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Iraqi officials try to identify 18 bodies from shopping centre fire
Gaza Christians killed in Israeli strike laid to rest
Israel refuses to renew visas for agency heads in Gaza, UN says
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Wildfire near Madrid sends smoke over capital and forces evacuations
Syrian troops to return to Suwayda after renewed Druze-Bedouin clashes
North Korea halts foreign tourism at beach resort weeks after opening
Macron visits Tour de France as Pogačar wins stage 12 at Hautacam
House backs Trump's massive public media and foreign aid budget cuts
Trump diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency after leg swelling
Trump orders release of Epstein files as 2003 letter emerges
Heavy monsoon rains in east Pakistan kill 54 people in 24 hours
Brussels boosts external action budget to tackle global issues
Climate researcher: Hungary's extreme weather due to global heating
France withdraws from Senegal, ending military presence in West Africa
Syrian forces withdraw from Sweida after ceasefire goes into effect
Israeli strike on Gaza Catholic church kills two and injures several
Russia strikes shopping centre in eastern Ukraine with 500-kg bomb
Newly opened mall in Iraq destroyed by fire, killing dozens
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German prosecutors widen probe in Hamburg child suicide network case
Hamburg prosecutors are investigating a 20-year-old man accused of driving children to suicide through an online network. He faces 123 charges, including murder and rape.
Fire at Iraqi shopping centre kills more than 60 and injures dozens
Over 60 people died and dozens were injured in a shopping centre blaze in the eastern Iraqi city of Kut. An investigation and legal actions are in progress.
WATCH: Fire destroys main stage at Belgium’s Tomorrowland festival
A major fire broke out on Wednesday at the Tomorrowland festival site in Boom, Belgium, just days before its official opening. Footage shared online shows towering flames engulfing the iconic stage.
Danish universities reject foreign researchers amid espionage fears
Danish universities are rejecting foreign researchers, especially from Russia, Iran and China, over high espionage threats. Aarhus University has already rejected 24 applicants this year.
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US brokered steps to bring an end to Syria clashes, Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced steps on Wednesday to end clashes in Syria involving the Druze minority after Israel intervened, striking the Syrian Defence Ministry.
Is Libya's General Khalifa Haftar really that powerful?
After an EU delegation was humiliated by the commander in control of large swaths of eastern Libya, Euronews explores Haftar’s fall, then rise to power and who is helping him maintain it.
An average of 28 kids die daily in Gaza, UNICEF tells Security Council
UNICEF Executive Director Catherine Russell on Wednesday said each of Gaza's one million children has faced immense suffering. According to Russell, these children will face lifelong impacts.
Latest news bulletin | July 17th – Morning
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Gunmen kill at least 20 people in an attack in central Nigeria
No one immediately claimed responsibility for the killings, but such attacks are common in Nigeria’s north where local herders and farmers often clash over limited access to land and water.
Thai woman arrested in sex scandal that saw nine monks expelled
Wilawan Emsawat allegedly seduced and blackmailed several Buddhist monks to rake in large payments worth millions of euros over three years.
WATCH: Moment Israeli strikes hit Syrian Defence Ministry in Damascus
The Israeli military carried out rare airstrikes deep inside Damascus on Wednesday, targeting Syria’s Defence Ministry headquarters amid ongoing clashes in the country’s south.
Men race through Fukuoka with one-tonne floats at summer festival
In Fukuoka, southwest Japan, the centuries-old Hakata Gion Yamakasa Festival came to a roaring finale on Tuesday as teams of men raced through city streets carrying one-tonne floats.
Key coalition partner quits Israeli government over military draft
The political turmoil comes as Israel and Hamas are negotiating a US-backed ceasefire proposal for Gaza.
Children among dead as Israeli strikes hit Gaza City and Khan Younis
At least 41 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Israeli strikes across Gaza, according to hospital officials.
Turkish court convicts Istanbul mayor of insulting an official
Ekrem İmamoğlu is already in pre-trial detention on separate charges against him, but has now been given an extra prison sentence.
Rival leaders of divided Cyprus seek progress on future
Republic of Cyprus' Deputy Government Spokesman Yannis Antoniou told Euronews the aim was a "comprehensive solution to the Cyprus problem".
Russia launches 400 drones overnight in latest attacks on Ukraine
A wave of Russian drone and missile strikes hit four Ukrainian cities overnight, injuring at least 15 people and damaging civilian infrastructure, Ukrainian officials said.
At least 20 killed in stampede at aid site in Gaza, US group says
The Gaza Humanitarian Foundation accused Hamas of fomenting panic and spreading misinformation that led to the violence, but provided no evidence.
