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Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:45:06 +0100
Iran fans sing protest songs outside the stadium in Doha
Wearing Iranian jerseys outside the World Cup stadium in Doha, Qatar, a small number of Iranian fans sang in solidarity with protesters in their home country supporting demonstrations triggered by the death of Mahsa Amini who died while detained by I...

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:36:46 +0100
Ukraine war: Baby killed after Russian strike on hospital, says prosecutor general
The Prosecutor General of Ukraine said a rocket hit the hospital in Vilniansk around 2:00 on Wednesday morning.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 10:05:35 +0100
Kremlin on alert after Crimea hit by ‘drone attack'
Crimea officials have also slammed reports that residents are being evacuated.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:50:51 +0100
Iran: UN nuclear watchdog says Tehran is enriching up to 60% at underground facility
The news is another blow to hopes of reviving the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, which had capped the country's uranium enrichment.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 09:09:34 +0100
Dozens injured as 5.9-magnitude earthquake rocks northwestern Turkey
There were no reports of deaths or major damage in the tremor with an epicentre in the Düzce province, about 200 km east of Istanbul.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:58:40 +0100
US Supreme Court paves way for Congress to see Trump tax returns
The US Supreme Court has rejected ex-President Trump's request to block the Treasury Department from handing over his tax returns to a congressional committee.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 08:04:50 +0100
Israel: At least one dead, 14 wounded in explosions at Jerusalem bus stops
Police said the two explosions were suspected attacks by Palestinians following an uptick in violence in recent weeks.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:36:25 +0100
Multiple deaths after gunman opens fire at Walmart store
The shooter's identity and reasons for the attack are still unknown. The authorities believe he acted alone.

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:19:07 +0100
Turkey mulls boots on the ground in Syria as Kremlin calls for caution
Turkey mulls boots on the ground in Syria as Moscow calls for caution

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 07:00:06 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 23rd – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 23:57:59 +0100
Reigning champions France subdue Australia with 4-1 win at World Cup
France managed to triumph over Australia on Tuesday despite missing their star striker, Karim Benzema.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 22:48:55 +0100
Pope Francis sacks leadership of Vatican-based charity accused of 'bullying' employees
The Pontiff's shock move targeted the chiefs of Caritas Internationalis (CI), a Catholic charity confederation with more than a million employees and volunteers around the world

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 21:13:35 +0100
War in Ukraine: Residents board trains to escape ‘life-threatening’ winter in Kherson and Mykolaiv
Evacuations begin in Kherson and Mykolaiv regions, as WHO warns against “life-threatening" winter in Ukraine.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 19:26:24 +0100
Rescue efforts ongoing after deadly earthquake devastates Indonesian island
Rescue operations were focused on about a dozen locations in Cianjur where many are still believed to be trapped.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:50:20 +0100
Cristiano Ronaldo to leave Manchester United with 'immediate effect', club confirms
It marks a bitter end to the Portugal captain's second spell at Old Trafford after he said he felt betrayed by the club

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:44:28 +0100
Turf wars: High energy bills may thwart Irish government's plans to partially ban peat cutting
The debate on peat cutting is nothing new in Ireland. But as the country faces soaring energy costs, many in rural areas are fighting back.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:28:14 +0100
Five injured after migrant bus hits police car at Bulgarian police checkpoint
The collision near the capital Sofia follows an upsurge in violent incidents at Bulgaria's borders in recent months.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 18:00:09 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 22nd – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:46:02 +0100
War in Ukraine: Kyiv offers transportation and accommodation to residents of liberated Kherson
As many in the city of Kherson are still without electricity and running water, Kyiv is offering many of its residents help leaving the area and accommodation.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:37:58 +0100
Indonesia earthquake: Dozens still missing as rescue efforts continue in Java
Rescuers have used their bare hands to shift the rubble of flattened buildings in some of the worst affected areas.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 17:12:39 +0100
‘It’s a hard blow’: Argentina in anguish after Saudi Arabia’s 2-1 World Cup victory
While Argentina ranks as FIFA’s third best team in 2022, Saudi Arabia are 51st.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:12:41 +0100
From cleaner to World Cup coach: Who is Saudi Arabia football manager Hervé Renard?
French coach Hervé Renard led Saudi Arabia to a landmark 2-1 win against Argentina

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 16:11:42 +0100
Sweden detains two people on suspicion of spying after Stockholm raids
One of the suspects had allegedly passed on information about Sweden and another unnamed country.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:40:18 +0100
More trouble ahead for the global economy, OECD predicts
"This is a very, very challenging outlook", said OECD Secretary-General Mathias Cormann.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:37:51 +0100
'Brexit festival' chief insists cultural jamboree was not a flop but value for money
The €138m eight-month festival attracted only three million visitors in-person and 15 million online, way short of the 66 million organisers had hoped for.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:20:42 +0100
'We can't manage anymore': Spain's 'hunger queues' lengthen as inflation soars
One volunteer said he has seen mothers "stopping buying feminine hygiene products so they can feed their children".

