The arrival of Japan’s emperor and empress in Belgium marks a symbolic moment for two countries whose partnership stretches back more than a century and a half.
Month: June 2026
Von der Leyen to visit Pashinyan in Yerevan to build on Armenia’s pro-EU vote
As the EU rolls out a support package for Armenia, European Commission President von der Leyen is set to meet re-elected Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Yerevan after he secured a decisive pro-West mandate from the Armenian people, sources confirmed to Euronews.
UN launches Hormuz evacuation for 11,000 stranded seafarers
The operation follows a peace agreement between the United States and Iran that ended months of conflict and allowed commercial shipping to resume through one of the world’s most important maritime routes.
Hungary hits pause on EU membership bids of Ukraine, Moldova
BRUSSELS — Hungary has delayed a key procedural step needed to push forward the EU membership bids of Ukraine and Moldova, according to two EU diplomats. Kyiv and Chisinau reached a milestone on their path into the bloc when EU countries unanimously approved, on June 15, the opening of the first formal negotiating chapter for both…
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 23rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
From Bolsonaro and Bukele to Fujimori and De la Espriella: Trump and Latin America’s rightward turn
Soon after the US president first moved into the White House, his policies and outspoken backing for certain candidates inspired a new wave of Latin American leaders now shaping the continent’s future.
Buying Onions Yo, Yv, and Petar
An Ordinary Road Trip Takes a Strange Turn Who knew that a simple road trip could lead to one of the strangest conversations ever recorded about onions? In “Buying Onions,” three cheerful friends set off on what appears to be an ordinary sightseeing adventure. The mood is relaxed, the scenery is beautiful, and absolutely nobody…
Messi smashes all-time World Cup goalscoring record with 18 goals for Argentina
Messi has become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history with 18 goals. He now has two more than the previous record holder, former Germany striker Miroslav Klose.
Japan to increase visa fees by more than five times starting on 1 July
Japan wants to help manage the rising costs of its immigration system by making tourist visas significantly more expensive in the first fee increase in nearly half a century.
Pressure mounts on Sánchez after former minister is convicted of corruption
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is under pressure after his former transport minister, José Luis Ábalos, was sentenced to 24 years in prison for corruption on Monday. Spain’s Supreme Court found the former minister guilty of rigging public contracts for face masks and other medical supplies in exchange for kickbacks at the height of the…