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Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:43:30 +0200
Spain sweltering amid hottest pre-summer heatwave in at least 20 years
Spain's meteorological office says heatwaves are becoming more frequent.

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 09:00:47 +0200
Ukraine live: Wounded 12-year-old now enduring image of Russia, says Ukrainian President Zelenskyy
Ukrainian defenders are fighting fiercely for "every metre" of Sievierodonetsk, added President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in his nightly video address on Sunday

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 08:53:32 +0200
Biden welcomes US gun control proposals after two mass shootings
If passed "it would be the most significant gun safety legislation to pass Congress in decades", said Biden

Mon, 13 Jun 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 13th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 21:40:20 +0200
'Soul relief': On Greek island, bees help people with mental health issues
The Leros cooperative employs 13 salaried workers, supervised by specialist beekeepers, in addition to a team of nurses and occupational therapists from the island's psychiatric hospital.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 20:20:36 +0200
French election exit polls: Macron's Ensemble to win most seats after first round
First exit polls show that the centrist Ensemble coalition could get the most seats in the National Assembly after the second round next Sunday, but without certainty of obtaining an absolute majority.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 19:34:56 +0200
Dutch farmers angry over mandatory measures to drastically reduce nitrogen emissions
The Netherlands government unveiled mandate reductions of up to 70% of nitrogen oxides in many places and 95% in other areas to protect nature.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 18:33:52 +0200
'Life that was': Experts restore historic synagogues in Europe's first Jewish ghetto
Venice’s ghetto dates from 1516 when the republic forced the city's Jewish residents into isolation in the district where the old foundries, or “geti”, had been located.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 18:21:58 +0200
Ducasse, one of Belgium's biggest folk festivals, is back
The Ducasse de Mons, nicknamed "Doudou" is a very popular folk event in Belgium. Based on an ancestral tradition, combining references to the Catholic religion and local folklore, it attracts tens of thousands of people every year.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 18:19:28 +0200
Celebrations at Thai weed festival after steps to legalisation
As night falls, the soft-smelling pungent smoke is unmistakable at the seventh 420 festival outside Bangkok on the weekend, as chilled revellers celebrate Thailand's decision to begin fully legalising cannabis.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 18:16:27 +0200
Tour de no pants: Naked cyclists streak through London
On a sunny day in London, many people can be spotted cycling naked around London.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 18:13:40 +0200
Naked cyclist ride in Mexico demands street safety
A protest for safe cycling in Mexico City sprouted on Saturday, as participants pedaled and marched naked through some of the busiest avenues in the Mexican capital.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 18:10:57 +0200
DRC residents repaint buildings for the arrival of the Belgian king
On a visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, King Philippe of Belgium and his wife will spend the day in Bukavu on Sunday 12 June, the last stop on their trip before returning to Brussels on Monday. The authorities have demanded that all houses on...

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 18:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 12th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 17:53:41 +0200
Drought, heat and high winds fan forest fires in southern France
Hundreds of firefighters were still battling forest fires on Sunday that broke out on Saturday in southern France.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:38:00 +0200
'Tasty, full stop': Former McDonald's restaurants rebrand and reopen in Moscow
The restaurants were sold to a Russian owner and have relaunched on Sunday after McDonald's withdrew over Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 14:13:48 +0200
Russia increasingly relying on heavy Soviet-era missiles, Western defence officials claim
Meanwhile, Ukrainian authorities are accusing Russian troops of using flamethrowers against civilian targets in the Donbas.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 13:31:10 +0200
Friends of Moroccan sentenced to death by pro-Moscow separatists call on UK to help him
Brahim Saadoun, 21, was sentenced to death for "mercenary activities and terrorism" after being captured in Ukraine fighting against Russian forces.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 12:51:57 +0200
Tens of thousands gather in Rome for the return of Pride celebrations
Colourful displays for the first Pride event since the COVID-19 pandemic drew large crowds in support of Italy's LGBTI+ community and the country's minorities.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 12:39:36 +0200
Scholz, Macron and Draghi plan Ukraine visit, first since February invasion
German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reported that Germany's chancellor, the French president and the Italian PM plan to visit the Ukrainian capital in the upcoming weeks.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 12:17:30 +0200
Russian forces blow up key bridge between Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk
Amid street-to-street fighting, Russian bombardment had hit a chemical plant sheltering civilians in the key eastern city, causing a huge fire, regional governor Serhiy Haidai said in a video address on Sunday.

