2023-04-12

Ukraine

Elderly and vulnerable remain as Russian troops close in on Bakhmut

10 kilometres from Bakhmut on Ukraine's frontline, almost all residential areas in Chasiv Yar have been left for ruin. However, some locals have stayed.

12/04/2023

Russia

Russia clamps down on draft dodgers with new bill

Under the new proposals, the summons will be sent electronically to a potential draftee's personal account on the main government portal.

12/04/2023

Ukraine

Western special forces on the ground in Ukraine, shows leak

The largest number are from the UK, but other NATO countries have deployed military personnel inside the country.

12/04/2023

Culture news

Why are capybaras taking over social media?

The capybara has become something of a viral sensation, with a deluge of photos, videos and memes online racking up millions of views. Here's why.

12/04/2023

United Kingdom

Biden arrives in Belfast to mark 25 years of Good Friday Agreement

The US President has said his top priority is "to keep the peace".

12/04/2023

Uganda

Uganda activists call on EU to cut off aid after anti-LGBT+ law

The Uganda government recently introduced a new bill making it a crime to identify as LGBTQ+.

12/04/2023

Culture news

'The Bodyguard' conundrum: How should people behave in the theatre?

Violence broke out at a British theatre after people started singing along to 'I Will Always Love You' at a performance of 'The Bodyguard'. Culture writer Jonny Walfisz weighs in on the issue of what theatre etiquette should be.

12/04/2023

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Latest news bulletin | April 12th – Morning

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

12/04/2023

Culture news

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

Happy anniversary of Sonny Bono (of Sonny & Cher), getting elected as mayor of Palm Springs, California!

12/04/2023

Work

Remote working saves us 72 minutes each day - but is it worth it?

People who work from home enjoy significant time savings by not commuting. However, much of the saved time flows back to employers. Only a third goes to leisure.

12/04/2023

Climate

Renewables break energy records signalling ‘end of the fossil age’

Coal is still the single largest source of electricity - but change is coming fast says Ember, with solar rising by 24% in 2022.

12/04/2023

Netherlands

Anger over plan to move Amsterdam’s Red Light District to suburb

Sex Workers and Amsterdam residents are teaming up against the city's plan to create a suburban "erotic centre".

12/04/2023

World News

IMF highlights surprising resilience of euro area economies

The euro area economies have shown surprising resilience in the face of multiple disruptions, the IMF says.

12/04/2023