2024-07-09

Culture news

Russian court jails playwright and director for 'justifying terrorism'

Yevgenia Berkovich and Svetlana Petrichuk were handed prison sentences of six years each, the latest development in an unrelenting crackdown on dissent and freedom of expression in Russia.

09/07/2024

Europe News

War threatens Ukraine's Olympic future, but a gymnast offers hope

Many of Ukraine's most talented young athletes have seen their dreams snatched away as Russia's war enters its third year.

09/07/2024

Travel News

Uproar over plans to name Milan airport after Berlusconi

More than a year after his death, Berlusconi can’t shake claims of corruption - or his synonymy with controversial ‘bunga bunga’ parties.

09/07/2024

Economy

The search for lost change: Belgians urged to empty their pockets

Putting forgotten coins back into circulation can cut government expenditure, as well as helping the environment, Belgians are told.

09/07/2024

World News

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg pledges continued support for Ukraine

Ahead of a three-day summit marking NATO's 75th anniversary, allies are preparing to make a show of solidarity with Ukraine after an unsettled year.

09/07/2024

Business

Boeing agrees to plead guilty to fraud over two 737 Max plane crashes

The plea, filed minutes before a midnight deadline, has yet to be accepted. Relatives of the 346 people who died in the crashes off the coast of Indonesia and in Ethiopia want Boeing executives to face charges.

09/07/2024

Culture news

Israel's Holocaust memorial opens new conservation facility

The David and Fela Shapell Family Collections Center will provide organization and storage for 225 million pages of documents and half a million photographs.

09/07/2024

Space

T-Minus Ariane 6: Inside Europe's critical mission to reclaim space autonomy

Raymond, Aline, Anne-Sophie, and Romain are four of the many Europeans involved in the building and launch of Ariane 6, Europe’s brand new rocket. And they also hold a crucial responsibility: each of them is authorised to press the red button to halt the launch.

09/07/2024

Europe News

Soldiers and firefighters battle Albanian mountain fire

Soldiers and firefighters are struggling to contain a massive blaze amid summer heat.

09/07/2024

Gaza

Israeli forces push into Gaza City as Hamas warns of threat to talks

Hopes for a new settlement to pause or end the conflict could be dashed by a further escalation.

09/07/2024

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Latest news bulletin | July 9th – Midday

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09/07/2024

Europe News

Is France ungovernable? Here is what could come next

Following the second round of the French legislative elections, the question on everyone's minds: who will govern France?

09/07/2024

Italy

Meloni says French election result not a defeat for far right

Marine Le Pen's party came in a surprising third in the snap poll despite expectations of a shocking victory.

09/07/2024

Culture news

Meet Kenza Layli - the winner of the first Miss AI beauty pageant

The winner and runners-up of the world’s first artificial intelligence beauty pageant have been announced, and digital personas from Morocco, France, and Portugal made the podium.

09/07/2024

Business

Paramount looks to paint new pictures with Skydance Media

Paramount Global agrees to a deal with Skydance Media which will see Skydance's leadership team installed at Paramount.

09/07/2024

Europe News

Rescue efforts in Kyiv continue after Russian missiles kill dozens

As of Tuesday morning, 27 people, including four children, were killed in missile strikes on the Ukrainian capital.

09/07/2024

Space

Ariane 6 launch: Why it matters for Europe's space ambitions

Europe's launcher Ariane 6 took off on its inaugural flight on Tuesday night.

09/07/2024

Europe News

Could Orbán face consequences for his world tour?

The Hungarian autocrat has popped up in in Kyiv, Moscow, and Beijing just as his country takes over the presidency of the Council of the EU. But to what end?

09/07/2024

Health news

Talc is ‘probably carcinogenic’ to humans, WHO agency says

Talc was classified as “probably carcinogenic” due in part to limited evidence linking it to ovarian cancer, an international agency said.

09/07/2024

Romania

Romanian airline Tarom's cancellations leave passengers stranded

Passengers at Henri Coandă International Airport in Bucharest faced frustration as multiple Tarom Airlines flights were cancelled due to pilots calling in sick on Monday, as the union demanded better wages.

09/07/2024

Europe News

Why the EU will have to tread carefully with Iran's new president

Iran has a new reformist president — but the EU should not expect many changes in its relationship with Tehran.

09/07/2024

Culture news

Young classical musicians convene in Rolle for 20th Ozawa Academy

The Seiji Ozawa International Academy celebrates its 20th edition, months after the death of its founder.

09/07/2024

Travel News

Dreaming of winter? Eurostar Snow tickets are now on sale

Returning in December, this train service offers a sustainable route from London to the Alps.

09/07/2024

Space

Europe's space sector to soon welcome Ariane 6: 'The missions will be longer and more versatile'

The new Ariane 6 rocket will close a dark chapter in European space history when the region had no workhorse launcher and no independent access to space.

09/07/2024

Europe News

Centre-right EPP grabs key jobs in first Parliament allotment

The European Parliament's political groups have each earmarked preferred choices for committee chairs, with the centre-right EPP taking leading roles and socialists targeting other key posts.

09/07/2024

Culture news

Marion Ackermann appointed first woman to lead Berlin State Museums

Ackermann is set to take up the post in June 2025, after nine years at the helm of Dresden State Museums. She will oversee a period of profound changes in the organisation, which has been dubbed "dysfunctional”.

09/07/2024

France

French parliament faces complex puzzle after election

A fractious political climate and deep ideological divisions make finding common ground extremely challenging.

09/07/2024

USA

Putin 'dead wrong' to question NATO commitment to Ukraine, allies say

NATO allies are gathering in Washington, DC, to mark the alliance's 75th anniversary. Fresh announcements on further support for Ukraine are meant to show Moscow that no one is giving up on Kyiv.

09/07/2024

Earth News

Good news for the Amazon as Colombia cuts deforestation by 36%

President Gustavo Petro is coming good on his election promise to cut tree felling.

09/07/2024

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WATCH: Thousands celebrate fantasy at Sofia's cosplay extravaganza

Amid dazzling costumes and props, thousands gathered in Sofia to celebrate comics, cosplay, and gaming.

09/07/2024