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Europe Decoded

Russia makes first conviction for 'fake news' over Ukraine posts

Pyotr Mylnikov was fined 1 million rubles (€15,000). A video clip circulated online purporting to show him 'confessing' to fostering 'a negative attitude' about the war.

China

Shanghai ends its eight-week 'zero-covid' lockdown

While the draconian measures are now almost entirely lifted, questions remain on how long the country can stick to its strict "zero-covid" approach.

Europe Decoded

Could social media firm Meta have alerted authorities about the Texas shooter?

Meta wants to extend end-to-end encryption to its Messenger app and Instagram.

Europe Decoded

Monkeypox Hoax: Conspiracy theories stir across social media over latest outbreak spreads

Much like with COVID-19, the spread of Monkeypox has led to a host of misinformation emerging on social media, on how and why the outbreak began

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Lebanon

What now for Lebanon after Hezbollah loses its parliamentary majority?

We spoke to Middle East expert Dr Chloe Kattar, a research fellow in history at the University of Cambridge, to find out.

United Kingdom

Could Sinn Fein win the most seats in Northern Ireland’s election?

It's possible that Sinn Fein, the cross-Ireland republican party, may win Northern Ireland’s assembly elections, due to be held on Thursday.

Greece

Investigation claims Frontex involved in Aegean sea migrant pushbacks

A new investigation claims that the EU's border agency, Frontex, has been involved in forcing back over 950 refugees and migrants in the Aegean sea between March 2020 and September 2021.

United Kingdom

'Palace Papers' book 'well-written but won't change anything'

Royal biographer Ingrid Seward tells Euronews that Tina Brown's new book is good but will not shake the monarchy in Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee year.

France

Polling stations abroad open in French presidential election runoff

French citizens abroad have begun voting in the second round of the presidential election, one day before those in France vote on Sunday.

Russia

Russian councillor flees abroad after criticising war in Ukraine

Nina Belyave, a councillor from Voronezh, decided it was too dangerous to stay in Russia after speaking out against the invasion of Ukraine.

Germany

German Easter peace marchers agonise over sending weapons to Ukraine

Some worry that traditional calls for disarmament may be inappropriate when Ukrainians are defending their homeland against Russian aggression.

Russia

Russia imposes travel bans on Boris Johnson and other UK politicians

Russia has imposed travel bans on Boris Johnson and other senior UK politicians, citing “unprecedented hostile actions of the British government”.

World News

Ketanji Brown Jackson: New US Supreme Court Justice

Ketanji Brown Jackson celebrated her confirmation as the first Black woman appointed to the nation's highest judicial bench.

World News

EU countries work to help Ukrainian refugees adapt to new lives

Since the beginning of the war, the EU has taken unprecedented action to accommodate Ukrainian refugees. In many countries, organisations have been working to make the new arrivals feel at home.

World News

Polls open in Hungarian election as Orban seeks another term

Incumbent Prime Minister Viktor Orban is hoping for a fourth consecutive term in office.

Hungary

The era of Victor Orban

Hungarian Pm Victor Orban is to seek a fourth term in office on Sunday 3rd April. We look back on his 12 continuous years in power so far

World News

Oil price rise threatens Germany’s road haulage industry

Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sent oil prices rocketing, as supply is hit with impending import bans from various countries. It's threatening Germany's road haulage industry, which heavily relies on diesel

Russia

Russian town swaps New Year champagne for running

Dozens took part in a holiday run on the first day of 2022 in Yaroslavl, northeast of Moscow. The goal of the event is to popularise an active and sober lifestyle.

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