Hottest day: Berlin police deploy water cannons to fight extreme heat
Germany is groaning under the year’s first heatwave. Berlin police are resorting to an unusual tactic, sending two water cannons onto city streets normally reserved for protests. Read More
Ukraine strikes two oil refineries in Russia as it continues to target Moscow’s energy industry
Ukraine’s air force said local air defences had shot down six Russian ballistic missiles, one anti-ship missile and 125 drones overnight. Read More
Latest news bulletin | June 28th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 28th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Spain removes Gibraltar from its tax haven list after 35 years, adds Russia
The Spanish Ministry of Finance has updated its list of non-cooperative jurisdictions, removing Gibraltar after 35 years and adding Russia, in line with the European Union’s position Read more at…
Algerians celebrate as dramatic draw seals World Cup knockout spot
“We wanted to take our revenge against Austria”: Algeria fans react in Algiers after the draw against Austria secured the Fennecs’ place in the World Cup round of 32. Read…
Second World War ‘hell ship’ found in Philippines with over 1,000 prisoners
Divers have found the wreck of the Hofuku Maru off Luzon in the Philippines. The Japanese freighter sank in 1944 with over 1,200 Allied POWs; a digitised military file finally…
More than 68,000 people still missing in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes
A preliminary estimate from the United Nations Development Programme put the cost of direct physical damage caused by the quakes at $6.7 billion. Read more at Read More
France sees around 1,000 excess deaths during brutal heatwave
Parts of France have topped 40°C this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts. Read More
England top World Cup group as Messi scores again for Argentina
Croatia finished second in Group L after securing a 2-1 win over Ghana on Saturday, with goals for Nikola Vlasic and Petar Sučić. Read More
Where to travel in Europe and beyond, according to the world’s most travelled people
From lesser-known UNESCO World Heritage Sites to foodie destinations you can’t miss, these are the recommendations of people who have seen it all – quite literally. Read More