2022-07-13

Hungary

Hungary declares 'state of emergency' over threat of energy shortages

Officials say the war in Ukraine and EU sanctions on Russia have caused an "energy crisis".

13/07/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: 10 things you need to know

From optimism (and pessism) over talks to end Russia's grain blockade... to pro-Russian separatist territories reportedly gaining recognition from North Korea: 10 latest developments in the war.

13/07/2022

Europe Decoded

Viral video wrongly claims French supermarkets are stockpiling mustard

Conspiracists have baselessly accused the French government of artificially driving up prices amid a global shortage.

13/07/2022

Greece

Firefighting helicopter crashes in Greece with four people on board

Authorities say the aircraft went down in the Aegean Sea while battling a forest fire on the island of Samos.

13/07/2022

Belarus

Belarusian journalist sentenced to more than eight years in prison

The 28-year-old was already serving a two-year sentence for reporting on opposition demonstrations in 2020.

13/07/2022

Israel

Biden praises 'bone deep' bond on first presidential visit to Israel

The US president wlll meet with Palestinian officials on Friday, and continue to Saudi Arabia on his first Middle East tour since taking office.

13/07/2022

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Biden opens 1st Mideast trip as president in Israel

President Biden takes part in wreath-laying ceremony at Holocaust memorial Yad Vashem. In Bethlehem, rights group's billboards say Israel is "apartheid" ahead of Biden visit.

13/07/2022

United Kingdom

Tory leadership: Sunak and Mordaunt lead race to succeed Boris Johnson

Lawmakers from the ruling Conservative Party held their second round of voting on Thursday, eliminating Suella Braverman in the contest to replace the outgoing prime minister.

13/07/2022

Affiliate content

The future of work is about flexibility: talent advisor Steve Cadigan

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Post-pandemic our working lives will never be the same – but that’s not necessarily a bad thing, says talent advisor Steve Cadigan.

13/07/2022

Mobility

Europe cuts ties with Russia over Mars rover mission

The European Space Agency has officially terminated a joint European-Russian rover mission to Mars amid political tensions caused by the war in Ukraine.

13/07/2022

Europe News

Austria to take EU to court over 'greenwashing' of gas and nuclear

The Austrian environment minister said that "several other states have been very critical of, and very vocal also, in their criticism on the delegated act and so we will also look for further allies in the lawsuit."

13/07/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 13th – Evening

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

13/07/2022

Culture news

What are the key takeaways from this year's Emmy nominations?

Snubs, snarks, and nods - who's on the list for this year's Emmys?

13/07/2022

Europe News

EU allows transit of some sanctioned Russian goods to Kaliningrad

Only a certain volume of sanctioned Russian goods, intended for civilian use only, will be allowed through the EU and into Kaliningrad.

13/07/2022

Europe News

Poland & Hungary in European Commission's rule of law spotlight again

The institution's annual rule of law report was released on Wednesday, evaluating the EU-wide situation.

13/07/2022

Europe News

France 'should do more' to enforce corporate lobbying rules, says EU

The European Commission has recommended that France better enforce lobbying rules in its latest rule of law report.

13/07/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar’s growing contribution to the health and wellness sector

In partnership with Media City

From luxury health resorts for families to an eco-friendly farm offering a down-to-earth experience, Qatar 365 discovers how wellness is gaining more significance and becoming big business in the Gulf country.

13/07/2022

Europe News

Flood hit communities in Belgium still reeling one year on

Areas in the east of Belgium and in parts of Germany experienced some of the worst floods on record last July.

13/07/2022

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Protesters in grounds of Sri Lankan prime minister's office

Protesters in the Sri Lanka's prime minister office as the crisis-hit country declared an indefinite nationwide state of emergency, hours after President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the island nation.

13/07/2022

Art

The best exhibitions to see in Europe this summer

From comic books to sculptures, from African empires to Norwegian folktales, there's no shortage of exhibitions to attend this summer.

13/07/2022

Earth News

Jane Goodall Barbie doll launched to inspire young girls

The Dr Jane Goodall doll was launched just ahead of World Chimpanzee Day on 14 July.

13/07/2022

South Africa

Three arrests after mysterious deaths of 21 people in South Africa

Authorities are still investigating the causes of death, two weeks after the tragedy.

13/07/2022

Tech News

Twitter sues Elon Musk: Six ways the takeover saga could end

The Twitter-Musk saga has been described as "one of the craziest business stories ever". What could possibly be the outcome?

13/07/2022

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France: fires ravage 1700 hectares of forest near Bordeaux

"It was apocalyptic," says the village's mayor, speaking of flames 30 metres high on a 600-metre front in the middle of the night.

13/07/2022

Culture news

UPDATE: Anger as prominent Greek actor get suspended sentence for rape

Lignadis had resigned as artistic director of Greece’s National Theatre when the accusations emerged.

13/07/2022

Tech News

TikTok delays changes to privacy policy over Europe data concerns

Italy's data protection authority said TikTok had told users of the video app that it was going to deliver targeted advertising to them from July 13 without their consent.

13/07/2022

Culture news

'In Search of Lost Time': Original manuscript restored in France

Conservators at the National Library of France have spent hundreds of hours restoring 75 pages of Marcel Proust's "In search of Lost Time", published in 1913. But what is so special about this manuscript?

13/07/2022

Vatican

Pope Francis names women to bishops advisory committee for first time

The Dicastery for Bishops meets to evaluate proposed new bishops that are put forward by Vatican ambassadors.

13/07/2022

France

French errors not Liverpool fans caused UEFA final chaos, inquiry says

An official French parliamentary report finds the interior minister was wrong to blame Liverpool fans for crowd disruption before the Champions League final in Paris in May.

13/07/2022

Climate

Residents in Monterrey ‘desperate’ for water amidst drought

A drought in Mexico means some businesses can only open for part of the week

13/07/2022