2022-04-17

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Air strikes leave five dead in east Ukraine city of Kharkiv

This Palm Sunday, those who remain in Kramatorsk go for walks which are interrupted by two explosions and the intermittent sound of an air raid siren, in this city in eastern Ukraine under the ever-present threat of a Russian offensive.

17/04/2022

Culture news

What are the weirdest dating show premises?

'The Ultimatum' urges couples to get hitched or ditch their partners, but what are some of the bizarre forerunners of Netflix's latest creation?

17/04/2022

Cinema

'Follow Her' takes three top awards at Fantasporto

What happens when a social media addict goes too far and gets trapped by her own thirst for validation? That's the idea behind a new American thriller called "Follow Her".

17/04/2022

Ukraine

The environment: the silent casualty of the Ukraine war

For humans, war is an obvious tragedy. But when the fighting stops, another more silent victim is discovered: the natural environment itself.

17/04/2022

Russia

Russian councillor flees abroad after criticising war in Ukraine

Nina Belyave, a councillor from Voronezh, decided it was too dangerous to stay in Russia after speaking out against the invasion of Ukraine.

17/04/2022

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Latest news bulletin | April 17th – Evening

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

17/04/2022

Germany

German Easter peace marchers agonise over sending weapons to Ukraine

Some worry that traditional calls for disarmament may be inappropriate when Ukrainians are defending their homeland against Russian aggression.

17/04/2022

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Libya's underground homes wait for tourism revival

Gharyan's unique underground houses were hewn into the mountainside centuries ago, and many lie abandoned, but residents of the Libyan town are hoping tourism can help restore their heritage.

17/04/2022

Italy

Pope cites nuclear risk as he makes Easter plea for peace in Ukraine

“Shall we put an end to the human race, or shall mankind renounce war?" the pope quoted, as he made an anguished Easter Sunday plea for peace in Ukraine.

17/04/2022

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Jerusalem's Christians gather for Easter service

Jerusalem's Christians gathered at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre for Easter services. Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ, as recounted in the Bible. Christians traditionally believe Jesus was crucified and buried at the site where the Jerusalem church now stands.

17/04/2022

Ukraine

Volunteers near Kyiv step up to the plate to keep people fed

A total of 270,000 tonnes of humanitarian aid has been sent to Ukraine since the Russian invasion. But many Ukrainians are helping each other as volunteers bake bread to feed those in need.

17/04/2022

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Russian military equipment destroyed in Ukraine's east

"There are a lot of trophies left": Ukrainian soldiers show destroyed Russian tanks, vehicles and other weapons near the village of Gusarivka, in eastern Ukraine.

17/04/2022

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Puppets and poetry go underground in besieged city of Kharkiv

In a subterranean metro station serving as a bomb shelter in eastern Ukraine, two flamboyant puppeteers act out a tabletop fairytale for a gaggle of spellbound children.

17/04/2022

United Kingdom

Archbishop slams UK-Rwanda asylum plan as 'against the nature of God'

The head of the Church of England, the Archbishop of Canterbury, said in his Easter sermon that the UK's plan to send some asylum seekers to Africa poses "serious ethical questions".

17/04/2022

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Latest news bulletin | April 17th – Midday

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17/04/2022

Food and Drink

Why doesn't Swiss wine make it out of Switzerland?

The Swiss canton of Valais, or Wallis, is a landscape of rolling hills and irrigated vineyards. So why don't you find the wine in your supermarkets?

17/04/2022

Ukraine

Kharkiv: Several dead in Russian rocket attacks on residential flats

The rockets slammed into apartment blocks in the city centre, sparking fires and leaving several dead and injured, journalists in Kharkiv report.

17/04/2022

Ukraine

Mariupol troops 'holding on' in defiance of Russia surrender ultimatum

Russia's deadline for Ukrainian soldiers in the besieged port city to "surrender or die" has passed. Ukraine's President Zelenskyy says he will scrap peace talks if they are killed.

17/04/2022

Earth News

Watch how ethical chocolate eggs are made in this traditional workshop

Walk around in the workshop of UK-based Chocolarder to get a first-hand experience of what their strict ethical approach is all about.

17/04/2022

Residences

Inside the invisible holiday home that mirrors the Californian desert

Guests have the run of Joshua Tree while staying at this amazing property.

17/04/2022

Tech News

Supply chain snag: Europe’s wooden pallets hit by Ukraine war

The war and Western sanctions are making it harder for businesses to find the pallets they need to move their goods around - and the Russian army may be feeling the squeeze too.

17/04/2022

Ecotech

Self-healing solar panels may be the future of reliable clean energy

Researchers have found a material which can self-repair, potentially revolutionising solar panel construction.

17/04/2022

Earth News

Ski green at Europe’s most sustainable winter sports resort

In the French ski resort of Morzine, can sustainable initiatives rescue the resort from the imminent threat of climate change?

17/04/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 17th – Morning

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

17/04/2022