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BBC News BBC News - News Front Page Will Starmer's plan for defence help UK hit Nato's spending target? 30 June 2026 BBC Verify looks at what the big numbers around the Defence Investment Plan mean for spending on the military and hitting the government's pledges. Government promises to act on maternity care failings which 'shame our society' 30 June 2026 An independent inquiry has found "unacceptable racism and discrimination" is affecting patient safety. Manhunt after bomb injures Ukrainian oligarch in Monaco 30 June 2026 The blast was caused by an explosive device which appeared to contain bolts and pellets, the head of Monaco's government said. Government 'cannot deport' grooming gang ringleader 30 June 2026 A 55-year-old law means the government has no legal powers to remove Shabir Ahmed from the UK. Burnham plans to work some days in Manchester as PM 30 June 2026 The ex-Greater Manchester mayor plans a new No 10 unit in the city if he becomes Labour's next leader. US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says 30 June 2026 Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled. Another UK heatwave could be on the way 30 June 2026 As parts of Europe continue to swelter in record temperatures, higher temperatures could develop again across the UK later this week, as Simon King explains. Brother of TV star Caroline Flack dies 30 June 2026 Paul Flack, 55, was pronounced dead at the Norfolk and Norwich Hospital on 21 June, an inquest hears. France superstars thriving thanks to Deschamps' bold changes 30 June 2026 Why Didier Deschamps' changes to personnel and formation could propel 2022 runners-up France to go one better in this World Cup. Germany fans in need of hope as prospect of Klopp looms 30 June 2026 As Germany again fail to progress at a World Cup BBC Sport looks at the fallout from their defeat by Paraguay and what happens next.	Latest News From Euronews \| Euronews RSS 30 June 2026 Latest news from Euronews Latest news bulletin \| June 30th, 2026 – Evening 30 June 2026 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 30th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. Italian police arrest four over bomb attack targeting journalist 30 June 2026 They have been accused of carrying and using an explosive device in a public place, as well as criminal damage and issuing threats. Lawyer says Orbán should have been detained over Ukrainian cash convoy raid 30 June 2026 A lawyer for seven Ukrainians detained in Hungary after a cash convoy raid says ex-PM Viktor Orbán and three other officials should have been held — and suggests prosecutors may be shielding Orbán from the investigation. ‘No MiGs for Ukraine’: Polish defence minister claims Kyiv backed out of deal with Warsaw 30 June 2026 As relations between Ukraine and Poland remain at their worst state in years, the Polish defence minister claimed that Kyiv backed out of the two countries' "MiGs in exchange for drones" deal and threatened to veto Ukraine’s EU accession. Czech porn studio staff stand trial over alleged trafficking of women 30 June 2026 Investigators allege advertisements for modelling jobs concealed the true purpose of the recruitment and believe hundreds of women have been affected. As Europe braces for a second heatwave, the EU's Green Deal faces crucial summer test 30 June 2026 As Europeans anxiously await a second heatwave in less than two weeks, access to air conditioning has become a powerful symbol of the tensions between social fairness and the European Union's climate and energy ambitions. Starmer sets out to strengthen UK and European defence with cash for drones and AI systems 30 June 2026 The outgoing UK prime minister has finally unveiled a long-awaited Defence Investment Plan that aims to revive an “underfunded” sector. It emphasises the growing use of of unmanned aerial vehicles in repelling foreign aggression. Two gas fields off Cyprus could start production by 2033 30 June 2026 Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides lauded the signing of the "declaration of marketability" as a "major step towards establishing the Eastern Mediterranean as a credible alternative energy corridor for Europe". Finland's last analogue landline phones go silent after 150 years 30 June 2026 Finland's last landline call has been made as the Nordic country becomes the latest to retire copper-wire phones in favour of fibre. Italy’s luxury portfolio expands with new openings from Hyatt, IHG and Dior Spa 30 June 2026 Planning an Italian getaway? The country’s luxury travel scene will see new hotel openings from Hyatt and IHG, alongside a permanent Dior Spa set among the hills of Sicily.
