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Security situation in Qatar now stable after Iranian strikes, interior ministry says

Day 11 of the escalating hostilities between Iran and Israel moved in a different direction on Monday after Iran launched air strikes on a US military base in Qatar, but a US official later said none of the missiles hit their target.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Oil rises and Europe's markets open lower after US strikes on Iran

The price of oil rose and stock markets fell as investors reacted to the US strikes against nuclear targets in Iran.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump hints at regime change in Iran after surprise attack on nuclear sites

In a social media post on Sunday, which questioned the future of Iran's ruling government in Tehran, US President Donald Trump wrote, "Why wouldn't there be a regime change?"

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | June 23rd โ€“ Morning

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 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel decision, Nato & EU summits, Budapest Pride in focus This WEEK

Busy week for EU leaders: from finalising a Canada defence pact and discussing Nato spending to tackling a packed summit agenda in Brussels. Before that, foreign ministers will assess a long-awaited review of Israelโ€™s war in Gaza. At the weekend, attention shifts to Budapest and Hungaryโ€™s Pride march.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Vaccine alliance faces funding squeeze ahead of Brussels summit

Officials say they are โ€œcautiously optimisticโ€ ahead of a summit in Brussels hosted by the EU where governments will pledge funding for vaccination programmes run by Gavi, the global vaccines alliance.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

NATO summit: Trump set to win big on defense spending

Iran will be high on the agenda at the NATO summit, but its main focus is expected to be on a massive increase in defense spending. The agreement is set to please US President Donald Trump.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

NATO could soon agree on a massive increase in defense spending. Donald Trump would be pleased, but is everyone on board?

Iran will be high on the agenda at the NATO summit, but its main focus is expected to be on a massive increase in defense spending. The agreement is set to please US President Donald Trump.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Amazon predicts thriving future for high street retail hand in hand with e-commerce

Amazon VP Mariangela Marseglia discusses โ€˜The Everything Storeโ€™ and the major trends hitting the retail industry right now.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

US defends strikes on Iran's nuclear sites at UNSC as Russia and China condemn action

The US military struck three sites in Iran early Sunday, entering into the conflict and Israel's effort to destroy Iranโ€™s nuclear program in a risky gambit to weaken a longtime adversary.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French police probe staged Disneyland 'wedding' with minor

Four people have been arrested in connection with a fake wedding involving a "child bride" at Disneyland Paris. The elaborate setup saw hundreds of extras turn up as guests.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Bride shot dead in attack on French wedding party

Two suspects are arrested after the ceremony ended in a deadly exchange of fire near Avignon.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Iran says deciding on 'timing' of response to US strikes

Iran's envoy to the UN said the US "destroyed diplomacy" by attacking Iranian nuclear sites. US President Donald Trump said he was open to a regime change in Iran. DW has the latest.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

At least 22 people killed in suicide bomb attack on Orthodox church in Syria

The church bombing was the first of its sort in Syria in years and comes amid Damascus's efforts to gain support from minorities under its de facto Islamist government.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

At least 25 people killed in terrorist attack on church in Syria

A suicide bomber killed at least 25 and injured 63 in an Eastern Orthodox church near Damascus.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Hundreds take to the streets of the Hague in demonstration against NATO days before major summit

Hundreds of protesters took to the streets of the Hague to show their discontent at NATO's climbing defence spending and a possible war with Iran, just days before the Dutch city hosts the decisive alliance summit.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

NATO allies agree to 5 percent defense spending goal

Spain threw up a last-minute roadblock to the new spending target, but gave way after being granted flexibility.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Iran says US must 'receive a response' to strikes

Iran's president has said his country has to respond following US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. The US called operation "Midnight Hammer" an "overwhelming success." Follow DW for more.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Exclusive: Israel blasts EU report accusing it of breaching human rights in Gaza

In a letter seen by Euronews, Israel rejects the review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which indicates Israeli violations of human rights in Gaza. The Israeli foreign ministry states that โ€œIsrael is engaged in an existential struggle by defending against the shared enemies of the West."

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What to know after US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites

The United States has entered the Israel-Iran war with a series of bombings on key Iranian nuclear enrichment sites. It marks a critical escalation in the Middle East.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Belarus opposition leader's husband urges Trump to help other prisoners

After his unexpected release, Sergei Tikhanovsky broke down describing his five years in solitary confinement

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

NATO members agree to increase defense spending to 5%

The deal to increase NATO member countries' defense spending reportedly went through after Spain secured an exemption, following its staunch opposition. Spain called the rise to 5% "disproportionate and unnecessary."

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Syria: Deadly blast hits church in Damascus

At least 20 people were killed and 52 injured in an explosion by an apparent "Islamic State" suicide bomber at a church in the Syrian capital.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israel savages EU over โ€˜outrageous and indecentโ€™ human rights reviewย 

Relations between Brussels and Israel hit a new low as European ministers gather to discuss whether to punish Israel over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Iran launches wave of missiles at Israel following US bombing of nuclear sites

Iran launched a wave of ballistic missiles at northern and central Israel, just hours after the United States bombed three of its nuclear sites.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | June 22nd โ€“ 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 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Germany changed its mind about America, thanks to Donald Trump

The incoming German chancellor campaigned as a debt hawk. Then a source told him about Trumpโ€™s plans for NATO.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

'There is no red line that they have not crossed' - Iran's foreign minister

Israel says US and Tel Avivโ€™s early Sunday attacks on Iran were carried out โ€œin full coordinationโ€.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Iran reportedly moves to shut Strait of Hormuz after US attacks

The Iranian parliament backed a measure to close the critical shipping route in response to U.S. airstrikes on nuclear sites in Iran, state media reported

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Pentagon officials say itโ€™s too soon to know if Iran strikes were successful

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth did not specify how the administration would avoid getting drawn into a deeper escalation with Tehran.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Advanced submarines, strategic bases: here's what we know about Iran's naval capabilities

Iranโ€™s navy ranks highly among the worldโ€™s top fleets and is actively expanding its capabilities with advanced submarines and warships - deployed to strategic locations - strengthening its influence in the Gulf region and the Indian Ocean.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Whatโ€™s at stake for Europe if the Strait of Hormuz is blocked?

Iran is considering closing the Strait of Hormuz, but what would that mean for Europe and what is at stake if it happens?

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Only regime change will stop Iran making a nuclear weapon, expert tells Euronews

Jacob Kirkegaard told Euronews that despite the American strikes, Iran might still be capable of a nuclear program. He added that many European countries are quietly cheering for the operation, which also weakens Russia.

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Will Russia stand up for its ally Iran, and how can Moscow benefit from the conflict?

Will Russia stand up for its ally Iran after US struck three Iranian nuclear facilities? What is stronger: the desire to make money on expensive oil and divert the world's attention from Moscowโ€™s war on Ukraine or the fear of losing the ties and contracts built up over the years in the region?

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Iranian weapon with ideological payload: What is the Kheibar Shekan missile?

Iran's armed forces have carried out the 20th wave of a massive missile-drone operation against Israeli military targets, targeting Ben Gurion Airport and biological research centres, as part of an ongoing escalation in what Tehran calls a "strategic response to Israeli aggression".

Published on: June 22, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews