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Norway's LGBTQ community party at the Pride parade in Oslo

Europe • 7:11 AM

According to the Brussels-based NGO ILGA-Europe, Norway this year ranks the 8th best state in Europe for the LGBTQ community.

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Voting starts in France's elections with far-right stronger than ever

The result could put France’s government in the hands of nationalist, far-right forces for the first time since the Nazi era.

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How a little-known German city became home to one of the world’s most exciting railway rides

A hanging train puts this little-known German city on the map.

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Latest news bulletin | June 30th – 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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Yesterday

Officials say at least 11 killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine on Saturday

Europe • 11:14 PM

Russian officials say at least five people were killed in Ukrainian strikes on Kursk with the Defence Ministry saying six Ukrainian drones had been shot down overnight over four regions, including the Crimean Peninsula which Moscow annexed in 2014.

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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv to demand release of Hostages held by Hamas

Protesters have also demanded an immediate ceasefire to bring about an end to more than eight months of fighting in Gaza, which has killed almost 38,000 Palestinians and at least 318 Israeli soldiers.

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Senior Hamas official says no progress made in ceasefire talks with Israel

The Hamas-run health ministry says almost 38,000 Palestinians have been killed since Israel launched its military operation in October, but it doesn't distinguish between civilians and combatants in its count.

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Glastonbury Festival 2024: A day and night to remember for the ages

Culture • 5:24 PM

Dua Lipa astonishes, Marina Abramović silences, and a massive ejaculating rabbit. Everything we seen so far at Glastonbury.

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Estonia's ruling party nominates the climate minister as the new PM

Europe • 4:50 PM

Estonia's ruling party has chosen Climate Minister Kristen Michal to replace outgoing leader Kaja Kallas as the Baltic state's new prime minister.

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Todos os 28 arguidos do processo de fraude fiscal “Panama Papers” foram absolvidos

No julgamento dos "Panama Papers" por evasão fiscal e branqueamento de capitais, os documentos internos divulgados à imprensa não foram suficientes para uma condenação, segundo o tribunal competente do Panamá. Todos os 28 arguidos foram absolvidos.

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Latest news bulletin | June 29th – 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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Protests held outside venue for Germany's far-right AfD party convention

Europe • 2:58 PM

The Alternative for Germany opened a convention on Saturday after a strong performance in the recent European election, as protesters gathered outside.

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Attacker shot dead after wounding Israeli embassy guard in Belgrade

Europe • 11:49 AM

Serbia's Interior Ministry said the attacker, 25 year old Miloš Žujović, fired a crossbow bolt at the officer, hitting him in the neck.

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French legislative elections: Farmers rely on Europe, but are tempted by far right

Europe • 11:38 AM

The farmers Euronews spoke to in Braslou, a village of 315 inhabitants in southern Touraine, shared the feeling familiar among large parts of rural France: they have been forgotten and abandoned by politicians and authorities alike.

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Iran to hold a runoff presidential election on Friday

Iranian law requires that a winner gets more than 50% of all votes cast. If not, the race’s top two candidates will advance to a runoff a week later.

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EU companies to sign 40 billion euros' worth of deals with Egypt

Europe • 10:10 AM

"Companies are signing over 20 new deals or Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Egyptian partners, which are worth over 40 billion euros," the European Commission president said.

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Latest news bulletin | June 29th – 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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Ten Ukrainian POWs return home after being held for years by Russia

The ten Ukrainian prisoners, two of them monks, were reunited with their families at Kyiv's international airport.

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B(ard)ella Ciao, Ciao, Ciao: The story of a global resistance anthem

Culture • 9:00 AM

A poster for the upcoming French elections has got us thinking about the resistance anthem 'Bella ciao' - its history, its versatility, its borderless influence.

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In the Eye of the Storm: Discover Ukrainian Modernism at London's Royal Academy of Arts

Culture • 7:30 AM

As Ukrainian contemporary culture today battles an existential threat, a London exhibition explores how modernism in Ukraine flourished against the turbulent political backdrop of the early 20th century.

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Yemen's Houthi rebels target more ships in the Red Sea and Mediterranean

Authorities confirmed one ship in the Red Sea came under repeated missile attacks launched by Yemen's Houthi rebels but wasn't hit.

