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Latest news bulletin | June 12th, 2026 – Midday

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British artist David Hockney, whose vibrant pool paintings defined an era, dies aged 88

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Bach in Brussels

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China claims 'spy sea turtles' are studying its coastline

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Ukrainian AI fintech startup chooses Doha as base after securing Qatari backing

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Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Mykolaiv as Ukraine reports major fires

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'One of the strongest since 1950': What is El Niño and why does it matter?

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Spain inflation stuck at 3.2% for third month, hit by war in Iran

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Inflation stuck at 3.2% for third month as war in Iran weighs on prices

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NATO to cut troop numbers in Kosovo amid 'improved security situation'

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Regulators investigate Ryanair over controversial family seating fees

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UK economy shrinks in April as the Iran war energy shock takes a toll

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Mexico's 'missing persons' crisis takes centre stage at the World Cup

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‘Human dignity’ and ‘international law’ sit at the core of the EU's migration overhaul, Brunner says

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Belgium: Jordan Bardella strengthens ties with Vlaams Belang in Brussels visit

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Watch fan reactions as Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the World Cup opener

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El Niño is here and scientists fear it'll be big, bad and costly with heat, floods, droughts, fires

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Did Shakira use a body double at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?

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Mexico: Tight security and protests surround 2026 World Cup opener

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Newsletter: EU’s historic migration overhaul enters into force

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Sardinian beach bans umbrellas for 10 to 65-year-olds

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President approves Digital Qazaqstan national strategy

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Albania: thousands rally on 12th day of protests against Trump-linked resort

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Israeli air campaign intensifies across southern Lebanon

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Mid-summer heat returns to Spain this weekend with July-like temperatures

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Working from home in Europe: Why your chances vary so much depending on where you live

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Dzeko's last dance could be Bosnia's new beginning

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Rare coastal floods now 12 times more likely – human-driven climate change is a major contributor

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Journalist gunned down in Mexico as World Cup kicks off

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Which countries have the most strikes in the EU?

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Who will win the 2026 World Cup? Data points to Spain

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Guess who's become the youngest woman to be inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame?

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Princess Bajrakitiyabha the 'pride of Thailand' dies aged 47 after three-year battle with infection

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Renew Europe adopts Cork Declaration: A road map for prosperity, security and reform

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Al Bayader international invests AED 180 million in food packaging hub at National Industries Park

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Europe Today: World Cup fever, new EU migration era and the Pope's message to Spain

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OpenAI opens Madrid office as it deepens ties with Spanish companies

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Mayor of Istanbul Ekrem İmamoğlu and Oulu and Stockholm win Eurocities Awards 2026

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Inside DATALAND: The world’s first AI art museum will let visitors see, hear and smell art

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SpaceX's stock market debut: Five risks investors need to know

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People to drink less booze, but only for the next five years

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Hungary’s third-largest lake is disappearing. Can experts save it before it’s too late?

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Anthropic's Fable 5 worth the price? OpenAI may soon become cheaper

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The city of international solidarity… and kitsch: 48 hours in Skopje, North Macedonia

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Belgium Military Wives Choir: A 'lifeline' for women

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Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over South Africa

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Fortaleza and Recife: Brazil looks to Europe

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Mexico beats South Africa and Czechia loses to South Korea in World Cup opening matches

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The Factual and Legal Basis of the One-China Principle is Unquestionable and Indisputable

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Mexico's President Sheinbaum joins fans as World Cup gets underway

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