Hospitals struggle as European heatwave moves east
As hospitals buckle and warnings spread east, the heatwave is exposing how unprepared much of Europe remains for extreme temperatures. Read More
Ukraine launches 40-day operation to ‘pressure Russia to end the war’
After several weeks of a strike campaign against energy and military targets in Moscow-occupied Crimea, Ukraine is now launching a 40-day operation aimed at “pressuring Russia to end its war”.…
EU investigators seize 4,200 tonnes of textile waste illegally shipped to Turkey from Italy
Inspectors discovered an additional 2,100 tonnes of textile waste stored in a warehouse linked to a Turkish recycling facility that was noncompliant with environmental laws. Meanwhile, France is urging EU…
Latest news bulletin | June 26th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 26th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Why Erling Haaland has become the World Cup’s most entertaining star
Whether he’s posing as Norway’s ‘social media guy’ or sharing candid shots in an infrared mask, Erling Haaland is winning over fans around the world. Read More
Podcast | From Nicosia to Dublin: Cyprus to pass the baton to Ireland
From the long-term EU budget to the conflict in the Middle East, what were the defining moments of Cyprus’ presidency of the Council of the EU? And as Ireland takes…
EU ban on Russian combatants faces resistance from France and Italy
Rome and Paris have cited legal and technical concerns over how the ban should be applied in practice. Read More
Brussels to exclude military-age Ukrainian men from temporary protection scheme
Despite Ukraine’s martial law, some draft-age Ukrainian men have crossed the border illegally and subsequently received temporary protection in EU countries in recent years. Read More
Montenegro police arrest Iranian accused of hacking US universities
The suspect is accused of helping steal data from more than 150 US universities over a hacking campaign dating back to 2013. Read more at Read More
Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals
Thousands of Shiite pilgrims mark Ashoura in Karbala, mourning Imam Hussein’s 680 AD death with processions, prayers and reinforced security. Read more at Read More