20 December 2021 | Euronews
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Poland Polish opposition duo hacked with NSO spyware, digital researchers say Citizen Lab could not say who ordered the hacks and NSO does not identify its clients, beyond saying it works only with legitimate government agencies. -
Turkey Turkey's Erdogan announces moves to encourage lira savings Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday announced a series of measures to encourage lira-denominated savings, easing the pressure on the beleaguered Turkish currency. -
Culture news Fashion Trends 2022: How will designers help us all feel good again? From marvellous monochrome to micro-minis, Euronews looks at the forces driving the look of 2022. -
USA Ghislaine Maxwell was dangerous predator, prosecutor says The trial of Ghislaine Maxwell ended on Monday with a prosecutor labelling her a dangerous predator while a defence attorney maintained the socialite was innocent. -
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United Kingdom Queen Elizabeth II to skip Christmas trip amid Omicron surge Queen Elizabeth II has decided not to spend Christmas at the royal Sandringham estate in eastern England. -
My Europe Series Scotland could soon pardon thousands of women executed for witchcraft centuries ago Nearly 4,000 people in Scotland were accused of witchcraft between 1563 and 1736, many of whom were tortured and executed. -
Design From The Cheesegrater to Pompidou: 5 of Richard Rogers' greatest European designs Following the passing of the famed British architect, we look back at some of the Richard Rogers originals shaping Europe's skylines to this day. -
Art 'I paint hope': Young Syrian painter dreams of a European escape 16-year-old Roaa Tanari has spent most of her life living among the ruins of Syria's war. -
Tech News Could space hold the secrets to ageing well? SpaceX rocket to blast off with human muscle cells The study, called MicroAge, is being conducted by UK researchers, who are seeking a better understanding of why muscles get weaker as people age. -
No Comment Teargas, bullets fired at protesters during demonstration in DRC Demonstrators converge on arterial roads in the eastern DR Congo city of Goma, setting up barricades and burning tyres and mobile phone box in the capital of the Nord Kivu province. At least one policeman died, as police fired tear gas and used live rounds to disperse the crowd. -
Netherlands Prosecutors begin explaining evidence at MH17 plane crash trial On Wednesday, prosecutors will tell judges what punishments they want for the four suspects, with the maximum sentence being life imprisonment. -
Afghanistan Afghans face hunger as country's economy in dire straits The return of the Taliban to power has had disastrous consequences, with almost 98% of Afghans affected by the huge shortage of food plaguing the country. -
Scenes Meet the inventor saving the lives of pregnant women across Uganda “Radiology was a great marriage between saving lives and dealing with machines” -
Tech News Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa returns to Earth after 12 days on ISS Maezawa, his assistant and a Russian cosmonaut spent 12 days on the orbiting laboratory where the Japanese tourists documented their daily life aboard the ISS for Maezawa's popular YouTube channel. -
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No Comment Truck runs into a US military vehicle in Germany A truck ran into a U.S. military vehicle on a highway in Bavaria on Monday in what German police described as an accident. The military said there were no known injuries among U.S. personnel, but eight soldiers were taken to a hospital for a precautionary screening. -
Art Meet the world's first 'cyborg artist' who has the power to hear colours Spain-based artist Neil Harbisson was born completely colour blind, but these days a device attached to his head turns colour into audible frequencies. -
Moments Arctic Ice Floating: Would you brave a swim in a frozen lake in Lapland? With tourists returning to Lapland after last year’s cancellations, a new experience is proving popular - arctic ice floating. -
My Europe Series As MEPs raise alarm over rule of law, is Slovenia following Hungary's path? The European Parliament adopted a critical resolution on the backsliding of EU values in Slovenia, without the votes of the powerful EPP centre-right group. -
No Comment Ice sculptors transform a Russian city into a winter wonderland Working in subzero temperatures, ice sculptors have turned the Siberian city of Tomsk into a winter wonderland. It's all part of the Crystal Tomsk ice sculpture festival where 16 sculptor teams compete for a top prize. -
Money Adidas says sorry to those 'hurt by gas' after metaverse NFT minting error The German sportswear maker cashed in on the NFT and Metaverse hype at the weekend, following rival Nike's moves into digital sneakers. -
Culture news Classical crossover superstar Carlos Marín of Il Divo dies at 53 The Spanish operatic singer passed away at an English hospital after falling ill with complications from COVID-19. -
France French police have detected 182,000 fake COVID passes in six months France first rolled out its COVID pass in late July. It is necessary to visit restaurants, bars, cultural venues, large events and long-distance public transport. -
Ecotech This huge kite is dragging cargo ships across the Atlantic Ocean This innovative solution is one of a number being explored to cut the carbon emissions of shipping. -
Moments Meet the travellers who pay to get lost in the middle of nowhere These trips offer mystery adventures for clients craving their very own ‘survivor’ experience. -
