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Massive Russian attack on cities across Ukraine kills at least 13 people
Rescuers are racing to find people feared trapped beneath rubble after the overnight missile and drone attack.
Commission approves €9 billion Spanish capacity mechanism for security of electricity supply
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €9 billion capacity mechanism for electricity supply for Spain. This aid measure aims to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to produce, store or flexibly consume electricity and that electricity production
Magnitude 6.2 earthquake shakes southern Italy
The strong tremor was felt across much of southern Italy, with its epicentre offshore. According to Italy's INGV, the area is prone to frequent deep seismic activity and has previously recorded quakes above magnitude 5.
Kazakhstan open to hosting Iran's uranium stockpile if nuclear deal is reached
Kazakhstan has offered to store Iran’s near-weapons-grade uranium to break the deadlock in US–Iran talks, as IAEA chief Grossi backed the neutral plan.
Tay Story: Taylor Swift confirms new song for ‘Toy Story 5’, which will tackle screentime ‘terror’
Titled ‘I Knew It, I Knew You’, Taylor Swift’s song written for 'Toy Story 5' will come out at the end of this week. The cast of the upcoming fifth instalment in the Pixar franchise have confirmed that the movie will tackle the generational "terror" of children’s screentime.
Climate change: How do heatwaves affect pregnancies across Europe?
As heatwaves become more frequent and intense, pregnant people face significant consequences. But are they all equally at risk?
Watch: The oldest trick in the book—how Russia’s shadow fleet hides from global tracking
Last Sunday, French maritime forces, operating alongside the UK, intercepted a sanctioned Russian oil tanker that was part of the shadow fleet. What actually is this ghost fleet, and how does it affect Europeans?
The role of quality assurance in advancing inclusive upper secondary VET in Slovenia
The primary objective of the Peer Review was to obtain expert feedback in order to strengthening the role of quality assurance in promoting inclusive upper secondary VET in Slovenia. The Peer Review focused on the role of quality assurance in advancing inclusive upper secondary
What Germany expects from Hungary now: Magyar visits Merz
Hungarian Prime Minister Magyar is paying his first official visit to Berlin. Germany will discuss Hungary's new role in the EU, expecting Budapest to not cause political headaches.
Travelling to Cabo Verde? Here’s what you need to know about the island nation
World Cup debut aside, Cabo Verde offers plenty of reasons to visit beyond the beautiful game – from fresh seafood delicacies to beach escapes and a wealth of cultural heritage.
Fresh blow for Cuba: Iberia halts direct Madrid-Havana flights until November
The Spanish airline is temporarily suspending its direct route to the island due to fuel supply problems. The move adds to recent suspensions by Air France, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada.
Pentagon bans journalists from press office, citing classified material
The Pentagon has barred journalists from entering its press office after redesignating the space as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), a secure area used for handling classified information.
Newsletter: A historic, hardline shift in EU migration policy
Also in this newsletter: Denmark's Mette Frederiksen holds on, Magyar sets off to Berlin and Paris, and former Lebanese deputy PM speaks live to Europe Today.
Europe for Aviation for more modern and efficient ATM in Europe
Nine European institutions showcased their joint vision and progress toward a more modern and effective air traffic management system in Europe at Airspace World, the annual three-day ATM trade fair that took place in Lisbon last week. The nine organisations ran a joint stand
Kyiv residents shelter underground during Russian attack
Residents took refuge in Kyiv’s metro system as Russian missile and drone attacks hit the Ukrainian capital overnight, causing fires, damaging buildings and injuring several people.
World Cup: major absentees, forgotten 'giants' and big returners
Once again Italy will be missing from the World Cup but who else won't be playing and which countries are making a long awaited return?
Can the EU de-risk from China and make its trade relationship sustainable?
The European Commission declared its trade relationship with China "not sustainable”, pushing for a tougher de-risking but not decoupling strategy. Is this a realistic plan?
Energy use in the industry sector continues to decline
In 2024, the EU’s industry sector used 8 835 petajoules (PJ) of energy, an 8.1% decrease compared with 2014. The final energy consumption has been steadily declining since 1990. Most of the energy consumed by industry came from electricity (2 945 PJ; 33.3%) and natural gas (2
Europe Today: US-Iran peace deal at risk as EU approves controversial migration law
Despite Israel's offensive in Lebanon, which prompted Iran to threaten to end its ceasefire with the US, Donald Trump says peace talks "will go on". Meanwhile in Europe, the EU has approved a controversial migration law allowing member states to establish return hubs in third
France bans display of Israeli offensive weapons at Eurosatory arms fair
The Israeli defence ministry condemned it as a shameful decision, driven by political and commercial interests, and part of a deeply troubling trend in French behaviour in recent years.
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'Open your eyes': Olga Tokarczuk's short stories inspire Polish Theatre play
A series of short stories by Olga Tokarczuk form the basis of "Open Your Eyes", a pioneering production directed by Igor Gorzkowski and currently bein staged at the Polish Theatre in Warsaw. Marcelina Burzec went to meet the cast.
The 2026 World Cup: Billions promised but will the economic boom arrive?
