Full ban on Israeli settlement trade gets ‘most support’ from EU countries, Kallas says
EU foreign ministers overwhelmingly backed clamping down on EU trade with Israeli settlements during closed-door discussions on Monday, with an official source saying the biggest cohort of countries supported passing…
Bitter rivalries and golden boots: A ‘line-up for the ages’ in the World Cup semifinals
With four previous champions, Mbappé vs. Yamal, Messi vs. Kane plus an all-star race for the golden boot, the France vs. Spain and England vs. Argentina semifinals have the potential…
Nine European countries and Ukraine form anti-ballistic missile coalition
The creation of the anti-ballistic missile coalition comes in the wake of a growing threat of ballistic missiles on Europe. The declaration states the coalition serves in a ‘purely defensive’…
UK joins EU’s €90 billion loan for Ukraine with promise of ‘fair’ contribution
London has agreed to join in the long-in-the-making EU plan to give Ukraine a much-needed financial boost. Read More
Trump reimposes US blockade and demands 20% Hormuz shipping fee
Trump declared the US would collect a 20% fee on all Hormuz cargo as “Guardian of the Strait,” flipping the script on Iran’s own toll demands, while US forces struck…
Latest news bulletin | July 13th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 13th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Prime Minister-to-be Andy Burnham ranks his favourite bands
Andy Burnham has blind-ranked his favourite British bands in a recent interview, giving the public further insight into his listening habits. Read More
Rajoy’s accusation that France’s team play ‘without the french’ sparks racism row
The phrase “eso sí, sin franceses” in a column by Mariano Rajoy has sparked criticism from the Spanish government and French politicians, who call it racist. The former prime minister…
EU sanctions Russia’s VK Company for helping expose Putin’s critics
The EU has sanctioned VK Company for aiding the repression of critics of President Vladimir Putin and his war against Ukraine. The company says its services remain “available to users…
Greece’s famous ‘Shipwreck Beach’ to be extended to save its iconic wreck
Plans to extend Zakynthos’ iconic Navagio Beach by 30 metres aim to preserve its rusting shipwreck for future generations, as visitors continue to be barred from the popular island attraction…