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Pharrell sends Vuitton surfing as Jeremy Allen White, Missy Elliott and Victor Wembanyama look on

Pharrell Williams has sent Louis Vuitton’s dandy surfer over a giant wave at Paris Fashion Week

Pharrell sends Vuitton surfing as Jeremy Allen White, Missy Elliott and Victor Wembanyama look on
Africa|Americas|Asia|Europe|Political|World

EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time

An

EU hosts Taliban officials in Brussels for first time
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France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave

France recorded its hottest day ever as an early heat wave gripped Europe

France records its hottest day ever as Europe withers in early heat wave
Crime|Europe|World

Montreal suspect’s writings advocated for attacks on corporate leaders and politicians

Montreal suspect’s writings advocated for attacks on corporate leaders and politicians

Montreal suspect’s writings advocated for attacks on corporate leaders and politicians
Environment|Europe|Health|Science

Toxic caterpillars infest Berlin's parks

Toxic caterpillars have spread across Berlin's parks and green spaces, causing painful rashes and prompting a major cleanup effort. CNN's Sebastian Shukla reports.

Toxic caterpillars infest Berlin's parks
Europe|Political|US|World

Russia says US hasn't followed through on Trump-Putin 'understandings'

Russia has accused the United States of failing to deliver on "understandings" reached between presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump at a summit in

Russia says US hasn't followed through on Trump-Putin 'understandings'
Europe|Political|World

Italy PM calls for a return to normality with US after Trump spat

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Tuesday relations with the United States had to return to normal following a public falling out between President Donald Trump

Italy PM calls for a return to normality with US after Trump spat
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Italian prosecutors demand long jail terms for Egyptians over murder of Italian student

Italian prosecutors on Tuesday sought a life sentence for one Egyptian security officer and long jail terms for three others accused over

Italian prosecutors demand long jail terms for Egyptians over murder of Italian student
Africa|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Italy announces release of Flotilla activists detained in Libya

Italy's Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said on Tuesday two Italian pro-Palestinian campaigners detained in Libya had been released after spending about a month in custody.

Italy announces release of Flotilla activists detained in Libya
Africa|Americas|Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice

The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution authorizing new steps to ensure that perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice

UN adopts resolution to ensure perpetrators of crimes against peacekeepers face justice
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Madrid skyscraper fire is under control, police say

A fire that broke out in a Madrid skyscraper on Tuesday afternoon has been brought under control and no one was injured, police told Reuters.

Madrid skyscraper fire is under control, police say
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Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket

The U.S.

Top cases on the US Supreme Court's docket
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Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula

Ukraine says its forces struck a railway bridge, a power plant and other key infrastructure targets in Crimea as Kyiv’s military authorities seek to isolate the vital Russian-held peninsula in the latest stage of the 4-year-old war

Ukraine says it hit a railway bridge to Crimea, seeking to isolate the Russian-held peninsula
Environment|Europe|Health|World

Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave

Forty people have drowned in France over recent days as they sought to cool down to escape record heat, the prime

Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe's heatwave
Business|Economy|Europe

DHL Group appoints Joe Joseph as new CFO

German logistics giant DHL appointed Joe Joseph as its new chief financial officer, starting from June 1, 2027, the company said on Tuesday.

DHL Group appoints Joe Joseph as new CFO
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BoE's Taylor backs extended hold for interest rates

Bank of England policymaker Alan Taylor said on Tuesday that an "extended hold" for interest rates was the right response to the increase in price pressures spurred by

BoE's Taylor backs extended hold for interest rates
Business|Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Ferrari names former BMW Italy head as new marketing chief after Luce EV debut

Ferrari said on Tuesday it had appointed former BMW Italy head Massimiliano Di Silvestre as its chief marketing and commercial officer, replacing long-serving executive

Ferrari names former BMW Italy head as new marketing chief after Luce EV debut
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Italy cannot hold election next April, economy minister says

Italy cannot hold a national election in April because it would not give the government enough time to approve its plans to

Italy cannot hold election next April, economy minister says
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology

UK tribunal gives go ahead for $4 billion lawsuit against Apple over iCloud services

Britain's competition tribunal has approved a £3 billion ($4 billion) lawsuit against Apple over its iCloud storage service, consumer group Which?

