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WATCH: Landslide at Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing kills two

At least two people were killed and eight injured in a massive pre-dawn landslide that buried dozens of trucks waiting to cross from Pakistan to Afghanistan, officials say. "One truck was crushed under the debris and the other was burnt," the owner of a damaged vehicle said.

19/04/2023

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WATCH: Parking garage collapses in New York City, killing one

One person was killed when a parking garage partially collapsed Tuesday in lower Manhattan’s Financial District, Mayor Eric Adams said. Five people were injured.

19/04/2023

Poland

Warsaw Ghetto Uprising commemorated on 80th anniversary

At a poignant and solemn ceremony, the German, Polish and Israeli presidents came together in the Polish capital to commemorate 80 years since the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising.

19/04/2023

Europe News

EU-led talks to lift bans on tariff-free Ukrainian grain fail

Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria have complained about an oversupply of Ukrainian cereals.

19/04/2023

Turkey

US defence secretary hopes Turkey allows Sweden into NATO before July

US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said he "feels confident" that Turkey will take a decision before the alliance meeting in July.

19/04/2023

World News

Euroviews. Why is a former NATO chief lobbying for a CSTO member? | VIEW

Former Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen visited Armenia to negotiate peace with Azerbaijan. However, he didn't disclose that he is receiving funds to lobby for Yerevan, Saul Anuzis argues.

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Latest news bulletin | April 19th – Evening

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

19/04/2023

Ukraine

Zaporizhzhia or Kherson: where could a Ukrainian counterattack hit?

Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces continue defensive preparations in southern Ukraine.

19/04/2023

Money

UK inflation is stubbornly high. How do EU countries compare?

Inflation remains above 10 per cent in the UK while it's in the single digits in the EU. Which countries are being hit the hardest?

19/04/2023

Climate

India: Here’s how the new most populous country can grow sustainably

‘A new economy for happiness’: Here's how experts think India can grow sustainably as its population passes 1.41 billion people.

19/04/2023

Russia

Putin's ghost ships spying on critical infrastructure 'in case of war'

Investigative journalists in the Nordic region have used data to map the Kremlin's spy efforts against wind farms, oil installations, and undersea cables.

19/04/2023

Travel News

‘Terrifying’: Travel blogger gets stuck in Sudan after violence breaks

Maheen S was travelling around Africa when fighting suddenly broke out in Sudan.

19/04/2023

Qatar 365

How Qatari charities are working to aid the less fortunate

In partnership with Media City

What better time to remember those less fortunate than during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Fresh from hosting the hugely successful FIFA World Cup, Qatar is hoping to keep the goodwill going.

19/04/2023

Culture news

Rare footage shows aftermath of Jeremy Renner's snow plow accident

Bodycam footage released by US police shows the aftermath of actor Jeremy Renner's snow plow accident in January.

19/04/2023

France

Police push back protesters ahead of Macron visit in eastern France

The French President is on a tour of the country in an attempt to reconnect with the French people.

19/04/2023

Russia

Ilya Yashin loses court appeal against eight-and-a-half year sentence

A critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine is to remain behind bars after losing an appeal against an eight-and-a-half-year sentence handed down in December 2022.

19/04/2023

Health news

What is the Powassan virus and why are new cases on the rise?

Dubbed “Lyme disease’s deadly cousin,” the Powassan virus has been the subject of a recent study by Yale School of Public Health - and cases are increasing.

19/04/2023

Spain

500 days of darkness: Spanish 'cavewoman' shocked by Ukraine war news

Beatriz Flamini emerged from the 70-metre-deep cave in southern Spain last Friday to learn about the Ukraine war for the first time.

19/04/2023

Europe News

MEPs approve law ensuring EU products are deforestation-free

Commodities, such as soy, coffee and cocoa, will not be able to enter the bEU Single Market if they come from deforested land.

19/04/2023

Earth News

Spain: Barcelona is heading for a ‘drought emergency’

It isn’t the first time the region has faced water shortages but experts say they are now getting more frequent and intense due to climate change.

19/04/2023

Europe News

'I'm ashamed': Xavier Bettel blasts Viktor Orbán for anti-LGBT law

"We don't demand pity, we don't demand solidarity, we don't demand compassion. We only demand respect," the Luxembourgish PM told MEPs.

19/04/2023

Real Economy

The adequate EU minimum wage confronted by high inflation in Latvia

In partnership with The European Commission

The minimum wage has recently increased across Europe. In Latvia, it rose by 24% in 2023, the highest increase in the European Union. But is it enough to cope with the rising cost of living?

19/04/2023

Culture news

What has the Fox-Dominion $800m settlement actually told us?

Fox has half-heartedly acknowledged the court’s rulings that certain claims about Dominion were false but offered no apology.

19/04/2023

Design

The most surreal lamps you've ever seen - at Milan Design Week

As part of Euronews Culture's coverage of Milan Design Week, join us as we take a peek at the Italian design house Seletti's ultra-quirky showcase.

19/04/2023

Sudan

Sudan's military accuses RSF of violating ceasefire

Sudan's armed forces on Wednesday accused the rival Rapid Support Forces of failing to implement an internationally brokered truce for humanitarian purposes, leading to the continuation of fighting for a fifth day.

19/04/2023

Culture news

Which are the most loved European countries according to Eurovision?

Thanks to a recent study published by Startle, the total number of points awarded to each nation in Eurovision finals, dating back to the first contest in 1956, has been tallied. Wondering which country has won the hearts of millions of viewers across Europe?

19/04/2023

Travel News

German airports empty as strike leads to cancelled flights and trains

Unions are demanding higher pay to combat rising inflation rates.

19/04/2023

Health news

How worried should we be about the birth control pill's side effects?

From mood swings to strokes, the side effects of the pill can be serious. Doctors say the benefits outweigh the risks, but many women are unconvinced.

19/04/2023

Poland

Warsaw and Kyiv agree deal to allow grain to transit Poland

Ukraine's grain exports to transit Poland in sealed containers after a deal was struck to prevent cheap cereals undermining Polish farm-gate prices.

19/04/2023

Food and Drink

Celebrating King Charles III's new reign with a... coronation quiche?

Every royal occasion comes with its own unique recipe. To celebrate the ascension to the throne of Charles III, he wants Brits to tuck into a quiche.

19/04/2023