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Record-breaking female climber stranded in Nepal amid COVID crisis

Tsang Yin-Hung climbed Mount Everest in 25 hours and 50 minutes last month.

22/06/2021

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Cafe staffed with robots opens in Tokyo

Customers at a new cafe in Tokyo give their orders, not to a person, but to a robot.

22/06/2021

Iran

Iran ramps up rhetoric against Washington after election criticism

Iran on Tuesday condemned US "interference" in its domestic affairs after Washington criticised last week's presidential election.

22/06/2021

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Beach life in Dubai, a vibrant experience for the entire family to enjoy

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The stretch of Dubai coastline nestled between the Burj Al Arab and La Mer is a buzzing hub of activity. From fitness and food to family fun, there’s plenty on offer. So what does beach life mean in this eclectic corner of the world?

21/06/2021

Japan

Tokyo Olympics: Limited local fans allowed but no cheering

Up to 10,000 local fans will be allowed in each venue for the Olympic Games. But fan attendance may be stopped completely if COVID cases rise again

21/06/2021

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Elephant breaks into kitchen wall looking for snacks

A wild elephant broke into a house in the Thai resort town of Hua Hin in the early hours of Sunday, pushing its head through the kitchen wall and using its trunk to scrounge for salty snacks.

21/06/2021

Iran

Iran 'will not negotiate' over missile programme, new president says

Ebrahim Raisi, a conservative hardliner, was elected president of Iran last week.

21/06/2021

Iran

Iran’s sole nuclear power plant undergoes emergency shutdown

An official from the state electric company Tavanir said the Bushehr plant shutdown began on Saturday and would last "for three to four days.” Without elaborating, he said that power outages could result.

21/06/2021

Qatar

Qatar to require 2022 World Cup fans to be vaccinated against COVID-19

The Qatari Prime Minister said the country is negotiating to buy one million doses to immunise fans who were not able to get a jab at home prior to the World Cup.

21/06/2021

Lebanon

EU foreign policy chief blames 'mistrust' for Lebanon deadlock

Josep Borrell repeated his call for Lebanon to form a new government as a matter of urgency a day after threatening EU sanctions if "obstruction" continued.

20/06/2021

Azerbaijan

Euro 2020: Turkey eliminated after Switzerland's 3-1 victory

Goals by Xherdan Shaqiri and Haris Seferovic gave Switzerland a fighting chance of making it through to the knockout stage while Turkey scored its first and only goal of the contest.

20/06/2021

Japan

Protesters in Tokyo urge authorities to cancel Olympic Games

The opening ceremony on July 23rd is just over a month away, and many Japanese remain sceptical about holding the games amidst a global pandemic.

19/06/2021

Iran

Amnesty alleges 'crimes against humanity' by new Iranian president

The human rights organization says Judge Ebrahim Raisi should be investigated for his part in the 1988 mass killings of political prisoners in Iran.

19/06/2021

Myanmar

Myanmar arms sales

The United Nations has adopted a resolution that calls for a halt to arms sales to Myanmar in response to a violent post-coup crackdown by the military

19/06/2021

Lebanon

Borrell: EU could sanction Lebanon over reform delays

The EU's foreign policy chief has castigated Lebanese politicians for not yet having formed a new cabinet since the August 2020 Beirut Port explosion as the country teeters on the brink of financial collapse.

19/06/2021

China

Apple Daily execs denied bail by Hong Kong court

A court in Hong Kong has denied bail to two Apple Daily newspaper executives over allegations of endangering national security.

19/06/2021

West Bank

Palestinians cancel vaccines deal with Israel over expiry dates

The Palestinian Authority has cancelled a deal with Israel to receive about one million Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines saying the doses are about to expire.

19/06/2021

Iran

Hardliner Ebrahim Raisi comfortably wins Iran presidential election

Judiciary Chief Ebrahim Raisi is set to become the first serving Iranian president sanctioned by the US before even entering office.

19/06/2021

Japan

Top medical adviser says 'no fans' safest for Tokyo Olympics

Fans from abroad were banned several months ago, and organisers are to announce early next week if some local fans should be allowed.

18/06/2021

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Skunk water used against Palestinian protesters

Israeli police used a water cannon spraying skunk water to disperse Palestinian protesters from Damascus Gate in east Jerusalem on Thursday, the epicenter of weeks of protests and clashes with police in the run-up to the Gaza war.

18/06/2021

North Korea

North Korea's Kim vows to be ready for confrontation with US

Kim’s statement indicates he’ll likely push to strength his nuclear arsenal and increase pressure on Washington to give up what North Korea considers a hostile U.S. policy.

18/06/2021

The Cube

Fake Euronews video circulates online ahead of Iran election

The fake clip appears to show a woman calling on people not to vote in the election and boycott the ballots.

17/06/2021

World

Iran's leaders not in tune with voter demographic as election looms

Presidential elections are taking place in Iran on Friday. Euronews asked an expert in International Relations what is at stake, and how legitimate this vote is likely to be.

17/06/2021

Iran

Here's what you need to know about Iran's presidential election

Here's what you need to know about Iran's presidential election

17/06/2021

Iran

As Iran prepares to vote, economy and inflation top concerns

Iran’s next president will face the unenviable task of trying to fix an economy crushed by international sanctions, the coronavirus pandemic and sky-high inflation.

17/06/2021

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Rescuers at deadly Nepal flood as waters swirl through houses

Army rescuers are deployed to a flooded area in Nepal after a river burst during heavy monsoon rains.

17/06/2021