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Published on 02/06/2026 – 17:17 GMT+2 An oil tanker suspected of being part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” has arrived in the Bay of Douarnenez in western France on Tuesday under the escort of the French Navy. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The Tagor was intercepted and boarded in international waters off the coast…
By Inês Trindade Pereira & video by Léo Arnoux Published on 02/06/2026 – 9:00 GMT+2•Updated 9:28 Europe experienced an “unprecedented and historic” heatwave in the last week of May, with temperatures across parts of the continent reaching around 10°C to 15°C above the average for this time of the year. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The…
Published on 02/06/2026 – 12:16 GMT+2•Updated 13:43 Speaking live from Beirut, Ghassan Hasbani said Israeli threats to strike Hezbollah strongholds in the capital’s southern suburbs had been temporarily put on hold following talks involving the Lebanese government and the United States. But he dampened any hopes of a full ceasefire.…
Published on 02/06/2026 – 12:30 GMT+2 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called on Europe on Tuesday to develop its own air defence systems and urged more support from Washington after Russia’s latest deadly drone and missile barrage. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “Europe needs its own anti-ballistic defence so that this war can finally…
The European Union is ready to “step up” its role in the diplomatic process to end Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, but only when Moscow demonstrates a serious commitment to negotiations and establishes an “unconditional ceasefire”, according to draft conclusions prepared ahead of a key leaders’ summit on 18-19 June.…
As the shortage of labour in the agricultural sector becomes increasingly evident across all Western European countries – and particularly in Greece – an interstate agreement that had remained inactive for several years is now moving into the implementation phase. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The deal between Greece and Egypt provides for…
A wide range of sectors – from transport to education, to health and public services – will be hit by the general strike called for Wednesday, 3 June, in Portugal. The walkout was announced on 1 May, Labour Day, by the General Confederation of Portuguese Workers (CGTP), and is expected…
The sea is no longer just a transport route or an economic resource, but the centre of a silent yet crucial strategic contest. Today, the underwater domain has become a key arena of hybrid warfare, where national security is increasingly linked to the protection of vital but largely unseen infrastructure.…
When Péter Magyar won Hungary’s parliamentary elections in March 2026, bringing an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power, there was palpable relief in many European capitals. His inaugural visit to Berlin to meet Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) is set to be the next major test for his new…
Paris Saint-Germain’s win against Arsenal in the Champions League final on 30 May marked a landmark achievement for the club, while also serving as a source of inspiration for France’s aspiring professional athletes. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Each year, hundreds of aspiring professional footballers pursue a very different kind of win: a…
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