Albania: Fourth day of unrest as Trump-linked resort sparks protests
On the fourth consecutive day of protests, demonstrators clashed with police in central Tirana on 3 June over a luxury resort project linked to the Trump family.
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World Cup player statues toppled during protest in Mexico City
Teachers in Mexico City toppled football statues during protests over pay and reforms, raising tensions ahead of the World Cup opening next month.
EU agri-food trade surplus expands in February 2026
The latest EU agri-food trade report published by the European Commission showed that in February 2026, the EU agri-food trade surplus grew to €4.4 billion, marking a 43% increase compared with January. The cumulative EU agri-food trade surplus remained stable at €7.4 billion,
Europe Today: EU eyes expansion at high-stakes EU-Western Balkans summit
EU and Western Balkans leaders are gathering in Montenegro ahead of a high-level summit focused on EU enlargement. Montenegro, the host nation, is also a frontrunner and could join the bloc as early as 2028. Our EU Editor, Maria Tadeo, reports live from Tivat.
Commission disburses €7.2 billion to Poland under NextGenerationEU
On 3 June, the European Commission disbursed €7.2 billion to Poland, marking the fourth payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF). The RRF, the cornerstone of NextGenerationEU, is the Commission's flagship post-pandemic programme supporting member states'
The festival of the future is now: Cercle 2026 brings DJs together with ESA astronauts
This is no longer just an electronic music festival; it is an experience in which culture meets science. This year's Cercle Festival in Paris is the first event created with the European Space Agency.
Regenerative farms lost three times less yield in France's droughts. Here's why
Regenerative farming could save enough wheat during drought to produce 130 million baguettes, according to a new French study.
Microsoft and Mayo Clinic unveil a new ‘safe and trusted’ AI for healthcare
The organisations said the model is being initially deployed within Mayo Clinic’s clinical environment, where it can be tested and refined through real-world use.
Latest news bulletin | June 4th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 4th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Weight-loss drugs may cut breast cancer risk by up to 30%, study finds
Women on weight-loss medication may have a lower risk of developing breast cancer, according to a new study.
Freedom Ship: Could this giant ‘floating city’ become the world's biggest cruise ship?
The proposed Freedom Ship would be unlike anything currently sailing the seas. Designed as a permanent floating city for up to 80,000 people, the mile-long vessel would feature homes, schools, hotels, parks, a hospital and even a sports stadium as it slowly circles the globe.
Europe's take-home pay ranking: Where do you earn the most after tax?
Workers' take-home pay varies dramatically across Europe, with annual net earnings ranging from under €13,000 to more than €54,000. While adjusting for living costs narrows the gap between eastern and western Europe, significant differences remain.
Africa CDC urges protection for Ebola aid workers
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) (www.AfricaCDC.org) is concerned about the recent attack and destruction of a treatment facility serving communities affected by the Bundibugyo Virus Disease, in Ituri Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo. We
Israel and Lebanon agree to conditional ceasefire following US-led talks
The ceasefire comes as Israel has recently escalated its attacks and is staging its deepest ground offensive into Lebanon in two decades.
US House approves war powers resolution to rein in Trump's military actions
House lawmakers voted 215-208 on the resolution, with four Republicans joining Democrats, an outcome that saw cheers erupting in the House chamber in what is a clear rebuke of Trump’s war strategy.
What can the EU's Ukraine diplomacy achieve? MEPs in The Ring
Is Moscow deliberately escalating the war in Ukraine? The increasing number of Russian drone incursions into European airspace has left the EU struggling to come up with a swift response. Is more defense spending the right answer? And what to do with the money?
Edi Rama pushes back as Trump family-linked resort protests continue in Albania
The luxury venture, spanning an abandoned island and a stretch of seafront on the southern coast, has drawn opposition from environmental campaigners and critics of Prime Minister Edi Rama.
Trump's 'pastor' highlights evangelical surge in Spain in Madrid days before papal visit
With 4,763 places of worship registered in 2025, evangelical churches are growing in Spain, fuelled by Latin American immigration. The trend is clear at mass events such as the Festival of Hope.
UK-France 'One-In, One-Out' migrant deal extended until October, minister says
The policy, which has been enforced since September 2025, has seen fewer than 4% of illegal migrants returned to France.
Kyrgyzstan elected to UN Security Council for first time in its history
Kyrgyzstan was elected to the UN Security Council as a non-permanent member for 2027-2028, marking a rare win for Central Asia.
'Ibiza and Sant Josep are the ideal testbed where innovation meets quality of life'
The Pityusic island is hosting the Ibiza Tech Forum 2026, positioning itself as a global tech testbed using data, AI, cameras and drones to improve services and curb illegal tourism.
Gangmasters and extreme violence: Four farm workers burned to death in Italy
Italian media say there have been 14 cases of arson involving vehicles carrying Pakistanis in the area in recent months, where tensions between migrants over the division of farm work are high.
'Spain has talent; the challenge is funding and solving problems'
At Ibiza Tech Forum 2026, Pilar Carrato explains why scale, financial discipline and exits are vital for Spanish startups, and shows founders how to turn ideas into success.
Norwegian teenager accused of plotting UK contract killing for Swedish crime gang
Defendant Johannes Natland has been linked to the Foxtrot criminal network, formed in the late 2010s, that has been connected to dozens of violent crimes in Sweden.
