2022-09-20

Switzerland

1,350 kilos of potatoes used to cook up world's largest rösti

The Swiss Farmer’s Union cooked up a 13 square metre rösti in the shape of the Swiss cross in front of the parliament building in Bern on Monday.

20/09/2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Putin praises separatist Bosnian Serb leader during his Kremlin visit

In a rare trip by a representative of a European country to Moscow, Milorad Dodik supported the Kremlin's war in Ukraine on Monday, telling Russian state-owned agency TASS that Russia "was forced to retaliate".

20/09/2022

USA

A winter of global discontent is on the horizon, says UN chief

Antonio Guterres was not pulling any punches when he opened the first in-person meeting of the UN's General Assembly in three years.

20/09/2022

Spain

Are Spain's traditional bull runs under threat?

Animal rights groups have criticised bull runs and an increasing number of voices are questioning whether Spain should keep what can be a deadly tradition.

20/09/2022

Belgium

Belgian bishops agree to bless same-sex unions, defying Vatican

Flemish bishops issued a document allowing the blessings of same-sex unions, defying the Vatican's ruling

20/09/2022

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Mexico earthquake: furniture shakes as people gather outside

A powerful earthquake struck western Mexico on Monday, shaking buildings hundreds of miles away in Mexico City.

20/09/2022

Italy

Italy’s leading party suspends candidate for praising Hitler

The Sicilian candidate of Brothers of Italy - tipped to win Italy’s upcoming elections - had previously praised the Nazi dictator on social media

20/09/2022

Culture news

From Mbappe to Muhammad Ali, when sports stars get political

French footballer Kylian Mbappe has brought renewed attention to the social role of sports stars, following his boycott of fast food and gambling marketing campaigns. But he is not the first and probably won't be the last.

20/09/2022

Spain

Spain arrests 32 allegedly linked to Italy’s ’Ndrangheta mafia gang

The group is accused of large-scale drug trafficking and money laundering.

20/09/2022

Ukraine

World leaders slam Moscow-controlled areas' plans to join Russia

Leaders of France, Germany and the US criticised Kremlin's hastily-made plans to hold "referendums", thought to be a response to the ongoing Ukrainian counteroffensive to liberate its eastern and southern parts, currently under Russian control.

20/09/2022

World News

Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan sign peace deal after deadly border clashes

Both sides had accused each other of provocation and opening fire following a row over border demarcation.

20/09/2022

Earth News

Vegan food boss accused of biting a man’s nose

Doug Ramsey - the Chief Operating Officer at vegan food giant Beyond Meat - was arrested for biting a man’s nose on Saturday.

20/09/2022

Cult

All the glitz and glamour of Uzbekistan's international film festival

In partnership with Silk Road Samarkand

Recap on one of the world's most exciting yet unknown film festivals in the world, right in the heart of Uzbekistan.

20/09/2022

Focus

Religious leaders unite for peace at open dialogue event in Kazakhstan

In partnership with the VII Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions

The 7th Congress of leaders of World and traditional religions in Kazakhstan brought together delegates from more than 50 countries. This year Pope Francis was among the guests.

20/09/2022

Italy

Apathy and anxiety among crowds in Rome as snap election looms

"I have no expectations," said one voter. "I feel hopeless. I don't know who I can vote for. Everyone promises something but these promises never materialise. It is very difficult."

20/09/2022

Georgia

Gunman holds 12 people hostage at bank in Georgia

He had demanded around €2 million, a helicopter to leave the country and a Russian flag, Georgian media report.

20/09/2022

Mobility

Will fully autonomous cars on our roads ever be a reality?

Despite lofty ambitions, some experts are beginning to doubt self-driving cars will ever be let loose on our roads without human supervision.

20/09/2022

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Latest news bulletin | September 20th – Evening

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

20/09/2022

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Timelapse: Britain and the world bid adieu to Queen Elizabeth II

For Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, every aspect of Monday's events had been meticulously planned years if not decades in advance. The military personnel had rehearsed by moonlight to ensure everything went without a hitch.

20/09/2022

Health news

Gut health scientists need 100,000 volunteers to send them their poo

Scientists in France are seeking poo samples from 100,000 volunteers to map the nation’s gut health and boost research in personalised medicine.

20/09/2022

My Europe Series

Five ways a groundbreaking €9 rail pass changed Germany

It's been hailed a success and won admirers across Europe, but how did Germany's summer-long €9 rail pass change the country?

20/09/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Was a new global audience record set for the Queen's funeral?

The turnout for the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II was definitely one for the books. But with more than 4 billion people around the world estimated to have watched the broadcast, we look at the numbers that we know for sure.

20/09/2022

Culture news

Walking free after 23 years: the evolution of the true crime podcast

The podcast that started the trend of true crime obsessive shows has seen the subject of its first series walk free after two decades behind bars.

20/09/2022

Culture news

GTA 6 footage leaked: Is this be the biggest hack in gaming history?

More than 90 videos and images from the next edition of the Grand Theft Auto franchise have been leaked online. But who was behind the hacks and is this the largest of its kind in the gaming industry?

20/09/2022

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Dogs hit the surfboards to raise money for shelter orphan pets

Canines were hanging ten at the Helen Woodward Animal Center's 17th Annual Surf Dog Surf-a-Thon in Del Mar.

20/09/2022

Tech News

French start-ups are optimistic despite the economic gloom. Here’s why

Almost 40 per cent of French start-up CEOs believe their revenue will at least double this year, according to an EY and France Digitale survey.

20/09/2022

Europe News

Spain cuts natural gas sales tax to help people with costs

Spain cuts natural gas sales tax to help people with costs

20/09/2022

Earth News

The key climate issues facing world leaders at the UN General Assembly

As world leaders gather in New York for the 77th UN General Assembly, these are the climate issues expected to be top of the agenda.

20/09/2022

France

Three French police officers convicted over death of black man in 2015

The officers were all found guilty of the manslaughter of Amadou Koumé.

20/09/2022

Earth News

Europe's central bank to use climate scores when buying bonds

Purchases from those lagging behind on climate action under new rankings will be limited, the ECB says.

20/09/2022