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Wed, 04 May 2022 09:41:04 +0200
Abortion row: Biden and Harris blast US Supreme Court move to 'deny women's rights'
The leadked draft opinion that would overturn the constitutional right to abortion nationwide has sparked demonstrations on both sides of the divide.

Wed, 04 May 2022 08:28:57 +0200
Donald Trump's hold on US Republicans boosted as author ally JD Vance wins Ohio primary
Hillbilly Elegy author JD Vance's victory in an Ohio Republican Senate primary marks a major victory for Donald Trump as the midterm election season gets underway.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:13:54 +0200
Ukraine war: Mariupol evacuations resume as Russian strikes kill more civilians in east
Another convoy of buses left Mariupol for Zaporizhzhia on Wednesday, Ukrainian officials said, after Russian attacks pounded eastern targets and also Lviv in the west.

Wed, 04 May 2022 07:00:14 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 4th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 03 May 2022 21:25:02 +0200
Ukrainians flock home despite war raging in their home country
Thousands of Ukrainians are flocking home, and many of them are women and children trying to reunite with their families.

Tue, 03 May 2022 20:57:16 +0200
Zacharias Kostopoulos: Two men jailed for killing of Greek LGBT+ activist
The death of Zacharias Kostopoulos in 2018 generated much outcry in Greece.

Tue, 03 May 2022 20:52:07 +0200
Secretary-General of Germany's CSU party resigns after threatening journalist
Stephan Mayer said he had personally decided to step down on "health grounds".

Tue, 03 May 2022 20:45:23 +0200
Probe after man dies following struggle with police in Germany
There have been allegations of police violence after a video surfaced allegedly showing the man being beaten by officers in the city of Mannheim.

Tue, 03 May 2022 19:46:51 +0200
Ethiopian museum and businesses damaged in the post-Ramadan clash
A memorial museum and businesses have been damaged in Addis Ababa by protesters who briefly clashed with Ethiopian police during prayers to mark the end of Ramadan.

Tue, 03 May 2022 19:43:08 +0200
Traditional Wine Horses race of Calatrava comes back as UNESCO heritage
More than two years after the last edition due to the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, and after having achieved the declaration as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, Los Caballos del Vino (the Wine Horses) have returned ever...

Tue, 03 May 2022 19:01:09 +0200
Dozens arrested as Armenia opposition protests up pressure on PM
Police detain protesters at anti-government demonstrations in the Armenian capital Yerevan, as opposition parties mount pressure on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over his "treacherous" handling of a territorial dispute with arch-foe Azerbaijan.

Tue, 03 May 2022 18:47:47 +0200
Snowsports stars let loose with flares in incredible display of skill and colour
A spectacular display of skill and colour from some of the best freestyle skiers and snowboarders around took place in Crans-Montana in Switzerland.

Tue, 03 May 2022 18:20:47 +0200
'People like Europe, they have a European dream', says MEP Guy Verhofstadt
The Global Conversation speaks to Belgium MEP Guy Verhofstadt about what he thinks needs to be done to build a strong European Union for the future.

Tue, 03 May 2022 18:00:32 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 3rd – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 03 May 2022 17:55:42 +0200
German offices of Morgan Stanley searched in tax fraud investigation
Prosecutors said the raids were in connection with the "cum-ex" tax evasion scandal.

Tue, 03 May 2022 16:38:29 +0200
'Fake news': Hungary denies reports it was warned about Russia's invasion of Ukraine
The spokesperson for Prime Minister Viktor Orban has denounced the reports by Ukrainian media.

Tue, 03 May 2022 16:02:28 +0200
Russia's foreign ministry accuses Israel of supporting neo-Nazism in Ukraine
The comments come just one day after Sergei Lavrov claimed Adolf Hitler had "Jewish blood".

Tue, 03 May 2022 15:32:02 +0200
'Sulky liver sausage': Olaf Scholz slammed after refusing to visit Kyiv
“This is about the most brutal war of extermination since the Nazi invasion of Ukraine, it’s not kindergarten," said Ukraine's ambassador to Germany, Andrij Melnyk.

Tue, 03 May 2022 14:58:55 +0200
EU countries 'caught between two extremes' over press freedom
"Polarisation to the west, war and propaganda to the east" is how Reporters Without Borders sums up the press freedom situation in the EU.

Tue, 03 May 2022 13:56:25 +0200
Thousands of Muslims in India, Pakistan, Iran and Iraq gathered on Tuesday to pray for Eid al-Fitr.
They joined Muslims across the Middle East and beyond observing Eid, which is one of the most celebrated holidays in the Muslim world and traditionally a time for family and festivities.

Tue, 03 May 2022 13:47:07 +0200
New Zealand rocket launched to send 34 satellites into orbit
A California-based company got closer to pulling off the feat of catching a falling rocket on Tuesday as it seeks to make them reusable for satellite launches.

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:15:51 +0200
Turkey: Football championship celebrated in Trabzon City Square
Football club Trabzonspor won the seventh Turkish championship in their history last weekend. A title that delighted their fans, who celebrated widely in the streets.

