2022-05-29

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Zelensky visits Ukraine's east for first time since invasion

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky visits the country's war-ridden east for the first time since the Russian invasion.

29/05/2022

United Kingdom

Thousands of Unionists mark Northern Ireland's centenary in Belfast

The celebrations marking a hundred years since a 1921 agreement ended the Irish War of Independence and partitioned the island were held one year later due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

29/05/2022

World News

Moscow-affiliated Ukrainian Orthodox Church cuts ties over war

Church leaders say Russia broke God's commandment "Thou shalt not kill", condemning Moscow Patriarch Kirill's vocal support for the war.

29/05/2022

Rwanda

Rwanda and DRC tensions of 'grave concern', African Union leader says

The latest tensions between the two countries came after Congolese forces and the M23 paramilitary group skirmished on several fronts this week in North Kivu, a war-torn eastern province of the DRC

29/05/2022

Serbia

Despite EU sanctions, Serbian president secures gas deal with Putin

The gas deal is likely to be signed during a visit by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to Belgrade early in June.

29/05/2022

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New Zealander wins lumberjack world championship in Vienna

New Zealand’s Jack Jordan wins the Timbersports World Trophy, a lumberjacking competition.

29/05/2022

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29/05/2022

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Jewish nationalists gather to celebrate ahead of the "Jerusalem Day"

Jewish nationalists gather to celebrate ahead of the "Jerusalem Day" march as Palestinians in Ramallah rally against Israel's "Jerusalem Day".

29/05/2022

France

'Food for the soul': Pyrizhky, or pirozhki, help heal cultural divides

There is a bar in Paris, where the Ukranian and Russian food is united, just like the people who work and eat there. Our correspondent Galina Polonskaya went to visit this unique place.

29/05/2022

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25-tonne humpback whale dies off coast of Valencia

A dying humpback whale measuring 12 metres long and weighing around 25 tonnes appeared off the coast of Tavernes de la Valldigna coast

29/05/2022

World News

Ukrainian farmers risk their lives as war continues amid sowing season

As shelling continues in eastern Ukraine, farmers are planting seeds with the hope that their next harvest will be done in peace.

29/05/2022

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'Triangle of Sadness' wins Palme d'Or at Cannes Film Fest

Ruben Ostlund’s social satire “Triangle of Sadness” won the Palme d’Or at the 75th Cannes Film Festival.

29/05/2022

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Real Madrid fans celebrate 14th Champions League win

Real Madrid fans jump and sing in the Spanish capital and in St-Denis.

29/05/2022

France

Liverpool fans pepper-sprayed by French police in stadium entry chaos

Liverpool FC is demanding a full investigation into the treatment of its fans right before Saturday's Champions League final match against Real Madrid.

29/05/2022

China

Shanghai's house-bound residents challenge China's 'zero-COVID' policy

The authorities have promised to ease COVID-19 restrictions in June as cases subside. But after two months of lockdown, some are already challenging the rules.

29/05/2022

Ukraine

Russian troops storm Sievierodonetsk as Donbas is heavily bombarded

By Sunday, the Russian assault had "extremely escalated" in Sievierodonetsk, where some 1,500 civilians out of the prewar population of 100,000 had died from the fighting.

29/05/2022

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29/05/2022

Culture news

Cannes film festival over the decades - in pictures

From the velvet suits of Pablo Picasso to Madonna's dazzling dress, there's a lot to admire at Cannes.

29/05/2022

Russia

Russia tests hypersonic Zircon missile in display of military tech

Zircon, which can purportedly fly at Mach 9 or nine times the speed of sound, is intended for the navy and could be used against enemy ships and ground targets.

29/05/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine claims it destroyed one-third of Russia's modern tanks

The toll on its armoured units forced the Kremlin to bring in T-62 tanks, a six-decades old Soviet-era technology, Interior Ministry advisor Viktor Andrusiv said in an interview.

29/05/2022

Travel News

Insider travel tips airlines want you to know this summer

Disruptions and cancellations have travellers apprehensive about summer travel. So what are airlines saying about the season ahead?

29/05/2022

Nature

5,000-year-old giant: How long does the world’s oldest tree have left?

Scientists have used a new technique in determining the age of this giant of nature.

29/05/2022

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29/05/2022