EU leaders wrapped up talks in Brussels after President António Costa opened a diplomatic channel with the Kremlin. Volodymyr Zelenskyy renewed his call for fast-track EU membership, while Hungary's new Prime Minister Péter Magyar made his European Council debut.
Europe's ultra-rich population has surged by a quarter over the past five years. On average, more than 20 people join the continent's $30m+ wealth club every day, while 89 people worldwide cross the $30 million wealth threshold daily.
Mexico became the first team to secure a knockout rounds ticket after beating South Korea 1-0 to top Group A with six points on matchday two of the group stages.
On 17 June, Renew Europe launched its new position paper, No Democracy Without Equality: Europe’s Response to Geopolitical Pressure and Rights Erosion. At its core is a simple warning: attacks on women’s rights, LGBTQI+ rights and fundamental freedoms have become one of the
Belgium’s wine growing sector is blooming, says Marc Declerck, of the leading wine and restaurant guide Gault & Millau. He was speaking to this site at the launch of the fourth edition of the highly respected Gault & Millau Belgian wine guide. Awards were also presented to
Flexible power and energy security are being used to lock Europe deeper into fossil fuels, a new report warns.
The Swedish-based “W” platform” is the latest in a series of new social media sites vying to replace US Big Tech companies.
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EU governments will hold substantial negotiations on how to allocate €2 trillion of the European common budget over the next seven years, pitting frugals calling for cuts against member states defending money for agriculture to be preserved in tough talks ahead.
Bored of the crowded seasides, the heat island big cities? Visit Central Europe's lakes, zoos and other exciting places that can unite all generations.
Azerbaijan is a unique country. Though Muslim and Shi’ite, it is a secular state determined to modernize. Nationalist in outlook, it is led by President Ilham Aliyev, who maintains excellent relations with both the United States and Israel, while relations with Iran remain
A timelapse shows vessels moving through the Strait of Hormuz after the US and Iran signed an agreement ending their conflict and reopening one of the world's most important shipping routes.
Hegseth slammed Europe for prioritising what he called liberal ideals over practical defence needs as he lambasted the alliance’s defence chiefs in a rare appearance at the NATO HQ in Brussels.
Zelenskyy called on EU leaders to open all accession clusters in the coming weeks and eventually endorse Kyiv’s fast-track membership bid, saying it "deserves full EU membership more than any other European country”.
António Costa’s surprise decision to open a diplomatic channel with Russia dominated discussions at Thursday’s summit, as several leaders expressed concern that they had not been consulted before the call was launched.
The former French finance minister argued that new impetus should be given to the European Union, namely by uniting six core countries to deliver on key issues in the face of foreign threats.
Magyar was met with optimism at his first EU summit in Brussels, while Orbán rallied far-right allies nearby at much smaller venue urging him to veto the bloc's next seven-year budget. For the institutions, the Orbán era is over.
Political and business leaders and investors at the FII Institute summit in Rome call for lighter regulation and greater flexibility to draw global investment and boost Europe’s competitiveness.
The oil blockade imposed by President Donald Trump in January has brought the island's already moribund economy to the brink of collapse, marked by power cuts sometimes lasting over 30 hours.
New York erupted in jubilant scenes on Saturday when the Knicks broke a 53-year drought to defeat the San Antonio Spurs away in Texas.
France highlighted its technology partnership with India on 18 June as President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured VivaTech 2026 in Paris.
Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance defended the deal, saying he would likely head to Switzerland for talks to turn it into a long-term agreement.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary said the toddler had sustained "serious injuries" and was in a "critical but stable" condition at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge.
When you run a business, you are in charge of everyone's safety and part of looking after your employees' safety includes fire safety. Fire safety is something that every business should take seriously. While many organisations understand the importance of having fire
Madrid, Barcelona, Alicante, Valencia, Murcia and Málaga have the biggest gap (52.5%) between homes built and new households, especially in their capitals, home to up to 36% of families.
Reporter Else Kvist has visited the constituency in the north of England, where voters going to the polls (18 June) could decide who the next prime minister is, writes Else Kvist. The mayor of Greater Manchester has made no secret of his intentions to challenge Keir Starmer
Several rich Western countries, particularly the United States but also many European nations, have cut their development aid budgets in recent years.
Companies may have AI strategies, but few can prove they are paying off, according to KPMG’s recent report. Euronews Next spoke with Mathieu Wallich-Petit, Head of Clients & Markets at KPMG France about how businesses can move from AI pilots to real impact.
France is putting artificial intelligence and robotics in the spotlight at VivaTech 2026, which opened on 17 June at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Lithuania — a Baltic country of 2,8 million — plans to tackle medical deserts by sending junior doctors to remote regions. Junior doctors oppose what they see as a “populist” move.
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Lebanese families returning to Tyre found their homes in ruins on 18 June after Israeli strikes and voiced cautious optimism about a new US-Iran agreement.
In total, the French government said €13 million would be dedicated to the fishing sector for fuel consumption in April and May.
Several EU states are weighing measures against goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, East Jerusalem and the Golan Heights – all considered illegal under international law. Some argue that rules that exclude such goods from Israel’s tariff-free trade deal are not
During the debates in parliament, Energy Minister Albert Rosti stressed the need to keep the nuclear power option open to guarantee the country's long-term energy supply.
The $850 million campus, located on Chicago's South Side, includes a museum, library, sports facilities and community spaces.
For the first time in about 220 years, the west façade of the Parthenon in Greece can be see in its fullest possible form. External scaffolding has now been permanently removed from the monument, marking a key step in its long restoration.
Despite backsliding on some commitments, the UN climate conference showed glimmers of hope ahead of COP31.
'Countries that emerge strongest from the next phase of the transition will be those with diversified energy systems that remain secure, affordable and sustainable in a more uncertain world' writes Roberto Bocca from World Economic Forum’s Centre for Energy and Materials in an
Trade between Germany and Uzbekistan exceeded $1.4 billion (€1.2bn) last year, while German investment reached $2 billion (€1.7bn). The two countries are also expanding educational exchanges, labour mobility programmes and business partnerships.
Lithuania’s Social Democrats have formed a third coalition in just one and a half years, clearing the way for a new cabinet to be led by party leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius.
Residents in Tehran and Tel Aviv voiced mixed reactions to the US-Iran agreement, with some welcoming an end to the fighting while others questioned whether the deal would hold.
Russia's war on Ukraine and unfair Chinese competition were the two main topics at the first day of the EU summit.
The sweeping National Security Law, which severely curtailed freedoms in Hong Kong, contributed to years of strained ties between Beijing and London.
The PFA said it had "not received any official communication or proposal from FIFA regarding such a match".
"The era of the Crusades is over," the Bulgarian prime minister said on Thursday as he confirmed his opposition to the proposal.
While the US and Iran have signed a Memorandum of Understanding, European airlines are unlikely to restart flights until after the summer.
As the Trump admininstration plans to pull a number troops out of Europe in the next six months, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth lambasted NATO defence ministers in Brussels, describing them as "shameful" and preoccupied with gender equality and climate change.
The Scottish staple has been illegal in the US since the 1970s. Following a pre-World Cup campaign by one of Scotland's leading butchers and the efforts of a Scottish podcaster, Massachusetts has become the first US state to finally legalise haggis. Officially. Ish.
The former premier defended his innocence during a three-hour hearing before Calama on Wednesday, becoming the first former or serving Spanish head of government to declare as a suspect in a corruption investigation.