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Sat, 19 Mar 2022 09:14:05 +0100Ukraine war: Zelenskyy warns Russia could take 'generations' to recover from losses
Ukraine's president called for comprehensive peace talks with Moscow in his latest video address, saying it was time to restore his country's territorial integrity.
Sat, 19 Mar 2022 07:00:05 +0100Latest news bulletin | March 19th – Morning
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Fri, 18 Mar 2022 22:00:43 +0100Ukraine shows 'racial disparity' of Europe's attitude to refugees, says Syrian
Syrian Steve Ali on his refugee experience in Europe and the 'disparity' compared with Ukrainians fleeing the Russian invasion.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:57:25 +0100Western Sahara: Spain and Morocco near end to diplomatic row over disputed territory
Rabat says that the two countries have agreed that an autonomy proposal is "serious, credible and realistic".
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 20:14:48 +0100Ukraine war: Fears grow that Russia will target former Soviet state of Moldova next
The citizens of the country on Ukraine's western border are concerned that the Russian advance on Odesa might mean trouble with Moldova's own breakaway territory of Transnistria.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:40:00 +0100Putin broadcast interrupted at flag-waving rally in Moscow
President Putin delivered a speech during a rally in Moscow to mark the eight-year anniversary since Russia's annexation of Crimea. The broadcast was cut off, but the Kremlin says it was due to a technical glitch.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 18:00:13 +0100Latest news bulletin | March 18th – Evening
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Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:33:05 +0100Greek farmers stage protest outside agricultural ministry over rising costs
Farming associations say they have been left behind by the government's financial support package.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:26:28 +0100Putin's rhetoric now more virulent amid Ukraine war, says expert
“The Russian people will always be able to distinguish true patriots from scum and traitors,” said Putin this week.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:24:53 +0100Italy marks 2nd anniversary of haunting COVID-19 milestone
Italy marked the second anniversary of a tragic milestone of the coronavirus pandemic: the day when a convoy of army trucks had to transport the dead out of hard-hit Bergamo because the city’s cemeteries and crematoria were full.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:06:55 +0100EU member states expel 20 total Russian diplomats amid Ukraine war
Bulgaria, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania announced the expulsions on Friday.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 17:06:01 +0100Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece urge common EU energy strategy
The leaders of Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece called on Friday for a common EU strategy to ensure the bloc's energy security after the Ukraine conflict sent prices soaring.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 15:22:41 +0100'I went to rescue wife’s family from a tomb': Man's epic Ukraine trip
“To me, he’s a hero.” Alberto, 58, rescued 38 people from Ukraine, 20 of whom he is hosting at his home in Vienna.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:44:39 +0100Why is Bosnia not joining rest of Europe in sanctions against Russia?
Bosnia is one of the few remaining countries in Europe that has not introduced any sanctions against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:30:30 +0100UEFA Champions League: Chelsea drawn against Real Madrid in quarter-finals
Manchester City will play Atletico Madrid, with the winners facing Chelsea or Real in the semi-finals.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 14:01:44 +0100US President Biden discusses Ukraine war with Chinese counterpart
Washington, an ally of Ukraine, and Beijing, an ally of Russia, appear to be on opposing sides of Europe's biggest conflict since World War Two.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 13:27:49 +0100Foreign fighters drawn to Ukraine's international legion
French former military planning to enrol in Ukraine's International legion decides to dedicate himself to humanitarian help instead
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:53:15 +0100Ukraine war: Staff move into psychiatric hospital to help patients amid Kyiv bombs
As the war enters its fourth week, most of the staff have now moved into the building with their families so they can be with their patients around the clock.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:05:08 +0100Ukraine war: Reduce consumption to avoid crippling oil supply crunch, says IEA
The International Energy Agency has unveiled a 10-point plan to rapidly cut back global oil use, in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 12:00:05 +0100Latest news bulletin | March 18th – Midday
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Fri, 18 Mar 2022 11:50:14 +0100Media regulator revokes RT's licence to broadcast in the UK
"Freedom of expression is something we guard fiercely in this country," said Ofcom's chief executive.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 09:33:25 +0100Surrogate babies stranded in Kyiv shelter with war raging around them
War has prevented foreigners from getting to Ukraine to pick up the babies.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:44:48 +0100Bulgaria's former PM Boyko Borissov arrested amid EU funds probe
He was detained in Sofia late on Thursday.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 08:00:24 +0100Russian cruise missiles target Lviv airport in pre-dawn strike
The airport in Lviv, the biggest city in western Ukraine, was targeted by four Russian cruise missiles in a pre-dawn attack.
