2023-04-18

Earth News

EU faces legal action for labelling gas and nuclear as ‘green’

The groups are targeting the EU's "taxonomy", a list of investments that can be labelled and marketed as sustainable in Europe.

18/04/2023

Culture news

Judge seals Alec Baldwin settlement terms in fatal shooting

The judge hearing the wrongful death lawsuit against actor Alec Baldwin has agreed to seal from public view the terms of a proposed settlement agreement and approval hearings that benefit the son of slain cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.

18/04/2023

Mobility

Mysterious spiral captured amid Northern Lights in the skies of Alaska

It may look like a galaxy up close, or even a portal to another dimension - what caused this odd spiral to appear in Alaska's night sky?

18/04/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 18th – Midday

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

18/04/2023

Culture news

Nick Cave: “Highly problematic” art can be enjoyable

Nick Cave has shared his views on how “highly problematic” art can be enjoyable and the growing dangers of AI

18/04/2023

United Kingdom

Scottish nationalists 'tearing apart' amid another arrest

Police in Scotland arrested the SNP treasurer on Tuesday in connection with a long-running probe into party finances.

18/04/2023

Brazil

US accuses Brazil of 'parroting Russian and Chinese propaganda'

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has refused to provide weapons to Ukraine while proposing a club of nations including Brazil and China to mediate peace.

18/04/2023

Japan

'Ukraine today could be East Asia tomorrow,' warns Japan FM

G7 countries reaffirmed their support for Ukraine and issued warnings to Russia, China and Sudan on the final day of meetings between the group's top diplomats in Japan.

18/04/2023

World News

Delays in weapons deliveries are costing lives, says Zelenskyy

Fighting continues in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, as Ukraine's President Zelenskyy urges world leaders to send military support as soon as possible.

18/04/2023

Health news

'Shapeshifting' antibiotics could help combat drug-resistant superbugs

Tens of thousands of people die every year from antibiotic-resistant infections. 'Shapeshifting' antibiotics could be the key to stopping it.

18/04/2023

Tech News

TruthGPT: Musk working on AI to counter ‘politically correct’ ChatGPT

The announcement comes weeks after Musk called for an immediate halt to AI development.

18/04/2023

Europe News

EU Ambassador to Sudan assaulted at his home amid country's infighting

Foreign affairs ministers across Europe condemned the attack as a "gross violation" of the Vienna Convention.

18/04/2023

Culture news

How do you make your movie marketing better? Just add the Beastie Boys

Even if you're suffering from superhero fatigue, there's always one tried and tested rule: a Beastie Boys song makes everything more exciting. We explore this marketing cheat code...

18/04/2023

Sudan

Sudanese army, rival forces agree to 24-hour ceasefire

The Sudanese army and a rival paramilitary force that have been battling the past four days for control of the country agreed on Tuesday to a 24-hour cease-fire, Arab media reports said.

18/04/2023

Culture news

Everything you need to know about Dungeons & Dragons

Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), the tabletop role-playing game, has experienced a resurgence in recent years. In this article, we explore everything there is to know about D&D and how it's made a comeback.

18/04/2023

Japan

Countries helping Russia in Ukraine will pay 'high price', vows G7

Policy towards Moscow varies considerably around the world, with many capitals striking a different stance from the West.

18/04/2023

Earth News

Can’t put solar panels on your home? Buy a bit of a solar park instead

Co-owning a wind farm or solar park could reduce your energy bills by 23 per cent and it's totally affordable. Here's how.

18/04/2023

Ukraine

Putin visits Russian troops fighting in Ukraine

A video released by the Kremlin early Tuesday showed Putin visiting the command post for Russian forces in the southern Kherson region, and receiving reports from the top military brass.

18/04/2023

Culture news

Explore heritage, history and religion at the Islamic Art Biennale

Elise Morton recently returned from the world's first Islamic Art Biennale and discovered an exhibition divided into two experiences: Qiblah reflecting daily ritual of acts and faith, while Hijrah explores migration issues.

18/04/2023

Culture news

Discover the rare vintage car treasure trove about to go on auction

The discovery of a treasure trove of 230 classic old timers in a storage depot in the Netherlands could fetch millions at auction.

18/04/2023

Culture news

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

On the anniversary of Zimbabwe's independence, we look back at the different names the country has had.

18/04/2023

Culture news

Warsaw museum displays rare artefacts from World War II Jewish ghetto

An exhibition at the Kordegarda gallery, presenting artefacts found during excavations in the Warsaw ghetto, comes just in time for the 80th anniversary of the outbreak of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

18/04/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 18th – Morning

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

18/04/2023

USA

Ex-US Navy officer exposed for running Kremlin propaganda account

The 37-year-old American woman had never been to Russia and even faked an accent when hosting her pro-Kremlin podcast series.

18/04/2023

Russia

Could Wagner boss Prigozhin become Russia's next president?

Analysts say Prigozhin might - or might not - want Russia's top job: but describe him as entrepreneurial, opportunistic and ruthless.

18/04/2023