2022-04-24

France

Emmanuel Macron pledges to be 'the president of all' in France

The French President delivered his victory speech from the Champ de Mars in Paris.

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Europe Decoded

What are the urgent challenges facing Macron in his second term?

Emmanuel Macron is toasting being re-elected as France's president. But when reality bites, the challenges are already piling up.

24/04/2022

Ukraine

Ukrainians celebrate Easter in zone formerly occupied by Russian forces

Allthough public gatherings were not recommended for the orthodox easter, many in Ukraine felt it was all the more important to attend church service this Sunday, the 60th day of the war.

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Cherry blossoms in Stockholm mark the beginning of spring

Thousands gather in central Stockholm to enjoy the cherry trees blossoming, marking the beginning of a long-awaited spring.

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Thousands march in central Italy calling for peace in Ukraine

Thousands of people participate in the traditional march for peace from Perugia to Assisi, in central Italy, dedicated this year to Ukraine

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United Kingdom

Royal Parks gardeners grow 250,000 flowers for eight London parks

In a dozen high-tech greenhouses hidden in Hyde Park, gardeners grow 250,000 plants for London's eight royal parks.

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France

Macron wins second term as president: How did election night unfold?

French President Emmanuel Macron has been re-elected, defeating far-right candidate Marine Le Pen.

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In Kharkiv's metro, families carve out a life away from the bombs

Ukraine's second city of Kharkiv has been pummelled by strikes day and night since Russian forces attempted to seize it at the start of the invasion.

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Rome celebrates 2775th birthday with historical parade

Rome celebrated this week its birthday, known as "Natale di Roma (Rome's Christmas)", with four days of events based on the legendary foundation of the Italian capital by Romulus in 753 BC.

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Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 24th – Evening

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

24/04/2022

Norway

Norway's breeding programme sees arctic foxes return in high numbers

The initiative goes back to 2003 when there were probably no more than 50 arctic foxes left in the wild in Finland, Sweden and Norway combined.

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Ukrainians celebrate Orthodox Easter

Ukrainians mark a sombre Orthodox Easter two months into Russia's invasion.

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Ukrainian grandma bakes Easter cake amid rubble

A Ukrainian grandma baked an Orthodox Easter cake on Saturday amid the rubble of her home in a village near Chernihiv.

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Living

Meet the young pirates protecting the ocean from plastic pollution

‘Captain Fanplastic’ is one of the semi-finalists in the Afri-Plastics Challenge awarding environmental programmes in Africa.

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Travel News

At least 10 dead in Japan after tourist boat sinks in rough waters

The tour of the northern national park, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, was the operator's first of the season.

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Latest news bulletin | April 24th – Midday

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

24/04/2022

Slovenia

Slovenia's Janša defeated by opposition liberal Freedom Movement

The Freedom Movement only launched in January, but has built on growing anger at populist Prime Minister Janez Janša, accused of authoritarianism and restricting freedoms.

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Ukraine

Ukrainians celebrate uneasy Easter as fear looms of Russian attacks

As the Eastern Orthodox faithful celebrate Easter on Sunday, the holiday is a sombre occasion in the country at war.

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France

Midday turnout lowest in 15 years as France decides on its president

The country's 48.8 million voters will choose between Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen in a repeat of the 2017 runoff.

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Ukraine

What happened in the Ukraine war on Sunday?

On the 60th day since the Russian invasion began, a number of international organisations and political and religious leaders urged Russia to declare a truce and allow civilians to evacuate from Mariupol.

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Green News

Frankenchickens: How supermarkets ‘profit off nightmarish cruelty'

"It's story about animal cruelty, essentially, on an industrial scale."

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Destinations

What is there to do in the Swiss Alps outside of ski season?

Verbier has much more to offer than just skiing. Here’s our out of season guide to one of Switzerland’s favourite winter resorts.

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Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 24th – Morning

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

24/04/2022