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BBC News BBC News - News Front Page In Caracas, this feels like the hardest moment in Venezuela's modern history 27 June 2026 Rescue teams are working ceaselessly to reach those trapped under rubble. But as hope fades, anger is growing. Thunderstorms delay hundreds of Heathrow and Gatwick flights 27 June 2026 More than 900 flights have been delayed at Heathrow and Gatwick, many due to stormy weather south of the UK. Are we in for a summer of serial heatwaves? 27 June 2026 Forecasters have suggested that summer is likely to be warmer than average with an increased chance of more heatwaves, as Simon King explains. Mahmood announces new refugee sponsorship route into UK 27 June 2026 The home secretary says "capped safe and legal" routes would help to restore confidence in the asylum system. They quit the West for Russia's traditional values. It wasn't what they expected 27 June 2026 The BBC asks Westerners who moved to Russia if life there lives up to expectations. Is Andy Burnham Labour's saviour, or just its best bet? 27 June 2026 Labour insiders give Laura Kuenssberg their take on the man tipped to replace Keir Starmer as PM. Who are the Panama players England need to look out for? 27 June 2026 BBC Sport analyses the key players for Panama who will be aiming to cause a World Cup upset against England in their final Group L fixture. Iran takes swipe at US' 'unfair treatment' and throws down gauntlet to Fifa 27 June 2026 Iran coach Amir Ghalenoei says his nation have been treated unfairly by the United States during the World Cup How completing the World Cup sticker book is like having a second job 27 June 2026 From car park meet ups to Facebook groups, how families try to complete the set on a budget. Scotland's World Cup hopes at 0.07% - these are results they need 27 June 2026 Defeat against Brazil left Scotland in a precarious position, but little has gone their way since either.	Feed not found.
France 24 - International breaking news, top stories and headlines Breaking news and world news from France 24 on Business, Sports, Culture. Video news. News from the US, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa, Middle East, America US-Iran ceasefire threatened by renewed strikes 27 June 2026 The Israeli military carried out an air strike Saturday on the Nabatiyeh area of southern Lebanon, a day after the US announced a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon. The news comes as Tehran accused the Washington of a "blatant violation" of the peace deal after the latest American strikes on its southern defence facilities. France 24 International affairs editor Leela Jacinto shares further insights. First Budapest Pride since Orbán ousted from office 27 June 2026 "A new era has begun" is how some Hungarians are describing this year's Pride march, following 16 years of Viktor Orbán's government, during which the event was consistently restricted. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg is in Budapest, where thousands are taking part in the parade despite scorching temperatures. The position of the newly elected Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, on LGBTQ+ rights remains ambiguous. He avoided the issue during the election campaign and is not attending today's Pride march. At the same time, he recently stated that "nobody should be stigmatised because of the way they love," leaving many uncertain about how his government will approach LGBTQ+ rights. ‘Vespa is a way of life’: Thousands ride through Rome as Italy’s iconic scooter turns 80 27 June 2026 Thousands of Vespa enthusiasts rode through Rome on Saturday as Italy celebrated the 80th anniversary of its iconic scooter. Created in the aftermath of World War II, the Vespa has evolved from an affordable means of transport into a global symbol of Italian design, lifestyle and cinematic glamour. France: Drowning deaths climb amid record-breaking heatwave 27 June 2026 France's prolonged heatwave has now claimed the life of a fourth child, while the overall death toll continues to rise. In Paris, an adult man was found unresponsive in the Canal Saint-Martin after reportedly swimming outside the designated area. As Europe's most severe heatwave on record continues, hospitals are admitting growing numbers of patients and emergency departments remain under intense pressure. According to Professor emeritus at the Catholic University of Louvain-la-Neuve, Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, unless global CO₂ emissions are significantly reduced, future heatwaves are likely to become even more extreme. 