Mission to Andros: Wine, cheese and lemons, the 'golden' products shaping the island's future
In recent years, new, modern wineries have revived Andros’s vineyards, putting the island firmly on the map for wine tourism.
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Energy Union Task Force takes stock of oil and gas security of supply in the EU
The Energy Union Task Force, comprising of high-level representatives from the European Commission and EU countries, met on Friday 10 July to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East and the impact on the EU energy markets. The Commission presented its latest
China's June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand
China’s exports accelerated in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence, the customs agency said on Tuesday.
Trump watches IndyCar pit stop at the White House
President Donald Trump watched an IndyCar pit stop demonstration at the White House as he promoted the inaugural Freedom 250 Grand Prix, a race set to take place around Washington's National Mall next month.
Retired footballers show higher rates of depression and anxiety, study finds
Retired footballers face higher risks of depression and anxiety, according to new research that also found changes in their brains.
Latest news bulletin | July 14th, 2026 – Morning
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Solar generated record 25% of EU power in June with Germany, Spain and Poland leading the race
Solar was ahead of coal, gas, nuclear, wind and hydropower.
Revealed: These are the world’s most expensive tourist visas for EU citizens
Bhutan, Ghana and Nigeria charge visitors the most for their tourist visas, with the Sustainable Tourism Fee for the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ set at $100 (€87.60) per person per night.
AIFC to host Astana Finance Days 2026 in September
The Astana International Financial Centre (AIFC) has announced the ninth Astana Finance Days (AFD) 2026: Delivering Impact. Capital in Action forum will take place on 9-10 September in Astana, writes Dana Omirgazy. The event will bring together professional market participants
Marco Rubio launches sweeping campaign to 'dismantle' ICC 'threat to US sovereignty'
The Trump administration said it would pressure other countries to withdraw from the court, marking a sharp escalation in the US effort to isolate the Hague-based institution.
Where are property taxes highest and lowest in Europe?
Buying a home in Europe? Taxes follow you from purchase to sale. Here's where property is taxed most and least.
US launches strikes on Iran for third straight night as Trump says deal still 'possible'
Following the latest US strikes, the UAE said Iran attacked two ships in the Strait of Hormuz with missiles, as Iran said it carried out strikes on Bahrain.
Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
Tamás Sulyok was widely seen as a loyalist of former prime minister Viktor Orbán, who lost power in April after 16 years.
Summer skiers head to melting glacier as heatwave grips France
Hundreds of skiers headed to the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes to escape France's heatwave and enjoy summer skiing. But visitors and experts say the glacier is shrinking rapidly, with scientists warning it could disappear within 10 to 15 years.
World Cup 2026 sticker swap draws thousands for Guinness World Record attempt
Thousands of football fans gathered in Mexico City's Zócalo to swap 2026 World Cup stickers as part of a Guinness World Record attempt. The Panini event brought together collectors of all ages, turning the hunt for missing stickers into a celebration of football, family and
Peace is possible, Aliyev tells global media forum in Shusha
Azerbaijan's president also told the Shusha Global Media Forum that long-term gas contracts were needed for Baku to expand production, and said that Baku was considering leaving the Council of Europe.
Hungarian parliament removes President Tamás Sulyok from office
Hungary's parliament has approved the 17th amendment to the constitution. Prime Mİnister Péter Magyar says this is a key step that will allow 'Orbán's political puppets' to be replaced.
Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to run to safety
Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.
Full ban on Israeli settlement trade gets ‘most support’ from EU countries, Kallas says
EU foreign ministers overwhelmingly backed clamping down on EU trade with Israeli settlements during closed-door discussions on Monday, with an official source saying the biggest cohort of countries supported passing new measures without requiring the unanimous backing of all
UK joins EU's €90 billion loan for Ukraine with promise of 'fair' contribution
London has agreed to join in the long-in-the-making EU plan to give Ukraine a much-needed financial boost.
Trump reimposes US blockade and demands 20% Hormuz shipping fee
Trump declared the US would collect a 20% fee on all Hormuz cargo as "Guardian of the Strait," flipping the script on Iran's own toll demands, while US forces struck dozens of targets in Iran and the IRGC hit Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait and Oman in the biggest exchange since the
Portuguese plane delivers medicines to Venezuela
The cargo includes over eight tonnes of medicines for victims of the two 24 June quakes. The flight also marks the resumption of air links between the countries, halted after the tremors.
Nine European countries and Ukraine form anti-ballistic missile coalition
The creation of the anti-ballistic missile coalition comes in the wake of a growing threat of ballistic missiles on Europe. The declaration states the coalition serves in a 'purely defensive' manner.
Watch: Horses evacuated as fire approaches riding centre near Paris
The Fontainebleau forest blaze, described by officials as of 'exceptional scale', continues to rage for the second day.
UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates
The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".
Latest news bulletin | July 13th, 2026 – Evening
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Qatar-Mexico Year of Culture builds lasting ties beyond the World Cup
The Qatar-Mexico Year of Culture uses art, film, food and football to strengthen cultural ties long after the 2026 World Cup.
