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Tue, 12 Apr 2022 10:06:26 +0200
France election: Five reasons why the Macron-Le Pen face-off will look very different this time
Emmanuel Macron will find it much harder to win over an angry, divided France than in 2017, and the prospect of Marine Le Pen becoming president is a real possibility.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 08:30:11 +0200
The myth far-right zealots run Ukraine is Russian propaganda | View
"The West’s inability to properly understand the Azov movement has led to the spread of damaging anti-Ukraine propaganda in the media."

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 07:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | April 12th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 12 Apr 2022 06:48:05 +0200
Ukraine war live: Nearly two-thirds of country's children have fled their homes, UNICEF says
Of Ukraine’s refugee children, 2.8 million are displaced within the country while two million more are abroad.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 22:43:41 +0200
Residents in Kyiv are adapting to life in a new phase of war
Residents in Ukraine's capital are adapting to life in a new phase of war. As Russian forces regroup in the east, people in Kyiv want Ukraine to get back on track

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 22:22:21 +0200
Warsaw seizes Russia-built compound to give to Ukraine
"It is extremely symbolic that we are closing this long process now, in the age of Russian aggression," Warsaw mayor Trzaskowski tweeted.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 21:17:43 +0200
Ukraine war: Austrian chancellor Karl Nehammer downbeat after face-to-face talks with Putin
Austria's Chancellor urged Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine in the first face-to-face meeting between an EU leader and the Russian president since the invasion began.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 19:23:06 +0200
Belarus accuses Poland of attacking border with slingshot and 'metal balls'
Polish security forces allegedly tried to "blind the Belarusian border guards with strobe lights".

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:58:04 +0200
Russia's war will shrink Ukraine's economy by 45% this year, World Bank says
The invasion which started on 24 February has resulted in half of the country's businesses shutting down and the other half operating below capacity as well as the destruction of a vast amount of infrastructure.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:04:25 +0200
The arsenal being sent to Ukraine to fight Russia - and the weapons Kyiv is still asking for
Ukraine has received high-tech weaponry from a number of allies to help it fight back against Russia’s invasion.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 18:00:11 +0200
Latest news bulletin | April 11th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:46:13 +0200
Finnish 'loopholes' allow imports of Russian coal and oil to continue
Activists and politicians have raised the issue of state-owned companies still involved in bringing raw materials from Russia into Finland.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 17:38:46 +0200
German minister resigns over controversial holiday after deadly floods
Anne Spiegel has quit her post as minister for families and women citing “political pressure”.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:55:44 +0200
Speeding west, the Ukraine hospital train ferries patients to safety
Speeding west, the Ukraine hospital train ferries patients to safety

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:45:05 +0200
Polish commission again accuses Russia over 2010 Smolensk plane crash
The country's President Lech Kaczynski and 95 others died in the crash.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:22:06 +0200
Environmental activists block a motorway in Switzerland
Environmental activists briefly blocked a highway near Lausanne to demand that the Swiss government take concrete and rapid action against global warming.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:20:18 +0200
Wet, wet, wet! Couples get a dousing at UK Wife Carrying Championship
The annual UK Wife Carrying Championship took place in Dorking, Surrey, on Sunday (10th April).

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:14:16 +0200
Dozens protest in Mexico City against Ukraine war
Several dozen people marched Sunday from the iconic Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City to the Russian embassy to protest against the war in Ukraine.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:11:31 +0200
France: Anti-fascist activists demonstrate in Rennes
Riot police descend upon Rennes city centre after demonstrations turned violent following the announcement of the results in the first round of France's presidential election.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 16:04:46 +0200
Sweden's ruling party begins internal debate on joining NATO after Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Sweden's Social Democratic Party has previously been opposed to joining the military alliance. Russia's war in Ukraine may change that.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:45:29 +0200
Not for sensitive stomachs: 'vomit vault' churns up in London
An exhibition of images of vomit goes on show in London, offering visitors a walk through the city's vomit-splattered streets and the chance to smell such delightful scents as "puke" and "bin juice"

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:15:11 +0200
In Kyiv, cautious optimism as the city tries to get back to normal
Residents have started to return, businesses have been reopening, and grassroots reconstruction efforts have begun in areas that had been damaged by shelling.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 14:42:45 +0200
Man found guilty of murdering UK MP Sir David Amess
Ali Harbi Ali, 26, was also convicted of preparing acts of terrorism.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 12:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | April 11th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 11:40:58 +0200
In Borodianka, fears remain about what will be found under the rubble
So far 26 people have been found dead, but more than 200 are still missing.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:56:04 +0200
Election map: In which parts of France did Le Pen and Macron win?
A regional breakdown of France's election results.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:35:00 +0200
France election: Why is France's president the most powerful in Europe and is it a problem?
France is electing its next president this month. Experts say the position has an unprecedented amount of power. Why is that?

