28 January 2021 | Euronews
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United Kingdom Novavax COVID-19 vaccine appears 89% effective in UK study While the Novavax vaccine study is still ongoing, initial results show it is nearly 96% effective against the older coronavirus and nearly 86% effective against the new variant circulating in the UK. -
USA GameStop stock surge: Are Wall Street wolves getting a taste of their own medicine? GameStop has become the focus of Wall Street since its stock price surged by more than a thousand percentage points in recent weeks thanks to amateur traders on Reddit. -
Russia Navalny warns Russian regime ‘you won’t succeed’ as court rejects appeal for release The opposition leader used his court appearance to tell the Russian government: “Yes, you have the power now to put me in handcuffs, but it's not going to last forever.” -
Sweden Sweden: One student injured in knife incident at Fridhemsberg school Authorities have arrested a suspect in their 20s on suspicion of preparing acts of murder and arson. -
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World News Botticelli masterpiece sells for record-breaking $92.2 million at auction The 15th-century portrait achieved the highest ever price for an Old Master painting at Sotheby's. -
World News Asylum 'under attack' at Europe's borders, UN refugee agency says “With so few arrivals to Europe, this should be a manageable situation. It is regrettable that the issue of asylum remains politicised and divisive despite such declining numbers," said UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection Gillian Triggs. -
World News A new era of re-invention can emerge out of this pandemic | View The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute believes the world in 2021 has a chance to embrace an era of re-invention – a Neo-Renaissance – similar to the grandiose period of history stretching through the 14th and 17th centuries. -
No Comment Boris Johnson travels to hospital laboratory in Glasgow amid lockdown Prime Minister Boris Johnson travelled to Scotland on Thursday to laud the rapid rollout of coronavirus vaccines across the United Kingdom -
Europe News Will the Netherlands fill the English-speaking vacuum for Erasmus students post-Brexit? Britain's decision to withdraw from the Erasmus student exchange programme has left many university pupils upset, but the Netherlands is now emerging as a new alternative to the UK. -
Germany Germany considers stopping flights from countries with COVID variants The country is set to take "drastic measures" to stop the spread of coronavirus variants, with plans to stop flights from the UK, Brazil, South Africa and Portugal. -
World “Dream Big”, how Tony Parker accomplished the impossible We speak to world-famous basketball player, Tony Parker, about his successful career in the NBA and his future projects to help today’s youth. -
Travel News Travel websites took the biggest traffic hit in 2020 After a year where travel ground to a halt, online traffic is back on the rise. -
Musica Previously unknown Mozart piece enthuses Mozart week Famous pianist, Seong-Jin Cho, gives the world premiere of a recently discovered Mozart piano solo, 'Allegro in D - K.626b/16, during Mozart week at the Salzburg Mozarteum Foundation. -
My Europe Series Croatia opens its doors to digital nomads with a special visa Meet Melissa Paul, the first person to take advantage of the country's new scheme for digital workers. -
Earth News Why is Finland’s coldest town bidding to host the Summer Olympics? Salla's bid has an important message about climate change that the town wants to send to the world. -
Cry Like A Boy Man-up about menstruation | View Mustapha Ben Messaoud, chief of Field Operations and Emergency for UNICEF Afghanistan, reflects upon the importance to dismantle the social norms that suggest men cannot talk about periods. -
Europe News EU stuck between a rock and a hard place on vaccine rollout, says Finland's ex-PM Alexander Stubb "The problem for the European Commission is going to be once the rollout happens, it's not going to get the credit. The member states ... are going to take the credit," said Finland's ex-PM Alexander Stubb -
France France reports around 2,000 daily cases of new variants as nation waits on new restrictions France's health minister said that although the 6 pm curfew is having an effect, infections are still rising. -
Explore Tokyo: Japan's city garden In this edition of Transforming Tokyo, we look at how nature projects are turning Japan's capital into a city full of rooftop gardens, parks and green zones. -
Conscious Travel This Swiss resort may hold the secret to living longer Could 'biohacking' help you live a longer, healthier life? -
Belarus Belarus referred to the United Nations over jailing of journalists Data shows Belarus was the most dangerous country in Europe for journalists in 2020. -
France Customers 'will be fined' after Nice restaurant flouts COVID rules by serving lunch Restaurant owner Christophe Wilson defiantly served lunch to dozens of people in defiance of pandemic restrictions in the French Riviera City. -
Germany Bodo Ramelow: German state governor under fire for 'Little Merkel' comment and Candy Crush admission Bodo Ramelow has been widely criticised for referring to the German Chancellor as "Little Merkel" during an online event and admitting to playing mobile games during COVID-19 meetings. -
Ecotech Lab grown wood could mean no more deforestation, say scientists The wood can be manipulated to take any shape meaning that a table could theoretically be grown fully formed. -
Europe News EU migration chief welcomes Frontex suspension of operations in Hungary EU migration chief welcomes the decision of Frontex to suspend operations in Hungary -
United Kingdom COVID-19: UK steps up travel restrictions to crack down on rule flouters 'Going on holiday is not a valid reason to travel', said UK home secretary Priti Patel. -
Euronews Debates Euronews Debates: Can the EU Green Deal empower business and consumer change? We'll be asking some of Europe’s biggest industrial leaders about applying the Green Deal in the real world. -
Conscious Travel Four life-changing wellness retreats around the world From Qatar to Germany, here are the best resorts for when you need to reset and recharge -
France Frenchman Yannick Bestaven clinches Vendée Globe solo round-the-world race in dramatic finish Times bonuses and crashes: Bestaven won the race thanks to time banked after competitor Boris Hermann collided with a fishing trawler on the home stretch. -
Earth News 'We can't wait any longer': Joe Biden signs executive orders to address climate crisis The directives aim to offset the worst effects of global warming, and include plans to conserve land and water, double offshore wind energy, and move to an all-electric federal vehicle fleet. -
Moments A winter fairytale: Journeying into the heart of the Harz Mountains Rachael Davies goes back in time with an old-fashioned train trip into northern Germany's rugged mountain region. -
World News Emotet: European authorities help uncover world's 'most dangerous' criminal hacking network Police in six European countries were involved in a joint operation to take control of Internet servers used by a malware network known as Emotet. -
Germany German prosecutors charge woman with planning far-right attack on Muslims and politicians Prosecutors allege that the woman started planning bomb attack last year and was held xenophobic and extreme-right views. -
Germany Walter Lübcke: Right-wing extremist Stephan Ernst handed life sentence for murder of pro-migrant MP Stephan Ernst was convicted for shooting dead a pro-migrant regional politician at his home in 2019. An alleged accomplice was given a suspended sentence. -
Earth News Meet the TikTok stars using viral videos to save the planet EcoTok has harnessed the video sharing app to help Gen Z to see themselves in climate related careers.