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Thu, 13 Jan 2022 10:22:38 +0100
Historic verdict due in German trial over Syrian regime's 'crimes against humanity'
Anwar Raslan, a former secret police officer, is accused of crimes against humanity for murder and torture committed by Bachar al-Assad's government.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 09:12:46 +0100
UK and India launch talks in New Delhi on post-Brexit trade deal
The British trade minister's visit to launch the negotiations is a sign the UK intends to focus its post-Brexit trade policies in the Indo-Pacific region.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:40:53 +0100
United States hits North Korean officials with sanctions after missile test
The US Treasury says sanctions are being imposed on five officials, hours after Pyongyang said leader Kim Jong Un oversaw a successful test flight of a hypersonic missile.

Thu, 13 Jan 2022 07:00:05 +0100
Top news stories today | January 13th – Morning
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Thu, 13 Jan 2022 06:48:52 +0100
Novak Djokovic included in Australian Open draw as visa decision goes down to the wire
The unvaccinated tennis star has been scheduled to play next week but his fate remains on a knife edge with the government still to decide whether to deport him.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:49:18 +0100
French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah reimprisoned in Iran
The French government said the imprisonment of Fariba Adelkhah is purely political and called for her immediate release.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 22:05:21 +0100
Costa Concordia: Italy marks ten years since cruise ship disaster
Thirty-two people died when the ship slammed into a reef and capsized off the Tuscan island of Giglio.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:52:08 +0100
Suspect arrested in France over unsolved 2012 murders near Annecy
The shootings have remained a mystery for nearly 10 years and no one has ever been charged with the killings.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:48:17 +0100
Bulgaria moves to end practice of 'golden passports'
Bulgaria's new government passed a bill aimed at getting rid of "golden passports".

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 19:26:43 +0100
Two young men arrested over New Year's Eve attacks on women in Milan
Nine women say they were assaulted by groups of young men in Milan's main square during the celebrations.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:52:11 +0100
Spanish doctors compensated for lack of PPE at start of COVID-19 pandemic
The claim brought by a doctor’s union is the first of its kind to be won in Spain.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:46:20 +0100
France's teachers' unions call for strike against government COVID-19 rule changes
More than 10,000 school classes are closed in France as the country reports record-high daily infections.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:38:14 +0100
Is it counterproductive to make vaccines mandatory?
Vaccines will be mandatory in Austria from February 1. But will the move have the desired effect?

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:31:39 +0100
Sweden to help households as electricity prices soar over 266%
Some 1.8 million households are affected, the government said.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:03:24 +0100
Anti-vaccine protesters try to storm Bulgarian parliament building
Several people, including police officers, were injured during the clashes in Sofia.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 18:00:05 +0100
Top news stories today | January 12th – Evening
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Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:49:22 +0100
EU must be prepared for a possible rigged election in Hungary | View
In April the European Union could face the first ever significantly rigged vote in one of its member states. A full observation mission should be sent to this year's parliamentary election, warns German Marshall Fund fellow Daniel Hegedüs.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:48:16 +0100
Fact-checkers urge YouTube to take 'effective' action against misinformation
More than 80 media groups and NGOs have signed an open letter to YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 17:15:02 +0100
Extreme poverty drives Afghans to sell vital organs to feed families
In the western province of Herat, people in dire need of money have taken to risking their lives by selling their kidneys.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:24:47 +0100
Nearly 1,700 more people arrested over recent protests in Kazakhstan
The violence that rocked the former Soviet country was the worst since Kazakhstan gained independence in 1991.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:19:08 +0100
France removes restrictions on gay blood donors
Blood donation will be open to all French citizens regardless of their sexual orientation from 16 March.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 16:16:20 +0100
A year since Brexit: London's financial crown shaken by EU competition but still intact
The City of London remains Europe's top financial sector despite losing key business and bankers to rival EU hubs.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:45:11 +0100
Prince Andrew loses bid to get sexual assault civil case thrown out in US
Andrew has denied Giuffre's accusations that he forced her to have sex more than two decades ago at the London home of former Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and abused her at two other Epstein properties.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:20:36 +0100
Landmark rape trial of Greek sailing coach begins after #MeToo revelations
Triantafyllos Apostolou is accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old sailing federation athlete in 2010.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 14:48:39 +0100
These are the six major environmental stories to follow in 2022
From the biodiversity crisis to activism to renewable energy to Joe Biden's environmental promises - there's a lot to pay attention to this year.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:59:46 +0100
Germany faces a gigantic task to meet its CO2 reduction goals, says country's new climate minister
Germany's new climate minister said the country is currently on track to halve its emissions by 2030 - far off the government's target of 65%.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 13:25:01 +0100
Ukrainian army reservists train amid border tensions with Russia
Last summer, Ukraine's president established the reservist units to help defend the country in the event of a Russian invasion.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:20:59 +0100
Boris Johnson: UK PM told to resign after admitting he attended party during lockdown
Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of "lying through his teeth" and called on him to "do the decent thing, and resign".

