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Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:20:59 +0200
Europe's energy crisis: European nations scramble to help households with soaring bills
Europe is facing a sharp rise in power bills driven by skyrocketing gas prices.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 10:07:42 +0200
Two police officers dead after migrant bus ploughs through road block
It happened when a police car tried to block the path of the bus after it had refused to stop.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 08:51:31 +0200
Ukraine war: Zelenskyy hits out at Russia after 25 killed in strike on Chaplyne train station
Ukraine's president vowed to hold Russia responsible after two missiles struck the town's train station and a residential area on independence day, causing dozens of casualties.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:45:49 +0200
France-Algeria: Emmanuel Macron seeks to repair damaged ties during three-day visit
The French president hopes his visit which begins on Thursday will repair diplomatic tensions and allow him to develop his relationship with young Algerians.

Thu, 25 Aug 2022 07:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 25th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 21:47:59 +0200
Ukraine war: More than 20 dead in Russian rocket strike on Chaplyne train station
The attack on the central Ukrainian town wounded dozens more and came on Ukraine's independence day, exactly six months since the full-scale Russian invasion.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:46:58 +0200
German publisher pulls Winnetou books after accusations of racism
Ravensburger has pulled books depicting Winnetou, a fictional Apache character, over accusations that the story reinforces racist and colonial stereotypes of Native Americans.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 20:04:40 +0200
Images of Kyiv's streets as Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day.
Images of Kyiv's streets as Ukraine celebrates its Independence Day on the six-month mark of the Ukraine war.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:59:16 +0200
Europe supports Ukrainian independence day
Europe supports Ukrainian independence day

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:39:54 +0200
Oder river fish die-off remains a mystery as new details emerge
Germany and Poland are still attempting to answer what caused the deaths of thousands of fish in the Oder river that began in late July.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 19:06:01 +0200
Controversy in France over 'shocking' go-kart event in prison grounds
A controversial event involving prisoners and staff at France's Fresnes prison featured go-karting and an obstacle course.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 18:00:08 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 24th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:59:09 +0200
Six months of resilience amid devastation: The Ukraine war in pictures
During six months of war in Ukraine, photographers have captured images that show the full impact of Russia's invasion. These are some of the most profound.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:08:50 +0200
South Korea continued nationwide anti-terror drills.
South Korea continued nationwide anti-terror drills on Wednesday as part of the annual Ulchi Exercise.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:04:12 +0200
Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs in northwest China`s Shaanxi
Giant panda gives birth to twin cubs in northwest China`s Shaanxi. And Baby rhino calf frolics with mom at San Diego Zoo.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:57:45 +0200
Six months of war in Ukraine: 20 important stories in pictures
After six months of war in Ukraine here are some of the most significant stories of this war in pictures.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:57:26 +0200
Eight more grain silos collapse at Beirut's port.
Eight more grain silos collapse at Beirut's port after succumbing to damage from the devastating 2020 explosion.Relatives of the victims protest, calling on the remaining block to be preserved as a "memory" of those killed in the blast.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 16:35:46 +0200
Hundreds of Russian history enthusiasts re-enacting the Battle of the Ice.
Hundreds of Russian history enthusiasts re-enacting the Battle of the Ice, in Samolva, Russia.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 15:51:58 +0200
Hundreds of children from Bucha enjoy break at Greek holiday camps
The camp officials know that they cannot erase the painful memories of the war. Yet, they hope they are able to offer a few days of freedom and peace.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:50:52 +0200
Russian cars at Helsinki airport as Finland used as a door into the EU
The EU has shut its airspace to Russian planes, so, as a workaround, Russian tourists are entering Finland by car and travelling internally within the Schengen zone.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:13:45 +0200
Paralysed gunman dies after court allows his request for euthanasia
The man had begged for the right to die but victims of the shooting had argued that he should face justice.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:11:34 +0200
Six months of war in Ukraine
It's been six months since Russia launched its full scale invasion on Ukraine

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:07:07 +0200
What stage is the Ukraine war at and where could it go next?
Six months on, a look back at the key developments in the Ukraine war and what could happen next.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:42:24 +0200
Yevgeny Roizman: Kremlin critic and ex-mayor arrested over Ukraine war comments
Roizman is one of the most visible and charismatic opposition figures in Russia.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 12:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 24th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 11:03:20 +0200
Removal of Soviet-era war memorial in Latvia angers ethnic Russians
A new law to remove Soviet-era monuments in Latvia because of the invasion of Ukraine has caused anger among the country's ethnic Russian community.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 10:34:22 +0200
Sanna Marin: Finland prime minister says sorry for guests' topless photo at government residence
The photo shows two women kissing and covering up their bare chests with an official-looking "Finland" sign.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:56:14 +0200
Ukraine war: European leaders praise Ukrainian independence as Zelenskyy says country 'reborn'
European leaders have sent messages of solidarity on Ukraine's independence day, while President Zelenskyy vowed to fight "to the end" for victory over Russia.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:16:16 +0200
Eurotunnel passengers stuck in tunnel for hours after shuttle train breakdown
Social media were awash with complaints, with photos and videos showing people walking along an emergency service tunnel under the sea.

