2022-11-20

Egypt

COP27: Mixed reactions over what climate summit did and didn't achieve

For the first time, the nations of the world have decided to help pay for the damage an overheating world is inflicting on poor countries.

20/11/2022

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Watch: Spanish far-right group hold demonstration in Madrid

More than 500 supporters of Spain's fascist Falangist Movement have marched in Madrid on Saturday night. Every year, they commemorate the death of the founder of their movement, José Antonio Primo de Rivera, who was killed in 1936.

20/11/2022

Sport

In pictures: Qatar World Cup opening ceremony and first match

Hosts Qatar took on Ecuador in the opening game of the 2022 tournament, after a lavish opening ceremony in Doha.

20/11/2022

Sport

Defeat for hosts Qatar as Ecuador triumphs in opening match

World Cup: Defeat for hosts Qatar as Ecuador triumphs in opening match

20/11/2022

Hungary

Budapest says goodbye to the iconic Ikarus bus

Almost everybody from the Hungarian capital Budapest knows the loud noise of the iconic Ikarus buses. But after over 50 years in services, the old, rattling blue vehicles were retired from public duties.

20/11/2022

Ukraine

Five key developments to know today on Russia's war in Ukraine

Here is our round-up of the latest news from Russia's war in Ukraine.

20/11/2022

Iraq

Turkish strikes in Syria kill at least 31 people, according to NGO

Ankara has launched a series of attacks against Kurdish targets in the north of Syria on Saturday evening and Sunday, in retaliation for a terrorist attack in Istanbul last week.

20/11/2022

Culture news

Jason David Frank: RIP Green Power Ranger

Jason David Frank, the 'Power Rangers' star and former MMA fighter, has died aged 49

20/11/2022

World News

Children in Syrian city of Idlib hold their own World Cup

The excited children took part in the opening ceremony at the municipal stadium in Idlib, some wearing the jerseys of this year's World Cup teams.

20/11/2022

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20/11/2022

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Watch: Turkish warplanes carry out air strikes on Kurdish militant bases in northern Syria

Images show the destruction caused by Turkish air strikes against Kurdish power plants in northern Syria.

20/11/2022

Ukraine

‘Playing with fire’: More strikes recorded at Zaporizhzhia power plant

Russia and Ukraine have accused each other of bombing the Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant in southern Ukraine, which is occupied by the Russian army.

20/11/2022

Destinations

Abu Dhabi is coming to the Metaverse, here’s what to expect

The emirate is launching a VR version of its most famous entertainment district in 2023.

20/11/2022

France

Rare visitor: Walrus spotted off Normandy coast in France

Rare visitor: walrus spotting off Normandy coast in France, thousands of kilometres from Arctic home

20/11/2022

United Kingdom

Plant-based protesters occupy Gordon Ramsay's 3-star London restaurant

The 14 activists from Animal Rebellion sat at tables, and only left when the restaurant closed for the night.

20/11/2022

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Pride flags in Chile as country celebrates its new Diversity Day

Pride flags wave in the streets of Chile as the country approves its new National Diversity Day

20/11/2022

USA

Police name suspect in deadly Colorado LGBT nightclub shooting

The popular Colorado Springs venue wrote on Facebook thanking "heroic customers" who subdued the gunman.

20/11/2022

Culture news

Chris Hemsworth taking break from acting after Alzheimer's risk

The Thor and Avengers star has revealed an increased risk of Alzheimer’s and will now take time off the big screen.

20/11/2022

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Latest news bulletin | November 20th – Midday

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20/11/2022

Syria

Turkey attacks in northern Syria and Iraq after Istanbul bombing

Turkey has attacked Kurdish targets in northern Syria and Iraq in retaliation for Istanbul bombing that killed six people and injured more than 80.

20/11/2022

China

China announces first COVID-19 death in almost six months

China says its tough approach has paid off in much lower numbers of cases and deaths than in other countries.

20/11/2022

Kazakhstan

Tokayev wins big in Kazakhstan snap election, early results show

Incumbent President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev appears certain to win a new term against little-known challengers in the Central Asian nation.

20/11/2022

Work

An AI robot as CEO: Is this the future of work in the metaverse?

In a world first, a Chinese gaming company betting big on the metaverse has appointed an AI-powered virtual robot as CEO.

20/11/2022

Tech News

Donald Trump is back on Twitter

The former President was banned for inciting violence at the Capitol riots in 2021.

20/11/2022

Egypt

COP27 climate summit closes with agreement to compensate poor countries

Poor countries which suffer droughts, floods and heatwaves, made worse by the carbon emissions of rich countries, to see some "climate justice".

20/11/2022

Destinations

You can now visit Cuba for 90 days, here’s what you should see

Cuba is one of the greenest countries in the world, here’s how to get closer to nature.

20/11/2022

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Latest news bulletin | November 20th – Morning

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20/11/2022

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Ahead of the game: football fans find innovative solutions for front row seats

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This has been an exciting season for club football around the globe, with several rising stars demonstrating their value to their national teams ahead of the most exciting football event this year.

20/11/2022