2017-06-21

Iraq

Mosul: iconic mosque 'blown up' by ISIL, says Iraq military

The iconic landmark is where ISIL leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi declared the so-called caliphate in 2014.

21/06/2017

Cult

Fayrouz gives glimpse of upcoming album

Lebanese icon Fayrouz revealed on social media a sneak peak of her newest album to be released this fall.

21/06/2017

United Kingdom

First Grenfell fire funeral

The first funeral of a Grenfell fire victim has taken place. PM Theresa May apologies for "state failures" after blaze

21/06/2017

Next Series

Aviation revolutions on the horizon

We take a look at two exciting projects just around the corner that may well transform the entire aviation industry.

21/06/2017

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Escaping the heat in Paris

21/06/2017

France

Macron reshuffles government after allies quit

The French president brought some relative unknowns into his top team to replace those who had resigned amid a funding scandal

21/06/2017

Europe News

The Brief from Brussels: Tackling terror on EU agenda

This is the Brief from Brussels, a daily roundup of the top stories from Europe’s de facto political capital.

21/06/2017

Russia

Portugal beat hosts Russia in Confederations Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo scores winning header as Portugal win 1-0.

21/06/2017

United Kingdom

Stars rally for Grenfell Tower fire charity single

More than 50 stars unite for Grenfell Tower single

21/06/2017

World

The same hatred drives far-right and Islamist terrorists: Brendan Cox

Brendan Cox's wife, politician Jo Cox, was murdered as she campaigned against Brexit. Since then he has created a nationwide movement for unity inspired by his wife's words - 'we have more in common t

21/06/2017

Europe News

Brussels terror investigation ongoing

The investigation into the attempted terror attack on Tuesday is ongoing.

21/06/2017

Portugal

Deadly Portuguese wildfires said to be mostly under control

There's optimism in Portugal that firefighters are winning the battle against deadly wildfires

21/06/2017

Gaza

Egypt fuels Gaza to ease power crisis

Fuel from Egypt used to be smuggled through tunnels, many of them now destroyed by Cairo.

21/06/2017

United Kingdom

Rare moment of unity as UK parliament joins for minute's silence

21/06/2017

Romania

MPs vote to oust Romania's PM Sorin Grindeanu

21/06/2017

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Taxi drivers protest against Uber in Croatia

21/06/2017

United Kingdom

Are EU against Brexit, m’am? Queen’s outfit sparks remain debate

21/06/2017

Cult

From Hopper to Rothko: America's Road to Modern Art

American art travels to Potsdam

21/06/2017

United Kingdom

Meet the Englishman battling Brexit with just a flag

21/06/2017

Travel News

Half a day in Kefalonia

21/06/2017

Africanews

Half a day in Watamu, Kenya

21/06/2017

World News

Mourinho says Spanish tax fraud claims are news to him

Former Real Madrid coach says he has received no word from Spanish authorities

21/06/2017

Belgium

Brussels station attacker 'had ISIL sympathies'

21/06/2017

United Kingdom

Promise of wide consensus on Brexit as Queen opens parliament

Making a success of Brexit is a key priority for Theresa May's minority government, said Queen Elizabeth during her speech to officially open the UK parliament.

21/06/2017

Italy

The Sicilian band bridging the Mediterranean gap

21/06/2017

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Yoga enthusiasts gather in Hungary for International Yoga Day

21/06/2017

United Kingdom

Queen's husband Prince Philip in hospital with infection

21/06/2017

World News

ISIL targets European cities

Europe braced for more acts of violence

21/06/2017

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Indian leader joins massive yoga display

Prime Minister Narendra Modi joined crowds in Lucknow to mark the third annual United Nations International Yoga Day

21/06/2017

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Skinny dipping Australians brave cold to mark winter solstice

21/06/2017