England out to avenge 2018 semifinal loss to Croatia as they start World Cup campaign
England coach Thomas Tuchel said he expected former Real Madrid legend Luka Modrić and Manchester City’s Mateo Kovačić to still be the “heartbeat” of the Croatian side. Read More
Four Seasons has just opened a luxury wellness resort on the Red Sea
Guests can book in for a wellness journey that includes sunrise yoga on the beach, sauna and cold plunge sessions and healthy plates throughout the day. Read More
Messi hat-trick fuels Argentina’s World Cup title hopes
Fans in Buenos Aires celebrated as Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to lead defending champions Argentina to a 3-0 victory over Algeria in their World Cup opener. Read more at…
Zapatero appears before National Court as first former PM charged in Spain’s democracy
The former president will testify on Wednesday and Thursday over the Plus Ultra bailout and the jewels found in his Ferraz office, valued at more than one million euros. Read…
‘We have always been friends’: Trump and Meloni make amends at G7
Trump and Meloni made amends at the G7 in Evian, joking about their recent spat over the Iran war. “We have always been friends,” Meloni said. Read More
Portugal urges EU rethink on carbon market cuts for industry
Portugal has urged Brussels to pause cuts to free carbon allowances, warning they could damage competitiveness and slow industrial decarbonisation. Read More
Hundreds of cats rescued from being eaten in Vietnam
More than 500 cats were seized in Vietnam after police dismantled a cat meat trafficking network, with dozens of animals later reunited with their owners. Read more at Read More
Latest news bulletin | June 17th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 17th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Will Cristiano Ronaldo finally win the World Cup?
Ronaldo, now 41, is gearing up for what’s set to be his final World Cup appearance. And it could be Portugal’s best ever shot at lifting the trophy. Read More
All of Uzbekistan readies to watch history at its first World Cup
Schools, offices and city squares across Uzbekistan are setting up screens for Thursday’s 7 am kick-off against Colombia, as the country makes its World Cup debut under coach Fabio Cannavaro.…