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Sat, 03 Dec 2022 07:00:05 +0100
Latest news bulletin | December 3rd – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:36:53 +0100
Hyper-realistic sculptors of swimmers on display at Miami's art week
For a limited time, visitors will be able to see hyper-realistic sculptors of swimmers at Miami's art week.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:34:23 +0100
Firefighters rescue stranded people from rooftops in Brazil flooding
Brazilian firefighters rescue stranded people from rooftops after heavy rain has caused rivers to breach their banks.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:31:29 +0100
South Korea 2-1 victory over Portugal gets them through to next stage
It was another day of twists at the FIFA World Cup, with South Korea booking their place in the round of 16 in dramatic fashion, beating group winners Portugal 2-1 in the last minute, and pipping second spot.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 22:19:41 +0100
EU tentatively backs $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil
EU tentatively backs $60-per-barrel price cap on Russian oil

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:16:27 +0100
Macron's visit is 'major breakthrough' to avert trade war with the US, Le Maire says
France's finance minister Bruno Le Maire said talks between Macron and Biden in Washington have reassured European concerns over the US Inflation Reduction Act, a massive subsidies package to US manufacturers.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 21:03:15 +0100
Russia rejects pullout from Ukraine as condition for talks
Russia said on Friday that Western demands stating it should pull out completely from Ukraine effectively rule out any future talks to end the war.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:51:04 +0100
Divers set up a nativity scene amidst sharks and turtles at Madrid Zoo Aquarium
An audience watches as divers set up a nativity scene in a tank in Madrid Zoo Aquarium.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:48:32 +0100
Serbia’s president won’t attend EU-west Balkans summit over spat with Kosovo
Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vučić is boycotting a EU-West Balkans summit and admits tensions with Kosovo.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:37:36 +0100
Russian army stays on the defensive likely because of munition shortage
Russian forces continued to conduct defensive measures, build fortifications, and move personnel on the east bank of the Dnipro River in the Kherson region, says the Institute for the Study of War.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:33:08 +0100
Watch: live music and artificial lighting against the backdrop of blackouts in Ukraine
600 artificial LED candles are lighting up a stage in Kyiv so the show can go on.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:31:55 +0100
Driver who killed Italy's cyclist Davide Rebellin in hit-and-run identified by police
Eyewitnesses said the driver was aware of having hit the ex-pro cyclist before fleeing the scene of the crash.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:28:34 +0100
Sanna Marin: Ukraine war shows Europe 'not strong enough' and still needs US defence help
The Finnish prime minister made the comments in a speech before meeting her Australian counterpart on the final day of a visit to New Zealand and Australia.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:25:06 +0100
Harry and Meghan upcoming series trailer released
US streaming service Netflix has released a trailer for a much-anticipated six-part documentary about Prince Harry and his wife Meghan's life as British royals. Duke and Duchess of Sussex, partnered with Netflix for several million euros.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:03:57 +0100
WATCH: Native Hawaiians honor traditions at volcano
WATCH: Native Hawaiians honor traditions at volcano

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 19:00:24 +0100
Biden 'prepared to sit down with Putin' if Russian president wants to end the Ukraine war
"I'm prepared to speak with Putin if in fact there is an interest in him deciding he's looking for a way to end the war" said Biden.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:57:52 +0100
Six Ukrainian embassies and consulates targeted with letters containing bloody animal eyes
The string of suspicious packages follows six high-profile Spanish officials and institutions receiving flammable letter bombs on Wednesday.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:56:23 +0100
Bishops in Malta warn politicians not to ease Europe's strictest abortion laws
The new proposed legislation would allow doctors to perform abortions when the pregnant person's life or health is at stake.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:00:09 +0100
Latest news bulletin | December 2nd – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:57:11 +0100
Ischia landslide: Italy to evacuate more than 1,000 people amid weather warnings
A severe weather warning has been put in place with more heavy rains expected

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:52:25 +0100
Ukrainian embassies across Europe receive 'bloody animal eye parcels'
"Not being able to stop Ukraine on the diplomatic front, they try to intimidate us," said Ukraine's foreign affairs minister Dmytro Kuleba.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 16:02:01 +0100
Greece: Two cars damaged in suspected arson attack near Italian embassy
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the attack was likely carried out by "anarchists".

