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24 Jun 2026 · 22:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Parliament demands sanctions and reform in Cuba
MEPs have condemned systematic repression by the Cuban government and called for urgent political and economic transition in the country.
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24 Jun 2026 · 22:00 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageEuropean Parliament condemns Russian drone incursions
MEPs have adopted a resolution stating the European Union will not be intimidated by Russia's destabilisation campaign and remains committed to maintaining regional security.
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:30 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageFrench authorities extend tax audit period for second-home owners
France's tax authority has officially extended the timeframe during which it can claim unpaid taxes from individuals owning second homes or vacant properties.
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGîtes de France announces modernisation strategy
The rural holiday rental network is updating its operations to improve competitiveness against international booking platforms after more than seven decades of service.
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageRheinmetall shares fall as Germany cancels F126 frigate programme
Shares in Rheinmetall have declined following the German government’s decision to terminate the F126 frigate project, which had already incurred costs of approximately €2.3 billion...
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU crypto firms face industry shake-up as MiCA regulations take effect
New European Union cryptocurrency regulations will be fully implemented on 1 July, leaving many registered firms without the necessary licences to continue operating within the blo...
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageToronto streets host Panama and Croatia football supporters
Fans of Panama and Croatia gathered in downtown Toronto to celebrate ahead of their teams’ decisive Group L match at the World Cup.
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:30 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageIAEA chief insists on nuclear inspections in Iran
Rafael Grossi asserts that inspections of Iranian nuclear sites remain mandatory under a US-Iran framework agreement, despite recent claims from officials in Tehran.
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Parliament releases briefing for June European Council summit
The European Parliament has published a press kit detailing key priorities for MEPs ahead of the European Council meeting taking place on 18-19 June 2026.
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coveragePress release - A solid start - first progress report on the “One Europe, One Market" roadmap
In the first review of the Joint Declaration and Roadmap, the EU institutions took stock of progress made and reaffirmed their commitment to timely delivery. Source : © European Un
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageHeatwave causes major power outage for 68,000 households in France
Authorities in France report that 68,000 homes in the north-west have lost electricity as the country faces its first major power failure during the current extreme heatwave.
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageHistorian and Resistance figure Marc Bloch honoured at France's Pantheon
Scholar and French Resistance member Marc Bloch has been inducted into the Pantheon, marking the first time a historian has received the prestigious national tribute.
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageGerman cities ranked by heatwave resilience
A new report from The Local examines how German cities compare during summer heatwaves, highlighting the importance of urban green spaces and tree cover in mitigating temperatures.
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageEuropean Union moves towards implementation of digital euro
The European Union is advancing plans to introduce a digital euro, aiming to provide residents with an alternative payment system within the bloc.
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Union targets October for new biometric border checks
The EU's Entry-Exit System for biometric passport checks is scheduled to launch this October following an agreement between member states reached on Wednesday.
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSeal brushes teeth at Hungarian zoo
A seal at Nyíregyháza Zoo in Hungary has been filmed brushing its teeth, highlighting the daily animal care and enrichment activities conducted at the facility.
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coveragePress release - Metsola to EU leaders: “We need to deliver. We don’t have the luxury of time.”
At the European Council, President Roberta Metsola called for seizing the momentum on enlargement, competitiveness and the next long-term EU budget.Committee on Legal Affairs Sourc
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24 Jun 2026 · 21:00 CET · Europe — Culture: live coveragePress release - ‘Europe for Culture, Culture for Europe’: European institutions commit to placing culture at t
The Presidents of the European Parliament, Council and Commission set out their shared political commitment to protecting, promoting and supporting culture in Europe. Source : © Eu
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24 Jun 2026 · 20:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageParis heatwave forces early closures at major tourist sites
The Local reports that severe heat across France has led to the early closure of iconic Parisian landmarks, leaving many tourists disappointed and struggling in high temperatures.
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24 Jun 2026 · 20:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageFrench farmers struggle as heatwave impacts livestock and cereal yields
A severe heatwave across France is causing significant agricultural disruption, leading to livestock deaths and complicating the urgent harvest of tinder-dry cereal crops, accordin...