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The prestigious architecture awards Prix Versailles have announced the shortlist of the most beautiful emporiums for 2026 – with a special focus on retail spaces. The locations of these luxury shops stretch from Beijing to Beverly Hills, with only two locations in Europe this year. “The projects included on the World’s Most Beautiful Emporiums List for 2026 draw from the foundations of their brand’s history and culture, and from the emotions and expertise that, in dialogue with the environment all around them, have turned these places into hot spots for creation and inspiration,” states Jérôme Gouadain, Secretary General of the…

Previously, e-commerce giants were able to ship millions of ultra-cheap, tax-free individual packages directly from Chinese factories to European consumers, avoiding customs duties entirely. To end this structural advantage and protect local European retailers, the EU has eliminated this exemption, introducing a flat-rate customs duty of €3 that applies to each product category within a parcel rather than once per parcel. If a shopper buys a shirt, a pair of sunglasses and a bag in a single order, they will now face a €9 customs charge on a low-cost bundle that previously entered the continent completely free of charge. The…

Night shots show Morocco fans gathering at Monterrey’s Macroplaza, singing, dancing and chanting alongside Mexican supporters ahead of the Round of 32 World Cup match against the Netherlands. It is Morocco’s first stop in Mexico after group-stage matches in the United States, where they drew with Brazil and beat Scotland and Haiti to reach the knockouts. Monterrey hosts the Round of 32 match at Estadio BBVA on Monday, with the winner set to face Canada in the next round after their opening knockout win over South Africa.

We knew it was coming, and nearly a year after the announcement of their engagement, frenzied speculation continues as Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding date could be approaching. Rumours are circulating online that the happy couple are planning to get married this week, and while wedding plans have been shrouded in secrecy, all signs point to a massive venue in New York City. Here’s everything you need to know about rumours surrounding the upcoming wedding. When’s the big date? There hasn’t been any official confirmation, but Friday 3 July is the day that seems to be on everyone’s agenda.…

And there’s always the continuity candidate, Reeves herself, who has been trying to cling to the job despite briefings from Burnham’s camp that she would be moved to a lesser role. Move fast, don’t break things But perhaps the biggest problem for Burnham and his choice for No. 11 will be the need for speed. A difficult budget is expected in the fall, and a countdown of economic forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility will start ticking 10 weeks before the chancellor delivers it. Curtice said it is possible to tweak some definitions under Britain’s fiscal rules to allow…

Published on 29/06/2026 – 12:18 GMT+2 A delegation from the Venice Commission will visit Hungary on Thursday to discuss a constitutional reform put forward by the government, Euronews has learned from the body’s spokesperson. The Venice Commission is the Council of Europe’s advisory body on constitutional law. Hungarian President Tamás Sulyok requested the Commission’s assessment after the government of Prime Minister Péter Magyar initiated his removal through a constitutional amendment. The Commission is examining the draft legislation under a fast-track procedure. The spokesperson did not disclose whom the experts will meet during their visit. Both the president and the government…

Published on 29/06/2026 – 13:17 GMT+2 Australian police said on Monday that a Thai airline employee was arrested and charged for allegedly importing more than 1 kilogram of heroin into Melbourne. The 26-year-old woman was on duty on board an international flight when she arrived at Melbourne Airport on Thursday. She was arrested after raising suspicions during a baggage screening, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) said in a statement on its website. It said an X-ray and further examinations found white powder concealed in the linings of her 12 tote bags and the initial test reportedly returned a positive result…

In its Annual Economic Report, published on Sunday, the Bank for International Settlements (BIS), known as the central bank for central banks, warned that the enormous spending on AI is accumulating financial vulnerabilities that could amplify any future shock and spread from markets into the wider economy. Presenting the findings, BIS general manager Pablo Hernández de Cos said the message was one of “urgency”, with policymakers urged to act before any reversal makes the eventual adjustment more painful. At the core of the warning is the scale of the spending, despite massive investment having supported global growth over the past…

“Burnham won’t solve your problems, because Labour cannot solve your problems,” Farage has said. “His plan for government is to act as continuity Starmer, and hope the rest of us are too stupid to notice.” There are early attempts to chip away at his right to govern. Reform has already called for an immediate general election — a prospect Badenoch’s Tories, polling considerably worse — are resisting. Reform insiders hope he’ll run into the same fundamental problems that hobbled Starmer in office. “He’ll have a fresh look, but he won’t be able to deliver anything and will become associated with the Labour…

With the resignation of Keir Starmer, the UK is set to have its seventh prime minister in 10 years. This is a far cry from a country that was once touted for its ability to produce stable and long-lasting governments compared to other European nations, due to its first-past-the-post voting system, the principle of parliamentary sovereignty and its evolutionary tradition of governance. Since 2016, the political turmoil and polarisation that followed the Brexit referendum, frequent scandals in the previous right-wing Conservative government, and an ailing economy have meant that not a single British prime minister has managed to survive a…