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Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:39:10 +0200
US President Joe Biden warns Trump's 'extreme ideology' could derail democracy
Biden told the nation that, although he did not criticise those who voted for Donald Trump, "dark forces" within the Republican Party are a threat to the republic due to their "semi-fascism".

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:27:46 +0200
Zelenskyy hits out over nuclear watchdog's visit to Zaporizhzhia plant
The UN mission has failed to take any media to the power plant and avoided discussing the facility's demilitarisation, the Ukrainian president said.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 08:04:06 +0200
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner: Misfiring gun sees Argentine VP survive assassination attempt
Cristina Fernández de Kirchner, who served as the country's president, is at the centre of a corruption case, prompting her supporters to gather in front of her home every night for weeks.

Fri, 02 Sep 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 2nd – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 21:40:26 +0200
Ukraine war: Nuclear safety, Putin in Kaliningrad, and Russian tourist visas
Here's the latest developments you need to know from Ukraine and Russia.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 21:09:46 +0200
First major covert pro-US propaganda campaign taken down by social media giants
According to a report, Twitter and Meta (the parent company of Facebook and Instagram) have removed dozens of accounts used to promote US interests abroad.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:32:52 +0200
Cargo ship leaks fuel near Gibraltar sparking environmental concerns
The ship stored 215 tons of heavy fuel oil, 250 tons of diesel and 27 tons of lubricating oil, say Spanish media

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:28:11 +0200
European Medicines Agency approves Omicron booster vaccine
The agency expects these vaccines to "help maintain optimal protection" against a continually evolving coronavirus

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 20:01:20 +0200
European standup paddle championships promotes sustainability
Hundreds of athletes from across Europe compete in spectacular surroundings off Denmark's west coast

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 19:27:32 +0200
San Marino legalises abortion, one year after landmark referendum
Wednesday’s parliamentary vote was the culmination of a referendum last year.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:39:18 +0200
Earthquakes shake Liechtenstein parliament during quake insurance debate
The first tremor drew a smile from MPs, while the second halted the session.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:09:36 +0200
Heavy hail storms in Spain
Heavy hailstorms took place in Spain's northeastern region of Catalonia on Wednesday, including in Barcelona.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 18:00:08 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 1st – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:59:05 +0200
Thousands demonstrate in Kosovo over alleged rape of girl, 11
Protesters threw red paint at government buildings in Pristina over the incident.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:16:43 +0200
Fires ravage Brazil's Amazon rainforest
Fires rage in the Amazon rainforest, near Porto Velho, state of Rondonia, northern Brazil. Experts say the fires are caused mainly by illegal farmers, ranchers and speculators clearing land and torching the trees.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:13:46 +0200
Protest at Japanese Embassy against dolphin kill
More than a dozen Filipino marine wildlife advocates marched to the Japanese Embassy in Manila on Thursday to protest the resumption of the annual drive fisheries, which sees the capture and kill of hundreds of dolphins in Japan.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:49:26 +0200
Thousands of UK pubs risk closure amid soaring energy prices
Thousands of UK pubs face last orders for good as the cost of living crisis and soaring energy bills sees massive increase in bills

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:04:40 +0200
Two German ministry officials 'probed for spying for Russia'
The high-ranking officials are allegedly responsible for sensitive energy issues.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 13:02:08 +0200
Ukraine war: Russian shelling forced Zaporizhzhia nuclear reactor to shut down, says Energoatom
The reactor came offline early on Thursday after the emergency system kicked in, Ukrainian authorities said.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:56:58 +0200
Ravil Maganov: Russian oil executive 'dies after plunging from 6th-floor hospital window'
Ravil Maganov, who criticised the Ukraine war, died on Thursday after "falling out of a hospital window".

