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Fri, 20 May 2022 09:05:45 +0200
Extremely rare 1955 Mercedes sells for world record price at auction
It was bought for an eye-popping €135 million.

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:37:20 +0200
Ukraine war live: US Congress approves $40 billion aid package for Ukraine
The US Senate approved, by 86-11, a $40 billion aid package for Ukraine, its biggest commitment yet to the country as it continues to resist Russian military aggression.

Fri, 20 May 2022 07:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 20th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Thu, 19 May 2022 22:39:12 +0200
Ukraine prosecutor asks for life sentence for Russian soldier in war crimes trial
Sergeant Vadim Shishimarin, 21, has pleaded guilty to shooting dead 62-year-old civilian Oleksandr Shelipov, and asked for 'forgiveness' from his widow in court.

Thu, 19 May 2022 22:27:32 +0200
Paris attacks trial: Young son of Bataclan victim calls suspect a 'rotten banana'
The five-year-old boy's testimony was read out in court at the landmark trial in the 2015 terror attacks.

Thu, 19 May 2022 22:25:32 +0200
Five sailors drown after tugboat sinks off Italian coast of Bari
The vessel had been heading for Albania when it sank, according to the Italian coast guard.

Thu, 19 May 2022 22:22:47 +0200
Ukrainian troops surrendering at Mariupol registered as prisoners of war
Ukrainian fighters in the last bastion of resistance continued abandoning the Azovstal steel plant on orders from above to save their lives.

Thu, 19 May 2022 22:13:02 +0200
G7 countries pledge billions for Ukraine 'to get through this'
G7 finance ministers tried on Thursday to strike a new deal to keep Ukraine's budget afloat without losing sight of the global economic impact of Moscow's war.

Thu, 19 May 2022 21:33:52 +0200
'No reason' for Ukrainian refugees to arrive in UK illegally, says Priti Patel
Undocumented Ukrainians have voiced concerns that they may be transferred to Rwanda under a new immigration policy.

Thu, 19 May 2022 20:14:24 +0200
Cannes Film Festival: 'Father and Soldier' shines a light on colonialism and imperialism in France
Omar Sy plays a father signing up to fight for France in World War I in order to watch over his son.

Thu, 19 May 2022 19:17:22 +0200
'The Russians are running': Meet Ukraine's soldiers near Kherson on the southern frontline
Euronews International Correspondent Anelise Borges met up with a frontline battalion trying to retake the city of Kherson from Russian control.

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:44:22 +0200
Western Germany braces for strong storms and possible tornadoes
The DWD weather service has forecast heavy storms starting late on Thursday and going into Friday.

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:42:31 +0200
Three arrested over cashpoint explosions that netted gang nearly €1 million
They are accused of using stolen vehicles and explosives to attack ATMs during the night to steal money.

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:41:44 +0200
Russia says easing Ukraine Black Sea ports blockade dependent on sanctions review
Moscow's comments follow an appeal by the UN food chief to Vladimir Putin that millions would die around the world because of Russia's blockade of Ukraine's Black Sea ports.

Thu, 19 May 2022 18:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 19th – Evening
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Thu, 19 May 2022 17:55:55 +0200
An honorary Palme d'Or for Tom Cruise at the Cannes Film Festival
The American actor received an honorary Palme d'Or before the screening of "Top Gun: Maverick" on Wednesday 18 May.

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:25:39 +0200
Ryanair must pay Italian social security for some Bergamo staff, says ECJ
Ryanair failed to produce evidence that every crew member was covered by Irish-issued E101 certificates, so the European Court of Justice ruled they are effectively Italian employees.

Thu, 19 May 2022 17:08:09 +0200
Danish MPs block state secrets charges against former defence minister
Claus Hjort Frederiksen had been accused by prosecutors of illegally disclosing "highly classified information".

Thu, 19 May 2022 16:21:26 +0200
Germany’s top court approves vaccine mandate for health workers
Judges said the need to protect vulnerable people in hospitals and care homes outweighs any infringement of workers’ rights.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:10:18 +0200
Dutch PM Mark Rutte questioned after deleting text messages for years
According to Dutch law, certain government correspondence must be kept for public accountability.

Thu, 19 May 2022 15:04:44 +0200
Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelenskyy extends martial law
"Our army and all those who defend the state must have all the legal tools to act calmly," Zelenskyy said.

Thu, 19 May 2022 14:47:23 +0200
Juan Carlos I: Former king's first return to Spain in two years ignites debate
He went to the United Arab Emirates in 2020.

Thu, 19 May 2022 14:35:01 +0200
Feminist groups protest against femicides in Mexico
Various feminist groups gathered in Mexico City's main square on Wednesday to protest against the murder of women in the country.

