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Three men killed following fire in west London
The men were rescued from a pavilion in White City but died shortly after, authorities said.
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Australia news live: arrival of H5N1 bird flu a ‘genuine wildlife emergency’, experts say; fuel excise rebate extended at reduced rate
Fastest World Cup to 100 goals in 68 years - are balls and breaks behind it?
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TCN sensitises Ebonyi communities on protection of power installations
Three men killed following fire in west London
Doku criticised over plan to return home for birth
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'I feel like a second-class citizen' - Shop staff facing abuse
A new sentencing bill introduced to the Stormont assembly in Marcg will make it a specific offence to assault a public facing worker.
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Five injured in suspected anti-Muslim attacks after armed man roamed Edinburgh streets
Two people were injured close to a mosque and a man was later seen battering the door of a pizzeria as members of the public run away.
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I've had two heart transplants - now my son may need one and I'm terrified
Doctors predicted that Rhys would only live months - but he has lived a full and active life.
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Meet Osito, the rescue dog winning hearts at the World Cup
A rescue dog named Osito has become an unlikely World Cup star in Mexico City, attracting crowds, selfies and social media attention wherever he goes.
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World Cup: Netherlands bounces back to lead Group F with 5-1 win against Sweden
Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each to power Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden to bounce back after a disappointing draw in its opener and move atop the Group F standings.
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Teenager dies after accident at Donegal Rally
A teenage spectator has died in an accident at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday and the remainder of the event has been cancelled.
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Extreme heat warning expanded as 37C heatwave approaches UK
After a slightly cooler Saturday, temperatures will rise again, possibly touching 36C by Tuesday with a Met Office amber extreme heat warning set to come into force.
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Holly Ramsay and Adam Peaty announce they are expecting first child
The news comes six months after Gordon Ramsay's daughter and the Olympic champion married in a star-studded ceremony at Bath Abbey.
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Terror police probe suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh
Counterterrorism police have taken charge after a series of violent attacks in the Scottish capital that left five men injured.
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Are Ukraine drones really exposing gaps in Russia's defense?
Once seen as almost impenetrable, Russian air defenses are now under growing strain from Ukrainian drones. A recent attack on Moscow has reignited debate over Russian vulnerabilities.
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Nothing succeeds like excess at Dolce & Gabbana’s Milan menswear show
Italian house’s catwalk emphasised the brand’s ‘molto sexy’ look with flamboyant, sometimes revealing outfits Dolce & Gabbana leaned heavily into the art of theatrical misdirection on the second day of Milan fashion week as it aimed to draw attention away from its debt…
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'People flew from their seats': Passengers describe how Bedford train crash unfolded
The East of England Ambulance Service says nearly 90 people were injured, over 30 of them seriously.
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Fuel crisis and war costs: Bank of Russia flags risks of faster inflation
Analysts and businesses had expected a sharper key rate cut, but inflationary risks are holding back monetary easing, which the Russian regulator gingerly links to the war.
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Spain: PM's wife must face corruption trial, judge rules
A court in Madrid ruled that there is sufficient evidence against Begona Gomez, the wife of Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez. The 55-year-old university director is banned from leaving the country.
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From Évian to Brussels: Inside a whirlwind week of high-stakes diplomacy
In her weekly newsletter, Euronews' Chief Europe Editor, Maria Tadeo, takes readers behind the scenes of a whirlwind week, from Macron's "perfect" G7 in Évian to Costa's call with Russia, which she argues comes with the job.
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What we know about deadly Bedford train crash and emergency response
Nine people are in a critical condition out of a total of 28 still in hospital on Saturday, emergency services say.
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Latest news bulletin | June 20th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Revealed: Brexit voting areas have seen faster growth in foreign workers since EU referendum
Guardian investigation also finds same areas experienced relative decline over same period Leave-voting areas have seen faster relative growth in foreign workers since the Brexit referendum, a Guardian investigation has found. Data analysis suggests that the decade since the…
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Watch: What we know about the Bedford train crash
A train driver dies and 100 people are injured in the crash on Friday.
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Nine people in critical condition among 100 injured in fatal Bedford train crash
British Transport Police says the collision, which killed a train driver, is being investigated.
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Zelensky returns Polish award as WWII row strains alliance
Ukraine and Poland's close wartime partnership has been shaken by a growing dispute over World War II history, with President Volodymyr Zelensky and senior Ukrainian officials returning Polish state honours after Warsaw stripped him of its highest award.
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Wife of Spanish PM Pedro Pedro Sánchez has passport revoked as court orders corruption trial
The case is one of several corruption affairs that have embroiled the Socialist leader’s family and former allies, threatening to topple his minority coalition government.
