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The case against Putin: Can tribunals bring justice?

A new special tribunal is to prosecute leading Russian politicians, including President Vladimir Putin, for the war of aggression against Ukraine. Legal action is already underway in other courts.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Women's Euro 2025: 5 things to know

Sixteen of Europe's premier women's national teams are set to compete for continental supremacy. DW has you covered on the key facts as the tournament opens in Switzerland.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Women's Euro 2025: Five things to know

Sixteen of Europe's premier women's national teams are set to compete for continental supremacy. DW has you covered on the key facts as the tournament opens in Switzerland.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Controversial German-Brazilian nuclear agreement turns 50

On June 27, 1975, Germany and Brazil signed a treaty on cooperation in the field of nuclear energy. Despite Germany's nuclear phaseout, it still applies today.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Watch: Stars arrive in Venice for Jeff Bezos wedding

Celebrities were seen in water taxis on Venice's canals in the lead up to the lavish multi-million dollar ceremony.

Published on: June 27, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Tariffs: France and Germany pursue different tacks towards US deal

France and Germany are at odds over the negotiating strategy on trade with the US, while the Commission is increasingly doubtful about securing a zero-tariff deal.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Von der Leyen touts EU-led alternative to mired WTO

European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen has proposed to EU leaders the launch of a Europe-led initiative to establish a structured trade cooperation with Asian countries, potentially laying the groundwork for an alternative to the gridlocked World Trade Organisation (WTO).

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

EU leaders leave Israel partnership on shelf despite pressure to act

Despite a report saying there areβ€œindications” that Israel was in breach of its human rights obligations over its ongoing war in Gaza,European leaders could only agree at their council summit on Thursday to "continue discussions" on a follow-up to the report.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Florida builds 'Alligator Alcatraz' despite protest

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has announced a plan to build an immigrant detention center in the heart of the Everglades. Native Americans are furious at the desecration of their ancestral lands.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU leaders play waiting game as US hints at tariff delay

The threat of Donald Trump’s trade tariffs and how the EU should best broker a transatlantic trade deal was one of the dilemmas faced by leaders at a European Council summit in Brussels.But a possible extension of the deadline for retaliatory tariffs beyond 9 July offers the EU more time to navigate its response.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Spain slams EU inaction on Israel trade deal

Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez wants the bloc to suspend a major trade deal with Israel over its Gaza conduct, but that looks unlikely. A brief hardening toward Israel appears to have dissipated after recent Iran tensions.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

β€˜Double standards’: Spain slams EU inaction on Israel deal

An EU report concluded Israel might be breaching human rights in Gaza. The bloc could suspend a major trade deal, but it won't. A brief hardening towards Israel appears to have dissipated after recent tensions with Iran.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

US State Department adviser wanted to boost French far-right leader Marine Le Pen

Samuel Samson, a political appointee, made the explosive recommendation as Le Pen eyes the presidency in 2027, two State Department officials tell POLITICO.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Three Palestinians killed in occupied West Bank in clashes with Jewish settlers

CCTV footage released by a human rights group on Thursday showed Israeli settlers attacking Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Apple rejigs App Store rules to stave off daily EU fines

The European Commission fined Apple 500 million in April for breaking the EU's Big Tech competition rules.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Elon Musk's AI chatbot struggled to fact-check Israel-Iran war, report says

Grok, developed by Elon Musk's xAI, has provided incorrect and inconsistent answers in response to users' queries about the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran, the Digital Forensic Research Lab says.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

No Russia sanctions greenlight until gas-imports solution, says Slovakia's Fico

Slovakia will block the adoption of the next round of Russian sanctions until the European Commission offers Bratislava guarantees on energy security.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Criminal who helped inspire 'Stockholm syndrome' theory dies

Olofsson rose to global notoriety in 1973 after a kidnapping and bank robbery in Norrmalmstorg, central Stockholm.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Siarhei Tsikhanouski: My release gives Belarusians hope

In his first big interview since his release, Belarusian opposition leader Siarhei Tsikhanouski spoke with DW about the conditions in prison, his wife's transformation and his hopes for the people of Belarus.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Iran's uranium stocks said to be intact, UK media citing European intelligence probe says

The initial European intelligence assessment is unlikely to go down well with US President Donald Trump who is currently engaged with a fight with his own spy agencies about the impact of the US strikes on three Iranian nuclear sites.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Armenia's PM offers to expose himself in escalating Church row

The bitter standoff between Nikol Pashinyan and the Church has seen arrests and an alleged coup plot.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Homes burn in Greece as wildfire sweeps through coastal towns

The flames quickly spread into residential areas, as Greece experienced its first heatwave of the summer.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

UK-style deal is best EU will get from Trump, Lithuanian president warns

But even that could prove an uphill struggle, Gitanas NausΔ—da said in an interview with POLITICO.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Defiant Bayrou won’t concede defeat on pension reform talks

French prime minister says an "impressive" number of agreements have been reached on tweaking pensions without putting the system further in the red.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU told to present options for Israel action, says Lithuanian president

Leaders from across the bloc agree that the humanitarian situation in Gaza is intolerable, Gitanas NausΔ—da told POLITICO.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Indonesian police suspect three Australian nationals of murder of man on Bali

Zivan Radmanovic, a 32-year-old from Melbourne, was killed just after midnight on 13 June at a villa near Munggu Beach in Bali’s Badung district.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

2025 Women's Euros: Who will taste success in Switzerland?

Sixteen teams will compete in the 2025 UEFA Women's Championships in Switzerland. Current European Champions England are looking to defend the title they won at Wembley four years ago.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Greece: Wildfire erupts near Athens amid heat wave

Greece is experiencing its first heat wave of the summer. A large wildfire broke out south of Athens, prompting evacuations as temperatures approached 40 degrees Celsius.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

MEPs seek Commission President von der Leyen's resignation with censure motion

Supporters of a motion of censure against Commission President Ursula von der Leyen hope it will put enough political pressure on her leadership to force a resignation – mirroring the 1999 downfall of Commission President Jacques Santer.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

International Space Station welcomes first astronauts from Poland, Hungary and India

NASA plans to abandon the International Space Station in 2030 after more than three decades of operation and is encouraging private ventures to replace it.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Bear disrupts flights at Yamagata Airport, forces runway closure

A bear sighting at Yamagata Airport disrupted over 10 flights on Thursday morning. Authorities believe the bear came from nearby woods and it hasn't been found yet.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Who is Lauren Sanchez? Journalist, pilot and Jeff Bezos' fiancee

The 55-year-old started her career as journalist and is also a pilot with a keen interest in aviation.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Kim Kardashian 'grandpa robber' dies month after trial

Didier Dubreucq, 69 years old, was diagnosed with lung cancer while in detention.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

EU admits Libyan authorities are 'dodgy' β€”Β but ramps up support anyway

The European Commission says it has no choice but to work with the 'dodgy' Libyan authorities, as it accuses officials in the country of forcing people onto dangerous boats.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Latest news bulletin | June 26th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: June 26, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews