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Europe is shaped by decisions made across borders, from the continent’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine to debates over sanctions and military support. These choices affect security, diplomacy and the daily lives of people across the region.

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‘Beyond reproach’: Argentinian media praises Scaloni’s team despite World Cup final defeat

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  • Argentina lost 1-0 to Spain in the World Cup final after extra time.
  • Argentine media praised the team despite defeat, likely Messi's last World Cup.
  • Coach Scaloni cried post-match, casting doubt on his future.

Argentina's newspapers responded to the team's 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the World Cup final with warmth rather than criticism, praising the squad's effort even as they acknowledged Spain had been the better side. The reaction matters because the tournament is widely seen as Lionel Messi's last…

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Brunello Cucinelli Docufilm ‘The Gracious Visionary’ Sells Internationally Ahead of North American Release (EXCLUSIVE)

  • Cucinelli documentary sold to numerous international territories before US release
  • Directed by Giuseppe Tornatore, out in North America on 24 July
  • Film traces Cucinelli's rise to lead a $7.8bn luxury brand

A documentary about Italian fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli, known as the "King of Cashmere," has been sold to a wide range of international territories, expanding its reach ahead of a North American release on 24 July. "Brunello: The Gracious Visionary," directed by Oscar winner Giuseppe Tornatore, follows its…

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European Commission fines AliExpress record sum over illegal goods

  • EU fines AliExpress €550m/$629m, its biggest-ever DSA penalty
  • Millions of fake and unsafe products found still on sale
  • AliExpress calls fine disproportionate; Temu fined similarly in May

The European Commission has fined AliExpress a record €550 million ($629 million) for repeatedly allowing the sale of counterfeit and unsafe products, the largest penalty ever imposed under the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA). Regulators found that the Chinese, Alibaba-owned platform had failed to adequately police listings for…

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Lamine Yamal celebrates World Cup win with little brother who charmed fans

  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the 2026 World Cup
  • Lamine Yamal's brother Keyne, 3, became a viral sensation
  • Yamal is youngest ever to win Euros and World Cup

Lamine Yamal helped Spain win the 2026 World Cup, beating Argentina 1-0, but it was his three-year-old brother Keyne whose exuberant sideline celebrations went viral and captured widespread public attention. The win made the 19-year-old the youngest player ever to win both the European Championship and the World…

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European gas prices hit four-month high amid fears US-Iran war will cause supply shortages

  • European gas prices hit a four-month high on Iran conflict fears
  • Qatari LNG export disruption is denting Europe's storage refill
  • Brent crude briefly topped $90 a barrel before easing back

European gas prices have surged to a four-month high as an escalating conflict between the US and Iran fuels fears of energy supply shortages this winter. The Dutch gas benchmark briefly topped €60 per megawatt hour on Monday after the US widened its aerial campaign and Iran struck…

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‘A unique collective experience’: Spain media hail team’s World Cup triumph

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  • Spanish media hailed the national team's World Cup final win over Argentina.
  • Papers praised the squad's teamwork, values and record defensive performance.
  • Commentators contrasted Spain's sportsmanship with Argentina's conduct in the final.

Spanish newspapers were united in celebration on Monday after the national team beat Argentina to win the World Cup, with commentators framing the victory as a moment of national pride and unity that went beyond football itself. El País and El Mundo praised the squad for prioritising team…

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World Cup brawl sees Argentina player putting hand on throat of Spain opponent after match

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  • Spain beat Argentina in extra time to win the 2026 World Cup final.
  • Post-match brawl saw Paredes put his hand on García's throat.
  • Paredes was sent off with a red card after full time.

Spain's extra-time victory over Argentina in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final was overshadowed by a post-match brawl between players from both sides. Argentina midfielder Leandro Paredes was sent off with a red card after the final whistle after he was seen putting his hand on the throat…

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Ugly scenes as Argentina lose World Cup final – video

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  • Argentina players brawled with Spain after losing the World Cup final 1-0
  • Leandro Paredes sent off for grabbing Eric García's throat, wrestling Gavi
  • UK pundits Joe Hart and Gary Neville condemned Argentina's conduct

Argentina's World Cup final defeat to Spain descended into chaotic scenes at the final whistle, as players from both sides clashed and punches were thrown. Leandro Paredes and Nahuel Molina were among the Argentina players involved, with Paredes sent off after grabbing Spain's Eric García by the throat…

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AliExpress fined almost $630 million over illegal product sales

  • AliExpress fined €550m ($629m) for DSA violations
  • Largest-ever penalty under EU's Digital Services Act
  • Company has until 20 October 2026 to comply

AliExpress has been fined €550 million (about $629 million) by the European Commission for breaching the EU's Digital Services Act, after failing to prevent illegal, unsafe and counterfeit goods from being sold on its platform. This is the largest penalty issued under the DSA to date, and it…

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Ian Wright hits out at ‘ridiculous and poor’ World Cup final pitch at the MetLife Stadium – and that was BEFORE extravagant half-time show featuring Justin Bieber and Shakira

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  • Ian Wright called the World Cup final pitch "ridiculous and poor".
  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 in the final at MetLife Stadium.
  • Extravagant half-time show, featuring Justin Bieber, drew fan backlash.

Former England striker Ian Wright criticised the pitch condition at MetLife Stadium ahead of the World Cup final, branding it "ridiculous and poor", with the comments coming even before the tournament's extravagant half-time show took centre stage. The remarks add to wider unease about how the pitch and…

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