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Fri, 09 Sep 2022 07:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 9th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 09 Sep 2022 06:36:07 +0200
Death of Queen Elizabeth II: Britain wakes up in mourning, and to a new monarch, King Charles III
With the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, the UK's longest-serving monarch, Britain and the world looks to her son, King Charles III, the new king

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 22:42:08 +0200
King Charles III: Who is the UK's new monarch?
“He now finds himself in, if you like, the autumn of his life, having to think carefully about how he projects his image as a public figure,” said historian Ed Owens. “He’s nowhere near as popular as his mother.”

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 21:46:13 +0200
In pictures: 10 landmark dates in the life of Queen Elizabeth II
A look back at the life of Queen Elizabeth II in 10 dates and 10 photos.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 20:02:56 +0200
Queen Elizabeth II has died: What happens next?
There will be nine days between the death of Her Majesty and her funeral, which are carefully choreographed with ceremony, pageantry and formalities.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:39:48 +0200
Queen Elizabeth II: A life of service, dedication and duty
She became Queen at the age of 25 after the death of her father and reigned for more than 70 years.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 19:33:59 +0200
Queen Elizabeth II: UK's longest-reigning monarch dies aged 96
Buckingham Palace said that Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, who reigned for 70 years, died peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on Thursday afternoon.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:32:04 +0200
Hospital in Kramatorsk hit by Russian attack
A psychiatric hospital in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kramatorsk was hit by a Russian attack.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:02:37 +0200
Thousands demand ouster of Haiti PM in new protest
Thousands of people in Haiti's capital and other major cities organized new protests on Wednesday to demand safer streets.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 8th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 17:07:47 +0200
US commits an additional €677 million in military aid for Ukraine
US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the latest tranche at the Ukraine Defence Contact Group meeting held at the US Ramstein airbase in Germany

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:38:27 +0200
World has gone back five years in terms of human development, warns UN
"We have experienced disasters before, we have had conflicts before, but the confluence of what we are facing today is a major setback for the development of humanity,"

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:22:50 +0200
Mar-a-Lago: Special master appointment a sign of growing executive power, says expert
The Department of Justice will have to halt efforts to determine whether Trump illegally took classified documents from the White House

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 15:08:57 +0200
Kyiv says it has retaken dozens of localities from Russian control in the south and east of Ukraine
Ukraine has claimed its counter-offensive has made progress in the south and east of the country.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 13:45:01 +0200
Queen Elizabeth II: Royal Family gather by monarch's side as doctors keep her under supervision
Senior royals have arrived at Queen Elizabeth's Scottish residence at Balmoral after Buckingham Palace said doctors were concerned for her health and recommended she remain under medical supervision.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 13:23:56 +0200
Energy crisis: UK to cap domestic heating and electricity bills at £2,500 a year
Bills had been due to rise to £3,500 (€4,036) pounds a year from October, triple the cost of a year ago.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:40:52 +0200
On-the-run prisoner dies in car crash in France after cross-border manhunt
The man had escaped from day release and hijacked two vehicles before the fatal collision.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:21:16 +0200
More than a hundred Yazidis sleeping outside Greek refugee camp
For almost two weeks, some 120 Yazidis have been sleeping in the street after they have been refused entry to the Serres refugee camp in the north of Greece.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:18:01 +0200
Australian politicians and companies targeted by year-long cyberattack
Government officials and companies in the energy and finance sector were victims of a sophisticated cyberattack orchestrated by Beijing-aligned hackers.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 12:00:09 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 8th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:59:44 +0200
Hungary set to scrap energy price caps for some households
Much like the rest of Europe, rising energy bills are becoming a massive problem in Hungary.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:13:34 +0200
Ukraine war: Zelenskyy claims progress in counter-offensive against Russians
Ukraine says it is making progress in its counter offensive in the eastern regions of the country, retaking land lost to Russian forces. This is backed up by outside observers.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 09:51:18 +0200
Prague’s Lennon wall is completely repainted in just one day
The iconic Lennon Wall was spontaneously created on the Mala Strana in Prague in the 1980s. A symbol of freedom and western values in the then communist Czechoslovakia, John Lennon was depicted on the wall after his assassination, followed by people'...

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 08:35:02 +0200
Venice film festival holds a “Ukraine day”
Even if just for a day, the world's oldest film festival in Venice took a pause from the showbiz glitz and glamour, holding a day in honour of Ukraine

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:45:15 +0200
Ukraine war: Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have been forcibly deported to Russia, says US
The US says it has evidence that “hundreds of thousands” of Ukrainian citizens have been interrogated, detained and forcibly deported to Russia in “a series of horrors” overseen by officials from Russia’s presidency.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:23:03 +0200
Final suspect in Canada's knife rampage dies, leaving behind bodies and many questions
The last suspect in a horrific stabbing spree that killed 10 and wounded 18 in western Canada is dead, after police forced the stolen car he was driving off a highway.

