2022-06-04

Sport

Georgian Legend Lasha Shavdatuashvili brings home the Gold

Reigning world champion Lasha Shavdatuashvili was victorious at the latest International Judo Federation Grand Slam, adding to his full set of Olympic medals.

04/06/2022

Sweden

Finland and Sweden prepare for large NATO naval drill

NATO hopefuls Sweden and Finland are getting ready for an enlarged military exercise in the Baltic Sea, amid Turkish contestation.

04/06/2022

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Protest in Taipei marks Tiananmen anniversary

Over 500 people gathered in Taipei City to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the deadly Tiananmen Square crackdown.

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Rio genital-shaped waffle house ordered to cover explicit sign and not to sell to minors

Rio de Janeiro’s waffle house La Putaria, in the famed neighbourhood of Ipanema.

04/06/2022

World

"We are facing a great famine” PM of Slovakia said about blocked seaports on the Black Sea

The Prime Minister of Slovakia and Chancellor of Austria discuss what needs to be done to solve several huge challenges concerning the release of grain from Ukraine’s ports on the Black Sea.

04/06/2022

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Sailors compete in Dubai's annual al-Gaffal dhow race

Sailors compete in Dubai's al-Gaffal race, an annual long-distance dhow sailing competition meant to honour the lost tradition of pearl diving, which kicks off from Sir Abu Nuair island, about 103 kilometres west of Dubai, and finishes near Burj Al Arab.

04/06/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 4th – Evening

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

04/06/2022

China

China blocks commemorations of Tiananmen in Hong Kong

Chinese authorities ramped up security Saturday to stop Hong Kongers marking the 33rd anniversary of Tiananmen Square, where pro-democracy protestors were violently suppressed.

04/06/2022

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Duke and Duchess of Cambridge visit performers at Cardiff Castle ahead of the Platinum Jubilee

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge accompanied by their children Prince George and Princess Charlotte visited the Cardiff Castle ahead of a Platinum Jubilee concert Saturday

04/06/2022

France

Heavy police presence at stadium after Champions League final debacle

Police thronged the Stade de France ahead of the France v Denmark match Friday, following last week's chaos at the Champions League final.

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Unique albino Galapagos turtle born in Swiss tropical zoo

White shell and red eyes: this baby tortoise born in May in a tropical zoo located in Servion, western Switzerland, is the first albino Galapagos giant turtle ever observed in captivity or in the wild.

04/06/2022

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Tropical storm Alex drenches Cuba

Tropical Storm Alex lashed Cuba as warnings were issued for parts of the island, the Bahamas and the Florida Peninsula Friday. In Havana, the heavy and uninterrupted rain caused street flooding, bringing traffic to a halt.

04/06/2022

Europe News

Parent of missing Russian conscript questioned by security services

"It seemed to someone that the tragic death of my son did not shock me enough," said Dmitry Shkrebets, after he was accused of making bomb threat by Russian security services.

04/06/2022

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Sandstorm hits Senegal's capital

A cloud of dust covering the city surprised the residents on Dakar on Friday. Senegalese authorities warned of a "very poor air quality" in the city and the "high health risk" specially for those suffering of respiratory diseases.

04/06/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 4th – Midday

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

04/06/2022

Ukraine

Putin: 'We will guarantee the safe passage' of grain

After meeting the African Union leader Macky Sall, Russian President Vladimir Putin says he’s ready to support the export of Ukrainian grain via the Black Sea ports.

04/06/2022

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No comment videos of the week

At 103, Ruth Larsson becomes the oldest person in the world to skydive, near Barcelona a paddle surf race takes place and Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her Platinum Jubilee, making her UK's longest-reigning monarch. And more. No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary.

04/06/2022

Europe News

Russia claims Ukrainian forces retreating from Severodonetsk

Russia's MoD made the claim amid fierce street-by-street fighting in the key eastern Ukrainian city, although it cannot be verified.

04/06/2022

Travel News

Are domestic flights the first big step to electrifying aviation?

With almost half of all journeys under 800km, short-haul flights could provide an avenue to electrifying aviation.

04/06/2022

Health news

Watch: Scientists 3D print and transplant an ear made of human cells

A woman has become the first person to receive a 3D-printed ear transplant made from her own cells grown in a lab.

04/06/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 4th – Morning

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

04/06/2022

Climate

Giant craters are opening up in the Arctic due to climate change

The permafrost region contains three times as much carbon as all living vegetation on Earth - with concerning consequences as it thaws.

04/06/2022