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Thu, 07 Jul 2022 10:20:36 +0200
Boris Johnson set to resign as prime minister today, UK media report
It comes after a flood of ministerial resignations tried to force his hand.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 09:26:29 +0200
Greece will raise pensions in 2023, says PM Mitsotakis, for first time in more than a decade
"Today, Greece is a different Greece," said Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 7th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 22:22:13 +0200
London says 'no' to Scotland over new independence vote
Nicola Sturgeon said that Scottish democracy 'will not be a prisoner' to Boris Johnson or any other British prime minister.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:54:46 +0200
Russia and Norway agree to resolve Svalbard transit dispute
Russia had accused Norway of blocking supplies from reaching Russian miners due in the Arctic due to EU sanctions on Moscow.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 20:34:01 +0200
Highland Park suspect confesses to mass shooting, say US prosecutors
The 21-year-old suspect also told authorities that he had contemplated carrying out a second shooting.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 19:03:31 +0200
Heavy rains exacerbate trash problem in Brazil's Manaus
After heavy rains and record river flooding, creeks and rivers in the Amazon capital Manaus have been covered by a carpet of trash, affecting entire communities.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:24:45 +0200
Student charged with murdering two teachers at school in Malmö
The suspect was arrested shortly after the knife and axe attack in March.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:17:37 +0200
Belgium moves one step closer to controversial prisoner swap treaty with Iran
The agreement is set to be a first of its kind among European countries.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 18:00:10 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 6th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:56:58 +0200
Dalai Lama marks 87th birthday by opening library
Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama marked his 87th birthday on Wednesday by inaugurating a library and museum in his hillside Indian headquarters. He was cheered by a large number of followers, including American actor Richard Gere, a longtime d...

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 17:41:35 +0200
Wanted mafia fugitive and 'cocaine king' extradited to Italy from Brazil
The fugitive was arrested by Brazilian authorities last year after more than 27 years on the run.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:38:44 +0200
52 wildfires break out in the last 24 hours across Greece
An easing of winds overnight helped the Fire Service contain several blazes in different parts of Greece. According to the Fire Service, 52 wildfires broke out on Monday, stoked by strong winds and high temperatures.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:23:08 +0200
Latvia to reintroduce compulsory military service amid Ukraine war
"We have no reason to believe that Russia will change its behaviour," said Defence Minister Artis Pabriks.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 16:06:38 +0200
Why have the Conservatives fallen out of love with Boris Johnson?
The last few months have been a conveyor belt of crises for Britain’s Conservative Party and its ever-erratic leader Boris Johnson, with the Tories seemingly lurching from one scandal to the next.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:33:30 +0200
Dozens of police injured as EU compromise protest turns violent
Demonstrators are angry with a proposed "compromise solution" that would allow North Macedonia to begin EU membership talks.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 15:09:58 +0200
Iraqi paragliding team launches over Kurdistan's Sulaimaniyah
Tourists watch as members of an Iraqi paragliding team launch at sunset from Mount Azmar to glide over Iraq's northeastern city of Sulaimaniyah, in the autonomous Kurdistan region.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 14:54:32 +0200
Dublin rejects capping Ukrainian refugee arrivals amid housing crisis claims
"We will take in as many Ukrainian citizens fleeing the brutal war foisted upon them through no fault of their own as we must. We will not introduce any caps in that regard."

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:30:39 +0200
Firefighters battle blaze after shelling in Sloviansk
Firefighters fight flames at the main market in the city of Sloviansk after local authorities say at least two people were killed and seven more injured by a Russian strike.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:04:58 +0200
Russians defy crackdown to find small ways of protesting Ukraine war
Facing arrest and draconian prison sentences, some Russians are still finding ways to voice their opposition to the Kremlin's aggression in Ukraine.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 12:00:08 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 6th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 11:09:48 +0200
Running of the Bulls fills Pamplona streets again after COVID pause
It's the first time the traditional event's been held in northern Spain for three years, but protesters are calling it "prehistoric."

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 10:36:58 +0200
Defiant Boris Johnson refuses to step down despite a flood of resignations
Three dozen Members of Parliament from Johnson's own Conservative Party have quit their government jobs, and cabinet ministers tell him he must go - but he refuses.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 08:12:04 +0200
Ukraine war: Donetsk governor urges over 350,000 residents to flee as Russian offensive escalates
Governor Pavlo Kyrylenko told reporters that getting people out of Donetsk province is necessary to save lives and enable the Ukrainian army to better defend towns from the Russian advance, with Russia escalating its offensive.

Wed, 06 Jul 2022 07:00:12 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 6th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 22:29:00 +0200
Algeria : the parade to commemorate the 60th independence’s anniversary
Algeria celebrates 60 years of independence from France this 5 July.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 21:37:42 +0200
Turkish police break up LGBTQ+ Pride march in Ankara, detain 30 people
Authorities in the Mediterranean country have banned all domestic LGBTQ+ events, citing "security reasons".

