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European airlines and airports have called for flexibility to suspend the EU's digital border system because of severe delays.

Trump said that Ukraine's deep strikes into Russia are an escalation that could help lead to an end to the war.

Ukraine hit the Moscow refinery, the largest refinery in the Russian capital.

A NATO summit is being held in Ankara, Turkey.

Many countries view the settlements as illegal under international law.

A shooting at a youth welfare facility in Germany resulted in six deaths.

Ukraine is attempting to rehabilitate the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).

A luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump is planned in Albania.

A NATO summit is being held in Ankara, Turkey in early July 2026.

NATO allies will showcase or announce increased defence spending at the Ankara summit.

The NATO summit is being held in Ankara, Turkey.

Ukraine hit two Russian oil refineries in Krasnodar and Yaroslavl overnight.

Israel approved 13 new outposts in the West Bank.

Donald Trump posted a doctored image on Truth Social showing Giorgia Meloni with the caption “Restraining Order Needed”.

The EU (European Commission) has proposed a new anti‑Russian sanctions package.

NATO allies aim to placate US President Donald Trump, who is angry or furious about Europe’s response to the war with Iran.

The European Union is considering restrictions on ships that provide services to shadow‑fleet tankers.

European and NATO allies are preparing to announce or showcase increased defence spending at the summit.

Russia rejects European ultimatums.

President Vladimir Putin said Russia was facing a fuel deficit or a “difficult period”.

Russia rejects Europe’s ultimatum on a ceasefire.

Bezalel Smotrich declared a settlement “revolution” in the West Bank.

Pope Leo’s visit was intended to mark the United States’ 250th anniversary of independence (July 4, 2026).

The European Union pledged an additional €18 million in economic support for Armenia.

Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani cancelled a planned visit to the United States.

Donald Trump said that Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni begged (or asked repeatedly) to take a photo with him at the Group of Seven summit in France.

An EU‑Moldova summit was held on June 22, 2026, in Brussels.

Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani cancelled a planned visit to the United States.

Ireland took over the rotating presidency of the European Union at a ceremony in Dublin Castle on 1 July 2026.

Ireland assumed the rotating presidency of the Council of the European Union on 1 July 2026 for a six‑month term.

A luxury resort project linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump is planned in Albania.

Ukraine is attempting to rehabilitate the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).

Russia rejects European ultimatums concerning ceasefire or mediation

Ukraine is trying to rehabilitate the UPA.

The European Union agreed higher import levels for more than a dozen trading partners, including Britain.

The India‑EU free trade agreement will eliminate or reduce EU import duties on Indian textiles, providing near‑zero or zero duty access.

Russian officials said Europe cannot issue ultimatums regarding a ceasefire, describing such language as unacceptable.

Pope Leo visited Italy’s Lampedusa island on July 4 2026.

The EU (European Commission) has proposed a new sanctions package against Russia (the 21st anti‑Russian sanctions package).

The EU alleged that Google used Android to bundle its search engine and Chrome browser, disadvantaging competition.

The EU referendum that decided the UK's departure from the EU was held on June 24, 2016.

Google's appeal of the EU antitrust fine was dismissed.

The EU cancelled the customs‑duty exemption for e‑commerce parcels valued under €150 and introduced a new three‑euro fee on low‑value parcels, effective 1 July 2026.

Russian officials said Russia is committed to US President Donald Trump's proposals for peace in Ukraine.

The United States will not renew the United States‑Mexico‑Canada Agreement (USMCA) in its current form.

President Volodymyr Zelensky honored the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA).

The European Union presented its Tech Sovereignty Package in early June 2026.

Moldova opened its first “cluster” of negotiations to join the European Union.

European leaders are seeking ways to address a surge of Chinese exports that are affecting European industries.

EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic met China's commerce minister Wang Wentao in Brussels for talks on Monday.