Belarus Police uncover 455 social media accounts encouraging Belarus-to-EU migration The social media accounts promoted illegal immigration by advertising the sale of counterfeit ID documents and visas or illegal transportation services. -
Nature Narwhals are suffering from noisy ships and airguns in the Arctic, new study finds The Arctic must not be turned into a shipping highway, say scientists, as narwhals are stressed by sounds up to 40km away. -
World News NGO sues French and British authorities over Channel migrant boat tragedy French and British rescue services are accused of ignoring calls for help, failing to prevent the biggest loss of life during attempted illegal crossings of the Channel. -
Uzbekistan set for second stage of reforms As Uzbekistan prepares for the next stage of its reform programme, its leadership is says it will carry out a major restructuring of government, with some functions devolved to local authorities and others dispensed with altogether. -
Health news Radioactive 'anti-5G' jewellery banned in the Netherlands, but still on offer online If you own one of the ten products found to emit ionising radiation, take it off and store it away safely, Dutch nuclear safety authorities warned. -
Kazakhstan holds investment forum to win over multinationals Senior government figures and major investors were among those who attended the fourth Kazakhstan Global Investment Roundtable (KGIR), which this year celebrated the 30th anniversary of the country’s independence. -
Travel News A fifth of the world's languages could disappear by the end of the century, new study reveals What does that mean for Indigenous populations around the world? -
Culture news Revitalising Italian cinema: Rome's Cinecittà Studios receives €260m fund Once the stomping ground of Italy's greatest directors and actors, from Federico Fellini to Sophia Loren, Rome's renowned Cinecitta film studios are planning a much-needed makeover for a new era. -
Culture news Melania Trump latest celebrity to cash in on NFTs The former First Lady will sell the non-fungible tokens on her website with some proceeds going to support children in foster-care, but charity bosses have warned this could be a "huge red flag". -
Health news Omicron: 3 vaccine doses are not enough to stop the new COVID variant, warns BioNTech CEO "We must be aware that even triple-vaccinated are likely to transmit the disease’” Ughur Sahin said, the CEO of the German company behind the mRNA vaccine produced with Pfizer. -
Germany German families search for answers five years after Berlin attack "The state has not been able to keep its promise of protection, security, and freedom," said Germany's president as the country commemorated the fifth anniversary of the 2016 Christmas market attack in Berlin. -
Moments This grandmother's 'over the top' Christmas house is attracting tourists from across Europe A Hungarian grandmother started decorating her garden 10 years ago for her grandchildren, but since then it has become a tourist attraction. -
Earth News These sustainable Christmas trees are delivered to your door and then responsibly composted Whether fake or real, it's important to think about the whole life cycle when picking your Christmas tree this year. -
Moments 5 star train travel: These are the most luxurious rail journeys in the world The journey is part of the experience when you travel by train - so here are some of the best luxury options out there. -
Sport Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai denies making sexual assault claim The comments did not ease worries at the WTA, which said Monday that it still had "significant concerns about her well-being and ability to communicate without censorship or coercion". -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | December 20th – Midday edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Netherlands Novavax's COVID vaccine becomes the fifth jab to be approved for use in the EU Results from clinical trials released in June showed 90.4% efficacy against the disease, and 100% efficacy against severe to moderate cases. -
Tech News NFTs, stablecoins and the value of Bitcoin: Predictions for crypto assets in 2022 2021 saw major market events for the crypto sector and the year ahead will see cryptocurrencies mature and truly enter mainstream. -
United Kingdom COVID: Omicron 'tidal wave' prompts UK to urge out-of-work teachers to return to classrooms Education workers are 26% more likely to contract COVID-19 than the general population, according to a union. -
World Afghanistan's brutal year: the return of the Taliban It was a year of turmoil for Afghanistan and its people. From the Western withdrawal and evacuation to the Taliban's seizure of power - a look back at the tumultuous events of 2021. -
World 2021: a year of highs and lows in the battle against COVID-19 Review 2021: a year of highs and lows in the battle against COVID-19 - the pandemic that changed the world -
World US politics in 2021: a democracy under attack In this review, we look back at the big events that shaped US politics in 2021, both domestically and abroad. -
Poland Poles protest across the country to defend media freedom The protests were called after the parliament on Friday unexpectedly passed a bill that would force Discovery Inc. to sell its controlling share of TVN, Poland’s largest television network. -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | December 20th – Morning edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
China Voter turnout plunges in Hong Kong under new election laws Turnout was just over 30%. It was over 50% in 2012 and 2016.