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Published on 07/06/2026 – 11:57 GMT+2 European leaders will meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Downing Street in London in a few hours to discuss increasing pressure on Russia as it faces military setbacks in Ukraine. The meeting, set to start at 6:30 p.m. CEST, will bring together Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer. It comes days after Zelenskyy publicly appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the more than four-year war, proposing direct talks in an open letter published ahead of the St. Petersburg International Economic…
At first sight, it could look like a scene from a Western: a man on horseback crossing the pastures to guard the livestock. Only this is not Texas, but Canale Monterano, where the figure of the buttero embodies the history and identity of the Lazio Maremma. Here, however, the horse is not a symbol of the past but a working tool and a direct link with a centuries-old tradition that continues to shape the area, with practices handed down from generation to generation and safeguarded above all by the Butteri di Canale Monterano association. Unlike US cowboys, who are historically…
Both the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the Lebanese Armed Forces confirmed the strike on Saturday. The Lebanese military published photos showing the vehicle completely destroyed. Beirut described the strike as “an Israeli aggressive and barbaric raid,” while the IDF said the vehicle had been moving “suspiciously towards IDF soldiers” in an “active combat zone.” “The IDF is reviewing the incident, and lessons will be learned accordingly. The IDF operates against the Hezbollah terrorist organization, not against the Lebanese Army,” the Israeli military said in a statement. Clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group continued over the weekend after…
A series of earthquakes struck the northern Gulf of Evia at around 13:00 on Sunday, with the shaking lasting about 20 seconds and several more quakes following within minutes. According to preliminary data, the strongest quake reached a magnitude of approximately 5.2. Scientists are closely monitoring developments over the next 48 hours to assess the evolution of the seismic activity and determine whether further significant shocks may occur. According to the mayor of Mantoudi, landslides have been reported at several points along the local road network. The earthquakes were also felt in Athens, where residents reported noticeable shaking across several…
Published on 07/06/2026 – 13:06 GMT+2 “Europe needs to open a new chapter regarding its relationship with China,” warned Manfred Weber, head of the European People’s Party in the European Parliament, in remarks to Bild am Sonntag. “The era of naivety is over,” he said, urging the bloc to defend its economic interests more clearly and consistently and to reset its relationship with China. Ahead of the EU summit on 18 June, several member states, led by France, are pressing for a firmer line on Beijing, warning that Chinese overproduction and low-priced exports are undercutting an already fragile European economy.…
Cruises have long been established in the mainstream travel market. Many holidaymakers like the fact that they can visit several destinations without constantly changing hotels; the room travels with them, costs are predictable, and the organisational effort remains manageable. Demand has risen in recent years, both on the high seas and on inland waterways, and this trend is likely to continue in 2026. River cruising in particular is on the rise. According to the German Travel Association (DRV), cruises were among the most dynamic areas of the German travel market in 2025. German holidaymakers spent around 6.7 billion euros on…
Thousands of people gathered along one of Mexico City’s main avenues on Saturday in an attempt to set a Guinness World Record for the world’s largest human wave. Aerial footage showed participants raising their arms in unison as the wave stretched for nearly a kilometre through the capital. Many attendees wore football jerseys and waved Mexican flags as excitement builds ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which kicks off in just a few days. The event also featured traditional dancers and performers in World Cup-themed Day of the Dead costumes, combining football fever with Mexican culture in a colourful…
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Published on 07/06/2026 – 9:10 GMT+2 Pope Leo XIV called for an end to “polarising narratives” and “sterile simplifications” on Saturday as he embarks on a week-long visit to Spain expected to focus on the divisive issue of immigration. The pontiff also thanked Spain, whose Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has clashed with US President Donald Trump over Iran and with Israel over the war in Gaza, for its “faithful adherence to international law and multilateralism”. Speaking at the royal palace in Madrid, where he was received by King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia, he praised Spain’s “active commitment to peace…
Published on 07/06/2026 – 8:08 GMT+2 Polls opened in Kosovo on Sunday morning as the Western Balkan country holds another snap election — its third parliamentary vote in just over a year. Public frustration in the Western Balkan country has mounted over persistent political gridlock. The vote follows months of institutional paralysis. A deeply divided parliament failed to elect a new president in April, worsening a crisis triggered by inconclusive elections in February 2025. Prime Minister Albin Kurti’s Vetëvendosje party emerged as the largest force in the February 2025 election, but fell short of securing a governing majority, leading to…