Belgium issues visas to Taliban delegation for EU migration talks
The EU is preparing to host Taliban representatives for the first time since the group’s return to power in Afghanistan. Read more at Read More
Messi smashes all-time World Cup goalscoring record with 18 goals for Argentina
Messi has become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history with 18 goals. He now has two more than the previous record holder, former Germany striker Miroslav Klose. Read more…
Japan to increase visa fees by more than five times starting on 1 July
Japan wants to help manage the rising costs of its immigration system by making tourist visas significantly more expensive in the first fee increase in nearly half a century. Read…
Qatargate: Belgian judiciary issues arrest warrant for former EU Commissioner Dimitris Avramopoulos
The Qatargate investigation centres on allegations that foreign governments sought to influence decision-making in the European Parliament through payments and gifts to current and former lawmakers. Read More
‘Another day, another leader’: Londoners react to Starmer’s resignation
People in central London expressed frustration, uncertainty and cautious hope after Keir Starmer announced his resignation as UK prime minister. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | June 22nd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 22nd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
EU ‘re-assessing’ summit with UK after Keir Starmer lays out exit plan
A European Commission spokesperson said on Monday that the EU is “reassessing” plans to hold a summit with the UK in late July, as it becomes increasingly likely that Prime…
EU sets stage for decoupling Moldova’s accession bid from Ukraine’s
From the start, the accession bids of Moldova and Ukraine have been informally coupled. But now, after the opening of the first cluster of negotiations, the two candidates might go…
Holiday islands under pressure: The snake invasion threatening Ibiza and Mallorca
Up to four invasive snake species, harmless to humans, are threatening the biodiversity of Mediterranean islands. One has learned to swim to nearby islets to feed on local fauna, pushing…
Climate cooperation must go on despite US absence, Chinese minister says
The European Union, Canada and China convened at the annual “Ministerial on Climate Action” to discuss expectations ahead of COP31 in Antalya, Turkey. Read More