Latest news bulletin | June 25th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 25th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
NATO chief Rutte defends allies as Trump says he was ‘let down’ on Iran
Rutte pushed back gently against Trump’s latest NATO complaints, saying, “I know there have been isolated cases about which you are really disappointed, but generally speaking, your European allies have…
Heat stress threatens 130 million European workers, trade union body warns
The European Trade Union Institute (ETUI) has presented a proposal for European legislation to protect workers’ health during heatwaves. Read More
La Guaira, Venezuela’s port city, shows extensive earthquake damage after the quake
New images from La Guaira on 25 June revealed widespread destruction after twin earthquakes struck Venezuela’s Caribbean coast, damaging buildings, roads and key public infrastructure. Read more at Read More
Consenting adults: Cate Blanchett launches project to allow artists to choose AI identities
Hollywood heavyweight Cate Blanchett is behind a new free online tool which allows artists to give or withhold permission for their image to be used by artificial intelligence. Read More
Leonard Cohen estate slams use of ‘Hallelujah’ at Trump’s Freedom 250 rally
Donald Trump had announced earlier in June that ‘Hallelujah’ would be performed at the opening of the Great American State Fair, fuelling the long-term feud between the US president and…
James Bond search enters final stage with planned August screen tests
Production on Bond 26 is set to begin next year. The expectation is that the official announcement for the next 007 actor will happen by the end of 2026. Read…
Brussels tightens rules on US cloud providers as it pushes for tech sovereignty
The European Commission has decided that Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services should face strict rules to improve cloud competition. The move risks angering Washington as Brussels pushes the European…
Laissons Parler Les Gens: Podcast addresses issues facing young Africans online
Youssoupha acknowledged cyberbullying and harassment were part of the challenges facing young Africans today, but he urged the youth to focus on the positives. Read more at Read More
Moment French navy boards suspected Russian ‘ghost fleet’ tanker
The French navy boarded a tanker suspected of belonging to Russia’s so-called “ghost fleet” in the Mediterranean, the fifth such operation since September 2025, as Paris steps up efforts to…