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Japan's emperor and empress arrive in Belgium for state visit

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Von der Leyen to meet Pashinyan in Yerevan after Armenia's pro-EU vote

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UN launches Hormuz evacuation for 11,000 stranded seafarers

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Latest news bulletin | June 23rd, 2026 – Evening

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Trump-fuelled right gains ground across Latin America

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Armenia and Azerbaijan agree landmark internet deal as peace process continues

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Fire at animation studio in India kills at least 15 people

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Kenya orders immediate halt to controversial US-backed Ebola facility

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Iran sharply contradicts the US, pushing its view of framework deal

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40 mayors worldwide sign pact to fight the AI data centre surge

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TV pundit apologises after racist comment during World Cup match

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Montenegro's Adriatic Bar port eyed as possible Middle Corridor link

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Latest news bulletin | June 23rd, 2026 – Midday

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Mont Blanc glacier melts faster as second heatwave hits France

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Watch: French jets salute US anniversary with Washington flyover

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Police officer and civilian killed in Montreal shooting

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Brussels residents cool off in fountains as heatwave grips Belgium

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Nancy Guthrie ransom note said she died after abduction

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Latest news bulletin | June 23rd, 2026 – Morning

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SpaceX sheds $600 billion in three days and turns to the bond market

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EU's phase-out of China-made inverters gets a reality check

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Can you turn your garden fence into a mini solar farm?

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Which EU countries have the most spare rooms amid the housing crisis?

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Spain endures worst day of heatwave under red alert

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'Another day, another leader': Londoners react to Starmer's resignation

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Top News Stories Today

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Latest news bulletin | June 22nd, 2026 – Evening

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World's largest kite festival fills Danish skies with 25,000 kites

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Kazakhstan brings New Silk Road revival as Tokayev visits EU leaders - Kazakhstan's president has arrived in Brussels this week to meet EU leaders and assess the delivery of promises made at last year's EU-Central Asia summit in Samarkand, with the Middle Corridor trade route connecting China to Europe through Central Asia at the top of the agenda. 23/06/2026

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Court blocks Trump-led push to use citizenship database for elections - US federal court says the Trump-led initiative carries the risk of preventing valid voters from their constitutional right to democracy and tramples on Americans' privacy. 23/06/2026

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Vance says Iran talks set 'good foundation' for deal to end the war - Lower-level officials are continuing to engage in what officials described as "technical talks" in Switzerland following Vance, Ghalibaf and Araghchi's departure, as the US and Iran look to inch closer to a concrete deal. 23/06/2026

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Honduras to buy Ukrainian drones to fight drug trafficking - The discussions come as the Central American country continues to grapple with drug trafficking and some of the highest levels of violence in the region. 22/06/2026

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Belgium issues visas to Taliban delegation for EU migration talks - The EU is preparing to host Taliban representatives for the first time since the group's return to power in Afghanistan. 22/06/2026

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Messi smashes World Cup goalscoring record with 18 goals for Argentina - Messi has become the highest-scoring player in World Cup history with 18 goals. He now has two more than the previous record holder, former Germany striker Miroslav Klose. 22/06/2026

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Japan to increase visa fees by more than five times starting on 1 July - Japan wants to help manage the rising costs of its immigration system by making tourist visas significantly more expensive in the first fee increase in nearly half a century. 22/06/2026

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Iran and US make progress on Hormuz despite Trump's explosive threats - JD Vance said 18 hours of talks in Switzerland had "laid a very good foundation" after both sides agreed a mechanism to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and maintain Lebanon's ceasefire, even as Trump threatened to hit Iran "only harder". 22/06/2026

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Who is Abelardo de la Espriella, Colombia's new president? The president-elect created his movement just 11 months ago, mirroring the model that worked in Argentina and El Salvador: patriotic talk, a firm hand against crime, and contempt for traditional politics. 22/06/2026

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Canal Saint-Martin becomes cooling spot as heatwave grips Paris - Paris faces extreme heat as crowds use fountains and the Canal Saint-Martin to cool off, while authorities impose alerts and safety measures. 22/06/2026

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Latest news bulletin | June 22nd, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 22/06/2026

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US-backed political newcomer wins Colombia election - With nearly all votes counted, the election results polarised the country, sparking both celebrations and protests across the country. 22/06/2026

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China announces sanctions on 10 US companies - The sanctions come a month after US President Donald Trump visited Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at stabilising relations. 22/06/2026

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Norway fans take over Times Square with Viking row - Norwegian supporters in Viking helmets and national colours packed Times Square, chanting and singing before Norway's Group I match against Senegal. 22/06/2026

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Australian police intercept cocaine shipment worth almost €500 million - The bust of nearly 3 tonnes is the country's largest ever and is believed to hold a street value of just shy of €500 million. 22/06/2026

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Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Sunday - Spain returns to its winning ways as Egypt break their group's draw deadlock in the second matchday fixtures for groups G and H at the 2026 World Cup. 22/06/2026

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Latest news bulletin | June 22nd, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 22nd, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 22/06/2026

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13 killed, dozens injured in Qatar's Ras Laffan energy site explosion - Qatar Energy announced on Monday afternoon that a massive accidental explosion and blaze at the country's main energy site at Ras Laffan the night before killed 13 people and injured 66, as workers tried to resume operations. Qatar says its LNG exports are not affected. 22/06/2026

