Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 4th, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Month: July 2026
Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s presidential election in runoff
Voters were primarily concerned with increasing levels of crime, especially extortion by violent organized crime gangs, and Fujimori pledged to combat crime with an iron fist.
Did he say ‘Bismillah’? Cristiano Ronaldo’s penalty whisper ignites global debate
Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo’s whisper broadcast live around the world before the decisive penalty against Croatia sparked a global debate over whether it was an Arabic-inspired sacred invocation or his own pre-Saudi encouragement routine in Portuguese.
EU sanctions individuals behind Alexei Navalny poisoning
The Council of the European Union on Friday announced sanctions targeting six scientists and researchers suspected of being involved in the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. “The EU remains fully committed to countering the proliferation and use of chemical weapons,” read the Council statement. The sanctions include an asset freeze and a travel ban to the…
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Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 3rd, 2026 – latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Mourners in Damascus bury cafe bomb blast victims as officials promise justice
Although there is so far no indication who carried out the attack, many were quick to blame loyalists of former President Bashar al-Assad, who was ousted in an insurgent offensive in December 2024.
Iran FM confirms reports Israel planned to target Tehran’s negotiators
Iran’s foreign minister corroborated US media reports that Washington warned Tehran Israel may have had its chief negotiators on a target list during April talks in Islamabad, the same talks that produced the framework deal signed on 17 June.
Andy Burnham commits to find billions to fill UK’s defense black hole
LONDON — Britain’s prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham pledged Thursday to find billions of pounds in his first budget to close a defense funding gap left by his predecessor. Burnham said he will “take my responsibilities fully” to fund the Defence Investment Plan (DIP) announced earlier this week by outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The DIP…
Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from basement eight days after twin quakes
The earthquakes destroyed tens of thousands of buildings across northern Venezuela, killing more than 2,200 people, and leaving La Guaira state as the hardest-hit region in the country.
Von der Leyen unveils major EU support initiatives in strategic trip to Armenia
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a significant economic and political support package to Armenia during her strategic visit to engage with the South Caucasus peace process and the new opportunities in the region formerly in Russia’s orbit.