27 October 2021 | Euronews
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World News France to return looted treasures to Benin The "Abomey Treasures," were stolen by the French army in 1892. -
Netherlands 'Suicide powder' may have killed dozens in the Netherlands, say prosecutors Only strict medically-approved assisted suicide is legal in the Netherlands. -
Luxembourg Luxembourg PM Xavier Bettel admits plagiarising university dissertation An online report has said the more than "three-quarters" of Bettel's postgraduate dissertation was written without proper citation. -
Sport 'This shouldn't be news': Australian footballer Josh Cavallo comes out as gay Josh Cavallo has received global support after becoming the only active male top-flight footballer to come out as gay. -
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Health news Brain inflammation caused by air pollution is reducing sperm counts, new study finds The study by the University of Maryland has drawn the dots between breathing polluted air and impaired fertility in men. -
Europe News Uber drivers in Brussels bring traffic in European district to near stand still The drivers were protesting against their working conditions on Wednesday which they want to be improved. -
Tech News Donald Trump tightens his grip on the TRUTH social media company after SPAC deal success Trump tightens grip on social media company after SPAC deal success -
Culture news 'Heaven Mice Belong in Heaven' sees European animators join forces Several European producers did not believe the co-producers would be able to make the film in Stop Motion with more than 50 characters and about 30 sets. -
Culture news Seoul gives the 'green light' to life-sized Squid Game doll in Olympic Park The doll arrived in the South Korean capital this week and has sent green tracksuit-clad fans into a frenzy. -
Italy Italy’s senate rejects divisive bill aimed at fighting homophobia Italy’s senate moved to block a divisive bill that aimed to fight homophobia. -
Qatar 365 How are Qatar’s traditions and culture inspiring its architecture? From the FIFA World Cup 2022 stadiums to smart cities, we take a look at Qatar’s buildings and what they have to say about the country. We find out how architecture is helping to define the nation’s identity. -
World "Freedom of expression at all costs" - Emmanuel Carrère "The right to blaspheme is part of our tradition" - Author, journalist, film director and columnist of the November 2015 attacks in Paris, Emmanuel Carrère, defends his preference for freedom of expression. -
Nature Restoring whales to their pre-hunted numbers could capture 1.7 billion tonnes of CO2 a year Allowing whales to live and die naturally would remove millions of tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere thanks to 'whale falls'. -
Slovenia Slovenia eyes possible lockdown as COVID-19 infections surge Health Minister Janez Poklukar said hospital beds have been filling up as the country logged the highest number of daily cases since January. -
No Comment US set to appeal UK refusal to extradite Assange US set to appeal UK refusal to extradite Assange -
Poland Polish independence march banned by court over far-right violence The annual rally on November 11 has recently been overshadowed by violent clashes and anti-Semitism. -
Denmark China condemns Tibetan-flagged election posters outside embassy in Denmark Several posters featuring a local election candidate next to the Tibetan flag were placed outside the Chinese embassy in Denmark before being removed. -
Art Portugal hosts its first exhibition dedicated to Tintin's creator The exhibition reveals the many other facets of the Belgian artist by bringing together an important selection of his works. -
Europe News EU border countries must not legalise migrant pushbacks, says MEP Dutch MEP Tineke Strik, who recently returned from the region, says the situation is likely to worsen if more EU countries go ahead with legalising pushbacks. -
Earth News Wokewashing: All about the fossil fuel industry's new 'insidious tactic' Jessica Kleczka explains how fossil fuel giants "shamelessly exploit their employees from marginalised backgrounds". -
Nature Meet the couple dedicating their marriage to fighting wildfires Mark is a smokejumper, Samsara is a fire lookout. They met ten years ago while working to stop wildfires in the US. -
United Kingdom 'Girls Night In': UK bars and clubs close in solidarity with anti-spiking boycott Campaigners have called for a one-night boycott of bars and nightclubs on Wednesday in protest at rising cases of young women being drugged via drinks or needles, often a prelude to sexual assault. -
Sport Lucas Hernandez: French footballer avoids prison in Spain after winning appeal The World Cup-winning footballer had been facing jail time in Spain for violating a restraining order. -
