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Thu, 17 Jun 2021 06:43:26 +0200
Pro-democracy newspaper editors arrested under Hong Kong security law
Hong Kong police arrested the chief editor and four other senior executives of Apple Daily on suspicion of collusion with a “foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security.”

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 22:59:07 +0200
Italy secures place in final 16 after beating Switzerland 3-0
The Italian side made the knockout stages with a game to spare.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 21:32:07 +0200
Europe must act on Hungary's anti-LGBT law. The EU's credibility is at stake.
How can the European Union call for human rights abroad when it can't even protect people inside its borders?

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:48:11 +0200
European Union to investigate Hungary over anti-LGBT law
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says that the EU is assessing whether the legislation is in breach of European law.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 20:32:19 +0200
Ramsey goal helps Wales to a 2-0 victory over Turkey at EURO 2020
The Latest: Ramsey leads Wales over Turkey 2-0 at Euro 2020

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:59:08 +0200
Why some Czechs are up in arms ova plans to drop feminised surnames
Why some Czechs are up in arms ova plans to drop feminised surnames

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:00:27 +0200
Joe Biden says he told Vladimir Putin 'we need to set basic rules of the road' at Geneva meeting
Both U.S. and Russian presidents described their meeting in Geneva in positive terms at their first face-to-face meeting in Geneva, as they seek to rebuild relations.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 17:40:48 +0200
Euro 2020: Russia defeats neighbours Finland to boost qualification hopes
With a slick one-two and a beautiful curling shot, Aleksei Miranchuk finally gave Russia something to smile about at the European Championship.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:52:34 +0200
Armenia fumes as leaders of Turkey and Azerbaijan visit retaken Nagorno-Karabakh city
The visit to Shusha, known as Shushi to Armenians, has stirred painful memories for scores of families that were forced to leave the area when Azerbaijani forces seized it last November.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:44:10 +0200
Greece hit by strikes as parliament set to approve controversial labour law reform
Public transport staff in Athens went on strike for the second time in a week on Wednesday before the vote.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:39:12 +0200
Jan Kuciak: Murdered journalist's father and press freedom campaigners welcome retrial order
Slovakia's Supreme Court said a lower court did not assess evidence properly when it acquitted a businessman and his associate of murdering reporter Jan Kuciak and his fiancée Martina Kusnirova.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 14:14:31 +0200
Bear's fatal attack on man in Slovakia sparks population warning
A 57-year-old man was found dead in a forest in central Slovakia with deep wounds on his body.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:34:51 +0200
France lifts requirement to wear a face mask outdoors in public and stops nighttime curfew early
"The very good results recorded no longer justify it," said Prime Minister Jean Castex as he announced that the unpopular Covid curfew would be scrapped on Sunday. Wearing a face mask outdoors will no longer be compulsory starting Thursday.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 13:27:47 +0200
Boris Johnson 'squandered' lockdown easing by letting in Delta variant, Starmer claims
The UK prime minister is accused by the opposition Labour leader of failing to tighten restrictions on travel from India quickly enough to curb the variant.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 09:37:36 +0200
Watch: French and US astronauts spacewalk to install solar panel system on ISS
Thomas Pesquet and Shane Kimbrough ventured out of the ISS on Wednesday but spacesuit problems prevented the astronauts from completing the installation of new solar panels.

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 06:23:24 +0200
Israeli airstrikes target Gaza sites after Palestinians launch incendiary balloons
The new escalation of violence comes after hundreds of Israeli ultranationalists, some chanting “Death to Arabs,” paraded in east Jerusalem.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 22:27:46 +0200
MacKenzie Scott, citing wealth gap, donates $2.7 billion
MacKenzie Scott, citing wealth gap, has given $2.7 billion (€2.2 billion) to 286 organisations.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 20:21:19 +0200
Vladimir Putin meets Joe Biden - what's on the agenda?
The US and Russia acknowledge the relationship between the two nations is dismal ahead of the two presidents' meeting.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:55:36 +0200
EURO 2020: Ronaldo breaks goalscoring record as Portugal beat Hungary 3-0
The match saw Ronaldo become the highest goalscorer in the history of the European Championships.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 19:10:07 +0200
Ahmadinejad urges Biden to 'use his chance' to repair Iran relations
Watch Euronews' full interview with former Iran president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:26:22 +0200
Big tech companies exposed to privacy challenges after EU court decision
Facebook, Google, Twitter, and others can be challenged by watchdogs in any EU member state, not just its lead regulator in Ireland, the bloc’s top court has ruled.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 15:04:30 +0200
Key to preventing new COVID variants is vaccination, expert says
Fewer than 1% of people in low-income countries have so far received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 14:03:42 +0200
MPs in Hungary back ban on sharing content with children that promotes homosexuality
Hungarian MPs on Tuesday adopted a law banning any content portraying or "promoting" homosexuality or sex reassignment to anyone under 18.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 13:52:43 +0200
Daniel Morgan: 'Institutional corruption' revealed in London's police force over 1987 axe murder
The real Line of Duty? This case has drawn parallels with BBC's hit crime series, which follows a special unit investigating police corruption.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 12:47:32 +0200
Ikea France fined €1 million for spying on staff and some customers
The French subsidiary of the home furnishings giant Ikea was found guilty of spying on union representatives, employees and some unhappy customers in the country.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 10:58:24 +0200
Majority of Europeans believe corruption is an issue in their country, report finds
Over half of Europeans believe that their government is controlled by private interests, according to the latest report by Transparency International.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:33:20 +0200
UK hails 'historic' post-Brexit trade deal with Australia, but British farmers are wary
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison reached an agreement on the deal during negotiations in London on Monday, Australia's trade minister said.

