2022-07-30

Ukraine

Ukraine war: The latest developments you need to know

Ukraine condemns Russian calls to execute POWs, Latvia gas supplies cut, and New Zealanders blacklisted by the Kremlin.

30/07/2022

Vatican

'You can change the pope': Pope Francis says he'll slow down or retire

The Pope says his weeklong trip to Canada with strained knee ligaments which put him in a wheelchair was "a bit of a test” that showed he needs to slow down and one day possibly retire.

30/07/2022

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Milky Way glimmers over Syria's Idlib

Timelapse images show the Milky Way galaxy glimmering in the night sky as it eerily lights up the town of al-Nayrab, in Syria's northwestern Idlib region, on the frontline between regime forces and rebel fighters.

30/07/2022

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'Incredible' icy dive site where two continents meet in Iceland

Located on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge between the North American and Eurasian continental plates, Iceland's Silfra rift is one of the world's most famous dive sites, popular with tourists who venture into its freezing waters in summer and winter alike.

30/07/2022

World News

Hundreds of migrants arrive at Italian port after days at sea

The has been a sharp increase this year in the number of migrants crossing the Mediterranean from North Africa to Europe.

30/07/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 30th – Evening

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

30/07/2022

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Pro-Sadr protesters occupy Iraq parliament again

Supporters of powerful Iraqi cleric Moqtada Sadr penetrated Baghdad's heavily fortified "Green Zone" and occupied parliament in a deepening political crisis.

30/07/2022

Iraq

Thousands of protesters storm Iraq parliament building in Baghdad

The followers of influential Shiite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr breached Iraq's parliament on Saturday, for the second time this week.

30/07/2022

World News

The most striking images from this week's top stories

Here is our selection of the most striking photographs that made the news this week

30/07/2022

Health news

African nations 'relegated to a footnote' in monkeypox vaccine efforts

Scientists say that unlike campaigns to stop COVID-19, mass vaccination against monkeypox won’t be necessary - targeted use of the available doses could shut down the expanding epidemics.

30/07/2022

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Ukrainians in the country's east begin daunting rebuild

Galyna Kios had been sheltering with family and neighbours in her gloomy basement, cooking on a makeshift wood-fired stove, when the Russians came.

30/07/2022

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New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning kicks off

Colorful balloons fill the skies over New Jersey as the 39th annual New Jersey Lottery Festival of Ballooning kicks off.

30/07/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 30th – Midday

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

30/07/2022

Africanews

The Tanzanian woman bridging the justice gap with her digital platform [Inspire Africa]

''Apart from connecting our users to lawyers who are in towns. We also connect our users to community village leaders who can help them. We connect them to social workers who can help them resolve their disputes''.- Neema Magimba

30/07/2022

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No Comment videos of the week

No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary.

30/07/2022

My Europe Series

How a sanctions loophole is letting Russians enter the EU

There's growing political and public support for banning visas for Russians, who can cross their longest EU border into Finland by bus or car in an apparent sanctions loophole.

30/07/2022

Ukraine

Zelenskyy condemns 'deliberate Russian war crime' after POW bombing

Friday's attack on a barracks housing Ukrainian prisoners of war left at least 50 people dead - while Russia's Embassy in London gets a Twitter warning for 'executions' call.

30/07/2022

Tech News

Rescue drones and AI lifeguards: The tech keeping swimmers safe

Technology is increasingly being deployed to safeguard swimmers and beachgoers.

30/07/2022

Earth News

Why you shouldn’t get an air conditioner this summer

Thinking about buying an air conditioner to beat the summer heat? Climate campaigners want you to think again.

30/07/2022

Travel News

UK visas: 5 FAQs answered by an immigration lawyer

I asked an immigration lawyer five common questions about UK visas.

30/07/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | July 30th – Morning

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

30/07/2022