Ukraine’s State Security Hunts for Russian Informants Inside Anti-Corruption Agency

Lawmakers have been urged to ensure that reconstruction efforts “reach all Ukrainians affected by Russia’s war, including Roma families who remain largely excluded from compensation and recovery mechanisms.”
The demand was made by the Roma Foundation for Europe, a leading advocate for Roma rights. This is timed to coincide with a meeting of the  Ukraine Recovery Conference in Poland this week.
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The Tabernacle Choir and Orchestra at Temple Square, in partnership with the O.C. Tanner Gift of Music Trust, held two concerts at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles on June 24–25, 2026. Elder Gérald Caussé from the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles, who attended with his wife, Valérie, commented on the joy and excitement present, highlighting the concert as a testament to Christ and the gospel’s focu

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Ireland will take on one of the European Union’s most influential roles when it assumes the presidency next week.
Its term at the helm of the EU runs from 1 July to 31 December and comes amid much uncertainty, including multiple wars and ongoing talks about the EU’s long term budget.
Helen McEntee, Irish Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, said, “This Presidency is not just about meetings an

A new Hunger Hotspots report released Wednesday by the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and the World Food Programme (WFP) identifies 13 countries and territories where food insecurity is expected to worsen between June and November 2026.
Sudan, South Sudan, Yemen, and Palestine remain the most critical hotspots, while Nigeria and Somalia have moved into the highest-risk category amid g

“This is a significant industrial site where the adversary produces artillery systems and specialized military gear, including parts for missile systems used against our citizens,” stated Zelenskyy. “Every Russian defense site that contributes to the war against Ukraine is a legitimate target for our long-range sanctions.”
Andrey Bocharov, governor of Volgograd region, verified the attack on Tele

The first-ever EU Strategy for Islands has been greeted as an “important political milestone for Europe’s maritime territories.”
The initiatives, which also include an EU Strategy for Resilient, Prosperous and Liveable Coastal Communities, have been advocated by the Conference of Peripheral Maritime Regions, CPMR, and its Islands Commission.
They establish, for the first time, dedicated European

Member states seek to revive a temporary child-safety tool after Parliament rejected the measure in March
EU governments are working to revive a temporary legal framework that allows messaging providers to detect child sexual abuse material, revisiting the sensitive issue of balancing child protection, private communications, and power between the Council and the European Parliament.
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During a walk through the Ukrainian capital, Germany’s ambassador Heiko Thoms explains to Gordon Repinski how the Ukrainians’ pursuit of normalcy has become a deliberate act of defiance against Russian aggression.
Thoms reflects on the toughest winter in decades. Weeks of sub-zero temperatures, systematic attacks on energy infrastructure, and constant generator noise were meant to wear

Southern Europe, June 26 – Eurotoday Newspaper — Public Health Europe remains the primary focus as authorities across southern Europe respond to an intensifying heatwave that has pushed temperatures to dangerous levels. Millions of people are under weather alerts as health agencies urge residents and tourists to avoid prolonged sun exposure, stay hydrated, and check on elderly and vulnerable ind