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Zelensky's removal of popular defence minister sparks protests in Ukraine
A rift between Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Oleksandr Syrskyi was apparently at the heart of Zelensky's decision.
Bbc.co.uk
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Former boss of Italian motorways sentenced to 12 years over Genoa bridge tragedy
Giovanni Castellucci among 32 people convicted over the 2018 Morandi Bridge collapse, which killed 43Thirty-two people, including the former chief executive of Italy’s motorway operator, have been convicted over the 2018 collapse of a Genoa bridge in which 43 people died.In a hushed courtroom on Thursday in the north-western Italian city, Giovanni Castellucci, a former boss of Autostrade per l’Italia, was sentenced to 12 years in prison, the highest in the case. Continue reading...
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Italian officials handed jail terms for Genoa bridge disaster that killed 43
The ex-head of Italy's motorway operator Giovanni Castellucci was handed a 12-year term over the 2018 bridge collapse.
Bbc.co.uk
1 hour ago
Mafia law gives Italian families right to break free from life of crime
Wives and children offered new identities to try to stop gangsters recruiting down the generationsChildren and young adults raised in mafia families will be given a chance to break away from organised crime under new legislation in Italy that aims to stop the intergenerational recruitment of gangsters.In an unprecedented effort to sever the family chain, the Italian state will offer children aged under 25 and other close relatives of mafia bosses a chance to start over: a new home in another city, a new school and, if necessary, a new identity. Continue reading...
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Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Euronews
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Political crisis and protests in Ukraine as Zelenskyy defends sacking defence minister
President says he had to choose ‘one side or the other’ after breakdown of relations between ministry and military leadersEurope live – latest updatesUkraine’s president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has defended his decision to dismiss the country’s popular defence minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, and confirmed reports that relations had broken down between the ministry and the country’s top army leadership.Speaking at a press conference in Kyiv with the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, Zelenskyy said there had been a “challenging dialogue” between Fedorov – widely seen as a reformist and moderniser – and the military’s commander in chief, Col Gen Oleksandr Syrskyi. Continue reading...
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Outrage at sacking of Ukraine’s defence minister overshadows Starmer’s final visit as PM – as it happened
This blog is now closed. Read the rest of our Europe coverage herein MadridMeanwhile, the EU’s top court has ruled that a controversial Spanish law that offered an amnesty to those who planned and participated in the failed and illegal push for Catalan independence does not violate the bloc’s rules. Continue reading...
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Target of Monaco bomb blames attack on Ukrainian spy agency
Vadym Iermolaiev says military intelligence officers were behind assassination attempt that seriously wounded partner and child• Monaco bomb mystery deepens as Ukraine’s security services linked to murder of prime suspect• Europe live – latest updatesThe Ukrainian businessman who survived an assassination attempt in Monaco has accused Ukraine’s military intelligence agency of organising the attack.In his first public statement since the bombing that shook the wealthy principality, Vadym Iermolaiev alleged that serving and former officers of the GUR military intelligence agency were behind the attempted killing, which left him injured but his partner critically wounded. Continue reading...
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Tehran vows to 'crush' regional infrastructure if US hits Iranian sites
Iran said its response to any US strike on its infrastructure would result in destruction across the region, as multiple reports said Tehran had asked the Houthis to be ready to close the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, threatening a second global shipping chokepoint.
Euronews
3 hours ago
Teenager accused of carrying out sabotage actions in Poland for Russia
Polish security services say the aim was to incite ethnic tensions between Poland and Ukraine.
Bbc.co.uk
4 hours ago
Starmer pledges 'unwavering support' for Ukraine on final visit as PM
The outgoing prime minister assures President Zelensky of the UK's continued support in its war with Russia.
Bbc.co.uk
4 hours ago
‘We weren’t at fault’: British yacht couple bristle at ‘armchair sailors’ and Russian denials
Exclusive: Jane and Alan Kelvey reflect on close encounter with Russian warship a few hours into two-month sailing tripThey found themselves at the centre of an international incident, the close encounter between their small sailing boat and a Russian warship making headlines around the world.A month later, Jane and Alan Kelvey are to be found berthed in a rainy harbour in north-west France, still taken aback by their brush with Vladimir Putin’s forces – but trying to get on with their fun sailing trip. Continue reading...
