0rthodox Easter News Today

hello if youre watching in the uk or around the world, im frankie mccamley. 118 people have been have been arrested at one of the most prestigious horse races in the world, the grand national. they were arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and public nuisance offences in relation to disruption at the grand national. protesters made their way onto the track at aintree, which had delayed the race. animal rights activists had warned they would try to disrupt the world —famous race. ...

place between two rival factions of the military. gunfire and explosions rocked the capital khartoum. the sudanese military has ordered citizens to remain inside amid clashes at the presidential palace and the citys airport. the two sides are in dispute over who governs the country. sudan has been run by the military since a coup in october 2021. a journalist from the washington post newspaper reported 30 people dead and nearly 400 injured, citing the united nations. at least two of th...

Attack byjewish extremists on this armenian—owned restaurant, and a masked youth entered the armenian quarter with a jewish group on another night. one of the youngsters decided to climb the wall to take down the cross bearing flag of the armenian patriarchate. after he confronted the group, they left, but they later returned, he says, telling israeli police the armenians were terrorists. there were scuffles. police say officers were pushed and that they maintained security for all. but he wan...

On the religious ceremony, the police say, for safety reasons. but all of this comes amid christian complaints that jewish settlers are taking over more properties around here, and they feel a sense of growing hostility, which many believe is meant to push them away. chairs were smashed in a recent attack byjewish extremists on this armenian—owned restaurant, and a masked youth entered the armenian quarter with a jewish group on another night. one of the youngsters decided to climb the wall to...

Analysis of events — just log on to bbc.com/news or download the bbc app. french police officers have shot dead two people and injured a third in a car in the capital, paris. police say the car was speeding against the flow of traffic and towards officers on the pont neuf. they responded by firing at the car. witness reports say several people have been treated by emergency services. an investigation has been launched. lets turn now to the conflict in ukraine. president zelensky�*s aides say...

Amidst this countrys intense trauma. easter is a moment of rebirth and for ukraine this year, its one of strengthening their pride and independence. in russia, too, church and war are intertwined. the president, backed by the patriarch, has called it a "holy battle against an immoral west". from the other side, the iconography seems clear — president zelensky as ukraines saviour. translation: our souls are full of fierce hatred l for the invaders and all that they have done. our hearts are ful...

A desecrated country is seeking its protector. 0rthodox easter, this nations most cherished moment, now less a celebration, more a search for solace. ukrainians and their defenders engaged in what they see as their sacred fight to safeguard their homeland. translation: with the war in ukraine, christs - resurrection symbolises life over death, victory over the enemy who came to try to conquer us and enslave our people. we see how our neighbour is morally bankrupt and how ukrainians are united li...

From your family at easter? maybe a little bit, yes, but it is our duty to defend our country like every man in our nation. in ukrainian: glory to ukraine. the national chant, "glory to ukraine," a ritual and now a war cry. do you and your men feel ready for this fight in the east? of course. translation: this war. is for ukraines freedom, for european values. it is about whether we return to slavery or stay part of the civilised world. easter gives us hope as we go to fight. two months in, ther...

Because of this activity. thats more than 10% of nigerias oil production. and despite the country being africas topsoil producer, there are still fuel shortages. thats why some of these cars caught fire while their owners were waiting to buy illegal oil. nigerias president muhammadu buhari says more will be done to crackdown on illegal refineries his critics argue this kind of tragedy is not the first and it is likely not the last. azadeh moshiri, bbc news. some of the days other news. ten peopl...

To slavery or stay part of the civilised world. easter gives us hope as we go to fight. two months in, there is unity for the battle ahead, but still no hope for a resurrection of peace. mark lowen, bbc news, kyiv. still to come a bit later in the programme: how the strict covid lockdown in shanghai is affecting its 25 million inhabitants and their pets. but first... the conservative party chairman, 0liver dowden, says a change of leader would "not be in the national interest" after a week in wh...