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Anti-migrant politics spark resurgence of racism, say some Britons of colour

Private hire driver Ali Haydor poses beside his car during an interview with Reuters in Southampton, Britain, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville
Private hire driver Ali Haydor poses beside his car during an interview with Reuters in Southampton, Britain, February 23, 2026. REUTERS/Toby Melville

Ukraine’s Zelensky mocks Russian military drive, says Moscow rejects all peace proposals

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine had already put forward proposals to move towards an end of the war “and Russia rejects them every time”.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said Ukraine had already put forward proposals to move towards an end of the war “and Russia rejects them every time”.

Police hunt fugitive after blast in Monaco wounds several

The blast occurred shortly before 9pm on June 29 and wounded three people.
The blast occurred shortly before 9pm on June 29 and wounded three people.

UK asylum seekers face $17,000 charge before they can apply to settle

Asylum seekers in Britain could have to repay the state around £10,000 for accommodation and basic living support.
Asylum seekers in Britain could have to repay the state around £10,000 for accommodation and basic living support.

Russian attacks in major Ukrainian cities kill 10, officials say

Wounded people at a site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine, in this handout picture released June 29, 2026. Press service of the National Police of Ukraine/Handout via REUTERS
Wounded people at a site of a Russian missile strike, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in Dnipro, Ukraine, in this handout picture released June 29, 2026. Press service of the National Police of Ukraine/Handout via REUTERS

Far-right rally in Berlin heightens political temperature in Germany

Supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party holding signs saying ‘Make Berlin Strong’ during a rally on June 29 in front of the Berlin City Hall.
Supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party holding signs saying ‘Make Berlin Strong’ during a rally on June 29 in front of the Berlin City Hall.

French prosecutor blocks suspected 'shadow fleet' tanker, releases captain

EU, China bet on talks to avoid trade war

EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic (left) said following talks with visiting Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao that “the status quo is not an option”.
EU trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic (left) said following talks with visiting Chinese Commerce Minister Wang Wentao that “the status quo is not an option”.

France keeps health emergency plan at highest level in case of another heatwave

A woman cools off in a public fountain near the Place du Trocadero during high temperatures amid a heatwave in Paris, France, June 27, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson
A woman cools off in a public fountain near the Place du Trocadero during high temperatures amid a heatwave in Paris, France, June 27, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson

Greenland keeps attracting investors it may not even want

Foreign interest in Greeland has revived fears that outsiders will once again reap the biggest rewards from its wealth.
Foreign interest in Greeland has revived fears that outsiders will once again reap the biggest rewards from its wealth.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.