Ship from Colombia laden with food and other goods docks in Cuba to help ease crises
Regular power outages have intensified since US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs in late January on any country that sells or provides oil to Cuba. Read more at Read More
Pope returns to Rome on plane offered by Spanish king after technical glitch, Vatican says
It was the first time in decades that a papal flight had experienced a problem so serious that it required the pope to change planes. Read More
Federal judge rejects bid to halt removal of Trump’s name from Kennedy Center building
Since returning to the White House, Trump has taken repeated measures to put his name and image in official spaces, an abrupt break with American political tradition. Read more at…
World Cup: Has Trump already ruined the vibes? MEPs debate in The Ring
The World Cup is on, the single biggest sport event of the year, followed by millions of people around the world. So far, the vibes are strangely subdued. Ticket sales…
EU countries reach deal to unblock accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova
Friday’s agreement allows Ukraine and Moldova to formally open the first cluster of accession negotiations, known as “Fundamentals”. Read More
Iran says deal with US closer than ever as Trump warns Tehran to get act together
A ceasefire took effect in April, but sporadic episodes of violence have occurred, each time sparking new fears of a return to all-out war, despite Trump repeatedly stating a deal…
‘Hussarz’ roar over Poland as first F-35s officially enter service
Residents of several Polish cities heard the roar of F-35 fighter engines as the first three jets delivered to Poland staged a ceremonial flypast over Gdańsk, Warsaw, Kraków and Łódź.…
New France-Ireland ferry revives Boulogne’s international links
A new overnight service linking Cork and Boulogne-sur-Mer has begun operations, restoring international passenger ferries to the northern French port for the first time in 15 years and offering travellers…
Latest news bulletin | June 12th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 12th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Washington plans to slash fighter jets and warships to NATO in Europe, US media report
The reported cutbacks come as European nations race to bolster their defence capacities since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 sparked fears that Moscow could attack a NATO country.…