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BRUSSELS — The U.S. order to suspend foreigners’ access to Anthropic’s latest models is a stark reminder for Europe that it’s heavily reliant on American AI models — and that the window to change that is closing. The U.S. Commerce Department on Friday ordered Anthropic to cut non-U.S. citizens’ access to the company’s latest models. Anthropic suspended access for everyone, including U.S. citizens. Europe got the message: for the first time, Washington had pulled the plug on Europeans’ access to U.S. cutting-edge technology. The use of a “kill switch,” long seen as a hypothetical threat, is a wake-up call for…
Thousands of New York Knicks fans celebrated across the city on Saturday night after the team defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 to win its first NBA championship since 1973. Supporters gathered outside Madison Square Garden and at watch parties across the city before pouring into the streets at the final buzzer. Fans cheered, waved team colours, took photos and chanted as fireworks lit up the night sky. Many described the victory as a historic moment for the city, ending a 53-year wait for an NBA title. Drivers honked their horns while strangers hugged and celebrated together in scenes of…
Which city will be next to follow suit? After several major urban areas such as Toulouse and Clermont-Ferrand, the town of Moulins (19,000 inhabitants) has in turn introduced (source in French) on Friday a night-time curfew for under-16s for the duration of the FIFA World Cup. This measure follows several episodes of urban violence in recent weeks, notably after PSG’s Champions League victory. In the Pink City, the effects of this curfew will be seen for the first time on Saturday evening, coinciding with the highly anticipated clash between Brazil and Morocco. The municipality led by Jean-Luc Moudenc, a centre-right…
Published on 14/06/2026 – 9:32 GMT+2 The order issued by the mayor of Villasimius, Gianluca Dessì, banning adults from putting up beach umbrellas and allowing shade only for children and over-65s, is stirring controversy. To enjoy the paradise of Punta Molentis, one of the most renowned gems of Sardinia, bathers will also have to fork out an entrance fee of 10 euros per person. The strict measure, in force from 6 June to 31 October 2026, stems from the need to protect the coastline’s fragile ecosystem, which was hit dramatically by a devastating fire on 27 July 2025 that endangered…
Published on 14/06/2026 – 9:14 GMT+2 The British government announced on Sunday that its forces had intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, in what it said was the “first UK-led operation of its kind”. In a press release, Westminster said Royal Marine Commandos and law enforcement officers from the National Crime Agency (NCA) had boarded the Russian vessel Smyrtos early on Sunday morning in an operation that lasted six hours. The marines and NCA officers were supported by Chinook, Merlin and Wildcat helicopters, a Royal Air Force P-8 and the Royal Navy ships HMS Sutherland…
By Peter Barabas and Euronews Doha bureu Published on 14/06/2026 – 7:12 GMT+2 Qatar celebrated long into the night after claiming the first World Cup point in the nation’s history, thanks to a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser against Switzerland in San Francisco. Miro Muheim inadvertently headed into his own net in the 94th minute under pressure from Qatar’s Boualem Khoukhi, rescuing a point for Al-Annabi, who weathered sustained Swiss pressure throughout much of the match. Credit also goes to goalkeeper Mahmoud Abunada, who produced a series of crucial saves to keep Qatar in the contest. He was named man of the match…
Wealth in retirement varies dramatically across Europe, shaping living standards well beyond what pension income alone can provide. In some countries, older households hold more than 30 times as much wealth as those in others, highlighting how housing, pensions and family support can shape financial security later in life. So, which countries have the wealthiest over-65s? The European Central Bank’s Household Finance and Consumption Survey (HFCS), published in mid-2023, provides comparative data on the wealth of older people. In the euro area, households aged 65-74 have a median net wealth of €185,300. Among 22 European countries, this ranges from €36,300…
Published on 14/06/2026 – 7:55 GMT+2 The New York Knicks celebrated their first NBA Championship in more than 50 years on Saturday night after they completed a 4-1 series win against the San Antonio Spurs. The Knicks ended their 53-year wait for the title on the back of a 45-point game for guard Jalen Brunson, beating French star Victor Wembanyama’s Spurs 94-90. It was another comeback victory for New York, who dug deep to claw themselves back into the contest after going down double digits. Speaking after the game, Brunson, who scored 15 points in the fourth quarter, said: “I…
Are the major capitals of the world losing their allure? For travellers keen to move away from cookie-cutter itineraries, that may well be the case. According to WorldHotels, a global brand of independent luxury and lifestyle hotels within the BWH Hotels portfolio, underdog destinations and lesser-known capital cities are emerging as compelling alternatives. These locations offer fewer crowds, but richer atmosphere and authentic glimpses into local culture and everyday life. WorldHotels latest report finds that the rise in popularity among standout stays in lesser-known destinations reflects “a growing shift in modern travel”, where “travellers are moving beyond the world’s most…
Denmark’s Den Gamle By (National Open-Air Museum of Urban History and Culture) is celebrating after winning the coveted European Museum of the Year Award. The Aarhus based arts centre collected the title on Saturday night at the EMYA award’s ceremony in Bilbao, Spain. Presenting the prize, EMYA’s co-chair and jury member Daniëlle Kuijten described Den Gamle By as “a pioneering institution that brings together historical and contemporary urban environments to address urgent contemporary questions, including migration, sustainability and social justice.” Den Gamle By is an open-air museum of urban history that was created “by (ordinary) people about (ordinary) people”. The…