2022-05-22

World News

Belarusian volunteers join Ukraine's foreign legion as the war passes the three-month mark

Belarusian fighters have answered President Zelenskyy's call for foreign fighters to join Ukraine's resistance - united against the alliance between Presidents Alexander Lukashenko and Vladimir Putin.

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Bangladesh floods recede but millions still marooned

North-east Bangladesh's worst floods in nearly 20 years began receding on Sunday, but rescue workers were struggling to help millions marooned by extreme weather across the region that has killed around 60 people.

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Latest news bulletin | May 22nd – Evening

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22/05/2022

Moldova

Moldovan winemakers look to EU after sales to Russia, Ukraine decline

Moldova is Europe's 11th largest wine-producing country, with 3.8% of its territory consisting of vineyards.

22/05/2022

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Turtles freed in Tunisia with tracking monitor

Three rescued loggerhead turtles are released into the Mediterranean off the Tunisian coastal city of Sfax, one, named Marwa, with a tracking beacon glued to its shell to help researchers better protect the threatened species.

22/05/2022

Tech News

Davos 2022: What to expect from this year's World Economic Forum event

World leaders are descending on the Swiss mountain resort for the WEF's belated annual meeting. Here's what the 2022 event is likely to have in store.

22/05/2022

Ukraine

Russia intensifies its Donbas offensive as Poland's Duda visits Kyiv

The government in Warsaw is a strong supporter of Ukraine's bid to join the EU, which Zelenskyy says will determine Ukraine's future.

22/05/2022

Spain

Spain endures record heatwave as May to be hottest month in 100 years

As Spain endures unusually high temperatures for the season, scientists warn heatwaves and intense temperatures may be here to stay.

22/05/2022

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Priest holds mass in basement of Ukraine church amid sounds of Russian shelling

In the midst of the noise of Russian shelling in the neighbouring city of Severodonetsk, on the east Ukrainian front, believers of Orthodox Church in Lysychansk attend a mass at the basement of a damaged church.

22/05/2022

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Latest news bulletin | May 22nd – Midday

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22/05/2022

Culture news

Ed Sheeran awarded €1 million damages in 'Shape of You' copyright battle

Sheeran was accused by Sami Chokri and Ross O'Donoghue of being partly inspired by their title "Oh Why" for his biggest hit.

22/05/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine extends martial law, general mobilisation until August

The Ukrainian government has extended both until 23 August, with the parliament voting to support the presidential decree with an absolute majority.

22/05/2022

Moments

Should alcohol be allowed on flights? We asked an air hostess

As drunk passengers are often responsible for miserable flights, we ask if alcohol should be banned on flights.

22/05/2022

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Latest news bulletin | May 22nd – Morning

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22/05/2022

Earth News

Should Happy the elephant have the same legal rights as a human?

Animal rights group the Nonhuman Rights Project is appealing to New York’s top court over the issue.

22/05/2022