Image: keystone June 22, 2026, 4:24 p.mJune 22, 2026, 4:24 p.m The talks between the USA and Iran at the Bürgenstock are viewed positively. Mediators described the talks as “positive” and “constructive” and spoke of “encouraging progress”. US Vice President JD Vance had already described the meeting as “historic” on Sunday. A first foundation stone […]
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19° Sunny Mild temperatures are expected in Stockholm Today, peaking at around 19 °C and dropping to 11 °C by night. It’ll be quite breezy in Stockholm Today with average wind speeds of 18 km/h. There’s a slight chance of rain at 4%.
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39° Sunny A scorching day is predicted for Madrid Today with temperatures soaring to a blistering 38 °C and settling to a still-warm 24 °C at night. It’ll be quite breezy in Madrid Today with average wind speeds of 29 km/h. There’s a slight chance of rain at 1%.
Continue ReadingPublished on 06/22/2026 – 16:22 GMT+2 The European Commission is pushing to ban China-made power inverters from all EU-funded projects, but a full phase-out in the near future appears unrealistic. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING The Commission recently announced plans to gradually eliminate the use of Chinese-made inverters in EU-funded energy projects, in a major step aimed at […]
Continue ReadingThe US vice-president says a great deal of progress has been made after the first round of talks between the US and Iran.
Continue ReadingThe U.K. also wanted to use the meeting as a launchpad to expand talks on taking the U.K. closer into the EU’s economic orbit, with details of any plan expected to be confirmed at the meeting. Starmer’s successor, widely expected to be Manchester regional mayor Andy Burnham, could take office as soon as July 17 […]
Continue ReadingOn Monday, Parliament and Council negotiators agreed on modernising the EU legal framework for combating child sexual abuse (CSA) crimes, including updated definitions, higher maximum punishments, longer limitation periods for prosecuting crimes, and better victim support. Criminalising new offences Taking into account technological developments, the updated law criminalises new offences, like producing or disseminating instruction […]
Continue ReadingEfforts to tackle climate change are facing “changing political circumstances,” but international cooperation must not be “weakened” by leaders like US president Donald Trump, China’s Minister for Ecology and Environment, Huang Runqiu, said on Monday. ADVERTISING ADVERTISING Speaking on the sidelines of the EU’s annual “ministerial on climate action” in Brussels, Huang’s remarks appeared to […]
Continue ReadingOn The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Pope Leo on Monday accused world leaders of “feeding” wars instead of the hungry, declaring global priorities “badly skewed”. The pontiff, who has been outspoken on political issues in […]
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23° Sunny Riga will experience a pleasantly warm today, reaching temperatures of up to 22 °C and cooling to about 13 °C in the evening. Gentle breezes are expected across Riga Today, with speeds reaching around 13 km/h. There’s a slight chance of rain at 5%.
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