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Judo: Home nation strikes gold in Ulaanbaatar
The hosts celebrated gold on day two as Ankhzaya Lavjargal thrilled the Mongolian crowd with victory in the -73kg category. World champions Haruka Kaju and Shiho Tanaka added more gold for Japan, while Korea’s Lee Joonhwan impressed with a spectacular ippon to claim the -81kg…
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz is closed again but traffic continues, according to monitoring
Iran's IRGC said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon, but CENTCOM said 55 ships carrying 17 million barrels of oil transited unhindered. Trump meanwhile warned of US tolls if a final deal was not reached within 60 days.
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Trump and Meloni continue to trade jabs after G7 meeting
Writing on Truth Social, Trump said: "She is doing poorly in Italy with her level of popularity".
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Ukraine officials return Polish honors after Zelenskyy stripped of award
A decision to strip Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honor benefited Moscow, Ukrainian officials said. Warsaw has been one of Kyiv's key allies since Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Zelenskyy returns Poland's highest honor as row deepens
Ukraine's president has returned a medal to Poland after a decision to strip him of the honor. Warsaw has been one of Kyiv's key allies since Russia's war in Ukraine.
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Manslaughter charge after pub assault death
Carl Holland, 30, died in hospital on Thursday, where he had been in a critical condition due to a serious head injury.
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US treasury chief urged Trump not to host ‘Mr Bean on crack’ Zelenskyy, book says
Suggestion that Scott Bessent so described a world leader included in Regime Change, by New York Times reporters Scott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, advised Donald Trump not to host Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office, having called the Ukrainian president a “little…
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PM under pressure from Labour MPs and ministers to set timetable for exit
The BBC has been told that the transport secretary is among those advising Starmer to set out a timetable.
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Lightning strikes injure 10 in southern Germany
Lightning struck a camp in Baden-Württemberg as temperatures soared around the country. Several people were injured.
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Europe swelters in gruelling heatwave, authorities ramp up warnings
A severe heatwave is sweeping across much of Europe, prompting emergency meetings in France, nationwide warnings in Germany and strains on tourists and residents in Italy. Temperatures climbed to record levels, and are set to hit 40°C (105.0 °F). Details by Shirli Sitbon.
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Poland strips Zelensky of top state honour over WWII dispute
Poland has withdrawn its highest state honour from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after Kyiv named an army unit after a nationalist group that massacred Polish civilians during World War II. The decision by President Karol Nawrocki threatens to unleash a serious…
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Zelenskyy issues one-week ultimatum to Lukashenka over drone-guidance equipment
During a media briefing in Kyiv on Friday, Zelenskyy threatened Ukraine will take down the drone relay equipment on the border if the Belarusian leader, Aliaksandr Lukashenka, doesn't do anything to address it.
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Polish president strips Zelenskyy of Poland's highest state honour
Polish President Karol Nawrocki’s decision to strip Volodymyr Zelenskyy of the Order of the White Eagle has sparked controversy in Ukraine.
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Forget 'Do Not Touch': Choreographer William Forsythe invites you to dance with the exhibits
The groundbreaking choreographer William Forsythe invites the public to visit his new exhibition, taking place in the Netherlands. There's a twist, as traditional museum rules don't apply.
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Ralph Lauren bridges generations with menswear tie-up in Milan
Designer turns to the accessory that launched his empire as he invokes the golden age of Italian sport For his second standalone menswear show in Milan, Ralph Lauren reverted to the accessory that launched his empire in 1967 – ties. Skinny silk ties featuring subtle swirly…
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Long queues at Edinburgh Airport after suspicious items evacuation
The airport says it is working to resume services after the incident on Friday night, but there would be "knock-on impacts".
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Ten years on, has the Brexit vote helped or hindered the EU?
Some said Britain’s departure would bring down the union, but countries are still queueing to join On the night of 23 June 2016, a storm broke out over Brussels. Rain poured and lightning flashed over the European Union headquarters. The next day dawned grey and calm, but the…
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A viral doomsday scenario aims to shake Europe out of its AI complacency
Does a thought-experiment about US ascendancy in the technology say as much about AI jitters as it does about the reality? It’s 2031 and the US and China are about to tear Europe into pieces. The US ploughed vast sums into datacentres and the EU did not. China built robots and…
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This small kamikaze helicopter defends Ukraine from Shahed drones
Russia’s long-range attacks on Ukraine usually involve a combination of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles. The drones, mostly based on the Iranian ‘Shahed’ design, are getting faster, more sophisticated, and more numerous – but since last summer Ukraine has been…
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UK: Labour leadership battle? Ministers reportedly urge Keir Starmer to step down
Reports from British media say that Ministers from inside Keir Starmer's government are privately asking the PM to step down. One of the least popular Prime Ministers in British history, his Labour Party lost nearly 1500 seats in local elections last month. Meanwhile, Andy…
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Italian tourist dies in Dominican Republic resort blaze
Around 1,690 tourists were evacuated from a luxury resort in the village of Bayahibe after a fire broke out.