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 21:28:13 +0200
European police arrest 39 people on suspicion of smuggling migrants to UK
The suspects are accused of trafficking up to 10,000 people across the English Channel in small boats in the last year.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 20:20:46 +0200
Daphne Caruana Galizia: Car bomb suspect confesses to killing Maltese journalist
George Degiorgio, one of three people accused of the 2017 assassination, has confessed to a reporter that they were paid to plant the car bomb that killed her.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 19:13:30 +0200
Two key ministers quit UK government in major blow to Boris Johnson
The resignations happened within minutes of each other.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:02:07 +0200
Danish PM Frederiksen avoids impeachment over illegal mink cull order
Frederiksen was given an official, symbolic reprimand after an investigation.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 18:00:08 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 5th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 16:57:53 +0200
Ukraine war: Six key developments to know about from Tuesday
From Russian troops shifting their focus on taking control over the rest of the Donbas, to President Zelenskyy believing Belarus will not be dragged into the conflict, these are the stories about the war you need to know on Tuesday.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 15:38:49 +0200
Ballet school in Rio favela risks closure due to lack of funds
410 students between the ages of 6 and 29 take free dance classes in Manguinhos, a favela in the north of the Brazilian city, while another 700 are on the waiting list.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:24:49 +0200
'It's America man!': Nathan's 4th of July hot dog eating contest back in full swing
Hot dog eating champ wins again in July 4 contest in New York.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:20:18 +0200
Hundreds of homes inundated in NSW
Hundreds of homes have been inundated in and around Australia's largest city in a flood emergency that was impacting 50,000 people, officials said on Tuesday. Emergency response teams made 100 rescues overnight of people trapped in cars on flooded ro...

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 14:14:40 +0200
There's hope for international justice, despite ICC's bumpy 20-year history | View
James A. Goldston assesses the success of international criminal justice to mark the 20th anniversary of the International Criminal Court.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 13:40:16 +0200
Genoa bridge collapse: Footballer tells his rare and remarkable tale of surviving the disaster
Davide Capello was driving on a bridge in Genoa when it collapsed four years ago, killing 43 people. He somehow survived. This is his story.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:17:04 +0200
Oiled up fighters clash in 661st Turkish wrestling championship
The olive oil that covers their bodies from head to toe makes it impossible to get a grip, leading to one of the sport's trademark moves where one opponent thrusts his hands into the other's trousers for an advantage.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:00:13 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 5th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 11:52:29 +0200
Police use water cannons on students protesting in Chile
A small group of student protesters took to the streets of the Chilean capital on Monday to demand better conditions in schools as the Constitutional Convention delivered to the president a proposal for a new constitution.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 10:19:07 +0200
Norway's oil and gas output to be cut as offshore workers begin strike
The stoppage over a pay claim will cut Norway's daily gas exports by 13%, the leading union said. It comes as gas supplies to Europe are already tight after Russian cutbacks.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 08:18:14 +0200
Ukraine war: Russia sets sights on Donetsk region after claiming victory in Luhansk
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says "superhuman efforts" will be needed to defend the rest of the Donbas after Vladimir Putin claimed victory in the eastern Luhansk region.

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 07:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 5th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 21:31:16 +0200
Italy's River Po drought: Rome declares a state of emergency in five northern regions
Parts of northern Italy have already been rationing drinking water to try and deal with the problem.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 20:30:33 +0200
Chicago shooting: Governor slams 'American plague' of gun violence after July 4 attack
“A celebration of America was ripped apart by our uniquely American plague,” Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker said after six people died and 30 were hurt in the Independence Day attack in Chicago.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 19:09:44 +0200
Racers aim to be a cut above the rest at annual lawnmower championships
Racers aim to be a cut above the rest at annual lawnmower championships. Ready, set, mow... the annual lawnmowers World Championships took place in Heddington, Wiltshire over the 2nd and 3rd July.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:54:20 +0200
In Manaus, a carpet of rubbish covers the Amazon River’s tributaries
Set in the heart of the Amazon rainforest, the Brazillian city of Manaus has a massive rubbish problem.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:44:15 +0200
Euro sculpture in Frankfurt to be auctioned off amid vandalism and high maintenance costs
It's one of the most photographed objects in Frankfurt and regularly features in articles about the European Central Bank.

Mon, 04 Jul 2022 18:31:39 +0200
Ukraine war: Six key developments to know about from Monday
From the multi-billion dollar reconstruction plan to Turkey stopping a Russian-flagged ship suspected of carrying stolen Ukrainian grain, these are the most important news on the war on Monday.



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