2024-06-27

Europe News

EU leaders agree top jobs, Meloni and Orbán hold out

Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have been nominated to lead the European Union in the next five years, despite opposition of the Italian and Hungarian leaders.

27/06/2024

Europe News

Serbian police shut down cultural exchange festival with Kosovo

The festival ban comes a day after the EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said no progress had been made during talks in Brussels towards implementing an EU-backed agreement towards normalising ties between Belgrade and Pristina.

27/06/2024

Europe News

Train collides with bus in Slovakia, killing at least five people

The train was travelling from Prague to Budapest and was transporting about 100 passengers. At least five people were reported injured.

27/06/2024

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Myanmar monk's funeral sparks public outcry against military

The funeral of Bhaddanta Munindarbhivamsa, a senior monk fatally shot by Myanmar soldiers, drew hundreds, highlighting tensions with Myanmar's military and Buddhist clergy.

27/06/2024

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Heavy rain causes deadly train derailment in northern Russia

A passenger train derailment in northern Russia killed at least two people and left one person missing, according to Russian Railways on Thursday.

27/06/2024

Football Now

Premier League: Can Manchester United return to former glory?

In partnership with Media City

Under new ownership but still under the same manager, Manchester United is the most intriguing off-season story in the Premier League.

27/06/2024

Europe News

Ukraine's NATO membership is 'our duty', Estonian PM Kallas says

The Estonian leader is one of Europe's most outspoken critics of Moscow and is tipped to become the new EU’s foreign policy chief, taking over from Spain's Josep Borrell.

27/06/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | June 27th – Evening

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

27/06/2024

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Key moments in Bolivia's coup attempt captured on video

In a dramatic sequence of events in Bolivia, videos have emerged that chronicle the failed coup attempt and the strong support for President Luis Arce.

27/06/2024

Green News

EPP green policy chief calls for delay to anti-deforestation law

The head of environment policy for the centre-right European People's Party, which emerged victorious in recent EU elections, has called for a two-year delay to market restrictions aimed at discouraging deforestation outside the EU.

27/06/2024

Europe News

Ukraine's Zelenskyy signs security pact with EU during Brussels visit

The Ukrainian leader's visit to Brussels during a summit of EU leaders came days after the country held its first membership talks with the bloc.

27/06/2024

Culture news

Matisse masterpiece returned to Jewish family who fled Nazi Germany

German Jewish family hails 'symbolic justice' after investigation proves ownership of Matisse painting sold 83-years old by holocaust victim to fund escape from Nazi persecution.

27/06/2024

Europe News

Can von der Leyen muster majority backing of European Parliament?

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's reappointment by the European Council proceeded as smoothly as expected, with the attention now turning to the European Parliament, where she must secure the necessary votes to seal a new mandate.

27/06/2024

Work

Euroviews. Publishers are signing big-ticket deals with OpenAI, but at what cost?

Let’s hope, for the good of the press and all the things that rely on it — civic life, democracy, and so on — that the media execs signing big deals with OpenAI are indeed making the right bet with Big Tech this time around, Jonah Prousky writes.

27/06/2024

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Protests persist in Nairobi despite president's concessions

Tear gas filled Nairobi's streets on Thursday amid a heavy security presence ahead of protests against a controversial finance bill.

27/06/2024

Culture news

Are you ready for an AI-generated narration of the Paris Olympics?

NBC is giving the Paris Olympic Games an unlikely twist: an AI-generated voice.

27/06/2024

Green News

Climate action back in EU’s policy priorities for the next term – leak

Idea of scrapping green priorities unveiled in a previous leak unleashed backlash from environmentalists and lawmakers but a new leak on the Strategic Agenda reveals EU leaders' intention to continue pushing for EU climate action.

27/06/2024

Europe News

Vox backs Le Pen as Spain keeps an eye on French elections

In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, Spain's premier far-right party is hoping for a result that will amplify its own message.

27/06/2024

Green News

Pope: Vatican City will run solely on solar power thanks to new plant

A letter entitled ‘Brother Sun’ laid out the pontiff’s plans.

27/06/2024

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Doctors strike for fair pay ahead of UK election

Doctors in England held their 11th strike on Thursday over pay and working conditions, disrupting hospital services ahead of the U.K. general election.

27/06/2024

Green News

Renewables generated nearly 45% of the EU’s electricity last year

Wind and solar power increases combined with a sharp drop in fossil fuels pushed renewables into the lead.

27/06/2024

Gaza

Doctors Without Borders and IDF trade barbs over slain charity worker

The IDF has released photos claiming to be proof that Fadi al-Wadiya, who was killed in an airstrike on Tuesday, was a “significant operative” in the Islamic Jihad group in Gaza. MSF has rejected the claims.

27/06/2024

Tech News

What is the 'fediverse' and why is Europe partly excluded from it?

Thread users everywhere except the EU will now see their posts deeper in the so-called "fediverse". We take a look at this new more privacy-focused way of being on social media.

27/06/2024

Climate

Canada's 2023 wildfires spewed more emissions than 647 million cars

The devastating fires lasted for months and burned an area bigger than the size of Norway.

27/06/2024

Economy

Belgian inflation soars to its highest level in 10 months at 3.74%

Italian producer prices also saw their slowest fall since April 2023, as European markets readjust after the price surges seen due to the Russia-Ukraine war.

27/06/2024

Culture news

Isabelle Huppert to receive the prestigious Prix Lumière 2024

The celebrated French actress who wowed audiences in countless films like 'The Piano Teacher', '8 Femmes' and 'Elle' succeeds last year’s laureate Wim Wenders as the Lumière Prize recipient.

27/06/2024

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Glastonbury festival’s historic lineup

The UK's Glastonbury Festival, held at Worthy Farm in southwest England, opened on Wednesday, welcoming attendees to one of the world's most renowned summer music events.

27/06/2024

Bolivia

Bolivian general arrested after failed coup attempt

The South American country already struggling with financial chaos and political deadlock now faces a new crisis.

27/06/2024

Culture news

'Peace has a price': Ukraine shares mosaic of fallen football fans

A banner revealing 182 photos of fallen Ukrainian soldiers who were football fans was shared during the Ukraine-Belgium Euro 2024 match.

27/06/2024

Business

AI and the future of 5G in focus at GSMA MWC Shanghai

GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024 has returned this week with a focus on AI, the future of 5G and driving industry collaboration.

27/06/2024