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Latest news bulletin | January 18th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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At least 30 people injured in Spain after chairlift collapse at ski resort

At least 30 people have been injured in a ski lift accident at the Spanish resort of Astún, around the Pyrenees mountain range, emergency services in Spain said on Saturday.

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Trump discusses trade and TikTok ban in phone call with Xi Jinping

The call came the same day that the US Supreme Court backed a law banning TikTok unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company.

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Stabbing attack in Israel seriously injures one man in Tel Aviv

One person was seriously wounded in a stabbing attack in central Tel Aviv on Saturday afternoon, Israel police said.

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Hundreds of Swedish troops arrive in Latvia to join a NATO brigade

Hundreds of Swedish troops arrived in Latvia on Saturday to join a Canadian-led multinational brigade along NATO's eastern flank.

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Latest news bulletin | January 18th – Midday

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Thousands attend People's March in Washington days before inauguration

Eight years since its historic first march, the Women's March returned on Saturday to Washington just before President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

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Dozens of Pakistani migrants feared to have drowned in Atlantic Ocean

Their boat capsized off West Africa's Atlantic coastline, which has emerged as a primary point of departure for migrants aiming to reach Europe.

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Latest news bulletin | January 18th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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White House says implementation of TikTok ban passed to Trump, citing timing reasons

That comes after a unanimous ruling by the Supreme Court on Friday to uphold a federal law banning TikTok unless it's sold by its China-based parent company, Bytedance.

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Two judges linked to mass executions in 1988 shot dead in Iran

Both men were named by activists and exiles as taking part in the execution of thousands of political prisoners in 1988 on the orders of Iran's Supreme Leader.

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Daredevil Hungarian clings to German fast train after cigarette break

The man, who didn't have a ticket, desperately hung on to cables connecting two carriages as the train sped at 282 kph towards Nuremburg.

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Musk pushes hard-right 'Make Europe Great Again' slogan amid EU inquiry

Elon Musk is continuing his campaign to promote the hard-right in Europe as the EU investigates X, his controversial social media platform.

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Israel-Hamas ceasefire to come into force on Sunday morning

Under the deal, 33 Israeli hostages are set to be released over the next six weeks, in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel.

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UK and Poland to sign new security and defence treaty

British prime minister Keir Starmer visited Poland on Friday to discuss border issues and military support for Warsaw.

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Latest news bulletin | January 17th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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French patrol plane target of Russian intimidation, minister says

France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu said the aircraft was targeted as it monitored vessels during a NATO observation mission off Sweden,

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Russia and Iran sign cooperation treaty days before Trump's inauguration

Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian, the Russian and Iranian presidents, announced closer ties between their nations at an event in Moscow.

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'He will not buy us': Greenlanders defiant over Trump's desire to take over their island

US President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments have put Greenland in the global media spotlight, but what do islanders make of his interest?

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SpaceX’s Starship Test Flight Ends in Destruction After Successful Booster Catch

SpaceX launched its Starship rocket on a test flight Thursday, but the spacecraft was destroyed after losing engine power.

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Madrid pet owners bring animals to Saint Anthony Church for annual blessing

Pet owners in Madrid had their animals blessed at Saint Anthony Church, a tradition believed to bring health and protection, celebrating St. Anthony’s feast day.

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Israel's security cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage return agreement

The deal, which has been held back after several delays, now passes to the country's full cabinet for signoff.

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Pakistan's former Prime Minister Imran Khan sentenced to 14 years in jail for corruption

The 72-year-old, who has been imprisoned since 2023, says the latest ruling is politically motivated and that he will appeal the decision.

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Latest news bulletin | January 17th – Midday

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Can Donald Trump put an end to the war in Ukraine?

As Donald Trump returns to the White House, questions are being asked about arguably his most ambitious campaign promise: to end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours. Since then, it seems like Trump might have given it another thought and a new timeline. Could

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Latest news bulletin | January 17th – Morning

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PIA says flights to France ad campaign not meant to be evocative of 9/11 terror attacks

A spokesperson for PIA said the ad, which has more than 21.2 million views on X, was only ever meant to celebrate that the airline was resuming flights to Europe.

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Japan opens independent mission to NATO as tensions with Russia, North Korea rise

NATO has deepened its links with Japan and three other Indo-Pacific partners, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, though not as part of the military alliance.

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Israeli hostages to be released Sunday if cabinet approves ceasefire deal, Netanyahu says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has paved the way for a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas pending his cabinet's approval.

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Thursday, january 16, 2025

Heavy rain triggers widespread flooding across southern Brazil

Heavy overnight rain caused floods to wreak havoc in Brazil's Balneário Camboriú, Itajaí, and Camboriú regions.

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Hero mum dog rushes unconscious puppy to vets in Turkey

On a cold and rainy day in Istanbul, a mother dog stunned veterinarians with her determination and trust by carrying her unconscious, hypothermic puppy to their clinic, a moment captured on CCTV that has since gone viral in Turkey.

