20 October 2021 | Euronews
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World News Russia hosts Taliban officials for high-profile Afghanistan talks Moscow pledged humanitarian aid but also called for a more inclusive government. -
Slovakia 'A political low': Slovakian President slams MP for Facebook post about her daughter Independent MP Tomáš Taraba has been accused of "attacking" the daughter of President Zuzana Čaputová on Facebook. -
Europe News Energy-intensive industries want 'compensation' for green transition side effects Peter Claes, President of the IFIEC (International Federation of Industrial Energy Consumers) Europe told Euronews that companies that use a lot of energy to make their products are bearing the brunt of increased energy costs, despite acting to reduce their carbon footprints. -
Culture news Spotify and co. under fire in UK government investigation over industry power Streaming platforms in the UK such as Spotify and Apple Music could face tough times ahead as the government looks into investigating how they run. -
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No Comment Demonstration in underwear for the former flight attendants of Alitalia Dozens of former flight attendants of the defunct Italian airline Alitalia removed their uniforms during a demonstration, wearing only underwear. -
Romania Romanian police investigate 'false' empty COVID-19 hospital claim Authorities at the hospital in Piatra-Neamț have told Euronews that their beds are never free of COVID-19 patients. -
Art Syrian refugee puppet Little Amal arrives in the UK to complete her journey The Walk With Amal initiative encourages people living in Europe to follow the puppet's 8,000km journey to safety, representing millions of young refugees. -
Culture news World's biggest book fair opens its doors in Frankfurt From 20 to 24 October, Frankfurt Book Fair will welcome visitors from all around the world, but in a smaller edition due to the pandemic. -
Europe News Soaring energy prices and Polish row over EU law to take centre stage at European summit The meeting, which will probably be Chancellor Merkel's last council, will also include discussions on trade deals, digital transformation and migration. -
Climate See how rising sea levels could sink these famous European landmarks Roughly 10 per cent of the world’s population live on land which could be submerged under the current emissions pathway. -
The Exchange COP26: Global business leaders want tangible concrete objectives to combat climate change The world’s largest businesses will meet with politicians and activists at the end of October in what’s being called a last chance to deal with the climate change crisis. -
Money Bitcoin price hits a new all-time high of over $66,000 as investors get excited over ETF Last Friday, Bitcoin surprised everyone by reaching $60,000 (€51,522). -
Tech News Facebook is reportedly planning to rebrand as it guides us into the ‘metaverse’ Amid heavy scrutiny, Facebook has reportedly decided it’s time for a new name that aligns with it’s ambitions to build the ‘metaverse’. -
Culture news Three men and a literary lady: how the Planeta Literature Prize proved that pseudonyms still work In the wake of Spain's €1 million Planeta literature Award controversy, we reflect on the authors of times past that used pen names, and why they chose to. -
Earth News Local activists in long battle to stop oil drilling on Isle of Wight UK Oil and Gas Investments wanted to drill for oil on the Isle of Wight, their plans have just been refused. -
USA Nikolas Cruz pleads guilty to 2018 Parkland school massacre in which 17 were killed A penalty trial will determine if Cruz will receive a sentence of death or life in prison without parole. -
Tech News UK fines Facebook €60 million over Giphy takeover breach "This should serve as a warning to any company that thinks it is above the law," the UK's competition body said. -
Greece Greece: Trial begins in violent death of LGBTQ activist Zacharias Kostopoulos died on September 21, 2018, at the age of 33 from injuries. Six people are on trial over his death, including four police officers. -
World News Europe's energy crisis: Continent 'too reliant on gas,' says von der Leyen The European Commission President said that a speedy transition to clean energy would make the EU less reliant on natural gas imports. -
World News Ten years on since the death of Gaddafi, how stable is Libya today? Academic Mustafa Fetouri spoke to Euronews about what has changed in the country after the end of the Gaddafi era. -
Spain ETA ten years on: The key moments that led to the end of the Spanish terror group Over 43 years, more than 800 people were killed in attacks by the Basque separatists. -
Health news Surgeons successfully test pig-to-human kidney transplant A team in New York successfully completed a three day experimental transplant of a pig kidney to a brain-dead patient. -
Culture news Quentin Tarantino receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Film Festival Quentin Tarantino receives Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Film Festival -
World News Eleven mafia suspects arrested on suspicion of luxury car tax evasion Police in Germany, Italy, and Bulgaria conducted raids against suspected members of the 'Ndrangheta mafia organisation. -
Russia Putin tells Russian workers to stay home as COVID-19 deaths reach new record Authorities announced on Wednesday that 1,028 people had died from COVID-19 over the previous 24 hours. -
Germany Germany proposes joint border patrols with Poland to curb migrants from Belarus Authorities in Germany say around 4,500 migrants have crossed from Poland without documentation since August. -
No Comment Little boy steals the scene at Pope's audience A 10-year-old boy interrupted Pope Francis' weekly audience on Wednesday after he walked on stage asking for the pontiff's white skullcap. -
Europe News Alexei Navalny wins Sakharov Prize, the EU's highest award for human rights work Navalny, one of Vladimir Putin's most prominent critics, was nominated alongside Bolivian lawyer Jeanine Áñez and the women of Afghanistan. -
