2022-06-24

Netherlands

Dutch mobster sentenced to life in prison over contract killings

Willem Holleeder -- nicknamed “The Nose” -- will now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

24/06/2022

Europe Decoded

Fact-check: 80,000 people did not protest Belgian support for Ukraine

Russian state TV misleadingly claimed that all protesting on 20 June wanted the Belgian government to stop sending aid to Kyiv.

24/06/2022

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Ale, the new baby white rhino at Cuba's national zoo

Ale, a baby white rhino born on June 9 in Havana, strolls curiously with his mother Katherine.

24/06/2022

World News

Good News: Novel kidney transplant technique and Nemo’s Highway

Find out about the huge trial that could see the working week reduced to four days, and how four Latin American countries are protecting migrating sea creatures. Another week, another five great stories to cheer up the weekend. #GoodNews

24/06/2022

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Ecuador demonstrators take to streets

Ecuador demonstrators take to streets on day 11 of anti-govt protests. Police fire tear gas to disperse protesters.

24/06/2022

World

Europe needs to keep carbon neutraility goals, despite countries returning to coal, says Sinkevičius

Europe's Green Deal still a priority, despite energy concerns from war in Ukraine, says Sinkevičius

24/06/2022

My Europe Series

Proud to play: Europe's elite gay athletes make coming out normal

With some recent high-profile cases of professional players coming out, could there now be a sea change in attitudes and acceptance for professional gay sportsmen?

24/06/2022

Ukraine

Five things you need to know about the Ukraine war this weekend

From rocket attacks against the Ukrainian capital to the Sievierodonetsk falling into the hands of Russian troops, these are five of the main developments of the war.

24/06/2022

Sport

Mongolia & Japan tie in gold medals on Day 1 of Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam

Mongolia and Japan receive gold medals on the first day of the Ulaanbaatar Grand Slam.

24/06/2022

Culture Series

Meet the Swiss couple giving their cattle a better life, and death

Georg and Claudia Blunier have been living their dream of sustainable farming in the Swiss mountains for 8 years now.

24/06/2022

Europe News

EU leaders fail to agree on price on gas but vow to continue talks

Italian PM Mario Draghi didn't manage to advance his proposal for an EU-wide limit for soaring gas prices.

24/06/2022

Europe News

Analysis: A look at the EU Council's decision on Ukraine and Moldova

What does the EU Council decision to give candidate status to Ukraine and Moldova mean and what path lies ahead for the two countries?

24/06/2022

Greece

Athens' chief heat officer prepares the city for the climate crisis

Appointed last year, Eleni Myrivili is helping the Greek capital to be prepared for the realities of global warming.

24/06/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 24th – Evening

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

24/06/2022

West Bank

UN says Israeli forces shot and killed journalist Shireen Abu Akleh

The well-known American-Palestinian correspondent was shot and killed while reporting in the West Bank last month.

24/06/2022

Experiences

See inside the Australian diner where the customer is always wrong

Rude waiters scowl and throw menus at customers at Karen’s Diner in Sydney. But having a terrible experience is the whole point of the restaurant's unique approach to dining.

24/06/2022

Tech News

Heineken banks on the metaverse to help reach net zero by 2030

Heineken - one of the biggest beer companies in the world - is on a mission to create a more sustainable company for its customers and the planet.

24/06/2022

Rethink

Is reshaping how we use our cities the key to leading happier lives?

The 15-minute city is a concept that responds to the climate emergency by ensuring that everyone can meet their essential needs within a small radius of home.

24/06/2022

United Kingdom

Prince Charles apologises for slavery as Commonwealth leaders meet

The heir to the UK throne said the Commonwealth “must find ways, new ways, to acknowledge our past”.

24/06/2022

USA

US Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade in major anti-abortion decision

The highest American judiciary body made a decision on Friday to overturn the decision made almost five decades ago that granted constitutional protection to abortion rights.

24/06/2022

Spain

Outcry after over 20 migrants die trying to reach Melilla from Morocco

Spanish and Moroccan human rights groups have called for an inquiry after more than 20 migrants died when around 2,000 people tried to cross the border.

24/06/2022

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Human Pride flag event on Sydney opera steps

One thousand people formed a human Pride flag outside the Sydney Opera.

24/06/2022

World News

Euroviews. Blinkered by Ukraine, world waits for African children to die | View

With 1.8 million children's lives in danger and only a 'tiny, shrinking window' to prevent disaster, the G7 and international community must act, says Rania Dagash of UNICEF.

24/06/2022

Germany

German lawmakers vote to end Nazi-era ban on ‘advertising’ abortions

Doctors will be no longer be prosecuted if they give prospective patients information about abortions.

24/06/2022

Money

Another major crypto hack in US raises questions over DeFi security

It is not the first time such a heist has happened as hackers exploit the vulnerability of bridges.

24/06/2022

Spotlight

Abu Dhabi to launch TeamLab Phenomena on Saadiyat Island

In partnership with Abu Dhabi DCT

The latest addition to Saadiyat Cultural District in the UAE capital is an immersive, multi-sensory venue called teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi. Developed in conjunction with the Japanese art collective teamLab, the experimental, interactive 17,000 square metre space will be completed in 2024.

24/06/2022

Norway

Norway bow-and-arrow, knife attack perpetrator convicted

The suspect had pleaded guilty to killing five people and was sentenced to compulsory mental health care.

24/06/2022

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24/06/2022

Culture news

In pictures: Spain celebrates San Juan to welcome the summer

From fire jumping to beach parties, this festival is fun for every Spanish summer reveller.

24/06/2022

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For Iraqi amputees football team, healing is the goal

Members of an all-amputee football team, made up entirely of players who lost arms or legs in Iraq.

24/06/2022