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Published on 21/06/2026 – 9:19 GMT+2 US and Iranian delegations have arrived in Switzerland ahead of planned talks over implementing Washington and Tehran’s provisional peace agreement, the Swiss foreign ministry said on Sunday. The delegations are on their way to Bürgenstock in the Swiss canton of Nidwalden to begin negotiations. Representatives from Pakistan, which has acted as a key mediator between the sides, have also arrived in the country, the ministry added. Vice President JD Vance is due to take part in the technical talks and reportedly arrived at the Swiss air force’s Emmen Air Base at around 6 am,…
Climate activists are planning protests Sunday against FIFA’s sponsorship deal with Saudi state-owned oil and gas giant Aramco at World Cup sites and fan zones across the country. Organizer Zan Dubin told POLITICO the protests are aimed at pressuring FIFA to drop Aramco while calling attention to the way oil company advertising becomes part of fans’ World Cup memories, a practice she called “sportswashing,” even as greenhouse gas emissions from oil use drive global temperatures higher. The main action is set to take place outside SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles ahead of the Belgium-Iran match there. The protest represents an…
Published on 21/06/2026 – 8:03 GMT+2•Updated 8:08 Russian attacks on eastern Ukraine killed three people and injured 22 others, local authorities said on Sunday. Oleksandr Ganzha, the head of the Dnipropetrovsk Regional Military Administration, said one person died and nine were wounded following a wave of attacks on three districts of Dnipropetrovsk. “The enemy attacked more than 20 times with drones, artillery and air bombs,” he wrote in a post on Telegram. A 70-year-old woman died in a strike on the Nikopol district of the region, with a number of houses and a car also damaged, he added. Two businesses…
The damp air has seeped beneath my rain jacket and left me fully chilled, but ahead is my salvation – a wood-hewn table and benches under a little wooden roof. Our shivering hiking group huddles beneath the structure, which does little to block the wind, but it’s not long before our mood is considerably brightened. We’ve stopped at Popas la Cosma, which acts as a rest stop and accommodation for hikers, deep in the Eastern Carpathian mountains in Romania’s Bukovina region. Shepherd Cosma Crăciuneac and his family are one of the roughly 500 hosts along the 1,600km-long Via Transilvanica trail…
Published on 21/06/2026 – 7:14 GMT+2 On the island of Andros, visitors can explore five monasteries, including the oldest monastery in the Aegean Sea: the Holy Monastery of Panachrantos and Saint Panteleimon. Perched at an altitude of 600 meters on the northern slopes of Mount Gerakones, the monastery stands proudly like a fortress, having overlooked the island since 961 AD. It was founded by Nikephoros Phokas upon his return from the Byzantine campaign against the Arabs in Crete. In recent years, however, the historic monastery has also become a sanctuary for contemporary Greek art. Its imposing, restored tower now houses…
Wealthy migrants are turning away from Europe’s old favourites, the UK, France and Germany. A fresh study of high-net-worth migration conducted by Henley & Partners, a global investment migration consultancy that specialises in residence and citizenship planning, points to a widening divide across Europe. A handful of countries are cementing their appeal to globally mobile wealth, while some of the continent’s largest economies face mounting pressure in retaining their affluent residents. The Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2026, published this week, breaks with its previous format. Rather than counting how many millionaires move, it ranks countries using a Wealth Mobility…
Amid the World Cup excitement in Mexico City, an unexpected star has captured fans’ attention. Osito, an eight-year-old rescue dog, has become a viral sensation as he rides through the city on the back of his owner’s cargo bicycle dressed in Mexico’s national team colours. Supporters stop to take photos and videos with the friendly poodle mix, who has become a familiar sight around fan zones and match screenings. His owner, Jorge Rangel, says Osito’s growing popularity has turned him into a symbol of joy and companionship during the tournament.
Published on 20/06/2026 – 22:29 GMT+2 The Netherlands secured a powerful 5-1 win against Sweden, bouncing back to lead Group F after a disappointing World Cup opener against Japan that ended in a draw. Brian Brobbey led the team to an early two-point lead with back-to-back goals in the first half, and Cody Gakpo extended the lead to 3-0 just after halftime, scoring in the 47th minute off a cross from Denzel Dumfries. He matched Brobbey when he scored on a right-footed shot from the left box in the 54th minute. The Dutch gameplan to play out wide to open…
By Botagoz Marabayeva Published on 16/06/2026 – 5:43 GMT+2•Updated 20/06/2026 – 13:17 GMT+2 The 1-gigawatt project is expected to attract nearly €26 billion in total investment from global technology companies, helping meet growing demand for AI computing capacity. The initiative forms part of Kazakhstan’s recently adopted national strategy for digital transformation and artificial intelligence. Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said the country’s goal is “to create a platform for hosting global digital infrastructure.” Under the agreements, Kazakhstan’s Ministry of AI and Digital Development and Firebird will cooperate on the development of AI infrastructure powered by NVIDIA technology. The partners also plan to…
Welcome back, this newsletter comes to you from the hall of the Justus Lipsius, as I am getting kicked out from the premises of the European Council summit after a whirlwind week of high-stakes diplomacy running between the placid shores of Lake Geneva in Évian-les-Bains and a too-hot-to handle Brussels. Un jeune homme si brillant. Frankly, you have to give it to Emmanuel Macron. The French president orchestrated a near-perfect G7 summit, balancing a mix of flattery, self-interest, European charm and a bit of luck to land a joint declaration with a clear win for Ukraine — and stage the…