German police shoot man armed with an axe in Hamburg
German police said on Sunday they shot and wounded a man who was threatening them with an axe and a firebomb in the northern city of Hamburg.
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Hamburg police shoot man with axe ahead of Euros match
Police say they shot and injured the man, ahead of a Euro 2024 match between the Netherlands and Poland.
Security forces 'kill' IS hostage takers in Russian detention centre
Security forces killed inmates who had taken two members of staff hostage at the centre in Rostov-on-Don, state news agency RIA Novosti reported.
Latest news bulletin | June 16th – Midday
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Hostage drama unfolds at Russian detention centre
At least two prison staff are freed after being taken hostage at a pre-trial detention centre.
Trump confuses doctor's name whilst accusing Biden of cognitive decline
Trump suggested Biden 'take a cognitive test' - only to mis-name the doctor who administered his own cognitive test when he was president.
Western leaders reject Russia's peace offer
Vladimir Putin had said that Russia would end its war if Ukraine withdrew troops from four regions annexed by the Kremlin and didn't join NATO.
Hajj pilgrims endure 47 degrees in Saudi Arabia
Water misting systems are one way the authorities are trying to cool pilgrims who face soaring heat at this year's Hajj in Mecca.
Major summit to flesh out Ukraine peace proposal
More than 90 countries and global institutions hope to reach agreement on nuclear security and food exports.
Israeli military announce a 'tactical pause' in fighting to allow aid through
All the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.
‘Bad for tourism’: Why travel agents say the new EU Entry/Exit system could be delayed again
From ferry companies to flight-free travel agents, there is confusion and scepticism about the new scheme.
‘Historical stigma and ignorance’: Why is Europe struggling to focus on adult ADHD?
Despite its prevalence, ADHD remains widely misunderstood and underdiagnosed in Europe, particularly among adults.
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‘The time of the whole car city is over’: How is Paris encouraging walking and cycling?
From big picnics to car-free days and new cycle lanes, Paris is speeding ahead with sustainable transport initiatives.
Two Swedish citizens released by Iran reunited with families in Stockholm
European Union diplomat Johan Floderus and another man, Saeed Azizi, were released by Iran in exchange for Iranian national Hamid Nouri who was convicted in Stockholm of committing war crimes over his part in 1988 mass executions in the Islamic Republic.
Nuclear safety, food security on agenda for second day of Ukraine peace summit
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy predicted “history being made” that aims to plot the first steps toward peace even though experts and critics don't expect any major breakthroughs because Russia isn't attending.
Switzerland beat Hungary 3-1 with wins for Spain and Italy at 2024 Euros
Italy finished 2-1 against Albania in Dortmund while in Berlin it was a 3-0 finish in the Spain-Croatia game.
'Bring everyone back home': Thousands in Tel Aviv demand release of hostages held by Hamas
Since Israel launched its military offensive in Gaza, more than 100 hostages were released during a weeklong ceasefire in November last year. But efforts to strike a new truce deal which would include an exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners have so far stalled.
Switzerland Peace Summit: Zelenskyy could present peace plan to Russia
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said he would first ensure approval of peace deal from the dozens of leaders attending the peace summit in Switzerland.
Putin peace terms slammed at Ukraine summit
Leaders from Italy and Germany called the Russian president's plan "propaganda" and "dictatorial".
Eight Israeli soldiers killed in southern Gaza
Israel's military said Saturday that eight soldiers were killed in southern Gaza in the deadliest attack on Israeli forces in months.
Ukraine's president says 'history being made' at Swiss peace summit
The summit aims to plot the first steps toward peace in Ukraine even though analysts don't expect any major breakthroughs because Russia is absent.
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Italy's Meloni plays down G7 abortion row
There are reports of tensions over the wording of the final statement from this year's summit.
Sweden says Russian warplane violated its airspace
According to Sweden's Armed Forces, the Swedish Air Force intercepted the Russian military aircraft on Saturday.
Iranian convicted of war crimes freed in Swedish swap
Hamid Noury has returned to Tehran in exchange for two Swedish citizens detained by Iran.
Iran and Sweden swap prisoners: a diplomat for a judiciary official
Iran released a Swedish diplomat arrested in 2022, whilst Sweden released an Iranian official convicted of war crimes in 1988.
Switzerland's massive security effort at the Ukraine peace conference
Maintaining security for more than 50 heads of state and government is not an easy matter, and Switzerland has deployed up to 4,000 soldiers to do so.
Which countries are home to the most educated people in Europe?
The proportion of the population with a higher education degree is higher in Nordic and Baltic countries, with women overall being the most educated.
IOC gives 14 Russians, 11 Belarusians neutral status in Paris Olympics
The IOC approved 14 athletes from Russia and 11 Belarusians with neutral status to compete at the Paris Olympics in their first round of decisions.
Cooking up a treat in the UK – land of food innovation
Time was when Europeans thought British cuisine consisted of not much more than soggy fish and chips, swilled down by a warm pint of bitter (beer). That was, in fact, not so long ago, and some on European mainland still rather snobbishly (and wrongly) give a Gallic shrug at the
Princess of Wales makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Kate Middleton waved to the crowd from Buckingham Palace's balcony, in her first public appearance since her cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
Peter Pellegrini is sworn in as Slovakia's new president
The ceremony took place amid heightened security after the assassination attempt on his close ally, populist Prime Minister Robert Fico, a month ago.
German police shoot dead man who stabbed three people at Euros party
The attacker killed one person in a housing estate before entering a private garden party in the eastern city of Magdeburg.