2022-06-28

Health news

Bowel cancer is killing younger people. Here’s what Europe can do

Awareness is key when it comes to catching bowel cancer before it’s too late. Here’s why the legacy of Deborah James could be pivotal to saving lives.

28/06/2022

Ukraine

Five things you need to know about Ukraine war from Tuesday

From the testimonies of the Kremenchuk shopping centre missile attack survivors to the NATO chief saying Ukraine is facing brutality unseen in Europe since WWII, these are five of the main developments of the war on Tuesday.

28/06/2022

Poland

Polish court orders four towns to scrap 'LGBT-free' declarations

Gay rights activists have hailed the ruling as a "great victory for democracy".

28/06/2022

Europe News

Finland and Sweden set for NATO invite after Turkey drops opposition

A new "memorandum of understanding" between the three countries seeks to allay Turkish fears over security.

28/06/2022

Health news

Monkeypox outbreak: Everything you should know about the virus so far

The smallpox-related virus has been mostly affecting men who have sex with men. Authorities are trying to curb its spread without perpetuating stigma.

28/06/2022

USA

Epstein abuse case: Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison

British socialite Maxwell, 60, was convicted in December of sex trafficking, transporting a minor to participate in illegal sex acts and two conspiracy charges.

28/06/2022

Germany

Boy, 8, found alive in rainwater sewer eight days after going missing

The boy had disappeared from his family garden on June 17.

28/06/2022

My Europe Series

War and EU acceptance: Why did Ukraine succeed where Bosnia failed?

As Ukraine received its candidate status for joining the European Union, one Balkan country of 3 million asks itself, what went wrong?

28/06/2022

World

Climate change: "My generation is responsible", António Guterres

The Global Conversation speaks to UN Secretary-General António Guterres.

28/06/2022

Colombia

Dozens killed in fire after escape attempt at Colombian prison

The incident occurred at a facility in the southwestern city of Tuluá.

28/06/2022

Mobility

Super EVs: The electric cars smashing speed and distance records

These concept models offer an exciting glimpse into the electric vehicles of the future.

28/06/2022

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28/06/2022

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US actor Penn meets Zelenskyy in Kyiv

Zelenskyy wrote on his social media page that Sean Penn is in Ukraine filming a movie about the war. He also said that Penn was in Ukraine during the first days of the Russian invasion, witnessing "what Russian aggression is."

28/06/2022

Europe News

G7 leaders agree to explore caps on Russian energy prices

This is an effort to relieve pressure on European consumers and ensure Moscow has less money to wage war in Ukraine.

28/06/2022

Germany

Japan stresses need for solidarity on Ukraine at G7 summit

The Japanese government has expressed its solidarity with G7 leaders over the Ukraine war claiming what's happening in Eastern Europe could also happen in Indo-China

28/06/2022

Mobility

World's fastest electric flying ferry to slash commuting time in half

The "flying" electric ferry trial will open up a new era of public transport in the Swedish capital with implications for further afield.

28/06/2022

Europe News

Austria to reopen closed coal power station despite climate goals

The Mellach power plant is based in the south of the country.

28/06/2022

Green News

Shocking new study says 10% of cancer cases in Europe due to pollution

Groundbreaking study by the EEA names the pollutants and chemicals causing 10% of European cancer cases.

28/06/2022

My Europe Series

How Spain's older generation are becoming the new high achievers

Spain has the sixth highest life expectancy in the world, after Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Switzerland and Singapore, according to figures from the World Population Review published this year.

28/06/2022

Sport

Lewis Hamilton and F1 condemn Nelson Piquet over 'racist language'

Piquet had referenced the colour of Hamilton’s skin with a discriminatory term in November on a YouTube podcast.

28/06/2022

United Kingdom

'Now is the time': Plans unveiled for new Scottish independence vote

The first minister has asked Boris Johnson to negotiate the terms of a referendum, but is also getting a ruling on whether the Scottish Parliament can do it legally without London's approval.

28/06/2022

Russia

Russian opposition figure jailed amid his criticism of Ukraine war

The Kremlin critic was handed a 15-day prison sentence for allegedly disobeying police officers.

28/06/2022

Spain

Ukraine facing 'brutality' unseen in Europe since WW2, says NATO chief

Jens Stoltenberg says the NATO summit in Madrid will agree "a comprehensive programme of assistance" to help Ukraine "enforce its right to self-defence" against Russian aggression.

28/06/2022

Tech News

European entrepreneurs launch €250 million fund for tech start-ups

Plural is an investment platform “by founders, for founders” that aims to disrupt the way Europe’s tech sector is funded.

28/06/2022

Stays

Remote working on the cheap: 5 winning hostels for digital nomads

Hostels are starting to cater for digital nomads with co-working halls and networking events. This year’s Hostelworld awards picked five of the best.

28/06/2022

Netherlands

Dutch drama as suspected art fair robbery caught on camera

Police say they've arrested two men in connection with the suspected robbery, but are still looking for two more.

28/06/2022

Europe Decoded

Turkey is now Türkiye: What other countries have changed their name?

Throughout history, many countries have chosen to re-baptise themselves, but not every new name has stuck.

28/06/2022

Health news

'Hologram patients' help train UK medical students in world first

Learners put on mixed reality headsets and are immersed in a lifelike training scenario, overlaid onto their physical environment.

28/06/2022

Work

How US companies say they’ll support staff after Roe v Wade overturned

More US companies have committed to helping employees access abortion services, after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v Wade.

28/06/2022

Green News

'Mammoth' new plant will suck 36,000 tonnes of CO2 a year from the air

A climate tech firm plans to launch this direct air capture plant in the next two years.

28/06/2022