8 December 2021 | Euronews
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France France arrests two suspects planning Christmas knife attack French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin confirmed the arrests on Twitter. -
Serbia Serbia moves to defuse protests over Rio Tinto lithium mine For two consecutive weekends, thousands of protesters in Belgrade and other Serbian towns have blocked main roads and bridges to decry the planned lithium mine near Loznica, close to the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina. -
Spain Giant star illuminates Barcelona skyline on inauguration of Sagrada Familia tower The 138-metre tower dedicated to the Virgin Mary is the tallest of the nine completed thus far and the first to be inaugurated since 1976. -
World News Omicron: Pfizer says COVID booster offers protection against new variant "What we should really be reading into this is that any vaccine that boosts immunity will do the job," clinical expert Bharat Pankhania told Euronews. -
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Russia Tor network: Russia blocks access to popular anonymous online service Russia's communications watchdog said the network had been used to share "illegal" content. -
No Comment US and Kurdish forces hold joint military exercise in north-eastern Syria Members of the US-led international coalition against the Islamic State (IS) group and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) hold a joint military exercise in the countryside of Syria's eastern province of Deir Ezzor, near the Iraqi border. -
United Kingdom UK PM announces new virus measures amid Omicron fears Vaccine passports will be introduced in nightclubs and places with large crowds, said British Prime Minister Boris Johnson. -
Egypt Egyptian activist Patrick Zaki released from prison after nearly two years He was arrested in February 2020, shortly after landing in Cairo on what was supposed to be a short visit home from Italy. His trial has been postponed until February next year. -
Europe News Brussels wants more cooperation between EU police forces to combat organised crime According to Europol, 80% of gangs are involved in cross-border crimes. -
Culture news The Scottish play the Italian way: La Scala season opens with Verdi to a packed house Star soprano Anna Netrebko gave her Lady Macbeth in Milan. -
World News WHO 'confident' current COVID-19 vaccines will work against Omicron "We have very effective vaccines that have proven to be effective against all variants so far, in terms of severity of disease and hospitalisation, and there is no reason to think that this would not be the case with Omicron," said WHO emergency manager. -
Germany Angela Merkel: Six legacies that defined her era as Germany's chancellor Already feeling nostalgic about the Merkel era? Here is a look at the key legacies that defined her 16-year chancellorship — and will likely outlive it. -
The Exchange Traditional toys make a comeback - and kidults are helping drive the trend 2021 is set to be another bumper year for the toy industry. And despite some reports that video games have killed the sector, it seems the traditional toy market is bouncing back. -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | December 8th – Evening edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment 'Really worried': South Koreans react to new daily-Covid-case high People queue outside a COVID-19 testing station Wednesday near Seoul Station as South Korea's number of daily new coronavirus infections hit another record, surpassing 7000 cases, according to the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency. -
Christmas in Serbia, Eastern Europe’s most exciting winter wonderland With its snow-capped mountains, thermal hot springs and hearty meat stews, Serbia, the landlocked heart of the Balkans, is best experienced in the winter months. -
Economy Don’t suffocate recovery with austerity policies, IMF chief Georgieva warns Europe International Monetary Fund managing director Kristalina Georgieva praises EU's recovery efforts and warns against "the suffocating force of austerity". -
Health news What are COVID vaccine makers doing about the new Omicron variant? Here's what they've said COVID vaccine manufacturers are racing to develop new doses to combat the rising number of cases connected to the Omicron variant. -
Earth News UK government accused of illegally subsidising fossil fuels Britain's treasury received around £248 million (€289 million) from oil and gas production in 2020/21. -
France Alain Griset: French junior minister resigns after convition for false declarations Alain Griset was the first French minister in office to appear before a criminal court. -
Culture news Empress Josephine Bonaparte's 'highly rare' tiaras sell for €710,000 Both headpieces are set with gemstones engraved with classical heads, several of which are possibly dating back to the Roman era, as early as 100 BC, and were designed to be worn together. -
Earth News Antibiotic resistance is an 'overlooked' impact of microplastic pollution, study finds Polystyrene is pretty much everywhere - in plastic packaging, teabags, clothing and take-away food containers - this means we’re likely ingesting millions of bacteria laced with microplastics. -
Nature Colombian farmers take on David vs. Goliath fight against 'exploitative' gold mining Colombia’s land and communities are under threat from companies looking to extract precious metals. -
Health news How dangerous is Omicron and will COVID vaccines protect me? We put your questions to an expert We asked you what you wanted to know about Omicron and put your questions to an expert from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC). -
Poland Polish soldiers find body of suspected migrant near Belarus border Human rights groups say at least 13 people have already died near the Poland-Belarus border since the start of the summer. -
Germany German police target alleged human smuggling with nationwide raids The smuggling ring is accused of forging EU citizenship documents and placing the workers with large logistics companies. -
Adventures The women making history racing camels in Dubai Camel racing can be traced back to the seventh century in the United Arab Emirates. Fast-forward to 2021 and a group of women are making history in the world of camel racing. -