UK tribunal gives go ahead for $4 billion lawsuit against Apple over iCloud services
Business|Europe|Technology|World

Finland may approve Tesla's supervised self-driving software before EU vote

Finland may approve Tesla's self-driving assistance system earlier than a European Union-wide decision expected in October, the country's transport authority said on

Finland may approve Tesla's supervised self-driving software before EU vote
Europe|Political|World

Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations

A Taliban delegation has met in Brussels with European Union staff for closed-door talks focusing on deportations, according to a Taliban official

Afghan Taliban hold first, closed-door talks with EU on deportations
Europe|World

Leader of Russia-backed Georgian region resigns to become Putin adviser

The leader of South Ossetia, a breakaway region of Georgia that is backed by Russia, said on Tuesday that he is resigning to become an adviser to Russian President

Leader of Russia-backed Georgian region resigns to become Putin adviser
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

More nations willing to join GCAP jet project, Italy says

More countries could join the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) fighter project involving Italy, Britain and Japan, the Italian defence minister said on Tuesday, stressing

More nations willing to join GCAP jet project, Italy says
Business|Economy|Europe

Porsche's promised comeback does little to calm investors over China

Porsche's new CEO appealed to shareholders for patience on Tuesday, promising detailed turnaround measures later this year as investors press the sports car

Porsche's promised comeback does little to calm investors over China
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to skip reconstruction forum in Poland amid row

Ukraine has downgraded its representation at a key recovery forum in Poland by sending Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko instead of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, in an effort

Ukraine's Zelenskiy to skip reconstruction forum in Poland amid row
Environment|Europe|Health|Science

Germany battles aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars

Germany battles aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars

Germany battles aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation

Andy Burnham is preparing for a Labour Party leadership contest that could make him Britain's prime minister within weeks

Andy Burnham prepares for a UK Labour leadership contest that may be a coronation
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

UK manufacturing orders shrink at fastest rate since 2020, CBI says

British manufacturing orders deteriorated this month at the fastest rate since September 2020 during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey on Tuesday that showed little

UK manufacturing orders shrink at fastest rate since 2020, CBI says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attack kills three in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih, official says

A Russian missile attack killed three people in the central Ukrainian city of Kryvyi Rih, Ukrainian officials said on Tuesday, accusing Russia of hitting a civilian area with

Russian attack kills three in Ukraine's Kryvyi Rih, official says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says

Israeli authorities and security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children, resulting in genocide, crimes against humanity and war crimes in

Israel targeted Gaza children resulting in genocide, UN inquiry says
Europe|Political|World

Czech president appeals to Constitutional Court after NATO delegation snub

Czech President Petr Pavel appealed to the Constitutional Court in a dispute over the scope of his authority after the government denied his request to lead the Czech

Czech president appeals to Constitutional Court after NATO delegation snub
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Amnesty calls EU complicit in new Libyan crackdown on migrants

Authorities in eastern and western Libya have intensified a crackdown on migrants and refugees in the last month with mass arrests, detentions and

Amnesty calls EU complicit in new Libyan crackdown on migrants
Business|Europe|Finance|Technology|World

EU to ramp up Meta probe into addictive design, Bloomberg News reports

The European Commission is set to escalate a probe into Meta Platforms that alleges its social media offerings are designed to be addictive to children, Bloomberg News reported on

EU to ramp up Meta probe into addictive design, Bloomberg News reports
Economy|Europe|World

German pension commission proposes shift to Swedish-style fund

A commission appointed by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has proposed a Swedish-style pension fund and a gradual increase in the retirement age to help

German pension commission proposes shift to Swedish-style fund
Europe|Sports|World

Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32

Erling Haaland scored twice to raise his World Cup goals total to four, and Norway advanced to the round of 32 with a 3-2 win over Senegal

Erling Haaland scores 2 more goals and Norway beats Senegal 3-2 to reach World Cup round of 32
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone inflation could stay high even with peace deal, ECB's Lane says

Euro zone inflation could stay above the European Central Bank's 2% target for some time, even if peace in the Middle East holds, but this shock still only requires a

Euro zone inflation could stay high even with peace deal, ECB's Lane says
Business|Environment|Europe|Technology

NatPower, Tesla reach deal on first phase of $5 billion battery storage plan

Independent energy firm NatPower and Tesla said on Tuesday they had reached a deal to build 25 gigawatt hours of battery storage in

NatPower, Tesla reach deal on first phase of $5 billion battery storage plan
Economy|Europe|Political|World

ECB's Kazimir: next steps will depend on data but direction is clear

Damage from the conflict in the Middle East cannot be removed overnight and the European Central Bank still has work to do, ECB policymaker Peter Kazimir said on Tuesday.

