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On Friday night, Israel launched another aerial attack on Iran. In addition to the nuclear facility in Natanz, numerous residential buildings in Tehran were also targeted. Several commanders and six nuclear scientists were reportedly killed. According to Tel Aviv, Iran responded with drone attacks on Israel. Prior to the attack, there was already debate in Europe's media about Iran's nuclear programme and the risk of such an escalation.

After a second round of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia on 2 June in Istanbul, another prisoner swap has been agreed but the two countries are no closer to a ceasefire. European commentators discuss what steps could end the war.

Coordinated protests against overtourism are due to take place in at least 15 southern European holiday destinations including Venice, Lisbon, Barcelona and the Balearic Islands this Sunday. Resistance against the impact of mass tourism on local populations has been growing for years, especially in Spain. At the same time, tourism provides the majority of jobs in the affected regions. So what needs to be done?

During negotiations in London, the US and China have agreed on a framework for a deal in their trade dispute. According to US President Trump the deal foresees tariffs of 55 percent on Chinese imports to the US, with 10-percent tariffs on US imports to China. Mutual export restrictions on rare earths and high-tech products are also to be lifted. The media take stock.