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Paris opens new airport connection as Olympics approach

Paris will have its first direct subway connection to one of its airports as a new metro line opens on June 24. The airport extension enters service just ahead of the Olympic Games, when millions of visitors are set to arrive in the French capital.

24 June, 2024

World

UK’s Princess Anne in hospital after suspected horse incident

Princess Anne, sister of King Charles III, was hospitalised today with "minor injuries and concussion" after apparently being injured by a horse. The incident took place at Anne's country home Gatcombe Park, in southwest England, late on Sunday, Buckingham Palace said in a statement. It is the latest health issue to hit the British royal family this year, after both Charles and his daughter-in-law Catherine, […]

24 June, 2024

World

EU fines fragrance firm 15.9 mn euros for ‘deleting WhatsApp messages’

The EU today handed US giant International Flavors & Fragrances a 15.9-million-euro ($17.1-million) fine for obstructing a major cartel probe after an employee deleted WhatsApp messages. Brussels antitrust regulators raided several companies across Europe including IFF last year over suspicions the fragrance firms were colluding to fix prices. The European Commission, the EU's antitrust regulator, said during those inspections it sought to review the phones of some […]

24 June, 2024

World

French far right leader says party ‘ready’ to govern

By Clare BYRNE, Eric RANDOLPH French far-right leader Jordan Bardella said this afternoon his party was ready to govern as he pledged to curb immigration and tackle cost-of-living issues ahead of the country's most divisive election in decades. "In three words: we are ready," the 28-year-old president of the National Rally (RN) told a press conference as he unveiled his party's programme. President Emmanuel Macron threw […]

24 June, 2024

World

UK Elections Betting Investigation widens

An investigation into bets placed on the timing of the UK election is widening, according to reports. The Gambling Commission is understood to be looking into more people with links to the government and the Conservative Party. The regulator was already known to be investigating four individuals, including two Conservative candidates, over claims of a flurry of bets just before Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announced an election for July 4th. […]

24 June, 2024

World

India’s Parliament to meet for the first time after elections

Newly elected members to India's Parliament will be sworn-in this week as the House meets for the first time after Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a rare third term this month. However, for the first time in a decade, Mr Modi's party no longer enjoys a majority in the House and as Neha Poonia reports, a resurgent opposition says it will demand answers from the government on an ongoing exam […]

24 June, 2024

Business / Economics

China wants the EU to scrap tariffs on Electric Vehicles by July 4

Beijing wants the European Union to scrap its preliminary tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles by next week. Both sides have agreed to hold new trade talks to resolve an escalating dispute over tariffs, as Laura Westbrook reports.

24 June, 2024

World

North Korea could ratify Russia treaty this week

North Korean leaders are set to hold a key party meeting this week following the signing of a security treaty with Russia. The two countries on Wednesday agreed to mutually assist each other if they are attacked. Chris Gilbert has more.

24 June, 2024

World

UN Secretary General calls for de-escalation between Israel and Hezbollah

A full-scale war between Israel and Lebanon's Hezbollah must be averted, says United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres. Speaking in New York on Friday, Guterres called for an immediate de-escalation of tensions. Jody Jacobs has more from the United Nations.

24 June, 2024