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Labour slams ‘appalling’ Elon Musk after Belfast riots
Labour Party Chair Anna Turley says X owner is "grievously wrong and doing damage."
Lisbon Airport named among world’s worst as Faro tops Portugal for punctuality
Lisbon’s Humberto Delgado Airport has been ranked among the world’s worst airports in the latest AirHelp Score 2026, adding to growing concerns over delays and overcrowding at Portugal’s busiest gateway. The post Lisbon Airport named among world’s worst as Faro tops Portugal for punctuality appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal facing ongoing shortage of lifeguards during beach season
Portugal’s lifeguard federation has warned that the country continues to face a shortage of qualified lifeguards as the summer beach season begins across many coastal regions.
Ex-David Cameron aide Steve Hilton makes final two in California governor’s race
SACRAMENTO, California — Xavier Becerra has moved to the brink of the California governorship, after Tom Steyer was eliminated from the race on Tuesday. Instead of running against a Democrat, Becerra will face Republican Steve Hilton in the November election, giving Becerra a clear path to victory in this heavily Democratic state and positioning him […]
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Belfast violence prompts fight on the right
Has the unrest in Belfast sparked a new political battle over Britain’s immigration system? Political leaders have condemned the violent overnight protest after a Sudanese national was charged with attempted murder of a man in the city. With parties scrambling to seize control of the narrative, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine how the case […]
Portugal needs more stages for its ideas
The revelation of the 50 startups selected for the Startup World Cup Portugal 2026 is one of them. At first glance, it may seem like just another entrepreneurship competition. In fact, it represents something much more important for the future of the Portuguese economy.
When K-pop diplomacy hits Brussels
South Korea’s president is in Brussels for the first EU-South Korea summit in three years — a visit that starts with K-pop diplomacy but quickly moves to chips, trade, defense and China. Zoya Sheftalovich and Ian Wishart look at why Seoul has become such an important partner for Europe and why South Korea’s role in […]
French far-right firebrand finds a friendly audience in Trump’s Washington
Eric Zemmour is betting that embracing MAGA in Washington can pay dividends at home.
EU capitals boost plans for migrant ‘return hubs’
Incoming deal will give fresh "impetus" to countries' plans, Cypriot minister says.
Lowe’s hard-right Restore Britain has a plan to hammer Farage nationwide
It's not just the June 18 Makerfield by-election: the anti-immigration party to the right of Reform has its eyes on a nationwide battle.
US launches retaliatory strikes against Iran after downing of helicopter
President Donald Trump ordered the response as he seeks a deal to end the war.
Trump thinks Iran deal ‘still close’ despite retaliatory strikes over downed helicopter
The president has sporadically threatened additional military action since taking out Iran’s leadership in February, but has avoided full-scale attacks.
Anthropic releases a less-powerful version of its most advanced model
“Releasing a model this capable comes with risks," Anthropic said in its announcement.
Macron invites Saudi Crown Prince and Qatari Emir to discuss Middle East crisis at G7
Next week’s leaders' summit will be dominated by crises from Hormuz to Ukraine.
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Number of asylum applications falls in Portugal
The number of asylum applications in Portugal fell by 37% in 2025 compared with the previous year, according to data released today by the European Union Asylum Agency, underscoring the low flow.
Europe’s next fighter jet problem has no easy answer
FCAS was killed by industrial infighting, and now Berlin, Paris and Madrid must choose between national programs, U.S. aircraft and fragile new partnerships.
Trump threatens consequences after Iran shoots down US helicopter
Two crew members were rescued by U.S. forces after their helicopter went down near Oman.
British passengers warned of long queues at EU airports
British travellers planning to visit European destinations during the summer are being formally warned of the likelihood of queues lasting up to six hours at border controls in European Union airports.
EU chief diplomat eyes sanctions on Russian metals, adding to pressure on Irish refinery
Kaja Kallas made the comments in Dublin — where the Irish are in the spotlight over a Limerick plant that ships the key ingredient for aluminum to Russia.
Europe is betting on robotaxis
Europe is taking a major step towards the widespread adoption of robotaxis, with 17 countries backing a new initiative to make cross-border testing of autonomous vehicles easier.
Abu Dhabi investor eyes Burger King in Portugal and Spain
Abu Dhabi’s state-owned investment firm Mubadala is preparing a bid for the operator of Burger King in Portugal and Spain, which has been owned by British private equity group Cinven The post Abu Dhabi investor eyes Burger King in Portugal and Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Museums in Portugal nominated for European Museum of the Year
The Museum of Design (MUDE) and the Lisbon Museum - Palácio Pimenta are among the 34 nominees for the European Museum of the Year award, with the ceremony to be held on Saturday in Bilbao, Spain, according to the organisation.