8 November 2021 | Euronews
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Afghanistan Afghanistan: Spectre of famine follows drought and economic meltdown Almost 24 million people in Afghanistan, or 60% of the population, suffer from acute hunger and 8.7 million face famine, says the World Food Programme. -
United Kingdom 'Coward!': Boris Johnson absent as UK MPs debate corruption after Paterson fiasco Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer accused the British PM of 'running scared' following last week's failed attempt by the government to overhaul the policing system for parliamentary ethics. -
Portugal Portuguese UN troops suspected of smuggling diamonds from Central African Republic Ten people were arrested after a series of raids across Portugal on Monday as part of the investigation. -
Belarus US man wanted over US Capitol storming seeks asylum in Belarus An American man wanted over his role in the storming of the US Capitol has crossed the Belarusian border illegally and is reportedly seeking asylum. -
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Europe Decoded Should Brussels fund border walls at EU frontiers to stop migrants? Twelve member states, including Austria, Denmark, Poland and Hungary are calling on the European Commission to provide money to construct anti-migrant fences. -
Climate COP26: Five takeaways as Obama arrives in Glasgow and ministers join negotiations As COP26 enters its second week, even more people have made the journey to Glasgow to join the crucial climate talks. -
No Comment Hundreds of migrants try to force their way across the Polish-Belarusian border Hundreds of migrants try to force their way across the Polish-Belarusian border -
Earth News Meet the doctor encouraging people to eat insects to save the planet Dr Indroneel Chatterjee is encouraging people to consume more insects in a bid to fight the climate crisis. -
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnia's presidency has pledged there will be no war, says senior US diplomat Tensions had been raised after Bosnian Serb leader Milorad Dodik announced plans for a separate army, judiciary, and tax administration. -
Culture news Van Morrison sued by NI government minister for libel over COVID rules The 76-year-old singer was a vocal opposer of Northern Ireland's lockdown laws last year and labelled his home country's government "fascist bullies". -
Sudan Sudan: More than 100 protesters detained in latest crackdown Security forces used tear gas to disperse the protesters and arrested at least 113 people. -
Scenes The Russian entrepreneur changing attitudes towards people with disabilities "I realised that my life would be much easier if my computer would be able to talk for me.” -
Smart Regions Solar cells on roads, a new direction for Europe's energy transition Sound barriers on motorways are being equipped with solar cells generating energy for local households. Discover the European project 'Rolling Solar' promoting the use of roads in the energy transition. -
Spotlight Rainforests in the DRC: "a solution" for climate change The Congo Basin is home to the second-largest tropical forest on the planet. We take a look at how the Democratic Republic of the Congo with the help of the EU is helping to fight climate change and restore biodiversity there. -
Climate Why is there a huge iceberg melting outside COP26? Scientists have brought an iceberg from Greenland to Glasgow to remind world leaders just how fast the ice sheets are melting. -
We need to set bold goals today to ensure a healthier planet tomorrow Public health and planetary health are inseparably linked. A healthy environment fuels vibrant human living in the same way a polluted world degrades our air, water, and every resource that feeds life. -
Conscious Travel Train travel can be as quick, cheap and easy to book as flights. Here's how to get onboard. Climate scientists say annual cuts of 2.5 per cent would keep the aviation industry's contribution to global warming at about 0.04C. -
Georgia Former Georgian President Saakashvili moved to prison hospital amid hunger strike Georgia's jailed ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili has been moved to a prison hospital weeks after he began a hunger strike. -
Health news COVID in Europe: UK urges those eligible to get booster jabs as Romanian death toll rises Here's a look at some of the top COVID-19 stories around Europe including in the UK, Russia, and Romania. -
Cult Konstantin Ishkhanov: InClassica is ‘beacon of light’ for music fans Just imagine, 37 renowned soloists, 11 esteemed conductors and seven leading international orchestras in one place. That's exactly what the acclaimed InClassica International Music Festival in Dubai offered audiences from August 28 to September 26, 2021. -
Nature How are caterpillars and their poo making climate change worse? These leaf-guzzling animals are driving up carbon emissions in the atmosphere. -
Climate Climate change is a 'death sentence' for island nations. Why are we not listening to what they need? It’s not too late to save island nations from climate change, but it will be soon. This is what they need to save their homes. -
No Comment Taliban stage military parade in Kandahar to inaugurate new army Taliban stage military parade in Kandahar to inaugurate new army -