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Latest news bulletin | January 16th – Evening

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Bulgarian parliament approves centre-right coalition government

Rosen Zhelyazkov of the GERB party was officially elected prime minister on Thursday after three months of discussion.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy and British leader Keir Starmer honour fallen heroes in Kyiv

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Ukraine to strengthen ties and pledge additional military aid to the war-torn country.

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Israeli airstrikes in Gaza kill 72 as ceasefire delayed

Gaza's Health Ministry reports 72 dead from Israeli airstrikes despite a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas reportedly agreed on Wednesday.

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Student detained after two people killed in school stabbing in Slovakia

An 18-year-old suspect fled the scene but was later detained by police.

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Pope Francis hurts right arm after another fall

The ageing Catholic leader's health has been a matter of public concern for some time.

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Student protester hit by car at anti-government demonstration in Belgrade

The uprising of tens of thousands of young Serbs outraged at corruption and civil liberties violations is a growing challenge to Aleksandar Vučić's government.

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Cuba starts freeing prisoners after US says it will remove terrorism designation

At the end of his one-term presidency, Joe Biden announced that Cuba will no longer be included on a list of state sponsors of terrorism.

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Gaza celebrates as Israel and Hamas reportedly reach ceasefire deal

A ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas brings hope to end 15 months of conflict, with phased release of hostages and humanitarian aid flowing into Gaza.

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Israel delays Gaza ceasefire cabinet vote over 'last minute crisis'

Under the deal reached Wednesday, 33 hostages are set to be released over the next six weeks in exchange for hundreds of Palestinians imprisoned by Israel, according to reports.

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Latest news bulletin | January 16th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Greenland lawmaker touts stronger EU role in island's critical raw materials

Twenty-five of the 34 minerals found in Greenland were identified as "critical raw materials" in a European Commission study in 2023.

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We are forced to choose who we save, Ukrainian combat medic says

Rina Reznik, a teacher-turned-medic, has been saving lives on the Ukrainian frontline since Russia's full-scale invasion began in 2022.

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Can Moldova's breakaway Transnistria region weather the loss of Russian gas?

Moldovan citizens will vote this year in parliamentary elections. There is a risk that their vote will derail Chisinau's European course. Only time will tell how Europe will react, Vitalie Cojocari writes.

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Biden warns of ultra-wealthy 'oligarchy' threatening US democracy in farewell address to the nation

Biden warns of an ultra-wealthy ‘oligarchy’ threatening democracy in the United States as he delivers his farewell address.

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Latest news bulletin | January 16th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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International reactions pour in following Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal

Reactions from world leaders have been pouring in hailing the ceasefire deal in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

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Man leaves €10m fortune to a tiny French town he had never visited

The shock windfall represents five times the town of Thiberville's annual budget, and will fund projects from a public garden to a bowling green.

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Italian journalist Cecilia Sala freed from Iran with Elon Musk's help, reports claim

Tesla and X owner is reported to have used a personal connection with Iran's ambassador to the UN after Sala was detained in Tehran in December.

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UK delays Chagos Island deal with Mauritius until Trump administration is consulted

Officials from the UK and Mauritius had reportedly been hurrying to finalise the deal before US President-elect Donald Trump takes office on 20 January.

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Wednesday, january 15, 2025

From wildfire trackers in LA to air raid alerts in Ukraine, crisis apps are a lifeline for millions

Watch Duty, a wildfire tracking app keeping Los Angeles residents informed of danger, is the latest in a growing field of apps helping civilians to survive crises.

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Latest news bulletin | January 15th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

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Greek government nominates conservative speaker Tasoulas for president

While the Greek presidency is a largely ceremonial role, opposition parties say the nomination of a political conservative represents a missed opportunity to build consensus.

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Orbán will not attend Trump inauguration, Hungary confirms

The US president-elect has broken with tradition by inviting world leaders to the 20 January ceremony.

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More than 12,000 houses in ruins after fires devastate California

Millions of Southern Californian residents continue to face dire new wildfire warnings and power outages after fires fanned by harsh winds caused widespread destruction.

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What is the UK's 'grooming gangs' scandal, and why has it resurfaced?

With the help of extreme outsiders like Elon Musk, the British right and far right are using a long-running national scandal to hold the government's feet to the fire — with misinformation front and centre.

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French submarine crew accidentally leak sensitive information through Strava app

France's Navy personnel revealed classified information about submarine patrols through the Strava fitness app, found an investigation by Le Monde.

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Australia vows strong response if citizen killed in Russian captivity

Oscar Jenkins, a former school teacher from Melbourne, was seen being struck by a Russian interrogator in a video posted in December.

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Watch as SpaceX launches Moon landers for private companies

The two landers are expected to touch down on the surface of the moon in two and four months respectively.

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