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Mon, 31 Jan 2022 09:27:36 +0100
Foreign journalists in China face 'unprecedented hurdles', says report
Media freedom in China is declining at a "breakneck speed", according to a new report from foreign journalists.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:22:14 +0100
Spotify will add advisory to COVID-19 podcasts after misinformation protest
Spotify said they will direct listeners to a "COVID-19 hub" page to combat misinformation after some musicians cut ties with the streaming app over a podcast episode that health experts criticised.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 07:00:05 +0100
Latest news bulletin | January 31st – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 06:44:26 +0100
Over 100 ex-Afghan forces and officials slain since August, UN says
The United Nations has received “credible allegations” that more than 100 former members of Afghan forces have been killed since the Taliban took over the country.

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 00:43:43 +0100
Portugal election: Key takeaways as Socialists cement power
With more than 99% of the votes counted, the PS, lead by Prime Minister Antonio Costa, had secured 41.68% of the vote and an outright majority.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 20:11:48 +0100
Portugal's parliament investigating possible website hack on election day
Portugal is electing a new legislative parliament on Sunday.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 18:48:40 +0100
Manchester United suspend Mason Greenwood after arrest on suspicion of violence
“An investigation was launched and following enquiries we can confirm a man in his 20s has since been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault,” Greater Manchester Police said in a statement.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 16:07:54 +0100
Beijing seals off residential areas as part of COVID measures prior to the Olympics
The Chinese capital is on high alert before the Winter Olympics open on Friday, with measures in place to prevent cross-infection.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:43:47 +0100
Portugal election: Socialists re-elected but far-right make gains
A poll by Portugal’s Catholic University for public broadcaster RTP estimated that the Socialists collected between 37%-42% of the vote on Sunday, with their main rival, the centre-right Social Democrats taking 30%-35%.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:26:58 +0100
Rafael Nadal wins Australian Open final, collects record-breaking 21st Grand Slam title
Nadal went down two sets to his opponent, Russia's Daniil Medvedev, but managed to stage a comeback to snatch the record Gran Slam title.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 15:09:38 +0100
Winter storm Malik hits northern Europe, kills at least four
Storm Malik brought strong gusts of wind and extensive rain and snowfall to the Nordic countries after hitting Scotland and Germany particularly bad.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:47:58 +0100
Left-wing candidates dismiss united front ahead of French presidential elections
At least five main figures from the left and the far-left are running for president, in addition to smaller candidates.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 14:07:52 +0100
Northern Ireland marks 50th anniversary of Bloody Sunday massacre
Hundreds made their way to the Bloody Sunday Monument for the annual memorial service and wreath-laying ceremony, carrying pictures of the victims and flowers in their memory.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:34:06 +0100
Portugal heads to the polls in decisive parliamentary elections, analysts predict a tie
Despite a certain disenchantment with the Socialist Party, the majority of voters believe that PM Antonio Costa has more skills and experience to govern than his main opponent, PSD's Rui Rio.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:00:06 +0100
Latest news bulletin | January 30th – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:29:39 +0100
Israel presidential visit to UAE a first as diplomatic relations grow
Herzog will meet top officials, including crown prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan — the de facto Emirati leader — along with members of the country's small but growing Jewish ex-pat community.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 11:03:40 +0100
'War deterrent': North Korea tests most potent long-range missile in five years
The launch came three days after North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea. The North also flight-tested a pair of purported long-range cruise missiles on Tuesday.

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 10:30:04 +0100
France, Iran talk about nuclear deal, Macron asks for release of prisoners
The "long conversation" on Saturday evening revolved around renewed commitments from Tehran, which claims that progress was made, but that "important issues remain".

Sun, 30 Jan 2022 07:00:06 +0100
Latest news bulletin | January 30th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:31:41 +0100
Ricarda Lang and Omid Nouripour elected to lead German Greens
Nouripour is a veteran politician who has served in the Bundestag since 2006, while Lang is the youngest-ever Greens leader, elected to the Bundestag in September.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 18:00:04 +0100
Latest news bulletin | January 29th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 17:56:35 +0100
Russian daily COVID count surpasses 120,000 due to Omicron onslaught
Russia’s state statistics agency puts the country's pandemic death toll much higher than Europe's record 330,728 casualties, saying the number of coronavirus-linked deaths was over 625,000.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 17:08:04 +0100
‘Stop Oil Extraction in Rotterdam’: angry residents sign petition
Two thousand people in south Rotterdam have signed a petition urging authorities to stop the extraction of fossil fuels underneath some 70,000 homes.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 16:59:54 +0100
President Erdogan issues order asking media outlets to "protect Turkish values"
A circular from Erdogan published in the Official Gazetter states that all precautions would be taken against productions that negatively affect the family, children and youth.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 16:19:26 +0100
Duma deputy invites Donbas residents to join Russian army while tensions mount over Ukraine
Duma lawmaker Viktor Vodolatsky said on Saturday Donbas residents who hold Russian passports would be welcomed in the military, another move seen as an attempt by Moscow to solidify its presence in the breakaway Ukrainian region.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 14:13:16 +0100
Italy: Mattarella re-elected president in eighth round of voting
Prior to the Saturday evening session, Italian reps pleaded with Mattarella to run for his second seven-year term, fearing that the ongoing stalemate might hurt the country's international reputation.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 12:31:20 +0100
'Brutally ironic': pregnant journalist turns to Taliban for help after New Zealand denied entry
Charlotte Bellis' case is one in a number of stories of New Zealand citizens who ended up stranded, causing embarrassment for PM Jacinda Ardern's government.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 11:44:20 +0100
Europe's far-right meets in Madrid for two-day summit led by Spain's Vox
The summit is a follow-up to a similar gathering in Warsaw in December.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 11:00:52 +0100
The Piano with the first Black Steinway certified technician in Africa (INSPIRE AFRICA)
So I want to have more people living in Africa, being certified Steinway technicians and having nice careers in music and servicing all our pianos. We do have pianos; we have a lot of pianos. .. So if we have more people doing it, there's really less...

