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Fri, 06 May 2022 09:40:27 +0200
Cocaine found in coffee at Nespresso factory in Switzerland
The discovery led to the seizure of 500 kilograms of the drug - one of Switzerland's biggest ever hauls.

Fri, 06 May 2022 08:55:59 +0200
Boris Johnson's Conservatives almost wiped out in London amid Labour local election gains
Voters seem to have punished the UK prime minister for political scandals and a cost-of-living crisis, but the Labour opposition has not made a national breakthrough.

Fri, 06 May 2022 07:02:49 +0200
Ukraine war: UN in new attempt to evacuate civilians from Mariupol 'hellscapes'
Many previous attempts to open safe corridors from the besieged port city have fallen through, with Ukraine blaming shelling and firing by the Russians.

Fri, 06 May 2022 07:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 6th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thu, 05 May 2022 22:16:26 +0200
How 'Ukraine-washing' became the new gambit for embattled European politicians
From the UK to Romania, leaders have used the Ukraine conflict to shore up their support at home.

Thu, 05 May 2022 22:01:29 +0200
Three killed in stabbing attack near Tel Aviv, Israeli medics say
Police said they suspect it was a militant attack and that the assailant fled in a vehicle.

Thu, 05 May 2022 21:22:02 +0200
Greece unveils new state aid scheme to combat rising electricity bills
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has expressed frustration that the European Union has not agreed on a joint response to the energy crisis.

Thu, 05 May 2022 21:02:25 +0200
US announces seizure of Russian oligarch's superyacht in Fiji
A judge in Fiji earlier in the week permitted U.S. authorities to seize the yacht Amadea.

Thu, 05 May 2022 20:45:41 +0200
Putin apologised for Moscow's Nazism remarks, says Israeli PM's office
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov had sparked an outcry by stating that Adolf Hitler had "Jewish blood".

Thu, 05 May 2022 19:35:46 +0200
Bank of England raises key rate to highest level in 13 years
The Bank of England raised its key interest rate to the highest level in 13 years on Thursday.

Thu, 05 May 2022 18:45:11 +0200
Finland: Greenpeace activists hang anti-war banner on power firm Fortum`'s HQ
Fortum's subsidiary, German-based Uniper, is one of the biggest importers of Russian gas to Europe. Eight activists hung the colourful banner emblazoned with a peace symbol, the Greenpeace logo and the phrase: "Stop fuelling war!" in Espoo, Finland....

Thu, 05 May 2022 18:11:30 +0200
NFTs and outdoor screens take over Madrid for urban art festival
NFTs and outdoor screens take over Madrid for urban art festival

Thu, 05 May 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 5th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:54:25 +0200
Americans protesters take to streets after Supreme Court abortion leak
Thousands of people gather to protest after a leaked Supreme Court draft ruling indicated the imminent end to nationwide legal abortion, long viewed as a basic freedom by tens of millions of Americans.

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:50:09 +0200
China sets up world`s highest meteorological stations on Mount Everest
China sets up world`s highest meteorological stations on Mount Everest

Thu, 05 May 2022 17:30:52 +0200
Three German fugitives arrested in Spain over money laundering scheme
The suspects had been on the run from German authorities since 2021, Europol said.

Thu, 05 May 2022 15:19:10 +0200
Inflation in Turkey rises to 70%, according to official data, a 20-year high
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine -- and the resulting surge in gas, oil and grain prices -- has compounded the situation in Turkey, a country reliant on imports.

Thu, 05 May 2022 14:32:06 +0200
Ukraine war: Woman who lost both legs in landmine blast has first dance with new husband
Balandina, a 23-year-old nurse, lost both her legs after a landmine exploded near her in eastern Ukraine on 27 March.

Thu, 05 May 2022 13:14:31 +0200
'I feel it's dragged on': Lukashenko on Russia's war in Ukraine
Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko has been talking about the war in Ukraine and the use of nuclear weapons in the conflict.

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:39:38 +0200
Germany calls for Serbia and Kosovo to return to negotiating table
"I want to contribute to the countries of the Western Balkans becoming members of the EU, and the precondition for peace and stability in the region is the agreement between Belgrade and Pristina."

Thu, 05 May 2022 12:00:10 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 5th – Midday
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Thu, 05 May 2022 11:17:04 +0200
Mariupol theatre death toll feared to be double initial estimate
Associated Press says around 600 people are feared to have died inside and outside the building.

Thu, 05 May 2022 09:54:25 +0200
UK elections: Key test for Boris amid partygate furore and Northern Ireland power-sharing at stake
Thursday's local elections are seen as a major test for PM Boris Johnson and his ruling Conservatives.

