Society
Pope Leo gathered 1.2 million people for Mass in Madrid
More than 1.2 million people gathered in Plaza de Cibeles and the surrounding streets of Madrid to attend an open-air mass celebrated by Pope Leo XIV. It was the highlight of his week-long visit to Spain.
Gas and electricity tariffs may be revised: what prices are planned
Discussions are underway in Ukraine regarding a phased review of gas and electricity tariffs. Under one scenario, the first phase of the increase could raise a typical family’s utility bills by around 60%.
Weather in Ukraine on 8 June 2026: rain and gale-force winds
On Monday, 8 June, unsettled weather is expected across Ukraine, with rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds. Most regions will see moderate rainfall, whilst the Left Bank may experience hail and gusts of 15–20 m/s.
8 June 2026: what church holiday is it and what begins
On 8 June 2026, according to the new church calendar, Ukraine commemorates Saint Theodore Stratelates, the Great Martyr. This day also marks the beginning of the Fast of Peter for Orthodox Christians.
UEFA has extended Russia’s football ban
Russian clubs have been barred from European football competitions for the 2026/27 season. In Russia, it is already acknowledged that the restrictions may remain in place until the end of the war against Ukraine
Series of shootings in Israel: police suggest it may be a terrorist attack
A series of shooting incidents has taken place in central Israel, which the police are treating as a possible terrorist attack. One person has been killed and several others injured
New fuel labels are set to appear at petrol stations across Ukraine: what drivers need to know
New European fuel classifications for petrol and diesel are set to appear at Ukrainian petrol stations. Drivers have been told whether the familiar A-95 and A-92 grades will disappear and who needs to be more careful when choosing fuel
Biden broke his silence and criticised Trump
Former US President Joe Biden has given a public speech after a long hiatus and criticised Donald Trump
A bridge collapsed in Bukovina, trapping children underneath: what is known about the victims
An incident occurred in the Chernivtsi region whilst a group of children from the Kharkiv region were on holiday. A wooden suspension bridge, on which more than 30 children were standing, could not bear the weight and collapsed
Armenia is holding parliamentary elections against a backdrop of deteriorating relations with Russia
Parliamentary elections began in Armenia on 7 June. Eighteen political parties are vying for seats in parliament, and the vote is taking place against a backdrop of deteriorating relations between Yerevan and Moscow
Father's Day 2026: when is it celebrated in Ukraine?
Father's Day in Ukraine falls on the third Sunday in June every year. In 2026, Ukrainians will celebrate it on 21 June
Patrick Godfrey, star of the film *A Tale of Everlasting Love, or Cinderella*, has died
British actor Patrick Godfrey, who spent nearly seven decades working in film, theatre and television, has died at the age of 93
