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Published on 21/06/2026 – 16:09 GMT+2 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is weighing up the current “political realities” amid reports that he is set to step down next week, the UK’s business secretary has said. Speaking with the BBC’s Laura Kuenssberg on Sunday, Peter Kyle said Starmer was “taking the time to think through what the political realities are today compared to last week”. “We will find a way for this to be, whatever unfolds, a functional process,” Kyle added. The Observer reported on Saturday that Starmer is expected to announce his resignation on Monday while laying out a timetable…
The US-Israel attack on Iran has seen travel to the Middle East plummet, with early estimates putting the cost to the tourism sector at €515 million a day. While the ceasefire in April saw some tourists return to the region, and we expect the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the US this week will also have an impact, there is still one major barrier to travel: Insurance. Foreign offices across the globe issue travel advisories based on things like civil unrest, war and terrorism, and travelling to a country against this advice can invalidate your travel…
French authorities are restricting public drinking in parts of Paris as a severe heatwave in parts of Europe collides with one of the country’s biggest street-party nights. A police order issued ahead of the Fête de la Musique bans the consumption of stronger alcoholic drinks from 8 a.m. Sunday along stretches of the popular Canal Saint-Martin, including parts of Quai de Valmy and Quai de Jemmapes. From 1 p.m., takeaway sales of the same categories of alcohol are also banned in the area, though licensed restaurants and bars are exempt. The order goes further along the Seine, where authorities banned…
Crimea’s Kremlin-installed leadership moved Sunday to cut off civilian access to fuel, a sign that Ukraine’s campaign against Russian logistics is putting pressure on the occupied peninsula far beyond the front line. Sergey Aksyonov, Moscow’s top official in Crimea, said in a Telegram post that from 9 a.m. local time, gas stations across the peninsula would stop selling fuel to individuals and businesses — whether by cash, card or fuel coupons. Fuel would be reserved, he said, only for state services responsible for maintaining “life support and security” in Crimea. The move follows a wave of reported Ukrainian attacks on…
Published on 21/06/2026 – 13:07 GMT+2 France has banned alcohol at the annual Fête de la Musique festival in Paris as a heatwave continues to grip Europe over the weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach 35°C in Paris on Sunday, while parts of southern France and Spain are set to touch 40°C. Météo-France says more than 30 French departments are under a red heat warning on Sunday, including Gironde and the Paris region. Locals and tourists have nevertheless been making the most of the sun in the French capital, flocking to canals and parks over the weekend. Emmanuel Grégoire, the…
Updated: 21/06/2026 – 10:50 GMT+2 Japanese fans once again cleaned the stands after Japan’s 4-0 World Cup victory over Tunisia, continuing a tradition that has become a symbol of respect and sportsmanship. Supporters collected rubbish in the stadium before leaving, a gesture that has drawn admiration at every World Cup since 1998. … More
By یورونیوز & AP Published on 21/06/2026 – 11:46 GMT+2•Updated 12:04 President Donald Trump has unveiled a new Air Force One, a converted Boeing 747 previously owned by Qatar that will now serve as the official aircraft for the US president. The redesigned jet replaces the iconic Kennedy-era pale blue livery with a more striking colour scheme featuring a navy blue underside, a red stripe running along the fuselage and a large American flag on the tail. The presidential seal is displayed beside the forward boarding door used by the president. “This plane was transformed into a flying White House at…
It’s been a big few years for astrotourism, with the solar maximum bringing the strongest northern lights shows in a decade and the Artemis II mission filling a new generation with space-related wonder. It shows no signs of slowing down, either, with an eclipse across Greenland, Iceland and Spain this August and the ‘eclipse of the century’ coming up in 2027. Now, there’s a new astrotourism centre to look forward to that’s set to open in the desert near Saudi Arabia’s AlUla. While AlUla is perhaps best known for the UNESCO-listed archaeological site Hegra, the area is also home to…
“I’m looking forward to starting the technical talks with the Iranians, the Pakistanis, and the Qataris,” Vance told reporters before departing Joint Base Andrews. “There’s a lot to discuss, but we’re going to go through it all.” The immediate test is the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries roughly a fifth of global oil supplies. Iran said on Saturday that it would close the strait in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon, which Tehran says violated commitments tied to the ceasefire. U.S. officials disputed that account. Central Command said commercial vessels continued transiting the waterway, and Vance said…
As temperatures soar across France, the troglodyte village of Trôo is drawing attention for an unusual advantage: homes carved directly into rock that stay cool even during extreme heat. Located north of Tours, the village is known for its cave dwellings, some of which are still inhabited today. Residents say the thick layers of surrounding rock maintain a stable indoor temperature throughout the year, reducing the need for air conditioning in summer and helping retain warmth in winter. Dominique Opéron, who lives in one of the homes, says temperatures inside remain around 20 degrees Celsius even when the outside temperature…