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Ursula von der Leyen is only a year and a half into her second term, but Brussels is already whispering about a third. Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart examine what is fueling the speculation — from her sweeping overhaul of the European Commission to concerns that more power is being concentrated at the top. Then, they explain why the U.S.-Iran peace deal has brought down oil and gas prices, but has not ended Europe’s energy worries. And they take a first look at W, a new “made in Europe” social media platform hoping to challenge X with verified users, European…
Kazakhstan’s Zhetysu region is hosting the first Paragliding World Cup ever held in Central Asia, attracting around 150 pilots from 33 countries. The competition, which runs until June 28, combines elite aerial sport with spectacular mountain scenery. Organisers hope the event will boost the international profile of the region, showcasing its world-class flying conditions, natural beauty and growing appeal as an adventure tourism destination in the region.
Beim G7-Gipfel geht es heute unter anderem auch um die digitale Souveränität Europas. Wie unvorbereitet der Kontinent ist, hat sich zuletzt gezeigt, als die US-Regierung das KI-Unternehmen Anthropic zwingen wollte, seine neuesten Modelle „Fable 5“ und „Mythos 5“ nur US-Bürgern zugänglich zu machen. Gordon Repinski über den Besuch von Anthropic-CEO Dario Amodei und anderen Tech-CEOs in Évian. Außerdem: Jasper Bennink von „Technologie & KI am Morgen“ berichtet aus Paris, wo Digitalminister Karsten Wildberger auf der Messe Viva Tech in Paris dabei ist. Im 200-Sekunden-Interview: Vor dem Bundesparteitag der Linkspartei stellt sich Co-Chefin Ines Schwerdtner den Fragen. Sie verteidigt den demokratischen…
Not everyone is convinced. “If they could, they would shoot Malagò between the eyes,” joked a second former Italian sports official. Last-ditch plot With less than a week to go until the election, the government’s dream of placing the FIGC under administration is losing steam. Formally, the authority to do so rests with CONI, not with the government. Besides, the conditions that warrant such a move — such as serious misconduct or the disruption to the smooth running of football tournaments — haven’t been met. Giovanni Malagò delivers a speech during the 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Paralympic Games closing ceremony in…
Trump’s comments came after leaders from the G7 and European Union met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss the war, which is in its fifth year. Four European officials with direct knowledge of the talks said the leaders agreed to increase economic pressure on Moscow and force Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. Trump said he met with French President Emmanuel Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and added that he planned to hold bilateral talks with Zelenskyy later on Tuesday. Heading into the summit, some European officials expressed concerns that Trump, now freed from spending much…
The declaration name-checks Trump, saying that with the U.S. and Iran having reached an agreement to end hostilities, it is now easier to take more economic measures against Russia. “We consider this the right moment to proceed with additional measures, as President Trump has delivered a deal that we support in reopening the Strait of Hormuz,” the declaration reads. The leaders, who are meeting in Evian-les-Bains for a three-day G7 summit, also committed themselves to “increase the delivery of air defence capacities, additional systems and interceptors, and long-range capabilities” to Ukraine and “to consider extending to Ukraine the benefit of…
Published on 17/06/2026 – 1:22 GMT+2 United States law enforcement has arrested five people suspected of plotting attacks on the UFC Freedom 250 event held at the White House last Sunday, FBI Director Kash Patel announced, describing a rapid multi-state operation that neutralised the threat before it could materialise. Patel said the FBI first learned of a potential threat on 10 June, four days before the mixed martial arts event took place on the South Lawn, and moved quickly alongside partners at the Department of Justice. “On June 10, FBI and our law enforcement partners became aware of a potential…
D’un côté, les dirigeants des pays du G7. De l’autre, les patrons des entreprises d’intelligence artificielle parmi les plus importantes. Le déjeuner prévu mercredi à Evian suscite d’autant plus d’intérêt qu’il intervient quelques jours après que l’administration américaine a forcé la start-up Anthropic à désactiver ses modèles d’IA les plus avancés. Une onde de choc s’est propagée à travers le monde, notamment en France, où dirigeants et candidats à la présidentielle y sont tous allés de leur appel à un réveil des Européens face aux Américains dans le secteur de la tech. Anthony Lattier en discute avec Tiphaine Saliou et…
Musk’s lawyer Joachim Steinhöfel labeled the outcome a clear victory. “The libelous defamation of Mr. Musk by ZDF was journalistically completely unjustifiable,” Steinhöfel told POLITICO. “Thus, I am pleased by our successful enforcement of the cease-and-desist undertaking.” The legal battle focuses on the anti-immigrant riots that shook Northern Ireland last week. Belfast endured several nights of violence, with mobs attacking property linked to migrant communities, leaving police scrambling to contain the unrest. As tensions escalated, British far-right activist Tommy Robinson and founder of the far-right Restore UK party Rupert Lowe promoted the protests online. Musk amplified their posts on X,…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he hopes to bring Russia’s war in Ukraine to an end before next winter or at least secure a ceasefire by then, as he warned that Moscow shows no genuine willingness to negotiate. Speaking after discussions with G7 leaders, Zelenskyy said there was a growing consensus among western allies that Russian President Vladimir Putin is deliberately avoiding direct talks and prolonging the conflict. “Everyone sees that there is no desire on Russia’s part to end this – that it is playing games, that it is Putin who does not want to end it. But…