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Pentagon to redraw command map to more closely align Greenland with the US

The Pentagon’s move to shift its oversight of Greenland under U.S. Northern Command aligns with President Donald Trump’s pledge to take control of the autonomous Danish territory.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

German police to carry out new searches in the Algarve in Maddie McCann case

The British child was reported missing in May 2007, when she was on holiday with her family in Praia da Luz, Lagos. Portuguese media report that new searches could begin this Tuesday.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

South Korea: Polls open in snap presidential election

South Koreans are voting for a new president to succeed conservative Yoon Suk Yeol. He was impeached over his brief imposition of martial law. DW has more.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Russia and Ukraine fail again to agree ceasefire but commit to prisoner swap

The two warring sides remain far apart on how to end the conflict after a second round of talks in Turkey.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Britain prepares for war (just don’t ask about the cost)

A stark official report says "state conflict has returned to Europe" β€” but a fight is raging over the cash-strapped Keir Starmer government response.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Germany's Baerbock elected as UN General Assembly head

Former Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock was voted in as president of the UN General Assembly. Meanwhile, Germany's tough migration policy has been dealt a setback in court. DW has more.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Defiant Tusk to call confidence vote to reassert his authority in Poland after election setback

With domestic reform prospects in tatters, Polish PM aims to regain the initiative.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to seek confidence vote after ally's election loss

The result of Sunday's presidential runoff leaves Tusk politically weakened and there are questions about whether his multi-party coalition can survive to the end of its term in late 2027.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Ukraine carried out daring 'Spider Web' attack on Russian bombers

On 1 June, more than 100 Ukrainian drones struck strategic targets deep into Russia in an elaborate and audacious operation.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Conservative historian wins Polish presidential vote

Right-wing historian Karol Nawrocki is Poland's new president, official results show.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

TikTok bans β€˜unhealthy’ SkinnyTok hashtag after pressure from regulators

Efforts to protect kids online are gaining traction in Europe.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Poland election: Tusk to ask for a vote of confidence

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk said he will request a vote of confidence in the near future. His centrist government suffered a setback after conservative nationalist Karol Nawrocki won the presidential election.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Diverging ideas for peace as Ukraine and Russia present proposals at Istanbul talks

After the second round of direct talks, which lasted just over an hour in Istanbul, Russia and Ukraine remain far apart in what each side demands from the other.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Macron waxwork stolen from French museum by activists

The activists hid the waxwork under a blanket before taking it out through an emergency exit, reports say.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

German court rejects key pillar of Merz’s asylum crackdown

Under pressure from the far right, Germany's conservative chancellor had vowed to turn away asylum-seekers at the country's borders.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Who is Polish President-elect Karol Nawrocki?

As recently as last fall, most Poles had never heard of Karol Nawrocki. Just six months later, the historian and euroskeptic is set to be Poland's next president, despite several allegations about his past.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU trade chief to meet US counterpart in Paris amid increased tariff tensions

Despite rising tensions, the Commission still hopes to restart negotiations with the US over customs duties.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Cambodia to take up long-running border dispute with Thailand at UN's top court

In 1962, the ICJ awarded disputed territory on which a historic temple is located to Cambodia, a move that rankled Thailand and to this day remains a major irritant in bilateral relations.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Suspect charged in Colorado attack that wounded 8

Multiple people were injured in what the FBI called a "targeted terror attack" in the US state of Colorado. Police said a male suspect attacked a rally in support of Israeli hostages in Gaza.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU lagging behind new US push for Russia sanctions

The EU's next round of Russia sanctions is unlikely to be ready in time for the G7 summit, despite a US call for coordinated action.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Russia and Ukraine agree new prisoner exchange after talks

A second round of direct talks in Turkey came amid stepped-up attacks from both Ukraine and Russia. Ukraine says a drone attack yesterday on Russian airbases destroyed strategic bombing aircraft. More on DW.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Syria's stock exchange reopens after six-month closure in run-up to al-Assad ouster

The move to reopen comes as international restrictions on Syria's financial systems begin to ease in a bid to give the country a chance to rebuild after 14 years of civil war.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

New Russia-Ukraine talks yield another large POW swap β€” but no ceasefire

The Monday summit between Moscow and Kyiv came a day after Ukraine's drone attacks knocked out dozens of aircraft on Russian soil.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Fact check: Posts don't show recent attacks in Russia-Ukraine war

Russia and Ukraine both launched drone strikes just shortly before negotiators were set to meet for talks in Turkey. Viral posts on social media allegedly showing these attacks used footage from previous clashes.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Climate scientists warn against carbon offset loophole in EU 2040 target

EU climate scientists warned that including carbon offsets in the 2040 target would pose a β€œhuge risk” and make the emissions reduction goal less credible β€” urging real cuts and domestic removals instead.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Top scientists rally EU to β€˜stay the course’ by keeping its 2040 climate target ambitious and fair

With the EU about to decide on its 2040 climate target, independent scientists say policymakers must act on the evidence.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Karol Nawrocki’s win pitches Poland into EU ideas battleground

Conservative Karol Nawrocki's knife-edge victory by 50.89% of the votes in Poland’s nail-biting weekend presidential runoff election, against liberal Warsaw Mayor RafaΕ‚ Trzaskowski, set the stage for a revivified right wing and for an uncomfortable cohabitation with Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | June 2nd – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Closing the gap: policy, tools and trust in farming’s future

The final part of our series on the Ipsos Farmer’s Horizon survey explores how the EU can help farmers achieve sustainable growth through smart policy, innovation access, and the right tools.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

NATO's Rutte believes US military will remain stationed in Europe despite fears of withdrawal

Mark Rutte said the US should maintain "a very strong conventional" military presence in Europe despite allegations that Washington is preparing a review of its troop presence on the continent.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU officials head to Washington after Trump's 50-percent steel tariff

EU officials are heading for Washington to hold talks with their US counterparts in a bid to head off 50 percent duties on steel exports.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Macron wax statue stolen from museum then used at protest outside Russian Embassy

Greenpeace said it "borrowed" the statue for its demonstration.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Italy marks Republic Day with military parade in Rome

Thousands of Italian troops and civil servants paraded through central Rome on Monday to mark the 79th anniversary of the country becoming a republic.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany's former Foreign Minister Baerbock appointed president of United Nations General Assembly

The former German foreign minister will be the president of the United Nation's General Assembly for a period of one year β€” despite backlash in Berlin.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Nigeria: Desperation grows as aid delays hit floods

Thousands of people have been left homeless and hungry after devastating floods hit central Nigeria. Survivors say help is not coming fast enough.

Published on: June 02, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)