‘This is not patriotism’: Outrage at Donald Trump’s face on new passports
The US State Department is reportedly finalizing a “radical redesign” of the passport, which will feature a picture of Donald Trump from his second inaugural portrait. The plan and design…
‘The quintessential Pop portrait’: Roy Lichtenstein’s Anxious Girl goes up for auction
The rarely seen Pop Art painting is expected to fetch up to $60 million (approximately €51 million) at Christie’s sale next month. Read More
Ukraine formally asks Israel to seize vessel carrying grain stolen by Russia
A senior Ukrainian diplomatic source told Euronews that “if Israel responded to other requests via diplomatic channels, there would have been no need for tweets”, as Israeli FM Sa’ar lashed…
The world’s best beaches have been revealed, and number 2 is in Europe
Sandy stretches in destinations including Greece, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France and Ireland all made the top 50 ranking this year. Read More
Gulf unity on display in Jeddah, but absences and signals reveal limits to coordination
Gulf leaders met in Saudi Arabia to address the fallout from the Iran war, projecting unity but stopping short of concrete steps as divisions and uncertainty persist. Read more at…
From the white kingdom to the green land of the midnight sun: Finland, Europe’s top summer destination
Finland changes its skin when summer arrives. The land of snow, northern lights and icy landscapes transforms between June and August into a bright, green and vibrant place, where lakes…
Kubilius pushes Europen Defence Union but critics brand it a distraction
EU defence chief Andrius Kubilius is pushing a European Defence Union to tie Ukraine with its European allies, but the idea is already under fire, with one MEP warning that…
Man accused of spying for Russia arrested in Berlin, prosecutors say
The suspect allegedly gave his Russian intelligence handler information about German military aid for Ukraine and photos of NATO military convoys moving along motorways. Read More
Two people stabbed in north London area of Golders Green, Jewish groups say
The incident comes in the wake of a spate of arson attacks on synagogues and Jewish community sites in north London in recent weeks. Read More
Staycations on the rise for French travellers this summer amid geopolitical crisis and inflation
Against a backdrop of international tensions, inflation and rising transport costs, the French are planning to travel less this summer and cut back on their spending, according to an Ifop…