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Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:52:37 +0200
Nazi camp guard, 101, jailed for 'complicity' in 3,518 murders
He was given a five-year jail term on Tuesday for complicity in the murder of 3,518 prisoners at the Sachsenhausen camp, north of Berlin, between 1942 and 1945.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:46:38 +0200
Ukraine war: Putin will be held responsible for shopping centre 'war crime', say G7 leaders
There's been worldwide condemnation of Russia's missile strike on a crowded shopping centre in the central city of Kremenchuk, causing many civilian casualties.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:18:45 +0200
Northern Ireland trade law to rip up Brexit treaty clears first parliamentary hurdle
British MPs passed a bill paving the way for post-Brexit trade rules to be scrapped, despite criticism that it breaks international law and may provoke a trade war with the EU.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 07:00:11 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 28th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 28 Jun 2022 06:38:25 +0200
Texas: 46 migrants found dead in abandoned trailer in one of deadliest US tragedies
A fire official said "stacks of bodies" were found along with no signs of water in the truck, which was discovered in extreme heat on the city's southern outskirts.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:44:35 +0200
Lithuania hit by cyberattacks amid Kaliningrad sanctions feud with Russia
The pro-Kremlin group “Killnet” has claimed responsibility for the attack.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:26:46 +0200
Ukraine war: Five things you need to know about the conflict from Monday
From the Russian missile strike on a busy shopping centre in Kremenchuk to Moscow facing a possible default on its foreign debt as its economy slows down due to sanctions, here are five of the main stories about the war on Monday.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 20:01:52 +0200
NATO expansion: Moves to admit Finland and Sweden 'will likely drag on' amid objections from Turkey
Turkey is "unlikely to simply back down on its demands" to Stockholm and Helsinki, say experts.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:05:33 +0200
Demonstrators gather outside G7 venue in Germany
Dozens of anti-G7 protesters demonstrate near Elmau Castle in the Bavarian Alps, where the G7 summit is being held.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:02:57 +0200
Protests against response at the border as migrants tried to storm the barrier
Hundreds of protesters rallied across Spain on Sunday to condemn the death of at least 23 migrants by the Moroccan border fence in the aftermath of an attempted mass crossing into a Spain on Friday June 24 by some 2,000 migrants.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 18:00:12 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 27th – Evening
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Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:53:21 +0200
Netherlands tornado: One killed and ten injured in extreme weather incident in Zierikzee
Emergency services are warning people to stay away from the area where the roofs have been torn off several homes.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:24:57 +0200
Bulgarian Prime Minister Petkov resigns after losing confidence vote
Petkov will remain a PM candidate and has now been tasked with trying to form a new government.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 17:20:59 +0200
Centre-left parties claim victory in Italy's mayoral elections
The votes were seen as the last test ahead of next year's parliamentary elections.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:58:25 +0200
Greece prevents 1,130 migrants crossing Aegean Sea from Turkey
Athens has regularly accused Ankara of violating international law and helping migrants cross the border.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:51:56 +0200
Sofia Sapega: Russian partner of Belarus dissident asks Lukashenko for pardon
Sapega was sentenced in May to six years in prison for "inciting social hatred" and "violence and threats".

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:47:09 +0200
Russian missiles hit busy shopping centre in central Ukraine, killing 16 and injuring dozens
The casualty figures were changing as rescuers searched the smouldering rubble into early Tuesday. Some 25 victims were hospitalised, several in critical condition, authorities reported on Monday night.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:42:41 +0200
Blast hits Sloviansk, mayor says cluster bomb used
Emergency services worked to treat the injured and clear the aftermath of a strike on the Ukrainian-controlled city of Sloviansk on Monday.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 16:16:16 +0200
German police confiscate dozens of poisonous snakes after farm owner bitten
The 35-year-old had told doctors there that one of her rattlesnakes bit her finger.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:58:23 +0200
Anger after Russia removes Polish flag from WWII memorial in Katyn
"There can be no Polish flag on Russian monuments, and even less so after the frankly anti-Russian statements by Polish politicians."

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:53:52 +0200
NATO to hike number of soldiers on high alert from 40,000 to 300,000, says Stoltenberg
Huge reinforcements are heading for NATO's eastern flank.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:19:56 +0200
Knife attacker kills one and wounds five at German asylum shelter
Police officers have detained a 31-year-old man after the stabbing attack.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:08:03 +0200
One dead and five injured after high-speed train hits locomotive in the Czech Republic
The accident took place early on Monday in Bohumin near the border with Poland.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:02:52 +0200
Portuguese climate activists demonstrate for the oceans on the sidelines of major UN meet
Ocean Rebellion activists protest to mark the opening of a long-delayed UN Oceans Summit in Lisbon.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 14:38:27 +0200
Border post between Spanish enclave and Morocco where 23 died in breach attempt
Ripped clothing and sticks are seen stuck on barbed wire at the border post of Barrio Chino that separates the Moroccan town of Nador from the Spanish enclave of Melilla.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 13:33:25 +0200
Lithuania: Detained migrants subjected to beatings, abuse and racism, claims Amnesty
Amnesty International says migrants have been abused and denied rights in Lithuanian detention centres. The government says the report is one-sided and cites pressure from "massive illegal border crossings" from Belarus.

Mon, 27 Jun 2022 12:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | June 27th – Midday
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Mon, 27 Jun 2022 10:03:37 +0200
Russia escalates missile attacks across Ukraine, killing and injuring dozens
The Uragan missile strike on a line for water in Lysychansk, killing 8 and injuring 21, is the latest of attacks across the country hitting civilian targets.

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 08:04:53 +0200
Thousands protest against NATO ahead of key Madrid summit
Thousands of people gathered in Madrid to protest against NATO just days before the alliance is due to hold a summit in the Spanish capital.

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: Zelenskyy calls on G7 to help end war with Russia 'by the end of the year'
The Ukrainian leader addressed the conference in Bavaria by video. He has demanded more arms and financial aid, 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 19:25:11 +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 doesn't 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 21 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.



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