Latest news bulletin | June 24th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 24th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Paris’s Cirque d’Hiver begins renovation to restore its original splendour
Twenty ornamental frescoes from the Second Empire are to be restored over twelve to eighteen months. The seating, the polychrome ceiling canvas and the stained-glass windows will also be refurbished.…
Portugal’s World Cup victory sparks celebrations in Lisbon
Thousands of fans in Lisbon celebrated Portugal’s 5-0 World Cup victory over Uzbekistan, with Cristiano Ronaldo scoring twice and becoming the first player to score in six different World Cup…
Madrid, Woody Allen’s new cinematic muse
Woody Allen’s next film, set entirely in Madrid, will treat the city as a star. Filming begins in October, following in the footsteps of New York, Paris, Rome and Barcelona.…
First whales killed as Iceland restarts commercial hunt
Iceland resumes commercial whaling after a two-year pause, with two fin whales processed at the Hvalur facility, reigniting controversy and protests. Read more at Read More
EU scales back Ukraine’s accession timetable due to Hungarian resistance
Faced with renewed resistance from Hungary, the EU has been forced to change plans and now aims to unblock two, rather than five, accession clusters with Ukraine and Moldova before…
EU diplomatic service announces new top posts with strong defence focus
The EEAS has named Kajsa Ollongren as secretary general, with Matti Maasikas and David Cvach in deputy roles. The defence-focused appointments come as the bloc’s foreign policy machinery faces increasing…
Two workers for a Norwegian demining charity killed in Russian strike on Ukraine
The NPA has more than 450 staff based in Ukraine, where it has been carrying out mine clearance activities since 2023. Read More
New giraffe born in Denmark zoo
At Copenhagen Zoo, a giraffe calf is born as staff and visitors witness the moment. The mother immediately cares for her newborn. Read More
European heatwave forces Eiffel Tower early closure and tourist attraction shutdowns
From the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre to Buckingham Palace’s Changing of the Guard, soaring temperatures are forcing attractions to close, shorten opening hours and cancel events as a heatwave…