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Ukraine has secured significant new pledges of support from world leaders at the G7 summit in France, bolstering its defences and diplomatic leverage against Russia after months of fractious transatlantic debate. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrives in Brussels for the EU summit from Evian-les-Bains armed with commitments to strengthen Ukraine’s air defences and intensify pressure on Moscow in an effort to push the Kremlin into direct talks with Kyiv. “The G7 Summit in France delivered important results for Ukraine. Most importantly, we agreed on additional strengthening of Ukraine’s air defence,” Zelenskyy said on X. “Our partners will ensure support for…
Former Spanish prime minister José Luis Rodriguez Zapatero defended his “decency and honesty” on Wednesday after making an unprecedented court appearance on suspected influence peddling, the latest corruption affair threatening the leftist government. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The investigation into the Socialist titan comes as a string of graft probes into Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s family and former top political allies have threatened to topple his minority coalition. Clashes with US President Donald Trump and virulent criticism of Israel have made Sánchez a global progressive star but the scandals have eroded the domestic standing of one of Europe’s few remaining Socialist leaders.…
Published on 17/06/2026 – 17:18 GMT+2•Updated 17:19 A bus carrying a children’s football team from Belarus in Russia’s Bryansk region, which borders both Ukraine and Belarus, was hit by a drone on Wednesday, according to Russian officials. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Local authorities said a woman who accompanied the team was killed. Russia’s healthcare ministry reported that seven people, including five children, have been wounded. Moscow immediately blamed Ukraine for what it claimed was a Ukrainian drone strike. Photos from a Belarusian TV channel showed a grey bus with shrapnel holes on one side, with some of the windows blown out. The…
The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Ladies and Gentlemen, when one is invited to speak at occasions like this, convention requires beginning with a familiar sentence: “It is a great pleasure and a distinct honour to join you this evening.” ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT But I will not say it that way. Because I did not come here merely because this is an important gathering. I came because of a rather unusual convergence of three things: The city where we meet, the moment in which…
US astronaut Christina Koch, the first woman to take part in a lunar mission, was named the winner of a top Spanish prize on Wednesday for having “helped extend the frontiers of humanity.” ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The jury of the Princess of Asturias Award for Concord said Koch’s career was an inspiration for future generations, particularly women. It reflects “humanity’s ability to overcome challenges and adversity through hard work, collaboration and empathy.” Koch, 47, was part of the four-member crew of the Artemis II mission which in April flew around the Moon, the first lunar flyby in more than 50 years.…
The Council of the European Union added 34 individuals and 47 entities to its sanctions list on 15 June — including 10 individuals and one entity accused of “spreading disinformation aimed at justifying, promoting or legitimising Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine.” ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT In practice, this means their assets will be frozen, while EU citizens and companies will be forbidden from providing them with funds or financial assets. At first glance, some of these individuals — such as Russian-American travel influencer Alexandra Jost — may strike observers as unconventional sanction targets. Jost, who was born in Hong Kong, goes…
Published on 17/06/2026 – 13:36 GMT+2 England begin their 2026 World Cup group stage with a crunch fixture against long-time nemesis Croatia on Wednesday, as Thomas Tuchel’s side look to take early control of Group L. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT England come into the game as favourites, with talisman striker Harry Kane once again set to lead the line. The Three Lions also boast strong options in midfield, with Real Madrid midfielder Jude Bellingham and Arsenal’s Declan Rice in line to start for former Chelsea manager Tuchel. The German’s squad selection caused some controversy when it was announced in May, but he…
Published on 17/06/2026 – 12:17 GMT+2 US President Donald Trump and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni struck a conciliatory tone on the margins of the G7 in Evian on Tuesday, after weeks of public sparring had strained relations between the two leaders. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT “You’re friends again,” European Council President António Costa was overheard joking to Trump and Meloni as they gathered on the sidelines of the summit with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. “We have always been friends,” Meloni replied. “I was abandoned,” Trump retorted. “No, you were not,” she said with a smile. The exchange offered a glimpse of…
A blue wave has crashed into the United States. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Scottish fans — back at the World Cup after 28 years thanks to a dominant qualifying campaign — are turning out in huge numbers on the East Coast. Flight bookings from the UK to host cities such as Boston and Miami have skyrocketed, up around 1,000% year-on-year during the World Cup period. Although the figure also includes fans from the rest of the UK, it’s mostly Scotland that’s fueling this surge, according to airfare comparison site FlightsFinder. ‘Party central’ atmosphere in Boston “All flights were full of Scotland fans,”…
Published on 17/06/2026 – 9:33 GMT+2 As the 2026 World Cup gets underway, FIFA President Gianni Infantino faces an unprecedented ethics backlash over his open alignment with the White House, a high-profile visa scandal blocking Africa’s top referee, and vital hydration breaks being turned into TV advertisement slots. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Born in 1970 to modest Italian immigrants in the quiet Swiss town of Brig, Infantino grew up far from luxury. His mother ran a railway station newsstand, while his father worked on sleeping cars. A multilingual lawyer by training, he quietly climbed the ranks at UEFA to become the trusted…