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Mon, 06 Jun 2022 09:21:57 +0200
UK PM Boris Johnson will face a vote of confidence later today
The ballot takes place on Monday evening, after at least 15% of his own Members of Parliament submitted letters calling for a vote of confidence in his leadership.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 07:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 6th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 06 Jun 2022 06:36:17 +0200
Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy visits troops on Donbas frontlines
"True heroes, they are among us," Zelenskyy said as he met soldiers, commanders, and civilians who have been forced from their homes by Russia's invasion.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 18:44:26 +0200
Nadal wins record 14th French Open but foot pain puts future in doubt
The King of Clay has won in Paris, again.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 5th – Evening
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Sun, 05 Jun 2022 17:59:15 +0200
World War II veterans gather to commemorate D-Day Normandy landings
On 6 June 1944, Allied troops landed on the five beaches carried by 7,000 boats. On that single day, 4,414 Allied soldiers lost their lives and more than 5,000 were wounded.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:29:58 +0200
Prince Charles at the Big Lunch jubilee celebrations
Britain's Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, attended the Big Jubilee Lunch at The Oval cricket ground in London on Sunday, the final day of celebrations marking Queen Elizabeth II's 70 years on the throne.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:28:08 +0200
Severe weather in France grounds flights, leaves thousands without power
Heavy rain, hailstorms and flooding cause huge disruption across France with one person killed and scores injured.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 16:26:19 +0200
Wildfire in Athens' coastal suburbs under control
A wildfire in southern Athens' coastal suburbs was under control on Sunday, but it still damaged some homes in the area, Greek authorities said. The Greek Fire Service was it was still fighting the blaze that broke out near two Athens suburbs on Satu...

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 15:03:29 +0200
EU interior ministers: Concrete measures needed as hunger might bring more migrants from Africa
Past EU policies in which member countries could offer to receive some of the hundreds of thousands of migrants landing on the EU's southern shores proved grossly inadequate, as many of the bloc's countries did not step forward.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 14:13:52 +0200
At least 49 dead, hundreds injured in Bangladesh container depot fire
The cause of the fire at the depot, located near the country's main Chittagong seaport, 216 kilometres southeast of the capital Dhaka, could not be immediately determined.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:55:39 +0200
At least 15 dead in fire at Bangladesh container depot
A massive fire at a container depot near a port city in southeastern Bangladesh left at least 15 people dead and more than 100 others wounded, officials and local media reports said Sunday, as firefighters struggled to get the blaze under control.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 13:19:56 +0200
Historic wooden Orthodox church burns down in Donetsk monastic complex
The wooden All Saints Shrine, a part of the Sviatohirsk Lavra holy site, burnt down as a result of Russian shelling, according to local outlets and Ukrainian officials.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 12:00:08 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 5th – Midday
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Sun, 05 Jun 2022 11:58:44 +0200
Ukraine officials hit out at Macron after suggestions Russia 'should not be humiliated'
Macron insisted Putin had committed a "historic and fundamental error" but that it was important not to put Russia to shame "so that the day the fighting stops, we can build a way out through diplomatic channels."

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 09:30:07 +0200
Ukraine claims it controls 'half' of Sievierodonetsk, continues to push back Russians
After retreating steadily in the key eastern city in recent days, Ukraine mounted a counter-attack in Sievierodonetsk, which it said took the Russians by surprise.

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 07:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 5th – Morning
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Sat, 04 Jun 2022 19:48:16 +0200
Finland and Sweden prepare for large NATO naval drill, amid Turkish concerns
NATO hopefuls Sweden and Finland are getting ready for an enlarged military exercise in the Baltic Sea, amid Turkish contestation.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 19:42:11 +0200
Protest in Taipei marks Tiananmen anniversary
Over 500 people gathered in Taipei City to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 19:30:02 +0200
Rio genital-shaped waffle house ordered to cover explicit sign and not to sell to minors
Rio de Janeiro’s waffle house La Putaria, in the famed neighbourhood of Ipanema.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 18:50:57 +0200
Sailors compete in Dubai's annual al-Gaffal dhow race
Sailors compete in Dubai's al-Gaffal race, an annual long-distance dhow sailing competition meant to honour the lost tradition of pearl diving, which kicks off from Sir Abu Nuair island, about 103 kilometres west of Dubai, and finishes near Burj Al A...

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 18:00:09 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 4th – Evening
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Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:34:36 +0200
China tightens security to prevent Hong Kong commemorating Tiananmen protests
Chinese authorities ramped up security Saturday to stop Hong Kongers marking the 33rd anniversary of Tiananmen Square, where pro-democracy protestors were violently suppressed.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:25:12 +0200
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit performers at Cardiff Castle ahead of the Platinum Jubilee
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompanied by their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte visited the Cardiff Castle ahead of a Platinum Jubilee concert Saturday

