Russia’s opposition looks for a leader as new party launches in Berlin
Around 71% of Russians approve of President Vladimir Putin, according to the state-run pollster VCIOM. Yet a newly founded opposition party in exile believes it can help shape Russia’s political…
Latest news bulletin | June 13th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 13th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
Thefts of rare Pushkin editions in France: perpetrators face up to 7 years in jail
French magistrates say these flights may reflect a drive to repatriate Russian cultural heritage, amid rising tensions between Moscow and the West since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Read More
Twitter ‘miracle’ during Pope’s visit to Barcelona
A photograph of Leon XIV holding the hands of a seven-year-old boy during his visit to Barcelona went viral. Days later, the boy’s parents, convinced they had experienced a miracle,…
Why Anthropic is halting access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models
The US government issued a directive ordering Anthropic to suspend access to the models for foreign nationals. Read more at Read More
Drone attack on Bundestag? Dobrindt warns of growing threat
Fears of drone attacks are also mounting in Germany. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt wants lasting protection for the Bundestag and constitutional bodies, while federal and state authorities step up their…
UK: Royal Opera Chorus marks 2026 World Cup start with London performance
London marked the 2026 World Cup kick-off with SeokJong Baek and the Royal Opera Chorus performing Puccini’s ‘Nessun dorma’ in Covent Garden. Read more at Read More
USA make impressive start to World Cup campaign in front of Hollywood stars
Some of Hollywood’s biggest names were in attendance for the match at LA’s SoFi stadium, including Tom Cruise and Leonardo DiCaprio. Read More
She shoots, she scores: Spain’s pioneering women’s footballers get big screen treatment
Decades before Spain won the World Cup, a group of women toured the country promoting women’s football and even played Italy and Portugal with an unofficial national side. Read More
Backlash against Kallas reveals hard truths of EU foreign policy
The growing criticism of Kaja Kallas as High Representative has laid bare structural shortcomings and tensions in the European Union’s foreign policy. Read More