19 January 2021 | Euronews
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Israel 'Vaccine apartheid': Palestinians left behind as Israel sprints ahead with COVID vaccinations The World Health Organization has raised "concerns" about the unequal distribution of coronavirus vaccines in the country. -
The Cube Turkey bans advertising on Twitter and Pinterest under social media law NGOs have warned that social networks risk "becoming instruments of state censorship" in Turkey under the legislation. -
Italy Italy crisis: Giuseppe Conte's government survives Senate confidence vote Giuseppe Conte's government has survived a no-confidence vote in the Italian Senate after winning a similar vote in the lower house on Monday. -
Switzerland Switzerland urges voters to reject referendum on banning burqas The Swiss government has called for voters to reject a proposal to ban full facial coverings such as burqas and niqabs at a referendum in March. -
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Russia Russia rebuffs calls from West to release Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny from detention The opposition figure returned to Russia on Sunday five months after he arrived for treatment and convalescence in Germany for nerve agent poisoning. -
Travel News What are the travel restrictions between Europe and the US right now? We bring you the latest information on travel restrictions between Europe and the USA -
Spain Storm Filomena: Spain declares Madrid and 7 other regions disaster zones as flood warning issued The announcement comes as Madrid's regional government also warned of an increased risk of flooding in the city from melted snow. -
USA Biden inauguration: Five key things that make this ceremony different from the previous ones Joe Biden's inauguration is happening at a time of increased polarisation in the US and amid a pandemic that has killed more than 370,000 Americans. -
My Europe Series What are the real reasons behind Bosnia's migrant crisis? The crisis climaxed before Christmas after pictures emerged of migrants freezing in snow-covered makeshift tents near the Bosnia-Croatia border. -
No Comment Italy's Mount Etna spews rocks and lava in volcanic explosions Explosions from Mount Etna, Europe's largest active volcano, sent lava rocks flying into the air and left orange streams oozing down the slopes. -
Earth News Global campaign to ban trophy hunting is 'simplistic and inaccurate' Scientists claim the practice has beneficial effects on conservation and wildlife protection. -
No Comment Russians submerge in frozen waters to mark Epiphany The Russian President takes part in a traditional Orthodox ritual to mark the feast of Epiphany every year. -
Travel News What is a vaccine passport and which countries are using them? Here are the countries in Europe and beyond who have started implementing a 'vaccine passport' for travellers. -
Germany Germany mulls further COVID restrictions over new variant fears German Chancellor Angela Merkel is meeting with regional leaders on Tuesday to discuss imposing stricter measures to reduce COVID-19 transmission. -
Germany Face masks: What's the difference between a cloth one and an FFP2? As authorities in southern Germany and in Austria make FFP2 masks mandatory on public transport and in shops, we ask an expert what difference these masks make. -
Italy Italy's fragile government will continue despite turmoil, says expert "This is going to remain a fragile government based on a rather brittle majority," said political scientist Giovanni Orsina -
Europe News EU aims to vaccinate at least 80% of healthcare workers and older citizens by March "We can soon start to see the beginning of the end of the pandemic," said health commissioner Stella Kyriakides in a statement. -
United Kingdom UK reports 1,610 deaths from COVID-19, the highest daily figure in pandemic so far The UK recorded 1,610 deaths from COVID-19 on Tuesday. -
Europe News Europe 'not off the hook' with Biden on defence spending, says former NATO chief Rasmussen EU Leaders may be relieved that Biden will do whatever it takes to restore traditional transatlantic ties but this doesn't mean that U.S. priorities will dramatically change. For Rasmussen, China, as rising power, is the biggest challenge. -
World News How did US President Donald Trump impact Europe during his four years in office? Donald Trump's unpredictability and America First policy have shaken the post-WWII global order and strained relations between Western allies. -
World News Boeing 737 Max aircraft set be cleared to resume flights in Europe next week The aircraft was grounded worldwide in March 2019 after two deadly crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia. -
No Comment Armed gun lobbyists give security officials pause for thought ahead of inauguration Rival heavily armed groups were gathering near government buildings in Richmond, Virginia, ahead of planned protests against Wednesday's inauguration of President-elect Joe Biden in Washington. Lobby Day brings Second Amendment protesters to Richmond every year. -
United Kingdom Trump baby blimp retired to museum ahead of Biden inauguration A six-metre-high blimp depicting a nappy-wearing baby Donald Trump has been added to the Museum of London's collection. -
United Kingdom Brexit red tape: UK ports demand government help for fish exporters Boris Johnson has promised a compensation fund for seafood exporters hit by post-Brexit bureaucracy, but describes their difficulties as "teething problems". -
No Comment Flags replace people on National Mall for Biden's inauguration In normal times, people pack out the National Mall to watch the presidential inauguration. Amid the COVID pandemic, flags are taking centre stage. -
France France's life expectancy falls because of COVID pandemic, data reveals France's life expectancy at birth dropped by six months for men and five months for women in 2020 compared to the previous year. -
World News Most Europeans say US political system is broken despite onset of new administration A new survey found that six in ten Europeans think the US political system is broken and one in three say the US cannot be trusted after Trump's presidency. -
United Kingdom One in eight in England had had COVID-19 by December, new data shows According to the ONS, 12.7 per cent of the population in England would have tested positive for COVID-19 antibodies by the end of 2020. -
Belarus Belarus: World men's ice hockey championship pulls out of Minsk over security issues The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) said "it is currently impossible to ensure the welfare of teams, spectators and officials while holding a World Championship in Belarus." -
World Has Eurostar 'fallen through the cracks' of the transport bailout safety net? The company that operates the Eurostar rail service between the UK and mainland Europe has called for a UK government bailout following a collapse in travel. The train operator runs daily services through the Channel Tunnel between London, Paris and Brussels. -
Ireland Irish hospital apologises after leftover COVID-19 vaccines given to staff relatives Ministers in Ireland have asked for an investigation after spare COVID-19 vaccines were given to some relatives of staff at a Dublin maternity hospital. -
USA In pictures: US presidential inaugurations from Lincoln to Obama From mid-19th Century to present day: the US presidential election recorded on camera over three centuries. -
USA US transfer of power: Washington DC gears up for an inauguration like no other When Joe Biden takes the oath of office, he'll do so in a city under siege - not from a foreign enemy but from angry supporters of Donald Trump. -
USA Being First Lady was 'greatest honour', Melania Trump says as she bids farewell Melania Trump said the past four years have been "unforgettable" and urged Americans to "be passionate in everything you do but always remember that violence is never the answer and will never be justified". -
Italy Italy's Senate to hold crucial vote to determine future of Giuseppe Conte's government Italy's prime minister is fighting for political survival after former leader Matteo Renzi pulled his party's support from the government. -
Guatemala Guatemala troops and police break up caravan of weary migrants trying to reach US Some migrants threw rocks while authorities pushed the caravan back down the road with their riot shields. Migrants with children were more gently prodded back the way they had come. -
USA Biden inauguration: Anxiety in Washington evident as false alarm interrupts rehearsal The U.S. Capitol briefly locked down, illustrating the fear that has gripped the city since the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection by pro-Trump rioters and prompted extraordinary security measures.