Tariffs: France and Germany pursue different tacks towards US deal
France and Germany are at odds over the negotiating strategy on trade with the US, while the Commission is increasingly doubtful about securing a zero-tariff deal.
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Let's create a new World Trade Organization - Von der Leyen
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed to EU leaders the launch of a Europe-led initiative to establish a structured trade cooperation with Asian countries, potentially laying the groundwork for an alternative to the gridlocked World Trade Organisation (WTO).
EU leaders leave Israel partnership on shelf despite pressure to act
Despite a report saying there are “indications” that Israel was in breach of its human rights obligations over its ongoing war in Gaza, European leaders could only agree at their council summit on Thursday to "continue discussions" on a follow-up to the report.
Three Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank in clashes with Jewish settlers
CCTV footage released by a human rights group on Thursday showed Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank.
Elon Musk's AI chatbot struggled to fact-check Israel-Iran war, report says
Grok, developed by Elon Musk's xAI, has provided incorrect and inconsistent answers in response to users' queries about the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, the Digital Forensic Research Lab says.
Iran's uranium stocks said to be intact, UK media citing European intelligence probe says
The initial European intelligence assessment is unlikely to go down well with US President Donald Trump who is currently engaged with a fight with his own spy agencies about the impact of the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites.
Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row
The bitter standoff between Nikol Pashinyan and the Church has seen arrests and an alleged coup plot.
Homes burn in Greece as wildfire sweeps through coastal towns
The flames quickly spread into residential areas, as Greece experienced its first heatwave of the summer.
Indonesian police suspect three Australian nationals of murder of man on Bali
Zivan Radmanovic, a 32-year-old from Melbourne, was killed just after midnight on 13 June at a villa near Munggu Beach in Bali’s Badung district.
2025 Women's Euros: Who will taste success in Switzerland?
Sixteen teams will compete in the 2025 UEFA Women's Championships in Switzerland. Current European Champions England are looking to defend the title they won at Wembley four years ago.
MEPs seek Commission President von der Leyen's resignation with censure motion
Supporters of a motion of censure against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hope it will put enough political pressure on her leadership to force a resignation – mirroring the 1999 downfall of Commission President Jacques Santer.
International Space Station welcomes first astronauts from Poland, Hungary and India
NASA plans to abandon the International Space Station in 2030 after more than three decades of operation and is encouraging private ventures to replace it.
Bear disrupts flights at Yamagata Airport, forces runway closure
A bear sighting at Yamagata Airport disrupted over 10 flights on Thursday morning. Authorities believe the bear came from nearby woods and it hasn't been found yet.
Who is Lauren Sanchez? Journalist, pilot and Jeff Bezos' fiancee
The 55-year-old started her career as journalist and is also a pilot with a keen interest in aviation.
Kim Kardashian 'grandpa robber' dies month after trial
Didier Dubreucq, 69 years old, was diagnosed with lung cancer while in detention.
Latest news bulletin | June 26th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
How does Europe’s defence spending shape up as Trump pressures allies?
Europe's military capabilities remain heavily reliant on the US, while both Russia and China have substantially advanced their production capacities and technological capabilities.
Qatar reaffirms commitment to AIIB and will host 2026 edition of the annual meeting
Qatar will host the 11th edition of the annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in September 2026, ushering a new chapter of the Bank’s efforts to position itself as a global force for development and economic growth.
Europe leads global vaccine effort as US pulls back
While the EU and several European countries made significant contributions to GAVI, the global vaccine alliance, the United States was notably absent from the donor list.
FIFA faces quandary over US and Iran involvement at 2026 World Cup
Following the US bombing of Iran's nuclear facilities last week, questions have been asked about next year's tournament, which will feature Iran and will be co-hosted by the US.
How much more have billionaires amassed in the last 10 years?
Oxfam’s report showed an astronomical rise in the wealth of the richest top 1% over the last decade. Collected, it would be enough to end global poverty more than 20 times over, although the report found an alarming lack of funding for projects to tackle inequality.
Ay Caramba! Did The Simpsons really kill off Marge in the season 36 finale?
The long-running animated series made a bold move in the season 36 finale. But what actually happened? And is animated death really the end?
Ukrainian forces halt Russian advance in Sumy region, says army chief
Russia launched its offensive in the spring aiming to create a "buffer zone" inside Ukraine to protect its border regions.
Slovenia is launching a digital nomad visa. Here’s who is eligible and how to apply
The visa is expected to become available from the beginning of November this year.
New index reveals countries in the ‘red zone’ of climate vulnerability - including two in Europe
It provides a more realistic picture of risk, and could help direct support to countries “living one disaster away from crisis.”