Russia Morgenshtern: Russian rapper under investigation for 'insulting' WWII comments Morgenshtern said in an interview that he "doesn't understand" why Russia still celebrates its victory over Nazi Germany in 1945. -
Climate COP26: UN Secretary-General António Guterres warns of 'code red for humanity' The new report by the UN Environment Programme warns that plans submitted by 120 countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions fall woefully short of what is truly needed to avert global warming. -
No Comment Baby rhino takes first shaky steps at Royal Burgers’ Zoo Baby rhino takes first shaky steps at Royal Burgers’ Zoo -
Destinations Don't know how to ski? There's plenty else to do at these 7 ski resorts around Europe Whether you're looking to relax or do other winter sports, you won't be bored at these destinations. -
Culture news Wrist Wars: High-end Swiss watchmakers not concerned about digitalisation... for now The global market for smartwatches has more than doubled since the second quarter of 2018, so where does this leave the traditional luxury watchmakers? -
Sweden Sweden probes foreign adoptions since 1950s over possible abuses The inquiry will look into whether some children adopted from China and Chile since the 1950s were legally taken from their parents. -
Sport The AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships kicks off in Belgrade The AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships get off to a spectacular start with an opening ceremony full of stars and glamour. -
No Comment Sinkholes emerge with the 'unstoppable' receding of the Dead Sea Sinkholes emerge with the 'unstoppable' receding of the Dead Sea -
Culture news Search for spice continues: Dune sequel officially lands in two years The long-awaited sci-fi epic's second instalment will hit cinemas in October 2023. -
Earth News Uber drivers will now have access to rented Teslas, but can they afford them? The ride-hail giant is partnering with Hertz to offer thousands of electric cars to drivers in the US. -
Culture news Campari to raise prices in 2022 to offset surging costs - including Aperol Fan of Aperol Spritz? Bad news. Expect to see your sunshine go-to cost a little bit more next year. -
Romania COVID vaccinations surge in Romania after record daily death toll Romania has the second-lowest vaccination rate in the European Union after Bulgaria with just 37% of adults now fully vaccinated. The EU's average is 75%. -
Climate UK pensions lead to 330 million tonnes of carbon emissions every year, says new report These greenhouse gas emissions are more than the carbon footprint of the entire country. -
Art 'Portrait of a Lady': After years of 'hiding', Klimt work is a star in Rome show Mystery swirls around 'Portrait of a Lady', a Gustav Klimt painting believed to have been stolen - and later found not hanging on a wall, but stashed inside one. -
Earth News Foetuses can be affected by microplastics, scientists find Plastic particles as big as cloud droplets are being absorbed by placenta cells, the Plastic Health Summit was told last week. -
Europe News Poland must pay €1 million daily over judiciary reforms, ECJ rules The court has ordered Warsaw to comply with a previous ruling that said the country's disciplinary chamber of judges must be dismantled. -
Moments Visit this life-size replica of the Sistine Chapel - in London Tottenham's answer to the Sistine Chapel is in town, and we went along to check it out. -
Tech News Bitcoin ETFs signal another step forward for digital currencies The Central Bank Digital Currency Think Tank explains the financial structure and implications of the newly launched ETF. -
No Comment Storms in Italy: red alert in Sicily and Calabria Storms in Italy: red alert in Sicily and Calabria -
Moldova Moldova receives first non-Russian gas delivery as it grapples with severe energy crisis The delivery came four days after the eastern European country declared a one-month state of emergency to secure gas supplies amid a crisis over rising prices. -
United Kingdom Prince Andrew's lawyer wants to keep 2009 legal deal sealed A pretrial hearing pertaining to the lawsuit is scheduled for next week. -
Brazil Brazil senators recommend Bolsonaro face charges over COVID handling A Senate committee formally approved a report calling for prosecutors to try Bolsonaro on charges ranging from charlatanism and inciting crime to misuse of public funds and crimes against humanity. -
Italy Two dead in Sicily as heavy rain causes flash floods "The situation in Catania and its province is very critical," Regional President Nello Musumeci said. -
United Kingdom Julian Assange: US begins appeal against ruling not to extradite WikiLeaks founder Washington's lawyers are hoping to extradite the WikiLeaks founder to face 18 charges relating to the release of 500,000 secret files from the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.