2021-09-23

United Kingdom

BP temporarily closes forecourts due to shortage of lorry drivers

BP has temporarily closed some of its UK petrol stations due to a shortage of lorry drivers as the country struggles to keep supermarket shelves stocked.

23/09/2021

Russia

Kremlin critics join forces to challenge e-voting in Duma election

The newly formed coalition plans to organise nationwide protests against the election's outcome and file lawsuits to contest the results.

23/09/2021

France

Carlos the Jackal: Paris court upholds terrorist's third life sentence

The convicted Venezuelan terrorist known as the "Carlos the Jackal" has has his third life sentence upheld, which was handed down for a 1974 grenade attack in Paris.

23/09/2021

Living

Why has this immersive educational pop-up gone viral on social media?

The Blue Paradox, an immersive experience on the ocean plastic crisis, is only in London for a few more days after taking TikTok by storm.

23/09/2021

Culture news

James Bond star made honorary Royal Navy officer, Commander Craig

Since the series began in the 1960s, the Bond thrillers have brought welcome — though unofficial and fanciful — publicity to Britain’s military and intelligence services. Daniel Craig is the first Bond to get such an honour.

23/09/2021

Cult

Uzbekistan promotes preserving its historic heritage during Culture Week

In partnership with NAESMI

The International Forum: 'Central Asia at the Crossroads of World Civilizations' in Uzbekistan brought together some of the world’s most renowned cultural experts. It was also part of the country's larger goal to preserve and promote the region's cultural and historical heritage.

23/09/2021

My Europe Series

Locals on the deadly floods that put climate at top of election agenda

Of the 180 people that died in Germany amid record flooding in July, 133 were neighbours of the Ahr Valley.

23/09/2021

Musica

Verdi's Rigoletto marks return to normality for Royal Opera House

Antonio Pappano conducts a new version of Verdi's Rigoletto at the Royal Opera House in London, starring Carlos Alvarez in the title role of the court jester and Lisette Oropesa as his tragic daughter Gilda.

23/09/2021

Culture news

'Andy': Gus Van Sant brings Warhol's early life to musical theatre

A young Portuguese cast brings Warhol's encounters with the likes of American writer Truman Capote, actress Edie Sedgwick, art critic Clement Greenberg and musician Lou Reed to life.

23/09/2021

Ukraine

Ukraine passes law to limit oligarchs' influence on politics

The law will prevent wealthy businessmen in Ukraine from funding political parties or taking part in the privatisation of state assets.

23/09/2021

World

Jean-Claude Juncker gives his take on Merkel's European legacy

Very few politicians have been as long-serving as Angela Merkel, except perhaps Jean-Claude Juncker. We speak to the former EU Commission President about Merkel's legacy in Europe, their time spent working together and her role as chancellor over the last 16 years.

23/09/2021

Poland

EU 'closely' monitoring media in Poland after TVN24 licence extended

Poland has extended a broadcasting license to Discovery's TVN24 but also adopted a resolution against foreign ownership in Polish media companies.

23/09/2021

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Thousands of Jewish worshippers flock to the Western Wall for Sukkot

Jewish worshippers flock to the Western Wall Plaza, the holiest site at which Jews can pray, for the Sukkot festival Priestly blessing.

23/09/2021

Tech News

Why French start-ups had a record year despite COVID

Only 11 per cent of CEOs for French start-ups were women, a new report by EY shows.

23/09/2021

United Kingdom

Sabina Nessa: Police make appeal following teacher’s murder in London

Police in the UK have made a further appeal for information following the murder of a young school teacher last week.

23/09/2021

Partner content

Wakesurfing in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

Wake surfing is one of the fastest-growing sports in Dubai. Come along for the ride as we take to the water to surf, and, we also meet some of the professionals that visit the city to train in the year-round sunshine.

23/09/2021

My Europe Series

Croatia and Bosnia still locked in a land dispute over 'two pebbles'

Both claim ownership of Mali Školj and Veliki Školj, a land dispute that has rumbled on since the early 1990s.

23/09/2021

Europe News

Volkswagen Dieselgate software is 'defeat device', ECJ adviser says

The legal advice is the latest battle in the Dieselgate scandal, where some of VW's cars were polluting more than the accepted limit.

23/09/2021

United Kingdom

Woman with Down syndrome loses UK abortion law challenge

The claimants have announced that they will appeal the ruling.

23/09/2021

Greece

New migrant centre opens on the Greek island of Samos

Migrants have told Euronews conditions are better at the new facility but NGO Doctors Without Borders (MSF) said it was "nothing more than a prison for people whose only crime is seeking safety".

23/09/2021

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The world tallest Ferris wheel Ain Dubai is ready to roll

Ain Dubai Ferris wheel is the world’s largest with each glass-enclosed capsule rising up to 250 meters in the air and offering 360-degree panoramas.

23/09/2021

Italy

Man arrested over disappearance of woman who refused arranged marriage

Paris police have detained a man wanted in Italy over the disappearance of an 18-year-old woman, who had refused an arranged marriage in Pakistan.

23/09/2021

Spain

La Palma volcano: Hundreds rush to help locals left with nothing

A whole solidarity network has been set up in record time on La Palma in the Spanish Canary Islands.

23/09/2021

Nature

This animal has survived for centuries without having sex

The long term survival of animals without sexual reproduction was thought to be practically impossible - until now.

23/09/2021

Norway

Norway's Labour party holds coalition talks in bid to form government

The leaders of the Labour, Centre and Socialist Left parties have met in Oslo for coalition talks for the first time since this month's election.

23/09/2021

Ukraine

Ukraine's parliament approves new law banning anti-Semitism

Hate speech directed towards Jewish citizens, buildings, and communities will be punished under the legislation.

23/09/2021

Europe News

Apple against Brussels' bid to have one charger for all smartphones

Brussels says the move will reduce electronic waste. Apple argues it will inconvenience users. What do you think?

23/09/2021

Tech News

Xiaomi slams Lithuania report that says its devices censor users

Lithuania advised people to throw away their Xiaomi smartphones after a report found one of their mobiles had built-in censorship capabilities.

23/09/2021

Germany

Auf Wiedersehen, Angela: How Merkel has shaped Europe and Germany

Credited as Europe's crisis manager, Merkel was most well known for her role in managing the financial and migration crises. Here's a look back.

23/09/2021

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Firefighters race to protect giant sequoias in California fires

Hundreds of firefighters are battling the Windy Fire to protect several groves of giant sequoias in the United States.

23/09/2021