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Trump announces Israel-Iran ceasefire

The president said it would begin just after midnight, after a conflict that lasted 12 days and the U.S. joined over the weekend.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump announces 'complete and total' ceasefire between Israel and Iran

Trump praised both Israel and Iran for having the β€œstamina, courage and intelligence” to end what could’ve been a years-long war capable of destroying the entire Middle East.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

After US attack on Iran, Germany in diplomatic no-man's-land

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended the US attacks on Iran. Once again, Germany was not informed in advance of the attack plans.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Canada signs defense pact with EU

The partnership will help both Ottawa and Brussels to deliver NATO's new capability requirements.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Iran-Israel war: What tools are used to censor reporting?

Accessing independent information is impossible in Iran at the moment. In Israel, videos showing military targets and destruction are censored, but observers warn that broader conflict reporting is also curbed.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Metsola’s return from Mideast up in air amid Iranian counterstrikes

Iran's response to U.S. attacks on its nuclear facilities shut down air travel across the region.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Trump convenes Situation Room meeting as Iran claims attack on US base in Qatar

The attacks indicate a dangerous new phase in the Israel-Iran conflict that could pull in the broader region.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Macron: US strikes on Iran aren’t legal

European leaders are walking a tightrope between condemning Tehran's nuclear program while calling for restraint.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU lets Israel make nice on Gaza, despite damning report

Israel could avoid trade sanctions if it let food into Gaza, despite its earlier crimes of "starvation ... apartheid", EU countries have indicated.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Iran launches retaliatory strike at US base in Qatar

Iran has responded to US strikes over the weekend with its own strikes against Al Udeid air base in Qatar. Meanwhile, Israel has said it is carrying out strikes in Iran with "unprecedented intensity." DW has more.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Wreck of sunken luxury yacht Bayesian to be examined

Tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and daughter were among seven people killed when boat went down off coast of Italy.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

BBC launches Polish language news service

New service to deliver independent and impartial news for Polish-speaking audiences.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

US attack on Iran: Germany in diplomatic no man's land

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has defended the US attacks on Iran. Germany had not been informed in advance.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

EU to revisit suspension of partnership with Israel over violations in Gaza

The EU's 27 foreign affairs ministers were expected to respond to a recent review of the EU-Israel Association Agreement which found "indications" that Israel breached its human rights obligations with actions in Gaza.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Slovakia cites European Parliament move in calling Kremlin-style bill β€˜legitimate’

"This is not an attack on civil society ... but a move to strengthen public trust through greater oversight and accountability," Slovak official says.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

Watch: The young Canadian robotics team building confidence through code

Education Manager Samantha Wong mentors a group of young engineers at The STEAM Project in Richmond Hill, Canada.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

China calls for global efforts to defuse tensions over vital Strait of Hormuz

Chinese foreign affairs spokesperson issued an appeal during a press briefing in Beijing following US calls for China to intervene with Iran on the vital global waterway.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany's Merz says Europe must end US defense 'free-ride'

The chancellor says, "Europeans must become stronger on our own" as Germany invests record sums in defense and infrastructure. Follow DW for more.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Latest news bulletin | June 23rd – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Wildfires rage on Greek island of Chios

A state of emergency is declared and an arson investigation launched after five separate fires were sparked within hours.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: BBC Europe favicon BBC Europe

Czech election favorite BabiΕ‘ in jeopardy as court overturns fraud acquittal

The populist former PM faces a retrial on an alleged 2 million EU subsidy fraud.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Politico Europe favicon Politico Europe

EU and Canada sign defence pact and 'compare notes' on Trump tariffs

The EU and Canada signed a defence and security deal at a summit in Brussels on Monday, with the two sides also "comparing notes" on their tortuous ongoing trade talks with the Donald Trump administration.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Dutch police break up climate protest near The Hague ahead of NATO summit

Over the weekend, hundreds of people took to the streets of The Hague in protest against NATO's defence spending and the threat of war with Iran.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

UK to ban activist group Palestine Action after sabotage of military planes

The British government's announcement came as protesters in support of Palestine Action clashed with police during a demonstration in London.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Bezos wedding in Venice draws Greenpeace protest

The tech mogul is marrying Lauren Sanchez in a wedding with star-studded guests, but some say they are not welcome. The celebrations are expected to last three days, and it's unclear when Bezos and Sanchez will arrive.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Rutte: NATO's new 5% target is 'quantum leap' to improve air defence and buy 'thousands' of tanks

The crisis unfolding in the Middle East is expected to create a showdown over the summit where allies will announce a new defence spending target of 5% of GDP.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Have US strikes β€˜obliterated’ Iran’s three main nuclear facilities, as Trump claims?

Post-strike satellite images from the three targets of Operation Midnight Hammer provide a first glimpse into the damage inflicted on Iran’s nuclear facilities.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Germany: Immigrant education levels at new high

Immigrants to Germany and the European Union are more highly educated than ever before, according to a new German study.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Last-minute U-turn on greenwashing law triggers major EU row

The EU Commission's last-minute decision to pull its anti-greenwashing law was slammed by MEPS on Monday. The commission must be "impartial" and "cannot take instructions from political groups," warned liberal MEP Sandro Gozi.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Why the Strait of Hormuz remains critical for the global economy

This narrow shipping route in the Gulf region sees one-fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passing through, fuelling a big part of the global economy. And Iran controls its northern side.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

Kirsty Coventry becomes IOC's first female president

Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry was elected as the first woman and the first person from Africa to the post of International Olympic Committee president in March. She has now taken over from Thomas Bach of Germany.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Deutsche Welle (DW) favicon Deutsche Welle (DW)

Mystery of Boeing cargo flights from Belgium to Israel

A Boeing 747 cargo plane that flies from Belgium in and out of Israel's wartime airspace is carrying mostly fish, not weapons, the Israeli airline says, while no one in Belgium cares to check.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: EU Observer favicon EU Observer

Greece plans to deploy navy ships off Libya to 'send a message' to migrant smugglers

Greece saw a spike in migrant arrivals last week, with 731 migrants arriving on the islands of Crete and Gavdos in a 24 hour period.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

From pipelines to pistachios: Shared climate solutions take root at Eco Expo Central Asia

As climate pressures mount, Eco Expo Central Asia highlighted a shift from pledges to partnerships, with countries across the region aligning on green action.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews

This is why you probably don’t need foods with added protein, according to nutritionists

Nutritionists say that if you are getting enough food, you are probably getting enough protein.

Published on: June 23, 2025 | Source: Euronews favicon Euronews