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Putin & The ‘Drowning Man Syndrome’ Sudan

From intensifying drone warfare between Ukraine and Russia to mounting fears of a humanitarian catastrophe in Sudan, anti-immigration protests in South Africa and a landmark ruling by the US Supreme Court, this week has been shaped by conflicts over power, identity and international law.

Israel prevents exiled Palestinian detainees from reuniting with their families

Palestinian prisoners released from Israeli jail but remain separated from loved ones due to travel restrictions.

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Pakistan bus crash kills 40

At least 40 people were killed and eight others injured after a passenger bus plunged into a ravine in Pakistan.

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NATO summit: European members and Canada pledge long-term Ukraine aid

The NATO alliance's European members and Canada have signaled a readiness to fully take over the financing of Ukraine's fight against Russia.

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A U.S. Independence Celebration Damaged a Museum in Belgium

There were black marks left on a structure in a central Brussels park after a fireworks display, the American ambassador to Belgium confirmed.

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EBRD backs Kazakhstan's move up the minerals value chain with €255m loan

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is financing Kazakhstan's first large-scale refractory gold ore processing facility, helping the country unlock previously inaccessible reserves while expanding domestic mineral processing.

Polish PM warns critical months ahead in face of Russian threat

Tusk says Poland is preparing for "various" scenarios after media reports of a planned Russian attack.

Dissident Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee dies aged 70

Lam Wing-kee, who defied China by selling material critical of Beijing, passed away after battling lung cancer.

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EU sanctions Russian researchers involved in Navalny's death

The six sanctioned Russian scientists were linked to the production of epibatidine — the deadly toxin identified in the body of Putin critic Alexei Navalny after his death.

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EU ‘tech sovereignty’: Uncoupling from the US and China?

The EU is trying to assert its strategic independence in an unstable world – a world of bullies, as some members of the EU Parliament describe it. That means independence in matters of defence and energy supplies, but also in the whole field of tech. The European Commission says non-EU companies provide more than 80…

‘A joy to watch’: World Cup fans embrace Les Bleus as Deschamps finally takes the brake off

After 14 years of pragmatic football under their risk-averse manager Didier Deschamps, World Cup favourites France have unleashed their full attacking potential for his last tournament at the helm, to the delight of French and other fans in awe of a formidable armada that includes the likes of Kylian Mbappé, Ousmane…

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Germany’s Merz defends NATO spending after Trump calls it ‘ridiculous’

Back and forth over defence spending comes as NATO leaders set to meet in Ankara next week.

Latest news bulletin | July 3rd, 2026 – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 3rd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Hottest June on record in France as heatwave deaths rise to alarming levels

The average temperatures on June 24 and 25 this year were the highest ever recorded in the country.

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Mourners in Damascus bury cafe bomb blast victims as officials promise justice

Although there is so far no indication who carried out the attack, many were quick to blame loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted in an insurgent offensive in December 2024.

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Zuma showing South Africa 'middle finger' by meeting Gupta brother - minister

Former President Zuma's trip to India reignites anger over a decade-old corruption scandal.

Kylian "Mobutu" Mbappé: 'Les Bleus' embrace the trend at the World Cup

#WorldCup2026: AI-generated videos of French captain Kylian #Mbappé dressed as a #dictator and giving orders to his teammates have taken over social media - a joke which the French team have embraced by nicknaming Mbappé "Mobut", in reference to the dictator #Mobutu Sese Seko.

Iran FM confirms reports Israel planned to target Tehran's negotiators

Iran's foreign minister corroborated US media reports that Washington warned Tehran Israel may have had its chief negotiators on a target list during April talks in Islamabad, the same talks that produced the framework deal signed on 17 June.

Madonna takes over Paris as Bad Bunny arrives for his French concerts

Why has Madonna made Paris the heart of her latest comeback? In this edition of arts24, we unpack the Queen of Pop's new album Confessions II – fresh from her Paris Fashion Week appearance and exclusive fan events in the French capital. We also look at Bad Bunny's historic new wax figure at Paris's Musée Grévin ahead…

Spring-Summer 2027 menswear: The planet is burning

As rising populism threatens freedom of expression, designers can no longer look away. Yohji Yamamoto rages, with clothes scorched by the sun. Issey Miyake celebrates the power of shadow. Jeanne Friot indicts the politicians. The Institut Français de la Mode urges its students to push beyond limits. KML, the…

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Nigeria: US pulls some troops after anti-IS operation

The United States has withdrawn most of the forces it deployed for a recent operation against "Islamic State" militants in northeastern Nigeria, but it is continuing to provide intelligence support at Abuja's request.