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 12:00:07 +0100
Watch top news stories today | January 12th – Midday edition
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Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:55:53 +0100
COVID in Europe: France reports 'tidal wave' of new infections as records broken in Italy
France reported more than 360,000 new infections on Tuesday.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 11:19:28 +0100
Court rejects appeal against acquittal of trio for LGBT halo posters
They were initially charged over posters that depicted the Virgin Mary with an LGBT halo.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 07:03:26 +0100
COVID-19: Quebec to levy financial penalty on unvaccinated adults
The Canadian province is following several European countries such as Austria, Greece and Italy in announcing plans to fine people who refuse the vaccine.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 07:00:04 +0100
Watch top news stories today | January 12th – Morning edition
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Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:53:03 +0100
Joe Biden makes voting rights appeal saying 'battle for soul of America not over'
The US president said he's 'tired of being quiet', blaming Republicans for refusing to protect voting rights and for holding up stalled legislation.

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 06:29:17 +0100
Novak Djokovic admits visa form 'error' and failing to isolate after positive test
The men's tennis world No1 says his agent unintentionally provided incorrect travel information as he awaits an Australian government decision over his visa.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 22:50:25 +0100
Poland becomes latest European country to surpass 100,000 COVID-related deaths
The country, which has over 18,000 hospitalised COVID-19 patients, is expecting to see a new wave of Omicron infections in the upcoming days.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 22:22:45 +0100
Russia and NATO meet as Moscow and Washington harden stances on Ukraine
Ahead of Russia-NATO talks in Brussels on Wednesday and an OSCE meeting in Vienna on Thursday, Washington and Moscow both ruled out concessions or quick results.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 21:50:49 +0100
Macron: People spreading fake news should be 'held accountable', 'brought to justice'
Speaking after he received a report on fake news he commissioned in October, the French president suggested new laws should allow internet platforms and individuals to be held accountable in France.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:57:04 +0100
Italian nurse arrested on suspicion of giving fake COVID vaccines to 45 people
Four other alleged accomplices have also been detained.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 19:02:34 +0100
How voters in Finland are set to decide the biggest healthcare reform in decades
The reforms are a flagship policy for prime minister Sanna Marin’s Social Democrat-lead coalition

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:20:18 +0100
The last seven years were the hottest on record, new climate report finds
The report also noted record concentrations of greenhouse gases.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 18:00:04 +0100
Watch top news stories today | January 11th – Evening edition
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Tue, 11 Jan 2022 17:54:18 +0100
Rome swastika controversy: Catholic Church slams Nazi flag on coffin at funeral
The swastika-emblazoned Nazi flag was branded “a horrendous symbol irreconcilable with Christianity".

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:35:01 +0100
German police carry out raids over negligence during deadly floods
The searches were focused on an opencast mine near the western village of Erftstadt.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:22:45 +0100
Energy crisis: Poland to introduce new financial aid for public institutions
Last month, the prices of electricity and natural gas on the Warsaw Commodity Exchange reached the highest levels in its 20-year history, forcing authorities to lower VAT to zero on food starting 1 February.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 15:24:30 +0100
Jakub Żulczyk: Writer acquitted of calling Poland's president a 'moron'
A Warsaw court dismissed the case amid concerns that a conviction could reduce free speech rights in the EU country.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 14:34:36 +0100
Concern in Germany over radical elements at COVID restrictions protest
Experts claim "the danger is coming from radicalisation within the movement".

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 13:39:40 +0100
Kazakhstan: President appoints new PM as Russia-led troops to withdraw
President Tokayev named ex-finance minister Alikhan Smailov as PM and also promised to conduct reforms, rein in inflation, and boost wages after a week of deadly unrest.

Tue, 11 Jan 2022 12:00:06 +0100
Watch top news stories today | January 11th – Midday edition
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Tue, 11 Jan 2022 11:50:21 +0100
United Nations launches €4.4 billion appeal to help Afghans
The UN says $5bn (€4.4bn) is needed to pay health and other essential workers to help prevent the collapse of basic services following the Taliban takeover.



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