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BBC News BBC News - News Front Page Reform denies rules broken by Farage after benefits from ally not declared 05 July 2026 The Sunday Times says the Reform UK leader failed to register the support supplied by a cryptocurrency entrepreneur who had been convicted of fraud. 'Posh George': Who is aristocrat and convicted criminal at heart of Farage controversy? 05 July 2026 The 32-year-old reported crypto entrepreneur, once convicted of fraud in the US, is a long-time Farage ally. England battling history as well as Mexican nation in Azteca cauldron 05 July 2026 England will be battling against history as well as entire nation when the face Mexico in the World Cup last 16 at The Azteca, says chief football writer Phil McNulty. Iran's supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah's funeral 05 July 2026 Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen in public since the attack which killed his father at the outset of the US-Israel war with Iran. From 'a beautiful night' to 'world's greatest hangover', guests react to Taylor and Travis's wedding 05 July 2026 Some of the famous guests have been posting on social media about the big day in New York. What Sky buying ITV could mean for your favourite shows 05 July 2026 An announcement is expected imminently on Sky buying ITV's TV and streaming channels. Australia probes mystery space balls that washed up on beach 05 July 2026 Officials are searching for the origins of six pieces of space debris discovered on Forrest Beach in Queensland. Police inquiry into Yes Scotland campaign's 'missing £1.5m' claim 05 July 2026 It is claimed funds raised for the group which campaigned for independence in the 2014 referendum are "unaccounted for". Harry Styles beats Taylor Swift's and Coldplay's Wembley records 05 July 2026 The Watermelon Sugar singer is the first artist to perform 12 shows on a single tour at the stadium. US marks 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers and extreme weather 05 July 2026 US President Donald Trump's speech included some of his political agenda but also honoured war veterans and American history.	Latest News From Euronews \| Euronews RSS 05 July 2026 Latest news from Euronews Latest news bulletin \| July 5th, 2026 – Evening 05 July 2026 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Thousands swarm the streets of Tirana in major 'Pink Flamingo' anti-government protests 05 July 2026 Protesters chanted slogans and carried slogans reading "Albania is not for sale" as they protested PM Edi Rama on his 62nd birthday for protests opposing a holiday resort project linked to the Trump family in a protected area in a southwestern part of the country. French volunteers train with Ukrainian military intelligence's International Legion 05 July 2026 "I love being a soldier, and the situation in Ukraine touched my heart. So I made this decision with my heart," one French volunteer said of his decision to travel to Ukraine. Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella pledge unity ahead of judicial verdict 05 July 2026 This week, a Paris court will rule on whether Marine Le Pen can run in the 2027 presidential election. Ahead of the verdict, Le Pen and the party’s president Jordan Bardella pledged to work as a duo. JD Vance says 'beautiful' Britain has been 'failed by its leadership' 05 July 2026 While he called Britain "amazing," Vance said there appeared to him to be something "very broken about British politics". Spain braces for heatwave: up to 44ºC before Tuesday ends 05 July 2026 Spain’s state weather agency has issued orange alerts for much of the country as a second heatwave hits, with highs of 42–44 °C expected until Tuesday. England’s Lake District unveils €47 unlimited travel pass for visitors 05 July 2026 Covering trains, buses and boats, getting around the famed Cumbrian landscape car-free is now easier and cheaper. Latest news bulletin \| July 5th, 2026 – Midday 05 July 2026 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 5th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Cargo ship reports being attacked in the Red Sea, maritime agency says 05 July 2026 "Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO," the agency said. Eulogist at Khamenei funeral in Iran calls for death of Donald Trump 05 July 2026 Trump said in January that he had given “very firm instructions” to “wipe them off the face of this Earth” if Iran ever tried to assassinate him.