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 10:31:22 +0100
Anti-vax sentiments, threats of violence widen divides ahead of tense French elections
As the French presidential election approaches, the country experiences an unprecedented wave of attacks on political officials, especially in smaller communities.

Sat, 29 Jan 2022 07:00:04 +0100
Latest news bulletin | January 29th – Morning
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 22:05:26 +0100
Sweden plans to reduce sentences for 'key witnesses' to tackle organised crime
Suspects could have their sentences reduced if they cooperate with the police to identify other offenders.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:51:16 +0100
Finnish diplomats were targeted by Pegasus spyware, says foreign ministry
Pegasus software can infiltrate a mobile phone and allow its operators to gain access to the device’s contents and files.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:41:01 +0100
Nicky Verstappen: Dutch court jails man for 16 years over 1998 child killing
The abduction and killing of the 11-year-old boy shocked the Netherlands and had remained unsolved for over 20 years.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 20:02:54 +0100
Kazakh President Tokayev replaces influential predecessor as ruling party leader
The move comes after nationwide protests against the influence of former Kazakh President Nursultan Nazarbayev.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 19:49:48 +0100
Dresden museum heist: Six men go on trial for stealing €113m worth of jewels
Prosecutors said those accused of stealing the gems, which have never been recovered, belong to an organised crime family known as the "Remmo clan".

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:12:01 +0100
'Don't panic', Ukraine's Zelenskyy tells West amid fears of Russian invasion
The Ukrainian president told foreign media the "biggest risk" for his country was "internal destabilisation" rather than the prospect of a full Russian invasion.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 18:00:10 +0100
Latest news bulletin | January 28th – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 17:45:01 +0100
"Europe is already a great space power", says Thierry Breton
In this Global Conversation, Euronews' Gregoire Lory speaks to EU Commissioner Thierry Breton about the vital role of Europe's space and digital sectors.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:45:01 +0100
The Afghan women making Athens their new home
In this episode of Witness, Julian Lopez travels to Athens to meet several Afghan women who were forced to flee Afghanistan following the return to power of the Taliban. Sharing their stories, they explain the daily challenges they face and their pla...

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:35:34 +0100
COVID vaccine misinformation violates human rights, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis has condemned the spread of fake news about coronavirus jabs and the pandemic.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 16:10:51 +0100
In New York, eastern Ukraine, there is fear and scepticism about talk of a Russian invasion
Just 40km from Donetsk, Ukrainians on the front line face shell-damaged houses and a shattered economy.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:39:10 +0100
Boris Johnson: London's Metropolitan Police deny delaying Sue Gray's 'partygate' report
Police have asked for Sue Gray's report to include "minimal reference" to alleged Downing Street lockdown parties to avoid prejudicing their own investigation.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:39:23 +0100
Three rockets hit Baghdad's airport and adjacent military base
The rockets struck in the early morning hours, and landed between the civilian and military areas of the airport, two security officials said on condition of anonymity.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:28:50 +0100
Rescue operation underway to save stranded whale in waters near Athens
The whale is stranded and injured in shallow waters near Athens. Divers, vets and authorities were assisting in the rescue operation.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 13:22:58 +0100
Von der Leyen text messages to Pfizer CEO 'should be released', says EU ombudsman
Critics say the European Commission has become less transparent, less accountable and "unhinged" from European democracy.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 12:53:33 +0100
Ukraine crisis: Euronews answers your questions live from Kyiv
Join us live as Euronews' international correspondent Anelise Borges answers your questions on the Ukraine crisis from Kyiv.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 11:45:07 +0100
Ukraine crisis: Belarus 'will fight alongside Russia' if Putin goes to war, says Lukashenko
Belarus' leader also said that in the event of a conflict with Ukraine: "Everyone will lose."

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:44:12 +0100
French economy bounces back from COVID crisis growing 7% in 2021
France's GDP saw its strongest growth in 52 years, bouncing back 7% in 2021.

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 07:55:19 +0100
Aldo Moro: Red Brigades kidnapping letter controversially sold at auction for €26,000
Critics have questioned whether the sale of the note -- claiming responsibility for abducting Italy's former PM -- is in good taste.



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