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:04:59 +0100
Watch: US President opens holiday season by pardoning turkeys 'Chocolate' and 'Chip'
“The votes are in, they’ve been counted and verified,” Joe Biden said as he welcomed the turkeys before hundreds of people gathered on the South Lawn in unseasonably cold weather.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 15:02:09 +0100
Watch: Cristiano Ronaldo takes over Times Square to unveil Madame Tussauds wax figure
Cristiano Ronaldo took over Times Square, virtually, on Monday ahead of Portugal's World Cup opener against Ghana to unveil his latest wax figure for Madame Tussauds New York.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 14:47:26 +0100
Viktor Orbán criticised for wearing scarf with 'Greater Hungary' map
Romania's foreign ministry said the move was "unacceptable".

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 13:05:58 +0100
Ukraine war: Kyiv monastery raid; Kherson 'treason' arrest; and prank call to Poland's Duda
Here is our summary of the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:12:28 +0100
Turkey summons Swedish ambassador over 'insulting' images of Erdogan
Images of the Turkish president were displayed by Kurdish activists during a recent protest in Stockholm.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 12:00:10 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 22nd – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:46:15 +0100
First snowfall of the season in Scandinavia causes havoc on the roads
Heavy snowfalls in Denmark and Sweden made treacherous driving for motorists, causing accidents and traffic jams

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 11:38:58 +0100
Greece launches rescue operation for hundreds of migrants near Crete
The coast guard said it was searching for a fishing boat with up to 500 migrants on board.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:39:08 +0100
Serbia and Kosovo fail to reach deal on licence plates dispute
The EU's top diplomat Josep Borrell, accused Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić and Kosovo Prime Minister Albin Kurti of showing "unconstructive behaviour,” in particular, Kosovo, during emergency talks in Brussels over the car registration crisi...

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:31:13 +0100
'We expect 2-3 million more people to leave their homes in search of warmth and safety,' WHO warns
The World Health Organization warns that millions of Ukrainians will leave their homes for warmth and safety this winter, with temperatures reaching minus 20 degrees Celsius as the country’s infrastructure is either damaged or destroyed.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 08:02:04 +0100
Dozens killed in industrial facility blaze in Chinese city of Anyang
China has a history of industrial accidents caused by lax regard for safety measures fueled by rising competition and abetted by corruption among officials.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:45:23 +0100
Ukraine war: Kyiv tells residents of liberated Kherson and Mykolaiv to leave before winter sets in
Earlier, officials have asked Ukrainians who sought refuge abroad not to return during winter months to conserve energy, as infrastructure remains a target of Russian attacks.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 07:00:07 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 22nd – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 05:00:52 +0100
Victims of Colorado Springs LGBT club shooting identified
A gunman opened fire at an LGBT venue in Colorado Springs on Saturday, claiming five lives and injuring up to 19 others.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 03:28:49 +0100
Italy PM Meloni's new budget proposal more EU-friendly than expected
The Italian government agreed on a new package for 2023, which includes curbing soaring energy bills and providing tax cuts for the self-employed.

Tue, 22 Nov 2022 00:05:41 +0100
US sports journalist says he was detained at Qatar World Cup over LGBT rainbow shirt
The former Sports Illustrated writer claimed World Cup security briefly barred him from entering the stadium.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:38:12 +0100
Christmas Illuminations on the Champs-Élysées kick off holiday season in Paris
Christmas lights shine on the streets of Paris, kicking off the holiday season. But this year, the festivities will be cut short to save energy.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 22:36:28 +0100
Mourners gather at memorial for victims of shooting at LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado
Mourners gather at a makeshift memorial in Colorado Springs after five people were killed in a shooting at an LGBTQ+ nightclub.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 21:59:56 +0100
Hospices of Beaune auction: historic record of 29 million euros raised
Charity auctions of wines from the Hospices de Beaune reached record highs on Sunday

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 18:00:09 +0100
Latest news bulletin | November 21st – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:04:39 +0100
NASA's Orion capsule reaches the Moon, 50 years after Apollo
The Artemis Orion spacecraft successfully completed its flyby 130 km above the Moon and managed to re-acquire signal with Earth.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:32:49 +0100
War in Ukraine: Moscow tries to reinforce its positions in occupied territory
War in Ukraine: Poorly trained soldiers are reportedly manning Moscow’s positions in occupied territory.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 16:05:58 +0100
World Cup: Iran team decline to sing national anthem in apparent support for domestic protests
All team members remained silent in a move being seen as a signal of support for anti-government protesters in Iran, hundreds of whom have reportedly been killed.

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 14:59:43 +0100
Ukraine war: 'Torture' sites discovered in Kherson, nuclear plant faces 'close call'
Ukraine war: 'Torture' sites discovered in Kherson, nuclear plant faces 'close call'



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