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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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Spanish National Orchestra/Afkham review – Proms debut sees orchestra’s celebrations kick off early

  • Spanish National Orchestra made its first-ever Proms appearance, nearly 90 years after founding.
  • Concert marked conductor David Afkham's farewell before Kent Nagano takes over.
  • Guitarist Rafael Aguirre performed Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez as soloist.

The Spanish National Orchestra made its long-awaited BBC Proms debut at the Royal Albert Hall, nearly 90 years after its founding, performing under outgoing chief conductor David Afkham. The concert doubled as both a first and a farewell: Afkham, who has led the orchestra for over a decade,…

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EA Sports predicts World Cup winner 5 times in a row after Spain win

  • EA correctly predicted Spain would win the World Cup
  • This marks five accurate World Cup predictions in a row
  • Accuracy continues despite EA losing its official FIFA licence

Electronic Arts has once again accurately predicted the World Cup winner using simulations run in its football video game series, extending its perfect record to five consecutive tournaments. The feat is notable because EA lost its official FIFA licensing rights years ago and now publishes under the EA…

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AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for failing to stop sale of illegal and fake goods

  • EU fines AliExpress €550m, its largest DSA penalty yet
  • Platform failed to stop sales of fakes, unsafe toys, cosmetics
  • AliExpress calls fine disproportionate, is considering its options

AliExpress has been fined a record €550m (£470m) by the European Commission for failing to prevent the sale of illegal and dangerous goods, including counterfeit clothing, unsafe toys and harmful cosmetics, on its platform. It is the largest penalty issued so far under the EU's Digital Services Act…

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Trump and Infantino booed at World Cup final – video

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  • Trump and Infantino booed at World Cup final trophy ceremony
  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win the World Cup
  • Infantino ushered Trump away after he tried to join celebrations

Donald Trump and Fifa president Gianni Infantino were booed by spectators at the World Cup final trophy ceremony, held at the New York New Jersey stadium on Sunday. The reaction unfolded after Spain beat defending champions Argentina 1-0 to win the tournament, with jeers ringing out as the…

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Outrage in Italy as Moroccan man dies after being pepper sprayed, pinned down and zip-tied by police while screaming ‘help’ in case likened to George Floyd

  • Moroccan man dies after police pepper-sprayed, pinned and zip-tied him in Italy
  • He reportedly screamed for help while restrained before dying
  • Case draws comparisons to George Floyd's death, sparking outrage

A Moroccan man has died in Italy after being pepper sprayed, restrained and zip-tied by police officers, sparking public outrage and comparisons to the killing of George Floyd in the United States. Witnesses reported that the man was heard screaming for help while being pinned to the ground…

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Ukraine Fires 400 Drones Toward Moscow As Zelenskyy Grapples With Protests

  • Ukraine fired 400+ drones at Moscow amid ongoing tit-for-tat strikes
  • Russia hit Kyiv with ballistic missiles; 10 hurt in Moscow region
  • Zelenskyy faces protests after sacking defence minister Fedorov

Ukraine launched a major drone assault on Moscow, firing over 400 drones towards the Russian capital, while Russia struck Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities with ballistic missiles in an ongoing cycle of retaliatory attacks. The exchange comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a domestic political crisis, with…

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Spain are world champions | World Cup Daily

  • Spain have won the 2026 World Cup.
  • Guardian podcast panel discusses Spain's triumph.
  • Episode features Rushden, Glendenning, Brewin, Wilson and Lowe.

Spain have been crowned world champions after winning the 2026 World Cup, a result discussed on the Guardian's World Cup Daily podcast. The episode reflects on the tournament's conclusion and what Spain's triumph means for the team and the wider competition. Host Max Rushden was joined by football…

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Fenerbahce possible qualifying opponents for Hearts

  • Hearts could meet Fenerbahce or Gornik Zabrze if they beat Sturm Graz
  • Rangers drawn against Jagiellonia Bialystok in Europa League qualifying
  • Motherwell and Hibernian learn potential Conference League opponents

Hearts, Rangers, Motherwell and Hibernian have discovered their possible opponents in the next round of European qualifying, following Monday's draws. Hearts will face either Fenerbahce or Gornik Zabrze in the Champions League if they overcome Sturm Graz, while Rangers, seeded in the Europa League third qualifying round, have…

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Boy, 13, dies during World Cup celebrations in Spain

  • Boy, 13, killed as fountain collapses during Spain's World Cup celebrations
  • Crowds had climbed onto Ciudad Rodrigo's Árbol Gordo fountain
  • Spain beat Argentina 1-0 to win their second World Cup

A 13-year-old boy died and two other young people were injured when part of a fountain collapsed during celebrations for Spain's World Cup victory in Ciudad Rodrigo, Salamanca province. The tragedy occurred after crowds climbed onto the Árbol Gordo fountain to celebrate, turning festivities into what local officials…

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Apps Marketed to US Troops Are Shipping Chinese and Russian Code

  • Over 1 in 8 military-marketed apps contain Chinese, Russian or foreign-built code
  • 64% of 220+ apps studied had tracking SDKs; 40% over-collected data
  • Researchers warn this data could expose troop locations to adversaries

A study by researchers at Purdue University, the US Military Academy at West Point and Florida International University has found that more than one in eight mobile apps marketed to US troops contain software built by companies in China, Russia and other foreign nations, fuelling concerns that adversary…

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