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'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Meloni hits back at Trump claim that she begged for a photo
Italy and the United States have plunged into a diplomatic spat on Friday, after Donald Trump told Italian media that its prime minister had "begged him for a photo" at the recent G7 summit. It immediately sparked outrage in Italian political circles and beyond, drawing a…
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France swelters in heatwave as temperatures look set to hit 40C
Nearly two-thirds of France is now under an orange heatwave alert as people battle extreme temperatures across the country.
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Andros AI, heritage and tourism: the technology transforming the visitor experience in Greece
Andros AI is the first AI tour guide created for a Greek destination. It is essentially a chat service where visitors can ask anything about the island.
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French presidential frontrunner Jordan Bardella vows to win 2027 polls and shift course in the EU
Jordan Bardella, leader of France's far-right National Rally, said he would like to "put the Commission and the EU back at the service of the nations and no longer the other way around".
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USA sail through to World Cup knockout stages as Scotland falter against Morocco
Mauricio Pochettino's side are now guaranteed to finish top of Group D. They beat Paraguay 4-1 in their opening fixture.
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Beyond the beach: Spain pushes offbeat regions as tourist numbers nudge 100m
Exclusive: Tourism minister says another likely record year of visitor growth is not a worry amid move to welcome tourists out of season and market less frequented areas Spain is redoubling its efforts to push its tourist appeal beyond the familiar “sun and sand and coast” model…
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‘A kind of massive rave’: Paris braces for 2m revellers as Fête de la Musique returns amid heatwave warnings
Officials expand safety measures as French capital prepares for huge annual street celebration Paris is preparing for a street party of unprecedented scale on Sunday, as more than 2 million people are expected to gather for the Fête de la Musique amid a huge influx of music fans…
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'It's a lifestyle!': Museum of Youth Culture pays tribute to the bold beauty of British subcultures
A celebration of the magic and messiness of misspent youth, this museum is for every teenager that once scrawled RAWR on their wrist, wore their eyeliner too thick, and refused to accept the world as it was.
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Bridge linking Wales and England partly reopens - but will shut again if it gets too hot
The bridge is an important link between communities on the Welsh and English sides of the border.
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Man mistakenly prescribed morphine died two days later from overdose
The man's widow said the incorrect prescription was like "a loaded gun".
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France issues 'red' heatwave alert as temperatures climb across Western Europe
Western Europe is sweltering under a punishing heatwave with France issuing a red heatwave alert across more than a third of the country for Sunday and the government banning the consumption of alcohol during the popular annual Fete de la Musique festivities. Across France,…
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16 dead and 12 injured following Israeli strikes, Lebanon's civil defence agency says
It comes less than a day after US officials said Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah had agreed to a renewed ceasefire.
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‘It’s Russian roulette’: alarm as Europe backs critical minerals mines in water-stressed regions
Exclusive: European Commission planning to rewrite key law to allow water-intensive mines in regions suffering from drought The European Commission plans to rewrite the EU’s flagship water protection law to speed up the development of critical minerals mines, despite many being…
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Driver dies and nine people are in critical condition after two trains collide in the UK
More than 20 ambulances, six air ambulances and specialist hazardous area response teams attended the scene in southeast England.
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'It belongs to all of us': How the High Seas Treaty is shaping global waters
The High Seas Treaty entered into force in January 2026. Euronews Earth spoke to the High Seas Alliance's Nathalie Rey about what it means.
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Elon Musk's business empire: The companies behind the world's richest man
From a video game sold for $500 (€430) as a teenager to a business empire spanning rockets, electric vehicles, AI and brain implants, Elon Musk has spent decades building companies that have reshaped multiple industries. Here's a look at the businesses behind the world's richest…
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Tired of jet lag? Experts share their top tips for travel recovery
Jet lag can derail any trip, but experts say careful planning before, during and after a flight can help travellers adjust more quickly.
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One dead and dozens injured in train collision north of London
One person was killed and dozens of others were injured after two passenger trains travelling towards London collided near Bedford on Friday evening, triggering an emergency response and suspending rail services to and from St Pancras station.
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Child attacked by crocodile critical two days on: Here's what we know so far
A 30-year-old man is bailed after a child ended up in a crocodile enclosure at a farm zoo.
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The Papers: 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'Meg's in' for palace stay
The fight for the top job as UK prime minister is the main focus of Saturday's papers.
