Latest news bulletin | June 12th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 12th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Read more at…
‘Human dignity’ and ‘international law’ sit at the core of the EU’s migration overhaul, Brunner says
Exclusive: The European Union’s new migration and asylum pact takes effect on Friday, and in the run up to the overhaul, the EU’s migration chief Magnus Brunner said he spoke…
NATO to cut troop numbers in Kosovo amid ‘improved security situation’
The cuts are to be carried out “gradually and in line with conditions on the ground,” NATO said. Read More
Regulators investigate Ryanair over controversial family seating fees
Europe’s largest low-cost airline is under investigation over its policy requiring families with young children to pay for seat reservations. UK regulators will examine whether the fees are unfair and…
China claims ‘spy sea turtles’ are studying its coastline
Beijing claims foreign intelligence agencies are attaching tracking and monitoring devices to sea creatures to gather information that could expose weaknesses in China’s coastal defences. Read more at Read More
Russian drone barrage hits Kyiv and Mykolaiv as Ukraine reports major fires
Russian drone strikes hit multiple locations across Ukraine overnight into 12 June, damaging sites near Kyiv and in the Mykolaiv region, injuring one person and triggering a major fire, while…
Mexico’s ‘missing persons’ crisis takes centre stage at the World Cup
The discovery of suspected cartel killing sites and a record number of disappearances has renewed scrutiny of one of Mexico’s deepest social wounds. Read more at Read More
Did Shakira use a body double at the 2026 World Cup opening ceremony?
The internet is convinced Shakira was replaced by a body double at the 2026 World Cup. We review the footage to see how much truth there is to it. Read…
Belgium: Jordan Bardella strengthens ties with Vlaams Belang in Brussels visit
Brussels became the latest stop in Jordan Bardella’s European outreach campaign on 11 June. The French far-right leader promoted closer cooperation on migration policy, while facing protests in the Belgian…
Watch fan reactions as Mexico beat South Africa 2–0 in the World Cup opener
Mexico launched its World Cup campaign with a 2-0 victory over South Africa on 11 June. The result triggered celebrations across Mexico City while South African supporters voiced concern over…