DC hardcore legends Scream announce UK and European tour dates The band that introduced the world to Dave Grohl is back Louder · Jun 12
Mpox Clade I Has Spread Beyond Africa and Is Now Circulating Locally in Europe. The CDC Expects More U.S. Cases — and the Vaccine Gap Is Getting Harder to Ignore. More than 20 clade I mpox cases have been confirmed in the U.S. as of June 2026. The CDC now expects additional cases as local clade Ib transmission has been detected in Europe among men who have sex with men with no travel history to Africa. JYNNEOS vaccine uptake lags… Medical Daily · Jun 12
Pope tells traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands: Stop, repent or face God's wrath Pope Leo XIV is warning human traffickers that they will face God’s wrath for exploiting the desperation of migrants The Independent UK · Jun 12
What the failed next generation fighter jet deal means for European defence A few hours before the inauguration of the Berlin ILA airshow, the German Chancellor unsurprisingly announced the end of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Launched by Emmanuel Macron and Angela Merkel in 2017, the program initially intended to prepare a Next Generation Fighter (NGF) aircraft, remote effectors, loyal unmanned… The Conversation · Jun 12
Brussels joins growing list of European cities banning shared e-scooters over safety concerns The Belgian capital will remove rental e-scooters from its streets from January 2027, citing rising accident rates, pavement clutter and their increasing use by organised crime groups. Shared bikes and e-bikes will remain available instead. Euronews · Jun 12
Germany pulled the plug on flagship FCAS fighter jet – the implications for European defence are worrying The effective collapse of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) fighter jet programme is a major setback for European defence cooperation. The Conversation · Jun 12
US plans major cut to fighter jets, warships for NATO operations in Europe, NYT reports The United States is set to significantly reduce its aircraft and warships available for NATO operations in Europe, impacting long-range strike and surveillance capabilities. This move includes cutting fighter jets, reconnaissance planes, and aerial refuelling tankers. NATO acknowledges a historical over-reliance on US forces, suggesting a shift towards greater European… The Economic Times · Jun 12
Regulators investigate Ryanair over controversial family seating fees Europe’s largest low-cost airline is under investigation over its policy requiring families with young children to pay for seat reservations. UK regulators will examine whether the fees are unfair and whether they breach rules designed to prevent hidden charges. Euronews · Jun 12
Belgium: Jordan Bardella strengthens ties with Vlaams Belang in Brussels visit Brussels became the latest stop in Jordan Bardella’s European outreach campaign on 11 June. The French far-right leader promoted closer cooperation on migration policy, while facing protests in the Belgian capital. Euronews · Jun 12
Newsletter: EU’s historic migration overhaul enters into force In this newsletter: Exclusive interviews with IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and the European Commissioner for Migration Magnus Brunner. Euronews · Jun 12
UK's First Weight-Loss Pill Is Finally Here—What Makes the Wegovy Tablet Different From Ozempic? The UK has become the first country in Europe to approve a tablet version of Wegovy for weight management. International Business Times UK · Jun 12
Working from home in Europe: Why your chances vary so much depending on where you live A worker's chances of working from home can depend heavily on where they live. Across the EU, people in some countries are 16 times more likely to work remotely than those in others. Euronews · Jun 12
Belfast unrest: 'Racists and groups allied to the far right are now unified across Europe' François Picard is pleased to welcome Professor Peter Shirlow, Director of the Institute of Irish Studies at the University of Liverpool. Northern Ireland is once again confronting scenes of unrest, violence and anti-migrant attacks. Shirlow frames the violence within a wider European and global context. He argues that today's far-right… France 24 · Jun 12
What's in the landmark EU migration reform hardening border protections? A major EU immigration reform allowing member states to reduce protections for asylum-seekers comes into force on Friday. The changes have prompted right groups to warn that humanitarian concerns are taking a backseat to politics in Europe, where public opinion has hardened on migration. France 24 · Jun 12
Euronews · Jun 12 OpenAI opens Madrid office as it deepens ties with Spanish companies The company behind ChatGPT will open an office in Madrid to strengthen its European presence and work more closely with Spanish firms, developers, research centres and institutions.
The Independent UK · Jun 12 What to know about the EU's new rules on migration and asylum as they come into effect The European Union is set to implement a new set of rules governing how each of its 27 member states will deal with irregular migration and asylum seekers
AAP · Jun 12 EAACI Calls for a "Vision Zero" Future Free from Allergy and Asthma Burden ZURICH, June 12, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- As allergic diseases continue to affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide and place growing pressure on healthcare systems, the European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology (EAACI) is calling for a new ambition in global health: Vision Zero, a future free from…
Euronews · Jun 12 The city of international solidarity… and kitsch: 48 hours in Skopje, North Macedonia Ahead of Skopje’s stint as the European Capital of Culture in 2028, I headed to the city to learn more about its fascinating history.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 12 ‘The birds will fly away’: can Albania’s flamingo revolution keep its wetlands free from Trumps and tourists? A luxury resort backed by the US president’s family may be built on a wildlife-rich nature reserve in one of Europe’s poorest nations
Euronews · Jun 12 Fortaleza and Recife: Brazil looks to Europe With direct flights from several European capitals, the two major north-eastern Brazilian cities offer beaches, nature, culture and history in a region increasingly open to international tourism.
The Economic Times · Jun 12 UK approves Novo weight-loss pill to edge open European market Britain's medicine regulator has approved Novo Nordisk's weight-loss pill. This makes the UK the first European market for the oral treatment. Over 10 million people with obesity in the UK now have an alternative to injections. Drugmakers are racing to expand use of these transformative medicines. The market is expected…
The Conversation · Jun 12 This Renaissance queen helped build a nation. Her (male) critics called her dangerous Bona Sforza was one of the most remarkable women of Renaissance Europe. Born into one of Italy’s leading ruling families and connected to figures such as Lucrezia Borgia through the tangled politics of Italian dynasties, she became queen consort of Poland and grand duchess of Lithuania.
The Economic Times · Jun 12 European proverb of the day: 'A woman may be ever so old, if she...' Life lessons from Danish saying on stress, provocation, calm, anger, human nature, and why is it vital to keep your cool European proverb of the day highlights an old Danish saying that explains how pressure, stress, anger, and provocation can affect anyone. The proverb teaches that every person has a breaking point regardless of age or experience. It also encourages empathy, self-control, and understanding during difficult situations. The saying remains relevant…
The Times of India · Jun 11 'Great settlement soon in Europe': Trump sees imminent Iran deal, Tehran yet to nod The US president also asserted that Iran's Supreme Leader had approved the proposed terms and indicated that Washington would immediately end its blockade of Iran once the agreement came into force. Trump said such a move would have a significant impact on global energy markets. Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail…
The Independent UK · Jun 11 Half of Britons want a second vote on Brexit – including a fifth of Reform voters, major poll finds In 2021, 27 per cent said Brexit was going worse than they had predicted, while in 2026 that figure has now risen to 48 per cent, new polling shows