With the kick-off less than ten days away, the largest World Cup in history is set to inject tens of billions into the hosting economies. Yet, analysts are estimating that the relative impact will be marginal.
Driverless taxis: Uber plans to test autonomous robotaxis in Munich
In San Francisco and Beijing they are already a familiar sight; soon driverless taxis could also be ferrying passengers around Munich. Uber plans to roll out autonomous robotaxis there, but it is still waiting for the green light from regulators.
AI agents actively ignore EU law to achieve goals, study finds
The best-performing AI agent, Anthropic’s Claude Opus, only complied with EU law in 54% of cases, according to a Dutch non-profit research firm.
Miami: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city
With seven matches, Miami is expected to deliver one of the World Cup’s most vibrant atmospheres.
Latest news bulletin | June 2nd, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 2nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
A €100 billion queue: Why Europeans are waiting years for clean energy
Providing affordable clean energy to Europeans has become an “absolute obstacle course” due to the continent’s congested grid.
The world will be 100 million cancer workers short by 2050, according to Lancet
A new report warns the world is heading towards a cancer care crisis, with cases sharply rising and the workforce failing to keep pace.
From Almaty to the skies: Kazakhstan tests Central Asia's first air taxi
Central Asia's first air taxi test flight has taken place in Kazakhstan, as authorities and private partners work to develop a new urban air mobility network. Commercial trial operations are expected by early 2029, subject to certification and regulatory approval.
Improving energy efficiency of buildings to reduce bills and save energy
New rules to improve the energy performance of buildings across the EU come into effect on 30 May 2026. They aim to support EU countries in modernising their building stock to save energy, reduce bills, and achieve a zero-emission and fully decarbonised building stock by 2050.
'Football doesn't make us stupid': young French players challenge stereotypes at speaking contest
Every year, hundreds of aspiring footballers chase a different kind of win: a gold at a national speaking competition dedicated to young athletes.
US to slash number of embassies in Africa processing visas
Currently there are around 50 US embassies and consulates processing visa applications in Africa, and that number is expected to be significantly reduced to 20 in the coming weeks, according to reports.
Boston: A travel guide to the 2026 World Cup host city
France, England, Scotland and Norway are among the nations who will play World Cup group games at the Boston Stadium in Foxborough.
Massive overnight Russian missiles rock Ukraine, killing at least 11 people, authorities say
The latest attacks come days after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia was preparing a "massive new strike" on the country.
EU greenlights controversial return hubs in 'strictest-ever' new migration law
A new EU law will allow migrant return hubs outside the bloc and home searches in a bid to crack down on irregular migration. Civil society groups point to a “xenophobic" turn in EU politics.
‘I felt a vibration’: Resident describes powerful meteor explosion over Massachusetts
A Massachusetts resident described feeling her apartment shake after a meteor exploded high above New England, releasing energy equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT, according to NASA.
Crowning of PSG: an evening of celebrations at the Parc des Princes
Euronews went to the Parc des Princes on Sunday evening, where the PSG was celebrating its victory of the Champions League, to take the pulse of the fans.
UN urges calm as Israel advances into Lebanon and Iran threatens counter-fronts
The UN has called on all sides to respect the ceasefire following an Israeli military push into Lebanon, which threatens to derail US-Iran peace talks. Israel ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs as Hezbollah targeted Haifa, prompting Iran to threaten the opening of new
Trump says he secured halt to Israel’s offensive in Lebanon, keeps door open for Iran talks
The US president further eased tensions sparked by Tehran's announcement on Monday of an end to mediated negotiations, saying in a separate post on Truth Social that talks with the Islamic Republic continued "at a rapid pace".
Italians bemused by Milan bull mosaic restoration
Italians wondered what had happened to the animal's "lucky-charm" testicles.
Lithuania turns pink for giant cold soup festival
More than 100,000 people are expected to attend Vilnius’s Pink Soup Festival, a three-day celebration of Lithuania’s famous cold beet soup featuring races, costumes, foam slides and mass communal lunches.
Bus to nowhere? City sends 'Line Zero' onto the streets
In the town of Baden, passengers can now use a bus service that runs without a fixed destination or timetable. An invitation to slow down?
Chris Mason: Decision to appoint Mandelson continues to inflict damage
When Sir Keir Starmer looks back on his time at No10, his decision to send Lord Mandelson to Washington will be a central part of the critique of his tenure.
Hungarian PM threatens to oust Orbán-era president
Hungary's president has refused Prime Minister Péter Magyar's demands to step aside, setting up a constitutional clash.
Record: angler lands giant 2.5-metre catfish
Paul had caught a 2.47-metre catfish and hoped to beat his own record soon, but his friend Mohammed unexpectedly got there first.
Angler lands giant 2.5-metre catfish and breaks record
Paul had caught a 2.47-metre catfish and hoped to break his own record again soon. But his friend Mohammed unexpectedly beat him to it.
Watch: 7,000 players compete at giant table tennis festival in Moscow
Around 7,000 players took part in a giant table tennis festival in Moscow, with organisers aiming to set a new world record for the largest mass participation tournament ever held.
Latest news bulletin | June 1st, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 1st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.