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Kyiv protesters rally after Zelenskyy sacks defence minister Fedorov
Hundreds protest in Kyiv after President Zelenskyy dismisses Defence Minister Fedorov, a moderniser credited with slowing Russia’s advance.
Euronews
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China is 'a critical long-term strategic challenge', EU ministers say
EU foreign ministers issued a joint assessment of the risks posed by China, warning that Beijing threatens not only the bloc’s economy but also its security, while highlighting the shared ambition of China and Russia to assert regional dominance.
Euronews
5 hours ago
Revealed: how Europe’s most powerful farming lobby killed EU’s pesticide law
Exclusive: High-level documents show how Copa Cogeca worked to weaken legislation to protect climate and wildlifeEurope live – latest updatesNewly revealed documents from inside the most powerful farming lobby in Europe show how it delayed, gutted and overturned some of the most sweeping farming reforms in EU history, including a plan to cut pesticide use in half.Copa Cogeca describes itself as the voice of 22 million farmers across the continent, and enjoys unrivalled access to EU lawmakers. It has even been described as a “partner in policymaking”. Continue reading...
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6 hours ago
Mongolian throat singing goes global as ancient art finds new fans
Mongolian throat singing is gaining new audiences worldwide, as artists like Batzorig Vaanchig blend the ancient nomadic tradition of khoomei with modern forms of entertainment, from cinema to video games.
Euronews
6 hours ago
Hungary's national fireworks costs shrink but many still call it wasteful
Tradition or money down the drain? A state-funded jolly for all, or an outdated form of animal cruelty? As 20 August nears, the yearly row over whether Hungary needs fireworks and how big they should be reignites.
Euronews
6 hours ago
Kyiv hit again as Ukraine reports two dead in Russian strike
Russian missiles killed two people and wounded five, including a child, in Kyiv, Ukraine, on 16 July 2026.
Euronews
6 hours ago
Uber to buy Germany’s Delivery Hero in $14.8bn global deal
Agreement combines Uber Eats with food delivery brands in 99 countries and expands taxi service reachBusiness live – latest updatesUber has reached an agreement to take over the German takeaway company Delivery Hero in a $14.8bn (£11bn, or €12.9bn) deal that would create a global food delivery giant.The US tech firm said it had offered to pay €41.50 a share to Delivery Hero’s shareholders, valuing the business at $14.8bn. Uber will pay $13.7bn after accounting for its previous purchases of a quarter of Delivery Hero’s shares, most recently in May. Continue reading...
The Guardian
7 hours ago
Latest news bulletin | July 16th, 2026 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this July 16th, 2026 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Euronews
7 hours ago
‘He came to save us’- new play asks if Timmy the whale was Germany’s Jesus
Timmy: Hope Dies Last elevates stranded humpback into saviour-like figure, igniting both optimism and griefWhen people in Germany organised a daring rescue mission for a humpback whale stranded on the Baltic coast in April, it briefly looked like a country stricken with political division and economic anxiety was rallying around a common cause.A new satirical play inspired by the episode, however, suggests the spectators, social media influencers, politicians and millionaires who flocked to the seaside in support never just wanted to rescue the cetacean that came to be nicknamed Timmy, but for Timmy to rescue them. Continue reading...
The Guardian
7 hours ago
Canada: train crew escapes flames near Armstrong, Ontario
A train crew was surrounded by wildfire flames near Armstrong, Ontario, Canada, on 13 July 2026. The Canadian National Railway crew escaped safely as more than 160 fires burned across the region.
Euronews
8 hours ago
"It's freedom": Border residents react to end of Gibraltar-Spain checks
Routine border checks between Spain and Gibraltar have ended, allowing thousands of daily commuters to cross more easily. While many welcome shorter journeys and greater freedom, others remain cautious about the long-term impact.
Euronews
8 hours ago
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