2021-10-12

World News

IMF's board approves allowing Georgieva to remain as head

The International Monetary Fund expressed “full confidence” in its managing director on Tuesday in response to allegations that World Bank staff were pressured to change business rankings for China in an effort to placate Beijing.

12/10/2021

Travel News

Green passes are needed to travel around these European countries

We compiled a list of all the places that ask tourists and residents for a vaccine pass to enter hospitality venues or public transport.

12/10/2021

Romania

Why Romania's new PM-designate could face a winter of discontent

Even if Dacian Cioloș can win the support of parliament - which is doubtful - he has an unenviable task ahead, analysts say.

12/10/2021

No Comment

Washington grower wins California "Super Bowl" of pumpkin

A Washington State grower won this year's 48th Safeway World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off, held in Half Moon Bay, California.

12/10/2021

The Kitchen

Thomas Lemaire's recipe for smoked salmon tart & herbs| The Kitchen

"Herbs are an important part of the history of French gastronomy," says Lyon chef Thomas Lemaire. "Everything is always better with a few herbs."

12/10/2021

My Europe Series

As Montenegro turns on itself, its new government doubles down

The tiny Balkan state has been wracked by instability and division since elections last year.

12/10/2021

Culture news

New Superman comes out as bisexual in forthcoming comic

It comes as other comic books are embracing diversity.

12/10/2021

No Comment

Retrospective celebrates 25 years of Ron Mueck sculpture

A new exhibition celebrating 25 years of sculpture by artist Ron Mueck is opening in London's Thaddaeus Ropac gallery.

12/10/2021

France

France to ban plastic packaging for 30 fruit and vegetables

Around 37% of fruit and vegetables are currently sold in plastic packaging, the government said.

12/10/2021

Russia

What is Russia's role in Europe's natural gas crisis?

Vladimir Putin suggested that Russia could supply more natural gas, which resulted in a fall in prices in the market.

12/10/2021

Ecotech

How are artificial glaciers helping farmers tackle the climate crisis?

In northern India, these fake glaciers are helping Kashmiri farmers battle a dry season caused by climate change.

12/10/2021

United Kingdom

UK 'waited too long' to impose COVID-19 lockdown: report

A parliamentary report said that hesitancy to impose an unpopular lockdown meant that Britain's government missed the opportunity to contain the virus.

12/10/2021

Ecotech

What is the hydrogen revolution taking place in the Netherlands?

Big players in the green hydrogen sector met in Amsterdam at the World Hydrogen Congress and this is what happened.

12/10/2021

Nature

Rare pink dolphins saved by high-tech fishermen in the Amazon

Scientists in the Amazon are enlisting local fishermen to help track the pink river dolphins that were once their prey.

12/10/2021

Iraq

Muqtada al-Sadr set to win Iraq's parliamentary vote

Populist Shi'ite cleric Muqtada al-Sadr has won Iraq's parliamentary elections, according to initial results.

12/10/2021

World News

COVID-19 pandemic has forced 100 million into poverty, UN chief says

Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said people living in conflict-affected and poor countries are suffering most of all.

12/10/2021

Belgium

World Coming Out Day: 'You can tell no-one... they can even kill you'

A Togolese girl who fled her home country due to her sexual orientation describes her experience to Euronews.

12/10/2021

France

'It's easier to be illegal': French MP on why migrants head for UK

Calais area politicians blame the UK for lax labour laws that attract illegal migration, responding to UK criticism that the French aren't doing enough to stop Channel crossings.

12/10/2021

Culture news

Ancient winemaking complex unearthed in central Israel

Jon Seligman, one of the directors of the excavation, said the wine made in the area was known as “Gaza” wine and exported across the region.

12/10/2021

Italy

Calls grow in Italy to ban far-right Forza Nuova after demo violence

Some political parties are calling for Forza Nuova to be dissolved following Saturday's violence at anti-health pass protests in which the far-right group was implicated.

12/10/2021