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Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:39:13 +0100
Ukraine war: Kyiv sceptical over Russia's Kherson withdrawal claims
A pullout from Kherson would mark one of Russia’s worst setbacks in the eight-month-old war.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 08:38:13 +0100
The race to digitise Ukrainian cultural and historical archives
The Central State Historical Archive in Lviv is rushing to digitise precious historical documents under the constant threat of an attack by Russia

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:08:06 +0100
US midterm elections: Republicans close in on House majority, Senate still up for grabs
Projections indicate Republicans captured at least 210 House seats, eight short of the 218 needed to win control from the Democrats.

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 07:00:05 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 10th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:58:50 +0100
Biden insists US midterm elections were a 'good day for democracy'
Speaking at the White House for the first time after the vote on Tuesday, the US president said he would be "open to any good ideas" in case of a Republican majority in Congress.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 22:18:27 +0100
Greek strikers clash with police in Athens
Thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Athens on Wednesday as public and some private sector workers walked out in a 24-hour general strike.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 19:29:07 +0100
Migrant rescue vessels in the Mediterranean spark Italy-France row
Rome has backed down and allowed migrants from three rescue ships to disembark, yet French officials believe Italy should be Europe's primary port of call.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:52:50 +0100
Watch: Russia may be running out of missiles to use against Ukraine’s infrastructure
Scheduled power outages continued across Ukraine on Wednesday, according to the country’s electricity grid operator Ukrenergo.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:00:14 +0100
Thousands of hospital staff take to the streets of Buenos Aires
Thousands of hospital staff take to the streets of Buenos Aires

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 18:00:06 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 9th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:58:51 +0100
Sikhs gather in Pakistan to celebrate founder Guru Nanak's birth
Sikhs gather in Pakistan to celebrate founder Guru Nanak's birth

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:30:02 +0100
Ukraine war: Russia 'orders troops' to withdraw from key city of Kherson
The announcement marks one of Russia's most significant retreats and a potential turning point in the war, but Kyiv has reacted cautiously to the news.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:52:22 +0100
Clashes in Greece as strikes over inflation disrupt public transport
Inflation among Eurozone countries -- including Greece -- hit a record 10.7% last month.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:43:19 +0100
Poland rescues 10 suspected migrants from swamp near Belarus border
Warsaw has warned that illegal migration rates are increasing once again amid the war in Ukraine.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:36:14 +0100
Ukraine war: Moscow-installed deputy governor of Kherson died in 'car crash'
Stremousov, 45, has been on Ukraine's wanted list for treason as one of the most vocal proponents of Russia's full-scale invasion in late February.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:23:47 +0100
US midterm elections: What did we learn so far?
With control of Congress still in the balance, here is what we know about the US midterm elections so far.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:02:31 +0100
'A Toss-Up': the fate of the US Congress in the balance as Trump puts off voters
The Republicans look set to take the House of Representatives in 2022's US Midterms, however the margin may be smaller than predicted

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 14:22:19 +0100
Ukraine war: Russia orders troops to quit Kherson; EU €18bn aid offer; Mariupol mass graves
Here are the latest news developments from Russia's war in Ukraine.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 13:32:47 +0100
Soaring inflation and a collapsing currency: Why is Turkey's economy in such a mess?
Runaway inflation and the collapse of the lira has pushed millions of Turks to the brink of financial ruin. But what went wrong with Turkey's economy?

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:27:59 +0100
Eight children among Syrian refugees killed in Turkey house fire
Investigators believe the blaze was caused by a stove heater.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 12:00:07 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 9th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:48:11 +0100
Mykolaiv zoo: Life carries on in war-torn Ukraine
The life in a war zone zoo supported by donations coming from around the globe

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:40:54 +0100
Brittney Griner: US protests as basketball player moved to a penal colony in Russia
The two-time Olympic gold medalist was convicted of drug trafficking offenses in August.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 11:19:39 +0100
Norwegian Princess gives up royal duties for 'shaman' fiance
Princess Märtha Louise of Norway has announced she is stepping down from royal duties to focus on her business with self-styled Shaman fiancé Durek Verrett.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 09:35:36 +0100
Ukraine war: Zelenskyy says he won't give up 'a single centimetre' to Russia in east
Ukraine's president said Russian casualties are "extraordinarily high" as fighting continues in illegally annexed Donbas region.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:49:43 +0100
Italy earthquake: 5.6-magnitude tremor hits off the coast near Rimini
The earthquake did not cause any injuries or significant damage, authorities said.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:57:30 +0100
US elections: Republican hopes of taking control of Congress hang in the balance
Control of Congress hung in the balance early Wednesday, with both parties notching victories in some of the most competitive races in a midterm election.

