June 2026
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28 Jun 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageFrance records 1,000 excess deaths following heatwave
French health authorities have reported approximately 1,000 more deaths than anticipated during a prolonged and record-breaking heatwave that has impacted much of western Europe.
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28 Jun 2026 · 04:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMeaning of the French expression Casser du sucre sur le dos
The Local explains the origins and usage of the French idiom 'casser du sucre sur le dos', which refers to speaking negatively about someone in their absence.
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28 Jun 2026 · 04:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageFrance records higher than normal death toll during heatwave
The French Health Minister has confirmed a spike in fatalities linked to the current extreme temperatures affecting the country.
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28 Jun 2026 · 04:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSummer season begins in France with new regulations and sporting events
The Local reports on a busy week ahead in France, as schools close for the summer and new national regulations come into effect at the month's turn.
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28 Jun 2026 · 04:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageThe Local publishes guide to navigating life in France this July
The Local has released six essential articles detailing legislative updates, seasonal advice and practical information for residents in France as the country moves into July.
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28 Jun 2026 · 03:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coveragePortugal gains 725 super-rich residents in five years. Why is it a magnet for wealth?
In recent years, Portugal has seen a sharp rise in the number of ultra-wealthy residents, fuelled by property investment, international capital flows and the appeal of the Portugue
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28 Jun 2026 · 03:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageLatest news bulletin | June 28th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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27 Jun 2026 · 18:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageNetanyahu welcomes US-brokered Lebanon agreement despite domestic opposition
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has expressed support for a new US-brokered deal with Lebanon, though members of his coalition government have voiced strong criticism.
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27 Jun 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU deploys rescue teams to Venezuela following major earthquakes
The European Union has activated its Civil Protection Mechanism to assist Venezuela after powerful earthquakes caused a significant humanitarian crisis, according to Euronews.
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27 Jun 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEvening news summary for 27 June 2026
Euronews provides a roundup of the most significant developments in politics, business, culture, and travel from across Europe and the globe on 27 June 2026.
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27 Jun 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageToddler dies after being found in hot car in Marseille
A young child has died in hospital following a rescue from a vehicle during a severe heatwave in Marseille, according to a local health facility.
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27 Jun 2026 · 12:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMethodology for selecting third-place 2026 World Cup teams confirmed
Euronews reports that the eight top-performing third-place sides will advance to the 2026 FIFA World Cup knockout stage based on points and goal difference.
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27 Jun 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageOver 193 million people in Europe to face temperatures above 35C
According to calculations reported by The Local, a significant portion of the European population will experience extreme heat this Saturday as a heatwave moves eastwards across Eu...
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27 Jun 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance launches probe into suspected child trafficking on Vinted
French authorities have initiated an investigation following reports of suspicious listings on the secondhand resale platform Vinted that users linked to potential child traffickin...
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27 Jun 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageOver 193 million people in Europe to face temperatures above 35C
At least 193 million people across Europe are expected to experience temperatures exceeding 35C on Saturday as a heatwave moves eastwards across the continent.
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27 Jun 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Economy: live coverageIsabel Schnabel discusses inflation trends
The European Central Bank has released a speech by Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel addressing current inflation developments and the outlook for the Eurozone economy.
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27 Jun 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSatellite imagery reveals impact of Venezuela earthquakes
Euronews reports that two earthquakes struck Venezuela last Thursday, with satellite imagery highlighting the significant scale of destruction in the La Guaira region.
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27 Jun 2026 · 11:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageAnthropic authorised to restore Mythos 5 access for selected US organisations
Anthropic has confirmed plans to reinstate access to its Mythos 5 model for specific entities following recent regulatory clearance.
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27 Jun 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageFrance faces record-breaking heatwave conditions
According to The Local, France is currently experiencing an intense heatwave, prompting public debate over air conditioning and the country's overall preparedness for extreme tempe...
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27 Jun 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageDozens of French departments face wildfire risks amid heatwave
France is experiencing a second weekend of high temperatures, with authorities warning of elevated wildfire risks across many departments and one area facing severe danger.
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27 Jun 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGermany debates air conditioning as temperatures climb
Rising temperatures across Germany have reignited public discussion regarding the necessity of air conditioning units as the country experiences a potential record-breaking weekend...
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27 Jun 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coveragePolice officer rescues woman from flooded sinkhole in Virginia
A police officer has successfully rescued a driver after her vehicle plummeted into a sinkhole triggered by a burst water main in Virginia, United States.
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27 Jun 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCommissioner Lahbib addresses Budapest Pride diplomatic reception
European Commissioner Lahbib highlighted perceived political shifts in Hungary during a speech at the Budapest Pride diplomatic reception held on 27 June 2026.
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27 Jun 2026 · 09:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageCommissioner Lahbib addresses Budapest Pride
European Commissioner Lahbib visited Budapest to attend the annual Pride march, reflecting on the challenges faced by participants in previous years regarding public assembly.
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27 Jun 2026 · 08:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews midday news bulletin for 27 June 2026
Euronews has released its midday news bulletin covering the latest developments in politics, business, culture, and travel for 27 June 2026.