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:04:17 +0200
Ukraine war: UN works to evacuate more civilians from Mariupol
The United Nations is working to evacuate more civilians from the besieged port city of Mariupol.

Thu, 05 May 2022 07:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 5th – Morning
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Wed, 04 May 2022 22:42:48 +0200
US raises interest rates by half a point to tame inflation
The increase in the Fed's key rate raised it to a range of 0.75% to 1%, the highest point since the pandemic struck two years ago.

Wed, 04 May 2022 22:13:42 +0200
Tens of thousands rally to demand Armenian PM's resignation
Tens of thousands of protesters blocked streets and gathered around government buildings in Armenia's capital.

Wed, 04 May 2022 21:00:27 +0200
Nearly 200 million people suffered from acute food insecurity in 2021
Nearly 200 million people suffered from acute food insecurity in 2021, and the war in Ukraine could make the situation worse

Wed, 04 May 2022 20:15:21 +0200
France's left-wing parties on the verge of historic alliance
France's four left-wing parties are planning on joining forces ahead of the June legislative elections to put forth a challenge to President Emmanuel Macron.

Wed, 04 May 2022 19:47:57 +0200
Slovakia: Lawmakers refuse to lift immunity of former PM Robert Fico
Prosecutors had wanted to take Fico into custody to prevent him from influencing witnesses.

Wed, 04 May 2022 19:45:31 +0200
Syrian children take part in 'Super Mario' games during Eid
Volunteers from Syria's Violet Org charity's psychological support unit organise games based on the video game Super Mario, during Eid.

Wed, 04 May 2022 19:41:33 +0200
Long queues and rationing at Ukrainian petrol stations due to fuel shortages
Long queues of cars waiting to refuel at those petrol stations that are open, as many are closed due to shortage of petrol in Ukraine.

Wed, 04 May 2022 19:38:03 +0200
'A kilt for Zelensky': Scottish mill weaves tartan for Ukraine
A fabric company in the Scottish highlands is weaving a unique tartan in the colours of the Ukrainian flag.

Wed, 04 May 2022 19:33:42 +0200
Star Wars fans in Taiwan mark 'May the 4th' in costumes
Taiwanese Star Wars fans dressed in their favourite characters walk the streets of downtown Taipei to celebrate 'May the 4th'

Wed, 04 May 2022 18:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 4th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 04 May 2022 17:43:12 +0200
'Elephants have no place in zoos': Report on 'horrifying' suffering demands end to captivity
Nearly half of the world's zoo elephants are in Europe, but the Born Free Foundation says evidence shows they suffer terribly in captivity and many die young.

Wed, 04 May 2022 16:59:43 +0200
Madeleine McCann: German investigators have found 'new evidence' in disappearance case
Prosecutors have told Portuguese TV they are "convinced" that the identified suspect killed the British girl.

Wed, 04 May 2022 16:39:40 +0200
Belarus' first president Stanislav Shushkevich dies aged 87
Shushkevich is best known for informing Mikhail Gorbachev about the end of the Soviet Union and leading Belarus to independence.

Wed, 04 May 2022 16:06:19 +0200
Ukraine war: EU will increase military support to Moldova, says Charles Michel
Fears are growing the Ukraine war could spill over into Moldova.

Wed, 04 May 2022 15:25:56 +0200
Ukrainian swimmer, 15, hoping war won't sink her Olympic dream
Karolina fled to France after Russia's invasion. But she hopes to return to Ukraine one day and resume swimming at a high level.

Wed, 04 May 2022 13:25:41 +0200
US Coast Guard intercepts vessel carrying migrants from Haiti
The US Coast Guard (USCG) said on May, 3, that it had intercepted a boat carrying 78 migrants from Haiti some 33 miles off the coast of Tortuga, Haiti.

Wed, 04 May 2022 12:00:12 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 4th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 04 May 2022 11:41:09 +0200
'You can’t imagine how scary it is': Mariupol evacuees on bomb shelter life under Russian attack
Civilians taken to Ukrainian-controlled Zaporizhzhia have been telling of life in the bunkers of a large Mariupol steel works as it came under Russian assault.

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: Russia wants to 'break us down' with missile attacks, says Ukrainian official
"Another night in Ukraine, another barrage of Russian missiles raining down on peaceful Ukrainian cities," said foreign minister Dmytro Kuleba.

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
Four police officers have been acquitted of the offence, prompting anger from human rights groups.

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".



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