UNAIDS warns Trump’s HIV funding cuts to South Africa could cost lives
The Trump administration says the phased withdrawal is linked to policy disputes with Pretoria, which rejects the allegations and says it is pursuing greater self-reliance. Read more at Read More
Iceland kills first whales since 2023, resuming whaling
Iceland’s Marine and Freshwater Research Institute has recommended that no more than 150 fin whales are caught in the 2026 season. Read More
Japan’s emperor and empress arrive in Belgium for state visit
The arrival of Japan’s emperor and empress in Belgium marks a symbolic moment for two countries whose partnership stretches back more than a century and a half. Read more at…
Von der Leyen to visit Pashinyan in Yerevan to build on Armenia’s pro-EU vote
As the EU rolls out a support package for Armenia, European Commission President von der Leyen is set to meet re-elected Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan after he secured…
UN launches Hormuz evacuation for 11,000 stranded seafarers
The operation follows a peace agreement between the United States and Iran that ended months of conflict and allowed commercial shipping to resume through one of the world’s most important…
EU officials discreetly meet Taliban in Brussels to speed up Afghan deportations
EU officials and Taliban representatives held a technical meeting in Brussels to discuss the return of Afghan nationals in a fresh attempt to ramp up repatriations of migrants without the…
Latest news bulletin | June 23rd, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Versailles unveils gallery for 250th anniversary of US independence
Opening on Saturday 4 July, this gallery brings together paintings, sculptures and portraits from the château’s collections to spotlight the political, diplomatic and military figures of independence. Read More
LEGO’s Julia Goldin named first-ever European CMO of the Year at Cannes Lions
Chosen by more than 800 marketing leaders from across Europe, Julia Goldin was recognised for helping transform LEGO into a global cultural brand through partnerships spanning entertainment, gaming and sport.…
How Israel became a test case for the EU’s institutional battle over foreign policy
Diverging views on the EU’s relations with Israel are exposing a growing rivalry between the European Commission and top diplomat Kaja Kallas over who sets the bloc’s foreign policy, undermining…