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09.04 / 11:13

Ukraine war live: Zelenskyy demands tough global response for "Russian war crimes"

The war in Ukraine is now well into its sixth week, and taking on a new dimension with growing evidence of human rights atrocities by Russian troops as they retreated from the Kyiv region and other parts of the north.

09.04 / 00:05

European Union Refugees Von der Leyen gives Ukraine questionnaire for EU accession discussions

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen made a symbolic gesture to Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy that could kickstart his country's membership in the bloc in her first visit to Kyiv since the war started.

08.04 / 16:53

European Union Refugees Attack Ukraine war: What do we know about the Kramatorsk train station attack?

The rocket attack that struck a railway station at Kramatorsk in eastern Ukraine killed at least "39 people including four children" and wounded "over 100", according to Ukrainian authorities.

08.04 / 15:41

Health European Union Refugees France election: When is it? How does it work? Who's running? Who's leading the race?

There are two elections in France this year.

08.04 / 15:41

European Union Refugees Ursula von der Leyen Denmark to build 'Ukraine towns' to house refugees, says immigration minister

Denmark is planning to build what the country’s immigration and integration minister has termed “Ukraine towns” to accommodate the large number of refugees expected to arrive from the war-hit country over the coming months.

08.04 / 11:51

European Union Marine Le Pen analysts France election: Le Pen a real danger to Macron, say analysts as far-right rival holds last rally

French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen held her last big campaign rally on Thursday as she tries to unseat centrist President Emmanuel Macron in the upcoming election, taking place in two rounds on 10 and 24 April.

08.04 / 11:51

Climate change European Union Support Ukraine war: Von der Leyen and Borrell en route to Kyiv to show EU's 'unwavering support'

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and the EU's foreign affairs chief Josep Borrell are travelling to Kyiv today to meet Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

08.04 / 09:33

stake acquires Credit Agricole acquires 9% stake in Banco BPM

Credit Agricole said late on 7 April that it has bought a 9.18% stake in Italy’s Banco BPM, building on an existing partnership between the two banks.

08.04 / 08:03

European Union Ukraine war: Borodyanka destruction 'more horrific' than Bucha after Russian retreat, Zelenskyy says

Russia's war in Ukraine is taking on a new dimension with growing evidence of human rights atrocities by Vladimir Putin's troops, accused of murdering civilians and other barbaric acts as they retreated from the Kyiv region.

07.04 / 23:03

Health EU countries agree on new Russia sanctions, including coal embargo

European Union countries agreed on Thursday on a Russian coal embargo as part of a fifth round of sanctions against Russia over the war in Ukraine.

07.04 / 22:51

Health Refugees NOT 'Europe still not fully aware of tragedy and suffering in Ukraine,' frontline aid workers say

Only a dozen kilometres from the border with Ukraine, in Poland’s biggest refugee hub, humanitarian workers running overnight trains with aid to the country at war are worried about Russia’s announcement that humanitarian aid convoys might be legitimate targets.

07.04 / 22:03

Health European Union recovery EU approves Bulgaria’s post-pandemic recovery fund plan

The European Union has given the green light to Bulgaria’s recovery and sustainability plan following the COVID-19 pandemic.

07.04 / 20:43

Health CLIMATE CRISIS foreign Hungary 'helping Putin' in the war, says Ukraine's foreign ministry

Ukraine has accused Hungary of "helping Putin" in the war, a day after the country's leader Viktor Orban said he was prepared to break ranks with the EU and buy Russian gas in roubles.

07.04 / 15:59

Climate change European Union CLIMATE CRISIS covid vaccines MPs Vaccines German MPs reject bill to make COVID vaccines mandatory for over 60s

A majority of German MPs rejected a bill on Thursday that would have required all residents over the age of 60 to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

07.04 / 12:43

Refugees Ukraine war: Macron slams Morawiecki for 'unfounded, scandalous' criticism of Putin dialogue

Emmanuel Macron has described as "unfounded" and "scandalous" criticism by Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki of the French President's numerous phone conversations with Vladimir Putin.

07.04 / 11:43

Climate change Refugees EU officials investigate salmonella cases linked to Kinder chocolate eggs

European health officials say they are investigating a “rapidly evolving” outbreak of salmonella linked to Kinder Surprise chocolate eggs.

06.04 / 14:29

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05.04 / 19:49

Social Media 'Would you negotiate with Hitler?': Poland's PM questions Macron over Putin dialogue

Poland's Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki has slammed France's Emmanuel Macron for keeping a channel of dialogue open with Vladimir Putin.

05.04 / 11:15

IPCC Putin ally Viktor Vekselberg has luxury yacht seized in Spain, say police

Billionaire Viktor Vekselberg, an oligarch with close ties to Vladimir Putin, has had his luxury yacht seized by authorities in Spain, say police.

05.04 / 10:33

Government Scams UK government Pudgy Penguins Nifty News: UK Royal Mint NFT, $960k Billionaire Dog rug and Pudgy Penguins

The U.K. government Treasury announced on Monday, April 4th, that it has asked the Royal Mint to create one non-fungible token (NFT) to be issued by the end of the year “as an emblem of the forward-looking approach the UK is determined to take.”

05.04 / 05:51

Government Stablecoin Adoption Tether More than three-quarters of central banks considering a CBDC: research

More than 80% of central banks are interested in launching a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) or have already done so according to research conducted by accounting firm PwC.

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