2023-04-09

Georgia

Georgian government controlled by Moscow, claim protesters

Thousands of opposition supporters gathered outside the Georgian parliament in Tbilisi on Sunday amid growing criticism of the government for its pro-Russian authoritarian ways.

09/04/2023

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Bachelors bang their drums: an unusual Easter tradition in Poland

The town of Iwaniska celebrated the resurrection of Jesus Christ with drums. A few minutes before midnight, during the vigil at the tomb of Jesus, the drum is brought into the local church and at midnight the drumming begins.

09/04/2023

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Third massive whale dies after beaching itself in Bali

A 17-metre-long sperm whale has died after washing up on a beach in Bali, making it the third whale to beach itself on the Indonesian island in just a little over a week.

09/04/2023

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Jewish worshippers pray at Jerusalem's Western Wall

Thousands of Jewish worshippers gathered on Sunday at Jerusalem’s Western Wall, the holiest place where Jews can pray, for a mass priestly benediction prayer service for Passover.

09/04/2023

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09/04/2023

Vatican

Pope prays for both Ukrainian and Russian people at Easter Mass

In an Easter message highlighting hope, Pope Francis on Sunday invoked prayers for both the Ukrainian and Russian people, praised nations which welcome refugees.

09/04/2023

France

French Alps avalanche: Six dead and nine injured

An avalanche in the French Alps killed at least six people on Sunday after a snowfall near the Armancette glacier.

09/04/2023

Germany

Toxic fumes alert following massive warehouse fires in Hamburg

Police have warned people in the Hamburg to close their windows after a large fire that engulfed several warehouses sent black, chemical-laden smoke drifting over the city.

09/04/2023

World News

Despite 25 years of peace, these walls still divide Northern Ireland

The very fact that these walls exist is living proof that when it comes to the full implementation of the 1998 Peace Agreement, there’s still plenty of more work to be done.

09/04/2023

Mobility

EV charging without the wait: Battery swap stations open in Europe

Tired of waiting to charge your EV? Chinese carmaker NIO plans to open over 100 "battery swap stations" in Europe this year.

09/04/2023

Czech Republic

Czechs mark Easter with noisy rattle procession

Hundreds of people clad in black suits and white masks marched through the southern Czech city of Ceske Budejovice on Friday, partaking in an old Easter tradition.

09/04/2023

Israel

Israelis mourn sisters killed in occupied West Bank attack

The mother who was also shot in the attack remains in critical condition in a hospital, unaware of her daughters' deaths.

09/04/2023

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09/04/2023

Art

50 years on: Paris museum makeover to mark Picasso's death

From floor to ceiling, the rooms have been repainted to make Pablo Picasso's works more accessible.

09/04/2023

France

More bodies found after fiery Marseille building collapse

A building exploded and collapsed early Sunday, leaving mounds of burning debris that hampered rescue operations.

09/04/2023

Europe Decoded

Foreign students angry at being forced to return to Ukraine for exams

This is on top of foreign students who fled the war not being granted the same support from European countries as their Ukrainian peers.

09/04/2023

Italy

Pope Francis returns to public eye for Easter vigil Mass

Pope Francis returned to public view on Saturday, presiding over Easter vigil Mass in St Peter's Basilica, a day after he skipped Good Friday's nighttime procession.

09/04/2023

Health news

This tiny 3D bioprinting robot could fix your body from the inside

Scientists say this tiny, flexible robot could reduce the need for invasive surgery by working as a mini 3D printer inside your body.

09/04/2023

World News

Ukraine says it has brought back 31 children from Russia amid war

The head of a Ukrainian rescue organisation said it has brought back 31 children from Russia, where they had been taken during the war.

09/04/2023

Culture news

Meet the artistic director of the first ever Islamic Arts Biennale

The world's first Islamic Arts Biennale is running in Saudi Arabia as the country continues to diversify its interests and increase efforts, some say, to change perceptions. Discover more about Sumayya Vally, the exhibition and the South African woman artistically directing the show.

09/04/2023

Destinations

France's most beautiful villages are all in this one region

The Dordogne is known for its UNESCO-listed cave paintings and traditional villages.

09/04/2023

Nature

Europe’s forests are turning brown in summer - here’s why

Last year, 37 per cent of Mediterranean and central European forests were affected by tree browning.

09/04/2023

World News

The US is monitoring China after days of Taiwan military drills

The chairman of the House Select Committee on China said Saturday the US must take seriously the threat posed to Taiwan, as Beijing launched military drills around the island in the aftermath of the Taiwanese president's meetings with American lawmakers.

09/04/2023

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09/04/2023