2020-12-21

USA

Joe Biden has COVID-19 vaccine on live TV to demonstrate its safety

US president-elect urged all Americans to take the vaccine when it becomes available to them

21/12/2020

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Dozens detained in Minsk as Belarusian protesters use new tactics

Dozens of people were detained in the Belarusian capital on Sunday during anti-government protests, which have raged for over four months in the country.

21/12/2020

Romania

Romania: Three pro-European parties come together to form a government

After elections on December 6, the three pro-European parties have agreed to form a coalition in Romania.

21/12/2020

United Kingdom

Watch: 'Shop as normal,' Johnson tells UK citizens amid shortage fears

The British Prime Minister says he discussed the issue of a ban on travel from the UK with French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday afternoon and that they "understood" each other.

21/12/2020

Travel News

Café de Paris fans ‘gutted’ after iconic London venue shuts for good

The legendary nightclub which once played host to Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra, has been decimated by Covid-19.

21/12/2020

My Europe Series

Europe's major ports are ready for Brexit. Here's how they did it

Europe's major ports have used the last four years wisely to prepare for every eventuality when the UK becomes a third country.

21/12/2020

Moments

The Great Conjunction: The stars are about to literally align

To conclude what has been a truly extraordinary year, we’re about to witness the ‘great conjunction’ - a phenomenon which hasn't been seen in 800 years.

21/12/2020

Smart Regions

Brussels' most sustainable pool is going down swimmingly

In partnership with the European Commission

The Free University of Brussels has created a pool that uses technology to help minimise its impact on the environment. It produces less CO2 emissions, uses less energy, less water and it's revolutionising the swimming experience.

21/12/2020

My Europe Series

How the crisis in Belarus is politicising a new wave of street artists

They engage in a cat-and-mouse game with authorities who paint over their work often just hours after it's been created.

21/12/2020

United Kingdom

US charges Libyan man over Lockerbie bombing 32 years on

The Justice Department revealed charges accusing a Libyan bomb expert in the 1988 explosion of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, an attack that killed 259 people in the air and an additional 11 on the ground.

21/12/2020

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Keeping track of snowfall in a changing climate

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Tourism, energy production and water supplies are all tightly connected to snow availability. In a context of climate change, keeping an eye on snowfall is ever more important.

21/12/2020

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French music programme puts children in orchestra for free

A musical education programme has been taking orchestras to neighbourhoods where conservatory seems out of reach.

21/12/2020

United Kingdom

COVID-19 and Brexit: two crises raise British food shortage fears

Retailers say certain fresh food items could run out within the week if cross-Channel trading does not resume soon.

21/12/2020

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Beirut residents release lanterns to remember victims of Beirut blast

Lebanese people released lanterns in Beirut's Gemmayzeh neighbourhood during the the lighting of a symbolic Christmas tree.

21/12/2020

Denmark

Denmark to dig up millions of culled mink over pollution fears

Over 15.4 million minks have been slaughtered so far over fears of a coronavirus mutation, of which 4 million mink were buried in large ditches. They are now at risk of being a biohazard and will be dug up, the government said.

21/12/2020

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Global challenges turn to constructive solutions for all

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Business Line looks at how innovative business opportunties are arising from plastic waste, the search for a COVID-19 vaccine and shops going digital due to pandemic restrictions.

21/12/2020

Russia

Navalny poisoning: Russia slams retaliatory sanctions on EU officials

The Kremlin mantains it didn't poison Alexei Navalny, saying the activist suffers from 'persecution delirium'.

21/12/2020

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Paris court to decide on closure of theatres and cinemas amid pandemic

Theatre professionals protested against the closure of art venues after non-essential shops in France reopened.

21/12/2020

Bulgaria

Bulgaria awaits COVID-19 vaccine delivery as new cases rise

Bulgaria's vaccination programme will see health professionals who are working in hospitals in large cities receive the jab first.

21/12/2020

United Kingdom

Two men convicted of killing 39 migrants found dead in truck container

Two men convicted in UK of killing 39 migrants found dead in truck container last year

21/12/2020

World News

Watch: European Commission approves Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine

This is a "true European success story" says head of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen.

21/12/2020

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New hacking scams - Here's how to avoid them

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Ethical Hackers explain how cyber scams have become more sophisticated since lockdown. Online safety is important, here are tips on how to remain safe.

21/12/2020

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Blossom Chaat - Changing the perception of Indian food

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Chef Himanshu Saini creates recipes to widen the world's perception of Indian food.

21/12/2020

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Students tackle global issues with innovation

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Using animal scale design to prevent impact injuries on humans, and utilising food waste to reduce the effect of plastic on the environment, are just some ways in which students are tackling global problems.

21/12/2020

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Cooking at -196 Celsius

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Subzero oven - The creation of ice cream using nitrogen

21/12/2020

Germany

Perpetrator of anti-semitic attack in Germany gets life in prison

The verdict is in: the perpetrator of the anti-semitic attack in Halle, Germany gets life in prison

21/12/2020

Travel News

7 best winter destinations in Europe

The continent has a wealth of diverse destinations whether you are looking for winter sun or ancient monuments.

21/12/2020

World News

The Great Conjunction: Jupiter and Saturn align closest in centuries

The planets pass each other in their respective orbits around the Sun every 20 Earth years, they haven't been this close in the sky since 1623.

21/12/2020

USA

Joe Biden to receive coronavirus vaccine live on TV to boost uptake

While it is unclear if Donald Trump will have the vaccine, president-elect Joe Biden will be vaccinated live on TV on Monday to help boost the largest vaccination programme in US history.

21/12/2020

Earth News

Coconut bacon: What is it and why should you make it for Christmas?

Instagram chef Rachel Ama shares her recipe for this vegan bacon substitute.

21/12/2020