3 December 2021 | Euronews
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Russia Russia registers record for monthly COVID virus-linked deaths in October Russia in recent months has faced its deadliest and largest surge of coronavirus cases, with officially reported infections and deaths regularly hitting all-time highs. -
Culture news Antony Sher: Shakespearean specialist who struggled with stage fright dies aged 72 After winning acclaim as a pillar of British theatre, Sher began to explore both his Jewish and his South African heritage. -
World Antony Blinken: “What's most important for Russia to understand is that actions have consequences" In this Global Conversation, Euronews speaks to US Secretary of State Antony Blinken about the escalating tensions with Moscow's over its military build-up on the border with Ukraine. -
World News 'Don't panic', WHO says, as fears of Omicron COVID-19 variant rise The World Health Organization's chief scientist says the new variant is 'highly transmissible' but that the world is better prepared than in 2020. -
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Turkey Osman Kavala: Council of Europe launches legal action against Turkey The European Court of Human Rights had called for Kavala to be immediately released, but Turkey has dismissed the ruling. -
Portugal Catholic Church in Portugal urges sex abuse victims to come forward Only a dozen allegations of sexual abuse involving Portuguese priests have been investigated by authorities since 2001 - more than half of those were dropped. -
Mobility A spacewalk was cancelled because of space debris. Is it becoming a real threat for astronauts? “The problem is that space is limited and the more objects we bring into space, the denser the region gets,” aeronautics expert Carolin Frueh said. -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | December 3rd – Evening edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News School children in Gaza City are getting lessons from a locally-made hi-tech educational robot The bot assistant is the “first of its kind” in the Palestinian enclave which has been under blockade since 2007. -
Tech News Pegasus spyware: NGOs urge the EU to sanction Israeli group NSO The powerful spyware was used by several governments to spy on lawyers, journalists, political opponents and human rights activists. -
No Comment In poor Lagos district, 'slum party' brings hope and life A collective of 10 young Nigerian performers seeks to improve the lives of Orowonshoki's residents through dance at the "Slum Party", hoping to change the reputation of an area once blighted by gang violence. -
Ukraine Biden and Putin to talk next week amid growing tensions over Ukraine The planned talks come after Kyiv has warned Russia could invade next month. Meanwhile, the Kremlin says it wants binding guarantees to avert NATO's expansion to Ukraine. -
My Europe Series Europe's week: Omicron spreads and ECJ issues opinion on Hungary-Poland bid These were the key stories occupying minds in Brussels this week. -
Travel News UK travel insurance: What you will and won’t be covered for during COVID-19 Want travel insurance that covers COVID-19 costs? Here’s what you can get. -
Belarus Belarus threatens to retaliate against latest EU and US sanctions Minsk has admitted the latest sanctions on airliners and travel companies will "economically stifle" the country. -
World News To unlock the new economy, Central Europe needs coordination | View On the other side of COVID-19, Central Europe's sluggish economies need to diversify, work together and make room for innovation to thrive, says public sector advisor Soňa Muzikárová -
Europe News Europe's most-wanted fugitives revealed “At the heart of this campaign is justice for the victims." -
Art 'Portraits de France' exhibition traces immigrant contribution to France The exhibition is open until January 17 at the Musée de l'Homme in Paris. -
Art Banksy street art reproduced inside Milan's central train station The exhibition will be on display until February 27, 2022, at the Galleria dei Mosaici opposite the train tracks inside Milan's Central Station. -
No Comment Harry Potter castle lights up in Hollywood for Christmas on 20th film anniversary "I'm going to start watching all the episodes that I missed... you feel like you're in the film", says a Universal Studios Hollywood visitor as Hogwarts castle is lit up for Christmas at the California theme park on the 20th anniversary of the first Harry Potter film. -
No Comment Iceland`s largest glacier threatened by climate change Iceland's largest glacier, a national jewel threatened by climate change Vatnajökull is one of the largest glaciers in Europe. With a guide, a group of tourists are about to climb this ice giant. -
No Comment Underwater Santa puts on a show at Seoul aquarium An acquatic Santa swims with the fish at an aquarium in South Korean capital Seoul. Visitors can watch the festive diver feed fish and perform bubble tricks with air. -
Nature ‘Magnificent’ and minuscule snails saved from extinction by UK zoos Hunted by mice, they hadn't been seen for 100 years - but the species are now making a speedy comeback thanks to two UK zoos. -
