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OtherEU and UK step up pressure on Channel route amid renewed surge in illegal migration
A new EU action plan for the Channel signals a shift from emergency response to longer-term migration control, as Brussels and London seek to curb crossings, disrupt smuggling networks and tighten border enforcement.
June 25, 2026
Eastern FrontierA Norwegian demining charity staff killed in in Russian strike in Ukraine
According to the available information, the strike targeted the Vysokopillia area of the Kherson region
June 25, 2026
Economy & EnergyWorld Economic Forum adds 16 new sites to Global Lighthouse Network as AI, sustainability reshape industry
The World Economic Forum (WEF) has just expanded its Global Lighthouse Network by adding 16 cutting-edge facilities, bringing the total community to 238 advanced manufacturing and supply chain sites worldwide. This latest cohort signals a massive shift in how industrial competitiveness is won. According to the Forum, success is no longer just about automation—it’s about end-to-end intelligence, seamless human-machine teamwork, and treating sustainability as a core business driver rather than a separate compliance target.
June 25, 2026
SocietyBelgrade killings in Serbia linked to alleged ties between state structures and organised crime
A Serbian journalist has drawn attention to what he describes as close links between parts of the state and organised crime, in the context of a series of recent killings and security incidents in Belgrade and other cities.
June 25, 2026
OtherElaine May retrospective revisits Mikey and Nicky and Hollywood battles over her uncompromising vision
A retrospective opening at New York’s Lincoln Center is putting fresh attention on Elaine May and the long, complicated story behind her films, especially Mikey and Nicky, which has come to be seen very differently from how it was received at the time.
June 25, 2026
Future EuropeESA awards €700m contract for next-generation Copernicus Sentinel-1 radar satellites amid risk of data gap
The European Space Agency has signed a contract with Thales Alenia Space in Italy to build two new Sentinel-1 radar satellites for the Copernicus Earth observation programme, a move aimed at keeping Europe’s long-running radar monitoring system running into the next decade.
June 25, 2026
SocietyNottingham maternity scandal exposed: review finds hundreds of avoidable deaths and systemic NHS failures
A major review into maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals has uncovered long-running and systemic failures that investigators say led to hundreds of avoidable deaths and serious injuries to mothers and babies.
June 25, 2026
SocietyEuropean cities overhaul planning and building rules as heatwaves intensify
European cities are quietly tearing up their old blueprints. With summer heatwaves getting longer and more brutal, urban infrastructure, housing, and public health systems are feeling the strain. According to recent city strategies and EU-funded climate initiatives, municipal leaders are realizing that the old way of building just doesn't cut it anymore.
June 25, 2026
Society
EU talks with Taliban on deportations spark backlash over rights and normalisation concerns
EU talks with Taliban in Brussels over deportations have sparked strong criticism, with rights groups warning of the normalisation of a regime that severely restricts women’s rights and amid wider EU moves to tighten migration and asylum policy.
June 25, 2026
Defence & IndustryGermany’s new recruitment model signals wider shift in European military staffing strategies
Germany’s new recruitment system is beginning to show measurable effects, and defence officials say it may also reflect a broader shift in how European militaries are trying to secure personnel, somewhere between voluntary recruitment and more selective forms of conscription.
June 25, 2026
OtherWorld Health Organization chief urges leaders to act amid Europe’s deadly heatwave
To protect people, WHO is urging authorities to make cities cooler, ensure access to water and shade, check on those most at risk, and prepare health systems before temperatures peak.
June 25, 2026
Future EuropeSoftBank and Sceye prepare stratospheric 5G test over Japan
A U.S. company and Japan’s SoftBank are preparing a stratospheric test flight that would see a large helium-filled airship used as a 5G platform above the Pacific, in what industry players see as another attempt to push mobile connectivity beyond traditional ground networks and satellites.
June 25, 2026
OtherIn Paris independent cinemas offers free afternoon screenings in air-conditioned theatres
Priority is given to those most vulnerable to high temperatures: people under the age of 25, over-65s, pregnant women, and people with reduced mobility.
June 25, 2026
OtherMurder investigation launched after man found dead near stone circle following solstice gathering
A murder investigation has been launched after the body of a 26-year-old man was found at a prehistoric stone circle in England’s Peak District following gatherings for the summer solstice.
