Leave it to Pete Hegseth to ruin D-Day The French are still grateful for America’s 1944 sacrifice. Hegseth’s loathsome tirade may have changed that Salon · Jun 9
Alicia Hempleman-Adams becomes first British woman to cross Atlantic in hydrogen balloon Alicia Hempleman-Adams has become the first British woman to complete a transatlantic journey in a hydrogen gas balloon after a four-day flight from the United States to Europe. The Times of India · Jun 9
SpaceX IPO: How European retail investors can buy shares and the risks to be aware of SpaceX is expected to make its stock market debut on Friday in what could become the largest IPO in history. Here's how retail investors in Europe can participate and the risks they should consider. Euronews · Jun 9
'A major shift in how Europe approaches technological sovereignty': EU reveals new plans to cut reliance on US and Chinese tech The European Commission has updated the Chips Act and added new programs to deliver on the sovereignty front. TechRadar · Jun 9
Luxury for less: Where to find the best-value five-star hotels in Europe The latest Hotel Price Index has also revealed all the money-saving tips you need to know about when booking. Euronews · Jun 9
My daughter was asked to leave her school over my pro-Brexit stance, former MP claims Exclusive: The Vote Leave co-founder said Boris Johnson and Michael Gove ‘made a mess’ of the campaign within hours of the referendum result The Independent UK · Jun 9
Why the Franco-German FCAS fighter jet project failed Planned as Europe's biggest joint defence project, FCAS has been abandoned after French and German companies failed to resolve years of disputes, despite repeated political intervention. Euronews · Jun 9
Letta: Europe must unite or risk becoming a 'colony' of the US and China The nascent "EU inc" strategy will attempt to complete the single market before the bloc becomes unable to compete with global superpowers. Euronews · Jun 9
New health risks emerge as Europe’s drug market grows more complex, EU agency warns Europe’s drug market is growing more complex, with potent opioids, stronger cannabis and new substances raising health risks, the EU agency warns. Euronews · Jun 9
Infomedia Announces Acquisition of Veact in Europe, Expanding Global Automotive Aftersales Ecosystem SYDNEY and MUNICH, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Infomedia, a global leader in automotive aftersales technology, has completed the acquisition of Veact GmbH, a leading European provider of data activation, predictive service marketing, and aftersales customer management solutions in the automotive industry. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.… AAP · Jun 9
Let this be a warning – if Europe worries about Trump, it has even more reason to fear JD Vance His toxic Henry Nowak intervention fits a pattern. Vance has hard-right views, a disdain for European society – and he may yet become president, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff The Guardian - UK · Jun 9
Where apartment prices are double those in Paris: Europe's most expensive housing markets A new ranking shows Switzerland and Luxembourg dominate Europe's priciest property markets, with apartment prices in Zurich more than double those in Paris. Euronews · Jun 9
4 killed, over 20 injured in a Russian missile attack in Ukraine's Kharkiv region Russian strikes on Ukraine's Kharkiv region claimed four lives and injured over twenty, including children, on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Russia reported fending off a drone attack in Sevastopol. This escalation occurs as President Zelensky seeks diplomatic ceasefire talks, with support from European leaders and potential US envoy involvement, despite ongoing Middle… The Times of India · Jun 9
Xnergy's PH Series Becomes World's First 1.5KW Wireless Charger Certified To FCC, UL And CE Standards SINGAPORE, June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Xnergy Autonomous Power Technologies (Xnergy), a Singapore-headquartered leader in high-power wireless charging for autonomous mobility, today announced that its PH Series has become the world's first 1.5kW wireless charger to achieve FCC, UL and CE certifications. The milestone enables robotics manufacturers and autonomous vehicle… AAP · Jun 9
France 24 · Jun 9 French court tries seven Georgians over theft of rare Russian books Seven Georgian nationals are due in court in Paris on Tuesday for the theft of rare works by Russian literary giants including Alexander Pushkin from prestigious French libraries, in a case prosecutors say formed part of a Europe-wide organised theft operation.
Euronews · Jun 9 No phones allowed: Phoebe Bridgers takes ‘The Lost Tour’ to Europe Bridgers joins artists like Bob Dylan, Jack White and Ghost in outright banning phones from live shows.
The Economic Times · Jun 9 AI coding startup Cursor, courted by SpaceX, picks London as European hub Elon Musk's SpaceX, which is readying for a closely watched IPO this week, said in April it had secured an option to either acquire code-generation startup Cursor for $60 billion later this year, or pay $10 billion for their new partnership, as it pushes deeper into the lucrative market for…
Euronews · Jun 9 Plug-in solar is soaring across Europe – but is it better than traditional rooftop panels? Solar is helping rescue Europeans from the soaring cost of fossil fuels, but experts warn that energy bills may still increase due to the ‘rebound’ effect.
Euronews · Jun 9 Peaks, lakes and coastal views: Here are the best trails in Europe to hike this summer Lace up your hiking boots and swap crowded city breaks for volcanic landscapes, dramatic peaks and coastal trails across the continent.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9 Is Switzerland tired of prosperity? I can think of no other reason for our next foolish referendum Capping the population at 10 million is a far-right fantasy. It would dismantle the openness that has made the country rich, says Guardian Europe contributor Joseph de Weck
Euronews · Jun 9 France and Germany abandon joint fighter jet project as companies unable to reach agreement The project was seen as a key test of European efforts to work more closely on defence as they seek to present a united front in the face of a hostile Russia at a time of souring ties with the United States.
France 24 · Jun 8 Zelensky says he had 'positive' talks with Trump envoys on Ukraine war Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he held a positive conversation with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Monday, signalling renewed efforts to advance diplomacy over the war with Russia. The call came as European leaders backed a proposed meeting between Zelensky and Vladimir Putin to seek a ceasefire.
The Guardian - US · Jun 8 Trumpworld shows no tragedy is off limits as it exploits UK teen’s killing Senior administration officials jump on death of Henry Nowak – and statements echo language of the far right
The Guardian - UK · Jun 8 Zelenskyy hopes Reform UK councils will allow Ukraine flags to be flown again Exclusive: Ukrainian president says ‘small mistake can break a big friendship’ in wide-ranging interview with Guardian
France 24 · Jun 8 Blow to EU defence cooperation as France, Germany abandon joint fighter jet programme France and Germany on Monday announced they were abandoning a joint fighter jet programme due to disagreements between France's Dassault Aviation and Airbus, which represents Germany and Spain. The decision came as a blow to European efforts to boost defence cooperation in the face of increasing Russian hostilities and souring…