‘Earth’s first starfleet’: Nasa reveals Artemis III crew and project’s next steps
Luca Parmitano to pilot all-male crew of four paving way for planned first human landing on Artemis IV in 2028Jared Isaacman, the Nasa administrator, hailed the creation of “Earth…
Is the pope a Real Madrid fan? Leo’s admission upsets Barcelona faithful
Pontiff appeals in Catalan for harmony on Barcelona leg of Spain tour after making football foes in cityTo the delight of many, Pope Leo XIV kicked off the Barcelona leg of his we…
Zelenskyy: Putin is ‘playing games’ with Trump – podcast
The Ukrainian president says Vladimir Putin’s days are numbered. As the Russian president’s influence wanes and his war machine crumbles, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is important …
EU plans to ban Russian soldiers from bloc in fresh sanctions on Moscow
Banks, crypto firms and Kremlin oil reserves also targeted in 21st set of measures since full-scale invasion of UkraineThe EU hopes to ban Russian soldiers from entering its terri…
Scrapping of Franco-German fighter jet leaves allies at odds on defence future
The flagship partnership project became a glaring example of discord between the two nations.
Murder of Lyhanna, 11, enrages France and turns up heat on government
Protesters are angry that the suspect had already been reported to police last August in a separate case.
A-level student elected to Jersey parliament congratulated by Trump
Gabriel Raimondo, who put his studies on hold to run in Channel Islands, is one of world’s youngest politiciansMost politicians who win an election in Jersey are probably satisfie…
‘We are cheering on five teams’: how Rotterdam will turn more than orange for World Cup
From Curaçao and Cape Verde to Morocco and Turkey, fans reflect Dutch city where loyalties are shared, not dividedThree hours before their team’s opening World Cup match on 14 Jun…
EU quota system ‘could kill Ukrainian steel industry’, boss says
Protectionist measures will deal blow to country’s budget as it defends itself against Russia, says Metinvest chiefNew EU limits on steel imports could destroy Ukraine’s industry …
Volodymyr Zelenskyy reveals he wants to invite King Charles on a state visit to Ukraine – video
Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, tells the Guardian he was planning to invite the British monarch on a state visit to Ukraine as early as this year. Speaking to Pippa Cre…
‘They are isolated … they are alone’: Zelenskyy on Russia, Putin’s lies – and fighting back
In a wide-ranging interview, an upbeat Ukrainian president also discusses Donald Trump, King Charles, and how Kyiv is prepared to share its experience of drone warfare with the we…
‘We want to see him in Ukraine’: Zelenskyy hopes to invite King Charles on state visit
Exclusive: Ukrainian leader says he has ‘a very good relationship’ with British monarch, who has supported his countryZelenskyy hopes Reform UK councils will allow Ukraine flags t…
Is Switzerland tired of prosperity? I can think of no other reason for our next foolish referendum | Joseph de Weck
Capping the population at 10 million is a far-right fantasy. It would dismantle the openness that has made the country richZürich on a Sunday morning can feel like the day after A…
French star Patrick Bruel held by police investigating new sexual assault allegations
Two new rape complaints have been filed against the 67-year-old singer and actor, who denies the claimsFrench singer and actor Patrick Bruel, facing sexual assault allegations fro…
Ukraine war briefing: Russia’s Peskov admits ‘certain problems’ with fuel supplies after energy sites targeted
Ukrainian forces continue strikes on oil facilities in occupied Crimea and Russia proper; French jet downs drone in Latvian airspace. What we know on day 1,567 A surge in airstrik…
Russia's fuel crisis intensifies as Ukraine steps up strikes on occupied territories
Kyiv has made it difficult for Moscow to provide military and civilian supplies to the territories it occupies.
Zelensky thanks UK for 'ironclad' support after meeting King
Following their meeting, Zelensky thanks the UK for its "ironclad" support for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy: Ukraine and UK need each other in the battle against Russia – video
In an interview with the Guardian, the Ukrainian president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, reflected on his country's close ties to the UK since the beginning of the war. He said the decisi…
‘Wasn’t even good’: US tourist says she was charged €44 for two ice creams in Rome
Post on Facebook received more than 900 comments, with one Italian writing that they were ‘ashamed’A US tourist has warned visitors to Rome after paying €44 (£38) for two ice-crea…
France and Germany abandon joint project to build European fighter jet
Paris and Berlin conclude firms involved unable to agree on way forward in blow to Europe’s common defence pushFrance and Germany have concluded that the companies involved in bui…
Pope Leo receives standing ovation in rare papal address to Spain’s parliament – video
The pope has told the Spanish parliament that escalating conflict, deepening polarisation and widespread disregard for human rights have pushed the world into a profound crisis, i…
Couple arrested in Spain over gangland murder bid
The couple are alleged to have shot the victim four times on his doorstep in the San Javier district of Santiago de la Ribera in November 2024.
‘Senior lieutenant’ in Kinahan criminal cartel jailed for 24 years by Dublin court
Sean McGovern pleaded guilty to two charges relating to a deadly feud after being extradited from the UAEA leader of the notorious Kinahan criminal cartel has been sentenced to 24…
Diver captures rare footage of great white shark in the Mediterranean Sea – video
Footage captured by a diver shows a rare sighting of a great white shark in the Mediterranean Sea, spotted between Tunisia and Sicily. The sighting happened during a mission, orga…