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Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:03:37 +0200
Ukraine war: Russia in drive to capture Lysychansk after taking control of Sievierodonetsk
Ukraine's military says Moscow's forces are using artillery and assault aircraft to strike and try to cut the city off, after taking control of its twin city on Saturday.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 08:13:56 +0200
Four killed and hundreds injured after stands collapse at Colombian bullfight
Part of the stands collapsed during a traditional event in which members of the public enter the ring to engage the bulls, at El Espinal in Tolima state.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:47:44 +0200
Fears of first Russian debt default for a century as interest payments deadline missed
Moscow has reportedly missed a Sunday night deadline to pay interest payments, further alienating the country from the global financial system.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 27th – Morning
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Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:25:59 +0200
Ukraine war: All eyes on G7 as Zelenskyy calls for more effort from West
The Ukrainian leader, due to address the conference in Bavaria by video, has called again for more arms and financial aid for his country, and more sanctions against Russia.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 21:58:38 +0200
Quake-hit Afghan village struggles back to life
A ruined village in eastern Afghanistan is struggling back to life as aid trickles into the isolated region.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 21:21:06 +0200
Greasy pole competition returns to Massachusetts after pandemic break
Competitors run on a greasy pole and try to catch a flag during an annual competition in Gloucester, Massachusetts.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 19:48:51 +0200
Lightyear's car runs on sunshine — but is it commercially viable?
Dutch startup Lightyear's solar-powered car can travel 70 kilometres with one charge, but its production cost might be too high -- at least for now.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 19:25:11 +0200
Olympus race: 'Mountain of the Gods' marathon returns to Greek capital
Over 500 runners from across the globe came to Greece to take on the punishing marathon to the summits of the Olympus Mountain -- a race which emulates an ancient Greek pilgrimage.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:03:48 +0200
WHO: Monkeypox does not warrant being declared global emergency yet
The international health organisation admitted that it has neglected the illness in the past, but stated that it has not escalated to an emergency "at this stage".

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 26th – Evening
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Sun, 26 Jun 2022 17:02:04 +0200
Istanbul Pride: Dozens arrested as police break up LGBTQ march in Turkey
The governor of Turkey's largest city banned all outdoor and indoor events for a seven-day period in the lead-up to the Pride march, citing "security reasons".

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:33:07 +0200
At least 20 found dead in South African night club, cause yet unknown
According to the authorities, the club in the coastal town of East London gathered a group of youths celebrating the end of winter school exams.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 16:31:15 +0200
Abortion rights defenders gather outside US Supreme Court and in New York
Abortion rights defenders gather outside US Supreme Court and in New York.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:41:23 +0200
Thousands join pride parades across the world
Tens of thousands take to the streets for pride parades in Bolivia, Chile, Guatemala, Peru, Philippines and Ukraine.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 15:07:01 +0200
'Not a celebration': In the midst of war, Kyiv's Pride parade held in Warsaw
About 300 participants travelled from Ukraine to the Polish capital, which is now home to a quarter-million Ukrainians who fled the war.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 14:34:04 +0200
Norway mourns as memorial service for victims of Oslo shooting held
The suspect for the Friday night attack on LGBT-friendly bars in the Norwegian capital on the eve of the city's Pride event is in custody.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 13:09:20 +0200
NATO summit to highlight growing influence of Russia, China in Africa
The Kremlin-linked Wagner mercenaries have established a strong presence in conflict-stricken African countries, while China is quietly building its overseas military network, officials believe.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 12:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 26th – Midday
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Sun, 26 Jun 2022 11:24:21 +0200
G7 leaders to announce ban on Russian gold imports in latest sanctions against Kremlin
Gold has been the top Russian export after energy in recent years, reaching almost €18 billion in 2020.