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 12:00:08 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 1st – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:19:22 +0200
Adviser to Turkish President Erdogan resigns over corruption claims
A series of corruption allegations by a fugitive mafia boss has prompted Turkish opposition parties to call for an investigation.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 1st – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:39:46 +0200
UN report slams China for 'torture and sexual violence' in Xinjiang
The Chinese government had tried to block the release of the report, which was finally published a few moments before the end of the term in office of human rights chief Michelle Bachelet.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 22:25:45 +0200
Ukraine war: Kherson 'successes', Russian state TV ban call and nuclear plant inspections
Here are the latest developments from Ukraine as the war continues into its seventh month.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:28:07 +0200
Spain violated political rights of former Catalan leaders, says UN committee
Four Catalan regional leaders were removed from office before being prosecuted for their roles in the October 2017 independence referendum.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 21:14:53 +0200
Students in Ukraine prepare for a new school year overshadowed by war
Online learning and underground classrooms in bomb shelters are some of the ways students will have to adapt for the new school term.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:41:14 +0200
Deadly floods destroy houses and farmland in northeastern Nigeria
Heavy floods triggered by seasonal rains destroy crops and precarious housing at displacement camps in the city of Maiduguri, the regional capital of Borno state, north-eastern Nigeria.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:37:55 +0200
Baby dies in Spain after being hit by giant hailstone in rare storm
The 20-month-old girl was killed while with her parents in the town of La Bisbal d’Empordà.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:33:56 +0200
Malaysia celebrates 65th Independence Day with parades
Malaysia celebrates its 65th Indepence Day on Wednesday in the capital of Kuala Lumpur, with over 20,000 people taking part in parades that involved flag-waving uniformed personnel and military vehicles.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:11:00 +0200
Colombia commemorates International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances
Colombia commemorates the International Day of the Victims of Enforced Disappearances with photos of victims displayed at the Plaza Che Guevara of the National University in Bogota

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 18:00:08 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 31st – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 16:33:50 +0200
Finland, Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland and Denmark pledge wind power increase
Seven countries want to produce 20 gigawatts of wind power by 2030, enough to supply electricity to 20 million households.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:49:29 +0200
Amsterdam to house migrants on cruise ship moored in port
The Netherlands is trying to solve a refugee accommodation crisis that has left hundreds of people sleeping outside dedicated centres.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:39:11 +0200
Energy crisis: Russian energy giant Gazprom halts Nord Stream 1 gas flows to Germany
Russian energy giant Gazprom halted the flow of natural gas to Europe through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline on Wednesday, in what Germany says is a political move.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:13:41 +0200
La Tomatina
Six trucks distributed 130 tons of tomatoes

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:46:40 +0200
Pakistan victims walk for hours due to dilapidated infrastructure
Due to the heavy damage to the infrastructure of the flood in Pakistan, those in need walk for hours to reach the aid.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 14:40:52 +0200
Tourists in Paris mourn Princess Diana's death
25 years after Princess Diana's death, tourists from around the world have come to Paris' Flame of Liberty to pay tribute to the Princess of Wales.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:41:32 +0200
Anger as Paris brings in parking charges for motorbikes and scooters
Officials in the French capital admit the move is about pushing commuters to use other forms of transport.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 13:08:27 +0200
German police investigate attempted arson at nursery hosting Ukrainian refugees
Authorities are not ruling out that the attack was politically motivated.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:35:09 +0200
Break with tradition as Queen stays in Scotland for new PM meeting
Queen Elizabeth II normally receives new prime ministers at Buckingham Palace in London. But this time, amid ongoing mobility issues, she will stay at her residence in Scotland.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:00:18 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 31st – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:35:42 +0200
Ukraine 'shelling Russian supply ferries' on Dnipro River
It comes after Ukraine said it had launched a major counter-offensive to re-take the Kherson region.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 08:56:05 +0200
Mikhail Gorbachev: How has Europe reacted to the death of the Soviet Union's last leader?
Tributes have flooded in from across Europe, but there has been a more muted reaction in Russia.

Wed, 31 Aug 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 31st – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 22:55:00 +0200
Mikhail Gorbachev: Soviet leader who helped end the Cold War dies at 91
The eighth and final leader of the Soviet Union died at a Moscow hospital where he was admitted for treatment, Russian media reported Tuesday night.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 22:32:53 +0200
Joe Biden vows to ban assault rifles during Pennsylvania visit to present 'Safer America' plan
It’s Biden’s first of three trips in the coming week, just days before former President Donald Trump hosts his own rally in the contested state.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 21:16:12 +0200
Europe's worst drought in centuries reveals WWII Nazi wrecks in Serbia
Historians say up to 200 Nazi German warships were scuttled in September 1944 in Prahovo, Serbia. Now, authorities aim to remove 21 sunken vessels to make the Danube less hazardous to traffic.

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 20:31:37 +0200
Pope Francis clearly denounced Russia's war in Ukraine, says Vatican
The pontiff was heavily criticised for his comments following the death of Daria Dugina in a car bomb attack, referring to her as a "poor girl".

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 19:20:28 +0200
India's elephant god idol makers gear up for mega-festival after Covid hiatus
Plaster-caked workers bustle around colourful idols of the elephant god Ganesha along a narrow Mumbai street, racing to complete the storeys-high statues for one of India's biggest religious festivals as business booms after a Covid hiatus.



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