2023-04-10

Ukraine

Russia and Ukraine send more than 200 troops home in prisoner swap

Such exchanges represent one of the few areas of cooperation between Ukraine and Russia. The two sides have returned hundreds of each other’s soldiers, as well as the bodies of fallen troops, since the war began.

10/04/2023

World News

Thousands of Israeli settlers march to West Bank outpost

A 15-year-old Palestinian was killed in a raid on Monday as thousands of Israeli settlers marched on an evacuated settlement in the occupied West Bank.

10/04/2023

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Watch: Finns race on reindeer while in Guyana they celebrate rodeo ski

Finland crowns its reindeer king as 14 reindeer and jockeys compete for the title in the season's final race in the Arctic, with reindeer racing a growing sport.

10/04/2023

World News

Euroviews. Is it time to embrace the labour market shortage as a good thing?

This is a singular opportunity to pivot from growth at any cost towards the goals of individual well-being and environmental health, John Erik Meyer writes.

10/04/2023

United Kingdom

Police car firebombed in protest against Northern Ireland peace deal

Demonstrators opposing the Good Friday peace agreement that ended three decades of hostilities in Northern Ireland firebombed a police car on Monday in Londonderry during a march on the agreement's 25th anniversary, officials said.

10/04/2023

Scenes

Meet the football team from Pakistan who won the hearts of crowds in Qatar

"In Pakistan, more than 22 million children are out of school, and more than 7.5 million children are on the streets."

10/04/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 10th – Evening

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

10/04/2023

USA

At least five dead in latest US mass shooting at Kentucky bank

Police say at least six people have been taken to hospital for treatment, and that the gunman was killed at the scene.

10/04/2023

Vatican

Pope calls for peace in Northern Ireland to be consolidated

Peace in Northern Ireland and the desire for peace in Ukraine marked Pope Francis' Easter service in Vatican City.

10/04/2023

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Moscow could call for ceasefire during Orthodox Easter

According to the Institute for the Study of War, Russia could call for a ceasefire during the upcoming Orthodox Easter weekend to delay Ukraine’s counteroffensive.

10/04/2023

World News

Influencer Tate briefly leaves house arrest for questioning

Influencer Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have been questioned by Romanian prosecutors from the anti-organised crime directorate while having their electronic devices searched.

10/04/2023

Culture news

Writer and trans activist Rachel Pollack dies aged 77

Rachel Pollack was a pioneering trans activist, authority on tarot and the occult and created the first transgender superhero in mainstream comics, Kate Godwin

10/04/2023

Smart Regions

The EU project helping Brussels tap into its geothermal potential

In partnership with the European Commission

In this latest episode of Smart Regions, we explore how one EU-funded project is trying to address the lack of data on the ground beneath the Belgian capital.

10/04/2023

India

Dalai Lama apologises after video shows him kissing a boy

The Dalai Lama apologised after a video showing him kissing a child on the lips triggered criticism.

10/04/2023

Tech News

Russia mulls lifting Twitter ban after Musk reinstates Kremlin account

Russia is considering lifting its ban on Twitter after the social media network reinstated access to accounts of Russian state agencies.

10/04/2023

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WATCH: Pope Francis prays for peace in Northern Ireland and Ukraine

Francis led Mass on Easter Monday in Saint Peter's Square in the Vatican at noon in front of thousands of worshippers to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ in the Christian tradition.

10/04/2023

Culture news

Why are conservatives lashing out at Nike and Bud Light?

Bud Light and Nike face boycotts in the US and UK after the brands partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney. Here's what you need to know.

10/04/2023

Italy

Migrant arrivals in Italy have more than tripled from last year. Why?

On Sunday alone, nearly 1,000 migrants arrived on the tiny Italian island of Lampedusa, but 23 migrants drowned before reaching its shores.

10/04/2023

Food and Drink

BLACKPINK's Jisoo turns Spanish churro shop into pilgrimage site

K-Pop idol Jisso's favourite churro shop in Barcelona has been given a sizeable push following a popular Instagram post. The queues in front of the churrería are filled with Korean tourists and fans eager to replicate her eating habits.

10/04/2023

Culture news

Oscar-nominated actor Michael Lerner dies at 81

The Oscar-nominated actor, Michael Lerner, whose acting career in Hollywood spans several decades, has appeared in "Elf", "Clueless", "X-Men: Days of Future Past", and "Harlem Nights".

10/04/2023

Culture news

Critics be damned! ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ smashes all records

‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ smashes all records and further proves audiences aren’t deterred by negative reviews

10/04/2023

Culture news

Star Wars Celebration 2023: Everything You Need To Know

Lucasfilm's Studio Showcase at Star Wars Celebration 2023 in London’s ExCeL centre this weekend was chock-a-block with exciting reveals and frankly dizzying announcements. Here's the full lowdown...

10/04/2023

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WATCH: Scuba-diving Easter Bunny stages underwater egg hunt

Divers and snorkellers were “egg-static” Sunday to find Easter eggs doled out by a scuba-diving “Easter bunny” in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary.

10/04/2023

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WATCH: Chilean zoo treats animals to Easter egg hunt

Zoo keepers at Chile’s Buin zoo continued an 11-year tradition and organised an egg hunt for the animals to mark Easter Sunday .

10/04/2023

United Kingdom

Crowns and carriages: New details of Charles and Camilla's coronation

The King and Queen Consort will take a carriage procession through the streets of London - but on a much shorter route than Queen Elizabeth II when she was crowned.

10/04/2023

Culture news

Seven UK sites in the running to win UNESCO World Heritage status

Six sites on UK soil and one in its overseas territory of the Cayman Islands are in with the possibility of being added to UNESCO's sought after World Heritage list

10/04/2023

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WATCH: Finland crowns its reindeer racing champion

Dressed in skis, helmets and ski goggles and pulled by harnesses attached to the reindeer, Finland's top 14 competitors raced one kilometre around an oval track in the far northern town of Inari.

10/04/2023

World News

Euroviews. Southeast Asia is turning into an economic racehorse

The ASEAN union has a growth engine and supply chain for the 21st-century global economy here in our backyard, Arsjad Rasjid writes.

10/04/2023

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WATCH: Guyana's cowboys showcase skills in rodeo

Deafeningly loud country music came through the speakers as cowboys entered the arena to kickstart this year’s Rupununi Ranchers Rodeo in Lethem, southwest Guyana.

10/04/2023

Destinations

What to see in Berlin beyond the Brandenburg Gate

Many tourists just stick to Berlin’s well-known central attractions.

10/04/2023