Newsletter: ‘Tide turning’ for Ukraine, von der Leyen says in Kyiv
Hello, it’s Wednesday, and I’m Mared Gwyn. In today’s newsletter: the view on the ground in Ukraine as European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen visits, and a new EU-UK…
Gibraltar and Spain end border checks as territory’s Chief Minister says ‘Europe is back’
Gibraltar, a self-governing British territory at the southernmost tip of the Iberian peninsula, is home to only about 40,000 people but relies on some 15,500 workers who cross from Spain…
Von der Leyen arrives in Kyiv to discuss drones and EU accession with Zelenskyy
The visit of the president of the European Commission to Kyiv will have a heavy focus on drone production and EU accession. Read More
June was deadliest month for Ukraine civilians in over four years, UN monitors say
In total, the UN has recorded 16,431 verified civilian deaths in Ukraine since Russia invaded in February 2022, among them 803 children. Read More
Spain confirms 12 foreigners among 13 victims of Los Gallardos wildfire as missing toll rises
Flames fanned by high winds ripped through forests and scrubland made tinderbox dry by extreme high temperatures, turning picturesque rural settlements into ghost towns. Read More
Flying soon? Don’t pack power banks in checked luggage, aviation authorities warn
A sharp rise in lithium battery-related incidents has prompted fresh warnings from aviation authorities, with passengers urged to keep power banks and other battery-powered devices out of checked luggage. Read…
Latest news bulletin | July 15th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 15th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Despite crises and fears: why are 80% of Swiss people so optimistic?
A new survey shows that, despite global crises, most people in Switzerland remain surprisingly optimistic about the future, especially German-speaking Swiss and older residents. Read More
Cuba plunged into third nationwide blackout in two weeks as power grid collapses
Fuel has been scarce across Cuba since January, when US President Donald Trump threatened to impose tariffs on any nation that supplies or sells oil to the island, exacerbating the…
Iran launches strikes on neighbours as Trump threatens to hit power plants
Tehran’s attack comes as the US military carried out a fourth night of strikes against Iran after President Donald Trump reinstated its blockade of Iranian shipping around the strait of…