2024-06-24

Sport

Euro 2024: Italy reach knockouts after last-minute stunner vs Croatia

Lazio's Mattia Zaccani earns the Azzurri a precious point against Croatia to qualify for the knockouts, while Spain finish Group B first without conceding a single goal as they beat Albania 1-0.

24/06/2024

Europe News

Orbán and Meloni discuss Hungary's upcoming EU presidency programme

Victor Orbán briefed Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni on Hungary's upcoming EU Council presidency programme, which focuses on illegal migration, Europe's competitiveness, and declining birth rates.

24/06/2024

Europe News

Regional governor reacts after 20 killed by militants in Russia

More than 15 police officers and several civilians, including an Orthodox priest, were killed by armed militants in Russia’s southern republic of Dagestan on Sunday, its governor Sergei Melikov said in a video statement early Monday.

24/06/2024

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Argentinian fans celebrate 'Maradona Easter' a.k.a. 'the hand of God'

The legacy of Argentina's legendary striker is kept alive by diehard fans in Buenos Aires.

24/06/2024

Niger

A lifeline lost? Niger's China backed oil pipeline is in deep trouble

Diplomatic tensions with neighbouring Benin and a rebel group that wants to restore democracy in the West African country have brought the pipeline to a standstill.

24/06/2024

United Kingdom

Sunak speaks out on betting scandal as UK election campaign heats up

The British Prime Minister confirmed that he was not being investigated over the controversial allegations which has taken Westminster by storm.

24/06/2024

Sport

Euro 2024 injury round-up: Hungary-UEFA row on Varga treatment timing

As Germany suffer from centre-back Rüdiger's injury, Hungary criticise Varga's treatment timing and France anxiously await Mbappé's return, we take a look at the most pressing injury situations at Euro 2024.

24/06/2024

Europe News

Sweden joins NATO’s exercises as full member for the first time

9,000 troops from 20 NATO countries conducted extensive military exercises in the Baltic Sea region, with Sweden participating as a full NATO member for the first time.

24/06/2024

Europe News

Chinese and Polish Presidents meet for bilateral talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda in Beijing on Monday.

24/06/2024

Lebanon

Thousands of Iranian fighters volunteer to join Hezbollah

Fighters from Iran-backed groups are willing to fight for Hezbollah, as Netanyahu indicates Israeli troops could be redirected from Gaza to Israel's northern border to confront the militant group.

24/06/2024

Europe News

EU bypasses Hungary to send €1.4 billion to Ukraine, Borrell says

Western allies have vowed to provide Kyiv with the extraordinary revenues earned from Russia's immobilised assets.

24/06/2024

Scenes

Watch: The Qatari pro wrestler bodyslam his opponents with style

In partnership with Media City

"Classy Ali" is Ali Al Majid's alter ego. The self-proclaimed 'bad guy' character loves being heckled by the crowd.

24/06/2024

Climate

Why climate engineering could stop working in a hotter world

Climate engineering manipulates the environment to try and avoid the worst consequences of climate change.

24/06/2024

Tajikistan

Why did Muslim-majority Tajikistan ban the hijab?

The ban on headscarves in Tajikistan is seen as a reflection of the political line that the government of president-for-life Emomali Rahmon has been pursuing since 1997.

24/06/2024

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War can't stop Ukrainian tradition

Despite ongoing war, Ukrainians celebrated midsummer, Ivana Kupala on Sunday, marking their third summer of conflict.

24/06/2024

Tech News

Companies see backlog in DSA transparency database

Registering online platforms to take months, EU Commission says.

24/06/2024

Green News

Auditors warn of LNG dependency after Russian sources cut off

EU auditors are concerned with a new energy dependency and flagged decarbonisation challenges linked to the bloc’s gas usage as well as lack of transparency in cross-border infrastructure projects within the bloc.

24/06/2024

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Odesa hit by Russian missiles

A Russian strike on Odesa, Ukraine, injured four people, including a 19-year-old male, according to the State Emergency Service.

24/06/2024

Europe News

Crypto enforcement, Newsletter

This week's key events presented by senior financial reporter Jack Schickler.

24/06/2024

Europe News

Make the EU a health powerhouse again, experts urge incoming leaders

In partnership with MSD

Fresh after the European elections, an expert panel dissected the significance of Sunday night’s results for the future of the EU’s health policy.

24/06/2024

Economy

European financial markets 'too fragmented', warns S&P Global

Although growth in the Eurozone is back, geopolitical risks posed by the conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East remain, along with tighter financial conditions and the reshaping of the political landscape across Europe.

24/06/2024

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Thousands of skateboarders take to the streets of Chile's capital

The reason? To celebrate World Skateboarding Day. Weekend saw the streets of the Chilean capital, Santiago, come alive with the energy of thousands of skateboarders.

24/06/2024

Green News

From defacing Stonehenge to human chains: Climate protests in pictures

From Just Stop Oil splattering Stonehenge with orange powder to a 30,000-strong human chain in the Netherlands.

24/06/2024

United Kingdom

UK housing crisis top issue for voters ahead of election

More than 300,000 people in the UK have no permanent housing on any given night, including those who are sleeping on the streets, living in cars, staying in hostels or temporarily seeking help from family and friends, recent research shows.

24/06/2024

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Iconic Volkswagen Beetle kept alive in Mexico City

The Beetle, known as 'Vocho' in Mexico, is so popular in the city due to its historical affordability and the powerful engines that help it navigate the steep hills.

24/06/2024

Europe News

Hayer heading off ALDE challenge for EU liberals leadership

ALDE, the largest of the three political forces that make up the centrist Renew Europe, has been eyeing the French leadership of the grouping since the June election result - and now has a name in mind for the role: MEP João Cotrim de Figueiredo.

24/06/2024

Tech News

EU sanctions six people for cyber attacks on essential services

The EU sanctioned six people in Russian hacker groups for their involvement in cyber attacks and included for the first time measures against those who targeted services such as health and banking.

24/06/2024

Eco-Innovation

How scientists are growing seafood under offshore wind farms

Denmark is serving up a side of mussels alongside renewable power.

24/06/2024

Europe News

EU prosecutors probe former EIB chief for corruption, misappropriation

The criminal allegations are ‘absurd and unfounded,’ said Werner Hoyer, who stepped down at the end of 2023.

24/06/2024

Health news

More African countries administer HPV vaccines, but hesitancy remains

While many African countries have introduced the HPV vaccine in immunisation programmes, just five have acheived 90 per cent coverage.

24/06/2024