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'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.
How do EU countries want to tackle youth smoking?
Over the past years political representatives and public health experts have been sounding the alarm over the increased number of young people, particularly minors using tobacco based products and e-cigarettes on a regular basis. The European Commission has set standards for
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Over two million Muslim pilgrims expected in Mecca for Hajj
Hajj is one of the largest religious gatherings on earth and the Saudi authorities are expecting more than two million pilgrims.
Nature law vote a litmus test for post-election Green Deal support
Environment ministers are to hold a public debate on the stalled Nature Restoration Law, in what EU environment commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius warns in an exclusive interview could be the last chance to unblock the central EU Green Deal file before a key UN biodiversity
Museum removes Monet and Van Gogh paintings over Nazi looting fears
One of Switzerland's leading museums took the decision after new guidelines were introduced on stolen art.
Millwall and Montenegro goalkeeper Sarkic dies aged 26
The Montenegro Football Association described Sarkic as an "eternally smiling guy".
US launches wave of strikes on Houthi rebel targets in Yemen
The US-led campaign against Iran-backed Houthi rebels has turned into the most intense running sea battle the Navy has faced since World War II, according to experts.
The best things to do and see (or watch) in Europe this week
Art Basel, Pixar's 'Inside Out 2', and a return to Westeros with a new series of 'House of the Dragon' - here's what to see, do and listen to this weekend.
Russia notably absent as Swiss peace summit starts
Swiss officials hosting the conference say more than 50 heads of state and government will attend - but not from Russia or China.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa re-elected for second term
Ramaphosa was re-elected after his party struck a dramatic late coalition deal with a former political foe just hours before the vote.
Extinction Rebellion protesters chain themselves up outside G7 summit
One protester accused G7 leaders of “taking no measures” while another stressed the need for “radical action”.
Study links ultra-processed foods to higher cardiovascular disease risk and mortality
Researchers looked at the impact of a range of “plant-based” ultra-processed foods on your health, which confirmed other findings that link processed foods to health problems.
In Germany for Euro 2024? Here's what food you should have in each host city
Hopping to Berlin for the final? Make sure to grab currywurst on your way to the stadium.
Russia deliberately flooding newsrooms with fake content to overwhelm fact-checkers, study says
A new report says that the scheme also seeks to amplify certain fake narratives by having reporters publish their debunks and share them far and wide.
Moving masterpieces: A look back at BMW's most iconic Art Cars to celebrate Le Mans
As anticipation builds for this year's Le Mans endurance race, we explore the history and evolution of BMW's iconic Art Car project.
Rare wild horses back on Kazakhstan’s Golden Steppe after being saved from extinction
These endangered Przewalski's horses are part of an effort to return the species to the Central Asian plains they once roamed.
Midsummer parties and rare seals: How to experience the magic of Finnish Lakeland by e-bike
Saimaa is the largest of Finland’s 188,000 lakes. Here's how to enjoy its best parts in a day by e-bike.
Brussels, my love? French politics stirs up Brussels
In this edition, we break down what the results of the EP elections will mean for the EU's future.
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NATO agrees security assistance and training plan for Ukraine
NATO Defence Ministers have concluded a two-day meeting to prepare for the alliance’s summit in Washington DC in July. They discussed strengthening NATO’s deterrence and defence and support for Ukraine. The ministers agreed a plan on how NATO will lead the coordination of
Senior WFP official warns of 'catastrophe' in southern Gaza as conflict continues
Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled again with Washington saying it doesn’t expect an agreement in the near future due to the fact that a globally supported US-backed proposal has not been fully embraced by either side.
Zelensky seeks show of support at giant Ukraine peace summit
The hosts Switzerland hope the talks will bring progress towards peace, but Russia is not attending.
Pope attends G7 summit in historic first, warns of dangers of AI
The pontiff brought his moral authority to bear on the G7, invited by host Italy to address a special session on the perils and promises of AI.