2023-04-04

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Latest news bulletin | April 4th – Midday

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

04/04/2023

Culture news

New stamp featuring King Charles III to go on sale in Britain

The first Royal Mail stamps bearing the profile of King Charles III will go on general sale at post offices and retailers from Tuesday.

04/04/2023

Mobility

Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Orbit declares bankruptcy

Virgin Orbit, which designs rockets for launching small satellites, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States, the company announced.

04/04/2023

Culture news

Indiana Jones confirmed for Cannes premiere

Crack out the whips and don your best fedora - Indiana Jones is swinging into the French Riviera

04/04/2023

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New pictures show havoc caused by tornadoes in the US

Aerial pictures have revealed the extent of the damage caused by the tornadoes that hit 11 US states last Friday.

04/04/2023

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Police say six people died and eight others were injured in the attack

Police in Ukraine say Russian missiles hit a densely populated area of the eastern Ukrainian city of Kostyantynivka on Sunday, killing six people and injuring eight others.

04/04/2023

Scenes

Meet the veterinary interns treating sick and injured horses in Qatar

In partnership with Media City

Broken hooves, eye infections, pregnancies and stomach pain are some of the many medical cases seen at Qatar's Equine Veterinary Medical Centre (EVMC). The state-of-the-art hospital treats horses of all ages, sizes and breeds and is committed to improving their health and well-being.

04/04/2023

Work

The EU’s population is set to shrink by 6% by 2100

Is Europe facing a demographic crisis? We break down the data.

04/04/2023

USA

Severe weather to return to US Midwest after deadly weekend tornadoes

While residents across parts of the US's South and Midwest sift through the wreckage of their homes after deadly tornados, forecasters are warning of more severe weather and fire danger in the days ahead.

04/04/2023

Syria

IS leader who claimed France terror attacks reportedly killed in Syria

The US military says Khalid Aydd Ahmad al-Jabouri was killed in a precision air strike on Monday.

04/04/2023

USA

New York braces for Trump court appearance

Former US President Donald Trump is due to appear in court in New York on Tuesday where he will be indicted for his alleged role in hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels.

04/04/2023

Netherlands

One dead and 30 injured in train derailment in the Netherlands

One person has died and some 30 passengers have been injured in a train cash in the Netherlands in the early hours of Tuesday morning.

04/04/2023

Finland

Finland joins NATO in the alliance's fastest-ever accession process

When Finland becomes the military alliance's 31st member on Tuesday it will complete the fastest accession process in the organisation's history.

04/04/2023

Culture news

World Press Photo 2023 regional winners showcase realities of war

The World Press Photo has announced the regional winners of its 2023 photo contest. The selection includes images which showcase stories from photojournalists and documentary photographers across every continent.

04/04/2023

Ukraine

Ukrainian soldiers help evacuate remaining civilians from Bakhmut

As the battle for the control of Bakhmut in eastern Ukraine rages on, soldiers have been helping to evacuate the few residents who still remain there.

04/04/2023

Health news

Inside the flying hospital evacuating wounded soldiers from Ukraine

Since the start of the war, the converted passenger jet has carried out 52 missions to move injured soldiers and critically ill patients from Ukraine.

04/04/2023

Culture news

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

On this day in 1968, the US preacher, Dr Martin Luther King Jr. was fatally shot. His life and legacy is remembered here in pictures.

04/04/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 4th – Morning

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

04/04/2023

Health news

1 in 6 people suffer from infertility, new WHO report finds

The World Health Organization is now calling for better access to fertility treatments.

04/04/2023