Commission puts cost of Montenegro’s EU accession at ‘less than a coffee’
The seven-year package, reported to be worth around €3.2 billion, is built on the assumption that the small Balkan country joins the European Union in 2028.
Morocco World Cup win sparks fresh unrest in Dutch cities
In The Hague's Schilderswijk district, home to one of the country's largest Moroccan populations, fans waved flags, set off fireworks and danced in the streets.
Parcel bomb injures Ukrainian family in Monaco’s first ‘terrorist attack’
The two adults were taken to hospital in Nice, southeast France, and the teenager to a nearby children's hospital.
Fujimori wins Peru presidency as defeated rival rejects result
Fewer than 50,000 votes separated the two. The result laid bare a polarisation that has run through every recent Peruvian election.
Macron pledges to help clear Hormuz mines as Iran objects
A joint Franco-Omani statement said both leaders backed reopening the strait and reaffirmed their commitment to free navigation.
Vatican accuses EU of double standards on war
The criticism came from the Vatican's doctrinal chief, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, during a closed-door gathering of cardinals chaired by Pope Leo XIV.
Rome censorship: Exhibitors must sign a certificate of political purity before book fair
Paper First will no longer exhibit at Più Libri Più Liberi, Rome's annual fair dedicated to small and independent publishers.
Balázs Orbán leaves MCC as Hungary’s new government targets Fidesz-era foundations
Hungary's largest conservative foundation faces losing its independence under Péter Magyar's reforms, prompting its chairman to step down in protest.
Fresh tremors hit Venezuela’s quake-stricken coast
A magnitude 4.2 quake was recorded about 10km east of La Guaira state on June 29, the Venezuelan Foundation for Seismological Research (Funvisis) said.
Israel moves to recognise Armenian genocide as Turkey rift deepens
The European Parliament first recognised the killings as genocide in 1987 and has repeatedly urged Ankara to do the same.
US and Iran agree to halt attacks again before talks in Qatar
The two were due to meet on June 30 in Doha, the Qatari capital, though Tehran had not publicly confirmed the talks.
Putin admits fuel shortage as Ukrainian strikes hit refineries
At least 17 Russian regions have imposed mandatory restrictions on petrol and diesel sales.
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic relations with France
France's foreign ministry called the move a "hostile and unfounded decision" and confirmed that reciprocal measures were under review.
France and Italy resist EU plan to bar former Russian combatants
Rome and Paris fear the measure could open the door to a blanket entry ban on all Russian citizens.
EU governments ease ‘green’ fund rules for fossil fuel firms
The move would loosen a proposal by the European Commission, which had sought to bar firms increasing the supply of coal, oil and gas.
German court jails Saudi man for life over Magdeburg Christmas market attack
Prosecutors had charged him with six counts of murder and 338 of attempted murder.
Defence firms press ahead with European listings despite stock slump
Franco-German tank maker KNDS has announced plans to float on the Paris and Frankfurt stock exchanges.
Kallas names Ollongren as EU diplomatic service chief
As Dutch defence minister, Ollongren backed early military support for Kyiv, including the supply of Stinger air defence rockets and anti-tank systems.
Iran demands NATO account for role in US-led war on Tehran
Iranian foreign ministry spokesman Esmaeil Baqaei said that remarks by Mark Rutte amounted to a confession of the bloc's involvement in the conflict.
Israel rules out Lebanon withdrawal even if Washington demands it
Benjamin Netanyahu said he had not sought Donald Trump's permission for last year's strikes on Iran as Israel held firm on its presence in the south of Lebanon.
Italy denies US used its bases to launch strikes on Iran
The Italian defence ministry said that Rutte's account gave a misleading impression by blurring routine support missions with combat operations.
Europe’s biggest military powers pledge stronger NATO role ahead of Ankara summit
Friedrich Merz hosted Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer, Giorgia Meloni and Donald Tusk for a meeting of the so-called E5 group.
Switzerland turns to France, Israel and South Korea for air defence as US Patriot delays mount
Neutral Bern is hunting a stopgap against long-range attacks while its delayed order of American missiles drags on, deepening friction with Washington.
Cepeda concedes Colombia run-off to De la Espriella
The candidate said he had decided to accept the result "which indicates that Abelardo de la Espriella is the new president of the Republic".
EU states eye Rwanda and Uzbekistan as sites for migrant return hubs
The European Commission has said about 28 per cent of people ordered to leave the bloc were returned in 2025.
EU regulator orders emergency checks on Airbus A380s over wing cracks
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued the airworthiness directive, requiring carriers to examine the wing mid-spar.
Merz backs pension overhaul lifting German retirement age towards 70
German Chancellor said the scheme would lift overall pension levels in the 2040s and 2050s, even through financial crises.
Putin accuses NATO of preparing for war on Russia
Russian President accused Ukrainian Volodymyr Zelensky of showing no interest in peace.
Macron offers French backing for Lebanon truce as Europe eyes post-UNIFIL role
The French president restated his country's commitment to Lebanon's sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Hungarian parliament approves reforms to unlock €16.4 billion in frozen EU funds
"Today we have taken a big step towards a functional and humane Hungary," Péter Magyar said.