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What happend on April 22nd 2019

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Tesla says investigating car explosion in Shanghai

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 4:07
related countries: China China
related places: Shanghai

A video circulating on Chinese social media appears to show a parked Tesla car erupting into flames.
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Why the US-China rivalry will not end with a trade deal

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 4:09
related countries: United States United States, China China

As the US and China edge closer to a trade deal, analysts expect a new battle in the technology sector.
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Carlos Ghosn: Former Nissan boss hit with fresh charge

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 6:32
related countries: Japan Japan

Carlos Ghosn, who denies any wrongdoing, now faces four charges in Japan over misconduct allegations.
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No street name? Simply draw your address

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 8:06
related countries: The Gambia The Gambia

With few street names in The Gambia, people have to get creative about giving directions.
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Ukraine election: Comedian Zelensky wins presidency by landslide

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 8:25
related countries: Ukraine Ukraine

Political novice Volodymyr Zelensky wins by a landslide as incumbent Petro Poroshenko admits defeat.
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Sri Lanka attacks: 'My heart shattered when I saw the bodies'

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 8:40
related countries: Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Eyewitnesses of the bombing of Sri Lanka's St Anthony's Shrine have described horrific scenes.
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Gorillas pose for selfie with DR Congo anti-poaching unit

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 8:42
related countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo Democratic Republic of the Congo

They were trying to imitate the rangers who raised them, a park official said.
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Three of tycoon's children killed

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 10:19
related countries: Denmark Denmark, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

Danish billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen and his family were visiting Sri Lanka, where three of his four children died.
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Violent protests erupt at Georgia's Pankisi Gorge

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 10:29
related countries: Georgia Georgia

Residents in Pankisi in north-eastern Georgia pelt police with rocks over plans for a new power plant.
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Game of Thrones: Amazon error as second episode is uploaded early

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 10:39
related countries: Germany Germany

German customers were able to view the second episode of the current series six hours early.
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Thai cave rescue: Two divers return to where boys were saved

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 11:52
related countries: Thailand Thailand

Richard Harris and Craig Challen were two of the divers who came to the rescue of the Wild Boars soccer team in Thailand.
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'Church of miracles' a symbol of hope

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 13:49
related countries: Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

St Anthony's, the site of one of Sri Lanka's deadliest Easter bombings, is more than a place of worship.
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Australian father and son lifesavers drown in tourist rescue bid

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 14:58
related countries: Aruba Aruba, Australia Australia
related places: Ross

Ross and Andrew Powell had been trying to save a tourist off Australia's southern coast.
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Sri Lanka attacks: Who are National Thowheed Jamath?

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 15:05
related countries: Sri Lanka Sri Lanka

The hardline Islamist group has been blamed for the Easter attacks in Sri Lanka.
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Top climbers die in Canadian avalanche

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 15:30
related countries: Canada Canada

The group had been missing since last Wednesday whilst climbing Howse Peake in Banff National Park.
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Ritual beating of Judas effigy 'anti-Semitic'

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 16:00
related countries: Poland Poland

An effigy beaten by children in a Polish town has stereotypical Jewish features.
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Baby squirrels saved after tree holding nest is cut down

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 16:19
related countries: Poland Poland

Vets in Poland say two of them had been attacked by a dog before they were found.
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Iran oil: US to end sanctions exemptions for major importers

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 18:56
related countries: China China, Turkey Turkey, India India, Japan Japan, Iran Iran, United States United States

The move, which could affect five countries, is intended "to bring Iran's oil exports to zero".
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US Supreme Court to review LGBT cases

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 22:26
related countries: United States United States

The court will determine if job discrimination laws apply to sexual orientation or gender identity.
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Outcry sparked by 'deeply racist' rat poem in Austria

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 23:02
related countries: Austria Austria

Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says the poem, which compares migrants to rats, is "abominable".
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India election 2019: Rahul Gandhi faces crucial ballot in Wayanad

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 23:17
related countries: India India

Tuesday sees India's opposition leader contest a seat in the south for the first time.
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Kim-Putin: North Korean and Russian leaders 'to meet for first time'

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 23:27
related countries: Russia Russia, North Korea North Korea

There'll be a lot of history and potential behind the North Korean leader's first Russian visit.
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Innovative child malaria vaccine to be tested in Malawi

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 23:39
related countries: Malawi Malawi

The treatment, developed over 30 years, is the first to give partial protection to children, WHO says.
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Pedro Sánchez: Spain's accidental PM on a roll

Monday 22nd of April 2019, 23:41
related countries: Spain Spain

Unlikely events propelled a struggling politician to Spain's top job - and the top of the polls.
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