More than 750 migrants intercepted south of Greek island of Gavdos
Greece’s national coast guard say they’ve conducted multiple successful operations where hundreds of illegal migrants were intercepted and safely transported to shore. Read more at Read More
Poland set to reintroduce checks on borders with Germany, Lithuania amid spike in illegal migration
Poland is introducing temporary border controls with Germany and Lithuania from 7 July. The decision was announced by Prime Minister Tusk in response to Germany’s handling of migrants. Read More
Spain’s San Fermin bull-running festival begins with a firework blast looking to ‘Free Palestine’
The nine-day festival is famed for its “encierros,” or bull runs, which, starting on Monday, will see thousands of people sprint to avoid six bulls charging along a winding cobblestoned…
BRICS summit opens in Brazil with key leaders notably absent
BRICS leaders set to discuss key global political issues in Rio de Janeiro, but questions over the bloc’s cohesion arise as Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin…
Latest news bulletin | July 6th – Evening
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Thousands celebrate and pay tribute to the Dalai Lama as the global symbol turns 90
The birthday party capped a week of celebrations, during which the Nobel Peace Prize winner said he plans to reincarnate after his death, ending years of speculation that he might…
At least five people killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine’s Donetsk and Kherson regions
Russian military reportedly targeted residential areas and social and key infrastructure in several oblast communities, according to the Ukrainian authorities. Read More
Latest news bulletin | July 6th – Midday
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Hidden paintings and radical art: Why Zurich should be your next cultural escape
While Basel shines during art week, Zurich offers travellers a year-round creative scene and cultural discoveries. Read More
Europe’s summer is getting longer: Heat now lasts up to 5 months in cities like Athens and Tirana
Prolonged hot weather is reshaping Europe’s cities, as temperatures above 32°C stretch into autumn.Read More