Incident takes place on Pont Neuf bridge near Louvre Museum.

In phone call, US president, Israeli prime minister discuss Iran, Israel-Palestine tensions.

Situation more serious than anticipated, says National Emergency Management Agency.

Iraq has no diplomatic relations with Israel.

Tunisian coast guard rescues 97 irregular migrants off eastern Sfax city, court spokesman says.

Several European leaders welcome French president’s re-election over far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

Marine Le Pen vows to continue fight in forthcoming legislative elections.

Macron received 58.2% of votes in run-off round against far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

$5B bilateral trade volume between Turkiye, Brazil far behind potential, says Mevlut Cavusoglu.

Indian prime minister addresses rally in Jammu in his first public event since New Delhi stripped disputed region’s special status in 2019.

Patriarch Sahak Mashalian wishes for peace, friendship between Turks, Armenians.

As of noon, only 26.41% of registered voters participated in voting, official data shows.

In phone call with Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Recep Tayyip Erdogan reaffirms support for Russia-Ukraine talks, willingness to be guarantor.

Vessel seized by IRGC's naval forces in northern shores of Persian Gulf.

Army says dead bodies of 8 migrants recovered.

Turkiye working with Armenia to normalize relations, says Communications Director Fahrettin Altun.

Ankara rejects statements, decisions, distorting historical fact, condemn those who insist on this mistake, says statement.

In message to Turkish-Armenians, President Erdogan commemorates Ottoman Armenians who died in 'harsh conditions' of World War I.

Principles at heart of multilateral cooperation under greatest strain since founding of UN, says Antonio Guterres.

Russian army trying to take control of Popasna, Rubizhne in Donetsk, Kherson regions, says Ukrainian General Staff.

US Secretary of State, defense chief will travel Sunday to Kyiv, says Ukrainian president.

Russian air force disabled logistics terminal at military airfield near Odessa, says Defense Ministry.

EU aims to support peace, stability in region, says Charles Michel.

18 also injured in attack, says senior advisor to Ukrainian president.

Russia also lost 177 aircraft, 154 helicopters, 854 tanks, says Ukrainian General Staff.

Misleading information about climate change can undermine efforts to protect planet, Twitter says.

Ongoing war in Ukraine forced Finland to re-evaluate its security policy, says Pekka Haavisto.

Ukrainian orphans, brought to Turkiye amid Russia-Ukraine war, enjoy April 23 National Sovereignty and Children's Day events.

FSO SAFER is floating storage tanker off Yemen’s western coast.

Current situation in Ukrainian port city could boost Russian resolve, push Kyiv to act more boldly, says think tank head.

Ukrainian troops, civilians reportedly stranded in Azovstal plant with Russian forces surrounding them.

Macron government’s ideological slide towards extreme right politics has left minority population with sense of betrayal.

Next week's travel to also include separate sit-down with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, UN chief's office announces.

Inflation to hit multi-decade high, new risks loom from fighting, disruptions to energy flows, report says.

Saied's amendment allows him to appoint head, members of elections commission.

Charles Michel reiterates EU's commitment to support dialogue between Armenia, Azerbaijan.

Antonio Guterres 'extends his deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a swift recovery' to injured.

This year's Earth Day is celebrated by many with theme of 'invest in our planet'.

Leaders reaffirm commitment to transforming defense, security cooperation as key pillar of India-UK strategic partnership.

During his tenure, Dudayev encountered several assassination attempts.

China keeps dispatching jets across Taiwan Strait as Taipei-Washington relations increase.

Germany doing everything to prevent escalation toward World War III, says Olaf Scholz.

EU does not forget about ‘continued tragedy of Syria people’ despite war in Ukraine, says EU spokesman.

Military commander compares Russia-Ukraine war with World War II.

German gov't needs to send strong signal to European partners against mistreatment of non-European refugees.

1 in 3 households have at least 1 person with chronic condition, unable to secure medication, care says WHO survey.

Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow wants to capture other countries.

Manmohan Singh says Russia-Ukraine conflict portends "a reshaping of the world order".

Some Belarusian forces continue to carry out tasks along Ukraine-Belarus border in Brest, Gomel regions, says Ukrainian military.

Kremlin urges Ukrainian troops to lay down arms, exit surrounded Azovstal plant.

Russian generals 'committing atrocities' in Ukraine are targeted with latest round of sanctions, government says.

