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Violence against women and girls at ‘epidemic’ levels, UK police say

Violence against women and girls at ‘epidemic’ levels, UK police say

Violence against women and girls at ‘epidemic’ levels, UK police say
Crime|Europe|Sports

French police arrest man who planned attack during Olympics, says security source

French police have arrested a man in the Bordeaux, southwest France, area who planned an attack during the Olympics, a security source told Reuters on Tuesday, confirming a report in

French police arrest man who planned attack during Olympics, says security source
Europe|Technology

European satellite sector needs to consolidate to compete with Musk, Leonardo exec says

The European satellite sector needs to consolidate in order to keep pace with Elon Musk's rapidly-expanding network of Starlink communications satellites, an executive

European satellite sector needs to consolidate to compete with Musk, Leonardo exec says
Europe|Health

UN agencies urge Bosnia to vaccinate kids after two die in measles outbreak

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF on Tuesday urged Bosnia's authorities to raise the measles vaccination rate among children after two adolescents in the Balkan

UN agencies urge Bosnia to vaccinate kids after two die in measles outbreak
Business|Economy|Europe

Dassault Aviation's H1 net sales climb, despite ongoing supply chain issues

French planemaker Dassault Aviation reported on Tuesday first half adjusted net sales of 2.54 billion euros ($2.76 billion), up from 2.30 billion euros

Dassault Aviation's H1 net sales climb, despite ongoing supply chain issues
Europe|Sports

Equestrian dressage star Charlotte Dujardin announces sudden withdrawal from Paris Olympics

Equestrian dressage star Charlotte Dujardin announces sudden withdrawal from Paris Olympics

Equestrian dressage star Charlotte Dujardin announces sudden withdrawal from Paris Olympics
Business|Economy|Europe

LVMH sales miss estimates as Chinese market slows

LVMH sales growth slowed in the second quarter as Chinese shoppers reined in spending on high-end fashion at home, even as demand in Western markets slightly picked

LVMH sales miss estimates as Chinese market slows
Environment|Europe|Science

Bigger and fitter, rescued loggerhead turtles set free on beach in Spain

To the delight of curious beachgoers, marine biologists released dozens of young loggerhead sea turtles into the wild near Marbella in southern Spain on

Bigger and fitter, rescued loggerhead turtles set free on beach in Spain
Europe|News|Opinion|Political

Poll says 32% of Ukrainians open to territorial concessions for quick peace

Nearly a third of Ukrainians would accept some territorial concessions to Russia for a quick end to the war, a more than three-fold increase over the past year, although most still oppose

Poll says 32% of Ukrainians open to territorial concessions for quick peace
Europe|News|Political

Estonia will support Ukraine 'until victory', new PM says

Estonia's incoming government will support Ukraine until "victory” in its war with Russia, Prime Minister Kirsten Michal told Reuters in an

Estonia will support Ukraine 'until victory', new PM says
Europe|News|Sports

British equestrian great Dujardin out of Olympics after coaching video reveals possible horse abuse

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Charlotte Dujardin of Britain has withdrawn from the Paris Games after a video emerged that the sport’s governing body says shows her “engaging in conduct contrary to the principles of horse welfare.”

British equestrian great Dujardin out of Olympics after coaching video reveals possible horse abuse
Crime|Europe|Sports

Australia Olympic team aware of alleged rape of Australian woman in Paris

The Australian Olympic team is aware of allegations by an Australian woman that she was raped in Paris, the team's chief said on Tuesday, urging the nation's athletes to take extra

Australia Olympic team aware of alleged rape of Australian woman in Paris
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Italy seizes $131 million from Amazon over alleged tax, labour offences

Italy's tax police have seized some 121 million euros ($131 million) from an Italian unit of e-commerce giant Amazon as part of an investigation into alleged tax fraud and illegal

Italy seizes $131 million from Amazon over alleged tax, labour offences
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Olympics-US rapper Snoop Dogg to carry torch ahead of Paris opening ceremony

American rapper Snoop Dogg will be among the torchbearers carrying the Olympic flame in the final stretch before the opening ceremony of the Paris Games on Friday.

Olympics-US rapper Snoop Dogg to carry torch ahead of Paris opening ceremony
Europe|Health

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy gets UK approval for use to lower heart risks

Novo Nordisk's weight-loss drug Wegovy secured the UK regulator's approval for its use to reduce the risk of serious heart problems or strokes in overweight and obese adults, the agency

Novo Nordisk's Wegovy gets UK approval for use to lower heart risks
Crime|Europe

Spanish court sentences 74-year-old parcel bomb author to long prison term

Spain's High Court sentenced a 74-year-old retired civil servant to 18 years in prison on Tuesday for terrorism-related offences after finding him guilty of sending several parcel

Spanish court sentences 74-year-old parcel bomb author to long prison term
Europe|Sports

United States favored to top overall medal table at Paris Games. China may challenge for most gold

The Paris Olympics are set to open this week

United States favored to top overall medal table at Paris Games. China may challenge for most gold
Asia|Europe|News|Political|World

Ukraine's foreign minister arrives in China to discuss 'fair peace'

Ukraine's foreign minister arrived in China on Tuesday for talks with Foreign Minister Wang Yi on ways to achieve a "fair peace" in the war with Russia and also to discuss bilateral

Ukraine's foreign minister arrives in China to discuss 'fair peace'
Economy|Europe|News|Political

Hungary to block EU funds for member states until Ukraine allows Lukoil transit

Hungary will block European Union refunds for member states that gave munitions to Ukraine until Kyiv allows the transit of oil from Russia's Lukoil through a pipeline over its

Hungary to block EU funds for member states until Ukraine allows Lukoil transit
Europe|Travel

Barcelona cannot absorb infinite tourism growth, needs curbs, mayor says

Barcelona cannot absorb an ongoing, unbridled growth in the number of tourists and has to impose restrictions so as not to become a "theme park" without residents,

Barcelona cannot absorb infinite tourism growth, needs curbs, mayor says
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe

BBC sorry for any poor experiences on flagship celebrity dancing show

The BBC apologised on Tuesday to any contestant who had suffered a bad experience on "Strictly Come Dancing" after the long-running show was hit by allegations about the training

BBC sorry for any poor experiences on flagship celebrity dancing show
Europe|Political

Irish opposition Sinn Fein toughens immigration stance after election setback

Ireland's main opposition party, Sinn Fein, outlined a stricter immigration policy on Tuesday after identifying its lack of clarity on the issue as a major reason for a poor showing

Irish opposition Sinn Fein toughens immigration stance after election setback
Europe|News

In push for more Ukraine troops, city of Moscow hikes pay for contract soldiers to $60,000 a year

Residents of Moscow who sign up to fight in Ukraine will receive a down payment of 1.9 million roubles ($21,777) from the city, taking their annual pay in their first service year

In push for more Ukraine troops, city of Moscow hikes pay for contract soldiers to $60,000 a year
Entertainment|Europe|Sports

Snoop Dogg will be one of the final torchbearers at the Paris Olympics

Snoop Dogg will be one of the final torchbearers at the Paris Olympics

Snoop Dogg will be one of the final torchbearers at the Paris Olympics
Europe|Technology

US, European regulators sign joint statement on effective AI competition

Regulators in the United States, European Union and Britain have signed a joint statement to ensure effective competition in the artificial intelligence space, setting out principles to

US, European regulators sign joint statement on effective AI competition

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