FIFA settles long-running €65m legal dispute with Lassana Diarra, no compensation paid
FIFA said it “does not acknowledge any wrongdoing and has not made any compensation payments.” Read More
Venezuela’s Dancing Devils revive centuries-old Corpus Christi rite
Children making their First Communion were accompanied by masked “Dancing Devils” in Tarmas, Venezuela. The centuries-old Corpus Christi celebration symbolises the triumph of good over evil and remains a key…
Lebanon: UN clears debris in Dibbine after Israeli withdrawal
UN peacekeepers and heavy machinery entered the southern Lebanese village of Dibbine on 5 June to clear debris left by recent fighting. Read More
Latest news bulletin | June 8th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 8th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Czech forest turns into Middle Earth for 750-player fantasy battle event
A forest in the Czech Republic was turned into a real-life version of The Hobbit as around 750 fantasy fans took part in a large-scale live-action battle inspired by the…
The Sun and the Moon: Saatchi Gallery’s ambitious new summer show turns its gaze to the sky
From a giant glowing Sun and immersive installations that can’t be photographed, to ancient Arctic snow goggles and textiles inspired by the Apollo missions, the exhibition spans centuries of human…
Iran World Cup squad to head for Mexico via Spain
Iran’s national football team will travel to Spain before heading to its World Cup base in Mexico, despite players still awaiting Mexican and US visas ahead of the 2026 tournament.…
France’s justice minister refuses to resign after outcry over girl’s killing
Gérald Darmanin will not resign, but he apologised for the handling of the primary suspect in an 11-year-old girl’s murder and asked France’s public prosecutors to re-examine the country’s 70,000…
Why Ireland is under fire over its alumina exports to Russia
Though legal, Ireland’s alumina exports to Russia have prompted outrage just as the country prepares to assume the EU Council’s presidency. Read More
Soldiers, not talks will decide Russia’s war in Ukraine, Lavrov says
Russia’s top diplomat criticised Zelenskyy’s open letter to Putin, rejecting the possibility of direct talks with Kyiv. Read More