Tight security in German city where Serbia and England face off
Scuffles between dozens of people left blood on the ground and glass shattered on Sunday (June 16) in Gelsenkirchen, Germany, where Serbia and England play their opening match at the Euro 2024.
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Israel announces 'tactical pauses' in Gaza fighting
The Israeli military said on Sunday it would hold daily tactical pauses in military activity along a main road in southern Gaza to allow more aid to flow into the enclave, where international aid organizations have warned of a growing humanitarian crisis. Zachary Goelman produced this report.
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Majority of 90 countries at Ukraine peace summit sign declaration
The vast majority of more than 90 countries attending a Swiss summit on peace for Ukraine supported its final declaration, but some countries that attended the summit did not put their name to the communique and there was no clarity on whether future talks would involve Russia. Alice Rizzo reports.
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Suspect dead, 9 wounded in shooting at Detroit area water park
An armed man shot and injured nine people, including two children, at a water-park near Detroit on Saturday (June 15) evening before shooting himself after being cornered by police, authorities say. Kristy Kilburn reports.
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German police fire shots at axe-wielding person in Hamburg
German police shot at a man who threatened officers with a pickaxe and an incendiary device on the sidelines of a Euro 2024 soccer fan parade in central Hamburg on Sunday, according to a police spokesperson Sandra Levgruen. This video contains graphic footage. Ilan Rubens reports.
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Palestinians in Khan Younis hold Eid al-Adha prayers
Palestinians in Khan Younis held Eid al-Adha prayers on Sunday (June 16) among ruins, as the city lacked any signs of celebration amid the continuous war. “This Eid we are in pain because of losing our beloved and a lot of martyrs," said Palestinian Nour al-Beheiry.
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Brazilian women march against bill tightening abortion ban
Thousands of women in Brazil protested on Saturday (June 15) against a bill that would equate abortions after 22 weeks of pregnancy to homicide. “If Brazil were a country that was concerned about people, women and children, it would have already taken this step instead of these setbacks that we have to fight against every week,” said obstetric doctor Flavia Estevan.
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Ten of thousands of anti-government protesters rally in Tel Aviv
Ten of thousands of protesters rallied in Tel Aviv on Saturday (June 15) after they took to the streets calling for the release of hostages and in protest of the government.
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Israel's Netanyahu pledges to stick to war goals
In a video statement issued late on Saturday (June 15), Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there was no alternative but to stick to the goals of the war and pledged to defeat Hamas and bring the hostages back, just hours after eight Israeli soldiers were killed in the southern Gaza Strip.
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Putin 'made mistake' not attending peace summit -Netherlands PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin "made a mistake" not attending the Ukrainian peace summit, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on Saturday (June 15) and Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, said peace can only be found with "two partners."
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Gaza aid pier removed, satellite images show
The humanitarian pier on the coast of Gaza had been removed, satellite images showed on Saturday (June 15), after a U.S. official said the military would be temporarily moving it because of anticipated sea conditions.
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French left-wing leaders join anti-far-right protest in Paris
Leaders of the French left-wing alliance, the 'Popular Front', joined protesters in Paris on Saturday (June 15) – where scuffles broke out between demonstrators and police – as they marched against the far-right National Rally (RN). "We are here, we are here because we will never entertain the idea that these people will seize power in a country like France, " said French Communist Party leader Ian Brossat.
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Some Russians make the cut for Olympics, others fail vetting
The first batch of Russian and Belarusian athletes have been cleared to compete at next month's Paris Olympics, with a total of 25 making the cut but others are failing an International Olympic Committee vetting process over the war in Ukraine, the IOC said on Saturday. Emma Jehle reports.
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EU states won't be involved in G7 Ukraine loan- Italy PM
European Union states won't be directly involved for now in a $50 billion loan that the Group of Seven (G7) nations plan to raise for Ukraine based on income from frozen Russian assets, Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said on Saturday (June 15), speaking at the end of the G7 summit.
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No festive feelings in Gaza ahead of Eid-al-Adha
Following nine months of war in Gaza, the market in the devastated Nuseirat camp is surrounded by destruction, has only very few stalls, and is mainly selling basic items of food. “This is a miserable Eid,” said Nuseirat resident Ismail Allian.
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World leaders join Ukraine peace summit
World leaders began gathering for a peace summit on Saturday (June 15) aimed at pressuring Russia to end its war in Ukraine, but the absence of powerful allies of Moscow such as China will blunt its potential impact. Sean Hogan has more.
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Ukraine peace summit will make 'history' says Zelenskiy
The Ukraine peace summit will make 'history', president Volodymyr Zelenskiy said in his opening remarks at the gathering on Saturday (June 15).
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Britain’s Kate makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Kate, Britain's Princess of Wales, made her first public appearance on Saturday since surgery five months ago revealed the presence of cancer. She attended the "Trooping the Colour", an annual military parade that marks the official birthday of the British monarch, King Charles. Ilan Rubens reports.
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South Africa's Ramaphosa re-elected for second term
The African National Congress and its largest rival, the white-led, pro-business Democratic Alliance, agreed on Friday (June 14) to work together in South Africa's new government of national unity, a step change after 30 years of ANC rule. The accord allowed President Cyril Ramaphosa to win a second term in office.
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Oil stains Singapore beaches after shipping accident
Beaches on Singapore's Sentosa island were closed on Saturday (June 15) after an oil spill spread from a nearby shipping terminal to the tourist hotspot.
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Saudi pilgrims observe Arafa, the haj's pivotal day
On Saturday (June 15), Muslim pilgrims in Saudi Arabia ascended the rocky Mount of Mercy at sunrise to mark Arafa, the most significant day of the annual haj.
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Vessels transit newly-reopened Baltimore shipping channel
This week's reopening of Baltimore's main shipping channel - less than three months after the Key Bridge collapse - was due to expertise gained from a COVID-era task force, a highway overpass collapse and the 2021 infrastructure law, government officials said. Timelapse videos from Wednesday (June 12) show the USS Fort Lauderdale, USS Gonzales and Cape Wrath enter the Port of Baltimore via the newly-reopened Fort McHenry Federal Channel.
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California inmates earn high school diplomas
Sixteen inmates at a California jail graduated high school and received their diplomas Friday (June 14) during a ceremony in San Bruno.
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Pope Francis meets with Biden, Lula at G7 summit
Pope Francis met with U.S. President Joe Biden and Brazil's President Luis Ignacio Lula da Silva on Friday (June 14) before departing the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Italy.
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Euro 2024 fans react to Germany's 5-1 win over Scotland
Fans across Germany react to the team's 5-1 thrashing of Scotland, marking an exciting start to the European Football Championship.
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