ECB's Kazimir: next steps will depend on data but direction is clear
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone private sector contraction eases in June but services stay weak, PMI shows

Euro zone private sector activity shrank for a third straight month in June, though at a slower pace, as a modest recovery in tourism and leisure demand

Euro zone private sector contraction eases in June but services stay weak, PMI shows
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Turkey detains 209 in raids in the capital of Ankara ahead of July's NATO summit

Security forces in the Turkish capital have carried out a major operation ahead of next month’s NATO summit and detained more than 200 people suspected of links to extremist groups

Turkey detains 209 in raids in the capital of Ankara ahead of July's NATO summit
Crime|Europe|World

Belgium issues EU arrest warrant for ex-Commissioner Avramopoulos in Qatargate probe

A Belgian investigating judge has issued a European arrest warrant against former Greek European Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos, a Greek government official

Belgium issues EU arrest warrant for ex-Commissioner Avramopoulos in Qatargate probe
Business|Economy|Europe|World

French private sector downturn eases in June, PMI shows

France's private sector contraction eased in June as declines in manufacturing and services output both slowed, a business survey showed on Tuesday.

French private sector downturn eases in June, PMI shows
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UK grocery inflation slows, easing fears of Iran war hit, says Worldpanel

British grocery inflation slowed to 3.0% in the four weeks to June 14, researcher Worldpanel by Numerator said on Tuesday, easing concerns about the impact

UK grocery inflation slows, easing fears of Iran war hit, says Worldpanel
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German business activity hits 18-month low in June, PMI shows

Germany's private sector activity contracted at its fastest pace in 18 months in June as the services downturn deepened, a survey showed on Tuesday.

German business activity hits 18-month low in June, PMI shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World

Nissan shelves development of electric Qashqai in cost-cutting drive

Nissan has stopped work on an electric version of its top-selling model in Europe, six sources with knowledge of the matter said, as the

Nissan shelves development of electric Qashqai in cost-cutting drive
Europe|Political|World

Russian strikes injure six in Ukraine as fuel crisis deepens into Siberia

Six people were wounded in Russian air strikes on Ukraine overnight on Tuesday, local authorities said, while Russia's ongoing fuel crisis deepened into

Russian strikes injure six in Ukraine as fuel crisis deepens into Siberia
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine may recalibrate its offer of ceasefire with Russia, envoy tells UN

Ukraine may revise its offer to Russia of a ceasefire along the de facto frontline if the United Nations Security Council fails to pass a resolution urging a full and unconditional

Ukraine may recalibrate its offer of ceasefire with Russia, envoy tells UN
Europe|Political|World

European leaders offer warm farewell to Britain's Starmer

Outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his departure on Monday amid plunging approval ratings, but there were warm words from European

European leaders offer warm farewell to Britain's Starmer
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaise

On Monday morning, Keir Starmer emerged into the sunshine in Downing Street flanked by his staff and wife, his voice thick with emotion

Can anyone fix Britain? Regular change of PM a symptom of UK's malaise
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

EasyJet holds out for higher Castlelake bid after rejecting offer, FT reports

EasyJet and its investors are holding out for at least £600 million ($794.46 million) more from U.S. suitor Castlelake, the Financial Times reported on Monday, citing leading

EasyJet holds out for higher Castlelake bid after rejecting offer, FT reports
Economy|Europe|Political|World

US waives Iran sanctions after talks; Lebanon fighting abates

The United States waived sanctions on Iran for 60 days from Monday after the first talks under a

US waives Iran sanctions after talks; Lebanon fighting abates
Crime|Europe|World

Five dead after attack on Russia's Voronezh, governor says

Ukrainian missile strike on the Russian city of Voronezh on Monday killed five people and injured several dozen, regional governor Alexander Gusev said.

Five dead after attack on Russia's Voronezh, governor says
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Porsche CEO sticks to targets as he navigates road to recovery

Porsche faces fundamental challenges in crucial markets and a long road back to recovery, but the German sports car maker is sticking by this year's

Porsche CEO sticks to targets as he navigates road to recovery
Education|Environment|Europe|Health|World

At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes

At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe,

At least 18 dead in France, including two children in hot car, as Europe bakes
Europe|Health|Sports|World

Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova suspended for 4 years for refusing doping test

Former Wimbledon champion Marketa Vondrousova has been suspended for four years for refusing an anti-doping test even though the Czech player cited “mental stress” and fear when the testing agent “rang my door late at night without properly identifying themselves.”

