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Shakira lights up the stage as World Cup kicks off in Mexico City
The extravaganza hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada is the biggest World Cup in history, stretching until the final in…
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World Cup street art returns to Rio de Janeiro
Rio's Tijuca and Saude neighbourhoods paint streets for Brazil's World Cup dream, turning whole blocks into murals in green and ye…
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Fans descend on Mexico City Stadium ahead of World Cup kickoff
Fans gathered outside Mexico City Stadium and at public viewing areas ahead of the opening match of the 2026 World Cup.
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God bless America: Ralph Lauren unveils stamp collection for 250th US anniversary
Fashion icon Ralph Lauren has picked a collection of 13 images depicting America as stamps to mark the 250th anniversary of the Un…
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Trump says he is cancelling fresh strikes on Iran and hints at possible peace deal
Trump’s social media post comes after the US and Iran traded strikes for a third day, pushing the Middle East closer to the resump…
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Russia 'lost standing’ despite ‘a breather’ from higher oil prices, IMF chief says
While Russia has emerged as one of the very few winners from the recent disruptions to the global oil market amid the Iran war, th…
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The UK defence minister's shock resignation is a warning for all of Europe | Paul Taylor
John Healey is right about the risk of wars. But it has become politically treacherous for Nato leaders to borrow for defence Sinc…
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Pope Leo visits Canary Islands to highlight perilous journeys of migrants
The Pope is appealing for a humane approach and respectful welcome for migrants seeking a better life.
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Pope Leo rails against migrant deaths on visit to Spain’s ‘dock of shame’
Pontiff calls on leaders to treat migrants more humanely as he concludes week-long Spanish tour in Gran Canaria The constant flow …
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Lagarde defends ECB interest rate hike as ‘robust across three scenarios’
Critics worry the decision to keep rates high could hit productivity and keep inflation from returning to target levels until 2027…
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French mayor slams 'hatred' after racist banner on cathedral
The black mayor of the French capital's largest suburb on Thursday expressed outrage after a banner appeared on its cathedral call…
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No option but to talk to Taliban about migrant returns, EU's migration commissoner says
EU countries received about a million asylum applications filed by Afghans between 2013-2024, according to the bloc's data agency.
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Pope Leo XIV casts wreath into sea in memory of migrants lost on Atlantic route
Pope Leo XIV threw a floral wreath into the waters off Spain's Canary Islands to honour migrants who died attempting the dangerous…
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Latest news bulletin | June 11th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 11th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, B…
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La Belle Vie: France World Cup memory lane and linguistic battles
From celebrating World Cup wins to linguistic shenanigans and the 'hidden superpower' of a second language, this week’s La Belle V…
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Kallas defends EU foreign service before staff as debate over its future intensifies
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has backed her own diplomatic service as European capitals, led by Paris, eye a possible EEAS …
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Thousands of Albanians hold largest protest yet against building of luxury Kushner resort
The resort will be built near a protected wetland that is home to rare wildlife
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9 songs that define France's football culture
Even if you're not a football fan, there are some songs that you won't be able to avoid hearing in France as the 2026 World Cup ki…
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Sweden ditches plan to imprison 13-year-old serious offenders
The Scandinavian country is currently grappling with children being recruited into violent gangs.
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Three children dead after car ploughs into school cycling group in the Netherlands
The accident happened near the village of Vogelwaarde, close to the Belgian border, and the ages of the children involved are not …
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Portugal triggers EU budget safeguard clause over energy crisis
The EU safeguard clause allows member states to cover energy-related costs in response to the crisis, just as they did in the fiel…
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CEAS comes into effect: How will it impact asylum seekers?
The German interior minister aims to further reduce the number of new asylum seekers. The reformed EU asylum law (CEAS) comes into…
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Poverty shapes children's brains more than parenting or IQ, study says
A family’s financial status plays a major role in children’s brain development, according to a new study.
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Senior MEP fears Airbus-Boeing dispute could reignite EU-US tensions
German MEP Bernd Lange fears the end of a crucial corporate truce could give the US grounds to breach the Turnberry agreement, whi…