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Fri, 22 Jul 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 22nd – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 21:16:04 +0200
Ukraine and Russia to sign vital grain export deal on Friday
The deal would take place amid soaring food prices and growing concerns over worldwide food shortage and famine - as Russia's invasion of Ukraine continues.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 19:26:12 +0200
Ukraine war: The latest developments you need to know
From Russian troops' continued bombardment of Kharkiv to rumours about Putin and Zelenskyy's ill health dismissed, here are some of the most important developments about the war in Ukraine.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:08:43 +0200
Italy's President Mattarella dissolves parliament, new election set for 25 September
The decision came after PM Mario Draghi handed in his resignation as a result of key right-wing coalition allies, the Five-Star Movement, boycotting a confidence vote.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 21st – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:54:20 +0200
Ukraine: At least two dead in Russian bombing in Kharkiv
Russian shelling hit a densely populated area of Ukraine's second city on Thursday, killing at least two people and injuring at least 21 others.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 17:31:34 +0200
Hungary's top diplomat visits Moscow to negotiate gas supplies despite EU sanctions
Budapest is keen to buy up to 700 million cubic metres of gas from Russia, said foreign minister Peter Szijjarto.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:57:12 +0200
UK Supreme Court to hear Scottish independence case in October
Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon wants to hold a new referendum on independence in October 2023.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 15:00:08 +0200
Pop-culture fans return to San Diego for Comic-Con International.
The pop-cultural extravaganza that is Comic-Con International is back after a two-year absence due to covid.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:36:01 +0200
Six people rescued from river after two boats collide in Rotterdam
A family of five and the boat's captain were taken to hospital after the incident.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:19:15 +0200
Wildfires: Europe pools its resources to battle blazes
Despite lower temperatures in France and the UK, wildfires remain a threat in a number of countries.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 12:00:08 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 21st – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 11:25:55 +0200
Belgian MPs approve controversial prisoner exchange treaty with Iran
Critics say the deal will help free and pardon convicted Iranian terrorists.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 10:20:44 +0200
Videos show the extent of the many forest fires in Spain.
Footage shot by citizens and firefighters has revealed the scale of the forest fires that have been ravaging Spain in recent days.

Thu, 21 Jul 2022 08:11:48 +0200
Vladimir 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 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 21st – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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 +0200
Italian PM Mario Draghi resigns after his government collapses
A new general election is expected to take place between end of September and beginning of October this year after Draghi handed his resignation to Italy's president.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:40:05 +0200
Ukraine 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 +0200
Three 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 +0200
UN 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 +0200
Ukraine: 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 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 20th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 17:09:49 +0200
Marvel 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 +0200
Firefighters 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 +0200
Fifteen 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 +0200
Sri 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 +0200
Rishi 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 +0200
Ukrainian 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 +0200
Wildfire 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 +0200
Sri 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 +0200
Fidgety 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 +0200
Latest news bulletin | July 20th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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 22:14:53 +0200
Italy'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 +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
London 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 +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
What 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 +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.



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