Convicted People Smuggler from France Seeks Asylum in UK
A convicted people smuggler from France, now living in the UK, is seeking asylum while working illegally, according to a BBC investigation.
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Ukrainian Charged in Germany Over Nord Stream Blasts
A 50-year-old Ukrainian national has been charged in Germany in connection with the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline explosions, according to German media reports.
Warmest June on record for England, second-warmest for UK, says Met Office
England recorded its warmest June on record with an average temperature of 17.1C, according to the Met Office. The UK as a whole had its second-warmest June.
Berlin’s Nazi Bunker Demolition Plan Sparks ‘Absolute Madness’ Debate
Berlin is considering demolishing a bunker linked to Adolf Hitler's New Reich Chancellery, sparking controversy with some calling it 'absolute madness', according to the BBC.
Manuel Neuer announces WM exit: Emotional farewell after Germany’s early elimination
German national team goalkeeper Manuel Neuer confirmed the 2026 World Cup would be his final appearance in a DFB jersey after an early elimination by Paraguay. Neuer, 40, described the end as 'extremely bitter' in an emotional interview.
2026 World Cup: Germany’s Exit Sparks Manager Debate
Germany's early exit from the 2026 World Cup has sparked debate over head coach Julian Nagelsmann's future, according to BBC.
FIFA World Cup: Tuesday schedule predictions and eliminated teams
The 2026 FIFA World Cup is moving into the knockout phase, with Norway favored to defeat Ivory Coast and France heavily tipped to beat Sweden, according to Opta simulations.
Manhunt After Bomb Injures Ukrainian Oligarch in Monaco
A manhunt is under way in southern France after a parcel bomb exploded in Monaco, severely injuring a Ukrainian businessman and two others, according to French media reports.
Putin admits fuel shortages from Ukrainian strikes
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made a rare admission that fuel shortages in the country are being caused by Ukrainian strikes. According to independent Russian outlet Mediazona, 56 Russian regions are currently enforcing fuel restrictions.
Six people shot dead at centre in Germany
Six people were shot dead at a youth welfare center in Stade, Germany, in what police described as a 'brutal manner.' The gunman was arrested after a short chase.
Putin Rejects Limits on Long-Range Strikes in Russia-Ukraine War
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected Ukraine’s proposals to limit the use of long-range missiles and cease hostilities, according to an interview with state television on Sunday.
41.7°C: Hottest Day of 2026 Sparks Record-Breaking Heatwave
Germany recorded a new all-time high of 41.7°C on Friday, 26 June 2026, according to preliminary data from the national weather service, as a record-breaking heatwave swept across Europe.
Europe Heatwave Linked to 1,300 Deaths, WHO Warns as Germany Hits 41.7C
More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded in Europe since 21 June, linked to an unprecedented heatwave, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). Germany hit a record 41.7C on Sunday.
Heatwave Breaks Records in Germany, Denmark, Czech Republic
Germany recorded a provisional temperature of 41.5C for the second consecutive day, breaking its all-time high, according to the BBC. The heatwave, now affecting 150 million people in Europe, has set new records in Denmark and the Czech Republic.
Europe’s Deadly Heatwave Breaks 41.3C German Record
Europe's deadly heatwave broke Germany's temperature record at 41.3C on Friday as authorities across the continent halted public events due to health risks, according to the BBC.