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Thu, 19 May 2022 10:25:07 +0200
'It's important to support a nation that suffers', say French Ukraine demonstrators
Demonstrators supporting Ukrainians in the town of Mariupol, which was hit hard by the Russian invasion, explain what brought them out onto the streets.

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 19th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 18 May 2022 23:08:44 +0200
German IS bride given two-year suspended prison sentence
The court found her guilty of being a member of a terrorist organisation but cleared her of crimes against humanity.

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:38:52 +0200
Swiss woman charged over 'jihadist-motivated' knife attack in Lugano
Two people were injured in the attack at a department store in November 2020.

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:36:44 +0200
Four employees sentenced over deadly 2017 gas explosion in Austria
The court found that the workers had "failed to comply with their safety obligations".

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:34:11 +0200
Florence bar fined €1,000 after police called over 'expensive' coffee
The customer had been annoyed at having to pay €2 for an espresso.

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:27:08 +0200
German town orders cats to be kept indoors to save rare birds
Walldorf has ordered pet owners to keep their cats indoors during the crested lark's breeding season.

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:21:35 +0200
Cyprus farmers spill milk in protest over halloumi cheese protection
Goat and sheep herders are angry the cheese's protected status isn't being implemented fast enough.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:56:50 +0200
Kosovo war veterans imprisoned for witness intimidation by specialised court
It is the first verdict handed down by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers after it was established in 2015.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:39:00 +0200
Biniam Girmay: Eritrean cyclist out of Giro d'Italia after injuring eye with prosecco cork
Girmay had been celebrating after becoming the first black African cyclist to win a Grand Tour stage.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 18th – Evening
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Wed, 18 May 2022 17:12:09 +0200
Mass arrests in Armenia during anti-government protests
In Armenia, police is arresting hundreds of anti-government protesters who want the prime minister to resign.

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:56:15 +0200
Man charged over Norway bow-and-arrow attack pleads guilty to murder
Five people were killed in the attack in Kongsberg in October.

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:09:48 +0200
Middle school student in Afghanistan makes model vehicles from waste
Shakirullah, a secondary school student in the city of Khōst, Afghanistan, collects waste materials in his district and builds model vehicles such as tractors and bulldozers.

Wed, 18 May 2022 15:19:53 +0200
Jewish pilgrimage begins at the Ghriba synagogue in Tunisia
Pilgrims have arrived for the annual Ghriba pilgrimage on the tourist island of Djerba in southern Tunisia.

Wed, 18 May 2022 13:43:22 +0200
'Historic moment': Finland and Sweden submit their bids to join NATO
Spurred by Russia's war in Ukraine, it represents a seismic shift from long-held neutrality in Finland and Sweden.

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:29:17 +0200
Biden on US shooting: 'White supremacy will not have the last word'
He was speaking after 10 people were killed in Buffalo in what is believed to have been a racially motivated hate crime.

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 18th – Midday
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Wed, 18 May 2022 11:59:12 +0200
Belarus president changes death penalty law to target opposition
Belarus is the last country in Europe still to apply the death penalty, executing several people each year by firing squad.

Wed, 18 May 2022 11:56:05 +0200
Defiant locals stand firm amid Russian onslaught in southern Ukraine
"We are confident and stubborn people and we are waiting for them (the Russians) to be kicked out. This is my house. I don’t want to give it to them."

Wed, 18 May 2022 11:52:29 +0200
Australia: Prime Minister Scott Morrison crashes into child during football match on campaign trail
On the campaign trail on Wednesday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison barrelled into a young boy during a friendly kick around, eliciting a chorus of stunned "ooohs" and "aaaws" from spectators.

Wed, 18 May 2022 10:57:07 +0200
Ukraine war: Uncertainty over the fate of surrendered Mariupol defenders
Ukrainian fighters extracted from Mariupol steelworks have been taken to a former penal colony in Russian-controlled territory. Ukrainian officials hope to exchange them for Russian POWs.

Wed, 18 May 2022 09:21:52 +0200
Tytti Tuppurainen tells Euronews why Finland wants to join the NATO military alliance
"Now that Vladimir Putin triggered this ruthless war in Ukraine, our people see what kind of neighbour we have."

Wed, 18 May 2022 07:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 18th – Morning
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Wed, 18 May 2022 06:51:41 +0200
Ukraine war: Russian soldier on trial in Kyiv for war crimes pleads guilty
Vadim Shishimarin, the first Russian soldier being tried for war crimes in Ukraine has pleaded guilty, acknowledging all the charges against him, which include war crimes and premeditated murder.

Tue, 17 May 2022 22:08:51 +0200
Italy: Family members to stand trial over disappearance of Pakistani woman
18-year-old Saman Abbas disappeared last year in Italy after telling her boyfriend that her family were going to kill her.