🔴Nearly 6.8 million people may be affected by Venezuela quakes, UN says 27 June 2026 Nearly 6.8 mn people may be affected by Venezuela quakes, UN says 27 June 2026 Nearly 7 million people may have been affected by the twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela this week, the United Nations said on Saturday, as the death toll approached 1,000 and tens of thousands remained missing. The UN said up to 6.76 million people could have been impacted, including around two million residents of the capital, Caracas. World Cup 2026: Flawless France cruise through while Cape Verde make history 27 June 2026 France have won all three of their group-stage matches at a World Cup for the first time since 1998. Les Bleus brushed Norway aside in a 4-1 demolition, powered by an Ousmane Dembélé hat-trick and a bullet header from Désiré Doué. World Cup: Veteran Perisic banking on Croatia’s excellent record against Africa in Ghana match 27 June 2026 Veteran Croatian player ⁠Ivan Perisic hopes their excellent record against African opposition can help them win their crucial match against Ghana on Saturday as they look to book their spot in the knockouts. Croatia has three wins and a draw against African World Cup opponents since 2014, including their ‌victory over Morocco to secure third place in Qatar. John Bolton pleads guilty: Former US national security advisor misused classified information 27 June 2026 John Bolton has gone from being one of Donald Trump's closest allies to one of his most outspoken critics. On Friday, the former national security adviser pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information, some of which prosecutors say was later used in his memoir, The Room Where It Happened, a book that offered a highly critical account of the Trump administration. Antonia Kerrigan reports. Budapest pride continues despite heat 27 June 2026 This Saturday marks Budapest's first official Pride march since longtime LGBTQ rights opponent Viktor Orbán left office as prime minister. Thousands of people are expected to take part despite soaring temperatures. While this year's parade has been fully authorised, tensions remain. France 24 correspondent Gulliver Cragg reports that several rainbow flags displayed on the Elisabeth Bridge ahead of the event were removed by far-right activists and replaced with Hungarian flags in an effort to prevent potential troubles.	Observer News, data and insight about the powerful forces that shape the world. Painter Justin Bua Might Just Be Art’s Most Outspoken Defender of Skill 27 June 2026 The artist behind what might be the best-selling print in modern history has spent three years calling out what he sees as the art world's most enduring con. Christie’s and Phillips Kept London’s June Auctions Moving But Not Flying 26 June 2026 Christie’s Zabludowicz sale met expectations, while Phillips’ more globally diverse offerings demonstrated that priority bidding can still secure buyers in this more disciplined market. The Luxurious All-Inclusive Hotels Defying Dining Expectations Across the U.S. 26 June 2026 From California to Tennessee, these five-star retreats are making all-inclusive dining feel less like a compromise and more like the reason to book. In the Icelandic Pavilion, Ásta Fanney Sigurðardóttir’s Mythmaking Takes Its Most Fluid Form 26 June 2026 "Imagination is such a source of intense power, and we can use it as a starting point to create a new world. I really fiercely believe that," the artist told Observer. One Fine Show: “Sophie Calle, Something Missing?” at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art 26 June 2026 Across several disparate bodies of work, the artist returns to the same question: what is lost, and what remains, when an image stands in for an experience. How to Solve the Art World’s Courage Problem 26 June 2026 Art, says dealer Georges Bergès, belongs to only one world—the one we all wake up in—and it was never meant to be elitist, exclusionary or as harsh and judgmental as it has become. From Mexico City to Kensington Gardens: Inside the 2026 Serpentine Summer Party 25 June 2026 The gallery's annual June fête gathered its usual improbable mix of high-profile artists, actors, designers and arts patrons. Inside the Business of Prints, Multiples and Editions 25 June 2026 To demystify this fast-growing corner of the market, Observer spoke with more than a dozen galleries, publishers and artists in New York and Los Angeles. The World Cup Is Testing a Core Assumption of the Streaming Era 25 June 2026 Eventbrite’s Andrea Parodi examines what early 2026 World Cup event data reveals about a broader shift in consumer behavior. In an era dominated by personalization, he posits, synchronized cultural moments have become powerful drivers of community building and economic activity. The 2026 Mercedes AMG CLE 53 Cabriolet: Built for the Drive, Not the Destination 25 June 2026 This hybrid coupe sits above both the C-Class and E-Class in Mercedes-Benz's lineup, with a starting price of more than $84,000.