Earth News Spain is banning fruit and veg wrapped in plastic. But should your bag of salad be spared? With a ban on plastic wrapped fruit and veg expected in 2023 in Spain, manufacturers and retailers have concerns around its effect on food waste and the nation’s health. -
Tech News Twitter rolls out new tweet reporting process amid complaints of system misuse It’s all change at Twitter; the company has a new boss, new rules on posting media of private individuals, and now a new reporting process. -
France 'There is nothing to cure': Senators back ban on LGBT 'conversion therapy' The proposed law would introduce fines and prison sentences for citizens who try to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBT+ people. -
Culture news West Side Story reboot more grumble than rumble in Middle East due to trans character Six countries in the Middle East requested that the film receive a recut to eliminate the presence of a trans character. Disney and director Steven Spielberg refused. -
World News Storm Barra: Thousands of homes left without power in Ireland The storm is also threatening further destruction in some parts of Britain that had just about finished repairing the damage caused by Storm Arwen in late November. -
Switzerland Ignazio Cassis: Swiss minister chosen as country's next president Switzerland’s presidency rotates every year among the seven members of the executive Federal Council. -
Netherlands Princess Amalia, heir to the Dutch throne, turns 18 She is now officially entitled to take over the throne from her father, King Willem-Alexander, should the need arise. -
No Comment Migrant puppet in London as border control debated A giant puppet of a Syrian refugee child created to symbolize millions of displaced children arrived on Tuesday in Parliament Square in London, as lawmakers debated a new bill on border control. -
Culture news Lyon sparkles as traditional Festival of Lights powers up The entire city will be lit up at night as public buildings, town squares, parks, and even lakes become canvases for works of art for four magical evenings. -
Climate Wildfires emitted 1.76 billion tonnes of carbon this year, breaking records Climate change is fanning the flames of fires around the world, the results from the EU's atmosphere monitoring service show. -
United Kingdom UK and Canada join planned diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Olympics Boris Johnson said he was against a full boycott but stated that UK officials would not attend the games. -
Europe Decoded Brussels is vowing to fight back against economic coercion. But how far will it go? "We will not accept intimidation tactics," said Valdis Dombrovskis, the European Commission's Vice President. -
Culture news As Chile legalises same-sex marriage, where in Europe is making the most progress on LGBT rights? The Chilean government has voted to legalise same-sex marriage, but where can same-sex couples get married in Europe? -
Destinations Thailand overtourism: Paradise destination welcomes you back, but only if you're 'high-end' The country is aiming to ditch mass tourism by encouraging 'quality' visitors. -
No Comment Santa brings Christmas gifts to fish in Bangkok aquarium An aquarium in Bangkok celebrates Christmas by holding special shows which divers are dressed up in Santa Claus costumes to feed sharks and fish. The event with will be held once a day from December 14 to December 26, 2021. -
Money Visa launches cryptocurrency advisory arm to help clients navigate digital currency and NFTs The new services offered by the payment processing giant include educating institutions about cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin. -
Germany Bye-bye Angela: the most striking pictures of Merkel's 16 years in power As the world remembers her 16 years in office, these are some of the most striking pictures of Merkel's time in power. -
World News Investing in EU disaster prevention is a small price to pay | View Floods and wildfires this year underscored the need for European countries to be better equipped for crises when they happen. This is a path we must follow together, argues Portuguese Secretary of State for Home Affairs Patricia Gaspar -
United Kingdom Boris Johnson 'furious' over staff lockdown party claims Downing Street has denied a Christmas party was held and Johnson has insisted no rules were broken. -
Tech News EU prepares new rules on gig workers rights which could hit Uber and Deliveroo Companies like Uber and Deliveroo could be hit by draft EU rules for gig workers which would give them employees' rights. -
Destinations Visiting Lyon? Take a 360-degree virtual tour of the city to get to know it first Explore the city without stepping outside with this virtual tour of the Lyon - the birthplace of French cinema. -
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Start Me Up How is Dubai’s strategic location serving start-ups? Offering both airports and seaports, Dubai’s infrastructure and location between east and west make it a strategically sound base for import and export industries, which is why Squat Wolf founders Wajdan Gul and Anam Khalid chose to start their business and establish headquarters in Dubai -
Money India's crypto ban bill could mean arrest and jail without a warrant or bail for violations Prime minister Narendra Modi's government has previously flagged that it plans to ban almost all cryptocurrencies in India. -
Health news The Sarco suicide pod aims to take assisted dying out of doctors' hands with AI and 3D printing A review of the pod found no legal obstacles preventing its use in Switzerland, but critics fear its goal to "democratise" voluntary euthanasia with AI brings new risks. -
Poland As infections soar, Poland struggles to counter anti-vax sentiment "No matter what you tell me, I will not get vaccinated." -
Germany Olaf Scholz becomes Germany's new chancellor as Merkel bows out Scholz, 63, has been Germany’s vice-chancellor and finance minister since 2018 and is a former mayor of Hamburg. -
Moments Art lovers bask in Miami Beach sunshine as annual show returns The biggest art fair in the U.S., Art Basel Miami Beach, returns to the resort town which has seen an upswing in tourism. -
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