Tue, 03 May 2022 12:00:09 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 3rd – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 03 May 2022 10:58:51 +0200
US jail official helped 'extremely dangerous' inmate escape, say authorities
Jail official Vicky White told co-workers she was taking Casey White for a mental health evaluation. But no such appointment was scheduled it later emerged.

Tue, 03 May 2022 08:08:01 +0200
US Supreme Court moving to overturn key abortion rights law, says leaked report
A decision to overrule a landmark 1973 case enshrining abortion as a constitutional right could lead to abortion bans in roughly half of US states.

Tue, 03 May 2022 07:10:17 +0200
Ukraine war: More civilians rescued from Mariupol steel plant, as Russia strikes Lviv power plants
Russian strikes hit three power plants in the western city of Lviv on Tuesday evening causing some electricity blackouts.

Tue, 03 May 2022 07:00:13 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 3rd – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 02 May 2022 23:02:49 +0200
‘Libs of Tiktok’: Twitter account targets LGBT+ teachers in the U.S.
A popular Twitter account with over `1 million followers is targeting teachers promoting LGBTQ+ rights and inclusive education in the U.S.

Mon, 02 May 2022 21:13:59 +0200
Greek man held on suspicion of kicking kitten into the sea
A viral video of the incident generated outrage on social media.

Mon, 02 May 2022 21:08:38 +0200
Despite UK crackdown plans, hundreds of migrants cross Channel in small boats
The Ministry of Defense said 254 people arrived on the English coast in seven boats from northern France on Sunday, and more people were brought ashore by British lifeboats on Monday.

Mon, 02 May 2022 18:33:07 +0200
Italy illuminated by water light festival in the Alps
A water light festival with 29 big light installations about water in the mountain city Brixen in Northern Italy in the Alps.

Mon, 02 May 2022 18:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 2nd – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:55:39 +0200
Germany and India sign €10 billion green development deal as Modi visits Berlin
Berlin is seeking New Delhi's support for the tough Western stance towards Russia over its war in Ukraine, but Narendra Modi still refrains from criticising Moscow.

Mon, 02 May 2022 17:18:25 +0200
Dozens of people detained at anti-government demonstration in Armenia
Protesters have called for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to resign after he advocated a peace deal with Azerbaijan.

Mon, 02 May 2022 16:42:43 +0200
'Very enterprising': Four-year-old Dutch boy steals mother's car for joyride
Police said they may have discovered the "new Max Verstappen".

Mon, 02 May 2022 16:08:13 +0200
Flowers bloom in war-torn Syria's battered province of Idlib
Syrian children play in a field of Poppy anemone as spring blooms near Jisr al-Shughur in Syria's northwestern province of Idlib by the border with Turkey, bringing colour to the war-torn country.

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:16:38 +0200
Clean-up in Paris after May Day protests
A day after May Day demonstrations, dozens of shops clear broken windows and clean graffitied walls, after being vandalised by protesters.

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:10:49 +0200
Murals bring 'joy' to Baghdad concrete jungle
Iraqi artist Wijdan al-Majed is transforming Baghdad's concrete jungle into a colourful city with murals depicting well-known figures from the war-scarred country and abroad

Mon, 02 May 2022 14:02:15 +0200
Crowds take part in Eid al-Fitr morning prayers
To mark the end of the holy fasting month of Ramadan crowds arrive to attend Eid prayers

Mon, 02 May 2022 12:00:17 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 2nd – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:43:05 +0200
New Zealand welcomes back tourists as pandemic rules eased
Tourism has opened to about 60 visa-waiver countries, including much of Europe, more than two years after international tourism stopped altogether.

Mon, 02 May 2022 11:00:18 +0200
Germany could cope with Russian oil embargo by end of year, says minister
Diplomats say the EU is edging towards a ban on Russian oil imports by the end of 2022. A crisis meeting in Brussels is also seeking unity against Moscow's demand for gas payments in roubles.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:10:25 +0200
Ukraine war: Russian planning to annex eastern Ukraine this month, says US
A senior American official says Russia is planning to hold "sham referenda" and recognize the southern city of Kherson as an independent republic.

Mon, 02 May 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 2nd – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sun, 01 May 2022 19:28:45 +0200
Could Sinn Fein win the most seats in Northern Ireland’s election?
It's possible that Sinn Fein, the cross-Ireland republican party, may win Northern Ireland’s assembly elections, due to be held on Thursday.

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:54:57 +0200
May Day rallies: France pension reforms spark anger as tens of thousands protest after election
Tens of thousands of protesters took to the streets in France on Sunday to mark May Day in a fraught political atmosphere following the presidential election.

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:44:09 +0200
World's first 'vertiport' could be used for flying taxis in future
Urban hubs for flying taxis could become ‘ubiquitous’ by the 2030s, as companies attempt to build them in the next couple of years.

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:26:32 +0200
Annual commemoration of the dead in Ukraine
People across Ukraine are visiting cemeteries to remember the dead. Ukraine marks the commemoration day a week after Easter. This year has been especially poignant.

Sun, 01 May 2022 18:00:08 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 1st – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sun, 01 May 2022 17:39:10 +0200
Italy and Greece relax some COVID restrictions ahead of tourist season
Greece has lifted COVID rules for international and domestic flights while Italy has done away with its health pass.



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