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Latest news bulletin | June 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Starmer carries on regardless as G7 leaders ponder question of leaving gift | John Crace
‘I am going to fight on,’ said the PM. Perhaps his delusion was more deep-rooted than the others had fearedShortly before he arrived in Évian at the beginning of the week, Emmanuel Macron set up a new WhatsApp group for world leaders. Keir Starmer wasn’t included. Call it the G6, if you like. The idea was to have a safe space to discuss how best to deal with the UK prime minister. Should they confront head-on that this was going to be his last G7? That next year’s outing would be an athleisure occasion with Andy Burnham (T-shirts just a tad on the small size)? Should they club together to buy him a leaving present? A French World Cup football shirt signed by all of them?Or was it best not to mention it at all? Just proceed on the basis that this was a perfectly normal occasion and they would all soon be meeting again at another global get-together. Nothing to see here. A quick competition for a photo opportunity with President Zelenskyy, a few jokes, promises to make the world a better place and then everyone goes home without acknowledging that Keir is about to get booted out of their select club. At least Starmer was bringing his wife, Victoria. Maybe she would get to say a few goodbyes. Continue reading...
Iran coach calls team World Cup's 'most oppressed' after rushed departure from US
Amir Ghalenoei said his side was ordered to fly back to Tijuana hours after Monday's 2-2 draw with New Zealand, while captain Mehdi Taremi called it "a disaster for us," adding that the team's "goal and wish is to pursue peace and happiness".
France's oldest female detainee, 79, goes on trial for in-law's grisly murder
A dismembered body found in a chain-bound trunk in the Seine in 1995 was only recently connected to the defendant by DNA evidence.
Qatar 'cautiously optimistic' on US-Iran framework deal before Friday's signing
Qatar said the framework agreement to be signed on Friday was a first step rather than a final settlement, adding that it would take time to return to "business as usual" even once the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Trump separately praised Qatar's mediating role and its "great bravery".
UN says 2.4m refugees will need resettling in 2027 and warns of shortage of options
Afghan refugees are the largest group in need of resettlement, followed by people from South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Rohingya refugees from Myanmar, living in vast camps in Bangladesh.
Swedish man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men
The 61-year-old was found to have coerced his wife into sexual acts with men he found online in exchange for payment.
Hungary's MPs block return of Orbán, limiting rule of PM to eight years
The vote fulfils a promise by new PM Péter Magyar to stop his predecessor from becoming prime minister again.
Russian Tu-22M3 bomber crashes during training flight
Russian Tu-22M3 strategic bomber has crashed in the Irkutsk region during a training flight, amid reports of engine failure. The Defence Ministry said it was not carrying weapons and the crew ejected safely. Four people were taken to hospital.
Trump tells Netanyahu 'be responsible with Lebanon, let Syria handle Hezbollah' at G7
Trump questions Netanyahu's methods, says Beirut strike was excessive, and points to Syria’s President as the most “capable” of countering Hezbollah.
Watch: German chancellor surprises Trump with 'Trump 47' football jersey at G7
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz presented U.S. President Donald Trump with a personalized football jersey during the G7 summit in France.
Humanoid robots join models at fashion show in Seoul
Humanoid robots wearing designer outfits shared the runway with human models at a futuristic fashion show in Seoul, highlighting advances in robotics and AI.
Latest news bulletin | June 16th, 2026 – Midday
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Ships start to trickle through Strait of Hormuz, but who will run it still in doubt
Trump said the strait would be "completely open" by Friday, but key details over who will manage the crucial waterway remain unresolved. Meanwhile, Iran has made further claims that it will control Hormuz in the future based on its interpretation of the framework deal with the US.
Hundreds of cats destined for slaughter rescued in Vietnam as police dismantle theft ring
Vietnamese police arrested nine people and rescued more than 400 live cats destined for slaughter, reuniting dozens with their owners. Around 100 of the animals later died from their ordeal.
Crowds flock to JR's giant cave installation on Paris' Pont Neuf
Visitors queued to explore French artist JR's new immersive installation, which transforms Paris' oldest bridge, the Pont Neuf, into a giant cave open around the clock.
Protesting and cheering as Iran's World Cup match divides diaspora
Iran's opening World Cup match drew both supporters and protesters outside the stadium near Los Angeles, highlighting divisions within the Iranian-American community.
Eight killed in US Air Force B-52 bomber crash in California
Eight people were killed when a B-52 bomber crashed and burst into flames shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California. Officials said the aircraft was on a routine test mission and the cause remains under investigation.
Iran 'played Trump like a violin' in deal, former national security adviser Bolton tells Euronews
Bolton tells Euronews the US sacrificed its strategic leverage as Trump prioritised lowering oil prices, while Iran walks away with the deal it wanted.
Latest news bulletin | June 16th, 2026 – Morning
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6.7 magnitude earthquake strikes off of Indonesia, US Geological Survey says
Authorities have urged the public to heed official advice and instructions and exercise caution, warning that aftershocks can last hours.
Trump appears hesitant about ally-proposed plan to demine Strait of Hormuz for commercial traffic
Trump appeared hesitant to accept the European proposal, stressing that the strategic waterway will become open and safe thanks to his tentative deal to end the war with Iran, but remained open to the idea of some naval presence to ensure water safety for commercial passage.
What one country's experiment says about attempts to boost birth rates
Why did Hungary’s pronatalist approach deliver an early rise in births only then to fall back? And what lessons does it offer to other countries desperate to lift fertility?