All hands on deck: the EU's €92 million bid for a global ocean intelligence network
The European Commission's ocean observation initiative shifts from passive marine research to an active policing framework designed to project Western power and protect critical infrastructure.
High-Speed Drama Shatters Monaco’s Tranquil Façade
According to recent media reports, a real drama played out in Monaco. Recently divorced Kristina Rusavina, a glamorous Anglo-Russian “socialite”, accompanied by her 14-year-old daughter, sent a €300,000 Ferrari 296 GTB hurtling through the Louis II tunnel at a staggering 190
South Summit says 'AI is not a threat' and urges a Europe without '27 borders'
South Summit opens in Madrid with artificial intelligence at the centre of debate, as organisers, investors and politicians demand a competitive Europe that retains talent and startups.
South Summit says 'AI is not a threat' and urges Europe to scrap '27 different borders'
South Summit opens in Madrid with AI at the centre of debate, as organisers, investors and politicians urge a more competitive Europe that keeps talent and start-ups.
Magyar claims deal with Ukraine on minority rights to lift veto on EU accession
The change of position brings Ukraine and Moldova closer to opening the first cluster of negotiations, known as fundamentals.
EU to ‘delve into’ human rights guarantees for migrant return hubs, Cypriot minister says
Minister Nicholas Ioannides says EU countries will adopt "more tangible measures" to safeguard fundamental rights of rejected asylum seekers, after the bloc rubber-stamped new rules for establishing deportation centres in third countries.
'Blind spots': May drone alert highlights poor access to air raid shelters for Lithuanians
At the end of 2024, Lithuania had 6,344 shelters, which could protect 53% of the population, the country's National Audit Office said in a report last year.
Germany fails to gain seat on UN Security Council
In secret ballots cast by the General Assembly for the European seats, Portugal and Austria received 134 and 131 votes respectively, while Germany received 104.
EU is more popular post-Brexit, including in the UK, Pew survey finds
A decade after Brexit, a new survey suggests the vote that split Britain may have helped bring the rest of Europe closer together.
EU court partially sides with Meta in a blow to the European Commission
The EU's General Court has annulled Facebook Marketplace's gatekeeper designation under the Digital Markets Act — but the ruling is largely procedural, as the Commission had already stripped the platform of that status a year earlier.
FBI agents fatally shoot man holding hostages in California building, police say
Nearby buildings, including City Hall and the police headquarters, were evacuated and some roads were temporarily closed during the hostage situation.
Latest news bulletin | June 3rd, 2026 – Evening
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.
Energy transport corridors to Europe boosted by AI and new digital systems
AI and new digital technologies are key to the urgently needed alternative energy trade routes through the Southern Gas Corridor and the Middle Corridor systems connecting the Caspian and Europe.
EU trade chief to meet China envoy amid heated trade tensions
Brussels is moving to crack down on Chinese overcapacity flooding the EU market, despite Beijing’s retaliation threats.
France, Italy and Spain push for new regime to fix EU banking fragmentation
The call to create a voluntary cross-border framework for banks comes ahead of a major Commission report on sector competitiveness.
Paris violence: Misleading videos flood social media following Champions League final
Amid real images of violent celebrations in Paris following PSG's victory against Arsenal, many misleading and miscaptioned images have also emerged to push an anti-immigration narrative.
Germany seizes tonnes of cocaine in €500m bust, suspects arrested in Spain
Instead of cacao beans, officials found more than 400 packets wrapped in black foil, each containing about 20 blocks of compressed cocaine.
Henry Nowak stabbing: Key moments from police bodycam footage
Bodycam footage released by UK police shows a dying student who had been falsely accused of racially abusing a Sikh man who stabbed him in the street.
At least 21 people, mostly foreign nationals, killed in New Delhi hotel fire, police say
Several of those killed were foreigners, mainly from Central Asia and Africa, the Press Trust of India news agency reported, quoting unnamed officials.
SOCAR, TotalEnergies and ADNOC lock in Caspian gas supply deal
Azerbaijan's SOCAR signed a long-term deal with TotalEnergies, ADNOC's investment arm XRG and Turkey's BOTAŞ to export gas from the Absheron offshore field from 2029, bolstering the Southern Gas Corridor that Europe has increasingly relied on in recent years.
Three dead in Royal Navy helicopter training crash in UK
The aircraft involved was reportedly a Merlin Mk4, which is primarily used for Royal Marines' "elevated" operations.
Grand Voyager | Exploring Belgrade
From fortress views to Danube escapes, Belgrade is a city of striking contrasts. Join Lilly Douse as she uncovers its vibrant spirit.
Up to 1.3 million EU jobs at risk due to war in the Middle East
The European Commission has raised the alarm over the economic impact of the conflict, warning that energy-intensive industries face the greatest risk of job losses.
Trump confirms calling Netanyahu 'f****** crazy' in telephone row over Lebanon strikes
The comments provide a rare public glimpse into tensions between the two leaders, who have long presented a united front despite occasional disagreements behind closed doors.
Former Dutch environmentalist who took controversial job at Tata Steel fired for far-right links
Dutch newspaper NRC revealed Pols had been a member of the far-right South African Afrikaner Studente Front (ASF) movement during his time as a student.
US tariff threats over forced labour 'unjustified', Commission says
The EU hit back at US threats of fresh tariffs over forced labour, saying its rules are among the most stringent in the world for banning imports and exports of goods linked to forced labour.