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03.01 / 16:27

Death POPE China criticises 'unacceptable' new Covid rules for passengers flying in from territory

Beijing has slammed the recent decisions of 12 countries requiring passengers flying in from China to have a negative Covid test 48 hours before thier flight.

03.01 / 10:57

Death POPE Russian anger grows over strike that killed dozens of troops in Ukraine

Russian nationalists and some lawmakers have demanded punishment for commanders they accused of ignoring dangers as anger grew over the deaths of dozens of Russian soldiers in one of the Ukraine war's deadliest strikes.

03.01 / 10:57

Death POPE Government reshuffle in Portugal after scandal 'shocks' the country

There has been a mini-reshuffle in the Portuguese government, following a controversy that "shocked" the country.

03.01 / 01:37

Death Snow shortage in the Alps amid abnormally high temperatures

Much of the Alps does not look right for this time of the year, with sparse snowfall and unseasonably warm weather allowing grass to blanket the European mountain range.

02.01 / 21:51

lawmaker MEP corruption scandal: Parliament moves to lift two lawmaker's immunity

The European Parliament moved to lift the immunity of two MEPs on Monday, amid a major corruption scandal that has sent shockwaves through Brussels.

02.01 / 18:11

Death POPE Low Ukraine war: Makiivka strike death toll disputed; new Kyiv attacks and gas prices hit record low

At least 63 Russian soldiers have been killed in a Ukrainian strike on the occupied city of Makiivka, Russia's defence ministry admitted on Monday.

02.01 / 09:35

Critical infrastructure continues to be targeted in latest strikes on Kyiv and western Ukraine

A new airstrike targeted Kyiv at dawn on Monday, after a New Year's Day marked by dozens of Russian strikes that left at least four people dead and 50 injured in the capital and elsewhere in the country.

01.01 / 19:47

Nature Croatia's big day: Balkan nation adopts euro and joins Schengen zone

Croatia has officially adopted the euro as its currency, becoming the 20th European Union member state to do so.

01.01 / 12:19

Ukraine war: Zelenskyy and Putin both promise victory in New Year speeches

The leaders of Ukraine and Russia both vowed to push for victory in New Year speeches, but while Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke of gratitude and pain, Vladimir Putin urged duty to Russia, casting the war as a near-existential fight.

01.01 / 11:25

Nature Kyiv under fire again - just half an hour into the new year

Just half an hour into 2023, air raid sirens ring across Ukraine's capital, followed by the sound of explosions.

01.01 / 11:25

Nature Ticker tape and fireworks bring in the new year in cities around the world

2023 has been brought in with celebrations in cities around the world. Ticker tape showered down in New York's Times Square, while the Berlin night sky was illuminated by a spectacular firework display.

31.12 / 16:05

Ukraine repels Russian drone attack after massive bombing raids

Kyiv said on Friday it had repelled a night-time explosive drone attack launched by Russia less than 24 hours after massive bombing raids on energy infrastructure left millions of Ukrainians without electricity.

30.12 / 19:07

Football Ukraine war: A month-by-month timeline of the conflict in 2022

Russia invades on 24 February, a day etched in the mind of every Ukrainian.

30.12 / 19:07

Football Sale of silent fireworks jump in Denmark, creating New Year's displays even a dog could love

Across Europe this weekend, the New Year will be welcomed in by traditional fireworks displays. And while fireworks can bring joy to many faces, they can also cause anxiety for many dog owners.

30.12 / 19:07

Football Explosion at Turkish restaurant kills at least seven, including three children

An explosion at a restaurant in western Turkey has killed at least seven people, including three children.

30.12 / 18:09

UPS Adoption Digital Expert Predicts Further Crypto Adoption in Russia – For These Reasons

International sanctions are driving crypto adoption in Russia, a crypto expert has stated. And, the analyst claims, they will likely spur some further growth in the sector.

30.12 / 13:37

Football Influencer Andrew Tate: 'Influencer' who sparred with Greta Thunberg arrested in Romania

Andrew Tate, a divisive social media personality and former professional kickboxer, was detained in Romania late Thursday on charges of human trafficking and rape, according to local media reports.

30.12 / 11:47

Football Ukraine war: Russia launches another wave of 'kamikaze' drones overnight

Ukraine's air force said on Friday morning that Russia launched 16 "kamikaze" drones overnight at targets around the country, but air defences destroyed all of them, according to officials.

29.12 / 23:29

European Union Brazilian football legend Pelé dies aged 82

Pelé, the Brazilian king of football who won a record three World Cups and became one of the most commanding sports figures of the last century, died Thursday. He was 82.

29.12 / 19:05

European Union Ukraine war: New Russian naval ships; Putin-Xi meeting; and missile lands in Belarus

Multiple regions of Ukraine, including its capital Kyiv, faced a new "massive" Russian missile attack on Thursday.

29.12 / 13:57

European Union committee COVID-19: EU Health Security Committee to hold emergency meeting over COVID situation in China

The European Union's Health Security Committee is holding an emergency meeting on Thursday in a bid to coordinate COVID-19 measures across member states as China reopens its borders.

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