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 Isaac Del Toro overcomes mechanical setback to win Tour de France 2nd stage 05 July 2026 Isaac del Toro persevered, despite a mechanical issue and a prolonged wait ‌to ⁠change his bike, to ‌mount a late challenge ⁠and win the second stage of the Tour ‌de France in a time trial in Barcelona on Sunday, becoming the ‌second Mexican rider to win a stage at the race after Raul Alcala. Marine Le Pen faces key appeal ruling over 2027 presidential bid 05 July 2026 France's far-right chief Marine Le Pen faces a key ruling next week that will determine if she can run in the 2027 presidential elections, in what is seen as her best chance at the top job. A lower court handed the 57-year-old politician a five-year ban from public office last year and a two-year sentence over a fake jobs scam at the European Parliament, dashing her ambition to head the EU state. FRANCE 24's Philip Turle brings you this analysis. Guam on alert as Super Typhoon Bavi closes in 05 July 2026 Howling winds and lashing rains battered Guam and the Northern Marianas late Sunday hours before the projected arrival of a "super typhoon" with equivalent force to a category-5 hurricane over the US Pacific territories. Super Typhoon Bavi was forecast to roar westwards over the area early Monday with maximum sustained winds of up to 280 kilometres (173 miles) per hour and gusts of 333 kmh, according to the Joint Typhoon Warning Center. Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei absent from mass funeral for father 05 July 2026 Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s son and successor was not among the family members and thousands of mourners who turned out Sunday for a second day of ceremonies to honour Iran’s late supreme leader. Mojtaba Khamenei has remained out of the public eye since he was wounded in the strike that killed his father. Forest fires threaten Tour de France stage, ravage southern Europe 05 July 2026 Wildfires sweeping southern France are threatening a stage of the Tour de France, with officials set to decide later Sunday whether Monday's race can proceed. The blaze, which has already scorched 1,500 hectares near the Pyrenees, is part of a wider wave of fires across southern Europe fuelled by extreme heat, forcing evacuations and raising fears of a long, intense wildfire season. Iran needs to 'normalise relations with the US somehow' to save economy, expert says 05 July 2026 Iranian leaders joined prayers Sunday over the casket of late supreme leader Ali Khamenei during a second day of funeral ceremonies. Arash Azizi, contribuing writer at the Atlantic, said Iran needs to "normalise relations with the US somehow" as he pointed to the economy which is in tatters following months of conflict with the US and Israel. Alibaba bans Claude for staff – Anthropic didn't want them using it anyway 05 July 2026 Chinese tech giant Alibaba has ordered staff to stop using Anthropic's Claude Code, after it was found to be flagging users connecting from China. But Anthropic is already trying its best to stop Chinese firms from using Claude at all, and accuses Alibaba of running large "distillation" campaigns against it, saying it deployed around 25,000 fake accounts to train its own models on Claude. France highlights role in American independence with historical re-enactments 05 July 2026 Over the weekend, the Palace of Versailles celebrated the 250th anniversary of American Independence with a historical re-enactment. The French government provided covert support to US states to help them obtain independence from the British. World Cup 2026 : France battle through Paraguay dark arts 05 July 2026 France is through to the round of 16 after a fierce battle with Paraguay. Paraguay sat in a low block and tried to frustrate les Bleus, often committing bad fouls, all of which went unpunished. Kylian Mbappé scored the only goal of the game, converting a penalty. Morocco were slightly stunned by Canada in the first half of their game in Houston, unfortunately, the Canucks were unable to keep the pressure going and conceded the first goal of the fixture just after half time. Last minute risks did not pay off for the co-hosts who suffered two more goals at the hands of the Atlas Lions. That 3-0 win means that Morocco will face France in the quarter finals, a dramatic remake of the 2022 World Cup. Venezuela quakes final death toll expected to be 'much higher' 05 July 2026 Venezuela's devastating twin earthquakes killed nearly 3,000, updated official figures showed on Saturday, as international rescue teams began winding down search operations for survivors in the rubble of the disaster. FRANCE 24's Maxime Pluvinet reports from Caracas.	Observer News, data and insight about the powerful forces that shape the world. Strawberries, Tea and Champagne: The London Hotels With the Best Wimbledon Experiences 05 July 2026 London’s hotels are getting in on Wimbledon with themed afternoon teas, outdoor screenings, strawberries and cream, Champagne pairings and Centre Court packages. As the Semiquincentennial Approaches, Collectors Are Rethinking What American History Is Worth 03 July 2026 "There is a particular excitement and celebration of these items right now," according to Heritage Auctions specialist Caroline Tamposi. In Paweł Pawlikowski’s ‘Fatherland,’ Thomas Mann’s Divided Germany Is a Study of Artistic Compromise and Family Rupture 03 July 2026 Set in 1949 and starring Sandra Hüller as Thomas Mann's daughter, the Best Director winner at Cannes reckons with the cost of holding onto one's convictions in a world choosing sides. The United States at 250: Renewal Is the Real American Tradition 03 July 2026 The Ford Foundation’s Roy Swan examines what America's 250th anniversary reveals about the country's enduring promise. At a moment of declining trust and growing division, he argues that collective ambition, shared prosperity and civic renewal remain essential to the future of the American experiment. 6 Living Philanthropists Who Help Preserve America’s National Parks 03 July 2026 As America nears its 250th birthday, billionaire philanthropy is reshaping how the country preserves its landscapes and monuments. Ken Griffin, Roxanne Quimby, David Rubenstein and others have used private wealth to expand and preserve U.S. parks. With the Taipei Biennial Ahead, Cecilia Alemani Reflects On What Makes an Exhibition Feel Alive 03 July 2026 The 15th Taipei Biennial, organized by the Taipei Fine Arts Museum and opening in 2027, will be the curator's first exhibition in Asia. America’s Small Businesses Need a Next Generation 02 July 2026 Citizens’ Tom Metzger and Mark Valentino examine the Great Ownership Transfer unfolding across America's small business economy as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary. Preserving America's entrepreneurial legacy will depend, they argue, on preparing the next generation to lead the millions that already power local communities. CrowdStrike President on How Claude Mythos Rattles the Cybersecurity Industry 02 July 2026 CrowdStrike president Michael Sentonas explains how Claude Mythos is driving hype and testing the readiness of the cybersecurity industry. Philippe Vergné Arrives at the Bass in Miami Ready to Curate Again 02 July 2026 He inherits an institution mid-transformation, with a Johnston Marklee expansion on the way and Art Basel Miami Beach two blocks from his door. The American Jewelers Who Rewrote the Rules of Luxury 02 July 2026 "Their work reflects the rise of American wealth, taste and confidence on the world stage."
