26 October 2021 | Euronews
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Culture news Russia and France extend Champagne label row into 2022 Since July 2, a modification of the Russian law obliges the distributors of champagne to exchange the prestigious title of "champagne" for that of "sparkling wine" on the label of the bottles written in Cyrillic. -
Health news US expert panel backs Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11 A US advisory committee backed the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for children ages five to 11, clearing the way for the vaccine to become available to millions of children. -
Lifestyle Rotting trees and wine distilleries: The six smelliest cities in Europe From Venetian canals to Parisian sewers - travelling across the continent can be a real assault on your senses. -
World News Record daily COVID deaths in Russia and Ukraine amid low vaccinations Russia reported a record daily number of deaths due to COVID-19 on Tuesday as the virus continues to surge in Eastern Europe where low vaccination rates have allowed it to spread quickly. -
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World News COP26 is just around the corner. Here's what needs to happen | View European nations need to lead the way in fairer, more just and ambitious climate negotiations in Glasgow next week, says Climate Action Network Europe's new director Chiara Martinelli. -
Germany Dismissed: Germany's Merkel becomes caretaker chancellor Angela Merkel received her formal dismissal certificate from the post of chancellor after 16 years in office. -
Portugal Portugal faces snap elections after MPs reject budget Portuguese MPs have rejected the proposed 2022 state budget, leading to the likelihood of an early election. -
Belgium Belgium extends mask-wearing as COVID cases rise but rules out boosters for most Belgian PM Alexander De Croo told Euronews that they would only give booster jabs to those who are vulnerable to COVID-19 as healthcare workers in some countries are not yet vaccinated. -
Culture news Lyon hosts new exhibition by Evaristo Estivill, a Spanish exile turned painter Displayed on the walls of the Fort de Vaise at the Renaud Foundation, the exhibition has been sponsored by the Consulate of Spain in Lyon. -
Lifestyle Smells like witch spirit: Ancient myths and their scented sorceresses What does a witch smell like, and why would you deliberately perfume yourself like one? -
Hungary Five takeaways from Hungarian PM Viktor Orban's meeting with French far-right leader Le Pen The two far-right politicians played down their differences and found common ground in virulent attacks against the European Union's "hegemony." -
Europe News MEPs want further investigations into misuse of EU funds in Slovakia The murder of investigative journalist Jan Kuciak three years ago helped shine a spotlight on shady agricultural fund dealings in Slovakia. -
Money Climate tech startups raise a record €27,5 billion and Europe is the fastest growing region As the UN’s climate conference COP 26 approaches, who are the top climate tech startups? -
World The couple behind BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine win a Princess of Asturias Award You may not know their names, but you definitely know the fruits of their labour. Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci, the scientists behind BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine join the group of researchers to receive a Princess of Asturias Award for their contribution to the virus' vaccines. -
United Kingdom Owen Paterson: UK Conservative MP faces suspension for breaching lobbying rules Britain’s parliamentary standards watchdog said that the Tory MP Owen Paterson should be suspended from the House of Commons. -
Earth News The Queen won't attend COP26 after recent hospital stay Queen Elizabeth II will no longer be in attendance at next week's COP26 climate summit in Glasgow. -
No Comment Nicaraguans travel to Honduras on horses to receive Covid-19 vaccine Nicaraguans travel to Honduras on horses to receive Covid-19 vaccine -
World News EU health agency warns flu season could be severe for elderly Early indicators suggest that the upcoming flu season could be severe for the elderly, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control said. -
Cinema The El Gouna Film Festival - An evolution of Arab Cinema The 5th El Gouna Film Festival in Egypt showcased the best of Arab cinema whilst attracting international submissions and talent from across the globe. -
My Europe Series Fear and loathing in Tbilisi as homophobic attack pain remains raw ILGA Europe ranked Georgia 32 out of 49 countries in the region over progress around LGBT issues. -
Climate Australia sets climate targets but vows to keep coal mines operating for as long as possible Widely seen as a climate laggard, Australia is one of the world's largest coal and gas exporters. -
Culture news Black History by boat: Cruise along the Thames celebrates Britain's hidden culture Any cruise along the Thames will take you past some of London's most famous landmarks, but this boat trip is different. -
Culture news Luxury Watches: How brand strength rather than brand size can win the day at GPHG Eighty-four watches are vying to be recognised the best in one of the 14 categories and for the most distinguished prize, the Aiguille d'Or. "Winning a GPHG prize in one of the categories represents a triple reward," says Brice Lechevalier. -
Culture news That's a wrap for the 5th edition of El Gouna Film Festival The festival ended with 'Feathers' and 'The Blind Man Who Did Not Want to See Titanic' nabbing the top prizes. -
Health news How the world can be more prepared for the next pandemic At the World Health Summit 2021 in Berlin, experts discussed lessons to be learned from the COVID pandemic, and how to implement them to better prepare for the next ones to come. -
