2022-03-06

World News

Thousands arrested during anti-war protests in Russia, authorities say

Thousands of people have been detained during a series of anti-war protests across Russia on Sunday.

06/03/2022

World News

Ukraine invasion: Anti-war demonstrations take place across Europe

Protests against Russia's invasion of Ukraine continued this weekend across European cities. Many Ukrainians were among demonstrators, showing support to family and friends from abroad.

06/03/2022

Lithuania

'I'm very scared': Gun sales soar in Lithuania amid war in Ukraine

Gun buyers have been flocking to Lithuania's stores since the start of the war in Ukraine, with sales increasing up to eight times and applications for gun licences doubling.

06/03/2022

World News

Nigerian student says he faced discrimination while fleeing Ukraine

Alexander Somto Orah, a 25-year-old Nigerian student, says he faced discrimination when trying to flee the war in Ukraine.

06/03/2022

Denmark

Denmark to hold referendum on joining EU common defence policy

Denmark will boost its defence spending and hold a referendum on joining the EU common defence policy amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

06/03/2022

Ukraine

New attempt to evacuate Ukrainian city halted 'due to Russian attack'

A second attempt to evacuate civilians from a southern Ukrainian port city where supplies are running short was stopped due to a Russian assault, a Ukrainian official said.

06/03/2022

Ukraine

'Strength of Ukrainian resistance' surprises Moscow, says UK

Volunteers in Lviv, Ukraine, are taking crash classes on guerrilla warfare to learn how to fight Russian forces.

06/03/2022

Moldova

Blinken pledges US support for Moldova amid Ukraine war

US secretary of state Antony Blinken met the President of Moldova after calls for international assistance in dealing with Ukraine refugees

06/03/2022

World News

Death toll surpasses 6 million as COVID-19 pandemic enters third year

The official global death toll from COVID-19 has eclipsed 6 million people, according to Johns Hopkins University.

06/03/2022

World News

Fleeing sanctions, oligarchs seek safe ports for superyachts

“We are joining with our European allies to find and seize your yachts, your luxury apartments, your private jets,” US President Joe Biden said.

06/03/2022

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06/03/2022

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Ukrainian soldiers tie the knot at checkpoint on the outskirts of Kyiv

The mayor of Kyiv, Vitaliy Klitschko, attended the wedding ceremony of two Ukrainian soldiers on Sunday, 6 March

06/03/2022

Ukraine

Ukrainians flock to Lviv to catch train to neighbouring countries

The train station in the western town of Lviv has become a focal point for the flow of refugees escaping the fighting.

06/03/2022

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Police detain over 1,400 people across Russia amid calls to gather for peace demos

More than a thousand were detained at anti-war protests in 29 cities across Russia, OVD-INFO monitoring group claims.

06/03/2022

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Hot air balloons with Ukrainian flags fly over Vilnius in series of events

Ukrainian flags flew high above Vilnius on Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning as hot air balloon enthusiasts took to the skies well ahead of the start of the ballooning season to show support to the country attacked by Russia.

06/03/2022

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Police detain hundreds of Russians protesting across the country against war in Ukraine

Over 600 people were detained on Sunday in several cities.

06/03/2022

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Rally held in New York's Times Square in support for Ukraine

A rally to support Ukraine was held in New York City's Times Square.

06/03/2022

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Latest news bulletin | March 6th – Midday

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06/03/2022

Tech News

Tech this week: US probe into TikTok’s impact on kids’ health

The platform has an estimated 1 billion monthly users and is especially popular with teens and younger children.

06/03/2022

Culture news

Paul Smith on his new collection and fifty-two years in the industry

Paul Smith talks to Euronews Culture about craftsmanship, new modes and his love of imperfection.

06/03/2022

Travel News

Celebrate IWD with these walks, women-only tours and virtual events

This year's IWD theme is 'beat the bias.' Here's how to get involved.

06/03/2022

Ukraine

Civilians killed near Kyiv on 11th day of Russia's war in Ukraine

Civilians, including a family, were killed in shelling outside of Kyiv and thousands of Russians were arrested for protesting the invasion on Sunday, as the war in Ukraine continued.

06/03/2022

Nature

Pangolin’s are the world’s most trafficked animal. But why?

Liberia's government has banned the hunting and sale of pangolins but many locals see no other ways of supporting themselves

06/03/2022

Ecotech

Are vegan eggs ready to hatch?

Can vegan eggs become as popular as plant-based milk and alternative meats?

06/03/2022

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Latest news bulletin | March 6th – Morning

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06/03/2022