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Why is everyone so angry about Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover?

The pop superstar received huge backlash after sharing on Instagram the cover image of her latest album 'Man's Best Friend', with some fans calling it 'disturbing.'

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Air India crash: Death toll hits 270 as families mourn

The Indian government has appointed a committee to investigate the crash of Air India flight 171 in Ahmedabad on Thursday, the death toll from which has increased. Relatives of the victims are demanding answers.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Metsola confirms she won’t leave Brussels for Maltese politics

European Parliament president had hinted to POLITICO that she would stay in her post.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Foraging chef's forest finds fill restaurant plates on Isle of Man UNESCO biosphere

Rather than using rare ingredients to impress diners, Pippa Lovell’s uses invasive species in her dishes to help the Isle of Man’s biodiversity.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

β€˜The ocean is not a backdrop’: MEPs and experts say oceans must be prioritised at COP30

Campaigners, MEPs and experts made pleas from UNOC3 for oceans to be protected at the climate summit in Brazil.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

The US prepares for nationwide protests on day of Trump's birthday military parade

Anti-Trump 'No Kings' protests are planned across the US on Saturday, while Trump is set to attend a military parade in Washington to mark the army's 250th anniversary.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Iran mulling closure of Strait of Hormuz amid continuing conflict

Israel resumed attacks on Iran on the second day of the conflict, following a night that saw waves of retaliatory missile strikes by Iran into Israel that left casualties on both sides. Read our report of day two as it unfolded.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK: Two jailed over gold toilet theft from Blenheim Palace

Two men have received jail sentences for their roles in the 2019 theft of an 18-karat gold toilet from the mansion. The 5.5 million artwork, which satirized consumerism, was once offered on loan to Donald Trump.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Northern Ireland: Police deploy water cannon against rioters

Anti-immigrant protesters attacked police with petrol bombs, fireworks as riots continued for a fifth night. Police have made several arrests in relation to the violence.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

How the LA protests may boost appetite for authoritarianism

Psychological research suggests far-right narratives about social breakdown could lead to more support for US President Trump and authoritarianism, not less.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Germany tackles explosive wartime legacy at sea

Unexploded WWII bombs are still regularly found across Germany. But hundreds of thousands of tons of wartime munitions also lurk off its shores. Now Berlin is stepping up moves to clean up this perilous toxic waste.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

"Brussels, my love?" EU extends special status for Ukrainian refugees

On the week the EU marks 40 years of free movement under the Schengen Area, EU ministers meet in Luxembourg to discuss migration. This week’s episode of β€œBrussels, My Love?” looks at how more and more EU member states are moving away from the idea of a united EU front on migration and asylum.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Latest news bulletin | June 14th – 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 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

On its 2,500th anniversary, Naples grapples with the benefits and burdens of a tourism boom

2,500 years after its birth, Naples is revelling in a tourism boom, yet experiencing downsides that most cities learn decades later.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Two unforgettable World Championship titles on a historic Day 1 in Budapest 2025

Assunta Scutto completes her World medal set with long-awaited gold, while Ryuju Nagayama finally captures the -60kg crown on his sixth attempt. An electrifying start to the 2025 World Judo Championships in Budapest.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

School killings leave stunned Austria and France searching for answers

Parents and governments are left reeling and at a loss how to protect schools from random, deadly violence.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

UN conference on Palestinian statehood postponed following Israeli strikes on Iran

France and Saudi Arabia were due to co-chair a top-level UN conference on a two-state solution in New York next week, but French President Emmanuel Macron said it has been postponed due to surging tensions in the Middle East.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel says Tehran 'no longer immune' to air raids

Israel launched new strikes on Tehran, saying its air force had established "aerial freedom of action." Meanwhile, Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin discussed the conflict in a phone call. Follow DW for more.

Published on: June 14, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Casualties on both sides as Iran and Israel exchange waves overnight strikes

Retaliatory strikes by Iran have killed three people and injured dozens of others in Israel, while Iran's ambassador to the UN said 78 people were killed in Israeli strikes on Iran.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Explosions heard in Tel Aviv and Tehran as Iran and Israel exchange new overnight strikes

The Israeli Defence Forces said in a statement that "dozens" of missiles were launched by Iran in a second wave of strikes, with explosions heard in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. Explosions were also heard in Iran's capital, Tehran.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Berlin, Paris urge restraint as Israel-Iran crisis escalates

As the hostilities between Israel and Iran itensify, European leaders have called for calm, warning of the growing risk of a broader regional war. But Europe's role as a key mediator may be over amid stalled diplomacy.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Berlin, Paris urges restraint as Israel-Iran crisis escalates

As the hostilities between Israel and Iran itensify, European leaders have called for calm, warning of the growing risk of a broader regional war. But Europe's role as a key mediator may be over amid stalled diplomacy.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Trump embraces Israeli strike after arguing against it

It hasn’t been a complete shift but the president’s calculus around the risks of an Israeli strike have changed.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Iran says nuclear talks 'meaningless' after Israeli strike, despite Trump offer of 'second chance'

US President Donald Trump urged Iran to quickly reach an agreement on curbing its nuclear programme as Israel vowed to continue its bombardment of the country, but an Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson said talks with the US are now 'meaningless'.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Trump says Iran has 'second chance' to come to nuclear deal

US President Donald Trump urged Iran to quickly reach an agreement on curbing its nuclear programme as Israel vowed to continue its bombardment of the country.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Israel-Iran conflict: Where do Trump and the US stand?

US President Donald Trump claims his country was not involved with Israel's attacks on Iran. At the same time, he threatens that if Tehran doesn't reach a nuclear deal with the US, attacks on Iran "will only get worse."

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Gulf states anxious about being drawn into Israel-Iran fight

Israel's attacks on Iran are also putting pressure on the Gulf states, who worry they too could be drawn into the escalating conflict.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

The world just got closer to an ocean-saving treaty

France claims victory as enough nations promise to ratify the high seas treaty despite opposition from Trump's America.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Fact check: Many viral fakes after Israel's attack on Iran

After Israel's June 13 strike on Iran, many viral videos and images on social media claim to show the latest escalation between the two countries. But not everything is authentic β€” DW Fact Check takes a closer look.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Drones, missiles, or nuclear bombs: What weapons does Iran have to retaliate against Israel with?

We take a look at what weapons Iran could turn to in response to overnight Israeli strikes against its nuclear and military bases.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Can lab-made blood make up for global shortages?

Many countries lack blood donors. The quest to create an artificial, lab-made blood type that could make up for supply shortages is extremely difficult. But there are some technologies that offer hope.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Israel attacks put pressure on Germany's Middle East policies

Trapped between what it sees as a historical responsibility to Israel and international law and diplomacy, Germany is facing a tough foreign policy test after the latest Israeli attacks on Iran.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

French lender BPCE to buy Portugal's Novo Banco in major merger deal

Novo Banco spun out of the collapsed Banco Espirito Santo (BES) in 2014 after a state bailout. US investor Lone Star, which bought its stake in Novo Banco in 2017, is now offloading it.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Middle East balance of power has tilted dramatically to Israel - Expert

Security expert Claude Moniquet told Euronews that Iran has suffered a huge military failure, changing the balance of power in the Middle East dramatically. Israeli and American interests in Europe might be at risk in the coming days, he said.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine updates: EU sends Ukraine €1 billion in latest loan

The EU has announced another loan as part of a G7 aid package, as Kyiv's European allies bolster their support for Ukraine. Meanwhile, Russia has returned the bodies of 1,200 Ukrainian soldiers.

Published on: June 13, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)