2023-01-28

Ukraine

Ten civilians killed as Russia shells homes in Ukraine

Ten civilians were killed in Ukraine, including three in Konstantynivka, as Russian artillery targeted homes. Ukraine's army says it has been exacting a heavy toll against Russian soldiers on the battlefield.

28/01/2023

World News

Dutch police arrest climate activists during protest near The Hague

Dutch police arrest extinction rebellion activists and sympathisers after a demonstration blocked one of the main roads leading into The Hague.

28/01/2023

No Comment

Cuba's leaders joined the people in a torch-lit parade for heroes

In Havana, Cuba, a torch-lit procession took to the streets to remember the country's heroes.

28/01/2023

Libya

Italy's Giorgia Meloni visits Tripoli as $8bn gas deal is signed

Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni extended a hand of friendship to Tripoli while also helping to secure her country's energy security. Italian energy giant signed an $8bn gas exploration contract with Libya's state energy company during the visit.

28/01/2023

No Comment

Peaceful demonstrators in America call for justice for Tyre Nichols

Peaceful protests against police violence were held in several American cities as new videos were released showing officers beating Tyre Nichols three days before he died of his injuries.

28/01/2023

New Zealand

Three dead and one missing after record rain pounds Auckland

Three people have died after record-breaking rainfall pounded New Zealand’s largest city, Auckland.

28/01/2023

Portugal

Thousands of school staff in pay protest march in Portugal

Thousands of school staff in Portugal marched through Lisbon to demand better pay and conditions in the latest in a series of protests against education reforms suggested in December.

28/01/2023

Sport

Sabalenka beats Kazakhstan's Rybakina to win Australian Open

The Belarusian went down in the first set but managed to recover and win the first Grand Slam of her career after falling in the semifinals three times in the last two years.

28/01/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 28th – Evening

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

28/01/2023

Israel

Palestinian boy shot and injured two Israeli men

A Palestinian boy, aged 13, shot and injured an Israeli man and his adult son in East Jerusalem. The boy was shot and disarmed by bystanders and taken to hospital in handcuffs.

28/01/2023

Czech Republic

Retired general Petr Pavel wins election to become Czech president

Retired general Petr Pavel wins runoff election to become Czech president, beating billionaire Andrej Babis.

28/01/2023

Czech Republic

Petr Pavel: Ukraine supporter and war hero is the new Czech president

Pavel defeated populist billionaire Andrej Babiš after a runoff vote on Friday and Saturday in an expected landslide victory.

28/01/2023

United Kingdom

Some EU citizens in the UK may to repay state handouts

Some EU citizens living in the UK may have to repay state benefits after it was revealed a government error showed 141,000 people refused the right to remain had still been able to collect handouts.

28/01/2023

USA

Video shows Tyre Nichols brutally beaten by US police in Tennessee

A video of 29-year-old Tyre Nichols has been released, verifying he was beaten by police in Memphis, Tennessee before he was hospitalised in early January. Three days later the Black motorist died due to sustained injuries.

28/01/2023

Peru

Boluarte calls for elections in Peru later this year

Peru's president Dina Boluarte has called for elections to be pushed forward to December 2023 amid pressure from protesters who are demanding her resignation.

28/01/2023

Czech Republic

Czech Republic casts final ballots in runoff election for president

Voters in the Czech Republic head to the polls in a presidential runoff between retired NATO general Petr Pavel and billionaire former prime minister Andrej Babis.

28/01/2023

Israel

Palestinian teen wounds two, day after seven killed in east Jerusalem

More unrest in Jerusalem after a Palestinian teenager opened fire near the historic city on Saturday morning.

28/01/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine disputes IOC’s plan to lift ban on Russian athletes

Ukraine has invited the IOC chief, Thomas Bach, to visit his country's frontline after the body indicated it does not want to bar athletes from the Paris 2024 games based on their nationality.

28/01/2023

USA

Video of police brutally beating Tyre Nichols sparks US-wide protests

Nichols, 29, was repeatedly struck by fists, boots and batons by five police officers after being stopped at a Memphis intersection on 7 January. He died of his injuries three days later.

28/01/2023

The Dialogue

The Olympic legend steering a new generation of sailors to success

In partnership with Media City

The Dialogue sits down with inspirational people from across the globe with links to the Middle East and North Africa.

28/01/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 28th – Midday

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

28/01/2023

Brazil

Brazil: Bolsonaro's nephew's home raided in 8 January 'coup' probe

The series of raids resulting in 11 arrests mark the first time a member of the former president's family has been included in the investigation of the Brasilia uprising.

28/01/2023

No Comment

No Comment videos of the week

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

28/01/2023

Work

How ChatGPT is forcing teachers to reassess their teaching

The popular AI tool that generates convincing text in mere seconds is forcing teachers to rethink how they work.

28/01/2023

Nature

Should the North Sea have the same legal rights as you?

Ecuador and New Zealand have recognised the rights of nature. Now the Embassy of the North Sea wants the Netherlands to follow suit.

28/01/2023

Sport

The 2023 World Judo Tour kicks off in Portugal

The first day of the 2023 World Judo Tour sees Japan’s Yamato Fukuda and Britain’s Chelsie Giles both bag golds in the opening day in Almada.

28/01/2023

Culture news

Why I loved Dame Vivienne Westwood

Late designer Vivienne Westwood wasn't perfect. But that's what made her the hero the fashion world desperately needed.

28/01/2023

Moments

London to Morocco by train is possible on this new multi-stop trip

Flight-free travel company Byway has launched an overland adventure from the UK to Morocco via France and Spain.

28/01/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Iran's brutal repression & France's pension reform

Tune in to understand the ins and outs of European politics.

28/01/2023

Earth News

Watch as ballet dancers twirl amid ‘celestial’ plastic waste set

Japan's K-Ballet troupe is highlighting the plastic waste problem in its latest performance.

28/01/2023