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Incoming German Chancellor Scholz unveils new cabinet members

The most closely watched appointment was that of health minister, as Germany struggles to bring down its highest coronavirus infection rates of the pandemic so far.

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Ukraine

Biden warns Putin of 'strong' sanctions in case of Ukraine offensive

Biden and Putin held a two-hour video summit on Tuesday in which the US president warned of painful sanctions and increased military support for Eastern Europe if Russia invades Ukraine.

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World News

US announces diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics

China threatened to take "firm countermeasures" in response to Washington's plans to stage a diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympic Games over human rights abuses.

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Europe News

Far-right divisions on display after failure to form political group

Leaders of European far-right and populist parties left their Warsaw summit with a statement pledging "closer cooperation" rather than the creation of a formal alliance.

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France

French PM outlines new virus measures amid spike in infections

Nightclubs will close for four weeks but "the time has not come" for curfews or lockdowns, said Prime Minister Jean Castex.

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Belarus

Belarus imposes retaliatory sanctions on EU and UK airlines

Belarus said it would also ban imports of Western goods from countries that imposed sanctions on Minsk.

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Scenes

The ballet dancer inspiring children living in Kenya’s slum

In partnership with Media City

"Everybody deserves the right to dance. Everybody deserves the right to be who they are. Ballet was made for the elite because it needed to divide people, but dance is something that is meant to unite."

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Europe Decoded

Spain first to receive EU pandemic recovery funds as others lag behind

With the Spanish government set to be the first to receive money from NextGeneration EU, the state-of-play for other member states is much different.

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Russia

Nobel Prize winner Dmitry Muratov calls situation in Russia 'toxic'

Muratov spoke of the increasing difficulty of being a journalist under Vladimir Putin's presidency.

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Art

The world's largest teddy bear exhibition delights visitors in Russia

Hundreds of teddy bears, all under one roof and some with a price tag of $700. More than 500 exhibitors brought their cuddy toys to 'Hello Teddy' in Moscow for the annual teddy bear display.

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Culture news

Mixing Bach with barstools: Inside the Budapest orchestra's mini-gigs

Members of Iván Fischer's ensemble perform masterpieces by Bach, Gershwin and Ferenc Liszt in bars and pubs across the capital.

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Culture news

Boiling Point's Bart Ruspoli on the challenges of indie filmmaking

Critically-acclaimed and now award-winning one-shot kitchen nightmare, Boiling Point, came after a 2019 short. How did producers make the transition to feature?

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More than 500 toy makers show off their teddy bear creations

The 'Hello Teddy!" exhibition in Moscow is a celebration of the classic cuddly toy.

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Iceland

Iceland raises alert level for country's most active volcano

Authorities say the remote volcano is likely to erupt after increased seismic activity.

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Nature

Rare total solar eclipse plunges Antarctica into darkness

The last total solar eclipse in Antarctica occurred on November 23, 2003, and the next one will not be until 2039.

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Europe News

Belgian unions demand better wages and help with high energy bills

Protesters were demonstrating against low pay for workers and rising energy costs.

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Sport

Away supporters banned from Belgian football after fan violence

The Belgian Pro League has condemned incidents that took place at two top-flight football matches over the weekend.

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Experiences

These travel memberships are the gift that keeps on giving

The perfect present for the travel enthusiast who already has everything they could ever need.

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Germany

Germany's liberal FDP party approves coalition government

The coalition is expected to get the final "all clear" on Monday when the Greens publish the result of their member survey.

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Living

Stuck for ideas? Why not give a seagrass meadow this Christmas?

These 10 environmental and climate action charities need your support to continue their vital work into 2022.

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Culture news

'After Love' comes out tops at the British Independent Film Awards

Aleem Khan took to the stage for his Best Director win, announcing that "not in my wildest dreams did I think this would be happening tonight."

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Skiing Santas hit the slopes in Maine

Over 200 skiers and snowboarders dressed as Santa Claus took to the slopes of Maine on Sunday for charity.

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Culture news

Spectacular Chinese lantern festival lights up French town of Blagnac

The festival goes back to the time of the Tang Dynasty, between the 7th and 10th centuries.

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Poland

Nativity crib contest takes place in Krakow

Three years ago, the Krakow cribs were recognised by UNESCO as a cultural treasure.

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Smart Regions

Making sure paradise is not lost: protecting Guadeloupe's natural treasures

In partnership with The European Commission

Smart Regions finds out about a European project that is working to protect the natural habitats of a small reserve in the French Caribbean.

06/12/2021

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Culture news

Find out why a medieval Spanish king was known as 'Alfonso the Wise'

These works gather the ancient knowledge of different cultures which visited the Iberian Peninsula: from texts by Aristotle and Ptolemy to Latin, Arabic and Hebrew works, and of contemporary contributions developed both in the Latin West and the Islamic world

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Bulgaria

Bulgaria 'moves closer' to forming coalition to end political crisis

The co-leader of We Continue the Change, Kiril Petkov, has said he was ready to assume the post of prime minister.

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World News

Ukraine denies Belarusian allegations of repeated airspace violations

Belarus' foreign ministry said it had summoned a Ukrainian military official to protest against the alleged airspace violation.

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People

Steep hills and daring jumps: Watch this ultimate freeskier in action

Markus Eder spent two years planning and filming the ultimate ski run in his homeland of northern Italy.

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At least 8 migrants die trying to cross the English Channel

Thousands evacuated in Czech Republic amid severe floods

Swedish vertical farm grows veggies in supermarkets to cut emissions

Why do nearly half of doctors face sexual harassment from patients?

At least 8 migrants die trying to cross the English Channel

Thousands evacuated in Czech Republic amid severe floods

Swedish vertical farm grows veggies in supermarkets to cut emissions

Why do nearly half of doctors face sexual harassment from patients?

2021-12-06

Far-right divisions on display after failure to form political group

French PM outlines new virus measures amid spike in infections

Spain first to receive EU pandemic recovery funds as others lag behind

Watch top news stories today | December 6th – Evening edition

These travel memberships are the gift that keeps on giving

Stuck for ideas? Why not give a seagrass meadow this Christmas?

Making sure paradise is not lost: protecting Guadeloupe's natural treasures