Tech News Flying sushi and ice-creams: will drones be the new delivery service in Israel? Will drones soon replace delivery drivers on bicycles or scooters? In Israel, flying machines are on their way to carrying takeaway food and medical equipment. -
Ecotech Heat pumps: UK households can get £5000 to replace gas boilers The UK government is funding heat pumps for 90,000 homes, so is this green technology right for you? -
Romania Romanian MPs fail to support new government proposal of Dacian Ciolos The vote result risks prolonging Romania's ongoing political crisis amid an acute surge of coronavirus cases. -
World News Fossil fuel production twice as high as needed to meet Paris goals Many oil and gas producers plan on increasing production and several coal producers are planning on continuing or increasing production, a UN-backed report said. -
Destinations Córdoba: ‘The city of flowers’ is back in bloom after COVID break The Spanish city of Córdoba welcomes the return of top floral designers for annual international flower competition. -
Health news Why the anti-COVID pill molnupiravir by Merck could be a game-changer for vaccine equity A new antiviral pill that has been shown to treat COVID-19 in high-risk patients is seeking authorisation. -
No Comment India: Building collapse and rescue operations after deadly floods. Rescue workers evacuate residents as floods wreak havoc in Uttarakhand, northern India. -
Mobility All aboard except the driver? A fully autonomous train takes to the tracks in Germany Hamburg scored a world first when they unveiled an autonomous train as part of a €60 million modernisation project for its S-Bahn. -
Residences Review: London’s new late night lounge is a sexy spot for cocktail lovers We spent an evening in London’s new late night cocktail bar. Here’s our verdict. -
Earth News Fossil fuel giant Total has known about climate threat since 1971, say scientists A study published today shows the company knowingly downplayed its role in the climate crisis. -
Food and Drink London's Theatre Royal is bringing sticky, decadent Regency-era afternoon tea back to the West End One of London's oldest theatres has launched a new afternoon tea menu taking inspiration from Regency-era dining - expect meaty pies and custard filled buns. -
United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth accepts medical advice to rest, cancels Northern Ireland trip The palace said the 95-year-old monarch is “in good spirits and is disappointed that she will no longer be able to visit Northern Ireland." -
France Sex tape trial involving French football stars Benzema and Valbuena opens Benzema, 33, is accused of blackmailing Valbuena alongside four others and faces a five-year prison sentence and a €75,000 fine if found guilty. -
Destinations Half-term holidays: 7 family-friendly European breaks that won't break the bank With the UK half-term starting this week, Europe's holiday hotspots are in demand. But where are the best budget destinations? -
Health news Alcohol is one of the biggest risks for breast cancer, warns World Health Organization There is no safe level of alcohol consumption and the risk of breast cancer increases with each unit of alcohol per day, the WHO has warned. -
Money This French daily newspaper sold as an NFT. Is this the media’s future? French newspaper “20 Minutes” has documented all the stages of this digital epic through a series of articles entitled "Diary of an NFT" and was sold at a charity auction on Tuesday evening. -
Germany Two ex-soldiers arrested in Germany accused of forming mercenary group German police detained two former soldiers on Wednesday who are alleged to have attempted to form a mercenary group with the aim of intervening in the military conflict in Yemen. -
Ukraine US defence secretary underlines support for eastern Europe "The security and stability of the Black Sea are in the US's national interest and are critical to the security of NATO's eastern flank," Austin said. -
No Comment Sea-Watch rescues 412 migrants in Mediterranean A ship of the humanitarian group Sea-Watch rescued dozens of migrants in the Mediterranean over 2 days. -
No Comment A festival of light: Baku’s spectacular 3D projection show For three days, Baku became a stage for the immortal creations of one of the greatest poets and masters of all times, Nizami Ganjavi. -
India More than 100 dead and dozens missing in floods in India and Nepal More than 100 people have died after days of flooding and landslides which swept away roads and homes in India and Nepal, authorities said. -
The Kitchen Nino Mosca's five-Ps Pasta: pumpkin, peperoncino, parsley, parmigiano and pepper | The Kitchen In the Neapolitan dialect, pumpkin is called Cocozza (from Latin Cucutia) and there is a variety called Zucca Lunga Napoletana (Cucozza Zuccarina, in dialect) which has a characteristic sweet and musky taste. -
United Kingdom UK health leaders call for ‘Plan B’ to avoid winter COVID-19 crisis Health leaders have called on the British government to introduce ‘Plan B’ measures to avoid a COVID-19 crisis this winter. -
Syria Roadside bombs hit military bus in Syrian capital, kill 14 Two roadside bombs exploded near a bus carrying military troops in Damascus, killing 14 people and wounding others, Syrian TV reported. -
Earth News 'It just tastes great': I tried the new McPlant burger and this is what I thought My verdict on McDonald’s first-ever vegan meat burger, which launched in over 250 outlets in the UK this month. -
Moments This giant puppet is walking in the shoes of a young refugee crossing Europe Little Amal is a 3.5-metre-tall puppet of a young refugee girl. She is stopping in Paris on her way to the UK. -
Austria Austria: Manhunt underway for driver of van holding two dead migrants Police are searching for the driver of a van in Austria which was found to contain nearly 30 people crammed into a small space, two of whom had died. -
USA Committee votes to hold former Trump aide Steve Bannon in contempt A Congressional Committee investigating the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol has voted to hold the former White House advisor in contempt after he refused to appear before them.