Former Wimbledon champion Vondrousova suspended for 4 years for refusing doping test
Crime|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes, with at least one child killed

A Russian drone strike on Sumy in northeastern Ukraine has killed three family members, including a 13-year-old boy

Ukraine and Russia exchange deadly strikes, with at least one child killed
Economy|Election|Europe|Political|World

Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has announced his resignation, forced out by his party after losing voter support

Starmer says he'll resign as UK prime minister, roiling British politics yet again
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -17.7 in June

Euro zone consumer confidence rose by 1.3 points in June from the May number, figures released on Monday showed.

Euro zone consumer confidence rises to -17.7 in June
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Northern Ireland's Donaldson found guilty of child sex offences

The former leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, Jeffrey Donaldson, was found guilty on Monday of historic child sex offences, including rape,

Northern Ireland's Donaldson found guilty of child sex offences
Europe|Political|World

Czech cabinet bars president and ex-NATO commander from NATO meeting, setting up fight

The Czech government said on Monday it would not include President Petr Pavel, a former senior NATO official, in the Czech delegation to the alliance's summit next month,

Czech cabinet bars president and ex-NATO commander from NATO meeting, setting up fight
Americas|Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle

Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician and comedian, killed at 32 in a Brazil helicopter crash

Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician known for viral stunts and alt-pop hits, died in a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro on June 14

Oliver Tree, the eccentric American musician and comedian, killed at 32 in a Brazil helicopter crash
Environment|Europe|Health|World

France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths

France is facing a grueling heat wave with temperatures soaring above 40 degrees Celsius, or 104 Fahrenheit

France sizzles in punishing heat that is already causing deaths
Europe|Political|World

The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosen

U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer has resigned as leader of the Labour Party, paving the way for Britain to have its seventh prime minister in just over a decade

The Latest: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer quits and will stay on until successor is chosen
Europe|Sports|World

French TV disavows female presenter's barb at Belgium's Doku over leaving World Cup for childbirth

French sports media leader L’Équipe has disavowed comments by a female presenter who criticized Belgium winger Jeremy Doku for wanting to leave the World Cup to be at the birth of his first child

French TV disavows female presenter's barb at Belgium's Doku over leaving World Cup for childbirth
Americas|Crime|Europe|Political|World

Northern Ireland's former unionist leader convicted of decades-old child sexual abuse

Jeffrey Donaldson, former leader of Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party, has been convicted of rape and sex abuse charges involving two girls

Northern Ireland's former unionist leader convicted of decades-old child sexual abuse
Arts|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|World

France restricts public drinking as Europe swelters under a ‘heat-dome driven furnace’ for the second time in two months

France restricts public drinking as Europe swelters under a ‘heat-dome driven furnace’ for the second time in two months

France restricts public drinking as Europe swelters under a ‘heat-dome driven furnace’ for the second time in two months
Arts|Business|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle

Milan designers go lighter in silhouette, if not materials, for next summer

Milan Fashion Week has embraced simplicity amid economic uncertainty and geopolitical tensions

Milan designers go lighter in silhouette, if not materials, for next summer
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

From sidelines to centre stage, Andy Burnham on course to be UK's next prime minister

Four years ago Andy Burnham complained he was repeatedly denied a main-stage speaking slot at the Labour Party conference under

From sidelines to centre stage, Andy Burnham on course to be UK's next prime minister
Economy|Europe|Political|World

PM Magyar moves to oust Hungary's president, launch anti-graft office

Hungarian Prime Minister Peter Magyar said on Monday that his government would initiate the president's removal from office with a constitutional amendment, and also

PM Magyar moves to oust Hungary's president, launch anti-graft office
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Judge investigating Spanish PM Sanchez's wife faces disciplinary hearing

A judge leading a corruption probe into Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's wife, Begoña Gomez, will face a disciplinary hearing for suggesting her police escort could

Judge investigating Spanish PM Sanchez's wife faces disciplinary hearing
Business|Economy|Europe|World

ECB chief Lagarde plays down second-round inflation worries

The inflation shock facing the euro zone is too large to ignore but not yet large enough to push up longer-term price bets or generate dangerous second-round price

ECB chief Lagarde plays down second-round inflation worries
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Spain's ex-transport minister sentenced to 24 years for corruption

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez's former transport minister, Jose Luis Abalos, was sentenced on Monday to 24 years in prison for a slew

