2023-02-04

Israel

Anti-government protests continue in Israel decrying judicial reforms

Demonstrators have rallied for five weeks in a row to voice their discontent with the judicial reforms proposed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government. Netanyahu faces a trial on corruption charges. While he denies any wrongdoing, his opponents say the reforms are personally motivated.

04/02/2023

USA

US downs suspected Chinese spy balloon off Carolina coast

The US has downed a mysterious Chinese balloon over the ocean a day after it was discovered in US airspace. Officials are working to clear the debris.

04/02/2023

South Sudan

Pope says South Sudan's future depends on treatment of women

Pope Francis is making the first papal visit to South Sudan since it gained independence from Sudan in 2011.

04/02/2023

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04/02/2023

World News

Dozens of soldiers freed in Russia-Ukraine prisoner swap

The United Arab Emirates helped negotiate a prisoner swap on Saturday which saw dozens of troops from either side return home. Some 'special category' detainees were also exchanged.

04/02/2023

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Pope Francis visits church in South Sudan

Pope Francis arrived at St. Teresa’s Cathedral in Juba, South Sudan on Saturday to find the crowd packed with enthusiastic women holding up signs for peace.

04/02/2023

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At least 13 people die in wildfires in Chile

Chile has declared a state of disaster in several central-southern regions where more than 100 homes have been affected and 47,000 hectares of forest destroyed since the fires broke out. At least 13 people have died.

04/02/2023

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Residents adjust to life in war-ravaged Bakhmut

Residents in the city of Bakhmut in Ukraine are adapting to the relentless barrage of missiles. They have installed washing machine, hot shower and even dug a well in basements.

04/02/2023

Monaco

Monaco election: explore the principality's unique political system

Second smallest state in the world, Monaco, will go to the polls on Sunday to choose new lawmakers.

04/02/2023

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Watch: Ukrainian firefighters put out blaze at industrial supermarket

In Kherson, firefighters extinguish the flames on the site of what used to be the "biggest industrial supermarket in southern Ukraine," now burnt to the ground following a series of fresh strikes on the city.

04/02/2023

Chile

Chile's raging wildfires kill at least 13 people

At least 13 people have been reported dead as of Friday night, the result of the more than 150 wildfires burning across Chile in the midst of a scorching heat wave.

04/02/2023

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04/02/2023

USA

Jair Bolsonaro speaks in Miami still confused he lost election

Only a few weeks after his supporters stormed the seat of his country's government, former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro on Friday expressed bafflement at how he could have lost October's election.

04/02/2023

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No Comment videos of the week

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

04/02/2023

Health news

This futuristic telemedicine booth aims to tackle doctor shortages

Inside this hi-tech telemedicine cabin, patients carry out their own physical exam, guided by a doctor on a video call. I gave it a try.

04/02/2023

France

Up to IOC to decide if Russia competes, head of Paris Olympics says

Ukraine has stepped up efforts to lobby international sports leaders against Russian participation in next year’s Paris Olympics as indications mount that the games could see the biggest boycott since the Cold War.

04/02/2023

World News

How COVID-19 is still affecting cancer screening

During the first year of the pandemic, an estimated one in 10 people with cancer in Ireland were not diagnosed.

04/02/2023

Earth News

Should we be worried about air pollution on underground trains?

Many studies over the last few years have revealed high pollution levels on underground trains.

04/02/2023

Earth News

Here's how Green Football Weekend is gamifying climate action

Football fans are being encouraged to score ‘green goals’ for their team in a new climate campaign.

04/02/2023

Moments

London to Istanbul by train: Embark on a dreamy 10-day adventure

Long distance rail journeys are on the rise. Here’s how to travel from London to Istanbul via Munich and Budapest.

04/02/2023

Art

A lost Klimt masterpiece returns after 60 years

The painting from the Austrian master was lost in 1964 after it had been taken from its original Jewish owners by the Nazi regime.

04/02/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine troops to defend 'fortress' Bakhmut for as long as possible

While hosting European Union chiefs in Kyiv, Ukrainian President Volodmyr Zelenskyy has vowed to defend the city of Bakhmut "for as long as we can".

04/02/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? The EU’s migration muddle and tanks for Ukraine

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

04/02/2023

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04/02/2023