2022-04-16

Art

Sámi culture represented for first time at Venice Biennale

The Sámi Pavilion comes at a critical juncture, with Truth and Reconciliation Commissions addressing Nordic colonialism underway in Norway and Finland.

16/04/2022

France

Thousands protest against far-right ahead of French presidential vote

Saturday saw demonstrations across France a week before the election second round, as many made clear their determination to bar Marine Le Pen from power.

16/04/2022

Russia

Russia imposes travel bans on Boris Johnson and other UK politicians

Russia has imposed travel bans on Boris Johnson and other senior UK politicians, citing “unprecedented hostile actions of the British government”.

16/04/2022

France

Macron vows to overhaul climate policy as he woos left-wing vote

The French president has promised to boost his climate policy by giving his prime minister direct responsibility for environmental planning, if he is re-elected.

16/04/2022

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Aftermath of shelling in Kharkiv, injured treated

Emergency workers rushed to treat injured people in Kharkiv on Saturday following a Russian strike on Ukraine’s second-largest city.

16/04/2022

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French elections: Thousands march in Paris against the far-right

Demonstrators gather in Paris, between Nation and République, to protest against presidential candidates Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen, as part of a national mobilisation against the far-right eight days before the second round of the presidential election.

16/04/2022

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Nicaraguan devotees drag chained 'Judas' through streets on Good Friday

Nicaraguans dressed in colourful costumes, drag chained men who represent Judas, through the streets of the town Masatepe, during a procession of 'Los Encadenados' (The Chained) on Good Friday.

16/04/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 16th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

16/04/2022

Europe News

Where does each EU country stand on cutting off Russian oil and gas?

An energy embargo to stop financing Putin's war machine continues to divide the bloc, but the EU and its member states are actively seeking to reduce their dependence on Russian fossil fuels.

16/04/2022

North Korea

Kim Jong Un attends parade honouring grandfather's birthday

North Korea's Kim Jong Un attends parade honouring grandfather's birthday

16/04/2022

Nature

Pet monkeys are pushing this tiny marmoset to the brink of extinction

In Brazil, invasive species compete with native marmosets for food, habitat and even reproductive partners, jeopardising their survival in the future.

16/04/2022

Sweden

Police injured at anti-far right protest at Örebro in central Sweden

Trouble flared for the second consecutive day on the sidelines of a rally by the anti-immigration and anti-Islam movement led by Danish-Swedish citizen Rasmus Paludan.

16/04/2022

Art

The gay Muslim artist representing Montenegro at the Venice Biennale

Buu is a multi-media artist from a Muslim background in Montenegro, his pieces are sure to grab attention at this year's Venice Biennale.

16/04/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 16th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

16/04/2022

Culture news

Archaeologists to open mystery Notre Dame sarcophagus

The remains inside are thought to perhaps belong to a senior clergyman from the 14th century.

16/04/2022

Tech News

Twitter adopts 'poison pill' defence against Elon Musk takeover bid

The social media company plans to use a financial device sometimes used to ward off hostile takeovers after the billionaire shareholder launched a bid to "transform" the firm.

16/04/2022

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No Comment videos of the week

No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary.

16/04/2022

Ukraine

Zelenskyy warns Russia not to 'eliminate' last Mariupol troops

Ukraine's president says the "elimination" of the last Ukrainian troops in the besieged port by Russian forces "would put an end to all peace negotiations" with Moscow.

16/04/2022

Health news

Can tiny robots sent into our brains help fight tumours?

The micro-robots, which will start clinical trials in two years, could help target otherwise unreachable areas of the brain to treat cancer or Dandy-Walker Syndrome.

16/04/2022

Conscious Travel

Self-sufficient hideaways: From private islands to Italian farms

Would you go on a 'cultivacation'? Turns out it's the next big travel trend...

16/04/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 16th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

16/04/2022