Spain's ex-transport minister sentenced to 24 years for corruption
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU

Simon Boyd’s firm makes prefabricated steel structures on the south coast of England and ships them to customers as far away as Ghana and Barbados

Britain's economic woes fuel discontent with Brexit a decade after historic vote to leave EU
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Elected on a promise of better times, Keir Starmer failed to deliver the change Britain wants

Elected on a promise of better times, Keir Starmer failed to deliver the change Britain wants

Elected on a promise of better times, Keir Starmer failed to deliver the change Britain wants
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin says Starmer's exit unlikely to change UK's hostile attitude towards Russia

The Kremlin said on Monday that the departure of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, a strong supporter of Ukraine, was unlikely to change what it characterised as

Kremlin says Starmer's exit unlikely to change UK's hostile attitude towards Russia
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU reassesses whether to hold July UK summit after Starmer resignation announcement

The European Union is reassessing whether to hold a summit with Britain as planned on July 22 after British Prime Minister Keith Starmer said he would resign, a European

EU reassesses whether to hold July UK summit after Starmer resignation announcement
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World

German industry association BDI cuts 2026 growth forecast, urges reforms

Germany's industry association BDI sharply lowered its growth outlook for 2026 on Monday and warned that the country's industrial base remains under

German industry association BDI cuts 2026 growth forecast, urges reforms
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romania's nominated PM fails confidence vote in parliament, political crisis deepens

Romania's Prime Minister-designate Adrian Vestea failed to win parliament's vote of confidence late on Monday after the far-right  opposition refused to

Romania's nominated PM fails confidence vote in parliament, political crisis deepens
Business|Europe|Technology

Ferrari denies making access to limited edition models conditional on Luce EV purchase  

Ferrari is not forcing clients to buy its divisive Luce electric car to qualify for the purchase of the luxury carmaker's next limited-series models, Chief Marketing and

Ferrari denies making access to limited edition models conditional on Luce EV purchase  
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Andy Burnham: The charismatic mayor who’s likely to be Britain’s next prime minister

Andy Burnham: The charismatic mayor who’s likely to be Britain’s next prime minister

Andy Burnham: The charismatic mayor who’s likely to be Britain’s next prime minister
Arts|Economy|Education|Europe|Finance|Political

German state election draws Bauhaus into AfD culture war

A century after its birth as a

German state election draws Bauhaus into AfD culture war
Europe|Political|World

Kremlin accuses Ukraine of threatening sovereignty of close Russian ally Belarus

The Kremlin on Monday accused Ukraine of threatening the sovereignty of close Russian ally Belarus after Kyiv gave Minsk a week to remove signal relay stations it said were

Kremlin accuses Ukraine of threatening sovereignty of close Russian ally Belarus
Business|Economy|Europe|Science|Technology

US curbs on AI spur European firms to spread the risk

Limits on access to some U.S. artificial intelligence services are pushing major European companies

US curbs on AI spur European firms to spread the risk
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Unloved Starmer quits as UK PM after just two years

Keir Starmer was once hailed as the leader who would bring pragmatism and stability to Britain after years of political chaos.

Unloved Starmer quits as UK PM after just two years
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

EasyJet rejects $6.3 billion bid as Castlelake makes takeover proposal public

Castlelake made public its £4.74 billion ($6.26 billion) takeover plan for easyJet on Monday, ramping up pressure on the board of the budget airline, which promptly

EasyJet rejects $6.3 billion bid as Castlelake makes takeover proposal public
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit

Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit

Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder

The German government says it intends to take a 40% stake in defense contractor KNDS, whose products include Leopard and Leclerc tanks, as it tries to strengthen European production along with NATO ally France

Germany plans to take 40% in Leopard tank maker KNDS, joining France as stakeholder
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Stock Markets|World

European shares close higher on US-Iran talks; UK's Starmer resigns

European shares edged higher on Monday as investors assessed the latest round of U.S.-Iran negotiations for signs of progress

European shares close higher on US-Iran talks; UK's Starmer resigns
Arts|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Health|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40C

A severe heatwave gripped much of Europe on Sunday, with temperatures nearing 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit), prompting nationwide warnings,

Europe braces for prolonged heatwave as temperatures approach 40C
Economy|Europe|World

Ukraine to decide who represents Europe in Russia talks, Zelenskiy says

Ukraine will decide who represents Europe in any negotiations with Russia, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in an interview with Ukrainian media published late on Sunday.

