11.06.2026 9:0011.06.2026 9:00 It抯 hard to be an optimist these days — especially in wealthy, aging Europe, where pessimism prospers. A decade on from Brexit, the European Union remains admirably cohesive, especially after the燿eparture of Hungary抯 Viktor Orban. But its core powers are struggling.11.06.2026 9:00 Europe is shaking itself awake.11.06.2026 9:00 Regular readers will know that I抳e been more sanguine than many about the likely impact what is undoubtedly a massive oil shock being delivered by the war in Iran.燘ut the market has still managed to surprise爉e: More than 100燿ays into the war, oil is still below $100 a barrel.11.06.2026 9:0011.06.2026 9:00 The Czech Republic will block the European Union抯 attempts to sanction Israel抯 national security minister over his treatment of activists who were trying to get aid into Gaza, the country抯 top diplomat said.11.06.2026 9:0011.06.2026 9:0011.06.2026 9:01 What抯 a 搒ilicon-collar? South Korea抯 chip industry has been supercharged by the advent of the A.I. age, inspiring a host of new phrases.11.06.2026 9:0111.06.2026 9:01 Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare.11.06.2026 9:0211.06.2026 9:0411.06.2026 9:05 Recent outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus infections are reminders that when such rare diseases flare up, they have the potential, in our interconnected world, to spread beyond their points of origin. While neither of these deadly menaces is thought likely to provoke a global epidemic, they抳e stoked anxiety about the ability of the US to respond to such a threat.11.06.2026 9:07 A rout in chip stocks and ramp-up in Middle East tensions pulled down the major averages on Wednesday.11.06.2026 9:19 In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.11.06.2026 9:59 New scandals and allegations emerge against Democrat Graham Platner in Maine11.06.2026 10:5411.06.2026 11:2811.06.2026 11:5511.06.2026 12:0411.06.2026 12:2811.06.2026 12:3911.06.2026 13:0011.06.2026 13:08 The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.11.06.2026 14:13 The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.11.06.2026 16:12 BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.11.06.2026 16:20 "Hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one," the TV and social media star says.11.06.2026 16:2611.06.2026 17:2911.06.2026 18:00 Director of cricket Rob Key is considering imposing an alcohol ban on the England team and has given no assurances Ben Stokes will remain Test captain.11.06.2026 18:21 Bawan Harwe is jailed for a series of child abuse offences against girls aged 12 to 16. 小褌褉邪薪懈褑褘: 21092110211121122113211421152116211721182119212021212122212321242125212621272128212921302131213221332134213521362137213821392140214121422143214421452146214721482149
It抯 hard to be an optimist these days — especially in wealthy, aging Europe, where pessimism prospers. A decade on from Brexit, the European Union remains admirably cohesive, especially after the燿eparture of Hungary抯 Viktor Orban. But its core powers are struggling.
Europe is shaking itself awake.
Regular readers will know that I抳e been more sanguine than many about the likely impact what is undoubtedly a massive oil shock being delivered by the war in Iran.燘ut the market has still managed to surprise爉e: More than 100燿ays into the war, oil is still below $100 a barrel.
The Czech Republic will block the European Union抯 attempts to sanction Israel抯 national security minister over his treatment of activists who were trying to get aid into Gaza, the country抯 top diplomat said.
What抯 a 搒ilicon-collar? South Korea抯 chip industry has been supercharged by the advent of the A.I. age, inspiring a host of new phrases.
Parallels between the two wars abound, from the grinding nature of the fighting to the way new technologies reshaped warfare.
Recent outbreaks of Ebola and hantavirus infections are reminders that when such rare diseases flare up, they have the potential, in our interconnected world, to spread beyond their points of origin. While neither of these deadly menaces is thought likely to provoke a global epidemic, they抳e stoked anxiety about the ability of the US to respond to such a threat.
In conversations with residents, business owners and campaigners in Makerfield, the BBC found a mixed mood.
New scandals and allegations emerge against Democrat Graham Platner in Maine
The BBC's Will Grant got access inside the renovated venue ahead of the first game of the tournament.
The UK's competition regulator is investigating the airline over charges it imposes on parents to sit next to their child.
BBC Verify examines what we know about the drone boat and how the mission took place.
"Hopefully this time around I can actually make it to week one," the TV and social media star says.
Director of cricket Rob Key is considering imposing an alcohol ban on the England team and has given no assurances Ben Stokes will remain Test captain.
Bawan Harwe is jailed for a series of child abuse offences against girls aged 12 to 16.