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Houthis enter the fray: Will the Iran-Israel confrontation widen further?

With the Houthis officially entering the circle of escalation, the confrontation has gone beyond its traditional framework between Tehran and Tel Aviv, threatening to turn into a multi-front regional conflict.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How close is Iran to getting a nuclear bomb β€” and is that what it wants?

According to Tehran, its nuclear program is purely civilian, though Israel thinks it's aimed at making a nuclear bomb. Iran's high levels of uranium enrichment mean that the step to weapon-grade uranium is very short.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Ukraine receives 1,200 more war dead bodies from Russia

Russia returned a total of 4,812 bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers to Ukraine this week. Moscow plans to return a further 6,000 Ukrainian soldiers' bodies to Ukraine.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iran seeks international mediation amid conflict with Israel, Trump promises peace

The US president said on Sunday he is hopeful about his latest efforts to bring β€œpeace”, while Iran reaches out to mediators from Oman and Qatar.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | June 15th – 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 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel in no rush to wrap up Iran war, ambassador says

β€œThe objective is not to contain the war. The objective is to win the war,” Ambassador Yechiel Leiter said.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Israeli fire and airstrikes kill over 41 Palestinians as Iran conflict intensifies

Gaza has fallen to second place behind Iran on Israel's list of military priorities.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Hot air balloon accidents in Turkish resort: 1 dead, 31 injured

The pilot of one of the balloons lost his life, 31 tourists were injured.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Turkish religious authority granted power to censor Quran translations

Concerns about religious freedom in Turkey have been growing since early June, when a new law gave the Diyanet the right to ban translations of the Quran that do not comply with its interpretation of Islam.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump predicts Israel and Iran 'should and will make a deal' amid escalating tensions

Using his social media platform Truth Social, the US president has suggested on Sunday that Iran and Israel will end their violent conflict by "making a deal" through his mediation.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Spain housing crisis: Locals blame tourists and speculators

Short-term rentals are worsening Spain's housing crisis, while investor demand continues to drive up prices. For many locals, the situation is devastating.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Large anti-tourism protests planned across Spain

Overcrowded city centers and housing shortages that displace locals are among the many reasons why Spanish residents are protesting the influx of tourists.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Milei urges Argentines to bank 'mattress dollars' as proof of trust in recovery

Argentina's libertarian President Javier Milei has his sights set on an estimated $271 billion in cash stashed away by his fellow citizens to survive economic hardships.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

France's former President Sarkozy stripped of Legion of Honour medal over corruption

Sarkozy is only the second former French leader to have the Legion of Honour medal taken away - the first was infamous Nazi collaborator Philippe PΓ©tain.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Wagnermania: Flying Dutchman on a monumental set in a quarry in Austria

Wagner's The Flying Dutchman can be seen from 9 July in a quarry outside Sankt Margarethen im Burgenland.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Starmer confirms military buildup in Middle East as Europe urges restraint

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul urged Iran and Israel to begin talks to de-escalate their war.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Indian PM Modi's visit to Cyprus - upgrade of Indo-European relations?

The Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit marks a shift in New Delhi's relations with both Nicosia and Brussels, as Cyprus takes over the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union from 1 January.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Russia launches fresh massive aerial attack on Ukraine. 2 Khinzal missiles downed

The Ukrainian airforce reported an overnight aerial attack with 194 weapons targetting mostly the Poltava Oblast east of Kyiv.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany is rearming, but what about its veterans?

On 15 June, Germany celebrates its veterans for the first time. But behind the symbolic gesture lies a systemic failure: those who need help often don't get it.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

How Israel's Iron Dome and Iron Beam defense systems work

Israel has relied on its Iron Dome system for years, but with escalating tensions with Iran and other parts of the Middle East, it may begin deploying a new system for its defense.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

G7 summit: Middle East conflict set to dominate meeting

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz told reporters that the conflict in the Middle East, along with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, will be among the key issues at the three-day meeting of the G7 organization.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | June 15th – Midday

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 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Iranian strike hits Israel's most important scientific centre. What do we know about the Weizmann Institute?

An Iranian missile hit the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, south of Tel Aviv, one of Israel's most prominent scientific centres, which is known for its technological support to the Israeli military in the fields of artificial intelligence, drones and advanced military technologies.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany updates: Soldiers gather for first-ever Veterans Day

Germany is marking its first ever Veterans Day with a series of events in Berlin and across the country. Elsewhere, Bayern Munich get their Club World Cup campaign underway in the United States. .

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Worried about earthquakes? What to know about cancelling holidays, according to insurance experts

Southern Europe is seeing a rise in seismic activity, but standard travel insurance won’t cover cancellations.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

β€˜A very Finnish thing’: Big sand battery starts storing wind and solar energy in crushed soapstone

The 15 metres wide battery can store a month's heat demand in summer - how does it work?

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump threatens Iran with retaliation β€˜at levels never seen before’

American leader says "we can easily get a deal done" to end the conflict, as Israel and Iran bombard each other overnight.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

VW in Brazil: A dark history

Brazil is one of VW's most critical foreign bases. The company's past in the country is blighted by decades of human rights abuses and exploitation.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump celebrates U.S. military might amid tensions at home and abroad

The day-long celebration of the Army’s 250th birthday coincided with nationwide protests against Trump and military strikes between Israel and Iran that are testing the president’s β€œAmerica First” resolve.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Israel military warns Iran to evacuate nuclear sites

The warning follows a statement by the Iranian minister of foreign affairs saying Tehran would stop its attacks if Israel would stop theirs.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Former French President Sarkozy stripped of national honor

Nicolas Sarkozy has been stripped of his Legion d'honneur award, France's highest distinction, after his graft conviction. The former French president was found guilty of illegal attempts to obtain favors from a judge.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How Germany plans to celebrate its first Veterans Day

Members of the German military will be honored in the country's first-ever Veterans Day on June 15. Big parties and protests are planned in Berlin and other cities nationwide.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

India: Helicopter crash in Uttarakhand kills 7

A helicopter crash in the mountainous state of Uttarakhand in northern India killed all seven on board. Authorities are looking into the reason behind the crash.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Abe claims fifth world title, Takeoka stuns at -66 kg, Gyertyas lights up Budapest crowd

Day 2 in Budapest saw Abe Uta win her fifth world title with style, while Takeoka edged Emomali in a tense -66 kg final. Roza Gyertyas brought joy to the home fans with a brilliant bronze. A spectacular day at the 2025 World Judo Championships.

Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | June 15th – 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 15, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews