Complaint seeks answers on Scouting America's transgender policy after Pentagon deal
Saks officially emerges from Chapter 11 bankruptcy with less debt and a new name
China's Geely to ship first Lotus EVs to Canada in July under Carney-Xi deal, ambassador says
Lionel Messi won't start Argentina's group finale, but World Cup scoring record holder could sub in
Mike Trout will likely turn down invitation to participate in All-Star Home Run Derby
Environment|Europe|Health|Science
Germany battles aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars
Germany battles aggressive outbreak of poisonous caterpillars
June 23, 2026Europe
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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.
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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.
June 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Food
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
June 23, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
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.
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 23, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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.
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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,
June 22, 2026
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.”
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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.
June 22, 2026
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,
June 22, 2026
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,
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
May 15, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
Arts|Economy|Education|Europe|Finance|Political
German state election draws Bauhaus into AfD culture war
A century after its birth as a
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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.
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit
Ten years on, Britain counts the cost of Brexit
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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,
June 21, 2026
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.
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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,
June 22, 2026
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
June 22, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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.
June 21, 2026
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.
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
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
June 21, 2026
Europe|Political|Science|Technology|World
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
June 21, 2026
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Technology
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
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Italy's Meloni tells Trump to focus on his own popularity as row rumbles on
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told U.S.
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
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
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
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.
June 20, 2026
Crime|Europe|Health|World
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
June 20, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
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.
June 20, 2026
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,
June 20, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Travel
‘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
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
Crime|Europe|World
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
June 20, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World
Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran
Inside Trump’s mad dash to sign an agreement with Iran
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|World
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.
June 19, 2026
Americas|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Interview|Stock Markets|Travel|US|Videos|World
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
June 20, 2026
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
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
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
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
June 20, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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"
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance
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
June 19, 2026
Crime|Europe|Sports|World
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
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
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
June 19, 2026
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
June 19, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
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
June 19, 2026
Africa|Europe|Health|Political|World
African lawmakers back push for tougher anti-LGBT laws after Ghana conference
Lawmakers from more than a dozen African countries have pledged to push new bills restricting LGBT rights, after a conference in
June 19, 2026
Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World
Norway to open a consulate in Greenland, supporting Arctic strategy
Norway will open a consulate general in Greenland's capital Nuuk, headed by a Norwegian diplomat, Norway's Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Friday. U.S.
June 19, 2026
Economy|Europe|World
EU leaders to discuss new sources of financing for EU budget in Oct
European Union leaders on Friday asked Ireland, which takes over the rotating EU presidency in July, to propose by October new sources of money for
June 19, 2026
Europe|World
France's foreign ministry denies asking for ban of Iranian opposition rally
France's foreign ministry denied on Friday that it had asked for the ban of an Iranian opposition rally that had been due to take place on Saturday in Paris.
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Europe's mid-sized inflation shock requires measured response, ECB's Lane says
The euro zone economy is in the midst of a mid-sized inflation shock, with inflation holding above 3% for the rest of the year, a situation that requires a "measured" policy
June 19, 2026
Europe|Political|World
UK's Starmer says he will stand in any leadership contest
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday he would stand in any leadership contest, after potential rival Andy Burnham won a vote for a parliamentary seat to
June 19, 2026
Arts|Entertainment|Europe|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Sports|Travel
Maddest hats at the frightfully British Royal Ascot races
Maddest hats at the frightfully British Royal Ascot races
June 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|World
Arsenal starts Premier League title defense against promoted Coventry
Arsenal will begin its Premier League title defense at home against newly promoted Coventry, kicking off the league’s 2026-27 season on August 21
June 19, 2026
Americas|Economy|Europe|Political|World
Czech Republic will miss NATO defence spending target again this year, PM Babis says
The Czech Republic will not meet NATO's minimum defence spending target again this year, but will aim to meet it from 2027, Prime Minister Andrej Babis said on Friday.