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27 Jun 2026 · 08:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageVenezuela satellite images reveal scale of disaster
Venezuela was hit by a pair of earthquakes last Thursday, leaving the La Guaira area badly battered. Here is a set of before-and-after images to show the scale of the disaster.
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27 Jun 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageEU Commissioner warns of worsening jet fuel supply
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen has cautioned that commercial jet fuel supplies may deteriorate this summer, notwithstanding recent improvements to the situation in the Strait...
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27 Jun 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageEU warns of potential jet fuel supply shortages this summer
EU Energy Commissioner Dan Jorgensen has cautioned that commercial jet fuel supplies may deteriorate over the coming months despite improved conditions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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27 Jun 2026 · 06:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEU deploys emergency responders to Venezuela following earthquake
More than 520 emergency personnel have been mobilised from across the European Union to support ongoing search and rescue efforts in Venezuela, according to the European Commission...
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27 Jun 2026 · 06:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageExploring the French expression Je dis ça, je dis rien
The Local examines the nuanced French phrase Je dis ça, je dis rien, explaining its usage for moments when one feels compelled to share unsolicited opinions.
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27 Jun 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coverageSenior MP says Germany could revive conscription by mid-2027
Germany is struggling to recruit soldiers and will have to decide by July 2027 at the latest whether to reintroduce compulsory military service, a senior parliamentarian has told A
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27 Jun 2026 · 05:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageGermany records highest ever temperature of 41.3C
Preliminary data from Germany’s weather service indicates the country has reached its hottest temperature on record, with further increases expected over the coming weekend.
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27 Jun 2026 · 04:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageBelgium reach World Cup knockout stage as Iran face anxious wait
Belgium have secured their place in the World Cup knockout rounds, while Iran must wait to learn their fate following a draw against Egypt.
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27 Jun 2026 · 03:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews releases morning news bulletin for 27 June 2026
Euronews has published its daily news summary covering a range of international and European developments, including politics, business, and culture.
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26 Jun 2026 · 20:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageRome zoo animals receive cooling treatments during heatwave
As Rome remains under a red heat alert, the city's Bioparco zoo has implemented measures to protect animals from the ongoing severe weather conditions.
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26 Jun 2026 · 18:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMarco Rubio announces Israel-Lebanon framework deal
A framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon has been announced by Marco Rubio, who described the development as an initial step toward achieving peace in the region.
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26 Jun 2026 · 18:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageIRGC denies existence of direct hotline with US
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has rejected claims from American officials regarding a communication channel in the Strait of Hormuz, describing the report as a fabrication.
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26 Jun 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageVolkswagen reportedly considering further large-scale job cuts
Europe's largest carmaker is allegedly weighing significant global staff reductions and the closure of up to four manufacturing plants within Germany, according to recent reports.
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26 Jun 2026 · 15:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageCommissioner Jørgensen addresses the Energy Council in Luxembourg
European Commissioner Jørgensen praised the Presidency for its work and results following the Energy Council meeting held in Luxembourg on 26 June 2026.
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26 Jun 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageEuronews evening news bulletin for 26 June 2026
Euronews provides a comprehensive overview of the most significant developments across Europe and the globe for the evening of 26 June 2026.
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26 Jun 2026 · 14:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageVenezuelan earthquake survivors use social media to request emergency rescue
According to Euronews, victims of a recent earthquake in Venezuela are turning to social media platforms to appeal for assistance amidst severe resource shortages.
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26 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageAdvice for foreigners awaiting French residency permit decisions
The Local examines whether applicants should contact the French préfecture to chase residency permits or exercise patience while waiting for their applications to be processed.
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26 Jun 2026 · 13:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageGerman tradition links June 27 weather to summer forecast
According to The Local, a long-standing German belief suggests that the meteorological conditions on June 27 set the pattern for the following seven weeks of the summer season.
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26 Jun 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageFrance allocates €130m to improve school cooling systems
The Local reports that France has committed over €130 million to install cooling systems and undertake renovations in schools and nurseries to mitigate future heatwave risks.
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26 Jun 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageOcean cold blob linked to European heatwave
A patch of cold water located in the North Atlantic may be influencing current weather patterns across the European continent, according to reports from The Local.
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26 Jun 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageExpert report suggests legal basis for Alternative for Germany ban
A recent expert report has concluded that a ban on the far-right Alternative for Germany is legally warranted, though political action remains uncertain.
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26 Jun 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageCold ocean patch linked to European heatwave patterns
A patch of cold water in the North Atlantic may be influencing current weather patterns across Europe, according to a report by The Local.
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26 Jun 2026 · 12:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageVon der Leyen to visit Azerbaijan and Armenia to build on EU engagement
The European Commission president will visit Baku and Yerevan to build on the EU’s strategic engagement with the South Caucasus and to strengthen energy cooperation, trade and regi
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26 Jun 2026 · 10:30 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageEU signs first tripartite agreement to support energy storage sector
The European Commission has brokered a new tripartite agreement involving energy ministers, developers, and financial institutions to bolster energy storage capacity across the Eur...
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26 Jun 2026 · 10:00 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageParisian zinc rooftops reach temperatures sufficient to cook crêpes
A viral video demonstrates the intense heat absorbed by Paris rooftops as France experiences a significant summer heatwave, allowing a resident to cook food using solar power.