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Mon, 31 Oct 2022 08:45:53 +0100
Russia launches 'massive' attack on key infrastructure in Ukraine, say authorities
A barrage of Russian strikes on critical infrastructure in Kyiv, Kharkiv and other cities took place on Monday morning, knocking out power and water supply for some, Ukrainian officials said.

Mon, 31 Oct 2022 07:00:06 +0100
Latest news bulletin | October 31st – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:13:51 +0100
Hungary closing public facilities due to soaring cost of energy
The soaring cost of energy in Hungary is forcing local authorities to close public services with city authorities a facing five to ten-fold increase in prices.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 20:06:34 +0100
Ukraine war: Huge pro-Kyiv rally in Prague, more Russian missile attacks, UK hacking claims
Here is a round-up of some of Sunday's main events linked to Russia's war against Ukraine.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:43:10 +0100
Lebanon's President Aoun leaves office after disastrous term bringing economic meltdown
Lebanon's outgoing President Michel Aoun has left the palace and acknowledged the huge amount of work the failed state needs to restore its economy.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:16:08 +0100
Protests continue at French farm reservoir site after clashes with police
France's worst drought on record this summer has sharpened debate over water resources in the European Union's biggest agricultural sector.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 18:00:07 +0100
Latest news bulletin | October 30th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 17:01:24 +0100
India: At least 141 killed as newly renovated suspension bridge collapses in Gujarat
Hundreds of people were reportedly on the bridge over the Machhu River in the town of Morbi at the time of the collapse.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:11:53 +0100
Thousands of people attend LGBTQ Pride marches in South Africa and Taiwan
South Africans attended the country's 33rd Pride celebration on Saturday despite terror warnings while the LGBTQ community and its allies in Taiwan marched through Taipei under the rain.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 16:07:45 +0100
Search for bodies in Somalia’s capital after two bomb blasts
People try to search for bodies in the rubble after two vehicle bombs killed at least 100 people in the Somalia capital Mogadishu in an attack claimed by Al-Shabab Islamists.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:38:17 +0100
Brazil election: Lula beats Bolsonaro in historic presidential runoff
Winning what is escribed as the most divisive election in the country’s history, Lula received 50.9% of the vote and Bolsonaro 49.1%, according to the country’s election authority.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:25:00 +0100
UK: Man attacks Dover migrant processing centre before killing himself — witness
A Reuters photographer said the man attacked a migrant processing centre at Dover before killing himself by driving off with an improvised noose around his neck.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 13:08:30 +0100
Philippines storm victims 'feared tsunami and ran toward mudslide'
The death toll from tropical storm Nalgae climbed on Sunday to 48, with more than 20 others missing and many parts of the country still inundated with water.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:44:30 +0100
Nicaragua: Masaya city celebrates the Los Aguizotes carnival
Hundreds of people in costumes march and dance as they honour the 200-year-old Masayan tradition, celebrating Saint Jeronimo.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:43:34 +0100
South Korea Halloween crush: emergency services evacuate victims
At least 153 people were killed on Saturday and scores injured in a stampede in central Seoul when thousands crowded into narrow streets to celebrate Halloween.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:27:24 +0100
Seoul Halloween crush: Mourning declared as South Korea survivors describe 'horrific' scenes
World leaders have sent condolence messages after Saturday night's tragedy in South Korea's capital. At least 153 people including 26 foreigners died and over 130 were injured.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 12:00:05 +0100
Latest news bulletin | October 30th – Midday
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Sun, 30 Oct 2022 11:07:13 +0100
Ukraine war: Two cargo ships leave ports despite Moscow's grain exports deal pullout
Ukraine, the EU and US have turned on Moscow for halting the grain export deal, as Russia stands accused of risking increased global hunger and starvation.

Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:00:05 +0100
Latest news bulletin | October 30th – Morning
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Sat, 29 Oct 2022 20:02:15 +0200
Swiss claim record for world’s longest passenger train with Alpine trip
Train company Rhaetian Railway has claimed the record with its 100-carriage-long convoy spanning 1.91 kilometres, which went on a spectacular trip through the Swiss Alps.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 19:40:52 +0200
Iran protests: Europe's cities rally for Mahsa Amini and women's rights
Saturday saw people take to the streets across Europe in support of the Iranian demonstrations that have rocked the Islamic republic for six weeks.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 18:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | October 29th – Evening
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Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:57:51 +0200
Seoul Halloween crush: 153 mostly young people dead, scores hurt in South Korea disaster
A national mourning period has been declared after Saturday night's Halloween tragedy, when a young party crowd was crushed in Seoul's streets. Many are still reported missing.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 17:02:51 +0200
Somalia: At least 100 dead and 300 injured as two car bombs rock Mogadishu
Somalia's president said the toll could rise in the country's deadliest attack since a truck bombing at the same spot in the capital five years ago.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 16:59:44 +0200
At least 60 people still missing as Tropical Storm Nalgae lashes the Philippines
Officials say at least 60 people are still missing feared dead after Tropical Storm Nalgae hit the Philippines causing devastating mudslides and destroying homes.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 16:52:31 +0200
Twitter outcasts seek reinstatement and test free speech boundaries after Musk takeover
The world's richest man has promised a "content moderation council" since he became the new Twitter chief and celebrated that "the bird is freed".

