2023-01-29

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Residents of Kherson village struggle through winter without power

In the peak of winter, this village in Kherson province does not have access to power or water.

29/01/2023

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Russian strike hits Ukrainian city of Kherson, killing three people

At least three people were killed after a Russian strike hit the Ukrainian city of Kherson.

29/01/2023

Czech Republic

Petr Pavel wins Czech presidential race with record turnout

Retired general Petr Pavel secured a million more votes than his opponent Andrej Babis to win the Czech presidential election. There was record turnout for the second round of voting.

29/01/2023

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Sculptors transform ice into winter palaces and statues

Tourists in Japan enjoy an ice festival, while 240 builders created 30 snow sculptures in Slovenia.

29/01/2023

World News

Artillery strikes near Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant

Residents describe their fears Russian artillery may hit Europe's biggest nuclear power station with devastating consequence for Ukraine and "everywhere the wind would blow".

29/01/2023

Israel

Israel seals family home of Palestinian shooter

Israeli authorities have sealed off the family home of a 21-year-old Palestinian who killed seven people, a move that critics denounce as collective punishment.

29/01/2023

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Latest news bulletin | January 29th – Evening

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29/01/2023

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Watch: Parisian parade ushers in Chinese Lunar New Year

A colourful parade ushered in the Chinese Lunar New Year in Paris. It's the Year of the Rabbit and sees the return of public festivities in the French capital after a break since 2019 due to Covid-19.

29/01/2023

Liechtenstein

Place your bets: Liechtenstein gambles on keeping casinos

With six casinos in one of Europe's smallest countries -- its size is comparable to the city of Brussels -- Liechtenstein has been known among gamblers as "the Las Vegas of the Alps"

29/01/2023

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New Zealanders mourn four victims of Auckland floods

Four people are reported to have died in Friday's floods in Auckland. A record 15cm of rain fell on New Zealand's largest city, flooding homes and roads and triggering landslides.

29/01/2023

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Peru's presidential crisis sees police and protestors clash

Protests continued in Peru on Saturday after a congressional vote failed in a bid to bring forward presidential elections to December.

29/01/2023

Tunisia

Tunisians voting in parliamentary elections

Tunisians are casting their votes in the second round of parliamentary elections. They're seen as a conclusive step in President Kais Saied’s push to consolidate power.

29/01/2023

Pakistan

Two separate transport accidents claimed 51 lives in Pakistan

A search is underway for any further survivors of a boating accident that left 10 schoolchildren dead and nine missing in Pakistan on the same day the country saw 41 passengers killed in a bus crash.

29/01/2023

Australia

Djokovic wins Australian Open title in ‘biggest victory of his life'

Serbian superstar defeated Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas for his 10th trophy in Melbourne, equaling Rafael Nadal's 22 Grand Slam titles.

29/01/2023

Iran

Drone attack on Iran’s Isfahan military plant ‘unsuccessful’

Iran’s defence ministry claims that a drone attack at a military plant was ‘unsuccessful’ and only caused minor damage to its roof.

29/01/2023

World News

Trump opens 2024 run, saying he's 'more committed' than ever

Former US President Donald Trump has kickstarted his 2024 run for the White House with rallies in New Hampshire and South Carolina.

29/01/2023

Czech Republic

Andrej Babiš defeated: Is this the end of Czech populism?

Could the billionaire former PM still mount a political comeback, or is this the end of the road for his foray into populist politics?

29/01/2023

Israel

Israelis decry Benjamin Netanyahu's judicial reform plan

Israel’s government says a power imbalance has given judges and legal advisers too much sway over law-making and governance. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to press on with the changes despite the opposition.

29/01/2023

West Bank

Israel to 'strengthen' settlements amid rising tensions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday announced a series of punitive steps against the Palestinians, in response to a pair of shooting attacks that killed seven Israelis and wounded five others.

29/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK Conservative party chairman fired after inquiry into tax affairs

Pressure had been building on Nadhim Zahawi amid allegations he settled a multimillion-euro unpaid tax bill while he was in charge of the UK Treasury.

29/01/2023

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Latest news bulletin | January 29th – Midday

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29/01/2023

USA

'Unfinished business': Donald Trump kicks off 2024 US presidential run

Early polls suggest the 76-year-old former president is already leading the pack for the Republican Party nomination.

29/01/2023

Iran

Iran's Isfahan military site targeted in drone attack, Tehran claims

Separately, a fire broke out at an oil refinery in Tabriz, while an earthquake killed three and injured hundreds in West Azerbaijan province -- all on Saturday, authorities said.

29/01/2023

Czech Republic

Retired Czech army general Pavel wins presidential election

Petr Pavel, a retired army general, has decisively defeated populist billionaire Andrej Babis to become the Czech Republic's new president.

29/01/2023

USA

Memphis police disband unit that fatally beat Tyre Nichols

The death of black motorist Tyre Nichols in Memphis, Tennessee, three weeks ago has sparked a wave of protests across the US decrying police brutality.

29/01/2023

Culture news

Vaincre ou Mourir: A far-right view of the French Revolution?

A new film about the French Revolution has been attacked for promoting far-right and revisionist views of one of the biggest chapter's in French history.

29/01/2023

Sport

Portugal Grand Prix 2023: Timo takes first gold for Portugal

On the second day of the 2023 Portugal Grand Prix, Portugal’s Barbara Timo strikes gold; Uzbekistan’s Obidkhon Nomonov takes his first Grand Prix gold medal; and Australia’s Maeve Coughlan takes her first gold – only the second ever for her country.

29/01/2023

Destinations

Ancient ruins and active volcanoes await you in Guatemala

This megadiverse country should be on your bucket list for 2023.

29/01/2023

Earth News

Kenyan physics teacher turns old laptops into e-bike batteries

When Kenyan physics teacher Paul Waweru’s electric motorbike stopped working, he couldn’t travel to work. Then he turned to old laptop batteries.

29/01/2023

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Latest news bulletin | January 29th – Morning

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29/01/2023