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The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week

Culture • 6:30 AM

From big bubbles in Venice to a horrific cure for 18th century depression in 'The Devil's Bath' - there's lots of good stuff to sink into this week.

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‘Human beings enjoy stories: Why B2B doesn’t have to mean ‘boring to blah’

Business • 6:00 AM

‘B2B can stand for brilliant to beautiful’: Salesforce CMO, Scott Larson explains why empathy is so important in marketing

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What’s the world’s best airline in 2024? Three European carriers made it into the top 10

The world's best airlines have been revealed in survey of 21 million passengers. Three European carriers make top 10.

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Brussels, my love? The EU's green zombie

Europe • 5:00 AM

In this edition, we learn why scientists reckon current southern European heatwaves are a direct consequence of climate change, and how recent elections might affect EU environmental targets.

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Latest news bulletin | June 29th – 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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Joe Biden defends debate performance, saying 'I know how to do this job'

Vice President Kamala Harris acknowledged that Biden had a "slow start," as several Democrats raised concerns over whether he was fit enough to beat Trump in the November elections.

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Spain's Foreign Minister to appeal against court order to rehang portrait of Franco ally

Culture • 12:00 AM

Jose Manuel Albares’ pledge to remove Francoist symbols blocked after court orders portrait of General Francisco Gómez-Jordana y Sousa to be rehung.

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Friday, june 28, 2024

Meloni condemns racism among ruling party's youth league revealed in exposé

Europe • 11:59 PM

Left-wing news outlet Fanpage claimed it had video evidence of some National Youth members using racist slurs and making a Nazi salute.

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Putin calls for production of missiles previously banned under 1988 treaty

Europe • 10:20 PM

At the UN Security Council on Friday, a representative from Conflict Armament Research said his organisation had detailed the components of missiles used against Ukraine and says the evidence shows they originated in North Korea.

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Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he is working on 'comprehensive plan' for peace in Ukraine

Europe • 8:57 PM

Zelenskyy met Slovenia's President Nataša Pirc Musar in Kyiv where the two leaders honoured the memory of fallen Ukrainian soldiers by laying wreaths at the Remembrance Wall in the heart of Ukraine’s capital.

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European Council president nominee downplays Meloni's vote against him

Europe • 7:01 PM

For the first time a politician from the south of the European Union will take over the presidency of the European Council.

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WATCH: Iranian exiles in London protest as elections take place

Iranians in London gathered Friday in front of the Iranian consulate and embassy as the country held elections to choose a successor to the late President Ebrahim Raisi, who died in a helicopter crash in May.

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WATCH: Heavy rains cause deadly collapse at Indira Gandhi Airport

A portion of a canopy at New Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport's Terminal 1 collapsed early Friday due to heavy pre-monsoon rains, killing one person and injuring six others.

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Far-right leads in latest poll ahead of France's legislative elections

At least 289 seats are needed for a parliamentary majority, and National Rally is predicted to get between 260 and 295 seats.

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French leftist coalition hoping to be a block against far-right government

Europe • 5:20 PM

Left-wing voters hope that a new coalition will block the far right from winning the election, but with Macron's party calling it “extreme,” it could be difficult to galvanise voters.

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State of the Union: Rutte new NATO chief, EU accession talks with Ukraine

Europe • 5:00 PM

This edition of State of the Union focuses on Mark Rutte's appointment as the next NATO secretary general and the opening of EU accession talks with Ukraine

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Migrant detention facilities nearly built in Albania in controversial deal with Italy

Europe • 4:46 PM

The construction of two Italian migrant detention centres in Albania is underway with the facilities expected to open at the beginning of August.

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Latest news bulletin | June 28th – 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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Netanyahu has everything to lose and nothing to gain from deescalating

Once known as Mr Security, Netanyahu has made a career out of the persona he built for himself: the self-proclaimed "King Bibi" who can save Israel. Now, he'll do anything to ensure self-preservation, Shlomo Roiter Jesner writes.

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Why cinema finds itself alive and well in Bologna

Culture • 3:00 PM

Some say cinema is a dying art form but don't say that to anyone at Bologna's Ritrovato Festival, a celebration of carefully curated restored classics to be seen and experienced in one of the country's most beautiful settings.