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Even in this age of what Mark Carney calls global rupture, do not despair: there is still hope for international law | Nathalie Tocci
Developments in Ukraine and Iran show that the military superpowers are not getting it all their own way Our age of what Mark Carney called global rupture is also often described as following the “law of the jungle”, in which the strong do what they can and the weak suffer what…
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Boats, bankers and borders: five symbols that sum up Brexit a decade on
What do the touchstones of the referendum debate tell us about the complex legacy of Britain leaving the EU? Ten years ago the UK voted 52% to 48% to leave the European Union, triggering a long and tortuous political process. It took until 1 January 2021 for the country to sever…
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New video game console aims to get kids moving
The Nex Playground will cost £269 (€319) when it is released on 22 June in the UK and Ireland.
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Love Pride but hate big parades? These places are doing it differently
From Glasgow to Salford, smaller, unique events are celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.
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Popping a cocktail of supplements every day might be doing you more harm than good
While many of us take supplements regularly, there are some risks people may not be aware of.
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How to stay safe swimming outdoors - and still have fun
Pick designated swimming spots, learn about riptides and don't use inflatables at the beach, experts say.
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A fox, a gannet and an intergalactic space warrior - why UK election candidates dress up
Candidates like Count Binface are motivated to run for different reasons, but their role in politics is a longstanding tradition.
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One dead and dozens injured after passenger trains collide north of London
One person was killed and dozens were injured, including 11 seriously, after two London-bound passenger trains collided near Bedford on Friday. Emergency services mounted a major response, deploying air ambulances as investigators began examining the cause of one of Britain's…
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Jordan Bardella meets Karol Nawrocki in Warsaw
French far‑right leader Jordan Bardella on Thursday began a two‑day visit to Poland, seeking meetings with right‑wing and nationalist figures ahead of next year’s French presidential election, after similar trips to Portugal, Italy and Belgium.
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G7 & Co: Who rules the new world ?
In a week that an interim peace agreement WAS signed between the US and Iran bringing a temporary end to the conflict and the beginning of a sixty day window to negotiate the many unresolved issues.
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Sánchez backs international dialogue against other leaders: 'A Europe open to the world'
Spain’s prime minister used the European Council summit to urge a more ambitious multiannual budget, and voiced solidarity with Meloni after Trump said she begged him for a photo.
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'Not our Europe': Macron and Sánchez slam 'ineffective' return hubs for migrants
"I don't know if these are the fundamental principles on which our Europe was built," Emmanuel Macron said as he strongly criticized the increasingly popular project to build return hubs for rejected asylum seekers.
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'Prioritise love': Kate writes essay reflecting on Italy tour as new pictures released
The Princess of Wales reflects on an "increasingly digitalised world" in a new essay, written after her return to overseas visits following her treatment for cancer.
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Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines
France is enduring a widespread heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C in parts of the country and forcing tourists and residents to change their routines.
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'Neither I nor Italy ever beg': Giorgia Meloni rejects Trump's claim she begged for a photo – video
The Italian prime minister posted a video on X saying that Donald Trump's claim she begged him for a photo was 'completely made up'. The US president made the comment to Italy’s La7 TV channel after the G7 summit in France, saying: 'She wanted a picture with me so badly. I…
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Judo: Japan dominates Day one in Ulaanbaatar
Japan claimed four gold medals on the opening day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2026. ABE Uta made history with a record-breaking 12th Grand Slam title, while KOGA Wakana, TAKEOKA Takeshi and OMORI Akari also struck gold. AGHAYEV Balabay defeated world champion NAGAYAMA Ryuju…
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As Europe bakes, Berlin Zoo’s elephants and bears cool off
Berlin Zoo uses “ice bombs” and water showers to help bears and elephants cool down as Europe faces an intense heatwave this weekend.
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EU Commission to develop diversification instrument, von der Leyen says
The Commission is set to develop new trade defence tools, including a diversification instrument, to tackle the EU's "unsustainable" trade deficit with China, with the political backing of EU leaders.
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At the Web3 Summit, a growing movement wants to reclaim the internet for the people
At the Web3 Summit in Berlin, developers, economists and activists debate whether decentralised technology can deliver on its promise to put control of the internet back into the hands of users.
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Airbus at Vivatech: How quantum sensing and AI can transform flying
Airbus is testing radar, lidar, cameras and AI to help aircraft detect obstacles and give pilots better situational awareness. Euronews Next spoke to the head of their Optimate demonstrator project.
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Latest news bulletin | June 19th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Italy: Meloni says Trump 'made up' story that she 'begged' him for photo
Donald Trump claimed that Giorgia Meloni had 'begged' for a photo with him during the recent G7 summit. He added that he wasn’t obliged to do it but that he felt sorry for her and agreed.
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Thousands of HGV drivers given bogus medical tests in the back of vans
Trading Standards said Doctors on Wheels promised tests for "just under £60", undercutting competitors.
