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Published on 11/06/2026 – 12:53 GMT+2•Updated 13:22 Eurogroup President Kyriakos Pierrakakis told Euronews that fiscal policy across the euro area must complement the efforts of the European Central Bank to contain inflation, after the conflict in the Middle East triggered an increase in energy prices across the bloc. The ECB is widely expected to raise its key interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% on Thursday, as part of the monetary policy overseen by ECB President Christine Lagarde. Speaking on Euronews’ flagship morning programme, Europe Today, Pierrakakis said finance ministers must strike a balance between providing fiscal support and…
Published on 11/06/2026 – 15:05 GMT+2•Updated 15:06 US forces struck and disabled another oil tanker attempting to bypass their blockade of Iranian ports this week, US Central Command (CENTCOM) said Thursday. A US aircraft fired two Hellfire missiles into the engine room of the Guinea-Bissau-flagged vessel “after the crew repeatedly failed to comply with directions from US forces,” CENTCOM said. It was the third such US strike this week and the ninth since the blockade began, said CENTCOM, which oversees US forces in the Middle East. The strikes on the ship attempting to transport oil through the Gulf of Oman…
Published on 11/06/2026 – 14:17 GMT+2•Updated 14:23 The European Central Bank has raised interest rates for the first time in nearly three years, lifting its deposit facility rate from 2% to 2.25% following its governing council meeting on Thursday. The ECB sets monetary policy for the eurozone through three key interest rates, with the deposit facility rate serving as its main policy benchmark. The ECB’s deposit facility rate was last raised in September 2023, when it reached its peak of 4.0% after a tightening cycle meant to stabilise the post-pandemic inflation crisis. The ECB also raised its main refinancing operations…
Published on 11/06/2026 – 13:59 GMT+2 An retelling of an ancient Japanese legend took centre stage in Brussels as part of celebrations marking 160 years of diplomatic and cultural relations between Belgium and Japan. Held at Brussels historic 15th century Town Hall, Amaterasu is a performance inspired by one of the most important stories in Japanese mythology. The production reimagines the tale of the sun goddess Amaterasu – one of the most important deities in Shinto mythology. According to legend, she retreated into a cave after a bitter dispute with her brother, the storm god Susanoo, plunging the world into…
Northern Ireland Secretary Hilary Benn spent Thursday morning in a media round with U.K. broadcasters — and facing recurrent questions about why Alodid was even in Belfast. He arrived in 2023 after flying into Paris, then Dublin, and traveling north by bus across the Republic of Ireland’s barrier-free border. That open arrangement dates to Ireland’s independence from Britain in 1922, when both sides agreed to observe a Common Travel Area allowing Irish and British citizens freedom of movement, employment and access to public services across both jurisdictions. The century-old arrangement — of particular value to the tens of thousands who…
As the European Union extends its carbon market to buildings and road transport, the European Council and European Parliament have agreed to strengthen a financial tool designed to stabilise new carbon costs for heating and fuel due to kick in in 2028. The deal reached by the EU co-legislators on Wednesday evening serves as an economic safety net by issuing emergency permits if carbon prices exceed a certain threshold. This so-called “market stability reserve” aims to protect households from energy price spikes while funding green infrastructure improvements. Under the EU’s expanded carbon market, the Emissions Trading System 2 (ETS2), fuel…
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LONDON — British Defense Secretary John Healey resigned from Keir Starmer’s beleaguered government Thursday’s amid a long-running row over funding for the country’s armed forces. In a scathing letter to Starmer, Healey said he was quitting with “great regret and reluctance” — but said the PM had “been unable, and the Treasury has been unwilling, to commit the resources that the nation needs to defend the country at this time of rising threats.” This developing story is being updated.
Pope Leo XIV landed in Gran Canaria on Thursday, where he will begin the third leg of his visit to Spain and follow a packed schedule focused on migration and meeting the faithful. The pontiff touched down at Gando Air Base shortly before 10:40 local time and was greeted by the Prime Minister, Pedro Sánchez, together with national, regional and local authorities. Strong winds forced changes to be made to part of the protocol planned for his arrival. After the official welcome, Leo XIV travelled to the Arguineguín harbour to meet migrants, as well as staff and volunteers involved in…
The 2026 World Cup is set to kick off on Thursday, as cohosts Mexico take on 2010 hosts South Africa. A record 1,248 players from 48 teams will take part in this year’s expanded version of the tournament, with 104 matches to be played across Canada, Mexico and the United States. Euronews has broken down everything you need to know about the World Cup 2026. Key facts Host cities in 2026 include Toronto and Vancouver in Canada, Guadalajara, Mexico City and Monterrey in Mexico, and Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Houston, Kansas City, Los Angeles, Miami, New York/New Jersey, Philadelphia, San Francisco…