Spearfisher dies following shark attack off Western Australian coast
A man has died following a shark attack while spearfishing with family members near Michaelmas Island off Western Australia’s coast, local police have confirmed.
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Andreeva claims maiden Grand Slam crown at Roland Garros
Nineteen-year-old Russian Mirra Andreeva secured her first Grand Slam title at the French Open, defeating Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska 6-3, 6-2 in Saturday’s final to become the first teenager to win at Roland Garros since 2020.
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United Nations commemorates over 4,500 peacekeepers who made ultimate sacrifice
The United Nations held a ceremony honoring more than 4,500 peacekeepers killed in service over 78 years, highlighting the mounting dangers faced by personnel in conflict zones worldwide.
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Ebola outbreak in Central Africa escalates as case count exceeds 400
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda has surged past 470 confirmed cases, prompting fears among health officials that it could become one of the largest epidemics on record and triggering a major international emergency response.
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Denmark stands alone as only EU member state without agriculture minister
Denmark has become the only European Union member state without a dedicated agriculture minister, setting itself apart from all other 26 EU countries that maintain specific ministerial responsibility for farming and agricultural policy.
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Bernadette Chirac, former French First Lady, passes away at 93
Bernadette Chirac, widow of former French President Jacques Chirac and a prominent figure in French public life for decades, has died at age 93, according to reports on Saturday.
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Israeli airstrike claims lives of multiple Lebanese soldiers despite recent ceasefire agreement
Lebanese military personnel were killed in an Israeli strike on a vehicle in southern Lebanon on Saturday, just days after both nations agreed to a conditional ceasefire following U.S.-mediated talks, raising concerns about the durability of the truce.
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United Nations commemorates over 4,500 peacekeepers lost in seven decades of service
The UN held a memorial ceremony honoring more than 4,500 peacekeepers who have died in service over 78 years, highlighting the mounting dangers faced by personnel in conflict zones worldwide.
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Global food safety crisis claims 1.5 million lives annually, UN health agency warns
Nearly 866 million people fall ill and 1.5 million die each year from consuming contaminated food, with children facing the highest risk, according to new World Health Organization data that reveals the devastating impact of unsafe food on global health and economies.
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EU accused of applying double standards in Palestinian policy
The European Union faces mounting criticism over alleged double standards in its policy approach to the Palestinian cause, with observers questioning the consistency of its application of human rights principles and international law.
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European Commission plans stricter Schengen visa rules for Russian nationals after multi-nation appeal
The European Commission is set to tighten Schengen visa access for Russian nationals following formal protests from eleven EU member states, marking a significant shift in European visa policy amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
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Russia reports intercepting hundreds of Ukrainian drones across multiple regions
Russian defence officials claim air defence systems intercepted hundreds of Ukrainian drones across 16 regions, including Crimea, as a major economic forum drew to a close.
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Search operations halted for two missing men in Laos cave due to safety concerns
Rescue teams in Laos have suspended their search for two missing men in a cave system, citing dangerous conditions that pose significant risks to rescue personnel attempting to locate them.
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After Orbán: how Magyar’s Hungary is redrawing the map of the European right
Six weeks into Peter Magyar’s pro-European government, Hungary is repositioning itself within the EU after sixteen years of Viktor Orban. The shift, centred on unlocking suspended EU funds and an anti-corruption drive, is reshaping the dynamics of the European right ahead of the 23-24 June European Council.
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EU Inc: The 28th company regime that could reshape how European startups scale
The European Commission’s proposed 28th company-law regime, dubbed EU Inc, aims to give startups a single pan-European legal form and cut cross-border scaling costs. As part of the post-Draghi competitiveness agenda, it promises a unified market entry across 27 states but raises concerns over labour standards and national co-determination.
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ECB poised to raise rates on 11 June as energy-driven inflation forces a hawkish turn
Markets are positioned for the European Central Bank to raise its deposit rate by 25 basis points to 2.25% on 11 June 2026, the first move after five consecutive holds since July 2025. A Reuters poll found 59 of 70 economists expect a hike, driven by an energy-led rise in euro-area inflation to 3.0%.
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Brent jumps nearly 6% to $97 as Iran suspends US talks, reviving Europe’s energy risk premium
Brent crude jumped close to 6% to around $97 a barrel on Monday 1 June 2026 after Iranian agency Tasnim reported the suspension of nuclear talks with the United States. The reversal reinstates a geopolitical risk premium and complicates the European Central Bank’s policy assessment ahead of its 11 June meeting.
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Ukraine’s first EU cluster within reach as Hungary’s new pro-EU government eases the Orbán-era veto
With Hungary’s new pro-EU prime minister Peter Magyar having replaced Viktor Orban, Brussels is eyeing the 23-24 June European Council to open the first negotiating cluster for Ukraine and Moldova. Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos has signalled a June opening under the Cyprus presidency, while Kyiv pushes for all six clusters at once.
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Energy shock reshapes EU economic strategy as Brussels races to shield industry and diversify supply
The energy shock unleashed by the war in the Middle East is forcing a strategic rethink in Brussels, blending emergency relief with a longer push for resilience and economic security. The European Commission’s Spring 2026 Forecast cut EU growth to 1.1% and raised inflation to 3.1% for the year, with energy commodity prices expected to…
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EU commits to One Europe, One Market roadmap to close the competitiveness gap by 2027
The European Union is staking its economic future on finally completing its own single market. The presidents of the European Parliament, the Council of the EU and the European Commission have signed a Joint Declaration backing the One Europe, One Market roadmap, agreed on the sidelines of the informal meeting of EU leaders held in…
