2017-04-20

Next Series

Legends of Space, episode 4: The Space Shuttle

NASA's Space Shuttle is our Legend of Space this month

20/04/2017

Next Series

Five reasons why the Shuttle programme is a Legend of Space

Space Shuttles flew 135 missions from 1981 to 2011, setting records and inspiring generations. Here are five reasons why it's become a Legend of Space

20/04/2017

United Kingdom

Brits bet big on unpredictable French election

France's upcoming presidential election is such a close call UK bookmakers say it has attracted what is thought to be unprecedented interest from British gamblers.

20/04/2017

Kazakhstan

US-Russian crew of two heads to ISS

A Soyuz space capsule has blasted off for the International Space Station. An American astronaut making his first space flight and a veteran Russian cosmonaut are on board.

20/04/2017

Africanews

Nigeria meningitis death toll rises, 745 killed

A meningitis outbreak in Nigeria has killed 745 people, an increase of more than 50 percent in barely a week, officials said Wednesday, sounding the alarm over the feared epidemic.

20/04/2017

Germany

Berlin's street names provoke debate over forgotten history

In the heart of Berlin, a battle over street names is exhuming long forgotten vestiges of Germany’s past.

20/04/2017

World News

Silicon revolt as big US tech firms say no to Trump's visa crackdown

A gaggle of America's biggest hi-tech companies have called for a silicon veto of President Trump's tightening of controls on HB1 visas, saying they threaten jobs and competitivity.

20/04/2017

Venezuela

At least two killed in clashes during 'mother of all marches' in Venezuela

As hundreds of thousands march across Venezuela to protest the country's economic crisis, sideline clashes between security forces and protesters have led to deaths.

20/04/2017

Turkey

Turkey's youth fighting back

Sulukule is one of Istanbul’s oldest neighbourhoods.

20/04/2017

USA

Iran nuclear deal branded a "failure" by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson

As President Donald Trump orders a review of US policy regarding Iran, Tillerson compares Iran to North Korea

20/04/2017

Colombia

Second deadly landslide in a month rocks Colombia

A deadly landslide has rocked Colombia for the second time this month, claiming at least 11 lives just weeks after more than 300 were killed in a similar…

20/04/2017

Netherlands

UN court rejects Ukraine bid for measures against pro-Russian rebels

The International Court of Justice said Ukraine did not provide enough evidence of Russia's alleged role in the conflict, now in its fourth year.

20/04/2017

Sport

Champions League: Monaco and Juventus advance to semi-finals

Juventus have qualified for the semi finals of the Champions League after a goalless draw against Barcelona.

20/04/2017

United Kingdom

Who are the 13 rebel UK MPs who voted No to a general election?

13 members of parliament have voted against Prime Minister May’s motion to hold a ‘snap’ general election on June 8 this year.

20/04/2017