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Norwegian parliament performs viral Viking row to back World Cup team
Norway’s parliamentarians performed the viral "Viking row" inside the chamber on Thursday to back their national football team at the 2026 World Cup.
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EU leaders eye coordinated response to growing drug trade
European leaders on Friday urged the European Commission, EU countries and relevant agencies to strengthen coordination in a fight against a €31 billion-worth illicit drugs market.
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Thirty rioters sentenced for disorder which saw police officer set on fire
The deaths of teenagers Kyrees Sullivan and Harvey Evans sparked a night of violence in Cardiff in 2023.
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Israel and Hezbollah agreed to renew ceasefire, officials say
Lebanese media reported an Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon on Friday, after a US official said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed on a ceasefire.
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Europe: How energy crises are accelerating the shift to renewables
🚛💨 In Belgium, lorries are now being charged using wind energy stored in batteries. As energy crises and geopolitical tensions continue to grow, renewables are no longer just about tackling climate change - they're also becoming a matter of energy security.
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Rapist who 'catfished' Muslim men on Snapchat and Grindr jailed
Police now believe Waleed Saeed had dozens more victims, who they are now appealing to come forward.
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EU Commission approves Hungary's revised €10bn recovery plan at Magyar's first EU summit
The Commission has given rapid approval to the document submitted by the new government, which could be the key to unlocking €10 billion in recovery funds.
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Scottish guidance on trans prisoners ruled unlawful
Judge Lady Ross said sex segregation in prisons must be based on biological sex, based on a Supreme Court ruling last year.
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Treating energy crisis with fossil fuels is like giving a diabetic sugar: EU Commissioner Jorgensen
EU leaders have cautiously welcomed Donald Trump's signing of an interim agreement with Iran, after nearly four months of war in the Middle East. But it is only a Memorandum of Understanding, and Europeans know the US president too well to celebrate prematurely. The conflict has…
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EU leaders aim for October draft deal on €2 trillion budget
Battle lines are being drawn between member states on EU spending, with southern and eastern states seeking more for agriculture and regional funding while hawkish governments push back.
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Who is Andy Burnham? The returning MP set to challenge Keir Starmer
Burnham has said he was first inspired to enter politics after watching "Boys From The Blackstuff," an acclaimed 1982 TV show about five unemployed men navigating Margaret Thatcher's Britain.
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With EU budget battle underway, Commission proposes to increase own resources
EU leaders are meeting in Brussels to talk about the bloc's next seven-year budget, set to go on for the next six months. The European Commission proposed last July a two-trillion-euro seven-year spending plan for the 27-country bloc -- which so-called frugal countries…
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Brexit: What has changed for the British, 10 years later?
Ten years after the #Brexit vote, FRANCE 24's Revisited examines the impact of this historic decision. How has Brexit changed the country? Has the standard of living for Britons improved since then? What have been the consequences for the economy and key sectors such as…
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Henry Zeffman: What does Keir Starmer do next after Andy Burnham's Makerfield win?
Discussion about the prime minister's future ramps up after Makerfield by-election.
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‘We need to talk about this,’ Kallas-Israel spat draws mixed reactions from EU leaders
EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas faced a mixed reaction at the Brussels summit over alleged remarks comparing Israel to apartheid South Africa, after Israel cut contact with her.
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Jury in Sir Jeffrey Donaldson sex abuse trial sent home for weekend
Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former Democratic Unionist Party leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.
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Would you pay €50 to visit Venice? New mayor is pushing for entry fee hike
The council is also evaluating whether to extend the fee to the entire year, or perhaps include more dates.
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Time to bring back shame? Olivia Rodrigo reveals she has smelled diaper-wearing fans at live shows
At a time when concert etiquette feels like it couldn't get much worse, the 23-year-old singer may have uncovered an entirely new frontier of diabolically shameful fan behaviour.
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Woman injured after telegraph pole falls on her
She was taken to the University Hospital of Wales to be treated for her injuries.
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Is it now safe to travel to the Middle East? What to know as UK downgrades advisories
The new advice makes it easier for British holidaymakers to travel to destinations like Dubai and Doha.
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Delayed US-Iran talks casts shadow over EU summit
The news that the talks between US and Iran are postponed has cast a shadow over the EU summit, as EU leaders hoped that the memorandum of agreement would bring attention back to the conflict in Ukraine. But the Middle East is not totally set aside, with EU leaders set to…
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Woman caught on CCTV kicking £75k McLaren supercar on owner's driveway
Police are investigating the incident which has left the supercar with scratches on its bonnet.
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Extreme heat in Europe: Which countries face the biggest costs?
France, Spain and Italy are among the European economies most exposed to the growing economic costs of extreme heat, which could reduce output by as much as 7% in some countries by 2030, Allianz Trade estimates.
