2023-05-30

World News

Ukraine war: Kyiv bombarded in third wave of attacks in 24 hours

Our correspondent Sasha Vakulina outlines the latest from the war in Ukraine

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Watch: Families in Mexico demand justice for missing loved ones

The disappearance of individuals is no stranger to Mexico, a phenomenon that has become all too normal.

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Watch: aftermath of fatal Russian drone attack

At least one person was killed on Monday night in a "massive attack" by Russian drones on the Ukrainian capital, according to the city's mayor.

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Belgium

Fire breaks out on Belgian-German border, affecting over 170 hectares

More than 130 firefighters were still battling the blaze on Tuesday morning. It is believed that human activity is to blame for the outbreak.

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Europe News

Southern EU countries want funds to deal with increased drought levels

A lack of rainfall each year is starting to have a serious impact on the farming industry in some areas.

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Italy

Over 600 migrants dock in the southern Italian port of Bari

They came from Syria, Bangladesh, Palestine, Egypt and Pakistan on board a reportedly overcrowded fishing boat.

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Watch: rare drone attack on Moscow

A series of drones hit Moscow on Tuesday in an unprecedented attack while Russian drones struck Kyiv for a third straight day as Ukraine gears up for a major counteroffensive against Russian forces.

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Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 30th – Evening

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

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Ukraine

WHO records 1,000 attacks on Ukraine's health system during war

The international body said the impact goes beyond death and injury and is also affecting areas such as chemotherapy and childbirth.

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Tech News

AI poses ‘risk of extinction’ like nuclear war, ChatGPT maker warns

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and "AI godfather" Geoffrey Hinton are among hundreds of tech experts warning of the threat AI poses to humanity.

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World News

Turkey wants action from NATO hopeful Sweden over Kurdish stunt

Ankara has demanded Sweden prosecute those responsible for projecting a Kurdish flag onto Stockholm's parliament during Turkey's election.

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United Kingdom

Inquiry launched after UK police point taser at 90-year-old woman

A watchdog is investigating complaints over the level of force used by officers against the "distressed" elderly woman.

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Nature

'Russian spy' whale spotted off the Swedish coast

Scientists are monitoring the whale, which has now been reported off Lysekill, north of Goteborg, Sweden.

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Cinema

Glazer, Yakusho and Dizdar: The other winners of Cannes 2023

The Grand Prix du Jury, Best Actor and Best Actress awards were all up for grabs at the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival.

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Culture news

Uncovering ancient mummification workshops in Egypt

Archaeologists in Egypt have unearthed two embalming workshops and two tombs with 4,500 old artifacts in the Saqqara necropolis south of Cairo, Egypt.

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World News

Arctic Exercise Challenge returns with important geopolitical stakes

The Arctic Challenge Exercise is back for its sixth edition. Hosted by Finland, Norway and Sweden, the ACE is one of Europe's largest live air exercises. Approximately 150 different aircraft will be joining the exercise.

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Belarus

Euroviews. Today, Minsk is the European capital of political prisoners

Lukashenka's continued repression of dissent is a catastrophe unfolding right now in the middle of Europe and on the EU's border. Remaining silent about it will come at a significant cost, Anna Zlatkovskaya, Inna Kavalionak, and Vita Dudko write.

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Europe News

EU and US raise concerns about Polish law to probe 'Russian influence'

The special committee will investigate cases of "Russian influence" in Poland's internal security between 2007 and 2022.

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Turkey

Opposition Turkish TV investigated for 'insulting' election coverage

The inquiry comes amid growing concerns over Erdogan's crackdown on media freedoms.

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Travel News

This airline is asking passengers to step on the scales - here’s why

The carrier says it recognises that stepping on the scales can be ‘daunting’, but there are important safety reasons for it.

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Ocean

Drills and robots to protect Europe’s vital offshore infrastructure

In partnership with the European Commission

From powering our homes to connecting us with the world, marine infrastructure has become the backbone of our modern economy. But how secure are these vital systems?

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Ocean

Should Europe worry about the risk of attack on vital infrastructure?

In partnership with the European Commission

Christian Bueger, a Professor of International Relations at the University of Copenhagen, explains the challenge Europe faces in ensuring the safety of its offshore critical infrastructure.

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Europe Decoded

Pedro Sánchez's election gamble risks marring Spain's big EU moment

Spain is supposed to hold the rotating presidency of the EU Council between July and December.

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Culture news

Three skeletal remains and two new frescos uncovered at Pompeii site

The world-famous ruins of Pompeii still have many secrets for us to discover. Recent discoveries have been made thanks to The Great Pompeii Project, launched in 2012 to stop the deterioration of the archaeological site.

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Design

Barcelona FC play last game at Camp Nou stadium ahead of revamp

It has been a theatre of dreams for some or a cauldron of nightmares for others. Now, after more than more than six decades, football drama finally ended at Barcelona's legendary Camp Nou with the stadium shutting for a major refit.

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Travel News

UK flight disruption: Will it be another summer of travel chaos?

British Aiways chaos during the bank holiday weekend has led to concerns that the travel industry isn't ready for a busy summer of travel.

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Travel News

Spain: Floods trigger travel warnings in popular holiday destinations

Everything travellers need to know as parts of Spain face torrential rainfall.

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Health news

COVID origins: Top Chinese scientist says 'don't rule out anything'

The former head of China's Centre for Disease Control played a key role in responding to the pandemic.

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Culture news

Austrian actor Peter Simonischek, star of ‘Toni Erdmann’, dies at 76

The celebrated theatre actor and star of Maren Ade's 2016 award-winning comedy 'Toni Erdmann' has died.

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Culture news

What are the best European films of the 21st century?

How many have you seen?

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