2023-06-11

Culture news

Padel: A guide to the world's fastest growing racket sport

Padel, the racket sport born in Mexico, has transcended borders and captured the hearts of enthusiasts worldwide, particularly gaining traction in Europe. Here's why you should join the padel phenomenon.

11/06/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine recaptures village as Russian forces fire on fleeing civilians

Ukraine's military on Sunday reported recapturing a southeastern village as Russian forces claimed to repel multiple attacks in the area.

11/06/2023

Sport

Novak Djokovic parades record-breaking 23rd Grand Slam title in Paris

Djokovic's win against Ruud broke the tie with Rafael Nadal, who has 22 Slam trophies

11/06/2023

Lifestyle

World's largest ruby gemstone sells for a record $34.8 million

A 55.22 carat ruby named "Estrela de Fura" sold at Sotheby's in New York for $34.8 million, setting a new record price at auction for the precious stone. Sotheby's also sold "The Eternal Pink," a rare 10.57-carat diamond for the same price.

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Latest news bulletin | June 11th – Evening

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

11/06/2023

Culture news

Palestinian artists transform Gaza house rubble into art exhibition

Palestinian artists have created an art exhibition called "Occupation kills childhood" from the rubble of houses destroyed by Israeli strikes during the conflict in the central Gaza Strip.

11/06/2023

Culture news

Primavera Madrid Day 2: Kendrick Lamar as assured as ever

After floods called off the first night of Primavera Sound's Madrid weekend, a night of big acts including Depeche Mode, Skrillex and Christine & the Queens gets the ball rolling again.

11/06/2023

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WATCH: Sailing boats and warships on show at French 'Armada 2023' expo

The eight edition of the Armada, an international gathering of sailing ships and warships, opened on Thursday in Rouen, in western France.

11/06/2023

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'We needed it': Fans react after City beats Inter in Champions league

Manchester City tasted Champions League glory at last on Saturday as a second-half Rodri strike gave the favourites a 1-0 victory over Inter Milan in a tense final, allowing Pep Guardiola's side to complete a remarkable treble.

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WATCH: Sandstorm hits Iraq's Mosul, shrouding landmarks in dust

A sandstorm hits the northern Iraqi city of Mosul with local landmarks such as the Al-Nuri mosque and the Mosul Bridge shrouded in dust.

11/06/2023

United Kingdom

Scotland's Nicola Sturgeon arrested then released in corruption probe

Police Scotland are investigating allegations that party funds were misused during former first minister's tenure as party leader

11/06/2023

World News

European leaders offer more aid to Tunisia in effort to curb migration

Tunisia's increasingly autocratic president hosted the leaders of Italy, the Netherlands and the European Union on Sunday for talks aimed at smoothing the way for an international bailout and restoring stability to a country that has become a major source of migration to Europe.

11/06/2023

Egypt

Three British tourists missing after boat catches fire in Red Sea

A medium-sized scuba diving boat, christened “Hurricane,” went up in flames off the southern Red Sea resort town of Marsa Alam.

11/06/2023

Montenegro

Montenegro's pro-EU party wins election, initial results show

Elections in Montenegro are the first in more than 30 years that do not feature Milo Djukanovic, Europe's longest-ruling contemporary politician.

11/06/2023

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Watch: Furry friends go to the movies in new pet-friendly cinema

Dozens of four-legged film-goers arrived in strollers on Saturday for the opening of Thailand's first pet-friendly cinema

11/06/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 11th – Midday

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

11/06/2023

Canada

French firefighters battle Canadian fires that could last 'all summer'

Two days after arriving in Quebec to assist their Canadian colleagues in the fight against the historic fires that are ravaging the country, French civil protection firefighters and rescue workers are working on operational preparation.

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Romania

Romania recalls ambassador to Kenya over racism outrage

Diplomat publicly likened Africans to animals

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France

Annecy citizens gather in solidarity with attack victims and families

Perpetrator remains in custody while police attempt to identify his motives

11/06/2023

World News

The best photos from across Europe this week

The best photos from across Europe this week

11/06/2023

World News

Rome holds Pride parade amid backdrop of Meloni government crackdown

Rome’s annual LGBTQ+ Pride parade wound its way through the Italian capital on Saturday, providing a colourful counterpoint to the national government’s crackdown on surrogate pregnancies and same-sex parents.

11/06/2023

Stays

Where in the world are Airbnb-style rentals banned or restricted?

Austria will cap the number of nights hosts can rent out their property from summer 2024.

11/06/2023

Nature

On the Scottish estate giving refuge to troubled beavers

NatureScot is making beaver carcass returns obligatory, after outrage over ‘inhumane’ shootings of the protected species.

11/06/2023

World News

'Baseless': Trump blasts indictment at first event since charges

Former President Donald Trump blasted his historic federal indictment as “ridiculous” and “baseless" Saturday during his first public appearances since the charges were unsealed, painting the 37 felony counts as an attack on his supporters as he tried to turn dire legal peril to political advantage.

11/06/2023

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Latest news bulletin | June 11th – Morning

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

11/06/2023

Sport

Man City beats Inter Milan to end wait for first Champions League win

Billions of dollars have been spent and many tears shed on Manchester City's journey to the summit of European football.

11/06/2023