Images show large crowds gather to welcome contestants for the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest on the Turquoise Carpet in Vienna.
Dutch Deputy Prime Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius criticized Moroccan football fans for clashing with police across the Netherlands after their team's World Cup defeat. Fans threw bottles and fireworks, with incidents reported in Rotterdam and Amsterdam.
The European Commission has warned Meta to alter the addictive design of Instagram and Facebook or face substantial fines under the Digital Services Act. The EU executive cited features like autoplay and infinite scroll, and recommendation algorithms, as contributing to unhealthy habits. Meta disagrees with the findings, highlighting its Teen Accounts feature, but the Commission found these insufficient.
EasyJet's board has accepted Apollo Global Management's cash offer of £7.15 per share, valuing the airline at £5.7 billion, surpassing Castlelake's previous bid. The airline faces regulatory hurdles within EU law regarding ownership and control.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that China directly warned Russia against using nuclear weapons in response to Ukrainian strikes. He learned of Beijing's intervention from European leaders at a NATO summit and also discussed it with U.S. President Donald Trump.
North Korea plans to enhance its nuclear capabilities and intelligence agency. Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un emphasized military strength for peace, while plans include modernizing naval bases and combat systems. This follows a recent border crossing incident.
In 2025, nearly one million people worldwide joined the ranks of US dollar millionaires, with the US leading in absolute numbers. Eastern European countries, particularly Lithuania, saw the fastest percentage growth in new millionaires.