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 07:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 24th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 22:19:11 +0200
Spain introduced video surveillance in slaughterhouses to ensure humane treatment, an EU first
Large butcheries have one year to implement the new standard, with smaller operations granted two years, the government said whilst introducing the measure on Tuesday.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:56:22 +0200
Mexican president rues latest assassination of journalist, promises swift investigation
Lopez Obrador was indignant about the "sad" of Fredid Roman, who was gunned down Monday night in Chilpancingo in the southwestern state of Guerrero.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 21:22:45 +0200
Turkey's Erdogan promises continued support for Palestinians amid reconciling with Israel
Erdogan's Palestinian counterpart did not comment directly on the rapprochement between Turkey and Israel but thanked Ankara for its "unwavering" support to the Palestinians.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:48:18 +0200
Europe faces its worst drought in five centuries, says report
According to the European Drought Observatory, nearly half of the EU's territory falls under the so-called "warning" drought conditions, exhibiting a significant deficit of soil moisture.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 20:04:26 +0200
Elderly woman held on suspicion of injuring three people with 'sword-like object'
The 65-year-old suspect was detained by passers-by until police arrived at the scene.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:10:22 +0200
War in Ukraine: six months on, millions are forced to change jobs
Denys Zhupnyk dreams of concerts and festivals as he drives a taxi around Kyiv, picking up and dropping off passengers.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:05:09 +0200
From Bucha to Berlin: The tragic journey of one car shows reality of war in Ukraine
A car in a Berlin exhibit tells the tragic story of four women from Bucha. After Russian forces withdrew from the town on the outskirts of Kyiv, 458 bodies were found in the area, including 12 children.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 18:00:17 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 23rd – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 16:36:20 +0200
Tributes paid to murdered daughter of Russian ideologue Aleksandr Dugin
She was killed by a car bomb on Saturday night on the outskirts of Moscow.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 15:34:22 +0200
Car stuck in metro station in Madrid
A stolen car got stuck in the stairs of a Madrid metro station

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 14:29:30 +0200
South Africa wildlife sanctuary welcomes white rhino calf
A wildlife sanctuary in Barberton, South Africa, welcomed a new white rhino calf on August 11.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:23:13 +0200
Region near Moscow declares state of emergency over forest fires
Smoke from the blazes in the Ryazan region reached Moscow last week.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:20:18 +0200
Controversial passage on fertility removed from Polish school textbook
According to critics, the book suggested that children born via IVF would not be loved.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 13:03:37 +0200
Nearly 1,300 migrants cross from France to the UK in a day
It is the highest daily number of migrants that have arrived in the UK since records began in 2018.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 12:00:09 +0200
Latest news bulletin | August 23rd – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 11:40:59 +0200
Watch: Yacht sinks off Italy's Calabrian coast after crew and passengers rescued
Bad weather meant the vessel could not be towed into port at Crotone and it disappeared under the waves.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 10:23:43 +0200
Argentine workers hold 'funeral' for minimum wage
Left-wing social organisations held a demonstration in downtown Buenos Aires where they "mourned and buried" the Argentinean minimum wage.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 09:32:10 +0200
Ukraine war: Independence events curbed; memorial for Daria Dugina; and fresh Zaporizhzhia attacks
From fears that Russia will increase attacks to coincide with Ukraine's independence day on Wednesday to Germany said to be planning further military aid to Ukraine, these are some of the top developments in the war on Tuesday.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 08:15:00 +0200
Donald Trump seeks 'special master' to review Mar-a-Lago documents in FBI probe
Trump's request for a neutral inspector is the first lawsuit by his legal team since his Florida home was searched as part of an FBI investigation into classified documents.

Tue, 23 Aug 2022 07:43:30 +0200
Hungary sacks weather chiefs after wrong forecast stops Budapest fireworks display
The government dismissed the heads of the national meteorological service after "Europe's biggest fireworks display" was called off — because of a forecast of storms that never happened.



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