United Kingdom : Latest news on Le Monde.fr. 27 June 2026 United Kingdom - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the United Kingdom section on Le Monde.fr. UK's King Charles breaks precedent, revealing £30 million paid in personal taxes since 2022 26 June 2026 Disclosures by Buckingham Palace on Thursday showed the Sovereign Grant, the core funding of the monarchy, will be set at £99.9 million ($131.7 million) a year in 2027-28. Europe moves toward a shared approach to Channel crossings 23 June 2026 As the Franco-British 'One in, one out' migration deal is set to expire in October, the European Commission has unveiled an action plan that France sees as recognition of Channel crossings as a European issue. Ten years after Brexit, UK and Europe struggle to revive relations 23 June 2026 On June 23, 2016, Britons voted to leave the European Union. When elected in 2024, Keir Starmer, who resigned as MP yesterday, vowed to strengthen ties with Brussels. Yet, after two years, efforts to rebuild the relationship have produced only limited results. '10th anniversary of Brexit referendum marks event long thought impossible in the UK: The rise of the far right' 23 June 2026 Widespread discontent over immigration policy, which fueled the 2016 vote to leave the European Union, is now driving a surge in nationalist identity and benefiting Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, notes Le Monde's Philippe Bernard in his column. Ten years after MP Jo Cox's assassination, 'lessons have not been learned' in the UK 23 June 2026 On June 16, 2016, Labour MP Jo Cox was killed by a neo-Nazi and white supremacist. Tributes to her memory have multiplied, especially from her younger sister, who took up her work and was elected in the same constituency. Ten years after Brexit, the City of London financial district is stronger than ever 23 June 2026 When the UK left the EU following the referendum on June 23, 2016, the City of London financial district had to relinquish some of its activities that were focused on the European market. But it has since bounced back, recording strong growth in insurance and fintech. After UK PM Keir Starmer's resignation, Andy Burnham could take over by mid-July 22 June 2026 Less than two years after his victory in the July 2024 elections, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday, June 22. Andy Burnham, elected MP for Makerfield on Friday, has emerged as the clear favorite to succeed him. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation 22 June 2026 The British prime minister made the statement outside 10 Downing Street on Monday, saying he would remain in power until a successor was chosen. Ten years after Brexit, Britons want closer ties to the EU 22 June 2026 According to a survey by the European Council on Foreign Relations, British voters, disappointed by the 'negative impact' of leaving the EU, stand ready to accept the restoration of freedom of movement between the UK and Europe. UK's Starmer reportedly set to quit as Labour rival sworn in as MP 22 June 2026 After resisting calls for his resignation for months, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer could be stepping down as soon as Monday, according to UK media. If Starmer leaves office, Britain will get its seventh prime minister in a decade.	Europe : Latest news on Le Monde.fr. 27 June 2026 Europe - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the Europe section on Le Monde.fr. From a Russian prison to a European music festival, the escape of a young anti-Putin singer 27 June 2026 On June 12, artist Diana Loginova performed among the stars of Russia's dissident music scene at the Outloud festival in Warsaw. She took to the stage after managing to escape from Russia. In 2025, she was in prison for singing songs condemned by the Kremlin. In Ukraine, those who leave and those who stay: Life on hold in Sloviansk and Kramatorsk 27 June 2026 'Donbas: War of Attrition' (2/2). In this industrial region, 80% of which is occupied by Russian troops, the cities of Sloviansk and Kramatorsk have become the heart of the Ukrainian defensive system. Some of their residents choose to flee to safer areas. Others try to survive as best they can. In Germany, debate heats up over mandatory pension fund component 27 June 2026 A panel of experts recommends changes to the pension funding system by drawing inspiration from Sweden's model and by gradually increasing years of contributions. Unions have immediately criticized the proposal. Russia-annexed Crimea declares 'emergency' amid Ukraine strikes and closes the beach season 27 June 2026 Announcement comes amid fuel shortages and power cuts triggered by the Ukrainian attacks on logistics chains and oil facilities across Crimea, the rest of Russian-occupied Ukraine and southern Russia. Pope Leo XIV to hold mass for 500,000 on Paris's Champs-Elysées in September 26 June 2026 The September 25-28 papal travel will mark the first state visit to France by a pope in 18 years, with stops planned in Lourdes and Metz after Paris. EU hits France's Sanofi with flu vaccine antitrust probe 26 June 2026 The investigation centers on how the firm marketed an enhanced flu vaccine, offered under the brand name Efluelda and designed to provide greater protection for people over 60. Ukraine's Donbas rear area, from Sloviansk to Kramatorsk, is under constant Russian pressure 26 June 2026 'Donbas: The War of Attrition' (1/2). Just a few kilometers from one of Ukraine's fiercest fronts, these two cities are under drone strikes that make residents' lives very difficult. Both civilians and soldiers fear the bombings will intensify. UK's King Charles breaks precedent, revealing £30 million paid in personal taxes since 2022 26 June 2026 Disclosures by Buckingham Palace on Thursday showed the Sovereign Grant, the core funding of the monarchy, will be set at £99.9 million ($131.7 million) a year in 2027-28. EU says Amazon, Microsoft cloud services should face stricter rules 25 June 2026 The EU's move on Thursday targeting Amazon Web Services and Microsoft's Azure risks further irking Washington as the US administration under President Donald Trump has railed against the rules, claiming they are an unfair trade barrier. France intercepts suspected Russia-linked oil tanker off the coast of Sicily 25 June 2026 French maritime authorities said the vessel, the fifth alleged Russian vessel France has boarded, was flying a false flag. 'We will not allow the 'shadow fleet' to circumvent sanctions and finance Russia's war effort,' said Emmanuel Macron.

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