June 19, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World
No UN sanctions lifting on Iran without France's approval, foreign minister says
France wants to play a role in talks dealing with Iran's nuclear programme and will not approve the lifting of UN sanctions unless it is satisfied by the terms of a final
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
ECB’s Wunsch keeps July hike in play even as Iran deal eases energy prices
The European Central Bank may raise interest rates one more time as soon as next month if it sees more evidence of euro zone inflation spreading
June 19, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Weather warms up UK retail sales in May in boost for economy
British consumers did more shopping in May and April's sharp drop was revised up as hot weather boosted sales of summer items like fans and paddling pools,
June 19, 2026
Europe|Sports|Travel|World
Scotland fans marry at Boston City Hall during World Cup trip
Scotland fans marry at Boston City Hall during World Cup trip
June 20, 2026
Europe|World
Zelenskiy: best guarantee of Europe's future is fast-track EU membership for Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy told an EU summit on Thursday the future of Europe was being shaped by the defence of Ukraine and the best
June 19, 2026
Europe|Political|Sports|Travel|World
Jonathan David's hat trick propels Canada to its first World Cup win, 6-0 over Qatar
Jonathan David scored three goals and Canada won its first World Cup match while all but securing a spot in the knockout round with a 6-0 victory over Qatar
June 19, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
EU leaders agree to renew Russia sanctions for 12 months
European Union leaders agreed on Thursday to renew sanctions against Russia over its war against Ukraine for another 12 months, a spokesperson for the chair of the
June 19, 2026
Election|Europe|Political|World
Voters cast ballots in Makerfield poll crucial to PM Starmer's future
The northern English area of Makerfield votes on Thursday in a local election that could return Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham to parliament,
June 18, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Hegseth attacks NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a six-month Pentagon review of American forces in Europe
June 18, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Slovak government wins confidence vote after debt breach
Slovakia's parliament backed the government on Thursday in a confidence vote triggered by a breach of the country's legal debt limits, but the move sharpened debate over fiscal
June 18, 2026
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
June 18, 2026
Europe|Technology|World
Ukraine, Germany sign agreement on anti-ballistic capabilities, Zelenskiy says
Ukraine and Germany signed an agreement on anti-ballistic capabilities, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Thursday, calling on other Western allies to join the effort and
June 18, 2026
Business|Europe|Science|Technology|World
Sweden may oppose Tesla's supervised self-driving tech in Europe over speeding concerns
A Swedish transport authority is recommending a vote against the Europe-wide rollout of Tesla's supervised self-driving
June 18, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
Allies announce $1 billion for Ukraine weapons package under PURL, Kyiv's defence minister says
Ukraine's allies have announced contributions to NATO's Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List programme for $1 billion at a meeting of the Ukraine
June 18, 2026
Africa|Crime|Europe|Sports|World
Ivory Coast says striker Elye Wahi will be allowed into Canada for the team's next World Cup match
Ivory Coast striker Elye Wahi, under investigation for alleged betting-related offenses, has received authorization to enter Canada for his nation’s World Cup match against Germany, the Ivorian soccer federation says
June 18, 2026
Americas|Environment|Europe|World
An ancient oak tree said to have sheltered legendary Robin Hood has died
The 1,200-year-old Major Oak in Sherwood Forest, linked to the legend of Robin Hood, is believed to have died
June 18, 2026
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World
Macron's diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views
French President Emmanuel Macron's effort to court U.S. President Donald Trump culminated in a surprise moment at the Versailles Palace
June 18, 2026
Business|Crime|Europe|World
Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital
Ukraine has hit a major Moscow oil refinery for the second time in a week, disrupting hundreds of flights at the capital's airports
June 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Technology|World
BMW 'on right track', chairman says, as profit warning hits shares
BMW is "on the right track" with its next-generation models, supervisory board Chairman Nicolas Peter said on Thursday, days after a shock profit warning
June 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe
Italy neutral on Monte Paschi, may sell its stake through share placement
The Italian government will take a neutral stance regarding merger and acquisition moves targeting bailed-out bank Monte dei Paschi di Siena (MPS), the
June 18, 2026
Americas|Asia|Europe|MidEast|Sports|World
World Cup squads showcase faith and unity amid deep social divisions at home
While many of the World Cup’s competing nations are wracked by social divisions, some of the teams offer strikingly positive examples of how players from different backgrounds and religious faiths can cooperate
June 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Ukraine launches largest attack on Moscow since start of full-scale war
Ukraine launches largest attack on Moscow since start of full-scale war
June 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|World
QUOTES-Bank of England policymakers set out views on rates outlook in minutes of June meeting
The Bank of England left interest rates on hold at 3.75% on Thursday after a split 7-2 vote by its Monetary Policy Committee.
