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But Szeptycki hasn’t been fired from the government and Tusk warned against comments that “embolden larger groups of people to feed xenophobia, contempt for people with different views, and contempt for people whose background does not fit the standards of pure Polishness.” Tusk, whose centrist Civic Platform party is locked in a political struggle with Nawrocki and PiS ahead of next year’s parliamentary election, warned that the escalating dispute with Kyiv could undermine Polish-Ukrainian unity and ultimately benefit Russia. Earlier this month, he called on Nawrocki and Zelenskyy to meet to iron out their differences, and warned: “Conflict serves Moscow’s interests. This…
By Romain Gutkind with AFP Published on 20/06/2026 – 10:48 GMT+2 A heatwave sweeping across France this week could be produce similar conditions to August 2003, when extreme heat led to the deaths of more than 14,800 people. This year, municipalities such as Biarritz and Limoges are calling for vulnerable people to be entered on local registers so that authorities can maintain contact and check they have everything they need to cope with the soaring temperatures. The heat will persist over mainland France over the weekend. On Saturday, temperatures will top 30C across the country, while some spots could pass the 40C mark…
Published on 20/06/2026 – 9:53 GMT+2•Updated 10:10 The USA sailed through to the knockout stages of the World Cup following a 2-0 win against Australia on Friday. The cohosts once again looked full of energy as they secured their spot in the last 32 in front of a packed-out crowd in Seattle. The goals – an own goal from Australia’s Cameron Burgess and a nod in from Alex Freeman following a big deflection – were far from pretty. But let that take nothing away from this US side, who finally look to be showing what they can do on the…
Jordan Bardella, leader of France’s National Rally and the frontrunner in presidential polls for 2027, vowed on Friday to win the French elections and mark a shift in the course of the European Union. Bardella said this on the second day of his two day visit to Poland where he met with right-wing and nationalist leaders ahead of his country’s presidential elections next year. His visit to Poland also comes as Poland is preparing for its own parliamentary elections, set to take place next autumn. “I am convinced that over the course of the year 2027, if our two movements…
When you’re young, the world is a ferris wheel. That’s a lyric from a 2007 song by the indie band Bright Eyes – but also true. Youth is that dizzying, almost magical period of life that floats above a yet-unknown reality – one swelled by the spin of teenage hormones and boundless optimism. It’s the intersection between who we are, and who we are becoming; an endless corridor filled with unlocked doors. In other words, it’s the most formative era of our lives. But it’s only now, for the very first time, that a museum has been dedicated to it.…
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Published on 20/06/2026 – 8:02 GMT+2•Updated 8:13 Israel carried out a wave of new strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday morning, despite Israel and Hezbollah having agreed to a ceasefire on Friday, Lebanese state media reported. Five people were reportedly killed in the attacks. Israeli warplanes hit Nabatieh al-Fawqa shortly after midnight, before strikes on the town of Arabsalim later in the morning reportedly killed three people, Lebanon’s National News Agency said. Drone strikes on the towns of Deir al-Zahrani and Doueir killed another two people, it added. It comes less than a day after US officials said Israel and…
Published on 20/06/2026 – 7:32 GMT+2 A train driver has died after two train services collided in the Bedford area of the UK on Friday, in what has been declared a major incident. East Midlands Railway (EMR) said its 16:40 service from Corby to London St Pancras crashed into the 15:50 Nottingham to London St Pancras service at Bedford South. “Tragically, this incident resulted in the fatality of an EMR driver and a number of injuries to passengers on board,” the rail company said in a statement. At least 33 people are reportedly seriously injured following the crash. One passenger…
Dubbed by the press as the “real-life Tony Stark”, Elon Musk has spent decades building companies designed to disrupt established industries. More than once, those ventures came close to financial collapse before emerging as some of the world’s most valuable businesses. Electric vehicles. Brain implants. Underground tunnels. A social media platform once known as Twitter. And a rocket maker that began trading on Wall Street this week. Over time, more and more of these ventures have come under the same umbrella. Today, Musk, the world’s richest man and the first person to amass a trillion-dollar fortune, controls a sprawling network…
Whether you’re travelling for work or setting off on a bucket list holiday, few things can spoil a long-haul trip faster than jet lag. Crossing multiple time zones disrupts your body’s natural circadian rhythm, often leaving you battling fatigue, poor sleep, brain fog and reduced concentration just when you want to make the most of your destination. While jet lag can’t always be avoided, sleep scientists and travel experts say there are simple, evidence-based ways to reduce its impact. Everything from adjusting your sleep schedule before departure and timing your exposure to daylight, to staying hydrated, planning meals and even…