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South Korea

South Korea lifts martial law after lawmakers voted against it

President Yoon Suk Yeol sent shockwaves through the country after declaring an emergency martial law late on Tuesday.

Europe News

Former EU justice chief Didier Reynders suspected of money laundering

Belgian police raided several properties linked to former European Commissioner for Justice for alleged fraud, Follow the Money and Belgian newspaper Le Soir reported.

Gaza

Bakeries threatened by severe shortages while bread is a lifeline to many in Gaza

In Deir al-Balah, a flock of people are desperate to buy bread, and in the north of Gaza, hundreds more Palestinians flee as Israel's offensive continues.

Europe News

Sweden calls for Chinese ship to return over Baltic Sea cable damage

The Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3 became a suspect after two Baltic Sea fibre optic cables were damaged.

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Israel

Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah comes into force

The deal aims to achieve a 60-day pause of hostilities in Lebanon, but Biden said the deal is designed "to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.”

Europe News

Russia launches record number of almost 200 drones towards Ukraine

Meanwhile, US-made ATACMS missiles launched by Ukraine damaged critical infrastructure and injured several in Russia's Kursk region.

Europe News

French prime minister lauds Pelicot's courage in historic rape case

The public prosecutor's office has demanded the maximum sentence for Gisèle Pelicot's ex-husband. Meanwhile, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier announced that the government would provide additional funds to support victims of domestic violence.

Italy

Middle East ceasefire efforts to top Rome's G7 talks

"We are all in favour of a ceasefire in both scenarios (Gaza and Lebanon)," Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani said during the G7 meeting in Italy.

Europe News

German FM questions if DHL plane crash was 'hybrid incident'

A cargo plane crashed into a house on its approach to Lithuania's Vilnius Airport on Monday morning, killing one crew member and injuring others.

Europe News

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas' Deif

The warrants for the Israeli prime minister and former defence minister pertain to crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ICC did not disclose Deif's warrant of arrest, stating it was a "secret".

Europe News

Russia says it shot down two British-made long-range missiles

Western nations have been cautious about allowing Ukraine to use such weapons, fearing it could lead to an escalation that might involve NATO members in direct conflict with Russia.

World News

European leaders pledge support for Ukraine on 1,000 days of war

Leaders of the world's 20 major economies also issued a joint declaration in which they called for a global pact to combat hunger, more aid for Gaza and to end the hostilities in the Middle East.

Europe News

French farmers mobilise nationwide to protest EU-Mercosur trade deal

Farmers across France are on the road again, protesting the EU-Mercosur agreement and arguing that the deal would create unfair competition.

Brazil

UN chief: 'Failure is not an option' in fight against climate change

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for 'leadership by example' from G20 countries as Brazil hosts G20 Summit.

Europe News

Germany to deliver additional air defence supplies to Ukraine

The Ukrainian President said "Ukraine is grateful to all our partners who help us with anti-missile and air-defence systems."

Europe News

Amsterdam reacts: Unravelling days of tensions that rocked the capital

Tensions erupted last Friday in Amsterdam after a UEFA football match, with European leaders widely condemning the violence. Euronews travelled to the Dutch capital to decipher the story.

Europe News

Spain floods: 89 people still missing after deadly disaster

Spanish authorities issued their first tally of the missing on Tuesday when a Valencia court said that 89 people are confirmed to be unaccounted for.

Europe News

Rescue teams drain underground garages in search for missing people in Valencia

Sánchez said a total of 10,000 additional soldiers to join rescue efforts at the request of Valencia’s president, Carlos Mazón.

Europe News

Angry crowd throws mud at Spanish royals during visit to Paiporta

Paiporta was an epicentre of suffering as the deadly floods that devastated Spain last week claimed at least 60 lives in the town.

Iran

Female Iranian student arrested after stripping off in public

Amnesty Iran called for the immediate and unconditional release of the student who reportedly stripped down in protest against the university's strict dress code law.

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