Culture news Why Paul McCartney is giving up on signing fan autographs after six decades The British music icon would rather have a conversation with diehards over being asked to sign random bits of paper. -
Climate 'We have a moral responsibility': Meet the photographers opening our eyes to the climate crisis We spoke with four photographers who use their work to showcase the damage being done to our planet - and the vital need to protect it. -
Moments Watch the world's largest pumpkins compete at these California championships A Washington State grower has claimed the top prize at a California pumpkin weigh-off. -
Myanmar Myanmar: Aung San Suu Kyi's trial seriously abridges free and fair standards, says HRW Human Rights Watch says gag orders have been imposed on the deposed leader's lawyers and information on her trial is hard to come by. -
Ocean Coral reefs: the fight to save the ocean's food factories The world's coral reefs are dying due to warming oceans and pollution. Ocean explores what's been done to preserve and bring coral back to life. -
Europe News Europe's energy crisis: EU countries dismiss Spain's calls for market intervention Spain has been pushing for a change in the current rules to decouple the prices of electricity and natural gas. -
Mobility Astronomers may have discovered the first planet outside of our galaxy A Saturn-sized exoplanet might have been discovered by astronomers using Nasa's Chandra X-Ray Telescope. -
Germany First aider dies of injuries five years after 2016 Berlin Christmas market attack An organisation representing relatives of the victims has called for the man's name to be added to a memorial to the attack. -
Earth News COP26: UN report reveals we are still on track for 'climate catastrophe' Net-zero pledges and cuts to methane emissions could still provide hope if countries act quickly. -
Netherlands Scores arrested in one of 'biggest global crackdowns' on dark web Several of those arrested were "high-value targets", Europol said. -
Spain Europe's energy crisis: Why it's not just Spain's poor fearing a rise in electricity bills Charities are calling for governments to increase social aid and issue bans on disconnections so those who can't afford their bills aren't left in the dark. -
Culture news A €4 million piece of paper: Why the world's first postal stamp is worth it Its owner believes the ungummed stamp symbolises the beginning of mass communication and is worth ten times what he bought it for. The sale will take place at Sotheby's London next month. -
The Cube Jair Bolsonaro sanctioned by social media companies for COVID vaccine misinformation YouTube said it had suspended the Brazilian President for one week, while Facebook and Instagram have removed his live broadcast from last week. -
Travel News The EU 'pingdemic': Fully-jabbed Europeans forced to self-isolate in UK Despite recognising overseas vaccines, the UK is still making tourists isolate for 10 days through its tracing service. -
Greece Three children among victims as migrant dinghy sinks near Greek island of Chios At least three migrant children have died after a dinghy capsized near the coast of Turkey, according to Greek authorities. -
Culture news Adele announces two gigantic homecoming gigs in London after 5-year drought The British singer has announced two huge London shows to accompany the release of 2021's most anticipated album, 30. -
Ukraine Kyiv hails Dutch court decision to return Crimean archaeological treasure to Ukraine In what Kyiv hailed as a "victory", a Dutch court ruled a trove of cultural treasures from Crimea should be handed to the Ukrainian government. -
Destinations These are the 4 most unusual ski destinations in Europe From Greece to Scotland, these unique ski resorts deserve your attention. -
Tech News Italian, French airports create company for flying taxi infrastructure, making it easier to city hop It will be used to deploy battery-powered aircraft that can take off and land vertically, offering a new way for travellers to beat traffic and hop between cities. -
No Comment Women protest the world's 'silence' over crisis in Afghanistan Women protest the world's 'silence' over crisis in Afghanistan -
Germany Germany's newly elected Bundestag meets for first time since election The German parliament is expected to elect Baerbel Bas of the centre-left Social Democrats as its new speaker. -
No Comment Children in Venezuela return to in-person classes After more than 18 months of receiving online education, children returned to in-person classes Monday under special protocols to avoid the spread of COVID-19. -
Hungary Orban vs Le Pen: Why is Hungary's PM meeting the French far-right leader in Budapest? Orban and Le Pen will hold a joint press conference from Budapest at 15:00 CEST. -
Conscious Travel Less screen time, more family time? These holidays for teenagers are a parent’s best friend If your teenager is a budding documentary maker or archaeologist in the making, Black Tomato’s new Field Trip collection has the perfect holiday for the whole family. -
United Kingdom Brexit: UK reiterates demand to end ECJ role ahead of latest talks over Northern Ireland Protocol "We cannot have the courts of one side settling disputes between us," UK Brexit Secretary David Frost said on Monday. -
Nature Guardians of the northern white rhino: The world’s most endangered species With no male northern white rhinos left on the planet, Fatu and Najin bear the burden of the continuation of their entire species. -
Japan Japan's Princess Mako loses royal status by marrying a commoner The Imperial House Law allows only male succession. Female members of the royal family must renounce their royal status when they marry a commoner. -
Sudan Sudan coup: UN set for emergency meeting after military seize power Sudan’s military seized power Monday, arresting Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok and other officials of the transitional government.