Sun, 12 Jun 2022 12:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 12th – Midday
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Sun, 12 Jun 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 12th – Morning
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Sun, 12 Jun 2022 06:00:02 +0200
France goes to the polls in parliamentary elections after Macron's April victory
Voters go to the polls in France on Sunday to choose lawmakers for the National Assembly as President Macron seeks an absolute majority for his centre-right coalition

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:56:43 +0200
Justin Bieber reveals a rare disorder has paralysed half of his face
The Canadian superstar says a rare disorder that has paralysed his face is the reason behind his tour postponement.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:41:37 +0200
North Macedonia: Scholz calls for EU accession talks but fails to shift Bulgaria's objections
Visiting Skopje, the German chancellor called for the EU to start membership talks, but seemed to achieve little progress in Sofia which reiterated its objections.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:13:30 +0200
Peruvian shamans perform ritual to neutralize Australian football team
Peruvian shamans perform ritual to neutralize Australian football team

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:09:44 +0200
Size doesn't matter: largest exhibition of miniature art in Europe opens its doors
At the 'Small is Beautiful' exhibition in London, visitors must lean or squat to appreciate every detail of the 143 miniatures made by 33 local and international artists.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:04:49 +0200
Palestinians swim in Mediterranean sea off a beach in Gaza's Beit Lahia
Palestinians swim in the Mediterranean sea off a beach in Beit Lahia in the northern Gaza Strip as students start their summer vacation.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 18:00:14 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 11th – Evening
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Sat, 11 Jun 2022 16:09:19 +0200
NATO's eastern flank nations demand better protection against 'Russian threats'
Nine NATO eastern flank nations met in Bucharest to request better protection from the military alliance in the light of Russia's aggresslon in Ukraine.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 15:39:50 +0200
Ukraine-EU bid: Commission response 'by end of next week' on Kyiv's ambitions, says von der Leyen
The EU Commission president, visiting Kyiv, said Brussels will finalise its assessment "by the end of next week" on Ukraine's eligibility for membership.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 12:43:44 +0200
UK migrant deportations to Rwanda set to go ahead after NGOs lose legal challenge
Campaigners against Britain's plans to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda say they'll fight on after a judge ruled the government was acting lawfully.

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 12:08:48 +0200
Ukraine war: Future global order will be decided on Ukraine battlefields, says Zelenskyy
Ukraine's president told an Asian summit the world's future rules will be decided by the war started by Russia, predicting that "we are definitely going to prevail".

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 12:00:11 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 11th – Midday
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Sat, 11 Jun 2022 10:00:55 +0200
No comment videos of the week
What's making the world spin this week? #NoComment Competitors tumbled down a hill to chase a cheese, Argentine's 10th Pizza Championship, young whirling dervishes spun in kaleidoscopic performances, and more. No agenda, no slant. Get the picture w...

Sat, 11 Jun 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 11th – Morning
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Fri, 10 Jun 2022 22:02:51 +0200
Taliban detaining and torturing civilians in Afghanistan, says Human Rights Watch
The New York-based watchdog says that the Taliban security forces in northern Afghanistan have unlawfully detained and tortured residents accused of association with an opposition armed group.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 20:04:21 +0200
Turkey and Greece exchange barbs in each other's language over Aegean Sea islands
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned Greece to demilitarise islands, tweeting in both English and Greek.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 19:45:35 +0200
Good News: toilets turn urine into fertiliser, a rare leopard's spotted and a tea room saved in Kent
TikTok is teaching Gen Zs all kinds of new skills, public generosity has rescued a doomed tea room and three other uplifting stories. These are the #GoodNews of the week.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:11:27 +0200
Kyiv City Ballet rehearses Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" in central Paris
As the dancers of the Kyiv City Ballet rehearse Tchaikovsky's 'Swan Lake' in Paris, the Russian invasion of their homeland enters its fifth month.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 18:00:17 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 10th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:47:17 +0200
Search resumes for private helicopter that went missing in northern Italy
The aircraft was carrying six people on board, including Turkish and Lebanese business workers.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 17:00:52 +0200
Russia's brain drain: War with Ukraine prompts tens of thousands to flee abroad
Russia's best and brightest have left in their thousands following the country's invasion of Ukraine. Euronews' Monica Pinna investigates the reasons behind this brain drain.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:59:49 +0200
Pride parade in Tel Aviv draws tens of thousands
Tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of Tel Aviv in the annual Pride parade, in an explosion of glamorous expression.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:53:58 +0200
'It's just not happening': Crops go to waste as UK farmers struggle to find workers
Workers from eastern parts of Europe who were picking crops pre-Brexit have not returned and farmers are having to look for replacements further afield to places like the Far East.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:35:10 +0200
Man with knife injures woman and minor at primary school in Germany
In a separate incident, several people were injured by a man with a knife at the University of Hamm-Lippstadt.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:25:21 +0200
German priest found dead after being suspended over abuse allegations
The diocese in Limburg said the news had "hit them hard" and "raises many questions".

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:17:14 +0200
German Chancellor Scholz asks Belgrade, Pristina to resolve Kosovo independence dispute
After visiting Kosovo and Serbia on Friday, the German chancellor will continue his tour of the Balkans with trips to Greece, North Macedonia and Bulgaria.

Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:15:56 +0200
Parts of Shanghai will be locked down as part of a test campaign.
Shanghai will impose new containment measures on residents in several parts of the city this weekend as part of a mass testing campaign.



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