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:25:38 +0200
Finland's Sanna Marin apologises for lack of action on rights of indigenous Sámi people
The Finnish PM's comments come after Euronews reported on frustration in the Sámi community over delays to a planned key law that would strengthen their human rights.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 13:10:56 +0200
Ukraine war: 'Massive' Crimea drone attack, Russia suspends grain export deal, clocks controversy
Here are the latest developments in Russia's war against Ukraine to know about on Saturday.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 12:00:06 +0200
Latest news bulletin | October 29th – Midday
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Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:44:17 +0200
Brazil election: Bolsonaro and Lula clash in last TV debate before Sunday's vote
The deeply polarising figures attacked each other's character and record, accused each other of lying and refused repeatedly to answer each other's questions.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:00:58 +0200
Good News: Cancer vaccine likely before 2030 and number of people under poverty line in India halved
Five #GoodNews stories about the progress of humanity and things that are making our lives better.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 10:00:24 +0200
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Sat, 29 Oct 2022 09:41:51 +0200
Iranian security forces shot at protesters in Zahedan, activists say
Iranian security forces reportedly opened fire on Friday on demonstrators in the southeastern city, killing at least six people including a 12-year-old boy.

Sat, 29 Oct 2022 07:00:07 +0200
Latest news bulletin | October 29th – Morning
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Fri, 28 Oct 2022 23:18:15 +0200
Indians celebrate the Hindu god Beereshwara Swamy with a cow dung fight
As Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrated by Hindus, Jains, Sikhs, and some Buddhists come to an end, villagers celebrate the Gorehabba Festival by spreading cow excrement in the streets.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 23:03:28 +0200
Ukraine receives remote-controlled machine that destroys landmines
Ukraine receives remote-controlled machine that destroys landmines

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 23:01:27 +0200
Doctors Without Borders rescues 371 from the Mediterranean Sea
Another 103 people were pulled to safety from Maltese waters as part of the organisation's five missions this week.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 22:56:26 +0200
Exhibition displays "art for everyone" at Giza necropolis
Exhibition displays art for everyone at Giza necropolis

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 21:48:51 +0200
Urusla von der Leyen on charm tour in the Balkans
The European Commission President met with Serbia’s President Aleksander Vucic to discuss energy and hopes that Serbia’s gas market will open up for diversification.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:41:20 +0200
Watch: People left in besieged Bakhmut struggle with few services
Despite regular strikes in Bakhmut, Ukraine, some civilians refuse to leave the city and are deprived of critical services.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:35:45 +0200
Watch: Cypriot migrant reception centre fire
Cypriot riot police have used tear gas to quell violence at a migrant reception centre after clashes between different ethnic groups caused a fire to break out.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 19:15:30 +0200
The Princess Royal visits a virus research centre in Uganda
Britain's Princess Anne landed in Uganda accompanied by her Husband Sir Tim Laurence on Tuesday for her four-day private visit to the country.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:36:39 +0200
UK PM Rishi Sunak asks France's Emmanuel Macron for help with Channel migrants
Sunak and Macron held their first telephone call since Sunak became prime minister earlier this week.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:20:00 +0200
Can Europe stay united? That is the key question, says IMF's managing director
"Just to give you a sense of how significant the hit on Europe is, our pre-pandemic projections and our current projections differ by half a trillion euros", says the IMF's managing director Kristalina Georgieva.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:12:58 +0200
Russia’s central bank improves key economic forecasts
The Central Bank of Russia (BCR) has improved its GDP forecasts for the Russian economy this year, predicting a less severe recession than it previously thought.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 18:00:10 +0200
Latest news bulletin | October 28th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:39:57 +0200
Lula v Bolsonaro: Campaigning ends before Brazil's presidential run-off
On Sunday Brazilians will choose between a future of conservative values under the nationalist incumbent or the return of a leftist former president who has promoted his past record.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:27:03 +0200
Paul Pelosi: Biden slams 'despicable' hammer attack on Nancy Pelosi's husband
The US president called for a stand against political violence after the 82-year-old was beaten by an intruder who reportedly shouted "Where's Nancy?", in a chilling echo of the Capitol riots.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 15:19:58 +0200
Footballer Pablo Marí undergoes back surgery after knife attack in Italy
Spanish footballer Pablo Marí has undergone surgery to treat wounds he received during a supermarket attack in Italy on Thursday that left five injured and one dead.

Fri, 28 Oct 2022 14:30:54 +0200
Turkey arrests 25 people over deadly coal mine explosion in Amasra
The director of the state-operated mine was reportedly among those arrested.



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