Tue, 17 May 2022 21:14:36 +0200
Bataclan attacks trial: 'Evil did not win,' say members of Eagles of Death Metal
The band had been performing at the Bataclan concert hall when the attacks occurred.

Tue, 17 May 2022 19:20:05 +0200
Football fans swarm to sunny Seville ahead of Europa League final
Rangers and Eintracht Frankfurt fans enjoy Seville as they await the Europa League final

Tue, 17 May 2022 18:00:11 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 17th – Evening
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Tue, 17 May 2022 16:32:15 +0200
Borders between Spain and Morocco reopen for the first time in two years amid improved relations
The European Union's only land border with Africa had been closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a diplomatic crisis between Madrid and Rabat.

Tue, 17 May 2022 16:28:09 +0200
LGBT+ couple's stateless baby should be given birth certificate, rules court
Lawyers have hailed the decision as a landmark for gay rights.

Tue, 17 May 2022 15:53:05 +0200
Your next Uber Eats order could arrive by self-driving car or robot. What now for workers?
Uber has launched two autonomous delivery pilots in Los Angeles. The announcement has raised concerns regarding workers rights.

Tue, 17 May 2022 15:21:55 +0200
Eurovision winners Kalush Orchestra launch initiative for Ukrainian mothers
The Kalush band launched the #MomsOfUkraine initiative in Lviv, signing the names of their own mothers on a large stand in Rynok Square.

Tue, 17 May 2022 14:52:22 +0200
Driver killed after cargo and passenger trains collide near Barcelona
Dozens of others were injured in the incident, which occurred during rush hour on Monday evening.

Tue, 17 May 2022 14:51:45 +0200
Valtònyc: Belgian appeals court rules out extradition for Spanish rapper
The musician has been living in exile since 2018 and faces more than three years in prison in Spain.

Tue, 17 May 2022 13:29:59 +0200
Why Turkey's Erdogan is trying to cast himself as the main mediator between Russia and Ukraine
Ankara is in an awkward position: it is a NATO member but has deep economic and military ties with Moscow.

Tue, 17 May 2022 13:11:56 +0200
Ukrainian town of New York comes under Russian assault
The city of New York in Ukraine was bombed by the Russian army and continues to live with.

Tue, 17 May 2022 12:30:39 +0200
Navalny's appeal against nine-year prison term postponed for a week
Navalny requested the delay.

Tue, 17 May 2022 12:00:10 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 17th – Midday
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Tue, 17 May 2022 11:36:39 +0200
Sudan sanctuary offers haven for exotic birds
Nestled to the east of Khartoum, the capital of Sudan, a lush sanctuary is home to dozens of exotic birds from far and wide.

Tue, 17 May 2022 11:06:54 +0200
Indonesians celebrate Vesak at world's largest Buddhist temple
Indonesian Buddhists released hundreds of lanterns to commemorate the birth, enlightenment and death of Buddha Siddharta Gautama.

Tue, 17 May 2022 09:43:12 +0200
Azerbaijan: Shusha welcomes the 5th International Folklore Festival
On Thursday, May 12, the 5th International Folklore Festival, also called 'Kharibulbul', kicked off in Shusha, the cultural capital of Azerbaijan.

Tue, 17 May 2022 07:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 17th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 17 May 2022 06:44:51 +0200
Russia to interrogate Ukrainian fighters evacuated from Mariupol steelworks
After months of resistance, the fighters were taken to areas under Russian control, with the Ukrainian government saying an exchange would be worked out for their return home.

Mon, 16 May 2022 22:49:29 +0200
Eleven migrants die off coast of Algeria while trying to reach Europe
Five other migrants, including two children, were reportedly rescued from the stricken vessel.

Mon, 16 May 2022 22:43:49 +0200
Controversy as French city Grenoble allows women to wear 'burkinis' in swimming pools
Under the new rules, male and female swimmers will be allowed to appear topless or in full-body costumes for sun protection or religious beliefs.

Mon, 16 May 2022 22:03:27 +0200
Greek helicopter pilot given life sentence for murdering British wife
The case prompted widespread outrage in Greece after the man claimed that his wife had died during a burglary.

Mon, 16 May 2022 21:50:06 +0200
Serbia’s capital Belgrade paralysed by hundreds of bomb threats
Police said that no explosive devices were found and it was not clear who was behind the purported emailed threats.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:35:51 +0200
More than 400 migrants rescued by Doctors Without Borders
470 migrants rescued off the coast of Libya and Malta in the past few weeks is waiting in the Mediterranean to be granted a safe port.

Mon, 16 May 2022 18:32:18 +0200
Lebanon elections: Hezbollah and allies lose majority in parliamentary vote
It is the first election in Lebanon since a devastating economic crisis erupted in October 2019.



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