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28 Jun 2026 · 07:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSpaceX buys AI coding startup Cursor for $60bn as AI race with OpenAI and Anthropic intensifies
SpaceX has agreed to acquire Anysphere, the company behind the popular AI coding tool Cursor, in an all-stock deal valuing the startup at $60 billion (€51.7bn), just days after Elo
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28 Jun 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGerman government blocks UniCredit takeover bid for Commerzbank
Berlin has rejected an aggressive acquisition attempt by Italy's UniCredit for Commerzbank, even as the Italian lender's share price climbs amidst an investigation into alleged mar...
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28 Jun 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageFrench intelligence service replaces Palantir with domestic software provider
French Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced that the national intelligence agency will switch to a French company for data analysis to strengthen the nation's digital autonomy.
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28 Jun 2026 · 07:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMore than 68,000 people still missing in Venezuela after devastating earthquakes
A preliminary estimate from the United Nations Development Programme put the cost of direct physical damage caused by the quakes at $6.7 billion.
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28 Jun 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageFrance records 1,000 excess deaths following heatwave
French health authorities have reported approximately 1,000 more deaths than anticipated during a prolonged and record-breaking heatwave that has impacted much of western Europe.
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28 Jun 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Security: live coveragePoland Outspends United States in Defence Expenditure Relative to GDP
European NATO members report record defence spending levels, though investment across the continent remains uneven as nations closer to Russia prioritise higher budget allocations.
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28 Jun 2026 · 05:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageTashkent International Investment Forum begins with focus on global cooperation
Uzbekistan has opened the Tashkent International Investment Forum, with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier expected to attend as international delegations gather to discuss t...
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28 Jun 2026 · 05:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSpaceX becomes world's fifth most valuable company
SpaceX has surpassed Amazon in market value just three days after its initial public offering, briefly exceeding Microsoft during trading on Tuesday, according to Euronews.
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28 Jun 2026 · 05:00 CET · Europe — Energy: live coverageBMW shares drop as carmaker warns of profit decline
Euronews reports that German luxury car manufacturer BMW has lowered its 2026 profit outlook following a slump in sales and rising geopolitical uncertainty.
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28 Jun 2026 · 04:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageMeaning of the French expression Casser du sucre sur le dos
The Local explains the origins and usage of the French idiom 'casser du sucre sur le dos', which refers to speaking negatively about someone in their absence.
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28 Jun 2026 · 04:30 CET · Europe — Climate: live coverageFrance records higher than normal death toll during heatwave
The French Health Minister has confirmed a spike in fatalities linked to the current extreme temperatures affecting the country.
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28 Jun 2026 · 04:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageSummer season begins in France with new regulations and sporting events
The Local reports on a busy week ahead in France, as schools close for the summer and new national regulations come into effect at the month's turn.
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28 Jun 2026 · 04:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageThe Local publishes guide to navigating life in France this July
The Local has released six essential articles detailing legislative updates, seasonal advice and practical information for residents in France as the country moves into July.
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28 Jun 2026 · 03:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coveragePortugal gains 725 super-rich residents in five years. Why is it a magnet for wealth?
In recent years, Portugal has seen a sharp rise in the number of ultra-wealthy residents, fuelled by property investment, international capital flows and the appeal of the Portugue
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28 Jun 2026 · 03:30 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageNo bosses, no problem: Inside the Danish firm that manages itself
At a Danish company that runs the country's biggest network of electric-car chargers, the CEO made himself obsolete, and more than 500 employees now share responsibility for runnin
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28 Jun 2026 · 03:30 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageLatest news bulletin | June 28th, 2026 – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 28th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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28 Jun 2026 · 03:00 CET · Europe — Technology: live coverageFrance implements stricter regulations for Airbnb rentals this summer
France is introducing new measures to address local housing shortages, impacting travellers planning to stay in Airbnb properties during the upcoming summer season.
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28 Jun 2026 · 03:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageEuropean Commission ends investigation into French inheritance laws
The European Commission has confirmed it will close an investigation into whether French inheritance regulations breached European Union law following a clarification from national...
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28 Jun 2026 · 03:00 CET · Europe — Politics: live coverageGerman renters seek guidance on potential rent reductions due to heat
As summer temperatures rise, renters in Germany are questioning whether they are entitled to a reduction in rent if their apartments become excessively hot.
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28 Jun 2026 · 03:00 CET · Europe — Culture: live coverageGerman wine festivals offer alternative to traditional beer events
According to The Local, Germany’s wine festivals provide a distinct cultural experience, offering a more relaxed atmosphere than the country’s more famous beer-focused celebrations...