2022-05-09

Republic of Ecuador

Another Ecuador prison clash leaves 43 inmates dead

A clash between rival Ecuadorian gangs has left 43 inmates dead, officials said Monday, little more than a month after another prison riot resulted in 20 deaths.

09/05/2022

Ukraine

'Very soon there will be two Victory Days in Ukraine', says Zelenskyy

Ukraine's President marked May 9 with a video address, declaring that Ukraine would continue the fight for freedom and for their children.

09/05/2022

Ukraine

EU Council president forced to take shelter on visit to Ukraine

On a surprise visit to Odesa on Monday European Council President Charles Michel was forced to seek shelter, an EU official said.

09/05/2022

Spain

Several migrants feared dead off coast of Spain's Canary Islands

Spanish authorities rescued thirteen people in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday but many more remain missing.

09/05/2022

World

"We are not fighting against Russia" says EU's top diplomat Borrell

The Global Conversation speaks to EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell and former Finnish PM Alexander Stubb.

09/05/2022

Austria

One dead and several injured after train derails near Vienna

The incident occurred on Monday evening in the district of Mödling, south of the Austrian capital.

09/05/2022

Europe News

Macron warns against humiliating Russia over war in Ukraine

The French president was speaking on Europe Day in Strasbourg at the closing ceremony of the Conference on the Future of Europe.

09/05/2022

United Kingdom

Queen, 96, won't attend parliament due to 'episodic mobility problems'

The Prince of Wales will read the queen’s speech on her majesty’s behalf.

09/05/2022

Europe News

Von der Leyen backs ending unanimous voting in some areas of EU

The idea is to speed up EU decision making.

09/05/2022

United Kingdom

UK Labour leader pledges to resign if found to have broken COVID rules

Police are investigating a gathering of party officials at which Keir Starmer had a takeout curry and a beer, in an MP's constituency office in April 2021.

09/05/2022

Scenes

From the favelas to the Olympics: the Brazilian breakdancer determined to make her country proud

In partnership with Media City

"I don't think of anything when I dance, nothing. It's a moment when I turn off my mind and stop thinking about absolutely everything, problems, everything".

09/05/2022

Culture news

‘Doctor Strange 2’ conjures up biggest opening of 2022

‘Doctor Strange 2’ screening marks a historic start at the US box office, the sixth biggest of all time globally.

09/05/2022

Europe News

How will Sinn Fein's win in Northern Ireland impact Brexit?

The historic vote in Northern Ireland was succeeded by well-rehearsed accusations of inflexibility from both Brussels and London.

09/05/2022

Travel News

Birmingham and Manchester airport queues leave passengers reeling

Passengers in fresh despair at Birmingham and Manchester airports as staff shortages leave people queuing out the terminals, unable to cope with surge in travel.

09/05/2022

Climate

‘Retreating into shadows’: How the climate crisis is impacting cricket

The Indian Premier League battles on through some of the hottest conditions in 100 years, with one team donning green as a call to action yesterday.

09/05/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 9th – Evening

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

09/05/2022

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Putin takes part in Immortal Regiment march

Putin takes part in Immortal Regiment march

09/05/2022

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Russian envoy to Poland splattered with red liquid on Victory

Russian envoy to Poland splattered with red liquid on Victory

09/05/2022

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Ready, Steady, Mow! British lawnmower racing season gets underway

The cream of the British lawnmower racing crop assembled in the Surrey village of Lingfield on Sunday for the start of a new season.

09/05/2022

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Russia marks WWII victory shadowed by Ukraine

Russia marks WWII victory shadowed by Ukraine

09/05/2022

France

Paris trial underway into 2009 plane crash off coast of Comoros

Just one person survived the crash, a 12-year-old girl.

09/05/2022

France

Former French PM Fillon loses appeal against corruption conviction

The court gave Fillon a one-year prison sentence for a "fake jobs" scandal involving his wife Penelope.

09/05/2022

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President Putin lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

President Putin lays wreath at Tomb of Unknown Soldier

09/05/2022

Tech News

Here's how IKEA plans to pivot to online shopping

The Swedish furniture maker says it's responding to customer demand for more home delivery.

09/05/2022

Culture news

Largest white diamond ever auctioned sells for €17.9 million

The Rock, the biggest white diamond ever auctioned, sold for a hammer price of 18.6 million Swiss francs (€17.9 million), far short of the record for such a jewel.

09/05/2022

Destinations

Visit Vietnam’s cave kingdom for a deep dive you’ll never forget

Adventurers from around the world are travelling to this remote Vietnamese rainforest to conquer its unexplored network of caves.

09/05/2022

Mobility

Would you trust this self-flying plane with your life?

A US start-up has developed software that can integrate with existing flight-control systems to make standard aircraft capable of flying unmanned.

09/05/2022

Smart Regions

Beech Power: the project protecting Europe's native forests

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe’s ancient Beech forests are one of the best natural resources we have when it comes to tackling climate change, but they also face a combination of threats. An EU project has made it a priority to preserve what's left. We’ll be seeing what’s being done to preserve these precious ecosystems?

09/05/2022

Earth News

China sets new record for rising sea levels, how will its cities cope?

Projections indicate that rising sea levels are a "serious threat to China's coastal cities and populations".

09/05/2022

Ecotech

Plastic waste can now be found and monitored from space

Most of our data on plastic waste comes from models and estimates but this free public tool could soon change that.

09/05/2022