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Russia

Passenger plane crashes in Russia killing all 49 people on board

According to preliminary data, 43 passengers, including five children, and six crew members were on board.

Gaza

More than 100 aid organisations sound alarm over famine in Gaza

In a joint statement, leading organisations including Doctors Without Borders, Amnesty International and Oxfam said that famine is widespread across Gaza.

Ukraine

Zelenskyy proposes new round of peace talks with Russia

The proposal comes as Russia continues to intensify its long-range attacks on Ukraine, often firing more drones in a single night than it did during some months in 2024.

Culture news

CEO caught on 'kiss-cam' placed on leave by tech company Astronomer

The footage of a CEO embracing an employee went viral earlier this week after the pair appeared on a large screen at a Coldplay concert.

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Culture news

Festival fans arrive as Tomorrowland seeks solutions after stage fire

Tomorrowland festival organisers in Belgium say cancelling the event is "the last thing they want to do" and they expect to announce a solution on Thursday.

Syria

US brokered steps to bring an end to Syria clashes, Rubio says

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced steps on Wednesday to end clashes in Syria involving the Druze minority after Israel intervened, striking the Syrian Defence Ministry.

Europe News

Two people feared missing as torrential rain batters Spain's Catalonia

Several countries in Europe issued weather alerts for heavy rainfall and storms. It comes after a large part of the continent experienced extreme heatwaves.

World News

New Caledonia to become a 'state', but will remain French

French President Emmanuel Macron hailed the agreement as 'historic'. But it stops short of full independence sought by Indigenous Kanaks.

Europe News

Russia launched 26 missiles and 597 drones at Ukraine, Zelenskyy said

The Ukrainian leader urged Western leaders to impose additional sanctions, and said the 'war can only be stopped through strength.'

India

Fuel cutoff moments before Air India plane crash, report reveals

On June 12, the London-bound Boeing 787 crashed in Ahmedabad. All 230 passengers on board, except for one, were killed.

Tech News

Lime withdraws bikes in Brussels as city cracks down on rides for hire

The decision to introduce restrictions on the e-bike and scooter services in the Belgian capital had already been made in 2023, however Lime and Voi both contested the decision.

Europe News

Ukraine will do 'anything' to advance EU accession despite Orbán veto

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen vowed to back Ukraine in its quest to join the European Union.

Gaza

US contractors claim colleagues fired at Palestinians seeking aid

Two contractors employed by UG Solutions spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity as they were revealing their employers’ internal operations.

Europe News

Øresund Bridge connecting Denmark and Sweden turns 25

'A permanent connection, this creates prosperity and positive development in the Øresund region,' Denmark's Minister for Transport said.

Europe News

Europe swelters under severe heatwave as temperatures soar above 40C

Portugal, Spain, France, and Italy were some of the worst hit countries, with temperatures reaching over 40 degrees Celcius.

West Bank

Israeli settlers set fire at military base in the West Bank

On Wednesday, three Palestinians were killed when Jewish settlers stormed the West Bank village of Karf Malik.

Belgium

EU inaction on Israel could erode international order, NGO Avaaz warns

The NGO Avaaz organised a street installation in Brussels on the suffering of children in Gaza, calling on EU leaders to not look away.

Gaza

At least 25 killed after Israeli army opens fire near Gaza aid trucks

The Israeli military fired near Palestinians waiting for aid in Gaza, killing 25 and wounding 146.

Health news

Beer consumption in Belgium continues to decline

According to an annual report of the Belgian Brewers association, total beer consumption fell by a further 2% in 2024.

Europe News

Pope Leo XIV welcomes Argentine President Javier Milei at Vatican

Milei's visit to the Vatican comes as part of his 10-day European tour, including visits to Spain and France, and Israel.

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