Ukraine to decide who represents Europe in Russia talks, Zelenskiy says
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Moscow shoots down more than 80 drones; Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine

Moscow shot down dozens of drones in the early hours of Monday, just days after a repeated Ukrainian strike on the city's oil refinery, while Russian attacks in Ukraine killed at

Moscow shoots down more than 80 drones; Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine
Europe|World

One killed, three injured as Russia hits Odesa region with Iskander missile, governor says

One person was killed and three injured after Russia hit Ukraine's southern Odesa region with an Iskander ballistic missile on Sunday evening, Oleh Kiper, the regional governor,

One killed, three injured as Russia hits Odesa region with Iskander missile, governor says
Arts|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Iran's challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium

Iran took another important step toward advancing in the World Cup, but once again the off-the-field play dominated the conversation

Iran's challenges at World Cup swirl outside draw with Belgium
Asia|Europe|Sports|World

Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff

Welcome to the World Cup, Lamine Yamal

Lamine Yamal scores 10 minutes into his first World Cup start and gives Spain liftoff
Europe|Political|World

Thousands of Czechs rally against a government plan to overhaul the funding of public broadcasters

Thousands of Czechs are rallying in Prague to protest a government plan to overhaul the funding for public broadcasters

Thousands of Czechs rally against a government plan to overhaul the funding of public broadcasters
Environment|Europe|Health|World

France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe

France is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events

France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday

Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday

Trump says Starmer ‘will resign’ amid speculation UK PM could quit as soon as Monday
Business|Europe|World

Poland PM Tusk says political row with Ukraine is 'strategic mistake'

A conflict between politicians in Poland and Ukraine is a strategic mistake that will harm both sides, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Sunday, seeking to defuse a

Poland PM Tusk says political row with Ukraine is 'strategic mistake'
Business|Europe|World

Marchers in Prague protest government's public media funding changes

Thousands marched in Prague on Sunday to protest against the Czech government's planned overhaul of a decades-old financing system for public media, which critics say cuts

Marchers in Prague protest government's public media funding changes
Europe|Political|World

Trump says Starmer will resign as UK prime minister

Embattled British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will step down from his post, U.S. President Donald Trump posted on Sunday. 

Trump says Starmer will resign as UK prime minister
Education|Europe|Political|World

Erdogan orders talks to reopen Orthodox Christian seminary in Turkey, a focus for Trump

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan ordered officials on Sunday to resume talks on reopening an Orthodox Christian seminary near Istanbul, an issue raised by U.S.

Erdogan orders talks to reopen Orthodox Christian seminary in Turkey, a focus for Trump
Business|Europe|Political|World

UK's Starmer considers political future, could decide as soon as Monday

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was considering his political future on Sunday, after rival Andy Burnham's decisive election

UK's Starmer considers political future, could decide as soon as Monday
Crime|Europe

Wife of Spanish PM forbidden to leave country as corruption probes pile up

Wife of Spanish PM forbidden to leave country as corruption probes pile up

Wife of Spanish PM forbidden to leave country as corruption probes pile up
Europe|Political|Technology|World

No-fly zone for Iran talks disrupted flights at Zurich airport, authorities say

A technical fault in air traffic control, triggered by security measures for peace talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland, caused disruptions at Zurich airport on

No-fly zone for Iran talks disrupted flights at Zurich airport, authorities say
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Moschino names Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo as creative directors

Italian fashion brand Moschino has appointed Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo as creative directors effective immediately, replacing Adrian Appiolaza, parent company Aeffe said on

Moschino names Loris Messina and Simone Rizzo as creative directors
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales

Officials in Russia-occupied Crimea have suspended civilian gasoline sales as Ukraine increases attacks on fuel supplies

Ukrainian attacks prompt Russian-held Crimea to halt civilian gasoline sales
Europe|World

Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants

Pope Leo XIV holding up America's first saint, Mother Frances Cabrini, as a model for Christians today because of her care for migrants in need

Pope Leo XIV exalts first American saint Cabrini as a model for Christians for her care of migrants
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy warns of impending massive Russian attack on Ukraine

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Russian forces were preparing an impending massive attack on Ukraine and warned residents to take special care as Russian

Zelenskiy warns of impending massive Russian attack on Ukraine
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Thousands rally in Serbia's north to demand early elections

Thousands protested in Serbia’s northern city of Novi Sad on Saturday to mark the 2024 deaths of 16 people after a railway station awning collapsed and demand snap

Thousands rally in Serbia's north to demand early elections
Europe|Political|World

Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on the job

Britain's Observer newspaper said Prime Minister Keir Starmer was expected to resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his

Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on the job
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy again urges Belarus to dismantle relay stations

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged authorities in neighbouring Belarus for the second day running to dismantle relay stations he said were playing a role in staging

Zelenskiy again urges Belarus to dismantle relay stations
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms drone strike on refining facilities in Russia's Tyumen region

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday that Ukrainian drones had struck an oil refinery in Russia's Tyumen Region in western Siberia, more than 2,000 km (1,200

Ukraine's Zelenskiy confirms drone strike on refining facilities in Russia's Tyumen region
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A founder of Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft killed in a plane crash in western France

A founder of Ubisoft, the global gaming company behind Assassin’s Creed, has been killed in a plane crash in western France

A founder of Assassin's Creed maker Ubisoft killed in a plane crash in western France
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish president

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had returned a state decoration a day after Poland's president said he had

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he returned state decoration to Polish president
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Italy's Meloni tells Trump to focus on his own popularity as row rumbles on

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told U.S.

Italy's Meloni tells Trump to focus on his own popularity as row rumbles on
Arts|Environment|Europe|Health|World

France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert

France said on Saturday that alcohol consumption during the annual Fete de la Musique festivals would be banned on June 21 in the departments or administrative districts

France bans alcohol consumption at music festivals under red heatwave alert
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Spanish judge orders prime minister's wife to face corruption trial and surrender her passport

A Spanish investigative judge has ruled that the wife of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will face trial on charges of influence peddling and corruption

Spanish judge orders prime minister's wife to face corruption trial and surrender her passport
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor after Polish leader revokes it in a spat over history

Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has returned a state honor to Poland after the Polish president revoked it

Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor after Polish leader revokes it in a spat over history
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Spanish premier Sanchez's wife must stand trial on corruption charges, judge rules

The wife of Spanish Socialist prime minister Pedro Sanchez must stand trial on corruption charges and has been banned from going abroad, a judge ruled on Saturday.

Spanish premier Sanchez's wife must stand trial on corruption charges, judge rules
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Nine people remain in critical condition after fatal UK train crash

Nine people remain in a critical condition following a train crash on Friday near Bedford, about 60 miles (100 km) north of London, in which the driver of one of the

Nine people remain in critical condition after fatal UK train crash
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Paris police arrest 20 as demonstrators defy ban on Iran opposition rally

Protestors against political executions in Iran gathered in Paris on Saturday in defiance of a ban on the rally, at which police arrested 20 people, according to organisers.

Paris police arrest 20 as demonstrators defy ban on Iran opposition rally
Europe|Political|World

Switzerland says US-Iran talks continue at Bürgenstock, declines to identify participants

Switzerland continues to provide a "discreet and reliable setting" at Bürgenstock to facilitate discussions on implementing a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran,

Switzerland says US-Iran talks continue at Bürgenstock, declines to identify participants
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‘The Godfather’ landed in this Sicilian village in 1971. Life was never the same again

‘The Godfather’ landed in this Sicilian village in 1971. Life was never the same again

‘The Godfather’ landed in this Sicilian village in 1971. Life was never the same again
Europe|Food|Health

Why a 2,000-year-old low-fat, high-protein cheese is taking over French dairy aisles

Why a 2,000-year-old low-fat, high-protein cheese is taking over French dairy aisles

Why a 2,000-year-old low-fat, high-protein cheese is taking over French dairy aisles
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One dead after freight trains collide in Munich

One person has died after two cargo trains collided on a bridge in Munich in the early hours of Saturday, causing two of the carriages to derail and crash onto the street

One dead after freight trains collide in Munich
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Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran

Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy's chief of staff renounces Polish medal amid WW2 dispute

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy's chief of staff said on Saturday he was renouncing a Polish state medal after President Karol Nawrocki stripped Zelenskiy of Poland's top

Zelenskiy's chief of staff renounces Polish medal amid WW2 dispute
Business|Economy|Europe

Porsche CEO aims to finalise new cost-cutting package by July, FAS reports

Porsche CEO Michael Leiters expects a swift conclusion to negotiations on a second cost-cutting package at the German sports car maker, according to an interview with Frankfurter

Porsche CEO aims to finalise new cost-cutting package by July, FAS reports
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One killed and dozens injured in train collision north of London

A train driver was killed and dozens more injured in a collision between two commuter services about 60 miles (100 km) north of London on Friday afternoon.

