Judo: Japan dominates Day one in Ulaanbaatar
Japan claimed four gold medals on the opening day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam 2026. ABE Uta made history with a record-breaking 12th Grand Slam title, while KOGA Wakana, TAKEOKA…
EU leaders aim for October draft deal on €2 trillion budget
Battle lines are being drawn between member states on EU spending, with southern and eastern states seeking more for agriculture and regional funding while hawkish governments push back. Read More
EU Commission approves Hungary’s revised €10bn recovery plan at Magyar’s first EU summit
The Commission has given rapid approval to the document submitted by the new government, which could be the key to unlocking €10 billion in recovery funds. Read More
EU Commission to develop diversification instrument, von der Leyen says
The Commission is set to develop new trade defence tools, including a diversification instrument, to tackle the EU’s “unsustainable” trade deficit with China, with the political backing of EU leaders.…
‘Not our Europe’: Macron and Sánchez slam ‘ineffective’ return hubs for migrants
“I don’t know if these are the fundamental principles on which our Europe was built,” Emmanuel Macron said as he strongly criticized the increasingly popular project to build return hubs…
Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines
France is enduring a widespread heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C in parts of the country and forcing tourists and residents to change their routines. Read more at Read More
As Europe bakes, Berlin Zoo’s elephants and bears cool off
Berlin Zoo uses “ice bombs” and water showers to help bears and elephants cool down as Europe faces an intense heatwave this weekend. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | June 19th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 19th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Israel and the Hezbollah have agreed to renew their ceasefire, three officials say
Lebanese media reported an Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon on Friday, after a US official said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed a ceasefire. Read more at Read More
Time to bring back shame? Olivia Rodrigo reveals she has smelled diaper-wearing fans at live shows
At a time when concert etiquette feels like it couldn’t get much worse, the 23-year-old singer may have uncovered an entirely new frontier of diabolically shameful fan behaviour. Read More