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 07:00:08 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 8th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:21:00 +0200
PSG coach Christophe Galtier plays down private jet comments as 'a bad joke'
PSG coach Christophe Galtier's sarcastic response when asked why his squad had flown from Paris to Nantes, a 2-hour train journey, prompted an angry backlash.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:19:27 +0200
Buenos Aires swoons at Tango festival and Championship
The opening of the International Tango Festival and Championship got underway in Buenos Aires, the event that attracts tango aficionados from across the country.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:16:52 +0200
President Jair Bolsonaro asks his followers to 'take a stand' on bicentenary of independence
Millions of Brazilians took to the streets to celebrate 200 years of independence from Portugal. And as the military tanks rolled onto the streets, President Jair Bolsonaro asked his followers to 'make a stand'.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 22:15:49 +0200
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz loses his cool as energy debate gets heated
The main opposition leader accused Scholz and his coalition of failing the German people amidst an energy crunch and soaring inflation, sparking an angry reaction.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 21:02:22 +0200
Erdogan calls for regional stability on day two of Balkan trip
"I hope there is a positive and sustainable acceleration because the Balkans cannot tolerate this kind of problem anymore."

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 20:05:35 +0200
Apple announces new iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra and AirPods: This is all you need to know
Everything you need to know about the latest iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, Apple Watch and Airpods.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:29:05 +0200
Baltic states reach agreement to severely restrict entry to Russian citizens
Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia have reached an agreement to restrict Russian access to the EU through their borders because of the war in Ukraine.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 19:03:43 +0200
Torrential storms in southern France leave 13 departments on orange alert
Torrential rain and thunderstorms have led to flooding in southern France and with 13 departments still on orange alert

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:26:58 +0200
Fire crews fight chemical blaze on Milan outskirts
At least six people were injured in a chemical fire at a plastic factory on the outskirts of the Italian city of Milan.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:24:23 +0200
Ukraine war: Kyiv claims Crimea attacks, France warns on disinformation, and Putin's grain charge
Here are the latest stories you need to know from Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday 7 September 2022.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:21:23 +0200
Floods hit India and Pakistan
Floods cripple Indian tech hub in Bangalore and villagers are displaced by flooding in Pakistan.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:19:38 +0200
Brussels fantastic film festival completes 40 years
Directors from all over the world came to the auditoriums of the Belgian capital's Universal Exhibition to present their films. John Mc Tiernan, author of "Predator" and "Die Hard" is this year's guest of honour.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:12:22 +0200
Sweden election debate: Social Democrats, Sweden Democrats and why the vote matters to Europe
Join our panel of experts including Dominic Hinde and Lucas Dahlström as we explore the ins and outs of an election that could return a far-right government to power.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:12:17 +0200
Colombian artist recreates Garcia Marquez's face with recycled glass bottles
Colombian artist Eduardo Butron collects glass bottles taken from the rubbish to recreate the face of Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:05:45 +0200
Firefighters search ruins after Sloviansk strike
Firefighters in Sloviansk dug deep into the still-smouldering rubble of an apartment building looking for potential victims.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | September 7th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 17:19:08 +0200
Halt to military activities around Zaporizhzhia is vital, says expert
IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said "we're playing with fire" as he presented his report on conditions at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:56:59 +0200
Albania breaks diplomatic ties with Iran over major cyberattack
Tirana has accused the Iranian regime of trying to destroy its government's digital infrastructure.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:50:17 +0200
China: Rescue operations continue in Sichuan after earthquake kills dozens
Rescue operations continue in China after a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook Sichuan province.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:48:28 +0200
French company unveils first zero emissions ferry in Marseille
Anchored in port, the ferry runs on electricity. At sea, special filters with sodium bicarbonate reduce its emissions to practically zero. But there is a catch.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:37:10 +0200
Liz Truss: New UK PM rules out snap election and windfall tax on energy firms
She also said she wanted to "fix" the agreement with the European Union covering post-Brexit trade between Britain and Northern Ireland.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 15:00:36 +0200
EU health ministers meet in Prague with Ukraine and COVID-19 high on the agenda
EU health ministers met in Prague with Ukraine and COVID-19 high on the list as well as the treatment of cancer in the bloc.

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:57:36 +0200
UK PM Liz Truss promises "immediate action" to tackle energy crisis at PMQs
Liz Truss' first Prime Minister's Questions was met with scrutiny from opposition Labour leader, Keir Starmer.



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