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Historic by-election win sends message to Labour and SNP - Badenoch
Kemi Badenoch hailed the Scottish Conservatives' first by-election win since 1973, after the party took Aberdeen South from the SNP.
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VivaTech 2026: Why learn German when AI can talk for you, asks DeepL CEO
DeepL's CEO believes AI can erase the language barrier in business interactions entirely — but says learning a language is still worth it, because behind every language is a culture AI cannot translate.
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EU-UK relations, 10 years after the referendum: Brexit or Regrexit?
It has been a decade since British voters made the momentous decision to leave the European Union. The EU referendum result on June 24, 2016 led to a profound transformation of British politics, and to Brexit-related infighting that refuses to go away. But if the UK has not…
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'Political drama beckons' in the UK as Starmer vows to run in any leadership contest
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged Labour members to unite after the Makerfield by-election victory that returned rival Andy Burnham to parliament, warning against infighting as pressure grows over the party leadership. Burnham's election clears the way for his…
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Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent come together in "Beauty, Fashion and Happiness" exhibition
The exhibition held at the Musée Matisse Nice in France showcases 160 works by famous painter Henri Matisse and fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. The exhibition runs until 28 September 2026.
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Game changer sweets: the Bavarian start-up making sustainable ‘chocolate’ from sunflowers
Do you have a sweet tooth? Let’s dig into the world’s first cocoa-free chocolate alternative made from sunflower seeds. ‘Made in Europe’ learns the secret behind ChoViva, a Bavarian newcomer in the food industry.
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Malaysia’s 3rd International Summit of Religious Leaders explores how faith can empower the youth
Religious leaders, scholars and students gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the Third International Summit of Religious Leaders, focusing on empowering youth in an era of rapid technological and social change.
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Von der Leyen told EU leaders it's right time to consider a mandate for talks with Russia
European Commission President von der Leyen told EU leaders it is time to be prepared and consider an EU mandate to negotiate with Russia on Ukraine, as Costa's controversial Kremlin outreach draws pushback.
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Farage blames Makerfield defeat on anti-Starmer votes
The Reform UK leader says he is "disappointed" with his party's performance in the key by-election.
Via DW Europe
Czech government causes alarm with plan to scrap license fee
The Czech government has approved a bill to put the funding of public service media under direct political control. Critics warn that if passed, the bill would put a pillar of Czech democracy at risk.
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Plans to end gazumping with binding agreements in house sales shake-up
Sales agreements will be legally binding sooner and making sellers provide more home information up front are part of the planned changes.
Via France 24 Europe
'Stunned': Italy cancels planned US visit after Trump says Meloni 'begged' for photo
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said in a video posted on X Friday that she was "frankly stunned" by US President Donald Trump's mocking claim that she "begged" him for a photo during the G7 summit in France this week. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said he was…
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EU leaders discuss Ukraine membership and next multi-billion euro budget
It is day two of the EU leaders' summit, where the bloc's next seven-year budget is being discussed. According to the European Commission's proposal, the 2028-2034 budget should be €2 trillion. But leaders are set to clash after both net contributors and beneficiaries…
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What to know about Keir Starmer's successful rival, newly-elected Andy Burnham
Lawmaker Andy Burnham said Britain needed fundamental change, from its economy to its immigration system, to education and industry, after he won a parliamentary seat in the Makerfield by-election. The election was under intense scrutiny as it was triggered to give Burnham the…
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Labour hopes for 'smooth transition' as Starmer rival wins critical election
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has congratulated Labour's Andi Burnham's win in the by-election that took place in the constituency of Makerfield on June 17, while saying he would fight any leadership challenge he is presented with. Burnham is Starmer's main rival, with many in…
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Starmer's main rival wins key Makerfield election, looks to premiership
Labour's Andy Burnham has won a by-election in northern England, fuelling speculation that he could mount a challenge to Prime Minister Keir Starmer. Starmer’s popularity has cratered since he led the center-left Labour Party to a landslide election victory in July 2024. Labour…
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What is Burnham's path to becoming Labour leader and PM?
How could MPs who want Sir Keir Starmer to be replaced force a leadership contest and who could stand?
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Weather tracker: Severe thunderstorms sweep Europe and east Asia
Strong winds and heavy rain batter Slovenia, while France experiences atypical heatwave Severe thunderstorms swept across the Balkans last week, bringing widespread destruction to parts of the region. The storms developed as unstable hot air lingered over the Adriatic Sea while…
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Scotland fans fly 22 hours in tiny plane to World Cup
David Smith and Fraser MacIntyre flew across the Atlantic, with stops in Iceland, Greenland and northern Canada.
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We only found out we had the same sperm donor dad when we were in our 20s
Natasha, Gemma and Helen say finding each other has been a "fairy tale".
