14 December 2020 | Euronews
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World News US imposes sanctions on NATO ally Turkey over Russian missile purchase The measures include sanctions and visa bans on officials from the main Turkish defence agency -
No Comment Pristina's festive lights get the cold shoulder amid COVID curfew Health authorities have imposed an overnight curfew from 7 pm to 5 am in a bid to lower the number of COVID-19 cases -
No Comment Russia successfully test-launches Angara-5 space rocket It blasted off from Plesetsk cosmodrome in northwest Russia on Monday. -
No Comment Wuhan river swimmers happy to be back after virus lockdown Wuhan was where the first cases of COVID-19 were detected at the turn of the new year. -
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Switzerland Switzerland express regret over illegal adoptions of Sri Lankan children The Swiss government has admitted authorities failed to prevent the illegal adoptions of children from Sri Lanka in the 1980s and 1990s. -
Russia Alexei Navalny: How a new investigation implicates Russia's FSB in critic's poisoning Kremlin critic Navalny fell ill on a flight from Tomsk to Moscow on August 20. -
No Comment Police shoot gunman outside New York City cathedral A man fired a gun at the end of a Christmas concert. -
Europe News Belgium may use 17th-century charter to keep British fishing rights The charter was issued by Charles II following his exile to Europe after his father, Charles I, was executed in 1649. -
Belarus Are individual acts of defiance replacing mass protests in Belarus? Huge anti-Lukashenko protests have been held for months in Belarus, with little to show. Are demonstrators now changing tack? -
Earth News The best eco-friendly Christmas gifts for under €200 If you are looking to sustainably splash out on someone this year, we've got you covered. -
Travel News Why you should take the plunge and try canyoning Canyoning: the art of jumping, climbing, scrambling and abseiling to better experience the beauty of the world's crevices. Rachel Steinberg talks about how she learned to love the sport. -
United Kingdom 'New variant' of COVID-19 spreading in southeast England as London moves to Tier 3 Health Secretary Matt Hancock confirms over 1,000 cases of 'new mutation' has caused a faster spread of coronavirus in southeast England, as tighter restrictions are announced in London -
No Comment Italy's Mount Etna volcano erupts and puts on a spectacular show It's Europe's tallest active volcano. -
World News Tokyo 2020: COVID-19 measures developed 'for every possible scenario' The Olympic Committee met over the weekend for its 9th summit to discuss some key topics - including the games in Tokyo. Euronews spoke to one of the key figures in the talks to find out more about the countermeasures being put in place to keep participants safe. -
Explore Explore deluxe Dubai, an emirate scaling the height of luxury Home to award-winning hotels topped with helipads, malls filled with designer boutiques and marinas lined with super yachts, Dubai is a beacon for high earners looking for the height of luxury. -
Climate Now New pro-active effort to keep communities safe from deadly floods The risk of intense storms in the south of France is rising due to climate change . Now local authorities, climate scientists and satellite experts are working on a new pro-active approach to help communities stay safe from deadly floods. -
Europe News Clown doctors prove that laughter is the best medicine, but they need support Some went online, others also performed in front of windows, balconies and courtyards. Europe's clown doctors even used hydraulic lifts to reach patients on the upper floors of clinics. But fundraising events to support such work has been hit by lockdowns. -
World News Europa League: La Liga leaders Real Sociedad take on Manchester United Standout ties in the Europa League first knockout stage include Tottenham v Wolsberg, and Lille v Ajax. -
Earth News Europe’s largest land mammal brought back from the brink of extinction 25 other endangered species have also seen improvements from conservation efforts according to the IUCN. -
Russia Russia completes second successful test launch of Angara A5 rocket Russia has successfully launched its Angara A5 rocket, the second successful test flight of the rocket officials said. -
World News Google sites including YouTube, Docs and Gmail down for thousands of users The glitch marked an unprecedented failure for Google, whose system is one of the internet's largest traffic drivers, used by many businesses and individuals alike. -
Netherlands Coronavirus: Netherlands begins imposing tough new five-week lockdown Schools, nonessential shops, museums and gyms close from Tuesday. PM Mark Rutte's announcement prompted a rush of last-minute shopping. -
Azerbaijan Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of breaching Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire Tensions remain high between Armenia and Azerbaijan despite the ceasefire deal agreed last month. -
World News Champions League draw sees Neymar's PSG take on Barcelona as holders Bayern face Lazio Champions League draw sees Neymar's PSG take on Barcelona as holders Bayern face Lazio -
France Coronavirus: Parts of France launch mass testing ahead of deconfinement Areas of France have launched mass COVID-19 testing campaigns in a new attempt to try to curb the pandemic before a relaxation of measures incoming ahead of the holidays. -
World News Gerard Houllier, former manager of Liverpool, Lyon, PSG and France, has died aged 73 Gerard Houllier, former manager of Liverpool, Lyon, PSG and France, has died aged 73 -
Europe News Brexit talks: Barnier says deal 'still possible' as French minister slams UK 'madness' The EU's chief negotiator implies key sticking points have been reduced to fishing rights and competition rules as talks resume in Brussels. -
Nigeria Nigeria: Hundreds of students missing after gunmen attack secondary school Bandits are thought to be behind the attack in the northwestern Katsina state, an area where kidnapping for ransom is common. -
USA US electoral college to meet to cast formal vote for Joe Biden as next US president The process set by law is usually a formality but has gained more attention this year due to Donald Trump’s efforts to subvert the 2020 election results. -
Earth News How fiction can persuade readers that climate change is real Catherine Bush's modern retelling of Shakespeare’s play The Tempest is a metaphor for the climate crisis. -
USA Gunman killed by police after opening fire at New York City cathedral Police shot the man dead on the steps of a landmark New York City cathedral on Sunday after he began firing two handguns at the end of a Christmas choral concert, police said.