Kremlin spokesman admits ‘special military operation’ has become ‘a real war’
Russian domestic law and state media have largely avoided the term “war” for the conflict, with critics of that framing facing prosecution under strict legislation.
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Explosions hit Damascus during Macron’s visit to Syria
The Interior Ministry said four of the wounded were police officers and that no deaths had been reported.
France World Cup win against Paraguay spirals into an international dispute
Emmanuel Macron weighed in on a dispute sparked by racist remarks from Paraguayan Senator Celeste Amarilla directed at France captain Kylian Mbappé.
Seven out of 10 ‘unaccompanied foreign minors’ in Spain found to be 18 or older
The figures come from medical and documentary checks carried out on thousands of young migrants who arrived claiming to be minors.
Moldovan opposition parties snub prime minister talks and demand early elections
The move has deepened a political crisis set off by the resignation of Alexandru Munteanu on July 3.
UK sanctions Russians over nerve agents used to kill Navalny
The UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office announced the measures, targeting seven individuals and two scientific research institutes.
Italian publishers drop ‘anti-fascist’ pledge for Rome book fair after Meloni intervention
The Italian Publishers Association announced that it was withdrawing the measure after weeks of political controversy and objections from publishers.
Hamas dissolves Gaza governing body to make way for ‘technocrats’
"The head of the government's emergency committee Mohammed al-Farra has officially submitted his resignation".
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Polish row over Tusk government’s transfer of Patriot missiles to Ukraine
Polish PM had said that his government would be careful about further financial commitments to Ukraine.
Vouzela wildfire comes under control as Portugal endures record fire spell
More than 1,000 firefighters stayed on the ground for mopping-up and surveillance, tackling any flare-ups.
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Trump and Infantino: A World Cup alliance
Folarin Balogun's reprieve, granted after a call from Donald Trump, returned him to the US side, but Belgium knocked them out of a tournament long shadowed by FIFA's…
Bucharest district mayor unveils park named after Donald Trump
Daniel Băluță said the "Donald Trump Romanian-American Friendship Park" would celebrate shared values between the two countries.
Poland says US troop rotation to resume within weeks
Polish defence minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz announced the move at a defence industry event in Bydgoszcz, northern Poland.
Belgian police arrest six minors accused of planning chemical attack on school
Within the group, members also referred to school shootings, extremist groups and past acts of violence, police said.
Porsche announces up to 4,000 additional job cuts amid industry pressures
The company, part of the struggling Volkswagen Group, employs around 40,000 people worldwide, with the majority based in Germany.
FIFA under fire for changing own rules after Trump phone call overturns red card
US President publicly welcomed the decision on social media, writing: “Thank you to FIFA for doing what was right, and reversing a great injustice”.
Russia bears the brunt as Ukraine war casualties pass two million
Combined Russian and Ukrainian casualties have exceeded 2 million, with Russia bearing by far the heavier toll.
Trump renews attack on Meloni
The exchange marks a further deterioration in relations between Washington and Rome.
Thieves steal jewels worth millions in another high-profile French heist
Gendarmes have launched an investigation, but no arrests have been reported so far.
YouTube warns UK creators over plan to boost public broadcasters
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage described the proposals as "appalling state censorship".
Left-wing extremists hunt down conservative journalists at AfD party congress in Erfurt
Clashes between demonstrators and police erupted throughout the day, alongside repeated outbreaks of violence.
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German Greens want to appear more macho
The push comes as the party, traditionally strong among younger, urban and female voters, look to broaden their appeal amid declining support.
Zelensky says conditions for a ‘dignified peace’ will emerge within months
Ukrainian President pressed allies for more air defences, describing interceptor missiles for Patriot batteries as a priority.
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Panic stations over ‘hospitalgate’ as Tusk threatens his party with purges
Health Minister Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda is under heavy pressure and lacks any political allies to protect her from being dismissed.
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Italian parliament to consider remigration bill after activists submit 150,000 signatures
The proposal, drafted by the Remigration and Reconquest Committee, exceeded the 50,000 signatures required under Artic.le 71 of the Italian Constitution
Germany weighs denying AfD ministers access to classified files
Defence Minister said the Government was examining closely who could be granted such access.
Dutch police detain 33 as Morocco World Cup win again sparks unrest
Most of the arrests came in The Hague, where riot officers deployed water cannon to clear crowds in the Schilderswijk district.
Vance says Britain ‘failed by its leadership for a long time’
US Vice President argued his criticism came "from a perspective of love and admiration", even when it was provocative.
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Trump likens sinking the Spanish fleet to his strikes on Iran as the US turns 250
A Fourth of July of heat and evening storms upended Washington's celebrations, delaying the President's speech for hours and pushing it back to near midnight.
Hungary’s Magyar files amendment to remove President Sulyok
Human Rights Watch and Amnesty International Hungary, both long-standing critics of Orbán, questioned the process.