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Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:15:44 +0100
Journalists and protestors continue to be silenced in Russia, says Amnesty International
A new report reveals that Russian authorities have developed a "sophisticated system of restrictions and severe reprisals to crush public protests".

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:08:37 +0100
US shooting: six killed in a Virginia Walmart supermarket
The motive for the attack is still unknown

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:05:41 +0100
Ukrainian President calls Russia's infrastructure attacks "crime against humanity"
The Ukrainian President has called on the UN Security Council to pressure Russia into ceasing its air strikes targeting his country's critical infrastructure

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 09:02:34 +0100
Supporters of Scottish independence from the UK remain defiant
Nicola Sturgeon has committed to running the next general election as a “de facto referendum” on Scottish independence.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 08:41:26 +0100
Ukraine war: Two-thirds of Kyiv still without power after deadly Russian missile strikes
The capital was one of the main targets of a massive missile attack by Moscow which caused the biggest power outage in Kyiv since the beginning of the war.

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 07:00:05 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 24th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:34:48 +0100
Kosovo Serb women call for calm as license plate row threatens to spark unrest
Kosovo's government has threatened to start fining drivers using Serbian license plates in a two-year-long dispute between Belgrade and Pristina.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 23:30:54 +0100
Protests erupt at world's biggest Apple iPhone factory in China
Videos on Chinese social media appeared to show thousands of people in masks facing rows of police in white protective suits with plastic riot shields.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:32:14 +0100
War in Ukraine: Moscow reportedly depleted significant amount of its high-precision missiles
Our correspondent Sasha Vakulina gives the latest update about the war in Ukraine, as Moscow has reportedly depleted a significant portion of its high-precision missiles.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:27:26 +0100
"It gives us hope." Berlin switches on Christmas lights amid energy crisis
The German capital's most famous boulevard switched on its holiday lights, but energy-saving measures were put into place to offset rising power costs.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:00:32 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 23rd – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 17:29:57 +0100
Russian man jailed for 90 days in Norway for illegally flying drone
Norway implemented a ban on drones in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 16:17:46 +0100
Finland and Sweden step up military aid to Ukraine ahead of winter
The Nordic nations recently announced their biggest packages of military assistance so far to help Ukraine.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:38:53 +0100
Italian PM Meloni's chief whip blasted for ‘homosexuality an abomination’ Bible reference
The Brothers of Italy parliamentarian's comments triggered critical responses from opposition parties, as well as LGBTQ associations and even Catholic theologians

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:34:08 +0100
South Africa’s public service unions march through streets for higher salaries
South Africa’s public service unions called for a one-day strike, demanding higher wages amidst high inflation.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:28:56 +0100
Portugal arrests 35 people on suspicion of trafficking migrant workers
The criminal gang allegedly exploited migrants on farms in the southern Alentejo region.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:15:29 +0100
German footballers cover mouths in apparent protest at FIFA over 'OneLove' armbands
FIFA had threatened to issue yellow cards to any players wearing the armbands.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:14:47 +0100
Hundreds of toys displayed in Bogota square to denounce sexual abuse in Colombia
Activists in Colombia used hundreds of dolls to raise awareness of sexual abuse in the country.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 14:21:49 +0100
Ukraine war: Power cuts in Kyiv, Lviv and Moldova after fresh missile strikes
Russia has repeatedly targeted Ukraine's energy infrastructure in recent weeks.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:15:07 +0100
Ukraine war: Fresh strikes, Russia 'a state sponsor of terror', and UK sends first helicopter
Here is our summary of the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:23:54 +0100
The Tanzanian who left the streets for world cup glory (Inspire Africa)
`'People didn't believe in me.. a street child who had no future. But after that, they used me as a role model. They wanted me to be near their kids always so that I could share my experience and I can talk to them about the positive changes that has...

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:01:51 +0100
Italy maps out 1,400 monuments honouring fascist regime
It is the first time the country has attempted to document symbols of Benito Mussolini's dictatorship.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 12:00:09 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 23rd – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:58:57 +0100
Scottish independence: Scotland ‘doesn't have power’ to hold fresh referendum, says UK Supreme Court
Britain's top court was hearing whether Scotland’s semi-autonomous administration can organise an independence vote without the London government’s consent.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:55:28 +0100
Five hundred people crammed in fishing boat rescued in Mediterranean
A boat believed to be carrying hundreds of migrants is safely towed to the Greek island of Crete after a dramatic rescue complicated by near gale-force winds, a coastguard said.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:53:04 +0100
The European Parliament marks 70th anniversary in Strasbourg
The prime ministers of Belgium, France and Luxembourg addressed the parliament as part of the ceremony as the three countries are the body's host nations.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:45:06 +0100
Iran fans sing protest songs outside the stadium in Doha
Wearing Iranian jerseys outside the World Cup stadium in Doha, Qatar, a small number of Iranian fans sang in solidarity with protesters in their home country supporting demonstrations triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini who died while detained by I...

