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Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:00:08 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 20th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:44:35 +0200
Moroccan court sentences 33 migrants to prison over Mellila crossing attempt
The trial is centred on the deadliest-ever crossing attempt between Morocco and Spanish enclaves.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:20:57 +0200
'Only yes means yes': Spain's senate approves new law on sexual consent
The Spanish senate has green-lighted a new law that necessitates explicit consent in sexual relations.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:47:46 +0200
Hungarian lawmakers move to curb power of EU Parliament
Hungary passed a resolution Tuesday calling for the power of the EU parliament to be curtailed, arguing that it has steered Europe into a “dead end.”

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 18:00:14 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 19th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:53:41 +0200
Strike sets fire to residential building in Kramatorsk, Ukraine
A strike in the heart of the residential area of Kramatorsk has set fire to a building and left one dead and six injured with at least one in serious condition, according to local authorities

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:45:39 +0200
'Major incident' in London as wildfires continue to rage across western Europe
London Fire Brigade has declared a "major incident" after a huge surge in fires across the city amid record-defying temperatures.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:39:52 +0200
Severe storms and flash floods hit New York city
As Europe is under the grip of an unprecedented heatwave, rain storms caused flash floods, temporarily closed roads and highways, and stranded drivers in areas of New York City.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:56:26 +0200
Vladimir Putin visits Tehran for talks with leaders of Iran and Turkey
Discussions will focus on the war in Syria and a proposal to resume exports of Ukrainian grain from blocked Black Sea ports.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:45:41 +0200
Wildfires in France: the famous 'Dune du Pilat' in the grip of flames
The fire has reached the forest of the famous "Dune du Pilat", as France is struggling with a heatwave, and is now threatening homes.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:01:09 +0200
Ukraine war: Latest developments you need to know
Missile strikes, talks on easing grain blockade and a reward being offered to find Russian collaborators.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 15:23:10 +0200
Greek Church protests baptism for children of celebrity same-sex parents
Greece's Orthodox Church says it will send a letter of protest to the archbishop who heads the church in the US after he baptised the children of celebrity fashion designer Peter Dundas and his partner, Evangelo Bousis.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 13:40:26 +0200
Fires in Spain still continue, leaving two dead
In Spain, fire burning in the northwestern province of Zamora claimed the life of a 69-year-old shepherd, regional authorities said. On Sunday, a fireman died in the same area.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:26:31 +0200
Cyprus president tests positive for COVID-19
President Nicos Anastasiades is in a good condition and has exhibited only mild symptoms, according to a government spokesperson.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:12:01 +0200
Peruvian women and transgender demonstrators ask Michelle Bachelet for help in face of violence
Some 30 Peruvian women and transgender demonstrators denounce the daily violence they suffer and demand action from the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Michelle Bachelet, at a protest in Lima.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 12:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 19th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:27:16 +0200
In pictures: Courage and ingenuity as Europeans tackle heat and wildfires
The European struggle with heat, drought and wildfires featured in photographs from across the continent.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:14:53 +0200
Moment of truth as Italian PM Draghi faces parliament
A speech and debate in the Italian parliament on Tuesday could decide if Mario Draghi's government stands or falls.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 07:00:13 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 19th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:53:56 +0200
'Climate change is killing people': Europe's extreme heatwave continues
More heat records are expected to be broken on Tuesday as the blazing temperatures reach further north and east.

Tue, 19 Jul 2022 06:01:34 +0200
Race to replace UK PM tightens, as another hopeful is knocked out
Ex-finance minister Rishi Sunak remained in the lead to become the UK's next prime minister, as another hopeful was knocked out on Tuesday.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 22:38:38 +0200
Widespread cyberattack blocks government and public websites in Albania
Officials say the hackers used similar methods to other recent cyberattacks in Europe.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 22:17:06 +0200
'Shorter' women can join Spain's police force, says Supreme Court
Judges ruled that a minimum height requirement for female police officers in Spain is discriminatory.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 21:56:08 +0200
Tensions between Croatia and Serbia after memorial visit blocked
Croatian authorities said it was "unacceptable" that they had not been formally notified of the Serbian president's private trip.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:25:35 +0200
Four people shot and one stabbed after brawl at Spanish nightclub
The incident occurred early on Monday morning in Marbella, police said.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:00:33 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 18th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:40:22 +0200
Two men jailed for Molotov cocktail attack on Dutch journalist's home
The suspects were allegedly angry about the reporter's coverage of anti-lockdown demonstrations.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:25:14 +0200
Flash flood gushes down Pipeline Fire burn scar in Arizona
Water swept through the Pipeline Fire burn scar near Flagstaff, Arizona, as flash flooding remained a threat on Saturday, July 16.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:50:36 +0200
Funeral of young Ukrainian soldier is held in Kyiv
Family and friends of a 29-years-old soldier nicknamed "Fanat", recently killed in the war with Russia, bid farewell inside Kyiv's St. Michael church.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 16:35:49 +0200
Anti-government protesters block Budapest road
Anti-government demonstrators in Hungary blocked one of the capital's main thoroughfares during morning rush-hour traffic Monday, the latest in a series of protests against recent changes to the country's tax code that have carried on for nearly a we...

