France’s Marine Le Pen, who brought hard-right National Rally to cusp of electoral success BBC Meeting Jordan Bardella, France’s possible president The Economist Marine Le Pen appeal verdict: Why this moment matters for France BBC A timeline of Marine Le Pen’s political career and the rise of the French far right AP News In pictures: Marine Le Pen’s political … Read more
‘Flamingo Revolution’ takes off as thousands demand Albanian PM’s resignation BBC Protests Over Kushner-Linked Project Turn Violent in Albania Bloomberg.com Albania’s flamingos meet the Trump family bulldozers Financial Times Man who sold land for Kushner-backed Albania development probed over alleged money laundering, drug trafficking CBS News Flamingo revolution: Police use tear gas vs Albanians protesting Trump plans for unspoiled … Read more
Long-delayed defence spending plan to be published BBC Keir Starmer announces extra £15bn for defence – live updates BBC Britain unveils its new Ukraine-modeled armed forces politico.eu Britain sets out a plan for future defense with a focus on drones and a fight over money AP News Starmer unveils extra £15bn for UK defence, with some road and energy … Read more
Three people injured after explosion in Monaco, French media report BBC Monaco explosion injures three and triggers police hunt The Guardian Monaco explosion leaves three wounded as authorities probe deliberate attack France 24 3 injured in Monaco after makeshift bomb explodes in street, police hunting for suspect New York Post Police hunt fugitive in Monaco after 3 wounded in … Read more
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France BBC Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing 11 people CNN Eleven people killed in plane crash in northeastern France Reuters French skydiving plane crashes near Nancy, killing all 11 onboard The Guardian 5 nurses among 11 killed when skydiving plane crashes in France CBS News Source link
King becomes first monarch to reveal tax bill as royal public funding to double to £100m BBC King Charles III Has Paid More Than $39.6 Million in Taxes, Palace Discloses in a U.K. First The New York Times Taxpayer funding for royals will rise to £138mn amid Buckingham Palace works Financial Times Royal tax disclosures raise more questions … Read more
Signs grow that Starmer will set out timetable to resign as mood in government shifts BBC Report says UK PM Starmer ready to quit, but source says he is still focused on the job Reuters Keir Starmer reportedly considering stepping down as PM and could announce timetable for departure Fox News Starmer expected to announce departure on Monday … Read more
Man charged after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh BBC Counterterrorism officials investigating after suspect goes on rampage in alleged hate attack: report Fox News Man Arrested in Scotland After Rampage Leaves 5 Hurt, Police Say The New York Times Counterterror police investigate after 5 hurt in Edinburgh attacks that appeared to target Muslims NBC News Stabbing attacks in Edinburgh … Read more
Moscow oil refinery attack brings Russia’s war with Ukraine closer to home BBC Massive blasts in Moscow shatter even Putin’s protective shell CNN ‘Game Changer’? Too Soon to Tell. But Ukraine Flexed in Striking Moscow. The New York Times Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, June 18, 2026 Institute for the Study of War Moscow residents complain of black rain after … Read more
Man arrested after boy injured in zoo crocodile enclosure BBC Man Forced Boy, 3, Into Crocodile Pen at English Zoo, Police Say The New York Times Zoo worker jumped into crocodile enclosure to save injured boy BBC Man arrested after 3-year-old boy critically injured in crocodile enclosure: Police ABC News – Breaking News, Latest News and Videos Man arrested … Read more