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Jailed Istanbul mayor in court over prosecutor 'threat'
Istanbul's jailed mayor has appeared in court charged with threatening the city's public prosecutor. Ekrem Imamoglu β the leading political rival to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan β faces several investigations.
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European stock markets opened higher despite escalating Israel-Iran conflict
The major European stock indexes opened slightly higher while oil prices stayed elevated due to the uncertainty around the Israel-Iran crisis.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Europe's Green parties are looking for a new lease of life
After a string of disappointing election results, European Green parties appear to be in decline. More than 40 of their leaders recently met in Brussels in an attempt to revive their fortunes.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:The protesters and residents pushing back on tourism in Barcelona
Hostility towards tourists in Spain grows as locals complain of being forced out of their own cities.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Italian museum reports couple to police for damaging precious 'Van Gogh chair'
The museum has reported the incident to police and released CCTV footage as a warning to respect art in public spaces.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:In pictures: Aftermath of Israeli strikes on Iran's military and nuclear sites
Satellite imagery analysed by the Associated Press confirms significant damage to Iranian missile bases and nuclear facilities following a series of Israeli airstrikes since Friday.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Israel-Iran crisis: How vital is the Strait of Hormuz for oil market?
Tensions between Israel and Iran have raised fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for global oil and LNG. Experts warn that even the threat of closure could rattle markets and push energy prices sharply higher.
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Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Colombian innovator Mariana PΓ©rezβs pioneering system turns polluted air into raw materials
Taking inspiration from human lungs, young Colombian inventor Mariana PΓ©rezβs device removes air pollutants and turns them into biodegradable materials.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Trump rejected Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader, says US official
The development comes several days after Israel attacked Iran, targeting its nuclear facilities and killing some of its leading military commanders.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Fact check: Tourist videos of Mount Etna eruption are real, not AI-generated
Online confusion has spread following Mount Etna's eruption on 2 June. Some users have called into question real footage of the incident, while others have shared old images of the volcano in action.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Era of nuclear disarmament 'coming to an end', SIPRI warns
Dismantlement of retired warheads is slowing down and could soon be outpaced by new warheads entering stockpiles, reversing a decades-long trend.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Planning on travelling around Europe? These are the most expensive toll fees
The Eurotunnel crossing tops the list, making it Europe's most expensive toll route. Meanwhile, many Eastern European countries offer much more affordable options to hit the open road.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Britain's MI6 appoints Blaise Metreweli as its first female chief in 116-year history
Blaise Metreweli, a Cambridge graduate who has worked in the intelligence service since 1999, will become the organisation's 18th leader.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Drag queen rabbi provokes with human message
The documentary "Sabbath Queen" follows Amichai Lau-Lavie, the first openly queer rabbi in a long Orthodox rabbinic lineage, in his identity quest and calls for peace.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:UN cuts back aid plan amid 'brutal funding cuts'
The UN disaster relief agency said it was having to dial back aid plans as the humanitarian sector faced "the deepest funding cuts ever." It comes after the Trump administration said it would reduce funding to the UN.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:India's Modi set to advance trade corridor talks in Cyprus
India's Modi is likely to discuss Cyrpus' potential role in the India-Middle East-Europe trade corridor β a venture seen as a counter to China's Belt and Road Initiative.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Revolutionising fruit storage: Ugandan entrepreneurs extend shelf life with natural sachets
Drawing on their farming roots, Ugandan entrepreneurs Sandra Namboozo and Samuel Muyita have created a natural sachet that keeps fruit fresh for longer.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:How expressing gratitude at home and work could transform your life
Proponents say expressing and receiving appreciation at work can help reduce stress, as well as improve your mood and outlook.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:US women are defying abortion bans by getting pregnancy-ending drugs online. That could change
After some US states tightened their abortion laws, women turned to telehealth clinics in more liberal states to access abortion medications.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Germany updates: Syrian 'torture' doctor sentenced to life
A Frankfurt court has sentenced a Syrian doctor to life in prison for crimes against humanity. Meanwhile, in sport, Bayern Munich began their Club World Cup campaign with a thumping win. DW has more.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:EU's 'Omnibus' green rollback likely to hit legal challenge, experts warn
EU plans to roll back green rules and weaken forced labour and child exploitation protection are moving fast, but are likely to be challenged in court "immediately" and lead to "years of legal uncertainty," one legal expert told EUobserver.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Suspected Minnesota shooter intended to kill other lawmakers
A US attorney said the suspected killer of a Minnesota lawmaker visited the homes of at least two other politicians the night of the attack. Governor Tim Walz had characterized the shootings as "politically motivated."
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Trump directs ICE to expand deportations in Democratic-run cities
Donald Trump took to Truth Social to urge ICE officials increase arrests in cities which he claimed were "core of the Democrat power center." It comes after deportations in Los Angeles sparked protests.
Published on: June 16, 2025 | Source:Risk of nuclear war grows amid new arms race
A dangerous new nuclear arms race is emerging at the same time as arms control is severely weakened, according to the latest SIPRI assessment. AI and space technologies are also radically redefining nuclear capabilities.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Macron reaffirms support for Greenland during visit ahead of G7 Summit
During a joint news conference in Nuuk, the leaders of France, Denmark and Greenland emphasised their unity and called for deeper cooperation.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Macron urges Trump to use weight to defuse wars in Ukraine and Iran
French president says conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine will be a top item at the G7 summit in Canada.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Trump told Israel not to kill Iranβs supreme leader
The president has insisted that a path still exists for Israel and Iran to resolve their issues with diplomacy.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Iranian state media confirms death of Iran's IRGC intelligence chief and his deputy
Iran's Tasnim news agency reported that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corpsβ intelligence chief, Mohammad Kazemi, and his deputy Hassan Mohaqiq were killed in an Israeli strike on Sunday.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:UK hoping for US tariff relief in days after deadline slips
Officials hope Trade Secretary Jonathan Reynolds will update parliament on Tuesday.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Canada opens market to Britain under Pacific trade pact
Talks between Ottawa and London had snagged on clashes over hormone-fed beef.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:India: At least 4 killed, dozens injured in bridge collapse
The bridge over the Indrayani River in the western Indian city of Pune collapsed while scores of tourists were on it.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:UK confident Trump will back AUKUS
The U.S. is reconsidering its involvement in the submarine development deal.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:Hundreds gather in Barcelona to protest overtourism in southern Europe
Thousands protested against overtourism in southern Europe on Sunday. In Barcelona, demonstrators fired water pistols and set off smoke grenades.
Published on: June 15, 2025 | Source:'Message of solidarity and friendship': Emmanuel Macron visits Greenland
On his maiden visit to the Danish autonomous territory, the French president met with both Denmark's and Greenland's heads of government.
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