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Spain advanced to the World Cup final with a victory over France, extending Lamine Yamal’s perfect start record in major tournaments. The teenager, who turned 19 during the competition, has one goal in the tournament while contributing key performances, and later reports placed him among the youngest winners of the title.
Ukraine and nine European countries have announced the formation of an Integrated Anti-Ballistic Missile Coalition to develop a joint missile defense system. The coalition aims to provide an alternative to the US-made Patriot system and complement existing European defenses. The announcement came during a Paris summit of the 'Coalition of the Willing' as Russia's ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine continue.
Ukraine and nine European countries have announced a coalition to develop a shared anti-ballistic missile defence for Europe, citing the growing threat of ballistic missiles. The move comes as leaders met in Paris to reaffirm support for Kyiv, with analysts viewing it as strategic 'insurance' amid a less predictable US security role.
President Donald Trump announced the United States is taking control of the Strait of Hormuz and resuming its maritime blockade of Iran, saying all other countries will have fair and open use of the waterway. The remarks were made on Fox News and Truth Social, with only Iranian ships or customers affected, according to TASS reporting.
The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in southwestern France has sparked nationwide protests and an official inquiry that found serious failings in the justice system. The main suspect, Jérôme Barella, had previously faced accusations of raping a child, but those cases were dropped or stalled. Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has apologised, and protesters are demanding reforms to protect children.
The European Union is considering a phased approach to children's social media access, with EU chief Ursula von der Leyen proposing gradual access for different age groups and an expert panel recommending supervised use for under-13s. The EU has also increased pressure on platforms like TikTok over addictive design and privacy concerns.
The European Commission and over a dozen countries have launched a $1 billion initiative to support Gaza's recovery from war. The fund, announced at a Brussels donor meeting, will focus on water, sanitation, debris removal, and health systems, though it falls short of the UN's $70 billion rebuilding estimate.
France announced it will summon Russia's ambassador amid allegations of a widespread cyber campaign against European countries. The EU and UK imposed coordinated sanctions targeting Russian military intelligence officers, hackers, and firms accused of involvement in cyber-espionage and sabotage operations.
An expert panel advising the EU has recommended that children under 13 only use social media under supervision. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced legislative proposals, citing Australia as a model and emphasizing the need to protect children from harmful online content.
The European Commission is expected to propose age-appropriate restrictions on social media for children, following expert recommendations presented by President Ursula von der Leyen. A tiered approach would allow under-13s limited supervised use, with curbs gradually lifted for older teens.
A heatwave across western and central Europe has led to the temporary shutdown of three French nuclear reactors and reduced output at eight others, as operators comply with environmental limits on cooling water discharge. The prolonged heat has also sparked wildfires in Spain, increased electricity demand, and affected daily life in France.
Official data shows European countries reported more than 10,000 excess deaths during the late-June heatwave, with most among people aged 65 and above. A separate study estimates at least 2,700 heat-related deaths in England and Wales, attributing a significant share to human-induced warming.
Western allies are set to meet in Paris to secure additional air-defense support for Ukraine, which remains exposed to Russian ballistic missiles. The talks come amid fresh Russian strikes that killed eight people and as the EU prepares a new sanctions package.
The Louvre's Apollo Gallery has reopened months after an €88m crown jewel heist, while testimony from two suspects reveals the alleged mastermind was disappointed with the haul, believing they could have taken more.
Josh Fawaz's cover of Madonna's 'Like a Prayer' has topped Australian radio charts, but music experts question whether AI was used in its production. Fawaz says he uses AI 'as a tool' and has added AI credits to the track following an ABC investigation.
The Israeli Army has published video showing tunnels it says were used by Hezbollah beneath Lebanon’s historic Beaufort Castle. The fortress, captured by Israeli forces in June, is described as a strategic site overlooking the region. Analysts say the discovery highlights broader security failures in southern Lebanon.
A fast-moving wildfire in France's Fontainebleau forest has forced evacuations, closed part of the A6 highway, and disrupted rail travel, with officials deploying firefighting planes from southern France for the first time. The blaze is the latest in a series of heatwaves that have hit the region since May.
Mariano Rajoy, Spain's former prime minister, faces backlash in Spain and France after writing that the French national football team had 'no French players.' Spanish PM Pedro Sanchez called the remark xenophobic, while French officials condemned it as unacceptable and racist.
Argentina secured a 3-1 victory over Switzerland in the World Cup quarter-finals, with Julián Álvarez scoring the winning goal in extra time. The win sets up a semi-final clash with England, reigniting a historic rivalry.
French anti-terror prosecutors opened an investigation after a car containing military-grade weapons was found near a synagogue in Sarcelles, a Paris suburb with a large Jewish population. About 300 people were evacuated from the area, and authorities have not identified a motive or suspects. The incident comes amid rising antisemitic crimes in France.