Europe

Sweden resumes visa services in Pakistan after two-year hiatus

Pakistan welcomes the move, calling it a 'positive development'

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UK resets ties with Syria as foreign minister visits Damascus

UK pledges $129M for Syria as it reestablishes diplomatic ties and backs political transition after Assad’s fall

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Afghans both hopeful, disappointed after Russia's Taliban recognition

Moscow's recognition of the Taliban raises hopes for trade but sparks fears among Afghans and rights groups

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Oasis comeback tour starts in Cardiff

The biggest British rock band of the 1990s, Oasis, kick off their reunion tour on Friday

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Azerbaijan raids Russian media office in new diplomatic rift

Azerbaijani police detain three Russian journalists in raid on Sputnik office; Moscow summons Azerbaijani envoy

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Wildfires burn in Turkey and France as early heatwave hits

Wildfires force evacuations in Turkey, France as Europe faces scorching heat and climate-driven health risks

Star-studded finale at Bezos and Sanchez's Venice Gala

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Bezos, Sanchez prep for Venice gala

Wedding festivities are estimated to cost around $50 million

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Brothers blame influencer mum's 'conspiracy theories' after sister's death

Wellness influencers like Kate, a self-described 'natural nurse,' are accused of promoting unproven treatments amplified by algorithms targeting the ill

Europe

UK's Starmer hopes for migration win at summit with Macron

UK eyes migrant swap deal with France — deporting small boat arrivals in exchange for legitimate asylum seekers

Sweden resumes visa services in Pakistan after two-year hiatus

Pakistan welcomes the move, calling it a 'positive development'

UK resets ties with Syria as foreign minister visits Damascus

UK pledges $129M for Syria as it reestablishes diplomatic ties and backs political transition after Assad’s fall

Afghans both hopeful, disappointed after Russia's Taliban recognition

Moscow's recognition of the Taliban raises hopes for trade but sparks fears among Afghans and rights groups

Oasis comeback tour starts in Cardiff

The biggest British rock band of the 1990s, Oasis, kick off their reunion tour on Friday

Macron wants EU-US trade deal 'as soon as possible'

Without an agreement, the default tariff on European imports could double to 20 percent, or more

Heatwave across Europe leaves 8 dead as early summer temperatures hit records

Heatwave triggers wildfires, health alerts, and nuclear reactor shutdowns across Europe

UK PM Starmer wins vote in parliament on welfare reform

UK MPs pass disability cuts after Labor revolt forces PM Starmer to scale back reforms

Azerbaijan raids Russian media office in new diplomatic rift

Azerbaijani police detain three Russian journalists in raid on Sputnik office; Moscow summons Azerbaijani envoy

'Targeted, sophisticated' cyberattack hits ICC

ICC says it contained a “targeted, sophisticated” cyberattack, its second breach in two years

Wildfires burn in Turkey and France as early heatwave hits

Wildfires force evacuations in Turkey, France as Europe faces scorching heat and climate-driven health risks

France, Germany, and UK condemn 'threats' against UN nuclear watchdog head

Iran faces international criticism after accusing IAEA chief Grossi of betrayal and halting nuclear access

Ukraine F-16 pilot killed in large-scale Russian attack

Kyiv has now lost three F-16s since it began operating the US-made jets last year.

Over 50 arrested in Istanbul as police block banned Pride march

Taksim Square, long a focal point for public demonstrations, was sealed off by police early Sunday in anticipation of the event

France imposes smoking ban on beaches, parks

Bus shelters, areas near libraries, swimming pools, and schools will also be affected by the ban

Bezos, Sanchez prep for Venice gala

Wedding festivities are estimated to cost around $50 million

France bans smoking in beaches, in parks and bus shelters

The decree does not specifically address the use of electronic cigarettes

After NATO deal, how far will EU go for trade peace with Trump?

Macron and Merz demand fast action to avoid U.S. tariffs on European exports

Macron says 'worst scenario' if Iran quits nuclear non-proliferation treaty

Macron said he plans to speak with the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council in the coming days to preserve the treaty