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Global Europe 18-07-2024

Netherlands commemorates 10th anniversary of downing of MH17 airline

Est. 3min

The Netherlands commemorated on Wednesday (17 July) the 298 victims of flight MH17 that was shot down over Ukraine 10 years ago with a ceremony attended by the bereaved and representatives from Malaysia, Australia, Britain, Belgium and Ukraine.

Europe's East 18-07-2024

Germany to halve military aid for Ukraine despite possible Trump White House

Est. 4min

Germany plans to halve its military aid to Ukraine next year, despite concerns that US support for Kyiv could potentially diminish if Republican candidate Donald Trump returns to the White House.

Global Europe 18-07-2024

Trump’s running mate J.D. Vance introduces himself as working class hero

Est. 6min

Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate, US Senator J.D. Vance, presented himself to the nation on Wednesday night (17 July) as the son of a forgotten industrial Ohio town who will fight for the working class if elected in November.

Global Europe 18-07-2024

Baltic countries close their borders to Belarus-registered cars

Est. 1min

Estonia and Lithuania said on Wednesday (17 July) they would no longer allow Belarus-registered cars to enter through checkpoints on their borders with Russia or Belarus, citing European Union sanctions against the country.

Brexit 18-07-2024

British, Irish PMs seek to reset strained ties over pints of Guinness

Est. 2min

New British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Irish counterpart Simon Harris sought to usher in improved relations with pints of Guinness on Wednesday (17 July), promising to work together closely on Northern Ireland and on healing Brexit wounds.

Global Europe 17-07-2024

US received intel of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, CNN reports

Est. 3min

The US received intelligence in recent weeks about an Iranian plot to assassinate former President Donald Trump, CNN said on Tuesday (16 July), and a US official said the Secret Service shared details of an increased threat with the Trump campaign.

Climate change 17-07-2024

Greece restricts outdoor work as temperatures soar again

Est. 2min

Greece has ordered some businesses not to let their employees perform heavy outdoor duties during afternoon hours this week as the country sizzles in yet another heat wave.

Global Europe 17-07-2024

Former Trump rivals endorse him in show of unity at Republican convention

Est. 5min

Donald Trump's former leading rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis, offered full-throated endorsements of his candidacy at the party's convention on Tuesday (16 July).

Global Europe 17-07-2024

US Senator Menendez convicted at corruption trial, cementing political downfall

Est. 5min

US Senator Bob Menendez was convicted on Tuesday (16 July) on all 16 criminal counts he faced including bribery at his corruption trial in Manhattan federal court, completing the once-powerful New Jersey Democrat's dramatic downfall.

Romania sees initial contract to buy F-35 fighter jets, defence ministry says

Est. 2min

Romania expects to sign a government-to-government agreement with the United States to purchase latest-generation F-35 fighter jets as early as this fall, the defence ministry said on Tuesday (16 July).

Global Europe 16-07-2024

German-linked logistics firm helped sanctioned Russian manufacturers

Est. 9min

Soon after Russian forces invaded Ukraine in February 2022, freight shipper Hellmann Worldwide Logistics informed staff at its Moscow business it was pulling out of Russia. Some people who had worked for the German company saw an opportunity.

Global Europe 16-07-2024

French left targets speaker role as struggles to form government

Est. 3min

Some lawmakers in France's left-wing bloc said they should focus on winning the speaker's role to show they have command over parliament even though they are well short of a majority and are struggling to form a government after a snap election.

Global Europe 16-07-2024

EU imposes sanctions on five Israeli individuals and three entities

Est. 2min

The EU announced sanctions on Monday (15 July) against five Israeli individuals and three entities, describing them as responsible for "serious and systematic human rights abuses" against Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.

Non-discrimination 16-07-2024

Jubilant Spaniards greet Euro 2024 winners, team praised for fostering unity

Est. 2min

Waving flags and dressed in Spain's red and yellow colours, tens of thousands of people jubilantly greeted the country's triumphant Euro 2024 men's football team on Monday during a parade in Madrid.

Europe's East 16-07-2024

Ukraine’s mobilisation campaign picks up despite faltering enthusiasm

Est. 5min

Seeing the military patrol handing out call-up papers on the outskirts of Kyiv, one man slipped into a nearby store. Another refused to even stop for the officers. Others, however, quietly obliged.

Global Europe 16-07-2024

Israel launches new Gaza strikes after weekend attack kills scores in safe zone

Est. 7min

Israel struck the southern and central Gaza Strip on Monday (15 July) to put more pressure on Hamas, following a weekend strike targeting the militant group's leadership, which killed scores of Palestinians who had sought shelter in a makeshift camp.

Global Europe 16-07-2024

Trump appears with bandaged ear at Republican convention

Est. 6min

Donald Trump made a triumphant entrance during the first night of the Republican National Convention on Monday (15 July), receiving a raucous ovation from the party faithful two days after a would-be assassin's bullet grazed his right ear.

Global Europe 16-07-2024

Zelenskyy eyes second peace summit, says Russia should attend

Est. 4min

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Monday (15 July) he aimed to have a plan ready in November to enable Kyiv to hold a second international summit on his vision of peace in Ukraine, and he said representatives of Russia should attend.

Global Europe 15-07-2024

Trump assassination attempt: Focus on Secret Service

Est. 5min

The US Secret Service was under intense scrutiny after a gunman managed to evade its agents and open fire on former President Donald Trump at a political rally, with Republican leaders vowing swift investigations and President Joe Biden calling for an independent review.

Global Europe 15-07-2024

Hamas says it has not left ceasefire talks after Israeli attacks

Est. 4min

A senior Hamas official said on Sunday (14 July) that the Islamist group has not withdrawn from ceasefire talks with Israel after this weekend's deadly attacks in Gaza that Israel said had targeted the group's military leader Mohammed Deif.

Global Europe 15-07-2024

Russia accuses Biden administration of creating atmosphere for attack on Trump

Est. 4min

The Kremlin said on Sunday (14 July) it did not believe the US administration was responsible for Saturday's assassination attempt on US presidential candidate Donald Trump, but accused it of creating an atmosphere that provoked the attack.

Global Europe 15-07-2024

Biden asks Americans to ‘cool it down’ after Trump shooting

Est. 6min

US President Joe Biden used the formal setting of the White House Oval Office on Sunday (14 July) to ask Americans to lower the political temperature and remember they are neighbors after a would-be assassin wounded Republican rival Donald Trump.

Global Europe 14-07-2024

Gaza officials say 90 Palestinians killed as Israel targets Hamas military chief

Est. 6min

An Israeli airstrike killed at least 90 Palestinians in a designated humanitarian zone in Gaza on Saturday (13 July), the enclave's health ministry said, in an attack that Israel said targeted Hamas military chief Mohammed Deif.

Global Europe 13-07-2024

European leaders defend Biden NATO summit gaffes, media say he’s done

Est. 4min

European leaders defended US President Joe Biden after a number of gaffes during a NATO summit while the continent's media took them as further evidence he was not fit to defeat Donald Trump in November's presidential election.