2018-04-12

United Kingdom

Green Brexit policy worse for environment, report finds

Policy concerning such things as wildlife, water and air quality are all at risk post-Brexit, a new risk assessment has warned.

12/04/2018

Israel

Israel marks Holocaust Remembrance Day

Two minutes of silence were observed nationwide in memory of the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during the Second World War

12/04/2018

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Tornado Swirls Through Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida

A wild day of stormy weather produced two confirmed tornadoes in and around Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday.

12/04/2018

World News

Trump says decision on Syria strike 'fairly soon'

Donald Trump tweets: "Never said when an attack on Syria would take place. Could be very soon or not so soon at all!"

12/04/2018

Republic of North Macedonia

MPs watch football as government grapples with vote of no confidence

When you simply cannot miss the match, even when there is a vote of no confidence in the government: MPs in FYR Macedonia have been caught watching the Real Madrid vs Juventus game during an important parliamentary session.

12/04/2018

France

Full Cannes Film Festival lineup announced

All eyes are on Paris as the lineup of the 71st Cannes Film Festival is being unveiled during a live press conference from the Champs-Elysees.

12/04/2018

World News

Netanyahu warns Iran's 'extremist regime' not to test Israel's resolve

"Our policy can be summed up in three words: aggression against aggression."

12/04/2018

United Kingdom

OPCW backs UK's identification of nerve agent used against ex-Russian spy

The chemical weapons watchdog has released its findings on the poisoning of an ex-Russian spy and his daughter in Salisbury, UK.

12/04/2018

France

No Netflix films at the Canne Film Festival in May

It's after organisers banned the streaming platform's films from competition for its refusal to release them in cinemas.

12/04/2018

United Kingdom

Free bus travel is proposed for Britons under 25

Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has pledged to offer free bus travel for under 25s in England if his party wins the next general election.

12/04/2018

USA

US says no timetable yet for Syrian response

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres expresses concern over situation spiralling out of control.

12/04/2018

World News

Syrian government forces seize full control of Eastern Ghouta says Russian army

Syrian government forces have now taken full control of Eastern Ghouta after recapturing Douma, say Russian army officals

12/04/2018

United Kingdom

Yulia Skripal rejects Russian help to recover from poison attack

The daughter of the ex-Russian spy suffering from a nerve agent attack wants to be left alone

12/04/2018

Italy

Buffon "pride" at going so close to Real Madrid upset

Juventus goalkeeper says no sadness despite red card.

12/04/2018

USA

Zuckerberg emerges unscathed from Congress grilling over Facebook flaws

The Facebook CEO revealed his own data had been breached during the second day of questioning by US senators

12/04/2018

United Kingdom

British PM summons cabinet over Syria

Britain prepares to join military response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria as the PM seeks cabinet backing

12/04/2018

Vatican

Pope admits mistakes over Chilean church abuse

Francis begs forgiveness from victims of church sex abuse in Chile and admits he made "grave mistakes" in handling the scandal.

12/04/2018

World News

Pope apologizes to Chilean victims of sex abuse

Francis summoned all of Chile's bishops to the Vatican for an emergency meeting, and invited victims to the Holy See to beg their forgiveness.

12/04/2018

World News

Beware of fertility apps — your data may be sold to companies, warns think tank

Those using fertility, pregnancy, and period-tracking apps are at risk of having their data harvested for third-parties, says Brazilian think thank Coding Rights.

12/04/2018

Spain

Champions League: Bayern Munich and Real Madrid join Liverpool and Roma in the semi-finals.

Bayern Munich and Real Madrid have made it through to the last four of the Champions League after beating Sevilla and Juventus respectively.

12/04/2018