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Millie Bright has announced her withdrawal from selection for Euro 2025, citing inability to contribute 100% mentally or physically as the reason.

Morten Harket has publicly announced his diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease, expressing acceptance of the condition and a desire for peace while managing its effects.

Jos Buttler’s return to the England ODI squad marks his first series back after stepping down as captain, showcasing his commitment to the team despite missing IPL play-offs.

Bulgarian Prime Minister Rossen Jeliazkov said the EU’s green light on Wednesday for the Balkan country to adopt the euro next year confirmed its progress.

As Europe rolls into June with sunshine and a festival spirit, this week brings a rich mix of cultural sparkle, artistic flair, and sharp business thinking. Whether you’re jetting off, logging in, or just indulging in a bit of Euro-envy, here’s a whistle-stop tour of what’s lighting up the continent right now.

Cliff Notes Lucy Langmead, a former South Wales Police employee, has been sentenced for leaking confidential police information to her boyfriend, drug dealer Daniel Cozens. Langmead unlawfully accessed the police computer system from May 2020 to March 2022, gathering personal data on multiple individuals and consequently resigned in May 2022. Both individuals pleaded guilty to multiple offences, with Langmead receiving a sentence of two years and 11 months and Cozens one year and eight months at Cardiff Crown Court. Police worker jailed for passing confidential information to drug dealer boyfriend | UK News . A former member of police staff…

Cliff Notes – Marquinhos PSG can be model for Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil Marquinhos believes PSG’s success can serve as a blueprint for Brazil’s national team under new coach Carlo Ancelotti, emphasising the importance of collective effort. He highlighted the need for Ancelotti to adapt to available players, similar to how PSG thrived after Kylian Mbappé’s departure, focusing on team philosophy over individual talent. With Brazil currently struggling in World Cup qualifiers, Marquinhos called for patience and confidence in Ancelotti’s leadership, aiming for qualification and improved performance ahead of the tournament. Marquinhos: PSG can be model for Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil Paris…

Cliff Notes – Talking Heads fans feel ‘gaslit’ after rumoured 50th anniversary announcement is finally revealed Talking Heads teased a major announcement for their 50th anniversary, leading fans to speculate about a potential reunion tour, only to reveal a new music video for "Psycho Killer" instead. The music video, featuring Saoirse Ronan and directed by Mike Mills, disappointed many fans who had anticipated a tour, prompting reactions of frustration on social media. Despite the disappointment, some fans defended the band, suggesting that the members, now in their 70s, may prefer to enjoy a peaceful life rather than undertake the stress…

The Dutch government has collapsed after Geert Wilders withdrew his far-right Freedom Party (PVV) from the coalition over a row on asylum policy.

Kyiv faces economic blow as EU tariffs set to return As the EU’s tariff-free trade scheme with Ukraine (ATMs) expires, Kyiv faces a major economic blow. Introduced in 2022 after Russia’s invasion, the Autonomous Trade Measures removed all tariffs and quotas on Ukrainian agricultural goods—vital for sustaining Ukraine’s wartime economy. But with the ATMs lapsing on Thursday and no permanent deal secured, tariffs are set to return. This could cost Ukraine over €3 billion annually in lost export revenue. Nearly 60% of Ukraine’s exports went to the EU in 2024, up sharply from 2021. The European Commission’s failure to secure…