2022-04-18

Greece

Two men held in Greece after crossing border in 'motorised paraglider'

The men were rescued by local fishermen over the weekend after their light aircraft crashed.

18/04/2022

Serbia

Kyiv rejects Serbian allegations about bomb threats on Russia flights

President Aleksandar Vučić has accused Ukrainian and other foreign intelligence services of being behind a series of hoax bomb threats on Air Serbia flights.

18/04/2022

Scenes

The Lebanese dynamic duo helping frontline workers this Ramadan

In partnership with Media City

"The story of the crisis transformed our relationship with this country. These people in this country are heroes to sustain this current situation."

18/04/2022

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War in Ukraine sparks return of traditional Judas burning in Mexico

A military tank made of cardboard is burned in Mexico City to blame the conflict in Ukraine on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his ally, US President Joe Biden, at an Easter celebration.

18/04/2022

Climate Now

Heatwaves and snow: What's really happening to the Antarctic climate?

In partnership with Copernicus

Last month Antarctica experienced a record-breaking heatwave, and unusually high amounts of snowfall in some places. Climate Now asks experts on the ice to explain what's really happening on the frozen continent.

18/04/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 18th – Evening

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

18/04/2022

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Horse-dragon from China captivates crowd in Toulouse

Meet Long Ma, a 45-ton dragon-horse inspired by a Chinese legend and created by François Delaroziere and the Compagnie La Machine. He took to the streets of Toulouse for the first time on Saturday.

18/04/2022

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Underwater Easter egg hunt in Florida

A group of "egg-splorers" went for an underwater Easter egg hunt in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary off Islamorada on Sunday.

18/04/2022

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At Sea Italy Russia Oil Protest

Activists from Greenpeace Italy wrote the message "Peace, not oil" in large letters, on the side of a Russian crude oil tanker, as part of efforts to urge European governments to stop using fossil fuels.

18/04/2022

Tech News

#buymeafighterjet: Ukraine’s viral fundraiser in Russia’s war

The social media hashtag appears to be part of a Ukrainian air force campaign to get hold of fighter jets to defend its skies from Russian invaders.

18/04/2022

Sweden

Dozens arrested after days of far-right clashes across Sweden

Unrest broke out after demonstrators threatened to burn copies of the Qur’an.

18/04/2022

World News

Greek school welcomes Ukrainian children who fled war

"The Greek children offered gifts to their new classmates, paintings and all their love," said Athina Pirgaki, a teacher at the school in Athens.

18/04/2022

Culture news

New 'Fantastic Beasts' film opens to diminishing box office returns

'The Secrets of Dumbledore' pulled in $43 million at US cinemas over the Easter holiday weekend - a franchise low.

18/04/2022

Europe News

EU fraud agency accuses Marine Le Pen of misusing public funds

French presidential hopeful Marine Le Pen has been accused of misusing public funds by the EU.

18/04/2022

Greece

Migrant found shot dead near Turkish border, say Greek police

An investigation has been launched into the incident, which occurred late on Saturday.

18/04/2022

Home

Human waste turned into fuel to heat homes - and cook food

The human waste is turned into briquettes which can be used as an alternative to coal

18/04/2022

Ukraine

'I don't have any more tears', says Ukrainian of devastation near Kyiv

“I don’t have any more tears. What can I do?" said one resident who says his son was killed by Russian forces.

18/04/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine's LGBTQ+ community fights homophobia on the frontlines

Some members of Ukraine’s LGBTQ+ community are hoping their participation on the frontlines will erode prejudice.

18/04/2022

Health news

Mental health a factor in risk of breakthrough COVID infection - study

Vaccinated patients over the age of 65 with a history of certain mental health conditions were found to be at higher risk of breakthrough infection

18/04/2022

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Unoccupied car rolls across road and into river in Riga

An unoccupied car rolled across a busy road and into the Daugava River in Riga, Latvia, on April 14, according to police.

18/04/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 18th – Midday

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

18/04/2022

China

Frustration in Shanghai over COVID-19 lockdown policy

As Shanghai and other cities shut down to fight coronavirus outbreaks, China faces sinking economic growth.

18/04/2022

Culture news

These are the 7 most endangered heritage sites in Europe

A committee has announced the seven most endangered heritage sites in Europe in an attempt to raise awareness of the potential loss to European culture.

18/04/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine's Zelenskyy accuses Russia of trying to 'destroy the Donbas'

"Russian soldiers are preparing for an offensive in the east of our country in the near future. They literally want to finish off and destroy the Donbas," said Zelenskyy.

18/04/2022

Iraq

Turkey launches new military offensive in northern Iraq

Turkish jets and artillery struck targets belonging to the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) in northern Iraq, while commandos - supported by helicopters and drones - crossed into Iraqi territory.

18/04/2022

My Europe Series

What exactly is Marine Le Pen's stance on Russia and Vladimir Putin?

The far-right challenger for the French presidency has openly expressed her admiration for the Russian leader in the past, and has consistently defended Moscow's foreign policy.

18/04/2022

World News

Euroviews. Here’s how to protect forests, from recycling to eating plant-based

Up to 15 billion trees are lost every year. That's why the more support we show for keeping our forests safe, the better, Jos Battle writes.

18/04/2022

Earth News

Ghana's only glassblower is on a one-man recycling mission

Michael Tetteh is creating wonders using discarded glass waste.

18/04/2022

Conscious Travel

What can the world’s Blue Zones teach us about extending our lifespan?

There are lessons to be learned from the communities and regions where people regularly live to 100.

18/04/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 18th – Morning

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

18/04/2022