2022-04-20

Nature

Stop showing our gorilla selfies, says Chicago zoo

Showing Amare the gorilla phone selfies has amused some guests, but Lincoln Park Zoo warns it could have severe consequences.

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Muslim-owned shops demolished in New Delhi

Authorities in New Delhi used bulldozers on Wednesday to destroy a number of Muslim-owned shops before the Supreme Court halted the demolitions.

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Work

Delivery app customer sparks outrage with request to take out the bins

A request for help with the bins drew attention to the precariousness of gig work in Spain.

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Culture news

The guitar which broke up Oasis goes up for auction in Paris

The destruction of the red Gibson guitar was a ‘cult moment’ in music history according to the auctioneer.

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United Kingdom

UK Court approves extradition of WikiLeaks' Julian Assange to US

Assange’s lawyers say that he could be sentenced to up to 175 years behind bars.

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Europe News

Euroviews. Putin is looking for an easy win in the Donbas. He won't get one.

Russia's soldiers still do not know what they are fighting for in Ukraine, argues security analyst Michael Horowitz.

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France

Le Pen's campaign works to appeal to larger electorate ahead of runoff

"The National Rally continues to scare some French people,” Pascal Perrineau, a professor at Sciences Po Paris, said of Le Pen's far-right political party.

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France

France's Macron and Le Pen face off in presidential debate

French voters will once again head to the polls on Sunday to vote between Macron and Le Pen in the runoff to the French election.

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Clashes erupt between Israeli forces and Palestinians in West Bank

Clashes erupt between Israeli forces and Palestinian demonstrators during a protest against a march by Israeli settlers demanding the re-establishment of a nearby settlement evacuated in 2005, near the village of Burqa, west of Nablus.

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Latest news bulletin | April 20th – Midday

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Pop Air, an "inflatable experience" at the Grande Halle de La Villette in Paris

Sitting on an inflatable sofa, diving into a ball pool... Inflatable art is at the heart of the immersive and playful Pop Air exhibition, presented over 5,000 m2 at the Grande Halle de La Villette in Paris.

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Europe News

Switzerland trials legal cannabis sales for recreational use

Swiss authorities have greenlit a pilot project, where a selection of people in Basel will be allowed to buy cannabis from pharmacies for recreational use.

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Mobility

Unusual ridges could be sign of liquid water on Jupiter's ice moon

The existence of water closer to the surface of Europa could make potential alien life easier to find.

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Turkey

'Hand-made bomb' explodes on prison vehicle in Turkey

A remote-controlled explosive device has been detonated as a bus carrying prison guards passed by in Turkey, killing one and wounding four others.

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Tech News

Appeal against Meta's ban for 'extremism' launched in a Russian court

Facebook was banned for restricting access to Russian media, while Instagram was blocked after allowing users to vent their anger over Ukraine.

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China

Shanghai allows 4 million out of homes as virus rules ease

China’s case numbers in its latest infection surge are relatively low, but the ruling party is enforcing a “zero-COVID” strategy that has shut down major cities to isolate every case.

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Destinations

Is Birmingham the UK's most underrated city?

Often reduced to its industrial past and setting of TV show Peaky Blinders, Birmingham deserves more praise than it gets. We find out why.

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Earth News

How to prevent your weekly wash from releasing harmful microplastics

Scientists say fish could be dying due to the toxic chemicals these microfibres release.

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Culture news

Touts les hits! French songs that made it big in Britain

The 1970s and 1980s were the peak of French musical crossovers into mainstream British music but there hasn't been a hit in a while.

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Destinations

What are Mexico's magical towns and are they worth visiting?

Mexico is home to over 130 magical towns or 'Pueblos Mágicos' - and we had the chance to visit one of its finest.

20/04/2022

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Latest news bulletin | April 20th – Morning

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

20/04/2022

Ukraine

Mariupol evacuation stalls, as Russia surrender deadline passes

Ukraine says a planned evacuation of civilians from Mariupol didn't work on Wednesday, blaming Russia. Moscow's deadline for Ukrainian troops to surrender expired, as the city's defenders fight on.

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