17-year-old French boy beaten to death in ambush, filmed by laughing assailants
Louis was rushed to hospital in critical condition, placed in an artificial coma, and succumbed to his injuries.
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ICC judges sue US over sanctions, claim Trump seek to ‘influence Court decisions’
Three judges from the International Criminal Court argue the measures were imposed because of judicial decisions made at the Hague-based court.
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Le Pen warns against blind alignment with Trump after Iran
She rejected the idea that personal disagreements between leaders should define international relations.
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Rutte says US aircraft used Italian bases in Iran operation, clashing with Rome’s non-belligerence stance
Defence Minister Guido Crosetto said the NATO chief had created a misleading impression.
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.
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Zelensky snubs Poland over Ukraine recovery conference in Gdańsk
The Ukrainian leader rejected suggestions the dispute stemmed from Ukraine's actions, saying on Sunday that Nawrocki was motivated by domestic politics.
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.
Trump rounds on Spain as he accuses NATO allies of failing the US over Iran
The US president singled out the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain, arguing they had let Washington down during the six-week conflict.
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.
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Italy blocks Steve Bannon’s academy, case could now reach Strasbourg court
The dispute unfolds against a backdrop of heightened transatlantic political tension, following recent criticism by Donald Trump of Giorgia Meloni.
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 observers reject Gustavo Petro’s election fraud claims in Colombia
The mission, which deployed around 150 observers, had also monitored the first round in May and reached similar conclusions.
Denmark to send recruits to Greenland
The decision is reportedly intended to bolster the permanent and rotational military footprint, support joint exercises, and enhance sovereignty protection.
Sánchez denies corruption crisis in Spain, blames media for ‘false image’
The Prime Minister’s remarks come amid mounting pressure on his minority government.
Amnesty International criticises new Hungarian government over rule-of-law concerns
The controversy follows Péter Magyar’s demand earlier this year that Sulyok resign, after the president refused to step down.
French senate report labels ‘masculinism’ a threat to democracy, women’s rights and call for EU action
French lawmakers warn that repeated exposure to such material can foster resentment, anti-democratic attitudes and hostility towards women.
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.
Germany funds fridges in Colombia while removing them from domestic trains
The broader project has received additional international funding, but Germany has been a major contributor.
High energy prices force Playmobil to end production in Germany
Around 350 jobs are affected at the Dietenhofen site, which specialised in the manufacture of the popular toys.
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Polish right sees Bardella as key future ally for reforming the EU
Both PiS and Confederation will have noted how the last majority PiS government got into conflict with the EU’s top brass.
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.
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War economy? Hegseth urges record US defence spending to protect growth
US defence secretary said the greatest threat to national security was under-investment in the military rather than the growing national debt.
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.
Spanish police arrest six in corruption raid on Socialist-run town hall
Carlos Martínez, the PSOE leader in the Castilla y León region and Soria's mayor for 19 years until April, said he viewed the investigation with "total tranquillity".
Petition forces Daniel Cohn-Bendit to cancel Montpellier event over historic paedophilia comments
Local resident Bérengère Dubus launched the Change.org petition, describing the invitation as “an insult to all victims and a blank cheque for paedophilia”.
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.
Von der Leyen plans Armenia trip to bolster pro-EU Pashinyan
The visit was tentatively set for around July 1, though the arrangements had not been finalised.