Sun, 26 Jun 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 26th – Morning
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Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:34:37 +0200
France proposes bill to enshrine abortion rights in constitution
The move comes after a landmark ruling in the United States which has allowed several states to ban abortion.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 19:05:37 +0200
Tens of thousands of people take part in Pride March in Warsaw, Oslo and Paris
Tens of thousands of people take part in Pride March in Warsaw, Oslo and Paris.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:42:18 +0200
Wildfires in Europe, Afghanistan earthquake and the Oslo mass shooting | This week in pictures
Floods in Bangladesh, artistic swimming competition in Budapest and protesters demonstrating against the repeal of Roe vs Wade in the US all made this week's headlines.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 25th – Evening
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Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:32:02 +0200
EU-Iran nuclear talks set to resume in the 'coming days'
The European Union and Iran announced Saturday that nuclear talks will resume in the "coming days", after a surprise visit by the bloc's foreign policy chief.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 16:21:41 +0200
Pig races popular at New Jersey state fair
Pig races remain a popular and enduring attraction at state fairs in the U.S.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 15:15:37 +0200
Aid convoy reaches remote region of Afghanistan after earthquake
Afghan government helicopters and trucks deliver aid. At least 1,000 people died and 1,500 were injured.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 15:13:53 +0200
UK PM rules out 'psychological transformation' after election defeats
Boris Johnson said he will not "undergo psychological transformation" after last week's hammering at the ballot box.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 13:21:24 +0200
Thousands of students celebrate graduation in Saint Petersburg
Thousands of people gathered along the Neva River in St Petersburg on Friday night to witness the traditional 'Scarlet Sails' festival.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 12:34:22 +0200
Ancestral Inca festival to the Sun God returns with tourists to Peru
With an offering to Pachamama (Mother Earth), the ancestral Inca ceremony for the Sun god or Inti Raymi, was staged in Cusco.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 12:00:10 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 25th – Midday
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Sat, 25 Jun 2022 10:49:56 +0200
Iceland's last whale hunter brings home its first fin whale in almost four years
Iceland's only still-operating whale hunter brought home its first fin whale of the 2022 season in one of the last whaling campaigns in the country's history.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 10:00:10 +0200
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Sat, 25 Jun 2022 09:24:44 +0200
Oslo shooting: man charged with 'terrorism' after deadly bar attacks
The late-night shooting led police to call off an LGBTQI+ pride march planned for Saturday in Oslo.

Sat, 25 Jun 2022 07:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 25th – Morning
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Fri, 24 Jun 2022 21:09:26 +0200
Dutch mobster Willem Holleeder sentenced to life in prison over contract killings
Willem Holleeder -- nicknamed “The Nose” -- will now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:57:36 +0200
Ale, the new baby white rhino at Cuba's national zoo
Ale, a baby white rhino born on June 9 in Havana, strolls curiously with his mother Katherine.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:22:06 +0200
Good News: Groundbreaking kidney transplant technique and ‘Nemo’s Highway’ for marine creatures
Find out about the huge trial that could see the working week reduced to four days, and how four Latin American countries are protecting migrating sea creatures. Another week, another five great stories to cheer up the weekend. #GoodNews

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:17:25 +0200
Ecuador demonstrators take to streets on day 11 of anti-govt protests
Ecuador demonstrators take to streets on day 11 of anti-govt protests. Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 19:00:35 +0200
Europe needs to keep carbon neutraility goals, despite countries returning to coal, says Sinkevičius
Europe's Green Deal still a priority, despite energy concerns from war in Ukraine, says Sinkevičius

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:46:28 +0200
Ukraine war: Five things you need to know about the conflict this weekend
From rocket attacks against the Ukrainian capital to the Sievierodonetsk falling into the hands of Russian troops, these are five of the main developments of the war.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:07:10 +0200
Europe's first 'chief heat officer' explains how Athens is preparing for severe heatwaves
Appointed last year, Eleni Myrivili is helping the Greek capital to be prepared for the realities of global warming.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 24th – Evening
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Fri, 24 Jun 2022 17:45:55 +0200
Shireen Abu Akleh: UN says Israeli forces shot and killed Al Jazeera journalist
The well-known American-Palestinian correspondent was shot and killed while reporting in the West Bank last month.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:48:26 +0200
Prince Charles apologises for slavery as Commonwealth leaders meet
The heir to the UK throne said the Commonwealth “must find ways, new ways, to acknowledge our past”.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:39:20 +0200
'Sad day for the country,' Biden says, as Supreme Court overturns abortion protections
The highest American judiciary body made a decision on Friday to overturn the decision made almost five decades ago that granted constitutional protection to abortion rights.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:23:47 +0200
Melilla migrants: Calls for investigation after over 20 die trying to cross from Morocco
Spanish and Moroccan human rights groups have called for an inquiry after more than 20 migrants died when around 2,000 people tried to cross the border.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:20:44 +0200
Human Pride flag event on Sydney opera steps
One thousand people formed a human Pride flag outside the Sydney Opera.

Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:10:02 +0200
Blinkered by the war in Ukraine, the world waits for African children to die before acting | View
With 1.8 million children's lives in danger and only a 'tiny, shrinking window' to prevent disaster, the G7 and international community must act, says Rania Dagash of UNICEF.



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