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London Marathon to be two-day event in 2027
The London Marathon will be held across two days in a special one-off edition of the event in 2027, organisers have confirmed.
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Sir John Curtice: Burnham's win against Reform represents remarkable personal success
Andy Burnham not only retained the share of the vote Labour won in the seat in 2024 but increased it.
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Starmer rival Burnham wins Makerfield as Labour leadership speculation grows
Labour's Andy Burnham won the Makerfield parliamentary by-election on Friday, defeating Reform UK candidate Rob Kenyon and returning to Westminster after years as Manchester mayor. The victory strengthens Burnham's position as a potential successor to Prime Minister Keir…
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EU leaders back stronger trade defences amid Chinese export surge
EU leaders agreed on Thursday to strengthen trade defences against a Chinese exports surge that Brussels views as a threat to European industry, while maintaining “constructive dialogue” with Beijing. The move reflects growing concern over the EU’s dependence on China, as the…
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Five tips to keep your kids cool this weekend
Temperatures are set to rise over the next few days, and children can be especially vulnerable - so read on for tips to protect them.
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The pressure on the Church of England to ditch its slavery reparations plan
Will the Church's commitments still be delivered, or do shifting political winds mean there is no longer the will to do so?
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Mighty is the paintbrush: Semyon Skrepetsky, the Russian dissident artist shot and killed in Poland
Russian artist and dissident Semyon Skrepetsky was famous for his audacious, even malicious, caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov. Skrepetsky was shot and killed on Monday in the eastern Polish town of Biała Podlaska at the age of 44.
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‘Cynical to get power’: Michel Barnier on Boris Johnson, Brexit and the EU’s future
Former negotiator believes in an unstable world, it is ‘perfectly possible’ the UK can rejoin the EU with old opt-outs UK could keep special pre-Brexit terms if it rejoined EU, Michel Barnier says A couple of years ago, Michel Barnier spent a weekend with Boris Johnson’s father,…
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UK could keep special pre-Brexit terms if it rejoined EU, Michel Barnier says
Exclusive: Former chief Brexit negotiator says staying out of euro and Schengen area would be ‘perfectly possible’ ‘Cynical to get power’: Michel Barnier on Boris Johnson, Brexit and the EU’s future Michel Barnier has said Britain could regain its special terms if it rejoined…
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Weekly quiz: Where will Prince George be going to school?
How much attention did you pay to what happened in the world over the past seven days?
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Russian dissident artist Semyon Skrepezki murdered in Poland
Skrepezki was known for his scathing caricatures of Russian President Vladimir Putin. His suspected killer has been apprehended.
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Israel says it's cutting ties to EU's Kaja Kallas
Israel's foreign minister says he is severing contact with the EU's foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas. Gideon Saar attributed the move to a media report alleging that Kallas compared Israel to apartheid-era South Africa.
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Rightwing MEPs chant 'send them back' after controversial deportation plans are passed – video
Several lawmakers celebrated a vote in the European parliament approving plans to increase deportations of undocumented people. Chants of 'send them back' spurred other MEPs to chant back 'shame on you'. The plans could lead to ICE-style immigration measures being implemented in…
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Ukraine hits Moscow with ‘large-scale’ attack
🔴 🇺🇦 🇷🇺 #Ukraine targeted #Moscow's oil refinery in a wave of drone strikes early on Thursday, with the attack wounding at least 17 people. In a post on X, Ukrainian President Volodymyr #Zelensky said #Kyiv also struck targets in #Russia's Rostov region and in the occupied…
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Ukraine launches large drone attack on Moscow ahead of NATO meeting
Explosions were seen across Moscow on June 18 as Ukraine targeted the capital with a large-scale drone attack. Nearly 200 drones were fired at the city forcing the airport to halt flights and evacuate passengers. It's part of Kyiv's plan to choke Russia's war machine by hitting…
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Moment fuel storage lid flies off Moscow refinery during drone attack – video
Footage shows the moment an explosion at an oil refinery in Moscow caused a fuel storage lid to fly off. The explosion was caused by a Ukrainian drone attack where one of Moscow’s most important energy facilities was damaged for the second time this week Moscow oil refinery…
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Poland detains suspect in fatal shooting of Russian artist critical of Putin, Tusk says
Polish police on Thursday detained a suspect in the daylight killing of a Russian artist known as Semyon Skrepetsky, who was known for his unsparing caricatures of prominent political figures in the Kremlin. Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the man was using a Georgian passport.