Fri, 18 Mar 2022 07:08:42 +0100Ukraine war: More than 130 survive theatre bombing but hundreds still trapped
More than 130 people survived but hundreds are still trapped after the theatre bombing in Mariupol, Ukraine's president said.
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Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:33:24 +0100PayPal enables transfer of funds to Ukrainian accounts at home and abroad
Before the company's Thursday decision, people in Ukraine were allowed to send money but not receive funds.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:23:42 +0100Spain deploys 23,000 police officers after lorry drivers' strike over fuel prices
Some drivers have been accused of attacking others who have not joined their strike.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:19:43 +0100Emiliano Sala: Argentine footballer died from trauma injuries in plane crash
A jury concluded that Sala was “deeply unconscious” after being poisoned by exhaust fumes before he was killed.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 22:14:28 +0100Antwerp: Belgium man admits to revenge murder of former schoolteacher
The 37-year-old man confessed to the killing on Thursday, according to judicial sources.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:57:36 +0100Italy to end state of emergency and begin easing COVID-19 restrictions
More than 157,000 Italians have died since the start of the pandemic in 2020.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 21:13:30 +0100Emmanuel Macron unveils policies as he seeks second presidential term
The French President said he would increase the retirement age, cut taxes and further loosen labour market rules if he wins next month's election.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 19:01:46 +0100Ukraine war: Refugee train routes delayed by technical issues in Italy and Poland
Some scheduled trains were cancelled while others were stopped on Poland's 820 kilometres of railway.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:55:29 +0100 British defence secretary contacted by 'imposter' of Ukrainian PM
UK defence secretary Ben Wallace said an imposter claiming to be the Ukrainian PM attempted to contact him.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:39:10 +0100US denies Hushpuppi committed internet fraud from prison
The US government has dismissed claims that the detained Nigerian influencer Ramon Abbas, known as Hushpuppi, executed a $400,000 (£304,000) internet fraud from prison.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:32:24 +0100Deaf Ukrainian refugees find shelter in Romania
As the war rages on, deaf Ukrainian refugees find shelter and support at Romania's border.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 18:00:11 +0100Latest news bulletin | March 17th – Evening
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Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:54:51 +0100Orban is trying a daunting balancing act over the Ukraine war | View
"At a time when most of the right-wing leaders across Europe are distancing themselves from Putin, Orban is attempting a daunting balancing act."
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 15:39:18 +0100Kosovo's parliament rejects new law recognising same-sex civil unions
It would have been the first time a Muslim-majority country allowed same-sex civil unions.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:57:56 +0100Survivors begin to emerge from bombed Mariupol theatre
The first survivors have been pulled from the rubble of a bombed theatre in the besieged southern Ukraine city of Mariupol, where authorities say more than a thousand civilians had gone for shelter.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:26:21 +0100What is life like for Westerners in Russia amid the war in Ukraine?
With relations between Russia and Europe reaching a new all-time low, what is life like for Westerners in the country?
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:39:18 +0100Kremlin anger after Joe Biden calls Vladimir Putin a 'war criminal'
"We believe such rhetoric to be unacceptable and unforgivable," said a spokesman for the Kremlin.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 12:00:09 +0100Latest news bulletin | March 17th – Midday
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Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:26:32 +0100Four dead after 7.4-magnitude earthquake hits northern Japan
It was the same region that was hit by a 9.0-magnitude earthquake and tsunami 11 years ago.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:08:48 +0100'I knew it was the last lunch': One refugee's final day in Kyiv
Iryna Zemlyana went to her favourite restaurant and enjoyed peace before Russia invaded.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 11:02:10 +0100Irish leader tests positive for COVID-19 during US visit
Irish Taoiseach Micheál Martin learned he had tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday evening while attending an event with US leaders.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:56:38 +0100Good News: 6 stories to brighten your week
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Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:08:09 +0100Ukraine war: Zelenskyy invokes WWII and Berlin Wall in speech to German MPs
In a speech to the German parliament, Ukraine's president Zelenskyy invoked WWII, the Berlin Wall and John F. Kennedy in a plea for more help against the Russian invasion.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 08:17:16 +0100President Zelenskyy: 'My heart breaks' after Mariupol theatre bombing
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy has said his 'heart breaks' after a Russian bombing on a theatre in the besieged city of Mariupol where officials say more than a thousand civilians were sheltering.
Thu, 17 Mar 2022 07:00:06 +0100Latest news bulletin | March 17th – Morning
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