Earth News 'A small step in the fight against fossil fuels': Shell withdraws from Cambo North Sea oilfield Environmentalists celebrate as the contentious Cambo project looks to be further in jeopardy. -
Tech News Resilient cities: What are they and why are they important? By 2050 nearly 70 per cent of the world’s population will live in cities. Investments in green infrastructure that deliver social and racial equity are vital. -
Lithuania 'People's Republic of Comedy': Lithuanian MP slams China on trip to Taiwan Matas Maldeikis traded barbs with a Chinese journalist on Twitter over the the EU delegation visit to Taiwan. -
Austria Karl Nehammer set to become Austria's next chancellor Nehammer needs the backing of his party’s junior coalition partners, the Greens, and the approval of Austria’s president, which is considered a formality. -
Europe News Some travel restrictions not based on science, claims airlines chief It comes after European countries put restrictions on flights from southern Africa following the detection of the Omicron variant. -
Tech News Dating in the metaverse? Tinder's CEO expresses interest in entering the virtual reality world Is online dating entering the next phase of the Internet? -
Culture news Netflix's 'Prayer for the Stolen': Childhood cartel tale set for Mexico's Oscars entry In her feature debut, documentary filmmaker Tatiana Huezo offers a harrowing tale of three girls growing up in a place terrorised by a Mexican drug gangs. -
Italy Fake news: Man caught after trying to get COVID jab in prosthetic arm "He thought he could cheat the system and thus obtain the green pass without actually having had the vaccine." -
Health news Should clean air be a legal right for workers because of COVID? An MP in Ireland is leading the way A bill in Ireland’s parliament aims to make clean air standards enforceable in workplaces and schools to battle COVID. -
Culture news Saying goodbye to Money Heist: 5 things to know about the Netflix's Spanish sensation As Álex Pina's crime thriller continues to grab the attention of viewers old and new, here are five things you need to know about the show as it reaches its conclusion. -
Syria Turkish lira's decline has impact over the border in Syria The Turkish currency has in turn lost 40% of its value since the start of the year. More than 20% was lost during the last month alone. -
Health news Closing borders may buy time but COVID measures used for Delta will work for Omicron too, says WHO Lessons learned from dealing with the Delta variant should be the first line of defence against the new Omicron COVID variant, says the WHO. -
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France UAE signs contract with France for 80 Rafale warplanes as Macron visits Gulf French officials hailed a "historic contract" to sell 80 Rafale military planes to the United Arab Emirates. -
South Africa COVID: Omicron variant linked to increased risk of reinfection, claims study The risk of reinfection appeared to increase in South Africa amid a surge in Omicron variant cases, a new study said. It is too early to determine whether the new variant causes more severe illness. -
Tech News ‘Reading your mind’: How eyes, pupils and heart rate could be used to target ads in the metaverse Brands are already staking out the commercial opportunities within the metaverse but some experts are raising the alarm about the implications immersive advertising will have for user privacy, safety and consent. -
France France moves closer to punishing school bullying with prison sentences Education Minister Jean-Michel Blanquer has said that France has taken an "important step" to tackling bullying and harassment in schools. -
Travel News Bias, privilege and pessimism: Does anyone have the right to label a country as dangerous? Vivienne Dovi explains how countries generally thought of as ‘safe’ are only deemed so through the experiences of white travellers. -
Serbia Slavko Curuvija: Four ex-Serbian officers convicted of journalist's murder The four men were sentenced to a total of 100 years in prison for their involvement in the killing. -
Earth News 7 of the funniest animal photos ever taken: The best of the Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards 2021 From a monkey in a spot of bother to dancing bears, these photographs are combining conservation with comedy. -
USA Maxwell trial: Former Epstein staffer says teen accusers visited mansion Two women who accused Jeffrey Epstein of sexually abusing them as teens were repeated visitors to his Palm Beach mansion, a former staffer said at Ghislaine Maxwell's trial. -
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France Paris archbishop who had 'ambiguous' relationship resigns Pope Francis on Thursday accepted the resignation of the archbishop of Paris, who unexpectedly offered to step down last week after admitting to an “ambiguous” relationship with a woman in 2012. -
China Olympics committee says it has spoken to Peng Shuai in China The IOC said it held a second video call with the tennis star but did not release any video or transcript. -
Cyprus Pope to meet Cyprus' Orthodox leader to strengthen ties Pope Francis plans to meet with the leader of Cyprus’ Greek Orthodox Church with the aim of further mending an ideological and political rift between the Catholic West and the Orthodox East that dates back nearly a millennium.