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Latest news bulletin | June 13th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 13th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, B…
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‘A huge anomaly’: Antarctica records winter temperatures 20C warmer than normal
The new heat record comes amid a prolonged heatwave that has seen maximum daily temperatures above zero degrees for three consecut…
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The best hotels in London revealed: From Mayfair mega-luxury to historic five-star icons
From the all-suite glamour of The Chancery Rosewood to the timeless elegance of The Ritz, a new ranking of the UK’s top hotels by …
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Swiss wait to hear result of ballot on capping population at 10 million
The far-right proposal would require the government to put restrictions in place to limit the population by 2050 A national ballot…
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Switzerland is voting on whether to cap its population at 10 million. Here's what to know
Switzerland votes on a population cap that could tighten immigration and put its EU free-movement agreement under pressure.
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World's first large-scale hydrogen engine starts generating electricity
A giant hydrogen-powered engine has successfully supplied electricity to Spain's national grid in what its manufacturer says is a …
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Dutch far-right party pays damages to court artist after changing image with AI
Geert Wilders’ PVV altered sketch of jailed Syrian brothers to make them look more menacing A Dutch court artist has received dama…
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Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy boosts army wages and seeks foreign recruits to counter manpower shortage
Frontline soldiers to get better salaries and revised fixed-term contracts; Putin reacts to Ukraine’s increasing drone strikes. Wh…
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Palantir loses legal challenge to force Swiss magazine to publish rejoinders
Data analytics company loses on 22 out of 23 counts in lawsuit disputing how Swiss government rejected firm’s services The US tech…
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David Beckham receives star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Football icon David Beckham was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, recognising his sporting achievements and infl…
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The college scam that promised students fleeing war a new life in Finland
BBC speaks to students from war-torn Myanmar who say they were cheated after paying to study abroad.
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King Charles appoints actor Helen Mirren to a select group in his birthday honors list
Helen Mirren, one of the world’s most acclaimed actors, has joined a select group of people recognized by King Charles III for the…
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Cuban president announces economic reforms to 'liberalise' the embargo-hit and blockaded island
Díaz-Canel announced a slew of reforms in key sectors such as tourism, foreign trade and private business, amid new US sanctions d…
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Ukraine's EU accession bid gains traction as Hungary lifts veto
The European Union will resume membership negotiations with Ukraine on Monday after Hungary's new government lifted a long-standin…
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European Commission seeks further answers over Russia's participation at the Venice Biennale
The European Commission has requested further clarifications from the Venice Biennale Foundation over Russia's participation, sayi…
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Ship from Colombia laden with food and other goods docks in Cuba to help ease crises
Regular power outages have intensified since US President Donald Trump threatened tariffs in late January on any country that sell…
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Former Tory MP and military officer on PM Starmer's 'rope-a-dope' week
The British prime minister is once again fighting for his political survival, on the back foot after his defence secretary and arm…
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Kosovo's 'Groundhog Day' politics
Right now, the path the EU and NATO faces another set back. There's been no functioning government, despite three elections in les…
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Iran, Ukraine, Belfast & Albania’s ‘Flamingo Revolution’
In a week that began with President Trump pronouncing that a ceasefire extension was so close with Iran, two or three days max, an…
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Federal judge rejects bid to halt removal of Trump's name from Kennedy Center building
Since returning to the White House, Trump has taken repeated measures to put his name and image in official spaces, an abrupt brea…
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Pope returns to Rome on plane offered by Spanish king after technical glitch, Vatican says
It was the first time in decades that a papal flight had experienced a problem so serious that it required the pope to change plan…
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Iran says deal with US closer than ever as Trump warns Tehran to get act together
A ceasefire took effect in April, but sporadic episodes of violence have occurred, each time sparking new fears of a return to all…
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The Latest: Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund
A federal judge has agreed to extend a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s creation and operation of a $1.8 billion …
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The week around the world in 20 pictures
Disorder in Belfast, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, the Ebola outbreak, and the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs in the NBA fina…