More countries will be led toward membership and a new budget will be hammered out when Ireland takes over the EU. But difficult compromises will be required, warns Prime Minister Micheál Martin
WorldRussia has likely used its shadow fleet to send drones over Europe and disrupt civilian aviation, according to a report. The campaign is believed to have monitored military sites and tested NATO countries' air defenses. Of the countries targeted, only Sweden directly blamed Moscow for the violation.
WorldThe dream of the World Cup is fragile - but alive for the Swedish men's national basketball team. Then all the best players will join forces, with Swedish NBA profile Pelle Larsson at the forefront, in Friday's must-win match against the Czech Republic. "I don't know if we've had a team this hyped before," says Pelle Larsson.
SportsSenegal had a good hold on Belgium for 86 minutes. Then it let two slip away. In extra time came the third. Belgium won 3-2 and advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup. “In football, anything is possible as long as you believe in it,” says Belgium coach Rudi Garcia.
FootballAt least five people have died in a major fire in Antwerp, Belgian media report. The fire is still out of control.
WorldEngland has been mentioned as one of the contenders for the World Cup title, as usual. However, their group-stage performances have not exactly given golden vibes. Now things really start for the “new” England under German national team coach Thomas Tuchel.
SportsShe ended her career in 2022 but is now back on the tour. However, at Wimbledon, she suffered an immediate loss. Serena Williams was eliminated in the first round after 1-2 against Australian Maya Joint.
SportsEU prosecutors have ordered house searches in several European countries as part of an investigation into a far-right European Parliament group for suspected embezzlement.
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