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 14:45:21 +0200
Macron meets UAE president in Paris to secure Russian gas alternatives
French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting the leader of the United Arab Emirates on Monday to ensure energy supplies from the oil-rich Gulf country as Europe prepares for the possibility of a total cut-off from Russian natural gas.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:48:06 +0200
Laughing matter: Thousands of Bali yogis join mass chuckle
Thousands of people gather for a laughter yoga session on Indonesia's resort island of Bali to heal themselves with giggles and pray for world peace.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 13:21:02 +0200
NASA and Roscosmos sign long-awaited deal to share space flights to ISS despite Ukraine tensions
Russian cosmonauts will fly on US-made spacecraft in exchange for US astronauts being able to ride on Russia's Soyuz.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:54:31 +0200
Russian journalist who staged TV protest over Ukraine war briefly detained
Marina Ovsyannikova said she had been released a few hours after her arrest.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:33:17 +0200
Peru celebrates International Dog Day with race
Pet owners in Lima took part in a race with their four-legged companions on Sunday as part of an event to mark International Dog Day.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:28:35 +0200
Firefighters battle forest fire in France's southwestern Gironde region
In France's southwestern Gironde, firefighters are fighting to control two forest blazes that have devoured nearly 11,000 hectares (27,000 acres) of vegetation.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:19:57 +0200
Priest condemns Russians behind Vinnytsia attack to “eternal hell”
The priest at the funeral of 4-year-old Liza Dmitrieva who was killed in a Russian missile attack on Vinnytsia condemned those behind it to “eternal hell”

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 12:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 18th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:47:36 +0200
Algeria becomes Italy's biggest gas supplier in new €4bn deal to reduce Russian dependency
With his government's fate in limbo, Italian PM Mario Draghi visted Algeria’s capital on Monday to finalise deals boosting Algerian gas supplies to Italy as Europeans brace for a possible cut-off of Russian gas.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 10:36:21 +0200
Steve Bannon: Jury selection begins in trial of former top Trump lieutenant
The one-time adviser to former Trump faces criminal contempt of Congress charges after refusing to cooperate with the House committee investigating the 6 January 2021 riot at the Capitol in Washington DC.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:54:21 +0200
Europe heatwave: Airport runways melt amid hottest day of the year in UK
Extreme temperatures have caused airport runways to melt and flight disruptions in the UK, amid an unprecedented heatwave.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 07:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 18th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 06:18:05 +0200
Ukraine war: President Zelenskyy fires spy chief and top prosecutor
The Ukrainian president cited the fact that 'more than 60 employees' of the prosecutor’s office and the state security service stayed in occupied territory to work for the Russians.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:35:17 +0200
Latest SpaceX flight is Falcon 9 31st mission
Another round of SpaceX Starlink satellites were launched into space on Sunday.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:30:54 +0200
Workers clean up Paris canal, retrieve bikes and flat-screen TV
Crews retrieve bikes, a flat-screen TV and a baby stroller from Paris’ Bassin de La Villette waterway during a cleaning operation.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:27:43 +0200
California's Portuguese community keeps bullfighting alive without bloodshed
California's Portuguese community keeps bullfighting alive without bloodshed

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:23:51 +0200
Hundreds of trucks from all over Europe take part in Master Truck Show 2022
It is the largest automotive event for fans of large cars Tuned trucks from all over Europe, American oldtimers and many other unusual vehicles came here, in Polska Nowa Wieś near Opole.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:18:57 +0200
Thousands plunge into cold Magellan Strait waters
Thousands of people plunged into the frigid waters of the Magellan Strait in Chile on Saturday during the "Splash of the Strait", an event suspended for three years due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 22:15:50 +0200
Indian cow race festival marks monsoon season's arrival
Moichara is a cattle race festival held in India's West Bengal to mark the arrival of monsoon season.

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 19:48:01 +0200
France remembers its horror of sending 13,000 Jews to Nazi death camps during Vel d’Hiv deportations
Eight decades later, France is honouring the victims of two terrifying days in July 1942 with a week of ceremonies surrounding the Vel d’Hiv police roundup.



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