctioned disinformation actors?
The Council of the European Union added a further 10 individuals and one entity to its sanctions list on 15 June, accusing them of conducting hybrid manipulation and foreign interference activities on behalf of Russia.
Shared home, shared microbiome? Study says flatmates swap gut bacteria
You may share more than the kitchen with your flatmates: people who live together share parts of their oral and gut microbiome, according to a new study by the University of Trento in Italy.
Glue, the key to completing Sagrada Familia's central towers
Loctite tech binds stone and steel in 826 panels of the basilica, the tallest in the world at 172 metres. The Pope recently blessed the Jesus Christ tower, its central spire.
Glue, glorious glue: Sticking together the Sagrada Familia’s central towers
Did you know that Loctite technology bonds were crucial in sticking stone and steel together in the Sagrada Familia temple’s 826 panels? At 172 metres tall, it is the world’s highest temple and was last week blessed by Pope Leo XVI.
Questions over Pfizer’s marketing claims resurface as scrutiny grows around blockbuster drug promotion
Pfizer’s Vyndamax (tafamidis) franchise generated worldwide sales of $6.3 billion in 2025, reflecting 17% growth from 2024. This made it one of the company’s most valuable products and the best-selling drug in the ATTR-CM market. In an industry built on blockbuster medicines,
England out to avenge 2018 semifinal loss to Croatia as they start World Cup campaign
England coach Thomas Tuchel said he expected former Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić and Manchester City's Mateo Kovačić to still be the "heartbeat" of the Croatian side.
'An unexpected story of friendship': Sean Penn to direct police officer drama on January 6 riots
Sean Penn has signed a deal with Warner Bros. to direct a film he's scripted about the deadly attack on the US Capitol on January 6 in 2021.
Jeff Bezos at VivaTech: We need to colonise the Moon to save Earth
The Amazon founder told VivaTech in Paris that moving heavy industry off Earth is the only way to reconcile economic growth with a liveable planet — and the moon is where it starts.
EU Parliament approves 'strictest-ever' migration law
The European Parliament gave the final green light to a new EU law allowing controversial return hubs outside the bloc and home searches, as conservatives voted with far-right groups to pass the legislation.
Four Seasons has just opened a luxury wellness resort on the Red Sea
Guests can book in for a wellness journey that includes sunrise yoga on the beach, sauna and cold plunge sessions and healthy plates throughout the day.
Messi hat-trick fuels Argentina's World Cup title hopes
Fans in Buenos Aires celebrated as Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener.
Warsh takes the helm: What to watch as the Fed weighs its rate decision
The Federal Reserve opens a new chapter on Wednesday as Kevin Warsh chairs his first policy meeting. While interest rates are widely expected to remain unchanged, investors will be hunting for the first clues to how the US central bank's new leader intends to steer it.
Portugal urges EU rethink on carbon market cuts for industry
Portugal has urged Brussels to pause cuts to free carbon allowances, warning they could damage competitiveness and slow industrial decarbonisation.
BMW warns of ‘significant’ profit decline as shares fall 7%
The German luxury carmaker lowered its profit outlook for 2026 as sales slump in China and the conflict in the Middle East weighs on energy prices and consumer confidence.
June heatwave: Europe braces for more extreme heat as temperatures set to hit 40°C
Experts are warning about the dangers of ‘tropical nights’.
Hundreds of cats rescued from being eaten in Vietnam
More than 500 cats were seized in Vietnam after police dismantled a cat meat trafficking network, with dozens of animals later reunited with their owners.
More people get news from social media than traditional outlets, study shows
Fifty-four percent of people said they used social media as a news source at least once a week compared to the 51% using traditional media, like TV, radio or news websites.
‘We have always been friends’: Trump and Meloni make amends at G7
Trump and Meloni made amends at the G7 in Evian, joking about their recent spat over the Iran war. "We have always been friends," Meloni said.
Norway's crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, will now spend several weeks recovering in hospital.
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Thousands flock to Art Basel in Switzerland as market outlook improves
Art Basel 2026 in Basel draws thousands as high-end works by Picasso, Warhol and Hockney fuel a recovering global art market after years of decline.
New fleet of electric hydrofoil boats to be deployed in the Maldives
The Maldives will introduce up to 100 electric hydrofoil boats, promising smoother and more sustainable transfers between its islands.