Books, authors and readers: a day at the Lisbon Book Fair
In Lisbon, June is about more than the popular saints’ festivities: it is also the month when Parque Eduardo VII turns into the country’s biggest bookshop. Ninety-six years after its…
Around 20,000 people displaced by Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37
The Philippines is often hit by earthquakes and volcanic eruptions due to its location on the Pacific “Ring of Fire,” an arc of seismic faults around the ocean. Read more…
China’s Xi vows to bring ties with North Korea to ‘new heights’ during rare visit
It was Xi’s first visit to North Korea in seven years. Xi and Kim last met in Beijing in September after viewing a military parade alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Trump booed by crowd during national anthem prior to NBA Finals in New York
The Secret Service deployed counter-drone technology as part of its operation to protect the US leader, who has faced three alleged assassination attempts in less than two years. Read more…
Latest news bulletin | June 9th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 9th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Israeli strikes kill 14 in Lebanon as attacks persist despite Iran threat
Iran has warned that it will resume attacks if Israel continues striking Lebanon, but Israeli leaders on Monday insisted they would not be deterred. Read more at Read More
US judge blocks Trump plan for $100,000 visa fee
The H-1B visa programme, in place in its current form since 1990, allows for 85,000 visas each year, including 20,000 allocated to applicants with advanced degrees. Read more at Read…
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…
Houthis join Iran war fight, threatening Red Sea shipping amid Hormuz closure
Yemen’s Houthis declared a ban on Israeli shipping in the Red Sea and claimed a missile strike on Israel, with the Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz blockades now simultaneously threatening roughly…
Hundreds dressed as Charlie Chaplin attempt world record in Switzerland
More than 400 people dressed as Charlie Chaplin’s iconic character, The Tramp, gathered in Switzerland on Sunday in an attempt to break the record for the largest assembly of Chaplin…