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Latest news bulletin | January 8th, 2026 – Morning

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Woman fatally shot by ICE officer during Minneapolis immigration raid

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Angry protesters throw snowballs after US immigration officer kills driver in Minneapolis

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Rubio to meet Danish officials next week to discuss Greenland

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Crans-Montana fire: victims' funerals held in Milan, Rome and Bologna

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Merz's Ukraine remarks spark German backlash over troop deployments

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Latest news bulletin | January 7th, 2026 – Evening

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US seizes two more sanctioned oil tankers with links to Venezuela

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Denmark and Greenland seek talks as US repeats takeover threat

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Travel chaos across Europe as Storm Goretti brings heavy snowfall

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What is the Monroe Doctrine that Trump invoked to justify the Maduro raid?

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Civilians flee Aleppo as Syrian army closes Kurdish-majority areas

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France bids adieu to actor Brigitte Bardot with Saint-Tropez funeral

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Iran threatens pre-emptive attack if it sees 'indication of threat'

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Ukrainian and US teams tackle 'most difficult issues' at Paris talks

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Euroviews. Venezuela's sovereignty is not negotiable — and France should rearm

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Georgia marks Orthodox Christmas amid ongoing EU protests

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Power restored to Berlin homes after attack on lines caused outage

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Brazil celebrates Three Kings Day with parade in Rio favelas

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Latest news bulletin | January 7th, 2026 – Midday

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France and UK confirm boots on the ground after ceasefire in Ukraine

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Flight of the bullions: Why did Maduro move gold to Switzerland?

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Putin attends Orthodox Christmas service with soldiers

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South Korea says it urged China to help curb North's weapons tests

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Trump tells Republicans: If we don't win midterms, I'll get impeached

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Exploring Baku White City and the ideas shaping a city of the future -- In partnership with -- World Urban Forum

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Tech leaders urge Brussels to shift from compliance to competitiveness -- Partner content presented by -- Meta

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Securing water sustainability beneath the surface -- In partnership with -- Media City

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USA: Minneapolis protests erupt after woman killed in ICE operation

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Azerbaijan strengthens environmental action for nature protection -- In partnership with -- Azpromo

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Japan's food tech innovations target global food security challenges -- In partnership with -- The Government of Japan

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Who's afraid of Artificial Intelligence?

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Education in Qatar, from book fairs to scholarships | Qatar 365 -- In partnership with -- Media City

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Armenia, Azerbaijan peace representatives detail peace plan and new US-backed corridor

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Ex-CIA agent convicted of spying for Soviet Union dies in US prison - Ames had been head of the Soviet branch in the CIA's counterintelligence group and gave the Kremlin the names of dozens of Russians who were spying for the United States. 07/01/2026

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USA: New Orleans kicks off Carnival season with parades and more security - New Orleans kicked off the Carnival season on Tuesday with parades for Twelfth Night, featuring police motorcycles, marching bands, and colourful floats. 07/01/2026

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Ethiopians gather for Orthodox Christmas Eve candlelight ceremony - Thousands gathered for Ethiopia's Orthodox Christmas Eve in Addis Ababa, marking the end of a 43-day fast with prayers, hymns, and midnight Mass. 07/01/2026

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Venezuelan migrants in Peru sell T shirts of captured President Maduro - Peruvian street sellers Kely Peraza and Jeanelys Torres use AI to create T-shirts depicting President Maduro, helping Venezuelan migrants stay connected to home. 07/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 7th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 7th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 07/01/2026

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Paris under blanket of snow as temperatures drop below zero - Severe winter weather disrupted transport across Britain, France and the Netherlands on Monday, forcing road closures, flight and train cancellations as heavy snow and ice hit parts of northwestern Europe. 06/01/2026

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At least 24 Venezuelan security killed in US operation to seize Maduro - The death toll for Venezuelan security officials comes after Cuba's government on Sunday announced that 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela had also been killed. 06/01/2026

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Six dead as cold snap grips Europe with snow and ice wreaking havoc - Since the mercury dropped on Monday, five people have died in France and one woman in Bosnia as heavy snow and rain sparked floods and power outages across the Balkans. 06/01/2026

