Author: News Desk

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…

Cliff Notes Two men, Patrick Maughan and Owen Maughan, have been charged with murder following the death of a four-year-old boy in a truck collision in Dartford. The crash, involving two pickup trucks, occurred on Sunday night, and resulted in hospital treatment for three individuals, including a one-year-old girl. Both men face additional charges of grievous bodily harm with intent and attempted wounding with intent, as police continue to seek information on the incident. Two men charged with murder after boy, 4, died in crash involving two trucks in Dartford | UK News . Two men have been charged with…

The FT leads with the news the US investor has backed out of rescuing Thames Water over fears of political meddling.

Police cuts mean some crimes must be ignored The Times says the PM has been warned by police chiefs that they will face “stark choices” over what to investigate should Treasury trimming be implemented.  The UK-US trade deal delay leaves British steel “at the mercy of Trump tariffs.” The new search for Maddie McCann has begun – 18 years after the British toddler disappeared.

Maddie suspect: I’m looking forward to a nice steak and a beer The Daily Star leads with the new search for Madeleine McCann as the main suspect spoke to a German broadcaster saying he was looking forward to a “nice steak and a beer” when he is released from jail. Celebrity gossip makes the front page.