Three heatwaves have caused historically low soil moisture and water shortages. In France and Spain, tens of thousands of people have been evacuated due to forest fires.
Germany, France and Portugal opposed the ban on imports of Russian pollock, while Greece blocked stricter restrictions on gas transit. The sanctions did not affect Patriarch Kirill due to Bulgaria's position.
The next 2030 World Cup will be held in six countries, with 64 national teams participating.
Greece, France, Italy, Germany, Austria and Portugal are blocking or demanding exemptions from the 21st EU sanctions package. Diplomats warn that national economic interests are weakening sanctions policy.
US President Donald Trump called on FIFA to choose the USA as the host of the future World Cup without Canada and Mexico. He also spoke about a proposal for a joint tournament between the USA and China.
On July 19, Spain and Argentina will play in the World Cup 2026 final at MetLife Stadium. Spain could win its second title, while Argentina aims to defend the trophy.
On July 14 in Dallas, the 2026 World Cup semifinal between France and Spain will take place. Bookmakers give a slight edge to the French with odds of 2.46.
A group of Ukrainian servicemen took part in the annual parade on the Champs-Élysées. They marched at the end, receiving warm applause.
Portugal and Slovakia offered Romania support in the field of countering unmanned aerial vehicles. Romanian President Nicușor Dan announced this in Brussels.
The Portuguese national team drew 1:1 with DR Congo at the 2026 World Cup in Houston. The African team scored its first goal and earned its first point in history.
Europe expects heat up to 40 degrees due to a heat dome. Experts warn of infrastructure unreadiness and the danger of tropical nights.
Argentina's Messi has equaled Klose's record for goals at the World Cup and became the first player to participate in six tournaments. A hat-trick against Algeria secured a 3-0 victory.
32-year-old artist Oliver Tree was one of six victims of a helicopter crash in Rio de Janeiro. The singer was in Brazil as part of a world tour.
Liudmyla Luzan and Anastasiia Rybachok won gold medals at the European Championships in Portugal. Luzan won in the single and double 200-meter races.
Only 11% of Europeans consider the US an ally, which is a historic low. The majority of those surveyed favor European weaponry and funding their own defense.
The 2026 World Cup kicks off with a match between Mexico and South Africa and a grand show featuring Shakira. For the first time, the tournament hosted by three countries will bring together 48 national teams and will feature a round of 32 stage.
Ukraine lost to Azerbaijan in the Euro 2026 final with a score of 0:2. The opponent became a two-time champion, while the Ukrainians won their first medals in history.
The FRG lost to Portugal and Austria in the vote for a seat on the UN Security Council. Johann Wadephul linked this to the support for Ukraine and Israel, as well as Russian lobbying.
The UN General Assembly has elected Austria, Portugal, and three other countries to the Security Council. The new members will begin their two-year term on January 1, 2027.
Ukraine crushed Georgia 4:0 and reached the semifinals of the 2026 European Minifootball Championship. The next opponent for our national team will be Hungary on June 3.
A number of countries have condemned Israeli strikes on Lebanon and called for diplomacy. The international community demands an immediate end to the military escalation.
Ukraine defeated Portugal 3:1 and reached the quarterfinals of Euro 2026 minifootball. The next opponent for the Blue and Yellows will be the Georgian national team on June 2.
Zelenskyy hinted at Lukashenko's illegitimacy due to Tsikhanouskaya's participation in the international summit. Ukraine's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to discuss relations specifically with her.
The EDF, SAFE, and EDIP programs are opening up funding for Ukrainian weapon developers. Drones and counter-drone systems will be the priority.
Meloni asks EU to exclude energy costs from budget deficit calculations. The reasons cited were the war in Ukraine and rising energy prices.
A study of 200 countries has debunked the myth of a single obesity epidemic. Rates are rising in poor nations, while they have stabilized in wealthy Western countries.
Singer LELÉKA entered the top 10 at Eurovision 2026, receiving 221 points. The greatest total support for Ukraine was provided by Azerbaijan, Portugal, and Poland.
The first semi-final of Eurovision has started in Vienna, where 15 artists are competing for 10 spots in the final. Representatives from Italy and Germany will also perform.
Twenty-six people of various nationalities, including Ukrainians, were evacuated from the MV Hondius vessel due to a hantavirus outbreak. The passengers were sent into strict quarantine.
In Spain, public buildings are being equipped with air conditioning and water to save the population. In 2025, more than 150,000 heat-related deaths were recorded in the country.
