Parisians have ignored a longstanding ban on canal swimming to cool off as a record-breaking heatwave hits Europe, with temperatures hitting 45°C. The unusual behavior comes as authorities warn of health risks.
The UK is facing a 'moment of consequence' as Russia 'relentlessly targets' critical infrastructure and democratic processes, according to the UK's largest spy agency, GCHQ.
The European Union is considering the appointment of a mediator to seek an end to the war in Ukraine, as U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently stated the U.S. is not interested in hosting 'an endless cycle of meetings that lead to nothing.'
Paris reached 34C (93.2F) on Tuesday as a 'heat dome' settled over Western Europe, causing temperatures 10 to 15 degrees Celsius above the May average, according to the BBC.
The EU and several European countries summoned Russian envoys on Tuesday after Moscow warned foreign diplomats to leave Kyiv ahead of potential air strikes, according to Al Jazeera and Politico.
A school assistant will go on trial in Paris on Tuesday accused of sexual mistreatment of young children in his care, according to BBC.
Four people were killed when a school minibus collided with a train in northern Belgium, according to police. The bus was carrying students and staff to a special education school.
Czech police have detained a Russian cleric after four containers of a suspicious white substance were discovered in his car, according to a statement on Monday.
Víctor Muñoz remains with Osasuna for now due to a €40 million ($47 million) release clause, but Real Madrid holds a buyback option at €8 million ($9.5 million). Meanwhile, he has earned a call-up for Spain's 2026 World Cup squad.
Kyiv was hit by a large-scale Russian missile attack early Sunday, killing four people and injuring dozens, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alleging the use of the feared 'Oreshnik' hypersonic missile near the capital. Separately, Canada announced $1.827 billion in aid for Ukraine.
An RAF jet carrying UK defense secretary John Healey had its GPS signal jammed during a three-hour flight near the Russian border. Russia is believed to be behind the incident, according to The Guardian.
A large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine left four dead and dozens injured, according to the BBC. The strikes involved hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, with Kyiv as the main target.
Russia launched an Oreshnik hypersonic missile at Bila Zerkva near Kyiv, marking its third use of the weapon against Ukraine. According to Ukrinform and local media, the missile was fired from the Kapustin Yar test site.
A strike on a college in Luhansk has sparked Russian accusations and vows of retaliation, according to BBC. The attack left 21 dead and 42 injured.
A French mother and her partner will remain in custody until their trial after allegedly abandoning their two young sons on a roadside in Portugal, according to court reports.