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Real Madrid forward Mbappe released from hospital

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe is discharged from hospital after being treated for gastroenteritis.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Israel wants a 'hopeful' post-conflict Middle East reality and resolute relations with EU

As its military gains the upper hand in its conflict with Iran so far, Israel is now proceeding to expand on its reasons for action and its vision towards β€œa bigger picture,” in a broader Middle East and Europe-related context that transcends its current offensive in Iran.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Zelenskyy calls for more pressure on Russia after 28 killed in missile strikes on Kyiv

The drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, the deadliest assault on the capital this year, killed 28 people across the city and wounded 142 others.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump to decide on action against Iran 'within next 2 weeks'

US President Donald Trump said he would decide whether the US would join Israel in military action against Iran sometime "within the next two weeks." Earlier, Iranian strikes on Israel damaged a hospital. DW has more.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Indonesia inks strategic partnership with Russia

The leaders of Russia and Indonesia met in St Petersburg, where they lauded strong bilateral ties and Jakarta's new role in the BRICS grouping.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Spain’s PM Pedro SΓ‘nchez rejects NATO's 5% of GDP spending plan as 'unreasonable'

Spain was the lowest spender in the trans-Atlantic alliance last year, directing less than 2% of its GDP on defence expenditure.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump to make a decision on Iran within two weeks

β€œIran has all that it needs to achieve a nuclear weapon,” said White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt. β€œAll they need is a decision from the supreme leader to do that.”

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

IMF chief: European lifestyle is at risk if productivity isn’t boosted

Progress on the single market needs to be a priority for the European Union, Kristalina Georgieva told Euronews.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Iran regime change not our aim, Israel’s Herzog says

Israel's main goal is the elimination of Tehran's nuclear and missile programs β€” regime change is for the Iranian people to decide, Israeli president says.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Europe partly to blame for Iran-Israel conflict, Iran's UN ambassador tells Euronews

In an interview with Euronews, Ali Bahraini said the diplomacy does still have a chance if Israel stops its strikes but also warned that Iran would target the United States if it chooses to come into the conflict.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Carlo Ancelotti: Can he lead Brazil to World Cup glory?

After winning domestic titles in five of Europe’s biggest leagues, Carlo Ancelotti now faces a new challenge as the head coach of the Brazilian national team.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

New Zealand pauses Cook Islands aid over China deals

China has been wooing Pacific Island countries with strategic partnership agreements. New Zealand has said it will pause funding to the Cook Islands until it can take a closer look at these deals.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

European rights watchdog raises concerns over freedom of speech in Germany amid Gaza protests

The Council of Europe’s Human Rights Commissioner has raised concerns that German authorities have curtailed the use of Arabic language and cultural symbols during Gaza protests and have allegedly used excessive force against demonstrators.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Starmer warns Trump to de-escalate in Iran

The prime minister said negotiations between the U.S. and Iran were the way to resolve tensions about Tehran's uranium enrichment agenda.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Police ban Budapest Pride march, but mayor vows it will go ahead

It's the latest twist in a cat-and-mouse confrontation between the government and Hungary's LGBTQ community.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Bill Gates in Brussels next week for fresh vaccine financing push with EU leaders

The head of the Gates Foundation hosts a pledging conference on Wednesday, together with EU leaders, in order to collect 9 billion dollars for vaccines. Gates will also participate in a debate at the European Parliament.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK industrial strategy aims to cut factory energy costs

The U.K. has some of the highest electricity prices in Europe for industry.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

European Parliament backs mandatory microchipping of all cats and dogs in the EU

MEPs have voted to make microchipping and registration mandatory for all cats and dogs in the EU to combat illegal trade and improve animal welfare standards.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Is this the UN's last chance to take the right side in the history of humanity?

The Israel-Iran conflict is not just another diplomatic crisis. It is a test of the international system’s moral spine. If the UN fails now, it risks irrelevance, or worse, complicity, Robert Singer writes.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | June 19th – 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 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Irish privacy watchdog seeks extra funding to handle expanded role

The Irish data protection authority has already involved in questions related to the lawfulness of AI apps such as Meta AI and X’s Grok.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Missile strikes near EU embassy in Tel Aviv

All personnel of the EU delegation are said to be "safe and sound" after a missile struck near a district where several embassies are located.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Finland's parliament votes to withdraw from landmine treaty due to Russia threat

Several countries bordering Russia β€” Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland β€” have recently pulled out of the Ottawa Treaty or announced plans to do so.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Holocaust survivor who escaped Nazis dies aged 88

Suzanne Ripton lived in London and Leeds after moving to England following World War Two.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

French trial exposes human trafficking among champagne workers

Three people are accused of exploiting dozens of workers in the heart of champagne country.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Tech giants Apple and Meta to escape sanctions for failing to meet EU digital rules

The European Commission will opt not to impose immediate financial penalties on Apple and Metaβ€”even if they fail to comply with the legislation by next week's deadline.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What is the US β€˜bunker bomb’ that could hit Iranian nuclear sites?

One of the weapons the US could use in Iran to destroy nuclear facilities is a 30,000-pound ordnance designed to reach bunkers or underground targets.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

What is Iran's Fordow nuclear site and why is it so critical to the conflict?

While the world awaits whether or not Donald Trump gives an order to the US army to bomb the key underground nuclear site in Iran, we take a look at the Fordow enrichment facility.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

WhatsApp won’t roll out ads in EU until 2026

Meta's advertising plan has triggered privacy concerns in Europe.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Man accused of shooting Scots in Spain appears in court

The 44-year-old appeared in court in London following the deaths of Ross Monaghan and Eddie Lyons Jnr.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Warming seas threaten Antarctic ecosystems, scientists warn

With ocean temperatures rising, marine biologists are racing to understand the fate of species that depend on freezing conditions.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Study: EU must review Israel relations or risk credibility crisis

The European Union must legally review its relations with Israel, a new study commissioned by left-leaning MEPs reveals.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

EU to influence Iran nuclear talks from sidelines in Geneva

Despite likely being absent from formal negotiations in Geneva on Friday, the European Union is open to dialogue in a bid to influence the next round of nuclear talks between French, German, and British foreign affairs ministers and their Iranian counterpart.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Restaurant review: Car Bon

Upscale Chinese with authentic Sichuan flavor.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

US Vice President JD Vance joins X rival Bluesky

JD Vance also asked his followers to join him on Bluesky, which has been styled as a progressive alternative to perceived right-wing bias on X.

Published on: June 19, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)