Japan Cementing a cleaner future: how Japan is cutting carbon from industry In this episode we focus on the latest innovations in Japan to capture and recycle carbon and develop zero-carbon concrete. -
Poland European court urges Poland to address lack of judicial independence The court called on Warsaw to take "rapid action" to resolve the lack of independence in its National Council. -
France French Catholic Church agrees to compensate victims of child sex abuse A damming report last month estimated that around 330,000 children were sexually abused over 70 years by priests or other church-related figures. -
Money Bitcoin, Ether prices hit new all-time records. Here are some of the reasons why Bitcoin and Ethereum hit its all-time records on Tuesday as cryptos rebound. We take a look at what is driving the hype. -
Work Portugal makes it illegal for your boss to text you after work in 'game changer' remote work law No phone calls after hours, help with internet bills and remote working rights for parents are just some of the changes in a new law approved by Portuguese lawmakers. -
No Comment Basquiat and Warhol among highlights of Christie's auction, alongside evolutive digital work Basquiat and Warhol among highlights of Christie's auction, alongside evolutive digital work -
No Comment 40 turtles are released into the nature to celebrate anti-deforestation pact in Colombian Amazon 40 turtles are released into the nature to celebrate anti-deforestation pact in Colombian Amazon -
No Comment Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers Chile's desert dumping ground for fast fashion leftovers -
Austria Austria introduces tougher COVID-19 measures for the unvaccinated On Saturday, Austria registered a record high of 10,000 new infections. The country has one of the lowest vaccination rates in Western Europe, with only 63% of people vaccinated. -
Czech Republic Centre-right parties sign coalition deal to form new Czech government The agreement to form an 18-member government was signed by two party alliances in Prague on Monday. -
Ecotech Could airplane pollution be solved by fuel made of sunlight and air? After two years in development, scientists have confirmed that the fuel is “stable and reliable”. -
Poland Poland-Belarus border: EU accuses Minsk of 'cynical' exploitation over migrant influx Poland, the EU and the US have accused Belarus leader Alexander Lukashenko of exploiting migrants after a large group gathered at the border on Monday attempting to cross into Poland. -
New Zealand New Zealand legalises assisted dying for the terminally ill It comes more than a year after almost two-thirds of New Zealanders voted in favour of the law in a referendum. -
Earth News UN ‘guilty’ of failing to act on climate change say activists and experts from the Global South As official proceedings took a break, activists, experts and campaigners came together to present four hours of evidence about the UNFCCC's inaction on climate change. -
Europe News Frances Haugen: the EU has a 'once-in-a-generation opportunity' to regulate Facebook "Democracies must step in and make new laws," the whistleblower told lawmakers in the European Parliament. -
Culture news Amy Winehouse's items fetch millions at auction in Los Angeles The proceeds will go to the Amy Winehouse Foundation, which supports vulnerable young adults struggling with addiction. -
Germany Merkel offers positive view on 2015 migrant crisis, calling it one of her most 'challenging' events Looking back on her legacy, Merkel said the 2015 migrant crisis was one of the most challenging events during her time as German chancellor. -
Mobility Twitter poll calls on Elon Musk to sell 10% of Tesla stock to pay taxes The Tesla CEO said he would "abide" by the results of a Twitter poll telling him to sell. But a possible tax bill could be the real reason. -
Climate COP26 latest: 'We're still falling short' on climate action, Obama tells COP26 Former US President Barack Obama weighs in as the UN climate summit enters its final and decisive week. Follow our live updates here. -
Destinations US reopens borders: We've ranked the 6 best cities to visit this winter North American borders open today on 8 November 2021, so here are the six best cities you can visit and everything you need to know. -
Travel News The US has reopened its borders but what are the travel rules? Everything you need to know now that the US is open to tourists. -
Germany COVID cases hit record high in Germany Germany has struggled to find ways to boost its much-slowed vaccination campaign. -
Destinations Poland is the home of Christmas markets. But which ones are worth a trip? Explore Poland’s Christmas Markets and stock up on tasty treats in these quaint cities. -
France Three arrested after two police officers stabbed in Cannes Those detained were close to the suspected assailant, police sources say. The officers were saved thanks to their bulletproof vests. -
Nicaragua After jailing rivals, Nicaragua's Daniel Ortega set to win re-election U.S. President Joe Biden has called the poll, which comes after Ortega appointed his wife as 'co-president', a 'pantomime'. -
Poland Poland doctors told abortion legal if carried out to save woman's life Poland's health ministry acted after the death of a 30-year-old mother whose 22-week pregnancy had medical problems but doctors did not terminate the pregnancy.