2023-04-23

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Runners prepare to set off on the six-day marathon des sables

Ultramarathon competitors make last minute checks before setting off on the six-day marathon des sables across the Sahara desert

23/04/2023

Italy

Dozens of migrants arrive in Italy's ports after being rescued at sea

Dozens of desperate migrants, who risked their lives to cross the Mediterranean in small boats, have arrived in Italy's ports over the weekend. Earlier this month the Italian government declared a national state of emergency over a dramatic increase in migrant numbers in 2023.

23/04/2023

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Volunteers from Ukraine’s Spartan assault brigade are training hard

As rumours of a counter-offensive grow, recruits to Ukraine's National Guard are training near Kharkiv, practising the skills they'll need to win, but also to protect themselves in the line of fire.

23/04/2023

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Italian rescuers saved more than a hundred people from small boats

More than a hundred migrants, including women and children, were rescued by the Italian coast guard, days after setting out across the sea in small boats.

23/04/2023

Sudan

Foreign governments rescue embassy staff from Khartoum

Foreign governments scrambled to rescue their consular staff and families from Khartoum with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US President Joe Biden both tweeting about military operations. A French national was shot by a sniper when a convoy from its embassy was attacked.

23/04/2023

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Latest news bulletin | April 23rd – Evening

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

23/04/2023

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Watch: Locals evacuated from the frontline city of Kostyantynivka

Under constant attacks in Ukraine's frontline city of Kostyantynivka, 64-year-old Tetiana Chyzh and her husband no longer have a choice - they are leaving.

23/04/2023

Sudan

French national reported shot as governments evacuate from Sudan

A French national has been reported shot trying to evacuate from Sudan as fighting continues to rage in the capital Khartoum, despite a promised ceasefire.

23/04/2023

United Kingdom

UK Labour Party suspends MP Diane Abbott over racism comments

The UK Labour Party on Sunday suspended Diane Abbott, the first black woman to sit in the House of Commons, over a letter she wrote about racism.

23/04/2023

Mali

At least 10 people killed near airport in central Mali

At least 10 people killed near airport and military base in central Mali

23/04/2023

Kosovo

Kosovo Serbs reject Pristina's municipal elections in the north

Kosovo Serbs in the north have rejected Pristina's municipal elections, citing concerns over security and autonomy. The move threatens to deepen the already fragile relationship between the Kosovo Serbs and Albanians

23/04/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 23rd – Midday

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

23/04/2023

Hungary

15,000 Budapest cyclists parade in support of a greener city

Cyclists in the Hungarian capital rally in support of a greener city with more bike-friendly urban spaces

23/04/2023

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Climate activists march in Montreal on Earth Day

As the world marked the 52nd edition of Earth Day, thousands took to the streets in Montreal to tell the Canadian government to do more concerning climate change.

23/04/2023

My Europe Series

Inside the network deporting Ukrainian children to Russia

Open-source data investigations and social media channels like Telegram are playing a key role in spreading awareness not only about Maria Lvova-Belova, but a bigger structure of re-education camps, transport routes, deportation strategies and the network deporting Ukrainian children to Russia.

23/04/2023

World News

Frustration and fury: East European farmers say no to Ukrainian grain

Farmers say they support the transit of Ukrainian goods through Europe, but not at the expense of their local economies.

23/04/2023

Ukraine

Mariupol women’s football team defy occupation and play on for Ukraine

Despite the destruction of their home city in Russia's invasion, a women's football team from Mariupol has been reborn in Kyiv with 27 players in the squad.

23/04/2023

Culture news

The vocal coach using drama techniques to improve people's lives

Sam Malone is a professional vocal coach but instead of just working with actors, he's expanded his practice to therapeutic and business clients.

23/04/2023

Portugal

Lula on Ukraine war: 'I know what an invasion is'

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Saturday was again at odds with Europe over Ukraine while pressing his first European tour since resuming office in January.

23/04/2023

Eco-Innovation

This solar oven is cutting costs and bakery emissions in Lebanon

Did you know you can power an oven with the heat of the sun?

23/04/2023

Nature

How disease-carrying mosquitoes are spreading through Europe

Scientists are investigating the threat of mosquitoes in Scotland, after France sounded the alarm over the Asian tiger species.

23/04/2023

Experiences

Europe’s best steam train trips for a romantic rail adventure

Experience the true romance of slow travel on these historic steam train journeys in Europe.

23/04/2023

Ukraine

Fighting intensifies in Donetsk as Russia claims gains in Bakhmut

Russia's Defense Ministry claimed Saturday that Russian troops managed to take three-quarters in the western part of Bakhmut. The last part city is still held by the Ukrainian army.

23/04/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 23rd – Morning

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

23/04/2023