Costa defends surprise decision to open diplomatic channel with Russia
António Costa’s surprise decision to open a diplomatic channel with Russia dominated discussions at Thursday’s summit, as several leaders expressed concern that they had not been consulted before the call…
An EU of six, not 27, best way to ‘reinforce Europe’, Bruno Le Maire tells Euronews
The former French finance minister argued that new impetus should be given to the European Union, namely by uniting six core countries to deliver on key issues in the face…
Péter Magyar’s EU summit debut signals Hungarian reset after change of guard
Magyar was met with optimism at his first EU summit in Brussels, while Orbán rallied far-right allies nearby at much smaller venue urging him to veto the bloc’s next seven-year…
Cuba’s President Miguel Díaz-Canel admits ‘urgent changes’ needed to overcome crisis
The oil blockade imposed by President Donald Trump in January has brought the island’s already moribund economy to the brink of collapse, marked by power cuts sometimes lasting over 30…
Knicks revel in NBA victory parade as thousands of fans fill New York’s streets
New York erupted in jubilant scenes on Saturday when the Knicks broke a 53-year drought to defeat the San Antonio Spurs away in Texas. Read more at Read More
Macron and Modi tour Indian pavilion at France’s VivaTech
France highlighted its technology partnership with India on 18 June as President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured VivaTech 2026 in Paris. Read more at Read More
Iran’s ayatollah says he approved US framework deal despite having ‘different view’
Meanwhile, US Vice President JD Vance defended the deal, saying he would likely head to Switzerland for talks to turn it into a long-term agreement. Read more at Read More
UK police say man under arrest after toddler ‘ended up’ in crocodile pen at zoo
Cambridgeshire Constabulary said the toddler had sustained “serious injuries” and was in a “critical but stable” condition at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in Cambridge. Read More
French fishermen gather in Cherbourg as sector faces down multiple challenges
In total, the French government said €13 million would be dedicated to the fishing sector for fuel consumption in April and May. Read More
Foreign aid cuts and climate change pushing up migrant flows, IOM chief warns
Several rich Western countries, particularly the United States but also many European nations, have cut their development aid budgets in recent years. Read More