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Indonesia

Starlink's satellite internet service is launched in Indonesia

Elon Musk was on the island of Bali on Sunday as Starlink's satellite internet service was launched in the world's fourth most populated country.

Yemen

Yemen's Houthi rebels detain 11 UN local staff members

It's unclear what exactly sparked the detentions. Former US embassy employees were detained in 2021 by the Houthis and have not been released.

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The Olympic rings go up on the Eiffel Tower

There are just 50 days to go before the summer games begin.

Europe News

Parachute drop marks 80th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy

Both U.S. President Joe Biden and Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskyy attended whilst Russian President Vladimir Putin was not invited.

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Greece

Greece due to receive three French-built frigates to boost its navy

After the delivery of the frigates, the Greek and French navies will be using the same advanced defence systems at sea.

Europe News

Two people die and five missing after boat collision in Hungary

Police say two people have died and five are missing following a boat collision on the Danube River in Hungary.

Iran

Iranian president's helicopter in 'hard landing', state media reports

Traveling with Raisi were Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian, the governor of Iran's East Azerbaijan province and other officials and bodyguards, the state-run IRNA news agency reported.

Europe News

'Worst fears have passed' for shot Slovakian PM Robert Fico

Prime Minister Robert Fico remains "serious", but worst fears have "passed", the country's defence minister told journalists on Sunday.

South Africa

South Africa's controversial former president Jacob Zuma holds rally

Former South African President Jacob Zuma launched his newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party's manifesto at a rally in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Europe News

Court orders detention of suspected would-be assassin of Slovakia's PM

The man accused of attempting to assassinate Robert Fico was ordered to remain behind bars Saturday. Fico is in serious but stable condition, officials said.

World News

Sixth fatality reported in New Caledonia violence

French security forces reported another death in armed clashes in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia on Saturday, the sixth fatality in nearly a week of violent unrest.

Europe News

Co-leader of Germany's far-right AfD party fined for using Nazi slogan

The case involved Björn Höcke's use of "Everything for Germany!" in a 2021 speech. While prosecutors said he knew it was originally a Nazi slogan, Höcke claimed it was an "everyday saying".

Israel

Israeli police break up anti-government protest in Tel Aviv

The police pushed an anti-government demonstration away from a main traffic junction in the city using water canon and arresting some of the protestors.

Afghanistan

Floods kill more than 300 people in northern Afghanistan, UN says

Flash floods from unusually heavy seasonal rains in Afghanistan have killed more than 300 people and destroyed over 1,000 houses, the U.N. food agency said Saturday.

World News

Palestinian journalists awarded World Press Freedom Prize

An international jury of media professionals singled out the journalists in Gaza who have documented Israel’s relentless bombardment of their homeland.

Europe News

Paris police peacefully remove pro-Palestinian student protesters

Students from Sciences Po in Paris, who were protesting in support of Palestinians, were peacefully evacuated by French police, echoing similar actions in the US amidst the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict.

Greece

Far-right Greek MP arrested after fight in parliament

One MP reportedly shouted “shut up, you trash!” to another before the brawl broke out.

Slovakia

Slovakia government tries to take control of state TV and radio

Brussels fears the move could result in the country's rulers taking full control of the public broadcaster.

Europe News

Europe's fruit farmers worry as unseasonal frosts threaten harvests

As Europe endures an unusual cold snap, many fruit farmers are concerned for their summer harvests.

Italy

Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' gives voice to outsiders

Outsider, queer and Indigenous artists are getting an overdue platform at the 60th Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition that opened Saturday.

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