US Army recruits tech execs. This is who will be joining as reserve members
We take a closer look at the first four tech executives joining the US military as reserve members.
Why building national army in Azerbaijan has been 'difficult and complex'
It is a well-known truth that a strong army and a strong state go hand in hand. The strength of an independent country is measured not only by its economy and politics but also by the power of its military. In Azerbaijan, building a national army has gone through many difficult
Why is the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank regionally significant?
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is holding its 10th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors from June 24 to 26 in Beijing.
India rejects Shanghai Cooperation Organisation statement over claims it favoured Pakistan
Tensions flared at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit as India refused to endorse a joint statement over claims it favoured Pakistan.
EU's 27 countries struggle to find a united voice on Gaza
EU foreign policy decisions have to be unanimous, so one objection can block the EU from taking action.
Matt Damon, Scarlett Johansson and Sheryl Crow sign letter opposing Trump's food and medical cuts
“This is unacceptable and wrong,” states the open letter, as the Trump administration's One Big Beautiful Bill Act is currently being proposed to senators.
Swipe right - but watch your data: Dating app hit with AI privacy complaint
AI tools have come under scrutiny in recent months from data protection authorities across Europe.
Mothers and doctors in Gaza say formula shortages risk babies’ lives, blaming Israel’s aid blockade
Rights groups say the war and the blockade have sparked a humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, though Israel says it is allowing in vital aid.
In bitter duel with Armenian church, PM Pashinyan offers to show he is not circumcised
Pashinyan responded to a challenge by the Armenian Apostolic Church leader's spokesperson, saying he was ready to prove he had not been circumcised.
Two dead in French storms that flood streets and cause parliament roof to leak
Violent storms battered France on Wednesday, leaving two dead and causing unexpected chaos inside the National Assembly.
Over 2,000 join mud ritual in Philippines to pray for global peace
In northern Luzon, Philippines, over 2,000 devotees dressed in mud and banana leaves walked to a church praying for world peace, honoring a WWII miracle.
Iran’s ayatollah claims ‘victory’ over Israel in first public appearance since ceasefire deal
Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran emerged victorious over Israel and criticised US intervention, highlighting the retaliatory missile attack on a US base in Qatar.
Napoleon and Wellington return to 'combat'
Battle-lines will be drawn at the weekend (28-9 June) when Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington again go head to head on the fields of Belgium. This time, though, no blood will be shed and the combatants are more likely to get together at the finale to give each other a pat on
Europe at crossroads: Unite or be left behind?
And there we have it – the much-anticipated NATO 2025 Summit has drawn to a close. After prolonged disagreements between EU leaders and the current US administration, a deal has finally been struck: NATO member states will commit 5% of their GDP to defence spending – with 3.5%
Thailand decriminalised cannabis 3 years ago. Now it’s banning sales without a prescription
The shift comes amid a rift between former coalition partners in the Thai government.
US halts funding to global group that provides vaccines to low-income countries
GAVI had aimed to raise €7.9 billion to fund its work over the next five years, but reportedly fell short after the US said it would not deliver on a previous pledge.
EU Parliament snubs Amazon from hearing over representative dispute
Amazon was not represented at a hearing of the European Parliament after a row with the employment committee over which personnel should appear before it.
Will the anti-greenwashing proposal survive the tug-of-war between European institutions?
The European Commission plans to remove a key proposal from the Green Deal, sparking controversy over greenwashing regulations and consumer protection.
Latest news bulletin | June 26th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Meta and Anthropic win key verdicts in US AI copyright cases
The two companies at the forefront of the artificial intelligence race won two key verdicts from US courts this week regarding whether they can train on copyrighted books.
Euro heads to 4-year highs: Could it reach 1.20 or higher?
The single currency has rallied 13% this year, buoyed by eurozone fiscal policy shifts, political uncertainty in the US, and changing market dynamics.
Sabrina Carpenter unveils alternate album cover ‘approved by God’ for controversial new album
Which 'Man's Best Friend' cover do you prefer? And why was the original artwork so controversial in the first place?
North Korea to open beach resort as Kim Jong-un eyes tourism
The Wonsan-Kalma coastal tourist zone can accommodate roughly 20,000 guests a year, according to state-run media.
Big Tech isn’t doing enough to fight disinformation, EU body says
Big Tech companies that signed on to a voluntary EU code of practice against disinformation aren’t doing enough to fight back, according to a new analysis.
Slovaks veto Russia sanctions at EU Council
Slovakia's Robert Fico announced his intention to maintain his veto on the new package of sanctions against Russia.