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Ousmane Sonko has reclaimed leadership of Senegal’s Pastef party just days after his dramatic dismissal as prime minister. The move deepens a political crisis that’s gripping the West African nation.
A comprehensive morning news briefing from Euronews covers the most significant European and international developments on June 6th, 2026, spanning politics, business, culture, and travel across the continent.
Armenia’s parliamentary elections could fundamentally reshape the country’s relationships with Russia and Western powers, according to experts who describe the vote as a historic turning point for the South Caucasus nation.
A political movement that started as online satire brought hundreds of young Indians onto New Delhi’s streets Saturday, as the Cockroach Janata Party held its first physical protest, reflecting growing youth frustration with education and employment opportunities.
Bernadette Chirac, who served as France’s first lady for twelve years and built an influential political career alongside her charitable work for children, has died at 93, according to France 24.
A comprehensive evening news bulletin for June 5, 2026, compiled by Euronews highlights the day’s most important stories from across Europe and international venues, covering politics, business, culture, and breaking developments.
Bernadette Chirac, France’s formidable former first lady who served alongside President Jacques Chirac from 1995 to 2007, has died at age 93, leaving behind a legacy of resilience and independent political influence.
Bernadette Chirac, who served as France’s first lady for 12 years and built her own political influence while transforming a children’s charity into a national institution, has died at 93. She was remembered as the ‘discreet force’ behind her husband President Jacques Chirac’s political career.
Bernadette Chirac, widow of former French President Jacques Chirac and a prominent figure in French public life for decades, has died at age 93, according to reports on Saturday.
Six weeks into Peter Magyar’s pro-European government, Hungary is repositioning itself within the EU after sixteen years of Viktor Orban. The shift, centred on unlocking suspended EU funds and an anti-corruption drive, is reshaping the dynamics of the European right ahead of the 23-24 June European Council.
