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Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:41:44 +0200
New Zealand police kill 'terrorist' after he stabs 6 people in Auckland supermarket
An ISIS supporter stabbed and injured six people in an Auckland supermarket before police shot and killed him, New Zealand authorities said on Friday.

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 07:07:45 +0200
Japanese PM poised to resign after bowing out of party vote
Yoshihide Suga came under fire for his handling of the pandemic and for holding the Olympics despite the public’s health concerns.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:28:21 +0200
German official receives hate mail after proposing anonymous tax tip-off scheme
A regional minister in Germany has received hate messages after proposing an anonymous portal where citizens can report potential tax evaders.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 21:17:50 +0200
In Afghanistan, fear and apprehension as Taliban prepares to form a new government
Euronews' international affairs correspondent Anelise Borges is on the ground in Taliban-held Kabul speaking to residents about their expectations for the future.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:59:44 +0200
Roberto Benigni wins lifetime achievement award at Venice Film Festival
The festival's artistic director Alberto Barbera praised Benigni saying few artists have his talent, comic timing, satire and huge acting ability.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:34:47 +0200
Dresden museum heist: Six men charged with stealing €113m worth of jewels in Germany
Searches have so far failed to find the missing jewels.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:32:13 +0200
Wild boar 'invasion' in Rome suburb sees mayor sue local government
The animals are blamed for causing car crashes, attacking people and pets, as well as feasting on piles of uncollected rubbish.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 19:06:19 +0200
'Resign? Forget about it': Pope Francis plays down health fears
"Now I can eat everything'

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:49:28 +0200
Afghan refugee, 5, dies after eating poisonous mushrooms in Poland
The boy's six-year-old brother is in a critical condition.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 18:44:21 +0200
Focus should be on vaccines first not booster shots, says EU agency
The ECDC has urged European governments to prioritise their vaccination programmes over plans for booster shots.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:55:32 +0200
Romania's ruling coalition in crisis after PM Florin Cîțu dismisses justice minister
A junior party in Romania's ruling coalition has called on Prime Minister Florin Cîțu to resign after he dismissed the justice minister on Wednesday.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:51:24 +0200
Bulgaria to hold presidential election in November amid political crisis
Bulgarians will vote for their President on November 14, while political parties have still failed to form a government after two parliamentary elections in 2021.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:42:36 +0200
What killed dozens of dead porpoises that washed up on a Dutch beach?
"Something strange is happening in the Wadden Sea," said one expert.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:40:41 +0200
Taliban promising 'inclusive' government... without women
The Taliban is yet to announce a new government that will shape the future of the war-torn country. While the rights of women and girls are at stake, the group already said 'they won't include women in the top government jobs'.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 16:28:08 +0200
Is the brutal murder of Marigona Osmani a tipping point for Kosovan society?
The murder has sparked unprecedented levels of anger, especially among women.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:16:41 +0200
Poland issues state of emergency in two provinces over Belarus border row
Poland is one of many EU nations that has accused Belarus of sending migrants across the border as part of a "hybrid war" in response to sanctions.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:57:37 +0200
MH17 investigators appeal to Russians for help over missile
The international team investigating the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine has appealed to Russian citizens for information.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:31:42 +0200
New Greek health minister apologises for previous Holocaust remarks
"I never wanted to insult the Jewish people, and I apologise if I did," said Thanos Plevris.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 13:22:59 +0200
President Biden blames 'climate crisis' as storm Ida kills at least 46 in US Northeast
President Joe Biden called for greater public resolve to confront climate change as storm Ida devastated the US Northeast, leaving at least 46 dead.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:13:57 +0200
Big John, the biggest triceratops ever found, goes on display in Paris
"On the top of being the biggest specimen in size, it is also very well preserved, up to 60 per cent of the skeleton which is incredible."

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:01:47 +0200
Non-EU citizens working in Italy are entitled to maternity benefits, rules ECJ
Italian authorities had refused to grant maternity and childbirth allowances to non-EU citizens who hold a single work permit.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 09:45:46 +0200
Mikis Theodorakis: Greek composer, who wrote music for Zorba The Greek, has died aged 96
Mikis Theodorakis will not only be remembered as the most renowned Greek composer in history but also as an icon of resistance to dictatorship.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:58:21 +0200
Inger Stojberg: Rare impeachment trial in Denmark as ex-minister accused of splitting migrants
Denmark's impeachment court is convening for the first time in 26 years.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 08:40:20 +0200
Belarus to receive large batch of weapons from Russia, says Lukashenko
President Alexander Lukashenko says Belarus will soon receive dozens of combat jets, helicopters, and air defense missile systems from Russia.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 07:46:38 +0200
What do we know about Mu, the new COVID variant monitored by WHO?
WHO says the 'Mu' coronavirus variant, first identified in Colombia, has mutations indicating a risk of vaccine resistance.