June 18, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Germany deploys ships to Red Sea for possible Hormuz mission, minister says
Germany is deploying two ships to the Red Sea in preparation for a possible military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, Germany's defence minister, Boris Pistorius, said on
June 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|World
UniCredit turned to CEO Orcel's brother to broker Russia sale
Riccardo Orcel, a former senior banker at Russian state-backed bank VTB Group and brother of UniCredit CEO
June 18, 2026
Europe|Political|US|World
Pentagon open to Poland's offer to host permanent U.S. base, Polish minister says
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June 18, 2026
Economy|Environment|Europe|World
Ukraine brings the war to Moscow as huge blasts shake refinery
The blast was so powerful that the huge disc-shaped lid of an oil storage tank was launched into the sky over Moscow like a frisbee.
June 18, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Suspect in killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin has been arrested in Poland
A suspect in the fatal shooting of a Russian activist critical of President Vladimir Putin has been arrested in Poland
June 18, 2026
Education|Environment|Europe|Science
New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype
New discovery may have been Stonehenge prototype
June 18, 2026
Crime|Education|Europe|Health|World
Church of England apologizes for role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s
The Church of England has apologized for its role in forced adoptions as recent as the mid-1970s
June 18, 2026
Europe|Political|World
European Union seeks to reopen communication channel with Russia
The European Union has reached out to Moscow in a tentative bid to open a line of communication so the continent is not sidelined in any potential talks to end Russia’s grinding war in Ukraine, officials said
June 18, 2026
Europe|Political|World
Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major drone attack on Russian capital
Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow on Thursday, hitting the Russian capital's oil refinery for the second time this week in what
June 18, 2026
Business|Economy|Europe|World
Bank of Spain sees steady quarterly growth, keeps 2026 forecast
Spain's economy likely expanded by 0.5%-0.6% in the second quarter from the preceding three months, when it grew at a similar pace of 0.6% to outperform other large euro
June 18, 2026
Europe|Health|Political|World
Archbishop apologises for Church of England's role in forced adoptions
The Archbishop of Canterbury, Sarah Mullally, apologised on Thursday for the Church of England's role in forcibly separating 185,000 children from unmarried
June 18, 2026
Crime|Education|Europe|World
Parents of Serbian school shooter sentenced in retrial, report says
The parents of a Serbian boy who killed 10 people in a 2023 Belgrade school shooting were convicted at a retrial on Thursday, the prosecutor's office said, with the court
June 18, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Two men jailed in Britain for spying for China
Two men, including one who worked as a British immigration officer, were jailed on Thursday after being convicted of spying on prominent pro-democracy dissidents now
June 18, 2026
Arts|Europe|World
Macron's Versailles diplomacy wins mixed results over decade in power
When Donald Trump, flanked by the French president, signed the Iran memorandum in the opulent Palace of Versailles, the optics were vintage
June 18, 2026
Economy|Europe|Political|World
A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer
Keir Starmer's future as Britain's prime minister is on the line in a special election in Makerfield in northwest England
June 18, 2026
Business|Europe|Political|US|World
Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies
Hegseth announces review of US forces in Europe and again criticizes NATO allies
June 18, 2026
Europe|MidEast|Political|World
Israeli foreign minister says he is severing contact with EU foreign policy chief
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar said on Thursday he was severing "all contact" with European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas over what he said were remarks
June 18, 2026
Crime|Europe|Political|World
Poland detains suspect in killing of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says
A suspect in the murder of a Russian national has been detained, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Thursday, after an artist critical of President Vladimir Putin
June 18, 2026