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We’re only halfway through the week but much has happened across the continent so far: Israel has continued to attack aid centres as Greta Thunberg – and other activists – have been deported. Over in Italy, the public took to the polls to vote on changes in labour laws and citizenship – barely anyone turned up! Meanwhile, Poland’s election count has stirred up drama, with officials now checking whether someone swapped numbers as well as ballots.

Brussels has proposed new sanctions targeting Russia, whilst the UK has announced sanctions on two Israeli ministers.

The Dutch have announced they will hold elections in October following Geert Wilders’ party walking out of the coalition.

The aftermath of the Appleby Horse Fair left fields littered with rubbish, including plastic bags, furniture, and cardboard, raising concerns over cleanliness.

President Donald Trump’s latest travel ban, which took effect at 12:01 a.m. ET on 9 June, blocks citizens from 12 countries — including Iran, Libya, and Yemen — from entering the US.

Cliff Notes A father and his nine-year-old daughter died following a house fire in Heckmondwike, West Yorkshire; the fire was…

An aid boat carrying climate activist Greta Thunberg and other European activists was intercepted en route to Gaza

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage pledged to restore blast furnace operations in Port Talbot, calling it a matter of “national sovereignty and industrial pride.”

Tens of thousands took to the streets of Rome over the weekend, calling for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and an end to Israeli military operations.

Poland claims (unverified independently) that Russian military jets briefly violated its airspace during a bombing run near Ukraine’s western border.

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out introducing a wealth tax under a Labour government, despite growing pressure from trade unions and party members.

Monday’s newspaper headlines are dominated by a few stories: Government policy, in particular, the upcoming Spending Review, which is set to be released on Wednesday and the clashes between protests and the National Guard in the USA. 

A handful of front pages lead with the NHS’s call for more blood donors, whilst the back pages report on football transfer gossip ahead of Tuesday’s deadline, Portugal winning the Nations League and Spain’s Alcaraz winning the French Open.