One killed and dozens injured in train collision north of London
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Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution

Observers are calling Cuba’s new free-market reforms the most sweeping economic overhaul on the island’s communist economy since the Cuban revolution while the grandson of former President Raúl Castro says in an interview that Cuba must seek to move its economy forward

Cuba pushes through sweeping free-market reforms in biggest economic shift since the revolution
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Israeli envoy and UN official clash at hearing on children in conflict

Diplomatic niceties broke down at the United Nations on Friday when Israel's ambassador and the U.N. secretary-general's special representative for children and armed conflict

Israeli envoy and UN official clash at hearing on children in conflict
Crime|Europe|World

Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a collision between two trains north of London on Friday afternoon that killed one person

Two trains collide north of London, killing at least 1 person and seriously injuring dozens
Europe|Political|World

Poland strips Zelenskiy of top honour as WW2 dispute sours ties

Poland's president has decided to strip Volodymyr Zelenskiy of the country's top honour after the Ukrainian president caused outrage by renaming an army unit after the

Poland strips Zelenskiy of top honour as WW2 dispute sours ties
Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy says Belarus should remove equipment used in attacks on Ukraine in one week

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Friday that a week should be enough for Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko to remove equipment from his country used by Russia

Zelenskiy says Belarus should remove equipment used in attacks on Ukraine in one week
Europe|Political|World

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused her one-time close ally Donald Trump of fabricating a story about her on Friday, after the

Italy's Meloni says Trump 'totally invented' story that she begged him for photo
Europe|Political|World

Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip

Italy's government has closed ranks to slam U.S. President Donald Trump over his claim that Premier Giorgia Meloni had “begged” for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit

Meloni slams Trump's claim she 'begged' for a photo with him as Italy's top diplomat cancels US trip
Europe|Political|World

France opposes return hubs for migrants in third countries, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that his country does not support the creation of so-called "return hubs"

France opposes return hubs for migrants in third countries, Macron says
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine accepts proposal from Brazil's Lula to work for peace, Kyiv adviser says

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has accepted an offer from Brazilian leader Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva to help work for a peace deal in Russia's war in Ukraine, a Ukrainian

Ukraine accepts proposal from Brazil's Lula to work for peace, Kyiv adviser says
Europe|Political|World

From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Meloni takes on US president

When Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term as U.S. president in 2025, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was the only European

From Trump whisperer to Trump basher: Meloni takes on US president
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school

Norway is imposing a near ban on the use of generative AI tools by elementary school pupils while also restricting their use in the education of older children to prevent a

Norway imposes near ban on AI in elementary school
Australia|Business|Economy|Europe|Lifestyle|Technology|Travel

Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip

Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip

Qantas locks in launch date for Sydney-London nonstop flights as it debuts the custom jet designed for the trip
Election|Europe|Political|World

Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer

Andy Burnham is a political insider turned outsider aiming to be Britain’s next prime minister

Who is Andy Burnham, the lawmaker seeking to replace Keir Starmer
Europe|Political|World

EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia

A diplomatic overture to the Kremlin by European Council President Antonio Costa has exposed divisions among EU

EU leader Costa's Kremlin overture exposes divisions over contacts with Russia
Europe|Political|World

Russia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatums

Russia said on Friday it was open to dialogue with European countries but would not accept ultimatums, as signs increase that the EU may seek talks with

Russia tells Europe: Yes to talks, no to ultimatums
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BMW prepares for talks with staff in wake of profit warning

BMW and staff representatives are preparing for talks after the German premium carmaker issued a profit warning this week and said it would accelerate

BMW prepares for talks with staff in wake of profit warning
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Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms

A French appeals court confirms that Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco star player Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case

Morocco star Achraf Hakimi will stand trial in a rape case, French appeals court confirms
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Simplifying Europe's bank rules could unlock €2 trillion in lending, industry says

Europe's banking sector could boost lending by more than €2 trillion ($2.2 trillion) if regulators were to simplify rules while maintaining financial

Simplifying Europe's bank rules could unlock €2 trillion in lending, industry says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris

French police banned the Paris-based NCRI Iranian opposition from holding a rally on Saturday, saying there was a risk of clashes between activists holding

Police order last-minute ban of Iranian opposition rally in Paris
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ICC chief prosecutor Khan suspended by British lawyers' regulator

International Criminal Court chief prosecutor Karim Khan, who has been accused of sexual misconduct, has been suspended by

ICC chief prosecutor Khan suspended by British lawyers' regulator