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 14:25:37 +0100
Ukraine war: Scholz tells Putin to withdraw troops before any peace talks can begin
The German Chancellor and Russian President held their first phone call since mid-September.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:02:31 +0100
Row breaks out as Vilnius tears down Stalin-era WW2 memorial
Critics of the move say it will hand Putin a propaganda victory. Local authorities describe the monument as a painful reminder of the Soviet occupation.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 12:00:06 +0100
Latest news bulletin | December 2nd – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:43:27 +0100
Bulgaria's bid to bring back paper ballots sparks fears over election corruption
Hundreds of people took to the streets of the Bulgarian capital on Thursday to oppose bringing back paper ballots, believing it could allow for foul play at elections.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 11:26:56 +0100
Kanye 'Ye' West suspended from Twitter after antisemitic remarks
The Chicago-born rapper posted an image of a swastika blended with the Jewish symbol, the star of David.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:43:07 +0100
Publishers fear chilling effect of Russian anti-LGBT, foreign agent laws
Russia's new anti-LGTBI laws and laws against so-called 'foreign agents' have publishers worried that the arts have been left unprotected against possible censorship.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:27:56 +0100
Ukraine calls for a special tribunal on Russian 'crime of aggression'
Ukraine's foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, called for a ‘special tribunal to address the crime of aggression.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 10:02:49 +0100
Explosive packages sent to embassies, PM and weapons factory in Spain
Foreign embassies, the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez and a factory supplying grenades to Ukraine have all been targeted in a wave of letter bombs.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 09:54:33 +0100
Fans clash with police in The Hague after Morocco World Cup victory
Moroccan fans clashed with police in the Netherlands, with at least six people being arrested in The Hague and several others in cities across the country. At least one police officer was also injured.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 08:26:57 +0100
Taliban silences Radio Free Europe in Afghanistan
A Taliban official said the Afghan service was taken off air not complying "with journalistic principles and one-sided coverage."

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 07:00:06 +0100
Latest news bulletin | December 2nd – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 06:55:56 +0100
Ukraine war: Ukrainian soldier death toll; Zaporizhzhia hope; and Biden 'open to Putin talks'
Here is our summary of the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 01:55:24 +0100
Qatar World Cup: Germany crash out despite victory over Costa Rica
Germany's win was not enough to keep them in the tournament after Japan caused an upset by beating Spain.

Fri, 02 Dec 2022 01:04:21 +0100
Serbia appoints pro-Russian politician as new spy chief
Aleksandar Vulin formerly served as the country's interior minister and has opposed Western sanctions against Russia.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:43:56 +0100
Late-Queen Elizabeth II's former aide resigns over latest racism row
"In this instance, unacceptable and deeply regrettable comments have been made", Buckingham Palace said in a statement.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:42:07 +0100
New book ‘Blood in the Vatican’ delves into Swiss Guards’ murders
The mother of a Swiss Guard member accused of committing one of the most sensational crimes in recent Vatican history – fatally shooting his commander and the senior officer's wife before killing himself -- is turning to the UN and Pope Francis in ...

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:39:17 +0100
Russian Foreign Minister accused US, NATO of direct involvement in Ukraine war
Russia’s foreign minister on Thursday accused the West of becoming directly involved in the conflict in Ukraine by supplying it with weapons and training its soldiers.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:36:41 +0100
Global travel summit wraps up in Saudi Arabia with star guest Edward Norton
The largest in-person gathering of Minsters of Tourism and CEOs of tourism companies strives to align efforts to support the sector’s recovery from the pandemic.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:34:38 +0100
OSCE: Security meeting overshadowed by Russia's war, ban on Lavrov
Foreign Ministers and other representatives attend a high-level meeting of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe in Lodz, Poland

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:25:50 +0100
'We're talking about millions of Euros': Austrian ski resort hit by high energy prices
The world-famous Kitzbuehel ski resort in western Austria is running its artificial snow lancers as much as possible ahead of its cheap power contracts running out.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 23:21:43 +0100
Joe Biden hosts Emmanuel Macron with state dinner at the White House
The US president spoke about the 'historic alliance' between the two nations. Biden also emphasized the democratic values and respect for human rights that unite the two allies, in contrast to the Russian aggression in Ukraine.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:32:20 +0100
WATCH: World Cup fans gather in Doha square ahead of games
Football fans from several nations gathered at Doha's Waqif Souq ahead of their team's World Cup games on Thursday.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 22:20:13 +0100
Two hospitals in Kherson operate without electricity and running water
International Correspondent Anelise Borges tours two hospitals in Kherson as madical staff battle on without running water or electricity following persistent Russian attacks on the city's critical infrastructure.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 21:18:11 +0100
WATCH: Children and youth march for peace in Tigray region after ceasefire
Young people from Tigray’s capital Mekele took part in a peace parade with many hoping that the ceasefire may mean they can soon return to school.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:09:17 +0100
Three human skulls from the colonial era removed from auction in Belgium
A Belgian auction house sparks widespread criticism after it placed three human skulls from the colonial era up for sale.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 19:04:07 +0100
US embassy in Madrid becomes sixth site to receive suspicious package
The devices have been sent to Spain's prime minister's office, an arms manufacturer, the defence ministry, an airbase and the embassy of Ukraine.

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:40:39 +0100
Honest couple find €20,000 in a car park and return to owner
Would you have done the same?

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 18:30:36 +0100
Does Europe's long-term peace and security depend on enlargement?
"I think if there is one positive outcome of this war if there is any, is that it is a very clear reinforcement of the need to enlarge the European Union." Olivér Várhelyi, EU Commissioner for Neighbourhood and Enlargement with an in-depth discussi...



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