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High-tech Hajj: More safety but less privacy, spirituality?

Saudi authorities will use drones, AI and other tech for safety at this year's Hajj pilgrimage. But this increases other risks β€” for data privacy, hackers and of turning a spiritual journey into a "cyber experience."

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Nawrocki win is β€˜devastating blow’ for abortion rights activists in Poland

Any hopes to liberalize the country's strict abortion rules are lost as the nationalist candidate secured a narrow win.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Pornhub pulls out of France over age verification law

It's the latest setback for the world's most popular porn site, which is also under investigation by the EU.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Dutch PM calls election after coalition collapse

The Netherlands is heading for a new election after far-right firebrand Geert Wilders' party quit the coalition over an immigration policy row. Prime Minister Dick Schoof will lead a caretaker government until the vote.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Aiding illegal immigration does not apply to parents with children, top EU court rules

The court acquitted a woman of Congolese origin who entered Italian territory accompanied by two minors using false passports.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU-funded hydrogen projects in Africa face major cost increases, study warns

The cost of EU-funded green hydrogen projects across Africa is likely to be far higher than previously thought to produce hydrogen that can be exported to Europe, according to new research.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Latest news bulletin | June 3rd – 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 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Budapest police deny request to hold rainbow parade citing LGBTQ+ march ban

The police's decision to prohibit the event planned for later this month came after Hungary's parliament passed legislation in March that allowed the government to ban public events by LGBTQ+ communities.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Key figure in largest tax fraud case in Germany's history avoids jail time

Former lawyer Kai-Uwe Steck, who played a role in the loss of more than 428m to the German tax authorities, received a suspended jail sentence of one year and 10 months.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

β€˜We don’t need a disaster to justify resilience’: Climate projects can bring big economic benefits

The 320 climate projects analysed were found to have potential yields of about 1 trillion in projected returns over a decade.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Journalists in Serbia pessimistic about pledged media reform

Both student protesters and the EU are calling on the Serbian government to ensure media freedom and the rule of law. Will the reforms pledged by Belgrade bring real change or are they just window-dressing for Brussels?

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

French officer faces murder trial for killing of teenager Nahel Merzouk

The shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk by a police officer sparked a wave of violent riots across France.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Eurozone unemployment drops to record low levels in April

Falling energy and input prices helped ease cost pressures for European businesses in April, allowing them to retain more employees.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Balloons released in Gaziantep in support of child cancer patients

Thousands of colourful balloons were released into the sky over Gaziantep in a show of support for 5-year-old Elif Azra and other children fighting cancer.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany jails Syrian pro-Assad fighter over war crimes

A German court has handed a life sentence to a Syrian man for crimes against humanity, including murder and torture. The man committed the atrocities while fighting for dictator Bashar Assad in Syria's civil war.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

SXSW London accused of β€˜artwashing’ for hosting unannounced panels with Tony Blair and David Cameron

The participation of former British prime ministers Tony Blair and David Cameron were hidden from the public line-up of the inaugural edition of the festival SXSW London. This has prompted several artists to pull out and criticise the festival.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany defender Jonathan Tah and his Ivory Coast connection

Jonathan Tah is one of the best defenders in Europe and a fixture on the national team. The 29-year-old spoke to DW about his career and his connection to his father's homeland.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Beyond the peloton: Cycling tourism is changing how we see and spend in Europe

Cycling tourism generates more than 44 billion annually for Europe.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Pornhub to suspend porn in France

Porn industry giant protests Paris' measures to verify the age of users.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

At least 27 killed near Gaza aid site in third incident this week

At least 27 people were killed on Tuesday after Israeli forces opened fire near an aid distribution point in Rafah, according to Palestinian health officials.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Leak of EU's full 2024 Gaza report piles pressure on Israel

The leak of an internal EU paper from 2024 spelling out Israel's "war crimes" in Gaza will make it harder to claim Tel Aviv merits keeping free trade perks.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Denmark quits the Frugal Four to focus on rearming Europe, says PM Frederiksen

If Europe fails to rearm itself, "then it's game over", Mette Frederiksen said as she called for defence spending to be the "number one" priority.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

β€˜A systemic problem’: Legal action targets EU’s failure to stop bottom trawling in protected areas

It is the latest in a stream of litigation from all corners of the EU over bottom trawling in protected zones.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Six months without a new EU privacy chief, and still no deal in sight

The mandate of the current European Data Protection Supervisor expired on 5 December.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Flying to the UK next year? New airspace design promises quicker journeys and fewer delays

The new UK Airspace Design Service (UKADS) will be fully operational by the end of 2025, according to the UK’s Department for Transport.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK demands Abramovich's Chelsea sale funds go to Ukraine war victims

The UK government threatens legal action to ensure proceeds from Roman Abramovich's Chelsea sale benefit Ukrainian war victims.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Euronews targeted by anti-Moldova disinformation campaign

Pro-Russian actors have repeatedly used Euronews' likeness and visual identity in recent weeks to spread propaganda against various European countries.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Ukraine launches explosive underwater attack on Crimean bridge

Kyiv strikes Russian infrastructure in increasingly daring raids.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

European steel stocks dip as US firms gain on Trump's tariff plans

The share prices of European steel companies, including Thyssenkrupp and ArcelorMittal, fell on Tuesday, while US steel firm Steel Dynamics saw its share price gain.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Why is Donald Trump's phone lock screen going viral online?

Photographers caught a glimpse - and not for the first time - of Donald Trump's lock screen. The images have gone viral, with some saying that the president "goes hard", while many called out the phone image and Trump as "self-absorbed".

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Floodwaters trap vehicles after sudden downpour in Mexico City

Torrential rain on the evening of 2 June caused severe flooding in parts of Mexico City, leaving motorists stranded as emergency services carried out multiple rescues.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kazakhstan’s rising oil output strengthens its position in the global energy market

Kazakhstan is ramping up oil output, led by increased production at its giant Tengiz oilfield. Now supplying nearly 2% of the world’s crude, the country is becoming a key player in the global energy market.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

French justice minister eyes tougher penalties for attacks on police over riots following PSG win

The remarks come in the wake of nationwide riots and hundreds of arrests after Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League win.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

OECD outlook: Can the global economy survive trade pressures in 2025?

The OECD forecasts a continued slowdown in global economic growth this year, driven by persistent trade tensions β€” such as US tariffs β€” and stubbornly high inflation.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Exclusive: EU Parliament to lose caterers as workers fear for jobs

Contract caterer struggled to remain profitable in wake of pandemic leaving employees with concerns for their future.

Published on: June 03, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews