Monaco explosion injures three in suspected attack on residential building
An explosion struck a residential building in Monaco on Thursday, injuring three people. The principality’s head of government told AFP the blast was “very likely an attack.”
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World news in brief: Haiti, Lebanon, Gaza and DR Congo updates
Armed group clashes displaced more than 2,600 people in Haiti’s Artibonite department last week, deepening a humanitarian emergency that now affects hundreds of thousands across the country. From Lebanon to Gaza and DR Congo, this week’s global crisis update paints a troubling picture of compounding emergencies and stretched aid systems.
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E5 leaders push to show Europe can deliver for Ukraine
Europe’s five most powerful leaders met this week to prove the continent can meaningfully shoulder Ukraine’s security burden without Washington. Concrete pledges topped €21 billion, but the gap between promises and battlefield deliveries remains a stubborn problem.
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Europe morning news: Top stories for June 26th, 2026
From a landmark EU energy vote to fresh tensions on the global stage, this Friday morning is packed with stories that matter. Here’s everything you need to know before noon.
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CAR peace gains at risk, UN envoy warns Security Council
UN Special Representative Valentine Rugwabiza told the Security Council that the Central African Republic has made real peace progress — but warned it could unravel fast. Border instability tied to Sudan’s war is among the biggest threats.
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Europe news bulletin: top stories for June 24th, 2026
From fresh diplomatic tensions in Eastern Europe to a surprise economic announcement out of Brussels, it’s been a packed morning. Here’s everything you need to know heading into the afternoon of June 24th, 2026.
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Italy’s mafia crisis takes a foreign turn as new criminal networks rise
Foreign criminal networks from Nigeria, Albania, and beyond are reshaping Italy’s organized crime landscape in ways prosecutors say they’ve never seen before. Italy’s mafia problem isn’t going away — it’s just changing hands.
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French jets salute US anniversary with Washington flyover
France’s Patrouille de France aerobatic team turned Washington’s skies red, white and blue on Thursday in a dramatic salute to 250 years of American independence. The nine-jet formation swept over the National Mall and Lincoln Memorial in a rare ceremonial flyover rooted in centuries of transatlantic friendship.
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Pope Leo urges global action on hunger in Rome WFP visit
Pope Leo called food access a ‘fundamental human right’ during a visit to WFP headquarters in Rome, as Gaza’s humanitarian crisis deepens and Lebanese families return to damaged homes. Three stories shaping the global humanitarian landscape this week.
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Dutch royals celebrate double World Cup joy in one remarkable day
The Dutch royal family celebrated a remarkable double on Saturday as both the Netherlands and Curacao won at the World Cup on the same day. It’s a once-in-a-generation moment for a kingdom spread across 5,000 miles of Atlantic Ocean.
