Undeniable beauty of football’s summer show can briefly unite a fractured EuropeSwathes of the continent will attempt to pull together over four weeks around what should be a thrilling tournament.
G7 agrees $50bn loan for Ukraine from Russian assetsUS President Joe Biden said it was another reminder to Russia "that we're not backing down", but Moscow has threatened "extremely painful" retaliatory measures.
A 2,000-Mile Bangkok to Beijing Train Trip Gets Closer With Trial RunThe launch of the Thailand-Laos connection will mean it’s possible to travel by train from Bangkok to China’s capital via stops in Vientiane and the southern Chinese city of Kunming, where there is a separate semi-high speed service to Beijing.
'Extremely interesting': Archaeologists unearth mystery stone building on site of new Crete airportThe airport is projected to be Greece's second biggest when it opens.
‘It might make most people’s legs tremble a bit’: ‘Floating’ ladder for thrillseekers opens in NorwayA new “floating” staircase in Norway promises spectacular views and undeniable thrills – but it’s probably not for the fainthearted.
US and Ukraine to sign 10-year security agreement at G7 summitBilateral pact does not guarantee US will defend Kyiv but could make it easier to enter peace agreement with Russia.
Europe risks trade war with China by hiking tariffs on its electric carsThe European Union has hiked tariffs on electric cars imported from China, drawing a rebuke from Beijing, which sees the bloc as a vital and growing market for its auto industry.
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