40 mayors worldwide unite to fight back against the AI data centre surge
From Phoenix to Melbourne, a global coalition of city leaders says the AI data centre boom is draining their power, water and land — and they are done waiting. Read…
2026 edition of Edinburgh International Festival to be a ‘phone-free’ environment
An increasing amount of touring artists are demanding their concerts be phone-free. Now, Edingburgh’s annual celebration of the performing arts is also asking audience members to put their phones away…
Former SNP chief Peter Murrell jailed for embezzling more than £400,000 of party funds
“Murrell occupied a significant position of privilege and power in public life in Scotland,” assistant chief constable Stuart Houston of Police Scotland said. Read More
Spain sounds the alarm on the future of EU green cash
Ahead of an environment ministers’ meeting in Brussels, Spain warns that the EU risks undermining its credibility on climate and biodiversity unless it protects dedicated funding tools that have delivered…
TV pundit apologises after racist comment during Belgium World Cup game
Bogdanović most notably played for La Liga side Atlético Madrid and Germany’s Werder Bremen during his career. Read more at Read More
Montenegro’s Adriatic port of Bar eyed as potential Middle Corridor link
Montenegrin President Jakov Milatović made a historic first official visit to Kazakhstan to discuss trade, transport routes, tourism and diplomatic relations. Read more at Read More
Eurostar cancels some trains between Paris and London amid heatwave
Two Eurostar services a day between the French and UK capitals have been scrapped due to ‘adverse weather’. Read More
Latest news bulletin | June 23rd, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Australian town crier breaks Guinness record for world’s loudest person
Cover your ears and meet Joseph McGrail-Bateup, Canberra’s official town crier and the new record-holder for the loudest ever shout. Read More
Who is the mysterious ‘Hot Podium Guy’ – the viral face of the UK’s political turmoil?
UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation only meant one thing for some – the mysterious “Hot Podium Guy” was back… Read More