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People cool off in the Trocadero Fountain next to the Eiffel Tower as temperatures rise during a heatwave affecting a large part of the country, in Paris, France, on Monday. Photo: Reuters
France

French heatwave packs hotels as city dwellers struggle to sleep

French people struggling to beat the heat have booked up hotel rooms for pool and air conditioner access as temperatures hit a record 40.9 degrees celsius.

Germany

Germany Christmas market attacker, a Saudi psychiatrist, sentenced to life

Britain

‘New normal’: European hospitals overwhelmed by heatwave

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UK’s King Charles breaks tradition to reveal US$17 million tax bill

Tax details disclosed as it is announced the British monarch will not live at Buckingham Palace after costly refurbishment.

Britain’s King Charles paid £12.9 million (US$17.04 million) in tax in 2024/25. Photo: AFP
Britain’s King Charles paid £12.9 million (US$17.04 million) in tax in 2024/25. Photo: AFP
China-Latin America relations

EU pitches Brazil a ‘more beneficial’ rare earths deal than US or China

EU’s Jozef Sikela promises refining investment and technology transfer, in a race for Brazilian minerals that the US and China already lead.

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European Union

Swedish minister brings baby to EU meeting, a first for the bloc

She did so to highlight the benefits of parental leave policies that do not force women to choose between work and family.

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Germany

German doctor admits to killing 12 patients in high-profile trial

The 40-year-old palliative care doctor is charged with killing 15 patients in total between September 2021 and July 2024.

A file image illustrating a judge’s gavel. A 40-year-old palliative care doctor confessed at the Berlin Regional Court on Thursday to killing 12 of his patients. Photo: Shutterstock
A file image illustrating a judge’s gavel. A 40-year-old palliative care doctor confessed at the Berlin Regional Court on Thursday to killing 12 of his patients. Photo: Shutterstock
European Union

EU releases €3 billion loan for Ukraine’s recovery

The EU has provided €200 billion in support to Ukraine so far, and approved €90 billion more over the next two years.

France

3-year-old found dead in car during France heatwave

The boy had trapped himself in the family car while his father thought he had been napping.

Food and Drinks

1 in 5 coffees sold in Europe contains pesticides: report

The report also warned that the ‘standard reassurance’ given by companies – that residues are destroyed by roasting – is not always true.

Some pesticides used on coffee crops include banned sprays that cause cancer. Photo: dpa
Britain

Trump shrugs off Britain’s incoming leader: ‘I hear he’s extremely liberal’

US president’s remarks about Andy Burnham set the stage for a potentially rocky start between the two men.

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Labour veteran politician Andy Burnham is inching closer to becoming Britain's next prime minister. Photo: Reuters
Labour veteran politician Andy Burnham is inching closer to becoming Britain's next prime minister. Photo: Reuters
France

Ebola virus confirmed by France in doctor who worked in DR Congo

The medic had been on a humanitarian mission to a virus transmission zone in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Extreme weather

‘Health impacts likely’ as Europe bakes in early heatwave

France hits record-breaking June heat as soaring temperatures put the UK and other nations under red alert. Tens of millions are affected.

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Aviation

Airbus to inspect 16 A380 planes after cracks found on wings

European aviation safety officials order urgent structural beam checks on jets flown by Emirates and Qantas.

Of the 16 planes to be inspected, 15 are operated by Emirates and one by Qantas. Photo: AFP
Germany

Trains halted across Germany over communications failure

Train services in Germany resuming after a breakdown in the railway radio communication system.

Trains at the main station in Munich, Germany on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Trains at the main station in Munich, Germany on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters
Britain

Former Scottish National Party chief jailed for 5 years for embezzling party funds

Peter Murrell, the estranged husband of ex-SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon, admitted spending US$540,000 on items including a motorhome and cars.

Britain

After 6 prime ministers in 10 years, can anyone fix the UK?

Keir Starmer quit less than two years after a landslide win. His successor will be the seventh prime minister since Brexit in 2016.

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Britain

Burnham’s road to 10 Downing Street: how will Starmer be replaced?

With Andy Burnham emerging as the clear front-runner to lead Britain, here’s what could happen next.

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Andy Burnham after his swearing-in on Monday. Photo: Getty Images
Andy Burnham after his swearing-in on Monday. Photo: Getty Images
Britain

‘Sort of a friend’: Trump takes parting shot at UK’s Starmer

US leader offers his thoughts after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation.

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Extreme weather

Heatwave hits Europe: 40 drown in France trying to cool down in ‘climate chaos’

Europe swelters through record-high temperatures with governments having to take measures to try to reduce the impact.

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China-EU relations

European Central Bank’s President Lagarde urges talks on yuan undervaluation

China has denied it manipulates its currency for trade advantage but its surging trade surpluses are worrying leaders of the G7 nations.

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Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank (ECB). Photo: EPA
Britain

Starmer quitting, making way for UK’s seventh prime minister in a decade

Andy Burnham confirms plans to succeed Keir Starmer as the British leader yields to the reality of his sinking popularity.

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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer making his announcement. Photo: Reuters
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer making his announcement. Photo: Reuters
China trade

Is China a defender or disrupter of global supply chains? Beijing makes its case

Beijing warns against using the “China shock” narrative to justify protectionist measures and also calls for an open global energy market.

Czech Republic

Thousands protest Czech government plan for public broadcaster funding

Critics warn shifting TV and radio funding to the state budget will dismantle media independence.

Italy

Pope exalts first US saint as a model for Christians for her care of migrants

Mother Frances Cabrini, patron saint of migrants, is known for caring for Italian immigrants in the US at the turn of the last century.

Pope Leo takes part in Eucharistic adoration in Sant’Angelo Lodigiano, Italy, the birthplace of Mother Frances Xavier Cabrini on Saturday. Photo: Reuters
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