Thu, 19 May 2022 14:29:04 +0200
Ukrainian soldiers blow up bridge in Luhansk region
Ukrainian soldiers blew up a bridge linking towns in the eastern Luhansk region to deter the Russian offensive in the area.

Thu, 19 May 2022 14:24:14 +0200
An American activist has been carrying his rubbish for a month.
Rob Greenfield is proudly wearing rubbish, as part of a project to show how much rubbish we mindlessly throw away each month.

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:24:37 +0200
Records broken as high temperatures hit Spain and France
Both countries have seen above average temperatures for May.

Thu, 19 May 2022 12:00:14 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 19th – Midday
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Thu, 19 May 2022 11:38:51 +0200
Azov wives: 'This is not a game or a reality show. The truth is horrible'
The partners of Azov fighters', who asked the Pope to help save those under siege at Azovstal steel plant, are still waiting for news from their men.

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:38:02 +0200
Woman in hospital after armed suspect attacks a school in Germany
The extent of the woman's injuries is unclear at this stage.

Thu, 19 May 2022 11:05:15 +0200
Gaffe as George W Bush slams Russia's 'wholly unjustified and brutal invasion of Iraq'
Freudian slip?

Thu, 19 May 2022 10:25:07 +0200
'It's important to support a nation that suffers', say French Ukraine demonstrators
Demonstrators supporting Ukrainians in the town of Mariupol, which was hit hard by the Russian invasion, explain what brought them out onto the streets.

Thu, 19 May 2022 07:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 19th – Morning
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Wed, 18 May 2022 23:08:44 +0200
German IS bride given two-year suspended prison sentence
The court found her guilty of being a member of a terrorist organisation but cleared her of crimes against humanity.

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:38:52 +0200
Swiss woman charged over 'jihadist-motivated' knife attack in Lugano
Two people were injured in the attack at a department store in November 2020.

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:36:44 +0200
Four employees sentenced over deadly 2017 gas explosion in Austria
The court found that the workers had "failed to comply with their safety obligations".

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:34:11 +0200
Florence bar fined €1,000 after police called over 'expensive' coffee
The customer had been annoyed at having to pay €2 for an espresso.

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:27:08 +0200
German town orders cats to be kept indoors to save rare birds
Walldorf has ordered pet owners to keep their cats indoors during the crested lark's breeding season.

Wed, 18 May 2022 21:21:35 +0200
Cyprus farmers spill milk in protest over halloumi cheese protection
Goat and sheep herders are angry the cheese's protected status isn't being implemented fast enough.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:56:50 +0200
Kosovo war veterans imprisoned for witness intimidation by specialised court
It is the first verdict handed down by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers after it was established in 2015.

Wed, 18 May 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 18th – Evening
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Wed, 18 May 2022 17:12:09 +0200
Mass arrests in Armenia during anti-government protests
In Armenia, police is arresting hundreds of anti-government protesters who want the prime minister to resign.

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:56:15 +0200
Man charged over Norway bow-and-arrow attack pleads guilty to murder
Five people were killed in the attack in Kongsberg in October.

Wed, 18 May 2022 16:09:48 +0200
Middle school student in Afghanistan makes model vehicles from waste
Shakirullah, a secondary school student in the city of Khōst, Afghanistan, collects waste materials in his district and builds model vehicles such as tractors and bulldozers.

Wed, 18 May 2022 15:19:53 +0200
Jewish pilgrimage begins at the Ghriba synagogue in Tunisia
Pilgrims have arrived for the annual Ghriba pilgrimage on the tourist island of Djerba in southern Tunisia.

Wed, 18 May 2022 13:43:22 +0200
'Historic moment': Finland and Sweden submit their bids to join NATO
Spurred by Russia's war in Ukraine, it represents a seismic shift from long-held neutrality in Finland and Sweden.

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:29:17 +0200
Biden on US shooting: 'White supremacy will not have the last word'
He was speaking after 10 people were killed in Buffalo in what is believed to have been a racially motivated hate crime.

Wed, 18 May 2022 12:00:05 +0200
Latest news bulletin | May 18th – Midday
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Wed, 18 May 2022 11:59:12 +0200
Belarus president changes death penalty law to target opposition
Belarus is the last country in Europe still to apply the death penalty, executing several people each year by firing squad.

Wed, 18 May 2022 11:56:05 +0200
Defiant locals stand firm amid Russian onslaught in southern Ukraine
"We are confident and stubborn people and we are waiting for them (the Russians) to be kicked out. This is my house. I don’t want to give it to them."

Wed, 18 May 2022 11:52:29 +0200
Australia: Prime Minister Scott Morrison crashes into child during football match on campaign trail
On the campaign trail on Wednesday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison barrelled into a young boy during a friendly kick around, eliciting a chorus of stunned "ooohs" and "aaaws" from spectators.



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