2022-06-01

Ukraine

Germany and US agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine

Germany and US agree to supply advanced weapons to Ukraine

01/06/2022

Denmark

Denmark votes to join EU common defence policy

The result of a referendum in Denmark on Wednesday shows voters overwhelmingly in favour of joining the EU's common defence policy 30 years after opting out

01/06/2022

France

French minister offers apology, for Champions League Final fan chaos

Gérald Darmanin said there had been "sometimes unnecessary excesses" from police who fired tear gas at Liverpool supporters outside the Paris stadium.

01/06/2022

Culture news

Depp wins libel case against Amber Heard, Heard wins counterclaim

The seven-person civil jury had to come to a unanimous decision to reach each verdict. They deliberated for about 12 hours over three days.

01/06/2022

World News

World Athletics calls for better air quality for Global Running Day

World Athletics is launching a campaign called Every Breath Counts calling for better air quality and mobilising people around the world to demand stronger action against air pollutants.

01/06/2022

Europe News

New EPP president Manfred Weber promises to win back voters trust

Europe's biggest political group suffered a series of election loses across the continent over the past year.

01/06/2022

Ocean

Invasive species: Are they really threatening the Mediterranean Sea?

More than 900 species have invaded the Mediterranean Sea in recent years due to climate change and other environmental pressures. While these newcomers can seriously impact biodiversity, they also represent new economic opportunities for commercial fishing.

01/06/2022

Europe News

Greece and Cyprus lift COVID measures for tourist season

Wearing face masks is no longer compulsory in Greece and Cyprus ahead of the high tourist season.

01/06/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar’s innovative farms: from vertical solutions to honey production

In partnership with Media City

Farming in a desert climate can be hugely challenging but Qatar has been aiming to revolutionise solutions to growing crops in its dry environment. Qatar 365 reports.

01/06/2022

Europe News

Brussels approves €35B Polish recovery plan despite rule of law doubts

The plan was blocked for more than a year over controversial judicial reforms in Poland.

01/06/2022

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Latest news bulletin | June 1st – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

01/06/2022

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Russia video said to show rocket launchers firing

The Russian Defense Ministry released footage on Wednesday of what it said were Uragan multiple rocket launchers firing rounds.

01/06/2022

Europe News

'An abomination': Charities react as UK orders first Rwanda deportation flight

The UK's first deportation flight to Rwanda is scheduled to leave on June 14.

01/06/2022

Travel News

More airline queues next summer if staffing issues aren't fixed

As thousands of passengers face queues and delays around Europe, here are the solutions offered by the top industry body for airlines.

01/06/2022

Economy

Croatia could adopt euro in 2023 as Commission gives the all-clear

The eurozone could grow by 4 million people on 1 January 2023, if EU leaders approve later this month the Commission's recommendation to let Croatia adopt the single currency.

01/06/2022

Culture news

Egypt unveils massive haul of newly discovered ancient artefacts

Egyptian archaeologists have unveiled a cache of 150 bronze statues depicting various gods and goddesses including "Bastet, Anubis, Osiris, Amunmeen, Isis, Nefertum and Hathor," along with 250 sarcophagi at the Saqqara archaeological site south of Cairo

01/06/2022

Europe Decoded

How climate reparations are pitting the Global North against South

Low-income countries are seeking financial compensations for the irreparable losses caused by the climate crisis.

01/06/2022

Destinations

These 6 private islands are cheaper to buy than an apartment in Europe

You could have hectares of tropical paradise for the price of a one-bed flat in France.

01/06/2022

Earth News

Volunteer divers clear tons of dangerous 'ghost nets' from the Greek coastline

Huge carpets of nets and equipment left behind from fish farms abandoned a decade ago are posing a threat to marine life off Ithaca. A consortium of divers from across Europe is fighting back.

01/06/2022

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Royal family's biggest fan gets ready for jubilee

It takes agility to get past the thousands of commemorative pictures and tea cups piled up in the London home of Margaret Tyler, one of the UK's biggest collectors of royal memorabilia.

01/06/2022

Destinations

What’s it like to live in tourism hotspots as crowds start to return?

A number of European cities dominate tourist itineraries. After a quiet two years, how does it feel to watch them fill up again?

01/06/2022

Travel News

These are the airports, airlines and tour companies to avoid right now

As travellers across Europe are hit by long queues and last-minute cancellations, here are the airports - and airlines - to avoid.

01/06/2022

Europe News

Former Qatari princess found dead in Spanish home

Kasia Gallanio, 46, had been staying in the Spanish resort after a bitter 10-year-long custody battle with her former husband, the 73-year-old uncle of the Emir of Qatar.

01/06/2022

Earth News

World’s largest plant: 180km long seagrass discovered in Australia

Scientists have called for 'serious climate action' to help protect the newly-discovered world's largest plant

01/06/2022

Culture news

K-pop supergroup BTS meet with Biden to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes

Hundreds of BTS fans gather outside the White House as the K-pop band met with US President Joe Biden to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes

01/06/2022

Money

Taming crypto: Regulators eye stablecoin safeguards and capital rules

After the collapse of the Terra stablecoin, financial watchdogs are looking for ways to limit the risks posed by crypto to the wider financial system.

01/06/2022

Ukraine

Russia claims mines found under bodies at Azovstal

The Russian Defence Ministry said on Tuesday its forces had discovered 152 bodies of Ukrainian fighters in the underground tunnels of the Azovstal steel plant.

01/06/2022

Culture news

Star Wars condemns racist messages sent to Obi-Wan Kenobi actor

The Star Wars franchise and Ewan McGregor have thrown their support behind Obi-Wan Kenobi actor Moses Ingram, after she revealed “hundreds” of racist messages she had received on social media.

01/06/2022

Germany

Germany to send Kyiv anti-aircraft missiles and radar systems

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said Wednesday that his country will supply Ukraine with modern anti-aircraft missiles and radar systems, stepping up arms deliveries amid criticism that Germany isn’t doing enough to help Kyiv in its time of need.

01/06/2022

Russia

Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny is facing a further 15 years in jail

The most prominent critic of Vladimir Putin wrote on Instagram this week that the fresh charges against him include "inciting illegal protests" and creating an "extremist group".

01/06/2022