Europe
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:11:48 +0200Vladimir Putin 'entirely too healthy' says CIA chief
Speaking at a security forum in Aspen, Colorado, William Burns dismissed rumours that Putin was seriously ill with cancer.
Thu, 21 Jul 2022 07:00:06 +0200Latest news bulletin | July 21st – Morning
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Wed, 20 Jul 2022 22:33:30 +0200 'No rights' for some 10,000 migrant farm workers in Italy, says ANCI
Around 10,000 migrant farm workers in Italy live in "informal settlements" where they lack rights and are exploited, report the National Association of Italian Ministries (ANCI).
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:55:40 +0200Italian PM Draghi to resign as key allies withdraw goverment support
A new general election is expected to take place between end of September and beginning of October this year.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:40:05 +0200Ukraine war: The latest developments you need to know
Russia wants to expand its captured territory beyond Donbas region, Ukraine's FIrst Lady in Washington, and EU gives Ukraine more time to pay debts.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:28:50 +0200Three people killed during traditional bull runs in eastern Spain
Emergency services said the victims had all died during festivities in the Valencia region.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:22:50 +0200'Hasta la vista, baby!': Boris Johnson delivers farewell speech at PMQs
Outgoing British Prime Minister Boris Johnson held his last Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) in the House of Commons on Wednesday.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:12:22 +0200UN aviation agency blames Belarus for Ryanair plane diversion
The body said that "senior Belarusian officials" had sent a "deliberately false" bomb threat to aircraft to divert it to Minsk and arrest a dissident journalist.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:03:34 +0200Ukraine: bombing at Kharkiv bus station.
Three people, including a teenager, were killed on Wednesday in a Russian attack on a bus station in Kharkiv.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:00:07 +0200Latest news bulletin | July 20th – Evening
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Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:09:49 +0200Marvel Avengers campus opens at Disneyland Paris to fans' delight
Europe's first ever Marvel themed universe opened to the public at Disneyland Paris on Wednesday (20 July 2022).
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:52:21 +0200Firefighters take over Athens suburban fire
Residents and firefighters rush to extinguish a wildfire burning through Dioni, a small settlement just north of Athens.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:41:24 +0200Fifteen children and two adults injured in France horse stampede
Health officials say some of the children suffered fractured bones and "facial trauma", after being trampled on by the horses.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:14:45 +0200Sri Lankan protesters disappointed with choice of new president.
Sri Lankans demonstrated outside the presidential office on Wednesday as lawmakers chose Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe as the new president.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:32:56 +0200Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss face runoff to become next UK Prime Minister
Conservative party members will choose between the UK's former Treasury Chief and the current Foreign Secretary.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:09:50 +0200Ukrainian forces strike key bridge in Russian-occupied south
The bridge, which crosses the Dnipro River in Russian-occupied Kherson region, was hit with 11 missiles on Wednesday,
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 14:42:40 +0200Wildfire rages in Athens's northeastern suburbs for a second day
Hundreds of firefighters continue to battle a massive forest fire outside Athens for the second day in a row, after hundreds of residents were evacuated during the night.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 13:09:24 +0200Sri Lankan parliament elects Ranil Wickremesinghe as president
Ranil Wickremesinghe a six-time prime minister, is a seasoned politician with wide experience in diplomatic and international affairs.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:13:42 +0200Fidgety Putin kept waiting for Erdogan ahead of talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin was left waiting and fidgeting for 50 seconds by Turkish counterpart Tayyip Erdogan ahead of talks in Tehran on Tuesday.
Wed, 20 Jul 2022 12:00:09 +0200Latest news bulletin | July 20th – Midday
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Wed, 20 Jul 2022 07:00:08 +0200Latest news bulletin | July 20th – Morning
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Tue, 19 Jul 2022 22:14:53 +0200Italy's Mario Draghi braced to step down again - how did we get here?
Despite winning another confidence vote, "Super Mario" has offered to resign. But how did we get here?
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 20:44:35 +0200Moroccan 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 +0200Hungarian 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 +0200Latest news bulletin | July 19th – Evening
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Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:53:41 +0200Strike 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 +0200London firefighters 'busiest since WWII' as Europe heatwave continues
The extreme temperatures across the continent have sparked fires, forced people to be evacuated from their homes and caused medical emergencies for vulnerable people.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 17:39:52 +0200Severe 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 +0200What was discussed at the Russia-Turkey-Iran summit?
Iran's Supreme Leader endorsed the Ukraine war at the trilateral summit between Russia, Iran and Turkey, while Ankara sought support for its own goals.
Tue, 19 Jul 2022 16:45:41 +0200Wildfires 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 +0200Ukraine 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 +0200Greek 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 +0200Fires 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 +0200Cyprus 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 +0200Peruvian 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 +0200Latest news bulletin | July 19th – Midday
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Tue, 19 Jul 2022 10:27:16 +0200In 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 07:00:13 +0200Latest news bulletin | July 19th – Morning
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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 +0200Race 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 +0200Widespread 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 +0200Tensions 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 +0200Four 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 +0200Latest news bulletin | July 18th – Evening
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Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:40:22 +0200Two 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 +0200Flash 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 +0200Funeral 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 +0200Anti-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...