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 'A big setback for Trump': Supreme Court rejects bid to curb birthright citizenship 30 June 2026 The US Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenship in a blow to one of his signature anti-immigration initiatives. France 24's Angela DIffley takes a closer look at what she says his a "big setback" for Trump. More than 58,000 buildings destroyed or damaged in Venezuela quakes 30 June 2026 More than 58,000 buildings overall were destroyed or damaged by last week’s twin earthquakes in Venezuela, according to NASA’s data, while tens of thousands are still unaccounted for nearly a week later. Live: In south Lebanon, Netanyahu says Israel will stay as long as Hezbollah ‘threatens us’ 30 June 2026 Photographer Daniel Malikyar: From LA subculture to remote Afghanistan 30 June 2026 Afghan-American photographer Daniel Malikyar talks to arts24 about his new photography book, "Afghanistan". It is his most personal project yet. From his perspective as the son of Afghan immigrants, he documents remote communities in the country. Venezuela: La Guaira still in shock five days after devastating earthquakes 30 June 2026 Five days after twin #earthquakes devastated part of #Venezuela, the coastal municipality of #LaGuaira is reeling from the aftermath. FRANCE 24's Maxime Pluvinet reports from the destroyed coastline. US Supreme Court rejects Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship 30 June 2026 US Supreme Court rejects Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship 30 June 2026 The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting US President Donald Trump's executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States temporarily or without legal documents are not American citizens. 🔴 US Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans 30 June 2026 US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender athletes in women's school sports 30 June 2026 The US Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's school sports, delivering a major victory to conservatives in one of the country's most fiercely contested culture wars. Ceasefire brings respite from war but not an end to hardships for Lebanese 30 June 2026 After months of war, a ceasefire with Israel has brought a period of respite to Lebanon. But it has not made the hardships of daily life disappear. Uncertainty, inflation and poverty remain. In the face of these challenges, solidarity also continues to play an essential role.	Observer News, data and insight about the powerful forces that shape the world. America 250 Is Rewriting the Business Case for Made in America 30 June 2026 Naturepedic’s Arin Schultz examines why America’s 250th anniversary coincides with a fundamental shift in manufacturing strategy. Schultz argues that tariff uncertainty, supply-chain disruption and changing consumer expectations are transforming "Made in America" into a long-term competitive advantage. The Pants That Fade on Purpose: A Brief History of Nantucket Reds 30 June 2026 How a pair of fading pink pants became the unofficial uniform of East Coast privilege and the rare menswear icon that improves through neglect. Behind This $25K Electric Truck Is Jeff Bezos’ ‘Made in America’ Mission 29 June 2026 Backed by Jeff Bezos, Slate Auto is rethinking how cars are designed and built from the factory floor up to dramatically cut costs and revive domestic production. A Rare Declaration of Independence Broadside Printed by a Secret British Loyalist Is Up for Auction 29 June 2026 The Goodspeed-Sang-Streeter copy, printed by Robert Luist Fowle, is one of only 10 surviving Exeter broadsides and one of just 120 surviving contemporary printings of the Declaration of Independence. At Robert Wilson’s Watermill Center, NOMAD’s First U.S. Edition Found an Ideal Stage 29 June 2026 "Robert Wilson created a place unlike any other, where theater, visual art, architecture, performance and experimentation coexist; that spirit feels remarkably aligned with NOMAD." The Frick Legacy: Taste, Ambition and a Collector’s Monument 29 June 2026 Megan Fox Kelly, a leading professional art advisor, examines Henry Clay Frick’s transformation of industrial wealth into cultural legacy, unpacking how his strategies in collecting, refinement and display continue to shape today’s standards of taste. Kelly argues that Frick’s legacy offers timeless lessons in discernment, ambition and stewardship for today’s collectors navigating a complex and competitive art market. Why People Still Get Worked Up About Jasper Johns’s ‘Flag’ Painting 29 June 2026 His flag paintings now fetch hundreds of millions of dollars. Jeff Bezos Missed the LLM Boom. Now He Wants to Build an A.I. Engineer 29 June 2026 With Prometheus valued at $41 billion, Jeff Bezos is targeting physical A.I. as the next frontier, focusing on real-world engineering and factory systems. The 12 Essential American Road Trips, Just in Time for the Country’s 250th 29 June 2026 Twelve drivable routes showcase fresh discoveries, newly restored landmarks, and America’s evolving story. Why Americana Is the Only Collecting Category of Its Kind 29 June 2026 No one can quite agree on where this expansive collecting category begins or ends.
United Kingdom : Latest news on Le Monde.fr. 30 June 2026 United Kingdom - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the United Kingdom section on Le Monde.fr. 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. 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.	Europe : Latest news on Le Monde.fr. 30 June 2026 Europe - Discover all the articles, videos and infographics in the Europe section on Le Monde.fr. After Ukraine strikes refineries, Putin admits to 'a certain shortage' of fuel 30 June 2026 The anger of Russians searching for gas at stations is beginning to emerge on social media. The Russian leader has admitted for the first time the impact of the deep-strike operations carried out by Kyiv, while downplaying them. EU to implement trade deal with US starting Wednesday 30 June 2026 The European Union had previously agreed to remove duties on US industrial goods with Washington, but Trump's threats to Greenland earlier this year delayed the implementation of the accord. 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. Monaco police launch search for suspect after parcel bomb blast injures three 30 June 2026 Authorities did not confirm the identity of the targeted person, but several media outlets reported Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolaiev was wounded. Crypto world rocked as new regulations push hundreds of platforms out of European market, including Binance 30 June 2026 Binance, the cryptocurrency exchange platform, must halt its operations in Europe after failing to secure regulatory approval. Customers already withdrew €400 million in assets last week. 2026 World Cup: Germany eliminated by Paraguay in stunning upset 30 June 2026 Paraguay beat Germany in a penalty shootout, a shocking result early in the World Cup Round of 32. The Germans missed three penalty kicks to lose the shootout 4-3 after a 1-1 draw in Foxborough, Massachusetts. Paraguay now faces the daunting prospect of running into an in-form France next should Les Bleus beat Sweden. How Côte d'Ivoire's late president built secret ties with Africa's beer giant 29 June 2026 Former Ivorian president Henri Konan Bédié held shares – via offshore companies – in Solibra, Côte d’Ivoire's leading alcoholic beverage company and a subsidiary of the French Castel group, as first uncovered by a Le Monde investigation. 'Better an imperfect digital euro than no digital euro at all' 29 June 2026 The European Parliament reviews a proposal to create a faster, less costly payment system, aimed at strengthening the EU's financial autonomy and freeing itself from the banking lobby. From 'meat grinder' to 'ransom': The key words that define 'Russian soldiers' daily life 29 June 2026 Anthropologist Alexandra Arkhipova has compiled an 'ethnographic dictionary of war' after analyzing some 7,000 letters retrieved from the website of the Russian human rights commissioner. Published in Russian on the independent exile media site 'Echo,' her work reveals the language and suffering of military life. 'Their mouths, eyes, hands, were taped and they were thrown into the hole': Russian soldiers confront Putin with reality of front lines 28 June 2026 A Russian exile media outlet has analyzed nearly 7,000 letters from Russian soldiers and their families to the Kremlin thanks to a security flaw.

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