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Security forces clash with protesters as 36 killed in Iran protests - The economic situation is likely to worsen as Iran's Central Bank drastically reduced the subsidised exchange rates for dollars it offers to importers and producers. 06/01/2026

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Swiss bar owners 'overwhelmed with grief' after 40 killed in fire - Those comments come on the same day it emerged that fire safety inspections hadn't been carried out at the bar since 2019. 06/01/2026

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Curfew imposed in Nepal city after mosque vandalism sparks protests - Muslim groups began protesting in the streets of Birgunj on Sunday against the vandalism of a mosque in a nearby town. 06/01/2026

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German prosecutors launch 'far-left terror' probe into Berlin blackout - A far-left group claimed responsibility for an arson attack on Berlin's power grid, causing a blackout for tens of thousands of households. Repairs are expected by Thursday. 06/01/2026

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Nigeria to use intel from US flights to aid strikes on Islamic State - Nigeria, which is battling multiple armed groups, said last month that the US strikes were part of an exchange of intelligence and strategic coordination between the two nations. 06/01/2026

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Qatar offers to continue mediation efforts over Venezuela - Following successful mediations between Venezuela and the United States in the past, Qatar has expressed deep concern over the situation in Venezuela, calling for restraint, de-escalation and dialogue, while reaffirming its readiness to support mediation. 06/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 6th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 06/01/2026

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Euroviews. This is not about Venezuela, but about Trump's strategy for the world - A firm and unanimous condemnation of any attempt, including from the US, to create a sphere of influence by force of arms, would be a good start to clarify Europe's position and start recruiting partners for its cause, Prof Dr Sven Biscop writes in an opinion article for Euronews. 06/01/2026

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Russia's drone barrage on Ukraine kills two as allies meet in Paris - Russia launched dozens of drones into Ukraine overnight into Tuesday, as European leaders prepared to meet in Paris to discuss security guarantees in Ukraine. 06/01/2026

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Greece introduces 2026 tax cuts aimed at families and young workers - Athens has lowered most income tax rates by two points and rolled out extra breaks tied to children and for younger workers, including zero income tax for under-25s earning up to €20,000. 06/01/2026

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Iran is plotting to assassinate Syria's al-Sharaa, Israel warns - Israeli intelligence has warned Iran is planning to organise a hit against Syria's interim president, as further reports claim former al-Assad loyalists are pouring money into Alawite minority militias in alleged uprising plots. 06/01/2026

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Over 40 swimmers brave icy Vltava River for Prague's Three Kings Swim - In the Czech Republic, more than 40 swimmers took part in Prague's Three Kings Swim, diving into the icy Vltava River near the Charles Bridge. 06/01/2026

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Trump aide Miller says no one would fight US over Greenland's future - European leaders defend Greenland's sovereignty after US presidential aide Stephen Miller ramps up Trump threat to annex autonomous Danish territory. 06/01/2026

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Young men in Greece dive for wooden cross in Epiphany celebration - Greeks celebrate Epiphany with the traditional blessing of the waters. In Piraeus, men dove into the cold sea to retrieve a wooden cross for good fortune. 06/01/2026

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As Trump pitches Venezuelan oil dream, experts warn it won't be easy - President Trump has set his sights on Venezuela's vast oil reserves, the largest in the world. If consolidated under Washington's influence, about one third of global oil reserves could end up under US control. Yet, experts are skeptical about Trump's plans, saying it won't be cheap or easy. 06/01/2026

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Pope Leo XIV closes the Holy Door at St Peter's to end Jubilee year - Pope Leo XIV closed the 2025 Holy Year by denouncing consumerism and anti-foreigner sentiment, after 33 million Catholic pilgrims visited Rome. He urged Christians to welcome strangers and pursue peace. 06/01/2026

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Israeli air strikes hit Lebanon with damage in the south and east - Lebanon faced new Israeli air strikes, with damage in the south and east. President Joseph Aoun condemned the attacks, citing efforts to calm tensions. 06/01/2026