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EU Commission’s health service may shed key food competencies: document

Business • 2:41 PM

Health department DG SANTE could suffer a remarkable power loss to its farm-focused rival DG AGRI, according to the latest draft of a reshuffle seen by Euronews.

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WATCH: Brazil faces backlash over proposed abortion law

Women’s rights defenders protested in São Paulo, urging the National Congress to discard a bill equating abortions after 22 weeks with homicide, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.

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Revenge travel fades away leaving European accommodations with a confidence boost

While "revenge travel" has sparked a resurgence in the European accommodation industry, the path ahead is uneven. Supporting smaller businesses is the way to preserve the cultural richness of Europe's hospitality landscape, Peter Lochbihler writes.

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'Russophobic' EU top job decisions 'bad' for ties with Russia, Kremlin says

Europe • 1:32 PM

EU leaders have nominated Ursula von der Leyen to remain as European Commission president and chosen Kaja Kallas as the next EU foreign policy chief.

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EU and NATO under new leadership: Who's who

Europe • 1:25 PM

The European Union is turning a new page in the same week when NATO appointed its new chief. Meet the key actors who will shape the next five years.

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Why did Hungary and Italy vote down EU top jobs?

Europe • 1:02 PM

The Conservative duo slammed the nomination process to elect EU high-level positions as undemocratic and misaligned with the outcome of the EU elections, which saw the right wing gaining prominence in the European Parliament.

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Can Cyprus cope with the current flow of asylum seekers?

Their massive arrival, especially until spring, has motivated a heated debate about the limits of reception in the country. Euronews Witness travelled there to listen to very different points of views.

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ChatGPT maker OpenAI and Microsoft facing legal fight over 'exploitative' copyright infringement

An American non-profit is suing OpenAI and Microsoft for allegedly breaching copyright law by using its material to train their AI models.

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Bolivian President Luis Arce denounces 'self-coup' claims as lies

Following a failed coup attempt, Bolivian President Luis Arce slammed the accusations that he orchestrated it himself, stating that the general who led the push to oust him acted independently.

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Sigourney Weaver to receive honorary Golden Lion Award at Venice Film Festival

Culture • 11:27 AM

The US actress will receive the award at the 81st edition of the festival, which takes place from 28 August – 7 September.

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What is Meloni's strategy in Brussels?

Europe • 11:22 AM

From kingmaker to troublemaker — Italian Prime Minister may have time to beef up her strategy in the pursuit of a significant European Commission portfolio before the first European Parliament plenary in July.

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Police push back protesters in Jerusalem calling for Israel government to accept Gaza truce

Thousands rallied in central Jerusalem, calling on the government to agree to a cease-fire deal with Hamas that would free dozens of hostages held by the militant group.

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Rock'n'roll sloths & lonely penguins: The best of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards (so far)

Culture • 11:05 AM

A three-headed giraffe and a rock’n’roll sloth. No, this isn’t our pitch for a new Pixar movie directed by David Lynch but some of the animals featured in the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards 2024. Here are some of the highlights so far.

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How the fall of Macron’s centrists has changed France’s political landscape

Europe • 11:02 AM

The French president has sold his party as a centrist force against extremism, but now he faces an uncertain election, and his strategy of pitting his presidential coalition against two extremes may no longer work with voters.

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Being a coffee drinker might be good for your heart health if you sit down all day for work

Business • 10:05 AM

Coffee might reduce the risks associated with sedentary behaviour, a new study showed. But it shouldn’t prevent you from taking active breaks.

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Latest news bulletin | June 28th – 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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Marilyn Monroe's former home declared historic landmark and safe from demolition

Culture • 9:59 AM

Marilyn Monroe’s Los Angeles home has been declared a historical cultural monument, making it safe from demolition.

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EU top jobs have been decided, what’s next?

Europe • 9:28 AM

With European leaders agreeing on the three names to fill the EU's top jobs, the wheels have been set in motion for the next five years in the European Union. What comes next?

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Who really is Jordan Bardella, the young far-right French politician?

