Europe Today: Ukraine seeks defence, energy deals in Poland as Macron meets Meloni in France
The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 kicks off today in Gdańsk, with Kyiv aiming to secure deals on defence capabilities, energy and economic cooperation. Meanwhile, France’s President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Italian…
Newsletter: Can the Recovery Conference mend a fraying partnership?
In today’s newsletter: A high-level conference in Gdańsk has been plagued by no-shows from the Ukrainian government, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte unveils “Trump Trillion” charts while at the Oval…
Trump says ‘courageous’ Zelenskyy is ‘doing pretty well’ in war with Russia
“You have to say he’s courageous, he’s got great equipment, he’s got great men, he’s got fighters,” Trump said of Zelenskyy. Read more at Read More
Global Beatles Day: Who was the walrus?
On the inaugural Global Beatles Day, we unpack one of the most enduring mysteries surrounding the legendary band… Read More
Which EU countries fight pay gaps? New transparency rules split the bloc
Only four EU countries have implemented the EU’s Pay Transparency Directive, missing the June deadline meant to boost enforcement of equal pay rules across the bloc. Watch the video. Read…
Washing underwear in kettles and raiding the breakfast buffet: Strange hotel guest habits revealed
Using kettles to wash underwear, smuggling food from the breakfast buffet and squeezing extra guests into rooms are among the hotel habits Britons have admitted to in a new study,…
Mumbai monsoon floods streets and disrupts travel
Heavy monsoon rains flood Mumbai, submerging roads, disrupting traffic and forcing residents to wade through waterlogged streets in India’s financial hub. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | June 25th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 25th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
7.1 and 7.5 magnitude quakes strike Venezuela causing severe damage – no victim numbers given yet
Residents of the capital Caracas were forced to evacuate their residences and seek shelter outdoors as the quakes, which struck less than 200 km from the capital, shook buildings and…
Hormuz confusion deepens as Iran and US clash over who controls it
Trump said Tehran had promised no tolls or charges in the strait, hours after Iran and Oman announced a joint permit system asserting their authority over the waterway. Rubio flew…