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 16:43:59 +0200
"We are facing a great famine” PM of Slovakia said about blocked seaports on the Black Sea
The Prime Minister of Slovakia and Chancellor of Austria discuss what needs to be done to solve several huge challenges concerning the release of grain from Ukraine’s ports on the Black Sea.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 16:32:21 +0200
Heavy police presence at Stade de France after Champions League final debacle
Police thronged the Stade de France ahead of the France v Denmark match Friday, following last week's chaos at the Champions League final.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 15:13:43 +0200
Unique albino Galapagos turtle born in Swiss tropical zoo
White shell and red eyes: this baby tortoise born in May in a tropical zoo located in Servion, western Switzerland, is the first albino Galapagos giant turtle ever observed in captivity or in the wild.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 13:47:48 +0200
Tropical storm Alex drenches Cuba
Tropical Storm Alex lashed Cuba as warnings were issued for parts of the island, the Bahamas and the Florida Peninsula Friday. In Havana, the heavy and uninterrupted rain caused street flooding, bringing traffic to a halt.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:05:12 +0200
Sandstorm hits Senegal's capital
A cloud of dust covering the city surprised the residents on Dakar on Friday. Senegalese authorities warned of a "very poor air quality" in the city and the "high health risk" specially for those suffering of respiratory diseases.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 12:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 4th – Midday
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Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:05:09 +0200
Putin: 'We will guarantee the safe passage' of grain 'with no problems'
After meeting the African Union leader Macky Sall, Russian President Vladimir Putin says he’s ready to support the export of Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea ports.

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 10:15:38 +0200
No comment videos of the week
At 103, Ruth Larsson becomes the oldest person in the world to skydive, near Barcelona a paddle surf race takes place and Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, making her UK's longest-reigning monarch. And more. No agenda, no slant. Ge...

Sat, 04 Jun 2022 07:00:04 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 4th – Morning
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Fri, 03 Jun 2022 22:47:16 +0200
The first 100 days of war made people stronger, Ukrainian MP tells Euronews
With Russia controlling 20% of Ukrainian territory after 100 days of the war, Inna Sovsun told Euronews "the Russian appetite will likely not stop there".

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 22:03:14 +0200
UEFA 'sincerely' apologises for Champions League final chaos, asks for independent review
After initially blaming the problems on the late arrival of fans and fake tickets, the European football's leading body has apologised for the 29 May events.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 20:48:38 +0200
Good News: Big step towards ‘quantum internet’ and a village lit up by the sea
Huge leaps in science, internet and urban planning, and two other things that went well in the world.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 19:11:52 +0200
South Africa: 'Mermaiding' is becoming a fast growing sport
Mermaiding is the sport of using a monofin with a fabric tail, and learning how to 'move like a mermaid'.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:47:15 +0200
Pope Francis's decade-long vision for the Church is finally realised in new Constitution
On the 5th of June, the new Apostolic Constitution will enter into effect: for the first time, lay persons, including women, will be able to preside over the ministers of the Roman Curia.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:35:27 +0200
Views of Kyiv 100 days into Russia's invasion
Views of Ukraine's capital Kyiv as the country marks 100 days since Russia's invasion. The United Nations says there will be 'no winner' from the conflict, as Moscow's forces press deeper into the eastern Donbas region on the 100th day.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 3rd – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 16:16:56 +0200
Police disperse Khartoum protest with tear gas
Police used tear gas to disperse protesters who took to the streets of the Sudanese capital, Khartoum, on Thursday ahead of the third anniversary of a crackdown on mass sit-ins in which dozens of peaceful protesters were killed.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:23:40 +0200
Arrivals for service to mark queen's platinum jubilee
Members of Britain's royal family on Friday arrived at St. Paul's Cathedral in London for a service honoring Queen Elizabeth II’s 70 years on the throne.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 15:00:21 +0200
Garbage recyclers protest in front of Coca-Cola headquarters in Buenos Aires
Amidst a mountain of empty bottles, garbage recyclers protest in front of Coca-Cola headquarters in Buenos Aires as part of their demand for a "packaging law" that introduces the principle of extended producer responsibility.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:46:35 +0200
At least four people killed after regional train derails in southern Germany
The accident occurred near the Alpine ski resort town of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 13:40:06 +0200
Queen lights first Platinum Jubilee beacon
Britain's Queen Elizabeth II triggered the lighting of a chain of ceremonial beacons on Thursday as part of festivities bringing an end to an eventful first day of celebrations for the monarch's Platinum Jubilee.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:46:16 +0200
'It's too f***** windy, mate!' Dover's beacon lighters struggle against strong breeze
Two men tasked with lighting the Dover Town Beacon to mark Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, struggled against breezy conditions on Thursday night, June 2. Around 3,500 beacons were being lit up across the United Kingdom and Commonwealth count...

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:23:35 +0200
US president makes impassioned plea for ban on assault weapons
Ten days after 19 children and two teachers were massacred by a teenage gunman in Uvalde, Texas, US President Joe Biden has asked that "common sense" prevails in the debate on gun control legislation.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:06:22 +0200
EU accession process standards must be met, von der Leyen says
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has said there will be no shortcuts to joining the European Union.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 12:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 3rd – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 03 Jun 2022 11:53:27 +0200
100 days of war in Ukraine: The most defining moments in pictures
A selection of photographs that tell the world about Russia's war in Ukraine



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