Europe • 9:25 AM

Bardella’s journey from university drop-out to potential prime minister has astonished many, highlighting his meteoric rise in just a few years. Banking on a compelling rags-to-riches story, the reality is far more nuanced.

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Asylum seekers in Cyprus turn to charities amid far-right backlash

Cyprus has already paused the examination of asylum applications from Syrian citizens for 14 months.

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Peace and quiet: Can Marina Abramović get the Glastonbury crowds to be silent for 7 minutes?

Culture • 9:03 AM

The famous Serbian conceptual artist will take to the Pyramid Stage tonight for seven minutes of silence. Why? And can she pull it off?

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Passenger video reveals minutes after Slovakian train crash

Passenger Katarína Molnárová's video captures the aftermath of a train crash in Nové Zámky, Slovakia.

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Iranians begin voting to replace president killed in a helicopter crash

63-year-old Ebrahim Raisi died in the May 19 helicopter crash that also killed the country's foreign minister and others.

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Directors Veronika Franz & Severin Fiala talk 'The Devil’s Bath' and giving a voice to the voiceless

Culture • 7:45 AM

Euronews Culture sat down with directors Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala to discuss 'The Devil's Bath', which shines an unsettling light on a previously unexplored and dark chapter of European history.

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How Glastonbury has changed over the years - from those who remember it

Culture • 7:30 AM

On our first full day at the festival, we inspected the three main traditions of the festival that it’s kept to throughout the years: its literal traditions, its political edge, and its welfare drive.

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Behind the scenes at the EU top job summit | Radio Schuman

Europe • 7:01 AM

EU heads of state nominated Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa, and Kaja Kallas for key leadership positions as President of the European Commission, President of the European Council, and EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs, respectively.

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In rural France, far-right alliance seeks to expand its voter base

Europe • 6:30 AM

Some members of the right-wing party Les Républicains have joined the far-right, which has created a broader base of support across France. For some, it shows there is weaker support to block the far-right from government.

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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Des Teufels Bad' ('The Devil's Bath')

Culture • 6:15 AM

A period accurate and punishingly bleak portrait of female depression in 18th century Austria sounds like a lot. But 'The Devil’s Bath' is a layered and mesmerizing masterpiece that shouldn’t be missed.

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Heatwave expected in Italy this weekend with temperatures soaring to 40°C

Europe • 6:11 AM

After a recent spell of bad weather, the sun is returning and temperatures will spike, with a change of up to 15 degrees in some areas.

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From salmon-flavoured gin to chorizo-flavoured whisky: Is this Spain's most disruptive bartender?

Culture • 5:50 AM

From sweet to sour and all things in-between, Antonio Naranjo has very probably mixed it up and served it in glass, As a master mixologist, he seeks to combine weird and wonderful flavours to create incredible cocktails.

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London's Royal Academy Summer Exhibition presents mix of art stars and newcomers

Culture • 5:20 AM

From a sculpted athletic torso pierced by metal rods to a skull adorned with glittering decorations, the Royal Academy's eclectic Summer Exhibition has something for everyone.

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BP halts hiring new staff and puts break on renewable energy plans

Business • 5:00 AM

BP has revealed that this move was mainly due to increasing discontent amongst investors about the company’s green transition strategy.

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The Experience Economy: Consumers prioritise memories over material goods

Business • 5:00 AM

Priceless is no longer just advertising, it’s ‘a state of mind’

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Want to become the CEO of your finances? Here's what the experts say

Business • 5:00 AM

Young people can often be accused of having poor financial habits. However, data shows that many people in their 20s are already practising healthy spending habits. Euronews spoke to some financial experts for their views on how best to invest.

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Latest news bulletin | June 28th – 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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Biden stumbles and Trump tells tall tales during first election debate

The incumbent US president gave a disjointed performance against his Republican rival, Donald Trump, who repeated false claims as both fought to gain control of the political narrative in a tense debate.

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Bardella rips into Macron's French troops in Ukraine pitch during election debate

Europe • 1:37 AM

In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, opponents of Emmanuel Macron slammed him in a televised debate over his comment on not ruling out putting French troops on the ground in Ukraine.

