Mexico fans celebrate World Cup win over Ecuador
Fans in San Diego erupt in celebration as Mexico beat Ecuador 2-0 in a World Cup knockout match, ending a 40-year drought in the competition. Read more at Read More
Europe Today: EPP boss Weber speaks exclusively to Euronews as von der Leyen visits Baku
Manfred Weber, President of the European People’s Party, speaks exclusively to Euronews as European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen visits Azerbaijan to build on EU influence in a region…
Newsletter: EU entering trade ‘conflict’ with China without autumn deal, EPP boss Weber says
Hello, it’s Mared Gwyn here with your morning digest. Today: The view from Dublin as Ireland takes over the EU presidency baton, and how EU allies have clinched better terms…
NoMad Hotels to debut in Singapore complete with craft soft-serve sundae-slash-cocktail bar
The 173-key property on Orchard Road will open in late 2026, bringing with it three restaurant and bar concepts plus a poolside lounge. Read More
A ‘prolonged’ and ‘dangerous’ heatwave is set to intensify across the US
The director-general of the WHO said the organisation has partnered with FIFA to help protect players, staff and fans at the 2026 World Cup from the scorching temperatures. Read more…
International Joke Day: What is the funniest joke in the world (courtesy of Monty Python)?
In 1969, the world was introduced to a joke so good, so funny, so ruthlessly powerful that anyone who read or heard it would die from laughter… Read More
Five pressing tasks for Ireland as it takes over EU Council presidency
Ireland has kicked off its six-month presidency of the EU Council. From accession to the budget, here are the five most pressing tasks. Read More
Almost one in three Europeans expect standard of living to decline, survey says
Rising prices and the cost of living top the concerns in almost all EU countries, according to the new Eurobarometer. In France and Austria, pessimism could be linked to a…
Ukrainian volunteers in Poland support front despite growing war fatigue
A December survey by CBOS, an independent Polish research centre, found that 48% of Poles support accepting Ukrainian refugees, the lowest level since the start of the war. Read More
EU slaps €3 duty fee on SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress imports
A new €3 customs duty takes effect across the EU on 1 July, ending years of tax-free shopping from platforms like SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress and signalling the end for…