The Latest Breaking News from Europe

From war to World Cup: Bosnian fans set to deliver home-away-from home atmosphere in US Midwest

Bosnia and Herzegovina will have plenty of support at this summer’s World Cup

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Get set for a painted lady summer: big year for orange butterflies in Britain

Migrant insects have been seen in large numbers along east coast thanks to heatwave and benign southerly winds

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

Newsletter: Bust to boom? Europe’s most exclusive club might be getting bigger

Dozens of European leaders and heads of state from the six Western Balkan countries will be in Montenegro on Friday for talks about how to grow the European Union. Also in the newsletter: how Europe balances trade with the US and China.

Euronews · Jun 5

Why are European governments reevaluating their agreements with US defence tech contractor Palantir?

Critics have flagged Palantir for their links to militaries involved in ongoing conflicts and ICE immigration enforcement in the United States.

Euronews · Jun 5

This Belgian city offers a foodie escape from southern Europe’s blistering heat

In search of a cooler summer destination, Katie Mather explored Ghent’s bright, modern restaurants and thriving creative scene

The Independent UK · Jun 5

Western Balkan leaders join EU summit amid renewed enlargement drive

EU and Western Balkan leaders are gathering in the Adriatic port town of Tivat in Montenegro on Friday, alongside heads of Europe's largest economies including French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 5

Delhi’s ‘cleanest May in 5 years’ is a toxic illusion

This May, Delhi recorded a monthly average AQI of 156, its cleanest in five years. The Central Pollution Control Board considers this ‘moderate’ air quality, but European standards would call it unhealthy.

Newslaundry · Jun 5

‘You can stop your war’: Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin – in full

Russians are increasingly tired of the conflict and the time to end it is now, Ukraine’s president tells his Russian counterpart in an open letter

The Guardian - AU · Jun 5

Apple building first ‘developer centre’ in Europe

Move comes amid testy relationship between Apple and Europe

The Independent UK · Jun 4

Partial lunar eclipse August 27-28 — A complete guide to the 96% 'blood moon'

A deep partial lunar eclipse on August 27-28, 2026, will be visible in North America and will be the best lunar eclipse anywhere on Earth until New Year's Eve 2028.

Space · Jun 4