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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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One anti-war critic fined, another held as Russia clamps down on opponents

  • Russia detains ex-Putin loyalist blogger over anti-war remarks
  • Politician Nadezhdin fined, barred from September parliamentary election
  • Crackdown comes as polls suggest Putin's popularity is falling

Russian authorities have intensified their crackdown on critics of the war in Ukraine, detaining blogger Ilya Remeslo and blocking politician Boris Nadezhdin from standing for parliament. The moves highlight the Kremlin's continued efforts to silence dissent, even as reports suggest President Vladimir Putin's popularity may be slipping amid…

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Many Ukrainian soldiers outraged over removal of defence minister, troops tell BBC

  • Zelensky's removal of defence minister Fedorov angers many soldiers
  • Fedorov credited with driving drone and military tech innovation
  • Protests erupted in Kyiv; some troops doubt they'll change anything

Ukrainian soldiers have expressed anger to the BBC over President Zelensky's decision not to reappoint defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov in a cabinet reshuffle, sparking street protests in Kyiv. Fedorov, previously Minister for Digital Transformation, was widely credited among troops with driving military innovation, particularly the expansion of drone…

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JOHNNY MIDDLETON On Musical Direction Of SAVATAGE’s Upcoming Studio Album: ‘It’s Kind Of A Mix Of Everything’

  • SAVATAGE has a large stockpile of unreleased new songs
  • No release date set; band prioritising quality over timing
  • Pompeii concert on 27 July 2026 to be filmed for DVD

SAVATAGE bassist Johnny Lee Middleton has confirmed the progressive metal band is sitting on a substantial amount of new material for a future studio album, though no release date has been set. Speaking to Metal Kaoz, Middleton said songwriter Jon Oliva has "a whole pile of music" accumulated…

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Saudi Arabia’s EA Takeover Reportedly Set To Clear EU Hurdle

  • EU approval for EA’s Saudi-led takeover was reportedly imminent.
  • The deal was valued at about $55 billion.
  • The review focused on potential foreign-subsidy competition concerns.

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund-led acquisition of Electronic Arts was reportedly expected to receive EU approval under foreign-subsidy rules, removing a significant regulatory obstacle to the deal. The decision mattered because it would bring the proposed $55 billion takeover closer to completion and deepen Saudi Arabia’s investment in…

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EU proposes slowing down cuts to carbon emissions for businesses

  • EU proposes giving businesses longer to cut carbon emissions under ETS reform
  • Free permits could run until 2038 instead of 2034 for some industries
  • Poland welcomes the softer stance; Greens warn of increased climate pollution

The European Union has proposed relaxing its carbon emissions trading system (ETS) for businesses, giving industries more time to reduce their carbon output than originally planned. The move, announced by the European Commission, softens a key climate policy tool and comes after criticism from member states such as…

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Pidcock up to fourth as Schmid wins Tour breakaway

  • Mauro Schmid wins Tour de France stage 13 from a breakaway
  • Tom Pidcock finishes third, rises to fourth overall
  • Pogacar leads by over four minutes, chasing record fifth title

Britain's Tom Pidcock moved up to fourth overall in the Tour de France after finishing third on stage 13, a demanding 205.8km stage from Dole to Belfort won by Switzerland's Mauro Schmid out of a breakaway group. Schmid, riding for Jayco-Alula, edged Colombia's Harold Tejada on the line…

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Canadian Wildfires Derail Tour Plans for Sebastian Bach, John Mellencamp, The Black Keys, and More

  • Over 800 Canadian wildfires produce hazardous air quality forcing artists to cancel or postpone summer concerts across North America
  • Sebastian Bach, The Black Keys, John Mellencamp, and Creed among multiple acts rescheduling shows; most offering refunds or new dates
  • Public health authorities guiding venue decisions as governments encourage air-quality monitoring before outdoor events

ALMERIA, SPAIN - JULY 10: Flames and smoke rise from a wildfire near the municipality of El Pocico on July 10, 2026 in Almeria, Spain. Emergency crews continue to battle the wildfire in Spain's southern province of Almería that has killed at least 11 people, with 19 to…

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Will Russia’s answer to the Falcon 9 rocket ever take flight?

  • Russia's reusable Amur-LNG rocket faces further long delays
  • Demonstrator hopper tests now pushed back to 2028
  • Full flight tests not expected before 2031, five years late

Roscosmos has confirmed further delays to its Amur-LNG rocket, Russia's planned reusable answer to SpaceX's Falcon 9, with a working demonstrator not now expected to begin flight tests until 2028. The rocket, first unveiled in 2020 with a promised debut this year, is intended to eventually replace the…

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‘Chaos v calm’ – Sutton’s World Cup final and third-place predictions

  • Sutton predicts Spain to beat Argentina in Sunday's World Cup final
  • France tipped to beat England 2-1 in bronze final
  • BBC predictor game users lead AI and Sutton on prediction accuracy

Ahead of the 2026 World Cup final and third-place play-off, BBC Sport pundit Chris Sutton has given his verdict on both matches, alongside predictions generated by AI and by users of the BBC's predictor game. Argentina face Spain in Sunday's final in New York, while England meet France…

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Roby Attal & Francesca Reale Join Netflix’s ‘This Summer Will Be Different’ As Felix And Bridget

  • Netflix casts Francesca Reale and Roby Attal in new romance series
  • They join Sophie Nélisse in adaptation of Carley Fortune's novel
  • Book sold over four million copies, translated into thirty languages

Netflix has cast Francesca Reale and Roby Attal in key roles for its upcoming series adaptation of Carley Fortune's bestselling novel "This Summer Will Be Different", joining previously announced lead Sophie Nélisse. The casting rounds out the show's central trio, with production moving forward on the romance drama…

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