France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels. BBC News
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Zelensky returns highest Polish honour after award stripped
“For the overwhelming majority of Polish society, the UPA remains, above all, a formation responsible for the brutal crimes committed against citizens of the Republic of Poland during World War Two,” Nawrocki said in a video released on the president’s official website. BBC News
Read More »Zelensky stripped of Polish honour over WW2 name of army unit
“For the overwhelming majority of Polish society, the UPA remains, above all, a formation responsible for the brutal crimes committed against citizens of the Republic of Poland during World War II,” Nawrocki said in a video released on the president’s official website. BBC News
Read More »Pétanque player, 68, dies after being 'hit in head with metal boule'
The man was allegedly struck by his 81-year-old opponent, who has since been arrested, the public prosecutor says. BBC News
Read More »Hegseth announces US review of Europe forces, says some allies will fail
The US defence secretary’s move follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to a high readiness force within the alliance. BBC News
Read More »Record-breaking heatwave develops across Europe
An intense heatwave is building across the continent, with Paris possibly seeing 40C by Sunday. Simon King reports. BBC News
Read More »Moscow hit by largest Ukrainian attack since start of Russia's full-scale war
A refinery and a shopping centre were burning after almost 200 Ukrainian drones struck an area to the south-east of the Russian capital. BBC News
Read More »Norway’s crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Høiby, 29, was four when his mother married Crown Prince Haakon and is not himself a royal figure. Ahead of the verdict on Monday, his legal team repeatedly and unsuccessfully sought his release from prison so he could spend time with his mother because of her declining health. BBC News
Read More »MoD investigating reports Russian warship fired warning shots near yacht in Channel
A UK-registered yacht reported shots were fired by the frigate off the coast of the Isle of Wight. BBC News
Read More »Hungary’s MPs block return of Orbán, limiting PM’s rule to eight years
For four years running, the organisation Transparency International has labelled Hungary the most corrupt country in the European Union and the EU withheld billions of euros in funds because of concerns over rule of law, corruption and democratic backsliding. BBC News
Read More »Sweden man jailed for four years for coercing wife into sex with 120 men
The court found he had controlled her through threats of violence and security cameras. He was convicted of offences including attempted rape, aggravated pimping, assault and unlawful threats following a trial in Härnösand, on Sweden’s eastern coast. BBC News
Read More »Russian artist and Putin critic shot dead in Poland
Robert Kuzovkov, who used the pseudonym Semyon Skrepetsky, has been known for his caricatures of politicians including Vladimir Putin. BBC News
Read More »Captain of Russian shadow fleet tanker intercepted in Channel charged
An Indian national is charged with contravening sanctions after the tanker was detained. BBC News
Read More »World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe plans to increase defensive work
France captain Kylian Mbappe has vowed to increase his defensive efforts as the two-time world champions prepare to get their World Cup campaign under way against Senegal on Tuesday. The 27-year-old Real Madrid striker has faced scrutiny over both his performances and leadership for club and country, with international team-mate …
Read More »UK armed forces intercept Russian shadow fleet in Channel, MoD says
Royal Marine Commandos boarded the vessel in an operation lasting six hours in the early hours of Sunday. BBC News
Read More »Norway braces for verdict in rape trial of crown princess’s son Marius Borg Høiby
Høiby, 29, will appear via video link because of unspecified health reasons, almost three months after his trial came to an end on 40 charges, including four counts of rape. He denies the most serious offences but admits some of the lesser charges involving drugs and traffic offences. BBC News
Read More »Russian families use AI to 'resurrect' loved ones killed in Ukraine
The highly controversial trend lies at the intersection of Russia’s war on Ukraine, new AI technologies and grief. BBC News
Read More »Sweden ditches plan to imprison 13-year-old serious offenders
The Scandinavian country is currently grappling with children being recruited into violent gangs. BBC News
Read More »From war to World Cup – Dzeko’s last dance could be Bosnia’s new beginning
Dzeko made his international debut in 2007, and now holds the records for the most appearances (148) and most goals (73) for Bosnia. After losing to Portugal in the play-offs for both the 2010 World Cup and Euro 2012, Dzeko helped Bosnia qualify for their first major tournament since independence. …
Read More »Sardinian beach bans umbrellas for 10 to 65-year-olds
Visitor access restrictions at Punta Molentis come into effect after 2025 wildfires damaged coastal areas across southern Sardinia. BBC News
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