2024-06-15

Israel

Thousands in Tel Aviv demand release of hostages held in Gaza

Since Israel launched its military offensive in Gaza, more than 100 hostages were released during a weeklong ceasefire in November last year. But efforts to strike a new truce deal which would include an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners have so far stalled.

15/06/2024

Europe News

Switzerland Peace Summit: Zelenskyy could present peace plan to Russia

Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he would first ensure approval of peace deal from the dozens of leaders attending the peace summit in Switzerland.

15/06/2024

Gaza

Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza

Israel's military said Saturday that eight soldiers were killed in southern Gaza in the deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months.

15/06/2024

Europe News

Ukraine's president says 'history being made' at Swiss peace summit

The summit aims to plot the first steps toward peace in Ukraine even though analysts don't expect any major breakthroughs because Russia is absent.

15/06/2024

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Latest news bulletin | June 15th – Evening

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15/06/2024

Sweden

Sweden says Russian warplane violated its airspace

According to Sweden's Armed Forces, the Swedish Air Force intercepted the Russian military aircraft on Saturday.

15/06/2024

Sweden

Iran and Sweden swap prisoners: a diplomat for a judiciary official

Iran released a Swedish diplomat arrested in 2022, whilst Sweden released an Iranian official convicted of war crimes in 1988.

15/06/2024

Europe News

Switzerland's massive security effort at the Ukraine peace conference

Maintaining security for more than 50 heads of state and government is not an easy matter, and Switzerland has deployed up to 4,000 soldiers to do so.

15/06/2024

France

IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status in Paris Olympics

The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in their first round of decisions.

15/06/2024

Europe News

Princess of Wales makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis

Kate Middleton waved to the crowd from Buckingham Palace's balcony, in her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.

15/06/2024

Europe News

Peter Pellegrini is sworn in as Slovakia's new president

The ceremony took place amid heightened security after the assassination attempt on his close ally, populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, a month ago.

15/06/2024

Germany

German police shoot dead man who stabbed three people at Euros party

The attacker killed one person in a housing estate before entering a private garden party in the eastern city of Magdeburg.

15/06/2024

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Latest news bulletin | June 15th – Midday

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15/06/2024

Saudi Arabia

Over two million Muslim pilgrims expected in Mecca for Hajj

Hajj is one of the largest religious gatherings on earth and the Saudi authorities are expecting more than two million pilgrims.

15/06/2024

Earth News

Nature law vote a litmus test for post-election Green Deal support

Environment ministers are to hold a public debate on the stalled Nature Restoration Law, in what EU environment commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius warns in an exclusive interview could be the last chance to unblock the central EU Green Deal file before a key UN biodiversity summit in the autumn.

15/06/2024

Yemen

US launches wave of strikes on Houthi rebel targets in Yemen

The US-led campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels has turned into the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II, according to experts.

15/06/2024

Culture news

The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

Art Basel, Pixar's 'Inside Out 2', and a return to Westeros with a new series of 'House of the Dragon' - here's what to see, do and listen to this weekend.

15/06/2024

Switzerland

Russia notably absent as Swiss peace summit starts

Swiss officials hosting the conference say more than 50 heads of state and government will attend - but not from Russia or China.

15/06/2024

South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected for second term

Ramaphosa was re-elected after his party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with a former political foe just hours before the vote.

15/06/2024

Europe News

Extinction Rebellion protesters chain themselves up outside G7 summit

One protester accused G7 leaders of “taking no measures” while another stressed the need for “radical action”.

15/06/2024

Nutrition

Study links ultra-processed food to higher cardiovascular disease risk

Researchers looked at the impact of a range of “plant-based” ultra-processed foods on your health, which confirmed other findings that link processed foods to health problems.

15/06/2024

Food and Drink

Ten must-have plates for all Euro 2024 host cities

Hopping to Berlin for the final? Make sure to grab currywurst on your way to the stadium.

15/06/2024

The Cube

Operation Overload: Pro-Russians flooding newsrooms with fake news

A new report says that the scheme also seeks to amplify certain fake narratives by having reporters publish their debunks and share them far and wide.

15/06/2024

Art

A look back at BMW's most iconic Art Cars to celebrate Le Mans

As anticipation builds for this year's Le Mans endurance race, we explore the history and evolution of BMW's iconic Art Car project.

15/06/2024

Nature

Kazakhstan: World’s last wild horse species saved from extinction

These endangered Przewalski's horses are part of an effort to return the species to the Central Asian plains they once roamed.

15/06/2024

Destinations

How to experience the magic of Finnish Lakeland by e-bike

Saimaa is the largest of Finland’s 188,000 lakes. Here's how to enjoy its best parts in a day by e-bike.

15/06/2024

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? All eyes on Paris

In this edition, we break down what the results of the EP elections will mean for the EU's future.

15/06/2024

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Latest news bulletin | June 15th – Morning

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15/06/2024

World News

WFP official warns of 'catastrophe' in southern Gaza

Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled again with Washington saying it doesn’t expect an agreement in the near future due to the fact that a US-backed ceasefire deal has not been fully embraced by either side.

15/06/2024

Europe News

Pope attends G7 summit in historic first

The pontiff brought his moral authority to bear on the G7, invited by host Italy to address a special session on the perils and promises of AI.

15/06/2024