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Latest news bulletin | June 21st, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, B…
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Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival
Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs.
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Dutch PM apologises for Moluccan soldiers’ mistreatment after Indonesian independence
Rob Jetten acknowledges grief and pain of Moluccan families as crowdfunded monument unveiled in Rotterdam The Dutch prime minister…
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France cancels events and restricts alcohol consumption amid brutal heatwave
Sports and nationwide music festival affected, with temperatures for some expected to reach 42C from Monday Authorities in France …
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UK's Starmer reportedly expected to resign on Monday
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to resign on Monday and set out a timetable for his departure, according to a …
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A Spectacular Finish to the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam
The Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam concluded with outstanding performances from the world’s top judoka. MURAO Sanshiro claimed a ninth Gra…
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A Ukrainian family built a community in Cleveland. Now, they face deportation
After the US said seeking affordable medical care for their son would not impede their re-entry, Tamila Vashchuk and her 10-year-o…
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Starmer reflecting on 'political realities' amid reports of imminent resignation
The British PM has repeatedly vowed to fight on in his role but has come under increasing pressure in recent weeks.
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These Gulf airlines are offering insurance to entice passengers back to the Middle East
Both Emirates and Etihad Airways have announced new insurance schemes which will protect travellers whose countries still list the…
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Berlin Open final suspended due to 'severe weather'
Organisers on Sunday suspended the final of the Berlin Open tennis tournament and have cleared everyone out of the event location …
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Madrid scraps public screening of Spain World Cup match over heat
The public screening of Spain's World Cup match against Saudi Arabia in Madrid later on Sunday has been cancelled because of extre…
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky gives Belarus stark warning as Kyiv’s drones hit Siberian oil refinery 2,000km away
‘If he doesn't do it, we'll do it,’ Mr Zelensky said as he warned Belarus to dismantle the stations
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UK's Starmer mulls 'political realities' after Burnham by-election
A member of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Cabinet said it would be "delusional" to pretend there was no threat to his position.…
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Summer solstice heatwave grips much of Europe as France restricts alcohol consumption
Sunday is the summer solstice, meaning the sun is at its strongest and UV levels will be high across the continent.
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‘This changes everything’: how Brexit altered Scotland’s political landscape
Former party leaders reflect on the turbulence that followed the referendum in which most Scottish voters backed the losing side T…
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Fuel sales halted in occupied Crimea as Ukraine targets oil facilities
Fuel had already been rationed due to shortages caused by Kyiv's attacks against supply routes in Russian-occupied territories.
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Zanzibar travel guide: Best things to do, where to stay and top tips for visitors
Tanzania's island paradise has emerged as one of the Indian Ocean's fastest-growing travel destinations.
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France presses ahead with Fête de la Musique despite extreme heat
France on Sunday prepared to host Fête de la Musique, its annual street music festival in boiling heat, with a third of the countr…
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Pressure mounts on UK Prime Minister Starmer amid reports he could resign within days
Embattled UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer was reflecting on the “political realities” facing his leadership, a senior minister said…
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Zelensky stripped of Poland's top award amid diplomatic spat
Ukraine's president has returned a state decoration he received from Poland amid a diplomatic spat. Poland stripped Volodymyr Zele…
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Hegseth’s review of Nato allies appears out of step with what they are already doing
The defense secretary is telling European leaders things they already know
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‘A flying White House’: President Trump unveils the new Air Force One
Converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, the new Air Force One will serve as a temporary presidential aircraft until Boein…
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Russia pauses fuel sales as Ukrainian strikes kill several, wound dozens in Crimea
A massive Ukrainian barrage in Russian-occupied Crimea killed at least four people and wounded dozens, Moscow-backed authorities t…
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Row between Poland and Ukraine over medals intensifies
After Poland’s president stripped his Ukrainian counterpart of the country’s highest state honour, current and former Ukrainian of…