Latest news bulletin | June 9th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 9th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
‘Operation Pushkin’: six Georgians on trial in France over theft of rare Russian books
The trial is the latest case aimed at delivering justice after a series of similar thefts in libraries across Europe, allegedly by an organised network. Read More
How the ICD protecting Christian Eriksen’s heart on the football pitch actually works
For the second time in his career, Danish footballer Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch. Here is how his implantable cardioverter defibrillator works. Read More
EU auditors flag weak oversight of €527 million Balkans transport fund
The European Commission lacked effective tools to monitor progress and relied on international lenders to oversee progress made in the transport sector in the Balkans, leading to the release of…
Spain’s Sánchez speaks out against EU’s deregulation crusade
As socialists discuss how to regain ground across Europe, the Spanish prime minister has rejected the idea that fewer laws are needed at the European level, putting him at odds…
France bars Israel’s Smotrich as others push back against Israeli settlement expansion
The move by Paris comes as the UK, Canada and Norway intensify sanctions on settlement-linked organisations and financial networks accused of supporting violence in the occupied West Bank. Read More
Kaja Kallas urges Ireland to ‘get the facts straight’ on alumina sales to Russia
Ireland has launched an investigation into allegations that exports from Aughinish Alumina have contributed to Russia’s military complex. Read More
No Glastonbury, no problem: Here are eight European music festivals you can still book this summer
Most of Europe’s music festivals have sold out, but there are plenty you can still get tickets for across the continent. Read More
Zelenskyy wants to build up pressure on Russia to force Moscow to peace talks
In a post on X, Zelenskyy said that Ukraine had signed a drone deal with Latvia after his first talks with the country’s Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs. Read More
‘Act without delay’: Brussels warns Albania over Trump-linked resort project
A spokesperson for the European Commission has said that Tirana must “refrain from actions that could undermine” its bid to join the European Union, amid concerns that a sprawling coastal…