June 25, 2026
SocietyVenezuela Earthquake Death Toll Rises to 32 as US Deploys Rescue Teams
At least 32 people have been killed and around 700 injured after two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday, causing widespread damage in Caracas and surrounding areas, according to interim President Delcy Rodríguez.
June 25, 2026
SocietyNice exhibition brings Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent into artistic dialogue
At the Musée Matisse in Nice, a new exhibition is drawing a line across time between two figures who never met but, curators say, ended up speaking a remarkably similar visual language. Henri Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent are placed side by side in what European media have described as a meeting of two 20th century artistic giants, unfolding through colour, fabric and light.
June 25, 2026
- Russian Influence
FBI and SBU investigate Russian cyber-espionage campaign targeting officials across Ukraine, Europe and US
Russia’s intelligence services are conducting a long-running cyber-espionage campaign aimed at officials, military personnel, politicians and activists across Ukraine, Europe and the United States, Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) said on Thursday. The agency announced that it is working together with the FBI on the investigation.
June 25, 2026
OtherCanada and Switzerland set for Group B decider at World Cup 2026 in Vancouver
The final Group B match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup brings a tight qualification picture into focus as co-hosts Canada face Switzerland on June 24 at BC Place in Vancouver.
June 24, 2026
OtherFrance confirms first Ebola case linked to DR Congo outbreak
France has confirmed its first Ebola case linked to the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo, after a doctor returning from a humanitarian mission tested positive and was placed in isolation, the health ministry said.
June 24, 2026
Eastern FrontierFrance and European partners reshape sixth-generation fighter landscape as SCAF collapses and GCAP seeks expansion
Speaking at the Mérignac plant last week during a visit by French Industry Minister Sébastien Martin, the chief executive of Dassault Aviation, Éric Trappier, said the company is already working on a new combat aircraft, even if key details remain deliberately under wraps.
June 24, 2026
PowerNearly 25% of Europeans now back far-right parties
Nearly a quarter of voters in Europe now support far-right parties, according to a study of more than 150 political scientists, with their share of the vote rising to over 23% and nearly quintupling since the mid-1990s.
June 24, 2026
Economy & EnergyFraud risk linked to hidden card update system as banks face opt-out criticism
Fraudsters have been able to continue using cancelled bank cards in some cases because of a little-known payments feature designed to keep subscriptions running without interruption, according to consumer research and industry reporting.
June 24, 2026
PowerStarmer meets Burnham in ‘frosty’ talks as transition to power begins
Keir Starmer has held his first meeting with Andy Burnham since the Makerfield by-election, in talks described by sources as “frosty” as the prime minister and his expected successor began early discussions on a transition of power.
June 24, 2026
PowerPM Juliia Svyrydenko will head the Ukrainian delegation at the Ukraine Recovery Conference (URC-2026) in Gdańsk, Poland
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk stated that the absence of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Ukraine Recovery Conference on 25-26 June in Gdańsk ,Poland, may have a positive impact on the course of the event. During a press conference in Hungary, the Polish PM admitted that tensions between Polish President Karol Nawrocki and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. He described the entire situation as an unnecessary escalation of emotion.
June 24, 2026
PowerUS Senate blocks bid to curb Trump's Iran war powers
US Senate Republicans on Wednesday blocked a Democratic-led effort to require President Donald Trump to seek congressional approval before continuing U.S. military operations against Iran, underscoring the party's continued support for the administration's war policy more than six weeks into the conflict.
June 24, 2026
Economy & EnergyNissan halts development of electric Qashqai as it cuts costs and reviews EV strategy
Nissan has halted development of a fully electric version of its best-selling Qashqai SUV in Europe as the Japanese automaker reassesses spending and trims its global model range amid intensifying competition in the electric vehicle market.
June 23, 2026
OtherEurope Swelters as Heatwave Claims Lives and Disrupts Daily Life
A severe heatwave is sweeping across Europe, bringing record-breaking temperatures, transport disruptions, and school closures. In France, 40 people have drowned while attempting to cool off in waterways, as authorities warn that climate change is making extreme heat events more frequent and intense.
June 23, 2026
PowerThe European Union should integrate Ukraine into its future European Defense Union - European Commissioner for Defense and Space.
Ukraine's defense industry has earned one of the highest assessments from EU representatives .This progress is critical for the safety of all of Europe - said Kubilius on Tuesday in Brussels for the opening of the Europian Defence and Security summit. According to him, the rapid development of Ukraine’s defense sector has been one of the key factors enabling the country to adapt to modern warfare and change its nature.
June 23, 2026
Eastern FrontierBaltic states under pressure of Russian information campaigns as Vilnius hosts GlobalFact 2026
Tallinn, Riga and Vilnius have increasingly found themselves on the front line of what Baltic officials and European media describe as sustained Russian information operations, with the region often presented as a kind of testing ground for counter-disinformation tools and strategies.
June 23, 2026
Eastern FrontierEU Steps Up Defences Against Russian Drone Threats
EU leaders have agreed to strengthen protection against Russian drone threats by expanding air defence capabilities, counter-drone systems and border security measures, with a particular focus on the Union’s Eastern flank.
June 23, 2026
Economy & EnergyHome-based and small business reshape Europe after pandemic as digital work expands
After the pandemic, small and home-based business across Europe didn’t move in one clear direction. The pattern is uneven, but a few things repeat almost everywhere — more digital tools, more work shifting into homes, and family-run businesses taking on a bigger role again.
June 23, 2026
SocietyGorizia Launches Digital Platform to Preserve and Showcase Artistic Heritage
Borgo Art has launched a virtual exhibition platform in Gorizia, Italy, digitally recreating four historic landmarks and showcasing works by Franco Dugo, Roberto Kusterle, and the KB Spa Art Collection through immersive 360-degree experiences.
June 23, 2026
SocietyAfrican fashion moves to centre stage at Paris’ Galeries Lafayette with “Africa Now” showcase
African fashion takes centre stage at Paris’ Galeries Lafayette as the department store hosts the second edition of its “Africa Now” pop-up, positioning designers from across the continent not as inspiration for European labels but as standalone players in the global industry.
June 23, 2026
Eastern FrontierThe Russian-annexed Crimea: no petrol sales for civilians and a rolling power-outage schedule
On Tuesday morning, occupation authorities reported power supply disruptions in western and northern part of the Crimean peninsula. Krymenergo, the largest electricity distributor and local power company in Crimea, reported - due to technological disruptions in the electric networks, consumers in the biggest city districts of Yevpatoria, Saky, Krasnoperekopsk , Dzhankoy, Yalta, Alushta, Feodosiya,Simferopol and the Krasnoperekopsk, Saky, Dzhankoy, Krasnohvardiysk districts, were disconnected.
June 23, 2026
Economy & EnergyTrans-Saharan gas pipeline revival raises questions over Europe’s future energy supply
Europe's energy sector is once again watching developments in the Sahara after work resumed on part of the long-discussed Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline, a project that aims to transport Nigerian gas to European consumers through Niger and Algeria.
June 23, 2026
Future EuropeNASA’s Perseverance Rover Reaches Marathon Distance on Mars After Five Years of Exploration
NASA’s Perseverance rover has now spent five years on the surface of Mars, gradually building one of the most detailed ground-level datasets ever collected from Jezero Crater, a region long suspected to have once held a stable lake fed by river systems.
June 23, 2026
OtherNorwegian fans’ “Viking Row” becomes breakout World Cup 2026 phenomenon
At the 2026 World Cup, Norway’s supporters have quietly become one of the more visible storylines of the opening phase of the tournament, sometimes cutting through even the action on the pitch.
June 23, 2026
OtherTrain driver killed and eight in critical condition after Bedford rail crash investigation continues
Eight people remain in a critical condition in hospital after a train collision near Bedford that killed a driver and left dozens injured, British Transport Police (BTP) said on Monday.
June 23, 2026
PowerLithuanian Government Resigns as Coalition Agrees to Nominate Mindaugas Sinkevičius as New Prime Minister
Lithuania’s government has resigned after a new parliamentary coalition agreed to nominate Social Democratic Party leader Mindaugas Sinkevičius as the country’s next prime minister, triggering a formal handover of executive power and setting up another round of coalition reshuffling in the Baltic state.
