2025-04-20

Hungary

Protest in favour of cannabis legalisation takes place in Budapest

The event was held by Hungarian political party 'Two-Tailed Dog', with participants pointing out that alcohol has a far more serious negative effect and causes greater social harm than marijuana, the consumption of which is criminalised.

20/04/2025

Israel

Israel admits 'professional failures' killing of 15 medics

Eight Red Crescent personnel, six Civil Defence workers and a UN staffer were killed in the shooting before dawn on 23 March by troops conducting operations in Tel al-Sultan, a district of Rafah in southern Gaza.

20/04/2025

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Latest news bulletin | April 20th – Evening

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

20/04/2025

Europe News

Folk dancing and dyed eggs as Bulgaria's Ruse celebrates Easter

In Bulgaria, both Orthodox and Catholic Christians celebrate Easter, with the latter usually coming a few days before. Every so often, such as this year, the two take place on the same day.

20/04/2025

Europe News

Trans activists rally in London over gender ruling

Thousands of trans activists rally in London, days after the Supreme Court ruled a woman is based on biological sex, thereby excluding trans women from the definition.

20/04/2025

Design

Meet the German architects behind the Uzbekistan Pavilion at Expo 2025

ATELIER BRÜCKNER have become known for immersive, narrative-driven architecture - and at Expo 2025 in Osaka, they've created one of the most poetic pavilions on site.

20/04/2025

Europe News

Ukraine and Russia accuse each other of breaking Easter ceasefire

The accusations from both sides follow the announcement of a 30-hour unilateral ceasefire by Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday.

20/04/2025

Europe News

Pope holds brief meeting with JD Vance on Easter Sunday

The Vice President of the United States, who converted to Catholicism a few years ago, met the Pope at the Vatican. The pontiff had repeatedly criticised the US' tough anti-immigration policies.

20/04/2025

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Latest news bulletin | April 20th – Midday

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20/04/2025

Nature

An Egyptian film star left behind a unique garden in Cairo

An Egyptian movie star who rose to fame in the 1950s planted the seeds of one of Cairo’s best kept secrets: the Mazhar Botanic Garden.

20/04/2025

Destinations

Four art-adorned churches and monasteries to inspire a trip to Europe

With captivating histories and artistic splendours, some of these incredible places of worship have also become key tourist attractions.

20/04/2025

Culture news

Twenty years on, I still miss the magic of early YouTube

The video streaming platform remains one of the most popular websites in the world, but the weirdness that once made it more human is long gone, writes Amber Louise Bryce.

20/04/2025

Healthcare

Why is the world’s deadliest infectious disease on the rise in the UK?

Tuberculosis (TB) cases rose 13 per cent in England last year, with increases among both immigrants and people born in the UK.

20/04/2025

Italy

Iran and US conclude second round of nuclear talks in Rome

Rome has become 'the capital of peace and dialogue' Italian Foreign Minister Tajani claimed. The talks were mediated by Oman.

20/04/2025

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Latest news bulletin | April 20th – Morning

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

20/04/2025

Space

Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Expedition 72 crew lands in Kazakhstan

A Russian Soyuz MS-26 spacecraft carrying Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut has returned to Earth as the International Space Station’s Expedition 72 crew end their seven-month research assignment.

20/04/2025

World News

Netanyahu says Israel has 'no choice' but to continue fighting in Gaza

At least 92 Palestinians were killed and more than 200 others were injured over the past two days as Israel intensifies its operations across the enclave.

20/04/2025

Europe News

Putin announces Ukraine ceasefire over Easter amid largest POW swap

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a temporary Easter ceasefire in Ukraine, as Russia and Ukraine swapped hundreds of captured soldiers in the largest exchange since Moscow's full-scale invasion started over three years ago.

20/04/2025