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Delcy Rodríguez: From Maduro's 'tigress' to Venezuela's interim leader - Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez evolved from a Chávez-era civil servant into a key player under the recently-ousted Nicolás Maduro. 06/01/2026

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Russian strike hits Kyiv clinic, kills 1 and injures 3 - A Russian strike on a private medical clinic in Kyiv killed one person and injured three others overnight on January 4–5, Ukrainian civil defence authorities said. 06/01/2026

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Two 'Pink Panthers' jewel thieves arrested over Greece hotel heist - Two suspected members of the Pink Panthers jewel thief network were arrested for a €580,000 valuables robbery in Halkidiki. The suspects were captured in Bulgaria and Croatia. 06/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 6th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 06/01/2026

23 hours ago

Swiss Alps bar missed inspections prior to fatal fire, authorities say - Local authorities in Crans-Montana admitted failing to conduct fire and safety inspections at Le Constellation bar, where a fire killed 40 and injured 116 during New Year celebrations. 06/01/2026

23 hours ago

Venezuela's Machado says she would share Nobel Peace Prize with Trump - María Corina Machado said toppling of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was a "huge step for humanity, for freedom and human dignity". 06/01/2026

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Orbán: Hungary will not leave the EU, it will fall apart on its own - In his international press conference on Monday, the Hungarian PM also praised Trump's Venezuela operation, and said Hungary will not fund Ukraine or accept migrants. 06/01/2026

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Protests erupt in La Paz over Bolivia's fuel subsidy cuts - Bolivia sees protests in La Paz after fuel subsidy cuts doubled prices. Workers marched for days as clashes broke out and talks with the government stalled. 06/01/2026

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Thousands celebrate Madrid's 2026 Three Kings Parade - Spain celebrates its most magical night for children on 5. January with Three Kings tradition and its festive processions, where 2,100 participants, including 250 royal servants, handed out 1,200 kilos of sweets. 06/01/2026

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Powerful 6.2 earthquake hits Japan's Shimane Prefecture - A strong 6.2 quake hit Shimane Prefecture, Japan, shaking nearby areas but causing no injuries or damage. Authorities confirmed no tsunami risk or nuclear plant issues. 06/01/2026

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Latest news bulletin | January 6th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this January 6th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 06/01/2026

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'Coalition of the Willing' to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine - The leaders of around 35 countries are meeting in Paris on Tuesday to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine with Kyiv eager to secure concrete commitments if Russia attacks again. 06/01/2026

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Washington reaches asylum deal with Dominica under new visa rules - The US has reached a deal to dispatch expelled asylum seekers to Dominica as the Trump administration looks to continue its crackdown on illegal immigration. 06/01/2026

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Israeli strikes target multiple Hezbollah sites in southern Lebanon - At least one person was injured in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon late on Monday and into the early hours of Tuesday. Officials say the strikes targeted multiple areas, including in the third-largest coastal city of Sidon. 06/01/2026

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UN Security Council criticises US over military operation in Venezuela - Several countries voiced their objection to the US' dramatic military operation in Venezuela on Saturday which secured Nicolas Maduro's capture in an emergency UN Security Council session on Monday. 06/01/2026

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North Korea says latest tests involved hypersonic weapons systems - The possession of a functioning hypersonic weapon would give North Korea an ability to penetrate the US and South Korea's missile defence shields. 05/01/2026

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US attacking NATO ally would be end of 'everything,' says Danish PM - Washington's military intervention in Venezuela has reignited fears about Trump's designs on the autonomous Danish territory, which has untapped rare earth deposits. 05/01/2026

20 hours ago

Netanyahu and Trump vow to block Iran's nuclear and missile programmes - Netanyahu's words come days after Trump said he wants to "eradicate" Iran's nuclear and ballistic missile programme after the two leaders met in Washington last week. 05/01/2026

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Suspect arrested for vandalising US Vice President JD Vance's home - The home, in the Walnut Hills neighbourhood overlooking the city, was unoccupied at the time and Vance and his family were back in Washington, Vance said. 05/01/2026

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