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Norway crown princess's son to stay in custody before rape verdict, says court

An appeals court rejected a request to release Marius Borg Høiby citing his mother's serious illness, overturning a lower court's decision to free him pending next Monday's verdict.

BBC World · 23 min ago

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Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha dies aged 47 after years in a coma

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, has died at 47 after nearly four years in a coma. Her death raises succession questions in Thailand.

The Guardian World · 24 min ago

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Pakistan launches deadly air strikes in Afghanistan, reigniting tensions

Pakistan’s air strikes in Afghanistan killed 26 militants, according to Islamabad, while the Taliban report 13 civilians, mostly children, dead.

BBC World · 1 h ago

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Europe's water resources increasingly under threat

Pollution, droughts, and floods are putting growing pressure on Europe's water resources, affecting drinking water, lakes, rivers, and coastlines.

Euronews · 1 h ago

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Children are dying, Cuba says as US blockade hampers delivery of UN aid

Cuba's government says the US oil blockade prevents the UN from distributing 170 containers of humanitarian aid, leading to child deaths due to lack of medical supplies.

Euronews · 1 h ago

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‘I will never get over watching my home burn’: Belfast residents reel after night of unrest

After a night of violence in Belfast, families including one with a two-month-old baby have been forced to flee their homes as fires were set. Residents, many of them immigrants, recount the horror of seeing their houses destroyed.

BBC World · 1 h ago

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Cocaine Use Rises Rapidly Across Europe

Despite government efforts, cocaine consumption is surging in Europe, with the drug becoming the leading cause of overdose deaths in several countries.

LSM (rus) · 1 h ago

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California officials find body of missing five-year-old girl swept out to sea

Authorities recovered the body of a five-year-old girl who was swept into the ocean by a wave while walking with her family on a beach in Orange County.

The Guardian World · 1 h ago

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Massive whale graveyard dating back 5.3 million years discovered

A huge whale graveyard spanning 1,200 km and 7 km deep has been found in the southeastern Indian Ocean. Some remains are 5.3 million years old, with scientists calling it a unique discovery.

BBC World · 2 h ago

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Cuba hopes World Cup will deter US attack – but prepares for worst

As Cuba endures a US oil blockade, many hope the World Cup will prevent a US military intervention, although tensions continue to escalate.

The Guardian World · 2 h ago

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World Cup: Has politics and commerce ruined football's celebration? MEPs debate in The Ring

MEPs Rasmus Andresen and Lukas Mandl debate the political and commercial controversies surrounding the World Cup, from ticket prices to racism. Opinions differ: can football still unite, or has it become a political and financial arena?

Euronews · 2 h ago

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Pauline Hanson's movement becomes a problem for Labor – now it has to respond

Australia's Labor government faces a growing challenge from Pauline Hanson's right-wing populist One Nation party, which has surged ahead in national polls.

The Guardian World · 2 h ago

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Everest guide's miraculous survival raises questions for tourism industry

A Sherpa guide, Hillary Dawa Sherpa, presumed dead after six days on Everest, was found alive. His survival has sparked debate about safety and responsibility in high-altitude tourism.

BBC World · 2 h ago

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London council seizes social housing flat rented by Sierra Leone first lady

Southwark Council has repossessed a two-bedroom social housing flat in Walworth previously occupied by Fatima Jabbe-Bio, the wife of Sierra Leone's president. The property will now be allocated to a family on the housing waiting list.

The Guardian World · 2 h ago

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Morning News Bulletin: June 11, 2026

The June 11, 2026 morning news bulletin covered the most important stories from Europe and beyond.

Euronews · 2 h ago

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Toronto Police Officer Shot Dead During Raid Linked to US Consulate Attack

Toronto police officer Marc Pinizzotto was killed during a raid on an apartment connected to the March attack on the US consulate. One suspect, 19-year-old Zara Jabbi, remains at large and is considered armed and dangerous.

The Guardian World · 2 h ago

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Furious dispute over what caused the Air India Flight 171 crash: pilot suicide or electrical failure?

The Air India Flight 171 crash last year killed 230 people, and the investigation has sparked heated debate over whether the crash was caused by a pilot's intentional act or a technical malfunction.

BBC World · 2 h ago

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Pope Leo XIV blesses new Sagrada Familia tower, now world's tallest church

Pope Leo XIV consecrated the new tower of Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, making it the tallest church in the world. The Mass, marking the centenary of architect Antoni Gaudí's death, drew thousands and was attended by Spanish royalty and government leaders.

Euronews · 2 h ago

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EU member states discuss major reforms to the bloc's foreign service

Germany and France, along with other EU countries, are drafting proposals to reform the European External Action Service in order to strengthen its ability to respond to geopolitical crises.

LSM · 2 h ago

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EU Member States Discuss Major Reforms to Bloc's Foreign Service

Germany and France, along with other EU countries, are considering reforms to the European External Action Service to improve its ability to respond to geopolitical crises.

LSM · 2 h ago

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Toronto police officer shot while investigating US consulate attack

A Toronto police officer has been fatally shot during a raid linked to the March attack on the US consulate; one suspect remains at large.

The Guardian World · 2 h ago

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The furious dispute over what caused Air India flight 171 to crash

A year after the Air India Flight 171 crash that killed 229 people, the investigation remains inconclusive, with fierce debate between those who blame pilot suicide and those who cite a possible electrical failure.

BBC World · 2 h ago

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Clashes erupt as police use water cannon near Belfast amid anti-migrant protests

Police in Northern Ireland deployed water cannons for a second night of unrest after a stabbing in Belfast fueled anti-migrant tensions. Protesters threw objects, set fires, and damaged property in Newtownabbey.

Euronews · 2 h ago

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CBS News to hire Trevor Phillips, Sky News host, as global correspondent

CBS News is hiring British broadcaster Trevor Phillips as a global correspondent, a notable addition for editor Bari Weiss amid recent turmoil at the network.

The Guardian World · 2 h ago

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Stephen Miller's War: How an Unaccountable Official Became the Architect of US Immigration Policy

A documentary reveals how Stephen Miller, unelected and unaccountable, has become one of the most powerful figures in modern US history, using immigration enforcement as a tool to expand executive power.

Al Jazeera · 2 h ago

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Historic US-Canada border library opens new Quebec-only entrance

The Haskell Free Library and Opera House, built deliberately on the US-Canada border in 1904, has opened a new entrance accessible only from Canada after US security restrictions limited access from the north.

BBC World · 2 h ago

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Police use water cannon as clashes erupt near Belfast

Northern Irish police deployed water cannons for a second night of unrest, as anti-migrant protests turned violent following a stabbing.

Euronews · 2 h ago

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Stephen Miller’s War: Documentary Investigates Immigration Operations and Deaths

The Fault Lines documentary 'Stephen Miller’s War' examines his role in immigration operations that led to deaths and the lack of accountability.

Al Jazeera · 2 h ago

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CBS News plans to hire Sky News anchor Trevor Phillips as global correspondent

CBS News is planning to hire prominent British broadcaster Trevor Phillips, currently a Sunday morning presenter on Sky News, as a global affairs correspondent, bolstering its international operation after recent staff changes.

The Guardian World · 2 h ago

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Jared Kushner and His €1.4 Billion Project on Albania's Sazan Island

Jared Kushner's investment firm backs a luxury tourism project on Albania's Sazan Island, sparking nationwide protests from environmentalists.

Euronews · 2 h ago