2023-09-24

World News

Italy and Europe pay tribute to former Italian President, Giorgio Napolitano

Italy's former President, Giorgio Napolitano will lie in state in the Italian Senate until Monday evening, before receiving a secular state funeral in the Chamber of Deputies on Tuesday.

24/09/2023

United Kingdom

Salmon fishing in Scotland threatened by rising sea temperatures

Since March 2023, Scotland's waters have been gripped by an unprecedented Category 4 marine heatwave, causing mass marine mortalities.

24/09/2023

Niger

Macron: France will end military presence in Niger

Tensions between France and Niger, a former French colony, have mounted in recent weeks, with French diplomats surviving on military rations as they are holed up in the embassy.

24/09/2023

Sport

Azerbaijan on top with three golds as the Judo Baku Grand Slam ends

The last day of the Heydar Aliyev Baku Grand Slam saw the world's best heavyweight judoka step onto the mat for a chance of glory.

24/09/2023

Spain

Spanish People's Party supporters rally against Catalan amnesty bill

The show of force followed repeated calls from party representatives for disaffected Socialists to support Feijóo's investiture to impede Sánchez from striking a deal with the separatists.

24/09/2023

Vatican

Catholic Church marks 109th World Migrant and Refugee day

Pope Francis, returning from a two-day trip to Marseille, called for the right not to migrate after the Angelus prayer on Sunday.

24/09/2023

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24/09/2023

Space

NASA's first asteroid samples land on Earth after 7-year journey

The data gleaned by the space mission will likely help scientists with any asteroid-deflection efforts in the future.

24/09/2023

Italy

Italy: Meloni admits she hoped to do ‘better’ on migration as numbers skyrocket

When the Italian Prime Minister’s far-right party was elected last year, they promised to reduce mass immigration to the country - but the number of people arriving on boats from North Africa has nearly doubled in just one year.

24/09/2023

World News

Taliban send all-male team to Asian Games - but Afghan women set to compete too

The sporting event is the first since the militant group took power again in Afghanistan in 2021, lessening the rights of women under their rule.

24/09/2023

Kosovo

'Terrorist act': Kosovo blames Serbia for deadly monastery shootout

The incident comes as tensions ramp up between Kosovo and neighbouring Serbia, which does not recognise the independence of its former province.

24/09/2023

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24/09/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Russian airstrikes kill two as second Ukrainian wheat cargo ship arrives in Turkey

All the latest developments from the war in Ukraine.

24/09/2023

Tech News

Spanish town shocked by AI nudes of teenage girls: But is it a crime?

More than 20 girls in Spain reported receiving AI-generated naked images of themselves. But can deepfakes be legally punished?

24/09/2023

Culture news

Techno Parade celebrates its 25th anniversary in Paris

In a deluge of decibels, tens of thousands of electro fans took part in the 25th Techno Parade in Paris.

24/09/2023

Culture news

French rapper MHD jailed for murder

A court in Paris handed down the 12 year sentence to the 'Afro-trap' pioneer, real name Mohamed Sylla, after he was found guilty of involvement in the gang-related killing of 23-year-old victim Loic K.

24/09/2023

World News

Europe key to Syrian regime's amphetamine trade, finds report

Europe has become the main transit route for Syrian Captagon tablets heading to the Middle East, according to the EMCDDA.

24/09/2023

Ukraine

Fighting through hell: The Ukrainian soldiers who liberated Andriivka

The fighters who see their friends cut down by Russian troops and have to adapt quickly, while fearing for their own lives.

24/09/2023

World News

The week in pictures: Pope discusses migration with Macron as Zelenskyy visits North America

The best photos from across Europe this week.

24/09/2023

Destinations

‘Venice of Latvia’: This ancient town just got global recognition

A quiet town in Latvia has just been awarded UNESCO status, drawing attention to all that Latvia has to offer tourists.

24/09/2023

Nature

Can homegrown carbon offsetting tackle dodgy ‘far-flung’ schemes?

This homegrown carbon offset scheme is inviting you to plant the trees yourself.

24/09/2023

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Latest news bulletin | September 24th – Morning

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24/09/2023