EU sanctions Russia's VK Company for helping expose Putin's critics
The EU has sanctioned VK Company for aiding the repression of critics of President Vladimir Putin and his war against Ukraine. The company says its services remain "available to users as normal".
Prime Minister-to-be Andy Burnham ranks his favourite bands
Andy Burnham has blind-ranked his favourite British bands in a recent interview, giving the public further insight into his listening habits.
Bitter rivalries and golden boots: A ‘line-up for the ages’ in the World Cup semifinals
With four previous champions, Mbappé vs. Yamal, Messi vs. Kane plus an all-star race for the golden boot, the France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina semifinals have the potential to produce two more World Cup classics.
Rajoy's accusation that France's team play 'without the french' sparks racism row
The phrase “eso sí, sin franceses” in a column by Mariano Rajoy has sparked criticism from the Spanish government and French politicians, who call it racist. The former prime minister insists his words have been taken out of context.
Russian anti-war politician Boris Nadezhdin detained by police
Boris Nadezhdin attempted to run against Vladimir Putin at the 2024 presidential election, but was prevented from doing so.
Greece's famous ‘Shipwreck Beach’ to be extended to save its iconic wreck
Plans to extend Zakynthos' iconic Navagio Beach by 30 metres aim to preserve its rusting shipwreck for future generations, as visitors continue to be barred from the popular island attraction because of safety concerns.
Video shows civilians taking cover during Russian strike on Sumy
Four people were injured after a Russian strike hit Odesa on 13 July 2026, according to Ukraine's State Emergency Service.
Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez urges better prevention after deadly wildfire in south
The Prime Minister visited the southern municipality of Turre to meet the emergency services as they work to extinguish the fire.
US Congress battles over allowing Turkey to return to the F-35 programme
While the White House has signalled a desire to work more closely with Ankara, some members of Congress have raised concerns about plans to allow Turkey to rejoin the fighter jet programme.
Spain's rental trap: 71% of citizens see a mortgage as more cost-effective
Seven in ten Spaniards now think it’s more worthwhile to pay a mortgage than to rent, as fears of a new housing bubble grow and the Housing Law is judged a failure.
German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls
The pair, named only as Twana H.S. and Asia R. A., left Germany for Iraq in 2015 and became members of the Islamic State group.
France shuts down nuclear reactors as heatwave intensifies
France's state-owned energy group EDF has temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors, while seven others could be operating at reduced power. France's largest electricity producer said the move was required to comply with environmental regulations.
Doctors Without Borders slams 'deliberate' Russian destruction of Ukraine's hospitals
The World Health Organisation recorded 2,815 attacks on healthcare in Ukraine between the February 2022 full-scale invasion and the end of 2025, with the vast majority involving violence with heavy weapons.
Drone footage shows devastation after deadly Spain wildfire
Drone footage shows the devastation left by a deadly wildfire in southern Spain that killed at least 12 people and burned around 7,000 hectares. Authorities say the blaze has now been brought under control.
TSMC's June sales drive revenue surge of 68% ahead of earnings report
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) reported a 35.6% increase in revenue during the first-half of 2026, and of 68% in June, highlighting continued strong demand for AI chips ahead of the firm's full second-quarter earnings report later this week.
Christopher Nolan on future of cinema and the younger generation ‘utterly rejecting’ AI slop
“So much energy has been expended on bringing in AI, but if you look at that generation’s reaction, they’re utterly rejecting it,” shared Christopher Nolan, prior to the release of 'The Odyssey'.
Mastermind behind Louvre heist 'thought we could have taken more', alleged thieves reveal
According to transcripts of the alleged thieves’ questioning, they were recruited just 2 to 3 days before the heist and paid as little as €15,000–€25,000 for the €88 million haul.
Latest news bulletin | July 13th, 2026 – Midday
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Shocking footage: Ex-deputy minister in Poland's former ruling party shown helping Russian soldiers
Krzysztof Tołwiński, a former deputy treasury minister in a PiS government, released footage from Belarus saying he had given first-aid kits to Russian troops fighting in Ukraine.
Why Eurostar's new ‘Celestia’ trains are being upgraded to survive Europe's hotter future
As extreme temperatures become increasingly common across Europe, Eurostar is future-proofing its next generation of trains with air conditioning designed to keep passengers moving in temperatures of up to 55C.
Singapore court postpones French teen's public nuisance straw-licking case to 30 July
IJooz, the company operating the juice vending machine, had filed a police report over the prank. It had sanitised the dispenser while replacing all 500 straws in the machine.
No, the EU is not about to censor access to the internet
Viral claims that the EU is introducing an "internet passport" to control or censor internet access are misleading. They misrepresent the European Commission's planned age-verification app.
Chance find in Nordholz: Nazi military Sturmgeschütz III assault gun unearthed
The almost completely intact vehicle was found during construction work in Nordholz. It is due to be moved to the German Tank Museum in Munster in August.