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 07:00:06 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 9th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 22:56:37 +0100
Trouble for Rishi Sunak as minister quits over scandal two weeks after both take office
Gavin Williamson's resignation over bullying claims comes amid controversy over some of the new prime minister's choices for his cabinet.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:59:00 +0100
Watch: North America, Asia and Pacific see total eclipse of the moon
Millions of people across the world were able to see a total lunar eclipse, which was visible throughout North America, across Asia, Australia and the rest of the Pacific.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:48:06 +0100
Watch: LGBT activists stage protest outside FIFA’s headquarters
A few dozen people protested in front of the FIFA Museum in Zurich, Switzerland, on Tuesday to press for the rights of the LGBT+ community ahead of the World Cup hosted by Qatar.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:39:09 +0100
Sweden will counter terror threats to meet Turkey's NATO objections, new PM tells Erdogan
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson was in Ankara to meet President Erdogan of Turkey, which has still not approved NATO accession for Sweden or Finland.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:22:10 +0100
Heated shelters set up in Ukraine to help people living without electricity
The move follows the bombardment of Ukraine's energy infrastructure from Russian forces

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 21:05:35 +0100
‘The number one issue is inflation’: an expert’s take on America's midterm elections
Although abortion, gun control and immigration have been hot-button issues in America’s midterm elections, it’s likely that it’ll be the economy that influences most people in how they vote.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:39:46 +0100
Ursula von der Leyen: northern countries must follow EU and pledge funding to global south
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has called on northern countries to follow the EU's example of committing to climate funding for the global south.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 20:29:26 +0100
Greek bakers struggle with soaring energy bills with many bakeries facing closures
🍞🇬🇷 Monthly energy bills have quintupled in some cases, especially for Athens baker Tassos Vazakas ...

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 19:09:17 +0100
Tourism specialists flock to London for the World Travel Market
After two difficult years, the global travel industry is coming back together in London between the 7th and 9th November for the 2022 World Travel Market.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:41:22 +0100
'We’re fighting for our normality': Ukraine minister's personal take on rolling blackouts
Millions across Ukraine continue to live under rolling blackouts and a lack of other key services such as running water, as Russia continues to target key civilian infrastructure in the country.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:02:16 +0100
Watch: Ukrainian forces continue to inch closer to Kherson
Russian occupation authorities in the Kherson region of southern Ukraine are likely beginning a new phase of evacuations from the city, according to the US-based Institute for the Study of War.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 18:00:08 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 8th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 17:09:56 +0100
Spain's government under growing pressure over Melilla migrant tragedy
At least 23 migrants died while trying to cross the Moroccan border to the Spanish enclave in June.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:53:39 +0100
Faroe Islands foreign minister dismissed after homophobic remarks
Jenis av Rana had stated that he could not support Denmark's conservative leader as the country's prime minister as he is gay, ahead of the recent election.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 16:38:13 +0100
Germany condemns Qatar World Cup ambassador who says homosexuality is 'damage in the mind'
The German government has described as "terrible" comments by Qatari official Khalid Salman who said homosexuality was "damage in the mind" and visiting gay fans would have to "accept our rules".

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 14:04:59 +0100
Watch: Italians protest at Geo Barents ship at centre of port standoff
On Monday, three migrants not allowed to disembark their boat in Italy were rescued after jumping into the sea in desperation off the Mediterranean.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 13:39:51 +0100
Bulgarian police officer shot dead near southern border with Turkey
The shooter is still on the run.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:46:06 +0100
89 migrants allowed to disembark migrant ship in Italy as others remain stranded
A German humanitarian group said its ship docked in southern Italy early Tuesday and disembarked 89 people rescued at sea, ending one migrant rescue saga as others continue under Italy's new hard-right government.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:16:18 +0100
German girl, 8, freed after being kept in isolation for nearly all her life
The girl was found at her grandparents' house in western Germany.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 12:00:07 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 8th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 11:57:34 +0100
Men acquitted over toppling statue of Polish priest suspected of child abuse
The incident was a symbolic moment in Poland's reckoning with clerical abuse.

Tue, 08 Nov 2022 10:18:14 +0100
Poland builds razor wire fence along Russian border to stop possible migrant surge
Polish forces have constructed a razor wire fence along its border with Russia to deter future migrants from crossing into the EU.



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