15 November 2021 | Euronews
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Art Boris Johnson swivels to British Museum over return of Greece's Elgin marbles The marbles — 17 figures and part of a frieze that decorated the 2,500-year-old Acropolis monument — were taken by Lord Elgin, the British ambassador to the Ottoman Empire, in the early 19th century. -
USA Biden signs $1T infrastructure bill with bipartisan audience The president hopes to use the law to build back his popularity and says it will deliver jobs, clean water, high-speed internet and a clean energy future. -
Spain In 2 days, 10 migrants die trying to reach Spanish islands o far this year, more than 17,000 migrants and refugees have reached the Canary Islands by boat, a 24% increase compared to the same period last year. -
Europe News Tension builds up on Ukraine's border due to 'significant' Russian military build-up “We call on Russia to be transparent about its military activities,” NATO's chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Monday. -
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No Comment Scores of migrants leave camp for Belarus-Poland border Hundreds of migrants remained stranded at Belarus' border with Poland on Monday as the European Union agreed to slap further sanctions on the former Soviet nation. Amid the crisis, Poland has also reinforced its side of the frontier with 15,000 soldiers, in addition to border guards and police. -
Europe Decoded Word of the Week: Strategic Compass Much as been said about EU's newest tool, but what does it mean and where is this compass leading the bloc? -
No Comment Gaza City: Palestinian amputees take the plunge Palestinian amputees compete in a swimming competition organised by the Palestinian Paralympic Committee, at the first internationally sized semi-Olympic pool in the Gaza Strip. They are hoping to be selected to represent the national team in future tournaments. -
France Fallen former PM François Fillon appeals fraud conviction in Paris Fillon's appeal, which takes the form of a full retrial, comes as the country begins preparing for new elections in April 2022. -
Art Why do the French have a €300 Culture Pass? And who is eligible for it? Young people across France are being offered the chance to access concerts, museums, and books for free as part of President Macron's new plan. -
Ecotech These vitamin-rich ocean plants could be the answer to food shortages Eating microalgae could be the answer to food shortages, scientists say -
Scenes The Spanish inventor creating electricity from nature "Imagine, being in the middle of a park or a street and being able to touch a plant and turn on the lights of that specific area." -
Earth News Slavery, human trafficking and drugs: What do they have to do with plastic waste? A new report reveals how illicit flows and organised crime groups are worsening the world's 'heartbreaking' plastic waste problem. -
Climate Now When will COP26 decisions have an impact on our planet? In the wake of the COP26 climate summit, we take a look at when the decisions taken in Glasgow will have an impact on our planet, and report on a new European initiative to measure CO2 emissions more accurately. -
Tech News No scanning, no cashiers, no cards: We went grocery shopping at London’s new checkout-free Tesco What's it like walking out of a supermarket with your groceries without scanning a thing? We try it out to see if it's more than just a novelty. -
Spotlight Hong Kong's growing cultural district helps local art scene thrive Hong Kong's art scene is growing by leaps and bounds and the new West Kowloon Cultural District is part of this new cultural ecosystem. -
No Comment Santa Paws: South African canines sled on sandy beaches Every Saturday, locals and tourists alike are treated to the scene of a team of huskies pulling a sled along the white sands of Muizenberg beach, getting a dose of much-needed exercise just outside of Cape Town. -
France Macron reverts French flag to navy blue from lighter EU shade Previously, the shade was lighter to match the blue of the European Union flag as decided by President Valéry Giscard d'Estaing in 1976. -
Taste Discover Africa on a plate at Expo 2020 Dubai At Expo 2020 Dubai, countries from around the world will showcase their national dishes, giving visitors the opportunity to taste traditional and specialised cuisines from more than 200 different outlets. Perhaps the most underrated cuisine currently making an impact is from Africa. -
Explore Discover Benicassim's rich cultural history from Belle époque villas to stunning green routes We show you around the municipality's top spots. -
No Comment Newborn lion triplets unveiled to public in Germany Newborn lion triplets at an animal park in western Germany were unveiled to the public and named on Monday. The cubs at Gelsenkirchen Zoo are all female and their names are Jamila, Kumani and Malaika. -
Germany COVID-19: Merkel begs Germans to get vaccinated as infections continue to soar "Now it (the vaccine) is here, and all we have to do is grab it," said Merkel. "Grab it fast. I beg you, join in and try to convince relatives and friends, too." -
Poland Poland arrests three over 'disgraceful' anti-Semitic demonstration Polish authorities have faced questions as to why it took so long to make the arrests, given that the incident was widely reported in Poland. -
My Europe Series Is Rome on the brink of a renaissance? A new mayor and tourists returning have sparked claims of a revival in the Italian capital. But not everyone is so optimistic. -
Ukraine NATO expresses concern over Russia's troop build-up near Ukraine Kyiv says about 90,000 Russian soldiers are stationed near the frontier. -
Mobility Tesla 'forced itself' into collision with another car, driver in self-driving trial crash claims A Tesla driver taking part in the beta test of the company's driver assist technology claimed their car 'forced itself' into a different lane, causing an accident earlier this month. -
Earth News The EU is making an example of Portugal by suing them over poor air quality Portugal has “continually and persistently” exceeded the annual nitrogen dioxide limit in parts of Lisbon and Porto. -
Tech News FBI hacking: Everything you need to know about the fake email cyberattack The growing number of cyberattacks since the COVID pandemic began has spared no major organisation - not even the FBI. -
Art How this Italian city defied China in spotlighting dissident artist After letters of "veiled economic threats" from one country to another, Brescia takes the plunge in opening Europe up to the work of Badiucao. -
Culture news French film 'Petite Nature' wins big at Thessaloniki Film Festival tktk -
France UK must stop using French as 'punchbags' over Channel migrant crossings, minister says Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said France did not have 'any lessons to take from the British' ahead of a meeting with his UK counterpart, as record numbers of migrants cross the English Channel. -
No Comment Dubai Air Show opens to industry on mend amid virus Dubai's biennial Air Show opened Sunday, showcasing an aviation industry hard-hit by the coronavirus, but on the mend. -
Earth News Want to reduce the carbon footprint of your home? Here are four ways to do it From how we heat them to the appliances within them, our homes contribute a lot to our environmental impact. -
Food and Drink Daniel Humm: Man vs Tradition as chef walks out on Claridge's over vegan direction Can chefs change food culture for everyone, or are some generations unable to see past the chateaubriand? -
Europe News EU agrees to slap Belarus with new, wider raft of sanctions over border crisis The blacklist of targets believed to be involved in human trafficking will be developed over the coming days. -
Kosovo Përparim Rama elected new mayor of Pristina after VV's VItia admits defeat Rama defeated former health minister Arben Vitia from the governing left-wing Self-Determination Party, or Vetëvendosje, of Prime Minister Albin Kurti. -
Tech News Banks and fintechs can successfully collaborate together. Here’s how Wise, one of Europe's largest fintechs, explains how banks and fintechs can create a mutually beneficial and successful partnership. -
Poland Belarus: Iraq to fly migrants back to Baghdad in first repatriation flight The Iraqi government says a first voluntary repatriation flight for its nationals stranded on the Belarus-Poland border will take place on Thursday. -
United Kingdom Liverpool taxi blast: UK raises terror threat level after deadly taxi blast at hospital The upgrade in the threat level on Monday from substantial to severe indicates the authorities believe an attack is highly likely. One man died when a taxi blew up outside Liverpool Women's Hospital on Sunday. -
Destinations Dive into Turkey for winter sun and white sand beaches There are a host of new attractions on offer in Turkey in the lead up to the country's centennial in 2023.