2023-02-01

Ukraine

Constant shelling forces Bakhmut residents underground

After 11 months of the war, the fighting remains intense on the eastern front of Ukraine and particularly in Bakhmut.

01/02/2023

Health news

Missing radioactive capsule found in Australia: What you need to know

Authorities in Western Australia have found the missing radioactive capsule. But how did it go missing and what danger did it pose?

01/02/2023

Culture news

Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter

Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins. If found guilty, he could face up to 18 months in prison.

01/02/2023

Iran

Iran and Russia link banks to evade Western sanctions

Iran and Russia have strengthened ties following Russia's invasion, including on military cooperation.

01/02/2023

Culture news

'Dances With Wolves' actor arrested in sex abuse case

Nathan Chasing Horse was taken into custody, accused of sexually assaulting young Indigenous girls during a period spanning two decades.

01/02/2023

Russia

US accuses Russia of endangering nuclear arms control treaty

Russia's refusal to allow on-the-ground inspections to resume is endangering the New START nuclear treaty, says Biden administration.

01/02/2023

United Kingdom

Largest wave of industrial action in decade expected in UK

Half a million workers expected to walk out in strikes across the UK, making it the largest wave of industrial action in more than 10 years

01/02/2023

Health news

Hospitals are turning to helper bots to solve chronic staff shortages

Robots currently being trialled in hospitals around the world can deliver prescriptions and work around the clock, including night shifts.

01/02/2023

France

Homelessness and poor quality of living is on the rise in France

The new report will be presented to the government today.

01/02/2023

World News

Pope calls for end to 'economic colonialism' in Africa

This appeal resonates particularly in the Democratic Republic of Congo, a country with immense wealth and fertile soil, where two thirds of the approximately 100 million inhabitants live on less than €2.07 a day.

01/02/2023

Green News

Inside the Russian climate movement labelled as ‘foreign agents’

War in Ukraine has led to ever-tightening laws on dissent in Russia. Despite this, activists have launched the country's first-ever climate case.

01/02/2023

Work

3 years on, UK tech and innovation are stagnating in Brexit Britain

Three years since the UK officially left the European Union, the promised benefits, particularly in the tech world, have yet to materialise.

01/02/2023

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Latest news bulletin | February 1st – Morning

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01/02/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

On this day, Nguyễn Văn Lém was executed by a South Vietnam soldier. The image of his death changed the US's perception of the whole war.

01/02/2023

United Kingdom

'Significant disruption' warning as UK braces for mass strikes

The industrial action involves school teachers and classroom assistants, some bus and train drivers, security guards, civil servants, and staff at 150 universities.

01/02/2023

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WATCH: Bulgarian folk dancers step out for masked festival

A masked festival has been held in Bulgaria to mark the end of winter. People gathered in vibrant costumes to ward off evil at the Surva festival.

01/02/2023