General strike: CGTP hails strong turnout, government says country ‘operating normally’
During the night shift, there was an almost total walkout in several National Health Service hospital units. Many schools are closed and flights have been cancelled. Read More
China is a ‘very big problem’ for EU sanctions against Russia, O’Sullivan tells Euronews
Exclusive: As the bloc readies its 21st sanction package against Russia for the country’s ongoing invasion of Ukraine, the EU Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan revealed to Euronews that Beijing remains…
European Commission responds to Italy’s call for energy cost relief flexibility
The measures indirectly address Italy’s request that the Commission relax its fiscal rules to allow member states to tackle rising energy prices without incurring excessive debt and risking penalties. Read…
Meliá and Iberostar quit Cuba: Trump’s ultimatum leaves Spanish hotel groups under pressure
Meliá has announced that it is halting operations at 15 Cuban hotels. Iberostar did so on 1 June at 12 hotels, bowing to US sanctions on Gaesa, the military group…
Fire tears through New Delhi building, killing at least 18
A fire in a New Delhi building killed at least 18 people and injured several others, with rescue teams pulling dozens from the Malviya Nagar block. Read more at Read…
Empty stations and cancelled trains as nationwide strike hits Portugal
A general strike in Portugal disrupted transport, schools and hospitals as unions protested labour reforms they say weaken workers’ rights. Read more at Read More
Want to live off-grid? This remote Scottish island with cabin could be yours for €405,000
The rugged private island, complete with a solar-powered cabin, is going under the hammer for less than the average UK house price. Tucked away in Scotland’s remote Summer Isles, it…
Drone attack on UAE’s Barakah more dangerous than Zaporizhzhia, IAEA chief tells Euronews
Rafael Grossi told Euronews the drone strike on the operating UAE nuclear plant posed greater risks than Zaporizhzhia because its reactors were live at the time of the attack, warning…
‘La Caverne du Pont-Neuf’ damaged by wind, opening ceremony postponed
The temporary artwork, damaged by Tuesday afternoon’s strong winds and heavy rain, will no longer be able to open to the public on 6 June as planned. Read More
Peabo Bryson, best known for Disney duets on ‘Beauty and the Beast’ and ‘Aladdin’, dies aged 75
Legendary R&B singer Peabo Bryson has died aged 75. Best known for his Disney duets on ‘Beauty and the Beast’ with Celine Dion and ‘A Whole New World’ with Regina…