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World News

EU elections: Greens enjoy wave of support in Ireland — exit poll

There was a Green wave on the green island, seeing the party perform much better than opinion polls predicted

United Kingdom

European Parliament to investigate Nigel Farage over undeclared gifts

The European Parliament is to open an investigation on British Eurosceptic MEP Nigel Farage following allegations that the lawmaker has received £450,000 (€510,000) in undeclared donations by millionnaire Arron Banks.

Indonesia

Six dead after unrest following Indonesia election result

Six people have died and 200 were injured in civil unrest in the Indonesian capital, its governor, Anies Baswedan, said on Wednesday.

World News

How Channel Tunnel breakthrough miner Graham Fagg became a Brexiteer

"I worked on the Channel Tunnel and I made the breakthrough but in fact, I voted for the Brexit," retired miner Graham Fagg said ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Channel Tunnel.

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United Kingdom

Tens of thousands of Scots march to demand independence referendum

Tens of thousands of people took to the streets of Glasgow - the largest city in Scotland - on Saturday (May 4) to demand a second referendum on independence from the United Kingdom as polls suggest support for secession is at a peak of the past four years.

United Kingdom

Watch: Biodegradable bags are not truly biodegradable, new study says

The study examined the degradation of five plastic bag materials widely available from high street retailers in the UK.

Hungary

Hungary PM seeks immigration cooperation with Italy's Salvini

Italian Deputy Prime Minister Matteo Salvini, who leads the far-right League party in his home country, met Hungary's leader Viktor Orban on Thursday for talks dominated by immigration and political alliances ahead of EU elections later this month.

France

Yellow vests, Black Blocs,'casseurs':what's the difference?

Who are the Black Blocs and what are their ties -- if any -- with the yellow vests movement? Euronews explains.

France

French minister rows back on claim protesters attacked Paris hospital

Paris' prosecutor has begun a probe after May Day protesters allegedly entered a famed Paris hospital and tried to force the door to its intensive care unit.

France

France and Italy commemorate Da Vinci's 500th anniversary

Rome and Paris are setting aside recent tensions this Thursday to honour the memory of the Renaissance genius in the town where he spent his final years.

World News

So-called IS leader appears in alleged new video

So-called Islamic State media network published on Monday what it said was a video message from its leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi for the first time in five years.

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso church attack kills six people, including pastor

Burkina Faso church attack kills six people, including pastor

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka bans face veil amid alerts for 'imminent attacks'

Sri Lanka banned women from wearing face veils as security officials warned that Islamist militants behind Easter Sunday's bombings are planning ' imminent attacks.'

Cyprus

Cyprus police find another victim of online dating serial killer

Police in Cyprus found human remains on Sunday in an ongoing investigation into a suspected serial killer who went undetected for almost three years.

Italy

Trieste marathon excludes African runners, then backtracks amid outcry

Trieste half marathon organisers backtracked on their controversial decision to close the May 5 race to African athletes amid accusations of racism.

Crimea

Unconventional family: cat raises baby squirrels alongside new kittens

In Crimea, a cat named Pusha has "adopted" four orphaned baby squirrels and is raising them as her own alongside her new kittens.

Russia

Putin says Russia may offer fast-tracked passports to all Ukrainians

The move is likely to further inflame tensions with Kiev, just days after Russia eased the path to citizenship for residents of separatist-controlled eastern Ukraine,

Sri Lanka

15 dead in Sri Lanka gun battle linked to Easter bombings

The bodies of 15 people, including six children, were found in Sri Lank after a police raid on a militant hideout triggered a fierce gun battle.

United Kingdom

Police identify gunman in new video from night of McKee murder

Detectives investigating the murder of journalist Lyra McKee in Northern Ireland last week made a fresh appeal to the local community who they believe know the gunman's identity.

France

Frappart becomes first female referee in France’s football top flight

Stéphanie Frappart becomes first female referee in France’s top football league

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