Politics

Ivory Coast beat Ecuador 1-0 in a tightly contested World Cup group match, with a 63rd-minute goal proving the difference. Ecuador pushed hard for an equalizer but couldn’t find a breakthrough.

Somali referee Omar Artan will receive his full World Cup fee from Fifa after US authorities denied him entry to officiate at the tournament. His case has sparked fresh scrutiny over visa barriers facing officials from certain countries at globally hosted football events.

Belfast has erupted in anti-immigration violence following a knife attack, while Europe battles a dangerous heatwave and animal disease threatens thousands of livelihoods. Here’s what you need to know.

Global forced displacement has fallen for the first time in ten years, UN officials announced Thursday. But more than 120 million people remain uprooted, trapped in prolonged exile with little hope of rebuilding their lives.

EU member states rejected proposed pesticide regulations in a crucial vote this week, dealing a blow to Brussels’ environmental agenda. The deadlock reflects growing political resistance to Green Deal initiatives across the continent.

The EU’s new migration pact promises stricter border controls and shared responsibility among member states. But with implementation starting in 2026, serious questions remain about enforcement and human rights.

The striker they call the ‘Lion of Mesopotamia’ has traveled a road paved with loss and heartbreak. But Aymen Hussein’s goal against Bolivia in March proved that some dreams refuse to die.

From a landmark climate agreement in Brussels to tech breakthroughs in Stockholm, June 14th brings crucial developments across Europe. Here’s what you need to know at midday.

Matthew Karnitschnig has stepped down as editor-in-chief of Euractiv after less than two years at the Brussels-based news outlet. The veteran journalist previously built his reputation at Politico Europe and The Wall Street Journal.

The EU’s proposed Cloud and AI Development Act is sending shockwaves through the global tech industry with strict data sovereignty rules and hefty compliance fees. The legislation could reshape how American cloud giants operate in Europe.