Month: June 2026

LONDON — Conservative former mayor Andy Street is in the running to oversee Britain’s nationalized railways, three people with knowledge of the process told POLITICO. The three people all described Street, who was mayor of the West Midlands from 2017 to 2024, as a leading candidate in the Labour government’s search for the first chair of…

The 14th Amendment says that “all persons born or naturalised in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside”.

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 30th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides lauded the signing of the “declaration of marketability” as a “major step towards establishing the Eastern Mediterranean as a credible alternative energy corridor for Europe”.

Anti-immigrant protesters march in Durban as the March and March movement calls for government action on undocumented migration amid a police presence.

Thousands gather in Haro, Spain, for the La Rioja wine battle, spraying wine, dancing and climbing the hill to the church in a colourful festival.

Basel’s national yodelling festival unfolds during a heatwave as performers sing in fountains, compete across the city and close with street parades.

BERLIN — German political leaders are responding to Volkswagen’s bombshell plan to slash 100,000 jobs — potentially one of the largest corporate layoffs in history — with predictable pledges to prevent the cuts, even as Germany’s economic reality grows darker. That sets up a clash between VW’s increasingly aggressive corporate management and the politicians and…

Thousands join New York Pride parade in Manhattan with floats, music and political leaders, marking celebration and remembrance of LGBTQ+ rights.