Tue, 15 Jun 2021 06:17:21 +0200
ICC prosecutor seeks to probe Philippines' crackdown on drug crime
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court said a preliminary probe "determined that there is a reasonable basis to believe that the crime against humanity of murder has been committed" in the Philippines.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:33:56 +0200
EURO 2020: Sweden hold Spain to a goalless draw in Seville
Spain controlled possession but couldn't convert any of their chances as Sweden held them to a 0-0 draw in Seville.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 23:00:08 +0200
Belarusian journalist arrested off flight was 'hostage' at press conference
The Belarusian dissident journalist who was arrested after authorities diverted a Ryanair flight to Minsk was present at a foreign ministry press briefing on Monday.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:21:05 +0200
NATO statement on China goes 'much further' than prior language, expert says
NATO has warned that China represents a global security threat and presents challenges to the "rules-based international order."

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:19:46 +0200
Delta variant having huge impact on vaccine effectiveness, says expert
The Delta variant first found in India is having a huge impact on vaccine effectiveness in the UK, an expert has told Euronews.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:05:16 +0200
Poland’s ruling conservatives suffer defeat in local mayoral election
Poland’s ruling Law and Justice party suffered a loss in the Rzeszow mayoral race, a vote could indicate how strong the party’s support is after nearly six years of governing the country.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 21:03:11 +0200
Italy to relax COVID-19 restrictions in six more regions
The regions of Emilia Romagna, Lombardy, Lazio, Piedmont and Puglia, and the autonomous province of Trento, have had their risk level downgraded to "white zones".

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 20:31:03 +0200
Skriniar steps up as Slovakia beat Poland 2-1 at Euro 2020
It’s becoming quite the year for the uncompromising centre back, who is coming off playing an integral role for Inter Milan in their title-winning campaign in Italy.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 19:24:33 +0200
Biden says US will respond if Russia continues 'harmful activities'
US President Joe Biden spoke about his upcoming June 16 meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a NATO summit.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 18:25:11 +0200
Our COVID vaccine is 90% effective, says US firm Novavax
Vaccine company Novavax said on Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine was 90.4% effective overall, fuelling hope that there could soon be another preventive tool to fight the pandemic.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:29:44 +0200
Germany seeks to fine operators of Telegram messenger app
German authorities have launched proceedings against Telegram that could see the messenger app’s operators fined for failing to abide by laws.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 17:21:37 +0200
Bulgaria prepares for second General Election in three months
Political parties failed to form a coalition government after an election earlier this year

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 15:08:42 +0200
Italy in shock after elderly man and two children killed in shooting near Rome
A gunman shot and killed an elderly man and two young boys on Sunday before barricading himself in a home outside Rome. He was later found dead.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 14:37:01 +0200
Finland's coalition loses ground to opposition in local elections
The elections were the first for Marin as leader of both the government and her party.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:51:48 +0200
EURO 2020: Meet the Scotsman known as the father of Czech football
Former Celtic player John Madden helped shape Czech football in the early 20th century.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:18:12 +0200
Greece complains to UEFA over North Macedonia acronym at EURO 2020
Greek ministers have urged North Macedonia to change the name of their football association to reflect the Prespa agreement on the country's constitutional name.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:13:58 +0200
Christian Eriksen: Danish designer criticised for Facebook post after player's collapse
Mai Manniche linked Eriksen's cardiac arrest with his COVID-19 vaccine and has been condemned online.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 09:27:28 +0200
UK PM Johnson delays full easing of lockdown restrictions by four weeks
Johnson said if the government were to lift restrictions on June 21, as first planned, there could be thousands of more deaths.

Mon, 14 Jun 2021 07:32:40 +0200
Myanmar: First trial against Aung San Suu Kyi opens
The former leader, 75, is standing trial on charges of illegally importing walkie-talkies, failing to comply with coronavirus restrictions and violating a telecommunications law. She also faces several other charges.

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 22:43:42 +0200
Fan at Euro 2020 in serious condition after fall at Wembley
Fan was in serious condition after falling from the stands at Wembley Stadium during England’s 1-0 victory over Croatia

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 22:32:06 +0200
Lisbon authorities hand data of anti-Kremlin activists to Russian Embassy
Officials slammed after municipal authorities in Portugal handed the personal details of anti-Kremlin activists to the Russian embassy in Lisbon

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 22:25:12 +0200
Djokovic wins French Open after sensational comeback
Djokovic came all the way back to beat the fifth-seeded Tsitsipas 6-7 (6), 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 for his 19th Grand Slam title overall

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 21:41:55 +0200
Israel swears in new coalition government ending Netanyahu's long rule
Naftali Bennett, a former ally of Netanyahu turned rival, became prime minister after a 60-59 vote



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