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:24:04 +0200
Ukraine war: Austria's chancellor Nehammer is first European leader to visit Putin since invasion
Nehammer said he wants to be a "bridge-builder" between Moscow and Kyiv.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 09:08:52 +0200
In Germany, pro-Russian protesters complain of discrimination
"We organised this protest because many of us Russian speakers, Russians, have been discriminated against and harassed because of our language culture."

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 08:44:40 +0200
France election: Who's who in the race to unseat Macron?
Your guide to some of the leading candidates to be France's next president.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 07:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | April 11th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 06:56:04 +0200
Ukraine war: Russia is gearing up for an offensive in east, Pentagon says
The Pentagon’s latest assessment is that Russia is gearing up for, but has not yet begun, an intensified offensive in the Donbas. A senior US defence official said the Russians are moving more troops and material toward that area and are focusing m...

Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:50:29 +0200
Six takeaways from the first round of France's presidential election
The first round of France's election was marked by the far-right qualifying for the runoff, a collapse of traditional parties and a high abstention rate.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 23:20:07 +0200
'I want a France that is part of a strong Europe,' says Emmanuel Macron
The current French president is set for another winner-takes-all runoff against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:41:34 +0200
Australia's PM sets 21 May as date for federal election
Scott Morrison is hoping his party can with a fourth successive term in office -- despite trailing their main Labour Party rivals.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 19:29:43 +0200
Gay men in Andalucia call for acceptance and recognition in Holy Week
Members of Spanish brotherhoods who dress Virgin Mary floats for Holy Week accuse religious leaders of hypocrisy over their sexuality.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 18:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | April 10th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 17:59:23 +0200
President Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen qualify for second round of presidential election
French President Emmanuel Macron came first in France's presidential election with 27.6% and far-right leader Marine Le Pen came second with 23.4%, according to interior ministry figures.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:33:50 +0200
UK points to mounting Russian losses, as Boris Johnson promises more military aid for Kyiv
Boris Johnson became the latest European leader to visit Kyiv, and he praised Ukrainians as "people of iron."

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:25:33 +0200
Pope Francis calls for "Easter truce" in Ukraine in Palm Sunday address
Celebrating Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis said that the “folly of war” leads people to commit “senseless acts of cruelty.”

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:19:41 +0200
France goes to the polls in presidential election
There are 12 candidates vying for votes to be the president of France.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 12:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | April 10th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 10:20:00 +0200
Pakistan's prime minister Imran Khan ousted in no-confidence vote
Khan was voted out in the Sunday morning vote after several political allies and a key party in his ruling coalition deserted him.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 09:55:26 +0200
Ukraine war: Zelenskyy says he still wants peace, despite atrocities of war
The Ukrainian leader has also renewed his plea for more weapons ahead of an expected surge in fighting in the country’s east.

Sun, 10 Apr 2022 07:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | April 10th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 19:38:01 +0200
First all-private astronaut crew arrives at ISS
After blasting off from Cape Canaveral on Friday, the first all-private astronaut crew has arrived at the International Space Station.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 19:13:24 +0200
First private mission docks at International Space Station
The first fully private mission docks at the International Space Station.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 18:00:09 +0200
Latest news bulletin | April 9th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 17:23:57 +0200
Stand Up for Ukraine event raises more than ten billion euros
The official international fundraising effort came as stars from stars from film, TV, sports and music signed up to a social media campaign to support Ukraine.

Sat, 09 Apr 2022 16:56:18 +0200
Palestinian militant killed by Israeli forces in operation at Tel Aviv gunman's home
The Israeli military kill a Palestinian militant in an operation at the home of the gunman who killed three in Tel Aviv on Thursday.



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