Norway’s crown princess undergoes successful lung transplant, palace says
Crown Princess Mette-Marit, who suffered from pulmonary fibrosis, will now spend several weeks recovering in hospital.
Day: June 17, 2026
Brazil Supreme Court sentences Bolsonaro’s son over US lobbying
In Brazil, Eduardo Bolsonaro has been sentenced to four years in prison. The third son of former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro was found guilty of pressuring US officials to impose economic sanctions on his own country. It was a bid to influence …
Forced adoption survivors to get full apology from UK government, says Phillipson
Education secretary describes historical practice in England as a ‘shameful period’ in country’s historyDowning Street is to make a full apology on behalf of the state to those affected by historical forced adoption in England, the education secretary …
Lululemon apologises after Japanese drum row at Great Wall yoga event
Online uproar in China follows Canadian brand’s use of taiko drum at sponsored festival held to celebrate Chinese cultureThe activewear brand Lululemon has apologised after a promotional event held on the Great Wall of China appeared to mistakenly feat…
After a long wait, JR’s Pont Neuf installation opens to the public
The Pont Neuf Cavern, an artwork by French street artist JR, sometimes referred to as the French Banksy, is now open to visitors in Paris. The installation made from printed fabric and air transforms Paris’ oldest bridge into an artificial cavern, thr…
Streeting suggests he would be prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week – BBC
Streeting suggests he would be prepared to trigger leadership contest as early as next week BBCBurnham team tell ministers to delay resignations to avoid chaos The GuardianUrged to consider his position, Starmer warns against UK l…
Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured key support from world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France
How to talk about football and the World Cup in Spanish
Want to learn to talk about football like a Spaniard? Whether it’s hurling mild abuse at refs, talking tactics or just knowing the basics, we’ve got you covered so you can speak and understand everything relating to ‘el fútbol’ more confid…
Paris’s BHV ends short but controversial partnership with Shein
It was a partnership beset by controversy, and now it’s over. Department store BHV is breaking up with Chinese-founded retailer Shein, after new management came in to take over the beleaguered Parisian icon, announcing the end of the contract between …
DR Congo Ebola outbreak could become worst in history as thousands not being traced
Healthcare workers and officials are continuing to sound the alarm over the surging Ebola crisis. On June 16, the head of Africa’s Centre for Disease Control and Prevention said that tens of thousands of people who have been in contact with ill patien…