United Kingdom : Latest news on Le Monde.fr. 05 July 2026 United Kingdom - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the United Kingdom section on Le Monde.fr. 'Which side were you on during Brexit? Every candidate in the French presidential election should answer this question' 03 July 2026 The lessons from the UK's unprecedented vote to leave the European Union 10 years ago have been all too quickly forgotten, writes Le Monde columnist Alain Frachon. Starmer apologizes for forced adoption of nearly 200,000 babies born to unmarried mothers 02 July 2026 The UK PM called the scandal "a stain on our history" and a "systemic failure." Thousands rush to get tickets for Bayeux Tapestry's UK show 01 July 2026 The UK exhibition of the Bayeux Tapestry is set to run from this September to next July. Starmer's defense investment plan draws criticism 01 July 2026 As he prepares to hand over power to the UK's likely next leader Andy Burnham, Starmer has asked government departments to forgo 1% of their investment budgets. Even so, he will not meet his pledge to allocate 3% of GDP to defense by 2030. British PM-in-waiting Burnham presents decentralization plans 30 June 2026 The likely successor to Keir Starmer highlighted devolution and reindustrialization as his key priorities. But with tight budget restraints, early doubts are emerging within Labour about his room for maneuver. 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.	Europe : Latest news on Le Monde.fr. 05 July 2026 Europe - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the Europe section on Le Monde.fr. Pope Leo XIV visits Lampedusa, delivers powerful and symbolic message to 'protect migrants' 05 July 2026 13 years after his predecessor, Pope Francis, on Saturday, the pontiff traveled to Lampedusa, a small Italian island that symbolizes the tragedy of migrants who die trying to cross the Mediterranean. For Pope Leo XIV, choosing to go there as Donald Trump's US celebrates its 250th anniversary was a statement in itself. Heatwave: Fires devastate forests across Europe 05 July 2026 Hundreds of firefighters battled infernos that burnt thousands of hectares in France, Spain and Portugal, three countries where, in some places, temperatures were predicted to reach 40ºC on Sunday. Trump speaks with Putin and Zelensky ahead of NATO summit 05 July 2026 While both sides said the calls were to mark the 250th birthday of the US, Ukraine – and, during the call with the Kremlin, Iran – were also discussed. 'Ireland's GDP trends reflect global strategies of a handful of multinationals more than the actual state of the economy' 05 July 2026 Due to the increase in tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, Ireland's GDP fell by 12% in the first quarter. But the situation is largely due to the Irish tax system’s circumvention of international trade rules. Germany sees mass protests around far-right AfD congress 04 July 2026 The far-right AfD party's congress, held in the eastern city of Erfurt, comes ahead of September state elections, in which the party could win one or two eastern states. The event coincides with the 100th anniversary of a Nazi Party congress. Pope urges Europe to protect migrants in visit to Lampedusa island 04 July 2026 Pope Leo XIV visited the island, a key destination for those risking the perilous Mediterranean crossing from Africa to Europe, and delivered a speech calling on the US and EU to change their migration strategies. Russia announces dozens of Ukrainian drones downed over St Petersburg 04 July 2026 Russian authorities claimed to have shot down dozens of Ukrainian drones over Saint Petersburg on July 4, though an oil terminal was hit and Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelensky claimed the Kronstadt naval base was struck. Madrid's residents raise their voices against mega-concerts 04 July 2026 Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny held a residency from late May to mid-June at a stadium in the Spanish capital. The concerts were not to the liking of local residents. Fed up with the noise, many people in Madrid are complaining about the transformation of their city, as local authorities have made large-scale events a driver of economic growth. Pope urges US to recommit to tradition of welcoming migrants on nation's 250th anniversary 04 July 2026 On the eve of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, history's first US-born pope focused on America's tradition of welcoming migrants, whom he referred to as part of the 'noble vision' of the Founding Fathers. Putin doubles down on Ukraine war despite mounting setbacks 03 July 2026 Facing a battered economy and a weary population, the Russian leader is maintaining his hardline demands toward Ukraine and is refusing any diplomatic solution to end the war.

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