Ankara has world's appreciation for its humanitarian, rescue, aid operations across world, says Turkish president.

Days before their final showdown at the ballot box, surveys suggest President Macron was more convincing in his arguments against right-wing Marine Le Pen.

US president also imposing full ban on Russian ships from docking at US ports.

President Xi calls for ‘vision of common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security’ to maintain world peace.

UN migration agency says over 600,000 internally displaced in first 17 days of April, more than 5M fled Ukraine.

Musk announced last week he intends to buy Twitter for $54.20 per share, or around $43B.

420M hectares of forestland lost worldwide due to deforestation from 1990 to 2020.

Birthday of Britain's longest-serving monarch was marked with gun salute, with official celebrations set for June 11.

Global health body says 5M coronavirus infections seen worldwide in past week with highest number of new deaths in US.

Global streaming service, production company's market cap falls from $154.77B to $100.42B in a single day.

Defense Department confirms its pilots in UK are operating British drones, reports local media.

Nation’s image of diversity tarnished by deadly attacks.

Russian defense minister says entire city of Mariupol 'under control of Russian army,' except for Azovstal plant.

US is looking for strong declaration on migration when Latin American leaders meet in Los Angeles in June.

Vote could come as early as next week.

WikiLeaks co-founder to face charges of hacking US government computers, violating espionage law if extradited to US.

UN Refugee Agency head joins in call for ‘humanitarian pause to war in Ukraine’ ahead of Orthodox Easter.

Deputy foreign minister rules out visa restrictions for citizens of EU, Ukraine.

Climate issues, immigration, and faltering economy top campaign pledges of President Emmanuel Macron and right-wing rival Marine Le Pen.

Kyiv hopeful that Bulgarian government will consider 'all kinds of aid opportunities,' says foreign minister.

Latest survey shows 54.3% students lack motivation to study with researches blaming pandemic fallout.

Refugees died while trying to cross busy highway, hundreds caught after early morning escape in Penang province.

200,000 subscribers lost in 1st 3 months of 2022, says streaming company.

Movie on Turkish-German mother's fight to rescue son from infamous Guantanamo camp just hit Turkish theaters.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken calls on both sides to exercise restraint, refrain from actions that escalate tensions.

Putin, Pashinyan welcome normalization process of Armenian and Turkish relations, initiated with support of Russia, says joint statement.

Getting fire under control in short term depends on positive news flow from Russia-Ukraine front.

Here are the main topics World Bulletin's English Desk plans to cover on Wednesday, April 20, 2022.

Russia’s central bank, largest financial institutions targeted with new sanctions, says foreign minister.

Negotiation process to end war much more complex after war crimes committed by Russian army, says Mykhailo Podolyak.

Russian army 1st aims to capture land on Rubizhne, Popasna, Sievierodonetsk route in Luhansk region, says Oleksiy Arestovych.

Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani tells Jordan’s king that Palestine has his country's full support in regaining its legitimate rights.

Putin admits many problems still exist that prevent full restoration of peace in Nagorno-Karabakh.

WHO says it has verified 147 attacks on health care since Russia launched war on Ukraine.

Zelenskyy submits bill to extend martial law in parliament.

Russian forces only targeting military infrastructure, use of nuclear weapons out of question, says foreign minister.

Announcement likely to further trouble US and its allies, who fear pact will increase Chinese influence in region.

Mevlut Cavusoglu calls to work and collaborate against any form of racism.

Passengers to enjoy wider flight network thanks to codeshare deal while earning and redeeming miles.

Aircraft entered ahead of North Korea's ballistic missile test, without prior notice, says official.

Russian Foreign Ministry summons Bulgarian envoy to hand over note about expulsion of diplomats from Moscow.

Catalan president calls mass espionage 'serious attack' on democracy.

Human Rights Office says many casualty reports are delayed from areas where hostilities with Russian forces are ongoing.

9,317 irregular migrants arrive in Spain since Jan 1, says Interior Ministry.

In phone call, Russian, Palestinian presidents express hope that tension will not turn into large-scale Palestinian-Israeli confrontation, Kremlin says.

Varying estimates place number of wounded between 8 and 11.

3 suspects detained, says police chief.

Decision made to support Make in India initiative, according to government sources cited by local media.

German police officer 'slammed me to the ground and pressed on my neck with his knees,' says Turkish boy.