June 23, 2026
OtherItaly’s Constitutional Court hears landmark end-of-life case involving assisted suicide criteria
In Italy, the Constitutional Court is examining a highly sensitive and unprecedented case concerning end-of-life legislation (“fine vita”) and access to medically assisted suicide. At the center of the proceedings is the legal requirement known as “sostegno vitale” (life-sustaining treatment), which has been a key condition for eligibility since the Court’s landmark 2019 ruling in the Cappato–Dj Fabo case.
June 23, 2026
SocietyBritain's best-known artist low-key funeral: just two mourners
The funeral of David Hockney, Britain's best-known artist, has already taken place last week, his publicist Erica Bolton has confirmed. Only two people attended – in line with the British artist’s final wishes.
June 23, 2026
Economy & EnergySpain nearing 100 million tourists and shifting its tourism model
Spain is nearing 100 million tourists and shifting its tourism model toward more sustainable “calm growth,” focusing on regional diversification, off-season travel, and reducing pressure on overcrowded cities.
June 23, 2026
OtherThe Rise of Urban-to-Rural Migration: Insights from TikTok
Study analyses 901 TikTok videos (24 million views) on urban-to-rural migration in Romania, showing how social media shapes idealized images of rural life, creates new forms of digital labour, and influences perceptions of relocation through the concept of digital rurality.
June 23, 2026
Economy & EnergyFrance and Germany strike KNDS governance deal, clearing path for IPO as defence consolidation accelerates
France and Germany have reached an agreement on the governance and strategic control of KNDS, reshaping ownership of one of Europe’s key land systems manufacturers and opening the way for a long-anticipated stock market listing.
June 23, 2026
Eastern FrontierRussia Moves to Encircle Kostiantynivka as Battle for Ukraine’s Last Donbas Strongholds Intensifies
Russian forces are intensifying efforts to encircle the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostiantynivka, a strategic gateway to the last major Ukrainian-held urban centres in Donbas, as both sides adapt to a battlefield increasingly dominated by drones and small-unit tactics.
June 23, 2026
Eastern FrontierThales and Dutch Defence Ministry expand radar production partnership in Hengelo
Thales has signed a strategic partnership with the Dutch Ministry of Defence aimed at expanding radar production, development and testing capacity in the Netherlands, in a move both sides say is designed to meet rising demand for advanced sensor systems and reinforce European defence capabilities.
June 23, 2026
Economy & EnergySpaceX shares slide as post-IPO rally fades, bond plans draw fresh scrutiny
SpaceX shares fell sharply this week as investors reassessed the valuation of Elon Musk's newly public space and artificial intelligence company, while plans for a major bond sale added to questions about how the group intends to finance its long-term expansion.
June 23, 2026
PowerDavos 2026 opens under shadow of Trump-Europe tensions as Ukraine slips from centre stage
The World Economic Forum opened in Davos this week against a backdrop of growing geopolitical uncertainty, with European leaders increasingly focused on the future of transatlantic relations, trade tensions with the United States and the continent's long-term strategic autonomy
June 23, 2026
Eastern FrontierGerman Defense Minister Pistorius visits German Armed Forces near the border with Belarus
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius landed in the Lithuanian capital, Vilnius, this morning to observe the training German Armed Forces. Around 2,900 soldiers and more than 300 drones are practicing the defense of NATO's eastern flank during the "Freedom Shield 2026" exercise – about 20 kilometers from the border with Belarus. The training includes combat with and against drones. German Armed Forces training in Lithuania. Around 2,900 soldiers and more than 300 drones are practicing the defense of NATO's eastern flank in Lithuania during the "Freedom Shield 2026" exercise – about 20 kilometers from the border with Belarus. The training includes combat with and against drones. German Armed Forces training in Lithuania. Around 2,900 soldiers and more than 300 drones are practicing the defense of NATO's eastern flank in Lithuania during the "Freedom Shield 2026" exercise – about 20 kilometers from the border with Belarus. The training includes combat with and against drones.
June 23, 2026
SocietyEuropean Heritage Days 2026 focus on preserving cultural heritage under threat
European Heritage Days 2026 highlight the urgent need to protect cultural heritage at risk across Europe, focusing on preservation, resilience and reimagining traditions, sites and languages.
June 23, 2026