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Stop and smell the art: Polish museum captures original scent of da Vinci's 'Lady with an Ermine'

Culture • 12:30 AM

At the National Museum in Kraków, Leonardo da Vinci can now put a smell on you.

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Why is Emmanuel Macron so disliked by French voters?

Europe • 12:01 AM

Analysts say that Macron's decision to dissolve parliament was not understood by French voters.

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Thursday, june 27, 2024

EU leaders agree top jobs, Meloni and Orbán hold out

Europe • 9:23 PM

Ursula von der Leyen, António Costa and Kaja Kallas have been nominated to lead the European Union in the next five years, despite opposition of the Italian and Hungarian leaders.

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Serbian police shut down festival promoting cultural exchange with Kosovo

Europe • 8:00 PM

The festival ban comes a day after the EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said no progress had been made during talks in Brussels towards implementing an EU-backed agreement towards normalising ties between Belgrade and Pristina.

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Train collides with bus in Slovakia, killing at least five people

Europe • 5:52 PM

The train was travelling from Prague to Budapest and was transporting about 100 passengers. At least five people were reported injured.

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WATCH: Myanmar monk's funeral sparks public outcry against military

The funeral of Bhaddanta Munindarbhivamsa, a senior monk fatally shot by Myanmar soldiers, drew hundreds, highlighting tensions with Myanmar's military and Buddhist clergy.

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WATCH: Heavy rain causes deadly train derailment in northern Russia

A passenger train derailment in northern Russia killed at least two people and left one person missing, according to Russian Railways on Thursday.

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Ukraine's NATO membership is 'our duty', Estonian PM Kallas says

Europe • 4:09 PM

The Estonian leader is one of Europe's most outspoken critics of Moscow and is tipped to become the new EU’s foreign policy chief, taking over from Spain's Josep Borrell.

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Latest news bulletin | June 27th – 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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WATCH: Key moments in Bolivia's coup attempt captured on video

In a dramatic sequence of events in Bolivia, videos have emerged that chronicle the failed coup attempt and the strong support for President Luis Arce.

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EPP environment lead calls for delay to anti-deforestation law

Business • 3:45 PM

The head of environment policy for the centre-right European People's Party, which emerged victorious in recent EU elections, has called for a two-year delay to market restrictions aimed at discouraging deforestation outside the EU.

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Ukraine's Zelenskyy signs security pact with EU during Brussels visit

Europe • 3:27 PM

The Ukrainian leader's visit to Brussels during a summit of EU leaders came days after the country held its first membership talks with the bloc.

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Matisse masterpiece to be returned to heirs of Jewish family who fled Nazi Germany

Culture • 3:00 PM

German Jewish family hails 'symbolic justice' after investigation proves ownership of Matisse painting sold 83-years old by holocaust victim to fund escape from Nazi persecution.

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Can von der Leyen muster majority backing of European Parliament?

Europe • 2:59 PM

Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen's reappointment by the European Council proceeded as smoothly as expected, with the attention now turning to the European Parliament, where she must secure the necessary votes to seal a new mandate.

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Publishers are signing big-ticket deals with OpenAI, but at what cost?

Business • 2:53 PM

Let’s hope, for the good of the press and all the things that rely on it — civic life, democracy, and so on — that the media execs signing big deals with OpenAI are indeed making the right bet with Big Tech this time around, Jonah Prousky writes.

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WATCH: Protests persist in Nairobi despite president's concessions

Tear gas filled Nairobi's streets on Thursday amid a heavy security presence ahead of protests against a controversial finance bill.

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AI Olympics: US broadcaster says news items will be commented on by AI-generated voice

Culture • 2:21 PM

NBC is giving the Paris Olympic Games an unlikely twist: an AI-generated voice.

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Climate action back in EU’s policy priorities for the next term – leak

Europe • 2:15 PM

Idea of scrapping green priorities unveiled in a previous leak unleashed backlash from environmentalists and lawmakers but a new leak on the Strategic Agenda reveals EU leaders' intention to continue pushing for EU climate action.

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Vox backs Le Pen as Spain keeps an eye on French elections

Europe • 2:07 PM

In the run-up to the first round of French elections on Sunday, Spain's premier far-right party is hoping for a result that will amplify its own message.

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