2022-09-07

World News

PSG coach Galtier plays down private jet comments as 'a bad joke'

PSG coach Christophe Galtier's sarcastic response when asked why his squad had flown from Paris to Nantes, a 2-hour train journey, prompted an angry backlash.

07/09/2022

World News

Buenos Aires swoons at Tango festival and Championship

The opening of the International Tango Festival and Championship got underway in Buenos Aires, the event that attracts tango aficionados from across the country.

07/09/2022

Brazil

Brazil celebrates 200 years of independence from Portugal

Millions of Brazilians took to the streets to celebrate 200 years of independence from Portugal. And as the military tanks rolled onto the streets, President Jair Bolsonaro asked his followers to 'make a stand'.

07/09/2022

Germany

Olaf Scholz loses his cool as German energy debate gets heated

The main opposition leader accused Scholz and his coalition of failing the German people amidst an energy crunch and soaring inflation, sparking an angry reaction.

07/09/2022

World News

Erdogan calls for regional stability on day two of Balkan trip

"I hope there is a positive and sustainable acceleration because the Balkans cannot tolerate this kind of problem anymore."

07/09/2022

Health news

Woman who can ‘smell’ Parkinson’s helps develop new quick test

The breakthrough could pave the way to better diagnosis and management of patients with Parkinson’s disease, for which there is currently no simple test.

07/09/2022

Tech News

All you need to know about Apple's new iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Ultra

Everything you need to know about the latest iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, Apple Watch and Airpods.

07/09/2022

World News

Baltic nations agree to severely restrict entry to Russian citizens

Lithuania, Estonia and Latvia have reached an agreement to restrict Russian access to the EU through their borders because of the war in Ukraine.

07/09/2022

France

Torrential rain and floods put much of southern France on orange alert

Torrential rain and thunderstorms have led to flooding in southern France and with 13 departments still on orange alert

07/09/2022

Qatar 365

Qatar's Rich Arabic Musical Heritage Blends with Western Traditions

In partnership with Media City

We all know that Qatar is preparing to host the Fifa World Cup 2022, but did you also know that its rich musical heritage is embracing influences from around the world? The fusion of traditional Arabic music with modern technology and outside influences is helping to create dynamic new sounds.

07/09/2022

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Fire crews fight chemical blaze on Milan outskirts

At least six people were injured in a chemical fire at a plastic factory on the outskirts of the Italian city of Milan.

07/09/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Crimea attacks, disinformation, and Putin's grain claim

Here are the latest stories you need to know from Ukraine and Russia on Wednesday 7 September 2022.

07/09/2022

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Floods hit India and Pakistan

Floods cripple Indian tech hub in Bangalore and villagers are displaced by flooding in Pakistan.

07/09/2022

Belgium

Brussels fantastic film festival completes 40 years

Directors from all over the world came to the auditoriums of the Belgian capital's Universal Exhibition to present their films. John Mc Tiernan, author of "Predator" and "Die Hard" is this year's guest of honour.

07/09/2022

Sweden

Listen: All you need to know about Sweden's too-close-to-call election

Join our panel of experts including Dominic Hinde and Lucas Dahlström as we explore the ins and outs of an election that could return a far-right government to power.

07/09/2022

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Colombian artist recreates Garcia Marquez's face

Colombian artist Eduardo Butron collects glass bottles taken from the rubbish to recreate the face of Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

07/09/2022

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Firefighters search ruins after Sloviansk strike

Firefighters in Sloviansk dug deep into the still-smouldering rubble of an apartment building looking for potential victims.

07/09/2022

Earth News

What does new UK PM Liz Truss plan to do for the climate?

Liz Truss comes into power as the UK faces the energy crisis - a problem deeply tied to the polluting fossil fuels the country uses to produce energy.

07/09/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 7th – Evening

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

07/09/2022

Climate

Aid efforts ramp up as Pakistan flood death toll rises to 1,300

Unprecedented extreme weather in Pakistan is taking its toll on citizens, with a third of the country underwater.

07/09/2022

Money

Why 'Bitcoin City' hasn't taken off in El Salvador

A major part of the problem is that the drop in the value of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies has alienated investors.

07/09/2022

Ukraine

Halt to military activities around Zaporizhzhia is vital, says expert

IAEA chief Rafael Grossi said "we're playing with fire" as he presented his report on conditions at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

07/09/2022

Albania

Albania breaks diplomatic ties with Iran over major cyberattack

Tirana has accused the Iranian regime of trying to destroy its government's digital infrastructure.

07/09/2022

Mobility

Diamonds on Uranus: How it may be raining jewels on icy planets

A new study suggests diamond rain may be much more prevalent in the universe than previously thought.

07/09/2022

Europe Decoded

Russia has turned off Nord Stream 1. Here's what it means for the EU.

The energy crisis could last up to four years.

07/09/2022

Europe Decoded

Energy crisis: Six things you need to know about the EU's gas storage

Gas storage has emerged as a national security priority to prepare countries for a total suspension of Russian supplies.

07/09/2022

World News

Rescue operations continue in southwestern China after earthquake

Rescue operations continue in China after a devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake shook Sichuan province.

07/09/2022

World News

French company unveils first zero emissions ferry in Marseille

Anchored in port, the ferry runs on electricity. At sea, special filters with sodium bicarbonate reduce its emissions to practically zero. But there is a catch.

07/09/2022

My Europe Series

'If I want a shower, I boil a kettle': Spain strife over soaring bills

In just two years, the average household electricity bill has gone up from €780 a year to €1,371, according to the Spanish consumer organisation OCU.

07/09/2022

United Kingdom

New UK PM rules out snap election and windfall tax on energy firms

She also said she wanted to "fix" the agreement with the European Union covering post-Brexit trade between Britain and Northern Ireland.

07/09/2022