England’s Win Opens a Larger Tuchel Question
Harry Kane's double helped beat Croatia 4-2, but the performance also showed why balance may define England's World Cup England began their 2026 World Cup with the kind…
Europe’s Week Turns on Budget, Rights and Resilience
EU leaders closed a crowded summit as migration, trade, culture, sport and the coming policy calendar sharpened the continent’s next choices Europe’s…
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The Rudnev Case in Argentina: A Gravely Ill Man Caught in a Judicial Storm
A sick detainee struggles to survive while prosecutors push a line of action that raises questions far beyond one courtroom. The first…
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EU Budget Fight Moves to October
Leaders want a revised deal text as the bloc’s nearly €2 trillion plan exposes pressure over revenue, cohesion and competitiveness European Union…
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Tour Highlights Deal Reopens Cycling Access Debate
Free-to-air coverage on 5 restores part of the Grand Tour ritual, but live sport’s paywall question remains A new agreement to show…
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10 examples of religious persecution
10 examples of religious persecution, from blasphemy laws to mass detention, and why these abuses remain a serious rights and policy issue.
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United Nations
UN upholds freedom of movement for peacekeepers in Lebanon
UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric updated journalists on the activities of the UN Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and ongoing humanitarian support to people displaced by hostilities between Israeli troops and Hezbollah militants. He said UNIFIL peacekeepers reported observing 143 trajectories of projectiles on Thursday, with 119 attributed to…
EEA and Eionet welcome Ukraine as a cooperating country
The EEA Management Board formally endorsed Ukraine today as a cooperating country to the EEA and Eionet. Ukraine becomes the eighth EEA cooperating country, joining the…
News
More News newsMagyar’s Brussels Debut Reframes Hungary’s EU Role
Budapest's new tone eases pressure inside the EU, but Ukraine accession and democratic repair remain unresolved Hungary's new prime minister,…
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Scotland Face Morocco at Group C’s Turning Point
A second World Cup match in Boston brings Scotland’s return into sharper focus against one of international football’s most confident…
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Economy
More Economy newsEU Car Circularity Rules Head to Final Vote
Parliament is set to decide on new vehicle design, recycling and export obligations The European Parliament is expected to give…
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EU Rushes Fertiliser Relief for Farmers
Ministers back fast-track CAP flexibility as high input costs sharpen Europe’s food security debate EU governments have moved to accelerate emergency support for farmers hit by rising fertiliser…
Human Rights
More Human Rights newsA Long Court Day for AROPL—and New Racist Riots
Bail conditions are lifted for members of the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light accused of obstruction A court session…
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European leaders can help save Iran’s persecuted Baha’is
As Iran and the US seek a diplomatic accommodation, Europe must leverage its influence to demand human rights improvements. Aaron…
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The Great Lockdown: When Europe sacrifices its soul on the altar of the new Migration Pact
12 June 2026 will not merely be a date in the European Union’s archives; it will symbolise a historic capitulation. With the entry into force of the new…
Nicole Daedone (left) and Rachel Cherwitz (right)
Politics
More Politics newsEU imposes sanctions on Simferopol Metropolitan Tikhon Shevkunov
Simferopol and Crimean Metropolitan Tikhon (Shevkunov), who has been called “Putin’s spiritual father,” has been included in the sanctions list…
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EU Summit Puts Priorities Under Strain
Leaders in Brussels face a crowded agenda where Ukraine, migration, the Middle East and the next long-term budget all compete…
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Cai Run Puts Trade Dialogue at Centre of Brussels Diplomacy
China’s ambassador to the EU is pressing a cooperation message as Brussels sharpens its de-risking agenda Chinese Ambassador Cai Run has made trade dialogue the centrepiece of his…
Religion
More Religion newsA New Teaching on Sophia, the Wisdom of God (1)
By Saint Seraphim (Sobolev) Chapter Thirteen. The Designation of Sophia as an Eternally United Being, Temporally Uniting All That Is…
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The Appearance of Beings from the Spiritual World—Angels and Souls—on Earth
We have said that the present world—the earthly world—is in union and relationship with the afterlife—the spiritual world, and we…
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A New Teaching on Sophia, the Wisdom of God (2)
By Saint Seraphim (Sobolev) Chapter Thirteen. The Designation of Sophia as an Eternally United Being, Temporally Uniting All That Is with the Divinity We will not cite St.…
Society
More Society newsBelfast Police Appeal for Calm as Knife Attack Spurs Night of Disorder
Police say a man has been charged after a serious attack in north Belfast, while vehicles were set alight during…
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Northern Evia Quakes Put Local Safety Checks First
Homes, roads and schools face inspections after a shallow earthquake sequence rattled central Greece A sequence of earthquakes in northern…
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Swiss Voters Set to Reject Population Cap
Early projections point to defeat for a right-wing initiative that threatened free movement ties with the European Union Swiss voters looked set on Sunday to reject a proposal…
What to Do If… in Europe
More What to Do If… in Europe newsWhat to Do If Your Landlord Refuses to Return Your Deposit in Europe
The keys are back. The room is empty. You have cleaned the flat, sent your new address, and waited for…
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What to Do If You Lose Your Passport in Europe
You reach for your passport — and it’s gone. Maybe it slipped out of your bag, maybe it was stolen,…
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What to Do If You Have No Written Work Contract in Europe
You start the job because you need the income. The manager says the paperwork will come “next week”. Then your shifts change, your pay is unclear, overtime is…
