2023-05-10

Sport

France's Clarisse Agbegnenou secures sixth World Championship gold

Clarisse Agbegnenou defeated in-form Andreja Leski of Slovenia to take under 63 kilo gold in Doha

10/05/2023

Russia

Why pulling out of Russia is no easy feat for European businesses

Many foreign companies continue to do business in Russia and are giving various explanations for this. Those who decide to withdraw from the country face a lengthy and difficult procedure.

10/05/2023

Georgia

Waiving visas is a 'provocative' Putin stunt, says Georgia's president

Georgia's president has dismissed Vladimir Putin's decision to waive visas for any Georgians wishing to visit Russia as a 'provocative' stunt designed to undermine her country's aim to join the EU.

10/05/2023

Ukraine

Wagner group to stay in Bakhmut despite threats of leaving

The chief of Russia’s Wagner Group stated it had only received ten per cent of the total amount of ammunition promised by the Russian Ministry of Defence.

10/05/2023

Romania

Romania's fourth Patriot missile air defence battery is operating

Romania's fourth Patriot missile battery is now operating providing additional cover for the nation's skies and NATO's south-eastern flank.

10/05/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Aftermath of wildfire devastation in Western Canada

Aftermath and damage caused by the Western Canadian wildfires in the small town of Entwisle, about 100 km west of Edmonton, Alberta. Some residents have been able to return to their homes, but several fires remain out of control.

10/05/2023

Finland

Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin files for divorce

Marin became prime minister at the end of 2019, and married her teenage sweetheart Markus Räikkönen in summer 2020.

10/05/2023

Culture news

Chanel presents its latest LA-inspired Cruise Collection in the city

Chanel presented its California-inspired 2023/4 Cruise Collection on the Paramount lot in Los Angeles, as the WGA writers' strike continues for a second week.

10/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 10th – Evening

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

10/05/2023

Real Economy

Where does Europe's economy stand, and where is it headed?

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy, we travel to the Brussels Economic Forum to ask high-level decision-makers how the EU can shape its digital, green and economic policies while ensuring the protection of its workers, industries, and consumers.

10/05/2023

Russia

France wants the EU to list Wagner mercenaries as 'terrorist group'

France's National Assembly adopted a resolution calling on the European Union to list Russian Wagner mercenaries as a "terrorist group".

10/05/2023

Green News

European nature threatened by fossil fuel companies, report reveals

Fossil fuel operations are ongoing in hundreds of nature conservation areas, a report has revealed.

10/05/2023

World News

Palestinian militants fire rockets after Israel strikes Gaza

Palestinian militants retailiated against Israeli air strikes on Gaza by launching rocket attacks. Israeli airstrikes have killed 19 Palestinians, including three senior militants and at least 10 civilians in recent days.

10/05/2023

Europe News

Belgian MEP charged in EU corruption scandal speaks following release

Marc Tarabella is one of six defendants accused of taking bribes from Qatar.

10/05/2023

Culture news

Journalism summit celebrates life of investigative reporting hero

An event celebrating the best in investigative journalism is taking place today, in honour of the life of Sir Harry Evans, a journalist famous for uncovering the thalidomide scandal with the Sunday Times.

10/05/2023

Culture news

Nazi-linked Horten jewels expected to fetch millions at Swiss auction

Some Jewish groups have called on Christie's to stop the sale, but the auction house says the proceeds are going towards "charities" and "Holocaust research and education".

10/05/2023

Pakistan

Former PM Imran Khan's to be held for 8 days, rules Pakistan court

There have been riots and street demonstrations across Pakistan after a court ruled former Prime Minister Imran Khan is to be held for eight days while police investigate corruption allegations.

10/05/2023

Green News

Coastal region in France restricts water use during 'crisis' drought

The French Pyrenees-Orientales borders Spain's Catalonia autonomous region.

10/05/2023

Europe News

EU must remember alliances with other continents: Portuguese President

Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa was addressing MEPs during a plenary session at the European Parliament in Strasbourg.

10/05/2023

Travel News

Uber users in the UK will soon be able to book flights on app

The latest addition to the Uber app will allow travellers to buy tickets for international and domestic flights in the UK.

10/05/2023

Culture news

Marilyn Manson faces major setback in defamation trial

Shock rocker Marilyn Manson faces a major setback in his ongoing defamation case against Evan Rachel Wood.

10/05/2023

Europe News

MEPs vote for EU to ratify key treaty to fight violence against women

Several EU countries still refuse to ratify the Istanbul Convention and the vote in the European Parliament will not force them to do so but it should still confer women in these countries extra protection.

10/05/2023

Living

How Las Vegas slashed water use with dawn patrols and lawn bans

How have Las Vegas’ water cops helped the desert city cope with drought?

10/05/2023

Culture news

MGN apologises to Prince Harry over phone hacking as trial begins

MGN, who represent The Mirror newspaper, have apologised to Britain's Prince Harry over phone hacking claims as a high-profile case begins in London.

10/05/2023

United Kingdom

Life with mum and dad: More UK adults still living with their parents

Nearly five million Brits are still living with mum and dad, a statistical agency has found.

10/05/2023

Culture news

Death by cocktail: Bereavement author charged with husband’s murder

Utah author Kouri Richins, who wrote a children’s book on grieving after her husband’s sudden death, has been charged with his murder…

10/05/2023

Health news

First IVF baby born in UK with DNA from three parents in major trial

The controversial trial of mitochondrial donation treatment has proven a success in the UK, preventing a newborn baby from inheriting defective genes.

10/05/2023

Culture news

Lost script discovered from creator of ‘The Singing Detective’

A new script has been uncovered from one of the greatest TV writers, nearly 30 years after his death.

10/05/2023

Nature

Ecuador seals landmark deal to protect Galápagos Islands and cut debt

Ecuador’s ‘debt for nature’ swap hopes to protect the archipelago’s unique flora and fauna including many species that can be found nowhere else on Earth.

10/05/2023

Tunisia

Tunisian police officer kills at least four in shooting near synagogue

Officials in Tunisia say a police officer killed at least four people near a synagogue after stealing ammunition from a colleague.

10/05/2023