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:36:46 +0100
Ukraine war: Baby killed after Russian strike on hospital, says prosecutor general
The Prosecutor General of Ukraine said a rocket hit the hospital in Vilniansk around 2:00 on Wednesday morning.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:05:35 +0100
Kremlin on alert after Crimea hit by ‘drone attack'
Crimea officials have also slammed reports that residents are being evacuated.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:50:51 +0100
Iran: UN nuclear watchdog says Tehran is enriching up to 60% at underground facility
The news is another blow to hopes of reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which had capped the country's uranium enrichment.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:09:34 +0100
Dozens injured as 5.9-magnitude earthquake rocks northwestern Turkey
There were no reports of deaths or major damage in the tremor with an epicentre in the Düzce province, about 200 km east of Istanbul.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:58:40 +0100
US Supreme Court paves way for Congress to see Trump tax returns
The US Supreme Court has rejected ex-President Trump's request to block the Treasury Department from handing over his tax returns to a congressional committee.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:04:50 +0100
Israel: At least one dead, 14 wounded in explosions at Jerusalem bus stops
Police said the two explosions were suspected attacks by Palestinians following an uptick in violence in recent weeks.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:36:25 +0100
Multiple deaths after gunman opens fire at Walmart store
The shooter's identity and reasons for the attack are still unknown. The authorities believe he acted alone.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:19:07 +0100
Turkey mulls boots on the ground in Syria as Kremlin calls for caution
Turkey mulls boots on the ground in Syria as Moscow calls for caution

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:00:06 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 23rd – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:57:59 +0100
Reigning champions France subdue Australia with 4-1 win at World Cup
France managed to triumph over Australia on Tuesday despite missing their star striker, Karim Benzema.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:48:55 +0100
Pope Francis sacks leadership of Vatican-based charity accused of 'bullying' employees
The Pontiff's shock move targeted the chiefs of Caritas Internationalis (CI), a Catholic charity confederation with more than a million employees and volunteers around the world

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:13:35 +0100
War in Ukraine: Residents board trains to escape ‘life-threatening’ winter in Kherson and Mykolaiv
Evacuations begin in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, as WHO warns against “life-threatening" winter in Ukraine.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:26:24 +0100
Rescue efforts ongoing after deadly earthquake devastates Indonesian island
Rescue operations were focused on about a dozen locations in Cianjur where many are still believed to be trapped.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:50:20 +0100
Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United with 'immediate effect', club confirms
It marks a bitter end to the Portugal captain's second spell at Old Trafford after he said he felt betrayed by the club

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:44:28 +0100
Turf wars: High energy bills may thwart Irish government's plans to partially ban peat cutting
The debate on peat cutting is nothing new in Ireland. But as the country faces soaring energy costs, many in rural areas are fighting back.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:28:14 +0100
Five injured after migrant bus hits police car at Bulgarian police checkpoint
The collision near the capital Sofia follows an upsurge in violent incidents at Bulgaria's borders in recent months.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:00:09 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 22nd – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:46:02 +0100
War in Ukraine: Kyiv offers transportation and accommodation to residents of liberated Kherson
As many in the city of Kherson are still without electricity and running water, Kyiv is offering many of its residents help leaving the area and accommodation.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:37:58 +0100
Indonesia earthquake: Dozens still missing as rescue efforts continue in Java
Rescuers have used their bare hands to shift the rubble of flattened buildings in some of the worst affected areas.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:12:39 +0100
‘It’s a hard blow’: Argentina in anguish after Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 World Cup victory
While Argentina ranks as FIFA’s third best team in 2022, Saudi Arabia are 51st.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:12:41 +0100
From cleaner to World Cup coach: Who is Saudi Arabia football manager Hervé Renard?
French coach Hervé Renard led Saudi Arabia to a landmark 2-1 win against Argentina

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:11:42 +0100
Sweden detains two people on suspicion of spying after Stockholm raids
One of the suspects had allegedly passed on information about Sweden and another unnamed country.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:40:18 +0100
More trouble ahead for the global economy, OECD predicts
"This is a very, very challenging outlook", said OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann.



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