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Drone shots of flooding in northeast Spain

Aerial footage showed the extent of the flooding in northern Spain on Sunday as streets in the medieval city of Tudela were left submerged after the Ebro river burst its banks.

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Aerials of Italy building collapse

Firefighters in Sicily were digging through the rubble of a collapsed apartment building on Sunday in the search for six missing people after an explosion apparently caused by a gas leak killed at least three, authorities said.

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Poland

Scholz, Polish prime minister discuss migration, energy, and EU

Germany's new chancellor Olaf Scholz met with Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to speak about migration, energy and the EU.

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Serbia

Heavy snowfall wreaks havoc in Serbia and much of Balkans

Heavy snowfall covered Belgrade and much of the Balkans on Sunday, disrupting transportation and cancelling flights.

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Germany

Bayern's Joshua Kimmich to get COVID vaccine after infection

Bayern Munich midfielder Joshua Kimmich told German TV on Sunday that he will get vaccinated against the coronavirus after testing positive for the virus last month.

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Health news

Omicron COVID variant appears to spread faster than Delta, WHO says

The World Health Organization said that the new Omicron COVID-19 variant appears to spread faster than current variants and that vaccines could be less effective against it.

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Spain

Fresh lockdowns amid La Palma volcano's record-breaking run

The small Canary Island of La Palma has been besieged by record-breaking volcanic activity.

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World News

American gothic novelist Anne Rice dies aged 80

Anne Rice, the author of "Interview with the Vampire", died from complications of a stroke at the age of 80.

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Debris and damage in Mayfield after tornado

Rubble and debris from destroyed buildings covered the ground in Mayfield on Sunday after a monstrous tornado swept through Kentucky.

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Artists perform a dance in homage of social leaders killed in Colombia

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Aerials of La Palma's erupting volcano

Sunday marked 85 days since the eruption of the volcano on La Palma began, making it the longest eruption on the island since records began in the 16th century.

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Hundreds dressed as Santa run down Athen streets

Hundreds of people dressed up in red and white Santa Claus costumes to take part Sunday in Athens' seventh charity Santa Run.

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Austria

Austria ends COVID-19 lockdown measures for vaccinated

Austria ended its COVID-19 lockdown, but only for people who are vaccinated against or recovered from the virus.

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World News

The Netherlands' Max Verstappen wins first Formula One title

Max Verstappen won his first Formula One title by overtaking British rival Lewis Hamilton in the final lap of the season's final Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi on Sunday.

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France

French skier Noël opens slalom season with dominating win

French skier Clément Noël dominated the first slalom of the World Cup season for his ninth career win as many other pre-race favourites faltered.

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Culture news

What is Romuva? Inside the ancient religion's bid for state approval

Followers of Romuva have been attacked by the Catholic church, Teutonic Knights and the Soviets, but they've just been given a massive break.

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Culture news

Meet the rock photographer who put The Charlatans in a lake

Tony (AJ) Barratt travelled the world photographing music's most influential artists for over a decade. Here, we explore some of his best shots and the stories behind them.

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Cinema

Bosnian film 'Quo Vadis, Aida?' wins top prize at European Film Awards

The 34th European Film Awards were held in Berlin on Saturday. Bosnian film "Quo Vadis, Aida?" was the ceremony's big winner taking home the best film and best director awards.

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Italy

Eight dead in Sicily after gas explosion causes building collapse

"It was as if a plane had crashed into our building," a local resident said.

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Israel

Israeli PM to make first official visit by Israeli premier to UAE

Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said he would travel to the United Arab Emirates, the first visit by an Israeli premier.

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United Kingdom

Johnson under fire for leaked photo of Christmas quiz during COVID

UK PM Boris Johnson is under fire after a photo was published of him leading a Christmas quiz last year when social mixing was not allowed.

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USA

Rescuers comb wreckage after deadly tornadoes rip through central US

The governor of the state of Kentucky said upwards of 70 may have been killed when a tornado touched down for more than 320 kilometres.

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Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian ski resorts benefit from lax anti-virus measures

On the Jahorina and Bjelasnica mountains near Sarajevo, tightly packed queues formed at ski lifts while local and international guests gathered at cafes both indoors and outdoors.

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Austria

Large protests in Vienna against COVID-19 measures

Protests have been staged in several European countries in response to COVID-19 measures introduced by governments as infections rise.

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Experiences

Fed up of wrapping? Gift your loved ones an experience this Christmas

Don’t bother with presents this year, spend some quality time together and gift someone an experience instead.

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Green News

No more food will be sent to landfill in California, under new law

California is banning food waste from landfills, it'll be turned into compost or energy instead.

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Funeral held for Turkish-American activist shot by Israeli soldier

Ukraine and Russia exchange over 200 prisoners of war

At least five dead in Romania after severe flooding in Central Europe

EU countries lagging on carbon emissions reductions, Commission tells

Funeral held for Turkish-American activist shot by Israeli soldier

Ukraine and Russia exchange over 200 prisoners of war

At least five dead in Romania after severe flooding in Central Europe

EU countries lagging on carbon emissions reductions, Commission tells

2021-12-12

Drone shots of flooding in northeast Spain

Aerials of Italy building collapse

Heavy snowfall wreaks havoc in Serbia and much of Balkans

Bayern's Joshua Kimmich to get COVID vaccine after infection

Watch top news stories today | December 12th – Evening edition

American gothic novelist Anne Rice dies aged 80

Debris and damage in Mayfield after tornado

Artists perform a dance in homage of social leaders killed in Colombia

Hundreds dressed as Santa run down Athen streets

Austria ends COVID-19 lockdown measures for vaccinated

The Netherlands' Max Verstappen wins first Formula One title

French skier Noël opens slalom season with dominating win

Watch top news stories today | December 12th – Midday edition

Bosnian ski resorts benefit from lax anti-virus measures

Fed up of wrapping? Gift your loved ones an experience this Christmas

No more food will be sent to landfill in California, under new law

Watch top news stories today | December 12th – Morning edition