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On Sunday, most of France was no longer on red alert, after more than a week of scorching heat, including several record-breaking days and nights. High temperatures are now moving eastward. The heat wave — the worst to ever to hit Western Europe — could not have occurred without humans heating the planet by burning fossil fuels, scientists said. Spanish researchers are attributing more than 210 fatalities to the heat — a number expected to increase. In France, several events have been canceled or postponed over the weekend, such as the Pride festival and the Solidays music festival, to avoid overloading hospitals which are already near their…
Published on 28/06/2026 – 10:46 GMT+2 More than 68,000 people are reportedly still missing in Venezuela after two earthquakes devastated parts of the country earlier this week. Back-to-back 7.2 and 7.5 magnitude tremors hit Venezuela on Wednesday, causing widespread destruction and killing 1,430 people. A further 3,238 people were injured. Emergency response teams have flown in from around the world to support the 30,000 Venezuelan specialists leading search and rescue efforts, as authorities race to recover survivors. Venezuela’s acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, said 24 countries have so far provided support, sending 521 tonnes of supplies, 86 canine teams and more…
Introducing the discussions on Friday, Cardinal Víctor Manuel Fernández, prefect of the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, argued that governments increasingly apply moral and legal principles according to political convenience rather than universal standards. “If a country is an enemy, it is condemned as undemocratic and sanctioned in various ways; but if it is an ally, the fact that it lacks freedom of expression, human rights or democracy is ignored,” he said. Turning to Europe, Fernández accused the EU of inconsistency in foriegn policy. “The European Union, in fact, imposes economic sanctions on one country, and sends financial…
Published on 28/06/2026 – 7:41 GMT+2 The US military launched fresh strikes against Iran on Saturday after Tehran targeted another vessel near the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said navy and air force jets targeted military surveillance infrastructure, communication systems, air defence sites, drone storage facilities, and mine-laying capabilities in response to an Iranian one-way drone attack on the Panama-flagged M/T Kiku oil tanker as it was transiting near the Strait. “After yesterday’s U.S. strikes in response to the Iranian attack on M/V Ever Lovely, Iran was given a chance to honor the ceasefire agreement but elected not to,”…
As heatwaves grip western Europe, all we’re thinking about right now is lying next to a pool (preferably with a cocktail in one hand and a book in the other). Not satisfied with the local lido, and looking for something a little special this summer? Then you might just want to check out one of these designer beach club pop-ups in Europe. Brands like Burberry, Gucci and Dior have all been taking over trendy destinations and putting their own spin on the sunbeds and umbrellas for several years now, and this is where they’re headed in 2026. Burberry at One&Only…
The nomination comes as the Trump administration continues to make immigration enforcement the centerpiece of its second-term agenda. ICE has expanded workplace raids and interior enforcement operations while relying more heavily on state and local law enforcement agencies through 287(g) agreements. But the agency has moved away from the flashy, and controversial, enforcement tactics championed by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem over the last few months. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, who was a senator from Oklahoma before joining the Cabinet, praised the nomination, saying Schroyer is “coming straight from the operational field” after leading large-scale enforcement efforts alongside state…
Portugal today has 725 more ultra-wealthy residents than it did five years ago. But who are these people? Where does their wealth come from? And why do they keep choosing Portugal as a place to live and invest? According to a recent study by British firm Knight Frank, the Prime International Residential Index (PIRI), the number of ultra-wealthy individuals — people with a net worth of at least €25mn (known as ultra-high-net-worth individuals, or UHNWIs) — has risen in Portugal by almost 50% over the past five years. In 2021, Portugal had 1,462 ultra-wealthy individuals. By 2026, according to Knight…
The iconic bus route 666 has returned to Poland, once again taking passengers from Kraków to the Baltic seaside town of Hel after a two-year absence. The route number was changed to 669 in 2023 following complaints from Christian groups over its association with the “number of the beast.” Now relaunched by FlixBus, the service has quickly regained its cult appeal. Some passengers boarded simply for the novelty of travelling on bus 666 to Hel, with one joking it was the “Highway to Hell.” Others admitted they were superstitious, saying they would avoid travelling on a bus with such a…
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić on Saturday announced that he will resign in the near future, paving the way for early presidential and parliamentary elections. “These are my last days and weeks as the republic’s president. After that, I will resign,” Vučić told supporters of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) at a rally in Belgrade on Saturday, according to media reports. His second and final mandate was due to expire in 2027. His announcement came amid persistent student-led anti-corruption demonstrations, which have been demanding early elections since the deaths of 16 people when a railway station roof collapsed in Novi Sad…
There is one thing that almost every study on weddings in Spain confirms, even if they do not always agree on the exact figure: getting married is expensive and, almost always, costs more than the couple had planned. What differs is the starting point. According to the 2026 Wedding Sector Report by ‘Bodas.net’, based on the testimonies of more than 2,000 couples who married in 2025, the average cost of a wedding in Spain stands at 25,183 euros, not including the honeymoon or the engagement ring. A different study, published by the financial platform Raisin and based on a survey…