2022-07-03

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Five important developments to know from Sunday

Russians take key eastern city, Australian PM promises more military aid, and Ukrainian forces destroy a Russian base.

03/07/2022

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Aftermath of missile strikes in east Ukraine's Kramatorsk and on Sloviansk market

Shelling in Kramatorsk, the administrative center of Ukraine's Donbas region, left a scene of wreckage and destruction. Not far from there, the aftermath of Russian shelling in the eastern Ukrainian city of Sloviansk shows a market destroyed by numerous rocket launchers.

03/07/2022

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In Pakistan, cows hoisted from rooftop ahead of Eid al-Adha

Cows are lifted by a crane from the roof of a building in preparation for Eid al-Adha, or the "Feast of Sacrifice," in the city of Karachi, Pakistan

03/07/2022

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Large parts of Sylhet remain partially submerged from flooding

Water levels were receding in major rivers in Bangladesh's northeast regions, but the city of Sylhet, which was badly hit by the floods, remained partially submerged on Sunday

03/07/2022

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Congolese community joins Pope for Mass at Vatican

Unable to travel to Congo, Pope Francis greeted the Congolese community in Rome on Sunday, borrowing words from their native languages to wish peace and joy in an especially vibrant ceremony in St. Peter's Basilica

03/07/2022

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Wife Carrying World Champs take place in Finland

Wife carrying is a contest in which male competitors race while each carrying a female teammate. The objective is for the male to carry the female through a special obstacle track in the fastest time

03/07/2022

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Typhoon Chaba hits Hong Kong and the south of China

Typhoon Chaba thrashed Hong Kong and the south of China and brought heavy rain and violent winds to many districts in the city on Saturday

03/07/2022

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Pro-democracy protesters clash with police in Sudan

Thousands of protesters took to the streets of Khartoum on Saturday, after nine people were killed Thursday in demonstrations against the country's ruling generals

03/07/2022

Denmark

Three dead in Copenhagen shopping centre attack, say Danish police

Danish police said a 22-year-old suspect was detained but it was too early to speculate on the motive for Sunday afternoon's shooting at Field’s, one of Scandinavia's biggest shopping centres.

03/07/2022

Spain

Thousands protest in Spain over Morocco migrant deaths

Thousands protest in Spain over Morocco migrant deaths

03/07/2022

Italy

Deadly avalanche linked to climate change, says Italy PM Draghi

At least seven people died and eight were hurt on Sunday when falling ice swept away a group of hikers on the Marmolada glacier, the highest mountain in the Italian Alps.

03/07/2022

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Latest news bulletin | July 3rd – Evening

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

03/07/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine: Kametstal steel plant challenges during Black Sea blockade

While the Azovstal factory in the key city of Mariupol fell to Russian forces in mid-May, work continues from another site three hundred kilometres away at the Kametstal plant.

03/07/2022

China

Airbus secures mega-order from four Chinese airlines

The orders, for Air China, China Eastern, China Southern and Shenzhen Airlines, total nearly €35.4 billion at list prices.

03/07/2022

Health news

These sea worms could be the key to keeping transplant organs 'alive'

This French biotech company is looking to develop a product to give oxygen to organs and grafts to improve transplant success rates.

03/07/2022

Art

Former Daft Punk member goes from electronic dance to classical

One half of Daft Punk is back but this time it's classical as Thomas Bangalter composes his first piece for a symphony orchestra

03/07/2022

Syria

Iranian foreign minister opposes "any military action" in Syria

Iran's foreign minister vows on a visit to Damascus "to prevent any military operation from happening," after Turkey threatened to launch a new offensive on Kurds in the country's north. "We oppose any military action under any justification in Syria," Hossein Amir-Abdollahian tells the press.

03/07/2022

Australia

Australia floods: Thousands told to evacuate from Sydney suburbs

The New South Wales minister for emergency services described the floods as a "life-threatening emergency."

03/07/2022

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Latest news bulletin | July 3rd – Midday

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03/07/2022

Israel

Israel shoots down Hezbollah drones aimed at gas platform

Three unmanned aircraft launched by the Lebanese militant group were heading towards an area where an Israeli gas platform was recently installed in the Mediterranean Sea.

03/07/2022

Ukraine

Russian and Ukrainian forces both claim to be in control of Lysychansk

Russian forces say they are in control of Lysychansk but Ukraine denies the claim and says fighting is continuing on the edges of the city

03/07/2022

World News

Switzerland to host international conference on rebuilding Ukraine

A two-day international conference on rebuilding Ukraine is due to start in Switzerland on Monday

03/07/2022

Earth News

Euroviews. How can businesses cut carbon emissions and costs at the same time?

Finding the balance between costs and sustainability in a supply chain can be a challenge. This CEO explains how it works.

03/07/2022

Moments

How are cruises evolving to try and be less environmentally harmful?

As travellers return to cruising, the industry is wooing new customers with tech enhancements, meaningful experiences and new sustainability goals.

03/07/2022

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Latest news bulletin | July 3rd – Morning

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

03/07/2022