2023-04-02

Russia

Explosion kills pro-Russian blogger in St. Petersburg

A top Ukrainian official suggested internal struggles over the Kremlin's invasion of Ukraine were behind the blast.

02/04/2023

Ukraine

Russian shells kills six in Kostiantynivka, Ukrainian presidency says

The industrial hub is some 20 kilometres west of the embattled city of Bakhmut

02/04/2023

Culture news

Japanese composer Ryuichi Sakamoto dies aged 71

Ryuichi Sakamoto was first diagnosed with throat cancer in 2014. In 2022, he revealed that he was terminal, a year after he disclosed he was suffering from rectal cancer.

02/04/2023

Montenegro

Former economy minister Jakov Milatović wins Montenegro election

Former economy minister Jakov Milatović wins the presidential runoff election in Montenegro on Sunday, defeating longtime incumbent Milo Đukanović.

02/04/2023

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Latest news bulletin | April 2nd – Evening

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02/04/2023

Bulgaria

Bulgarians go to the polls for the fifth time in two years

Bulgarians say they hope for a stable government at last as they head to the polls. The EU's poorest Member State is traditionally close to Moscow but has been divided by the war in Ukraine, which has exacerbated the state's political turmoil.

02/04/2023

United Kingdom

UK travellers face long waits for ferries to France

Coach passengers experienced prolonged delays at the English Channel crossing in Dover on Saturday despite extra ferries scheduled.

02/04/2023

Italy

Pope Francis defends the "marginalised" at Palm Sunday mass

Pope Francis has presided over Palm Sunday Mass, a day after leaving hospital due to bronchitis.

02/04/2023

Finland

Finnish fence on Russian border to cost hundreds of millions of euros

The construction of a fence in Finland at the Russian border is estimated to run into hundreds of millions of euros and could take around three to four years to be finished.

02/04/2023

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Latest news bulletin | April 2nd – Midday

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02/04/2023

Europe News

Many European women turn to Danish sperm to get pregnant. Here's why

A lot of donated sperm across Europe is imported from Denmark.

02/04/2023

USA

US tornadoes: Clean-up begins after at least 32 killed in storms

After a monster storm system with multiple tornadoes tore through the South and Midwest states in the US on Friday, the big clean-up has begun.

02/04/2023

Israel

Protests continue in Israel over paused judicial reform

Thousands of Israelis protested in Tel Aviv on Saturday for a 13th straight week against a controversial judicial overhaul now frozen by the government

02/04/2023

Destinations

Escape to these small Italian islands this Easter

Venture beyond Sicily and Sardinia to discover volcanic mud baths and pastel ports.

02/04/2023

Earth News

What noise does a plant make when it’s under stress?

Plants make noises when they are cut or when they are thirsty.

02/04/2023

Finland

Tight contest expected as polls open in Finland

A tight race is in prospect in Finland's parliamentary elections, with three parties in with a chance of coming out top.

02/04/2023

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Latest news bulletin | April 2nd – Morning

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02/04/2023

Sport

Veterans and Former World Champions succeed in second day in Antalya

Veterans and Former World Champions succeed at the judo Grand Slam on its second day in Antalya, Turkey.

02/04/2023

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WATCH: Man in Trump mask 'directs' NY traffic outside Trump Tower

A man in a Trump mask 'directs' New York traffic outside Trump Tower as the former president goes on the offensive over his historic indictment.

02/04/2023

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WATCH: Northern Spain ravaged by more than 100 fires

The Spanish regions of Asturias and Cantabria were scorched by more than 100 fires which, according to officials, were intentionally started by 'criminals'.

02/04/2023

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WATCH: EasyJet staff go on strike in Portugal

EasyJet staff go on strike in Portugal after month-long negotiations over pay between unions and the company

02/04/2023