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Ukrainian drones hit oil refinery and residential building in Moscow – video
Flames and plumes of smoke filled the sky after a Moscow oil refinery was stuck in a Ukrainian drone attack. Up to 180 drones that were purportedly headed towards the Russian capital were shot down by air defence forces, according to Moscow's mayor. A high-rise residential…
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How a Belarusian exile vanished in waters held by Russia
Former sports official Anatol Kotau was last seen boarding a private yacht in Turkey in 2025. DW and its partners investigated his journey to and disappearance in Russia-controlled "gray zone" waters in the Black Sea.
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Ten years on, we’re living with the ghosts of Brexit. Reform and Restore know that – the rest are playing catch-up | Aditya Chakrabortty
Starmer’s EU reset is aimed at the conference room. Meanwhile Farage and the hard right mine ethnic resentment on the streets What story does Britain tell itself about Brexit, 10 years after the vote that transformed the country? Watch TV or read the papers and you find one of…
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Norway’s monarchy once seemed like a fairytale – recent crises have exposed its dark underbelly | Magnus Nome
The royals were always popular, but Crown Princess Mette-Marit’s Epstein connections and her son’s rape convictions have profoundly shaken public trust The Norwegian monarchy is in crisis. Not because its future queen is gravely ill, nor even because her son has this week been…
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Rejoining customs union would not fix damage caused by Brexit, research finds
Exclusive: Economists find Brexit caused 12% depression in UK exports, most of which is due to leaving single market Brexit has depressed UK exports to the EU by 12%, and rejoining the customs union would undo only a fraction of the damage, research shared with the Guardian…
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Burnham says he wants to ensure Makerfield byelection ‘changes British politics’, in eve-of-poll speech – as it happened
This blog has now closed. See all our UK politics coverage here Andy Burnham may have trouble getting through to Keir Starmer if he tries ringing him after the Makerfield byelection to urge him to set a timetable for his departure. Burnham reportedly wants to call Starmer this…
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Is Russia heading for a fuel crisis?
Russia's fuel output is falling after Ukrainian drone strikes on refineries. Seasonal spikes in gasoline and diesel demand could push the system into a deeper crisis, experts say.
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'Warning fire went up': Couple on board yacht describe encounter with Russian warship
The Russian frigate fired warning shots near a British retired couple on a yacht in the English Channel.
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How Prince George will follow in his father's footsteps at Eton College
The prince is set to attend the elite boarding school from September, Kensington Palace has announced.
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Failed joint jet project highlights Europe's defense dilemma
The collapse of a Franco-German fighter jet project and a faltering joint battle tank program show how national industrial interests can outweigh common defense objectives.
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How Germany and Poland rebooted relations 35 years ago
When Germany and Poland signed the Treaty on Good Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation in June 1991, they chose partnership over enmity and became close NATO and EU allies. But it hasn't all been plain sailing.
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European Parliament approves US trade deal to lower tariffs
The European Parliament has approved cutting tariffs on many US imports to comply with a deal signed last year. US President Trump had given the bloc a July 4 deadline to meet its side of the deal.
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Musk to sue German broadcaster ZDF over 'hunt for migrants'
Elon Musk said he was taking legal action against one of Germany's public broadcasters after it reported that he had called for "a hunt for migrants" in Belfast.
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EU, Ukraine start formal accession talks after Orban delay
The EU has formally opened the first stage of accession negotiations with Ukraine. This comes two years later than planned, as former Hungarian PM Viktor Orban was blocking the process prior to his election defeat.
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'Positive' or 'unnecessary'? UK teens on social media ban
The prime minister announced that under-16s will be banned from social media by spring 2027.
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Russia strikes leave historic Kyiv cathedral in flames
The Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was set on fire as Russia struck multiple cities in Ukraine overnight. Meanwhile, Moscow reported three deaths from a Ukrainian drone attack.
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Swiss voters reject population cap proposal
A proposal to introduce a population cap of 10 million in the country has failed. It was put forward by a hard-right party.
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Germany faces EU penalty over gender pay gap directive
Germany was required to incorporate the EU Pay Transparency Directive into its national law, but it has missed the deadline.
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Swiss to vote on whether to cap population at 10 million
On June 14, Swiss voters will be able to decide on a far-right initiative to curb future immigration. What will it mean for the economy — and the country's European neighbors — if they approve the proposal?
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Fast-track border checks, return centers, 'mandatory solidarity': What the EU’s new asylum rules could change — and what they may not.
Germany aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) came into effect on Friday, but experts say it is unlikely to achieve all it sets out to do.
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Will life improve for Hungary's Roma community under Magyar?
Under Viktor Orban, the Roma community was kept at the very bottom of the social ladder. His successor is taking a stand against antiziganism. But can Hungarian Roma expect fundamental changes?
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Racist riots break out across United Kingdom
A video of a knife attack sparked racist riots across the Northern Irish capital Belfast on Monday, with violence has now spreading across the United Kingdom. Keir Starmer says there will be "no tolerance" for rioters.