Syria and Druze leaders agree to ceasefire after Israeli strikes
Earlier on Wednesday, Israeli forces struck the Syrian General Staff compound in Damascus, citing concerns over violence against the Druze minority. Two civilians were injured in the airstrike.
US ambassador attends Netanyahu trial to show support from Trump
US ambassador Mike Huckabee's appearance at Netanyahu’s corruption trial follows Trump's call for Israel to throw out the case or pardon the Israeli PM.
Iran regime to change but not towards democracy, veteran diplomat says
Alan Eyre, a veteran US diplomat, believes the recent Iran-Israel conflict will militarise Tehran further and diminish the influence of reformists.
Drone attacks salvo strikes multiple oil fields in Iraqi Kurdistan
Three oil fields in Iraqi Kurdistan were targeted by explosive drones on Wednesday, causing material damage without casualties.
Iceland volcano erupts, forcing evacuations near Blue Lagoon
A volcanic eruption early Wednesday near Sundhnúksgígar forced the evacuation of Grindavík and disrupted tourism at Iceland’s popular Blue Lagoon geothermal spa.
Latest news bulletin | July 16th – Midday
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New Jersey begins recovery after deadly flash floods
Authorities confirmed that two people died in Plainfield, New Jersey, when their car was swept away by flash floods during a powerful storm.
Terror to tourism? Hostage-style video invites visitors to Afghanistan
Darkly comic videos made by a tour agency and shared by Taliban-linked accounts on social media are encouraging people to travel to Afghanistan.
Olympic and Paralympic medals for 2026 revealed in Venice
The official medals for the 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games were unveiled in Venice on Tuesday, carried by boat to the Palazzo Balbi on the Grand Canal.
Latest news bulletin | July 16th – Morning
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UN finds child malnutrition rates have doubled in Gaza since March
Hunger has been rising among Gaza’s more than 2 million Palestinians since Israel broke a ceasefire in March to resume the war and banned all food and other supplies from entering Gaza.
World’s oldest marathon runner dies at 114 after being hit by a car
A torchbearer for the 2012 London Olympics, Singh took up running at the age of 89 as a way to get over depression after his wife and son died in quick succession in India.
Roman mosaic stolen by Nazi officer during WWII returned to Pompeii
A Roman-era mosaic panel featuring an erotic motif was officially returned today to the Archaeological Park of Pompeii after more than 80 years in Germany.
Deadly airstrikes hit Gaza, killing dozens of people overnight
Several neighbourhoods in Gaza City came under heavy Israeli airstrikes early Tuesday, with footage showing widespread destruction and mourning at local hospitals.
Trump faces MAGA backlash over Epstein files and arms for Ukraine
US President Donald Trump has spent years encouraging dark or harmful conspiracy theories, and that strategy may now come back to bite him.
Latest news bulletin | July 15th – Evening
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Dozens killed in sectarian violence and airstrike in southern Syria
Heavy fighting and an Israeli airstrike have led to casualties in Syria’s Sweida province, in a sharp escalation of regional and sectarian tensions.
UK secretly resettled thousands of Afghans after major data leak
The details of nearly 19,000 Afghans who had applied to move to the UK after the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan were released in error in 2022.
India orders airlines to inspect Boeing models after Air India crash
The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed on 12 June shortly after take-off, killing all but one of the 242 people on board, as well as 19 people on the ground.
New US weapons deal: What will Ukraine receive and who will pay for it
In a sharp 180-degree turn on US support for Ukraine, Donald Trump announced that the Washington will send more weapons to Kyiv, two weeks after US military assistance to Ukraine was paused, allegedly due to low stockpiles.
Sámi artists perform at midnight sun rap festival in Finland
A music festival in Utsjoki, Finland, is bringing together rap artists from across the region, including performers using the Indigenous Sámi language.
Syrian Druze leader accuses government of breaking ceasefire
The unrest in Syria's Sweida province began with tit-for-tat kidnappings between members of the Druze minority and Sunni Bedouins.
Severe storms cause widespread flooding across New York, New Jersey
Heavy rain and flash flooding swept across parts of the US Northeast on Monday night, causing major travel disruptions and emergency declarations across several states.
Latest news bulletin | July 15th – Midday
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Ukrainian artist paints icons on ammo boxes to boost soldiers' morale
A 71-year-old Ukrainian artist is using a paintbrush instead of a rifle to support the army, turning ammunition boxes into religious icons he donates to frontline soldiers.
Netanyahu's coalition under pressure as ultra-Orthodox party quits
The departure of United Torah Judaism leaves Netanyahu with a razor thin majority in a government coalition dominated by two far-right parties.
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