Five pressing tasks for Ireland as it takes over EU Council presidency
Ireland has kicked off its six-month presidency of the EU Council. From accession to the budget, here are the five most pressing tasks. Read More
Almost one in three Europeans expect standard of living to decline, survey says
Rising prices and the cost of living top the concerns in almost all EU countries, according to the new Eurobarometer. In France and Austria, pessimism could be linked to a…
Ukrainian volunteers in Poland support front despite growing war fatigue
A December survey by CBOS, an independent Polish research centre, found that 48% of Poles support accepting Ukrainian refugees, the lowest level since the start of the war. Read More
EU slaps €3 duty fee on SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress imports
A new €3 customs duty takes effect across the EU on 1 July, ending years of tax-free shopping from platforms like SHEIN, Temu and AliExpress and signalling the end for…
White Pass & Yukon Route: One of the world’s most scenic rail journeys returns for summer
Built in 1898 during the Klondike Gold Rush, the iconic White Pass & Yukon Route offers journeys from Skagway in Alaska into British Columbia and Canada’s Yukon Territory. Read More
Drone captures rivers of lava flowing down Mount Etna
Mount Etna in Sicily erupts, sending bright orange lava down the volcano’s slopes as drone footage and ground images capture the spectacular flow. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 1st, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 1st, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Kazakhstan looks to boost oil exports via Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline after Georgia talks in Astana
In high-level talks held in Astana, Kazakhstan and Georgia agreed to strengthen economic cooperation, including plans to increase oil shipments via the BTC pipeline. The two countries also discussed agricultural…
France sweep past Sweden, Mexico advanced while Belgium prepare for Senegal test
Kylian Mbappé scored twice, and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Sweden 3–0, reaching the World Cup last 16 with Mexico, as El Tri defeated Ecuador 2-0. Belgium…
US lifts export controls on powerful AI models, Anthropic says
Anthropic will restore global access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models after the US Department of Commerce lifted security restrictions that blocked the powerful systems earlier this month.…