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Araghchi hails major progress in first round of direct US-Iran talks - Iran's top diplomat hailed mediators Pakistan and Qatar's efforts over what he called "major progress" to end the continued Israeli offensive on Lebanon, despite a fragile truce. The comments came after Iran and the US kickstarted a 6-day negotiating window to permanently end the war. 22/06/2026

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US and Iran publicly trade threats as talks take place in Switzerland - US President Donald Trump on Sunday threatened to strike Iran if it did not stop Hezbollah from "causing trouble", while Iran's chief negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf warned the US to "be careful with their statements". 21/06/2026

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Latest news bulletin | June 21st, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 21/06/2026

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'A flying White House': President Trump unveils the new Air Force One - Converted from a former Qatari-owned Boeing 747, the new Air Force One will serve as a temporary presidential aircraft until Boeing delivers the long-delayed replacement fleet in 2028. 21/06/2026

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Japan fans keep World Cup clean-up tradition alive - Japanese fans once again cleaned the stands after Japan's 4-0 World Cup victory over Tunisia, continuing a tradition that has become a symbol of respect and sportsmanship. Supporters collected rubbish in the stadium before leaving, a gesture that has drawn admiration at every World Cup since 1998. 21/06/2026

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US-Iran peace deal talks underway in Switzerland - "We're going to hopefully make progress on the nuclear issue, make progress on the Lebanon ceasefire issue," US Vice President JD Vance told reporters. 21/06/2026

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Russian strikes on eastern Ukraine kill three and injure 22 - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that his forces had targeted an oil-processing facility in Russia's Tyumen region. 21/06/2026

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Latest news bulletin | June 21st, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 21st, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 21/06/2026

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Meet Osito, the rescue dog winning hearts at the World Cup - A rescue dog named Osito has become an unlikely World Cup star in Mexico City, attracting crowds, selfies and social media attention wherever he goes. 20/06/2026

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Latest news bulletin | June 20th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 20/06/2026

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Trump warns of Hormuz tolls as ships pass despite Iran's closure claim - Iran's IRGC said it had closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israeli strikes on Lebanon, but CENTCOM said 55 ships carrying 17 million barrels of oil transited unhindered. Trump meanwhile warned of US tolls if a final deal was not reached within 60 days. 20/06/2026

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Zelenskyy gives 1-week ultimatum to Belarus over drone relay equipment - During a media briefing in Kyiv on Friday, Zelenskyy threatened Ukraine will take down the drone relay equipment on the border if the Belarusian leader, Aliaksandr Lukashenka, doesn't do anything to address it. 20/06/2026

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Latest news bulletin | June 20th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 20/06/2026

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Italian tourist dies in Dominican Republic resort blaze - Around 1,690 tourists were evacuated from a luxury resort in the village of Bayahibe after a fire broke out. 20/06/2026

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16 dead following Israeli strikes, Lebanon's civil defence agency says - It comes less than a day after US officials said Israel and the Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah had agreed to a renewed ceasefire. 20/06/2026

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Latest news bulletin | June 20th, 2026 – Morning - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 20th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 20/06/2026

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Heatwave nears 40C in France, forcing tourists to change routines - France is enduring a widespread heatwave, with temperatures nearing 40C in parts of the country and forcing tourists and residents to change their routines. 19/06/2026

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As Europe bakes, Berlin Zoo's elephants and bears cool off - Berlin Zoo uses "ice bombs" and water showers to help bears and elephants cool down as Europe faces an intense heatwave this weekend. 19/06/2026

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Latest news bulletin | June 19th, 2026 – Evening - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/06/2026

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Israel and Hezbollah agreed to renew ceasefire, officials say - Lebanese media reported an Israeli airstrike in Southern Lebanon on Friday, after a US official said Israel and Hezbollah had agreed on a ceasefire. 19/06/2026

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Kuala Lumpur summit explores how faith can empower the youth - In partnership with - Muslim World League - Religious leaders, scholars and students gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the Third International Summit of Religious Leaders, focusing on empowering youth in an era of rapid technological and social change. 19/06/2026

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New Russian strikes hit Kharkiv and Odesa, killing one and injuring children - New Russian strikes hit Ukraine's Kharkiv and Odesa regions on 19 June, killing one person, injuring children and adults, and damaging homes, vehicles and fuel facilities overnight. 19/06/2026

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Tehran says Strait of Hormuz remains open after confusion - The Persian Gulf Strait Authority has announced that ships that submit "compliant transit requests" would be allowed to transit the Strait. 19/06/2026

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Lebanon air raids kill 18 as residents flee southern villages - Lebanon reported 18 deaths on 19 June after Israeli airstrikes hit several locations in the country's south and east, raising fresh concerns about the durability of a regional peace initiative announced earlier this week. 19/06/2026

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Latest news bulletin | June 19th, 2026 – Midday - Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this June 19th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 19/06/2026

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'All of Lebanon must burn,' Israeli minister says - Israel's military said the soldiers were killed "in combat" when their tank was hit during an operation near Kfar Tebnit. 19/06/2026

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