Thu, 02 Sep 2021 06:42:09 +0200
US Supreme Court refuses to stop Texas law banning most abortions
The law marks the most dramatic restriction on abortion rights in the United States since the Supreme Court's landmark Roe v. Wade decision legalised abortion across the country in 1973.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:59:10 +0200
President Joe Biden promises Ukraine that U.S. will be a better ally
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy was paying a long-awaited trip to the White House.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 21:24:37 +0200
Europe starts COVID booster shots as WHO says jabs 'should be saved for developing world'
Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said that while so many millions worldwide had not been vaccinated it was wrong to give people a third dose.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 19:59:31 +0200
Germans deposit €50 million of dirty money after floods
Germany’s central bank says it has been received more than €50 million worth of damaged banknotes after deadly floods in July.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:59:55 +0200
Alcanar: Flash floods hit eastern Spain after torrential rain and storms
Authorities across Spain remain on high alert after storms brought more than 9,000 lightning strikes on Wednesday.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 18:08:46 +0200
Afghanistan crisis sparks debate over EU's military capabilities
"It's clear that the need for more European defence has never been as evident as today after events in Afghanistan," said Josep Borrell, the EU's foreign affairs chief

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:29:20 +0200
Sleeping rough in final days of pregnancy: Escaped Afghan couple tell Euronews their plight
Escaping the Taliban is one thing, but once across the border, a different challenge awaits.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:14:16 +0200
Third consecutive Slovakian police chief resigns over legal action
Slovakia's police chief has announced that he will resign after he was accused of abuse of power and obstruction of justice.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:06:43 +0200
Migrant death toll rises on Atlantic route to Spain's Canary Islands
The International Organization for Migration says that 529 migrants have died attempting to reach the Spanish islands this year.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:03:08 +0200
Denmark's high vaccination rate sees COVID pass ended for restaurants
Denmark, population 5.8 million, has fully vaccinated more than 75% of people aged 12 and over.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:58:25 +0200
'They captured my whole family and killed them': meet the Afghans escaping across land to Pakistan
Pakistan is now warning the international community that it will need help if it continues to bear the brunt of this sudden change in Afghanistan's government on top of the war that has raged for decades.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:42:23 +0200
Macron to spend 3 days in Marseille as mayor demands more investment
The recently elected mayor of Marseille Benoît Payan said the city has no money and said schools were in a catastrophic state.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:15:47 +0200
'I arrived in sandals': Meet the Afghan escapees starting a new life in Europe
Fearful for their families back home but hopeful for a new start, these are the Afghan escapees who now count Europe as their home.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:07:53 +0200
After low demand, Slovakia delivers its last doses of Sputnik V
The decision to use Sputnik V divided Slovakian politics and led to the resignation of former prime minister Igor Matovič.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 14:42:15 +0200
Bulgaria summons North Macedonian official after flag damaged near embassy
North Macedonia's foreign ministry also strongly condemned the incident and said they would investigate to find the person responsible.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:57:06 +0200
France starts giving COVID booster jabs to its elderly and vulnerable
The head of WHO Europe said this week that such jabs -- given low vaccination coverage in poorer parts of the world -- should not be seen as “luxury boosters”.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:52:43 +0200
'A tale of two pandemics': How COVID divides could reshape European politics
Southern and Eastern European countries, as well as younger adults, say they have been more impacted by the pandemic.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 09:57:09 +0200
UK in talks with 'senior' Taliban over evacuations from Afghanistan
A top UK diplomat is meeting with Taliban representatives in Doha to discuss safe passage for the remaining British nationals in Afghanistan, Downing Street has confirmed.

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 06:48:44 +0200
Football: Here's everything you need to know about the summer transfer window
This transfer window saw some eye-watering deals such as Jack Grealish signing with Manchester City for €117 million

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 21:59:07 +0200
Biden defends 'extraordinary success' of Afghanistan evacuation amid criticism
Speaking from the White House, President Joe Biden defended the US pullout from Afghanistan as he faced criticism for his handling of the final evacuation.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:51:08 +0200
Russia failed to investigate murder of human rights activist, says European court
The European Court of Human Rights has condemned Russia for "failing to properly investigate" the 2009 murder of human rights activist Natalia Estemirova.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 20:30:49 +0200
Western Balkans cautious amid surge of COVID-19 infections
In southwestern Serbia, some school classes will be held online due to the high numbers of new coronavirus cases.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:16:25 +0200
Putin approves €170 bonus for police and military ahead of election
Critics say the move is designed to encourage the military to vote for Putin's ruling United Russia party ahead of next month's parliamentary election.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:57:57 +0200
Belarus opposition figure Maria Kolesnikova faces 12 years in prison
Belarus' public prosecutor's office requested 12 years in prison for Maria Kolesnikova, one of the main figures of the opposition movement.

Tue, 31 Aug 2021 17:50:53 +0200
Poland wants state of emergency declared over Belarus border migrants
Poland's government has called for a state of emergency to be declared at the border with Belarus to tackle illegal migration.



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