2022-04-29

USA

Islamic State 'Beatle' gets life sentence for beheadings

Alexanda Kotey was not facing the death penalty, under the terms of his extradition to the US.

29/04/2022

United Kingdom

UK Conservative MP suspended amid Parliament pornography investigation

Colleagues have claimed that Neil Parish watched pornography on his phone in the House of Commons.

29/04/2022

Afghanistan

Several worshippers killed in explosion at Shiite mosque in Kabul

No one has immediately claimed responsibility for the blast.

29/04/2022

Culture news

How does a drama school fall apart overnight? The strange case of ALRA

ALRA staff and students woke on a Monday morning to find they were without a drama school. Mismanagement, lost fees, and education anxieties , this is the fallout of a failed drama school.

29/04/2022

Ukraine

Human rights group warns Poland about safety of Ukrainian refugees

Human Rights Watch says women and children are particularly at risk from trafficking.

29/04/2022

Germany

Deutsche Bank headquarters searched in money laundering investigation

Prosecutors say it is "the first time" a German bank has been involved in a money-laundering probe.

29/04/2022

World News

Good News: plant food boom and social media's positive side effect

What went well in the world this week? Scientists turn back the clock on skin cells and plant-based foods are booming. Check our latest #GoodNews.

29/04/2022

Cult

9th century Uzbek maths genius stars at Venice Biennale

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan

With the pandemic under control, Venice is ready once again to host the Biennale Arte. And for the first time, Uzbekistan has its own pavilion, just a year on from its first participation in the architecture edition.

29/04/2022

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Latest news bulletin | April 29th – Evening

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

29/04/2022

United Kingdom

Boris Becker sentenced to two and a half years for bankruptcy offences

The former tennis superstar was jailed for hiding assets and illicit money transfers after he was declared bankrupt.

29/04/2022

World News

Over 3,000 migrants died at sea on their way to Europe in 2021 — UN

The number of migrants who died or went missing was twice as high as in the previous year, the UN's refugee agency said.

29/04/2022

World News

Greece and Turkey accuse each other's military of airspace violations

The two NATO countries have long-standing sea and air boundary disputes.

29/04/2022

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Spectacular glass-bottomed bridge opens in Vietnam

Vietnam launches a new attraction for tourists with a head for heights, with the opening of a glass-bottomed bridge suspended 150 metres (490 feet) above a lush jungle.

29/04/2022

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Military vehicles roll through Moscow city center ahead of V-Day parade rehearsal

On Thursday evening, the centre of Moscow was filled with a wide array of military vehicles, which were seen driving toward Red Square for the first night training of the traditional Victory Day parade, which will be held on May 9th.

29/04/2022

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Ukrainians urge EU to stop buying Russian oil, gas

Ukrainian citizens demonstrated in front of the European Council building in Brussels on Friday to call on the European Union to stop buying Russian oil and gas.

29/04/2022

Ocean

The world's coral crisis: why are reefs under attack?

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean explores the main causes behind coral's rapid decline.

29/04/2022

Montenegro

Montenegro's parliament approves new minority pro-EU government

The government of PM Dritan Abazović secured the support of 46 deputies in the 81-seat parliament in Cetinje on Thursday.

29/04/2022

Earth News

Euroviews. View: Why Europe cannot decarbonise without African hydrogen

The CEO of Hydrogen Europe hits back at criticism that investing in green hydrogen production in Africa is a form of colonialism and explains why Europe cannot decarbonise without African support.

29/04/2022

Euronews Witness

How Sweden is bracing itself for Russian attack

After the end of the Cold War, Sweden demilitarized Gotland island in the Baltic sea. Now, in the wake of Putin’s war in Ukraine, Sweden is accelerating its re-armament.

29/04/2022

Culture news

Sick Ukrainian children destroy tank installation made of balloons

The 'balloon tank' was created as a pacifist art installation before the war in Ukraine, but has now taken on an even stronger meaning

29/04/2022

Europe News

Europe's week: War in Ukraine continues to dominate

Diplomacy and war persisted in keeping Brussels busy.

29/04/2022

Earth News

Cow face masks could help cut methane emissions from burps

The innovative design has won a nearly €60,000 prize backed by Prince Charles to help develop the idea in the future.

29/04/2022

Angola

The Camunga Symphony Orchestra - More than just a musical education

In partnership with Governo de Angola

The Camunga Symphony Orchestra in Luanda is changing Angolan students' lives. It provides food and musical education, helping to keep kids off the street and changing their lives.

29/04/2022

Italy

US army replaces birthday cake stolen from girl by WWII soldiers

The cake was presented to 90-year-old Meri Mion in Vicenza, 77 years after one was taken from her windowsill.

29/04/2022

Turkey

Germany summons Turkish ambassador to protest Osman Kavala's sentence

Berlin has urged other EU countries to challenge Turkey over the philanthropist's conviction.

29/04/2022

Nature

Big cats could return to Scotland, new study reveals

Lynx have been successfully reintroduced in some parts of Europe. Could Scotland be next?

29/04/2022

Saudi Arabia

Erdogan meets Crown Prince as Turkey and Saudi Arabia try to mend ties

The Turkish president's visit to the Gulf Arab state represents a major reset of relations between two regional heavyweights following the Saudi columnist's killing in Istanbul in 2018.

29/04/2022

Ocean

Europe's endangered eels: what's been done to save a miraculous creature

In partnership with the European Commission

Ocean takes a look at what's been done to help protect Europe's dwindling eel stocks.

29/04/2022

Travel News

Business travel is 'gone for good', say experts

Concerns about the environment, mental wellbeing and financial cost are all coming together to keep business travel at a lower level than pre-pandemic.

29/04/2022

Culture news

Netflix fires editorial staff: Is the streaming giant falling apart?

Netflix has suddenly fired many of the employees from its editorial platform Tudum. Only a week after it published disappointing subscriber numbers, is the streamer in dire trouble?

29/04/2022