23 December 2021 | Euronews
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USA US police officer who claims she mistook gun for taser guilty of manslaughter Kim Potter, 49, killed Daunte Wright, 20, during the traffic stop in Minneapolis in April. -
United Kingdom Omicron cases 70% less likely to be hospitalised, UK health agency report suggests The study from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) found people infected with Omicron were 50 to 70 percent less likely to be admitted to hospital than those infected with the Delta variant. -
Culture news 'Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal': The six best Christmas movies to watch now It's Christmas! Well, almost. Time to get cosy and press play on these classic festive films. Or you can watch Bad Santa... -
Sport Man City defender Benjamin Mendy charged with seventh count of rape Mendy is due to go on trial next year. He was refused bail and has been held in a prison in Liverpool since his arrest last August. -
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China Winter Olympics: Beijing 'strongly advises' Olympians to get COVID booster The organisers also "regret" the decision by the National Hockey League (NHL) not to send players to the Beijing Winter games. -
Football Now The FIFA Arab Cup: A perfect World Cup warm-up A first ever FIFA Arab Cup provided Qatar with the ideal opportunity to test out the logistics ahead of next year's World Cup. -
No Comment Funeral of Palestinian shot dead after firing at Israeli troops Mourners attend the funeral of Palestinian Mohammed Issa Abbas, who reportedly fired on Israeli troops in the occupied West Bank and was shot dead by Israeli forces returning fire, at the al-Amari refugee camp in Ramallah -
No Comment Extinction Rebellion protests Argentina's fast fashion Extinction Rebellion Argentina stages a demonstration against the fast fashion industry on the Florida pedestrian street in Buenos Aires -
No Comment Santa Claus climbs down building to visit children in a Spanish hospital Children spending the holidays in a hospital in Barcelona get a much-needed boost from a firefighter dressed as Santa Claus, who greets them from outside a hospital window while hanging from a climbing rope outside the building, due to strict pandemic rules restricting visitors -
No Comment Aerial images of Philippines typhoon devastation Destroyed houses and trees after Super Typhoon Rai smashed into the Philippines leaving hundreds and thousands of people homeless -
World Business Review of the year: fortunes follow the ebbs and flows of the pandemic There's been a climate of uncertainty that’s hurt the retail sector in particular. Businesses across the world will be hoping for a more stable operating environment in the year to come -
Culture news Astroworld: Congressional Committee launches investigation into festival tragedy The House Oversight and Reform Committee has launched an investigation into the promoter of the Astroworld music festival in Houston, in which 10 people were killed during a massive crowd surge. -
Culture news Budapest's Concerto Symphony Orchestra performs in new film for Christmas 'Carpathian Rhapsody' will be available to stream online for free in the next five days. -
Food and Drink Visit the birthplace of Sweden's festive peppermint candy canes In 1859, a new confection emerged on the market in the small town of Gränna, Sweden. It was a hard, minty candy with red and white stripes, created by Amalia Eriksson -
Culture news 'One of the country's most astute observers': American writer Joan Didion dies aged 87 The legendary author and essayist, lauded for her commentary on social unrest in America, has passed away. -
Bulgaria Rum, gin or... COVID shot? Sofia bar bids to boost Bulgaria's low vaccination rate The bar is the only place in Bulgaria where people do not need a health certificate to get in, but leave with one after getting the jab. -
Cry Like A Boy Podcast | ‘Men also benefit from gender equality,’ says HeforShe’s Edward Wageni In this episode of Cry Like a Boy, we discuss the challenges that HeForShe director Edward Wageni faces working with men and why gender equality is good for everyone, not just women. -
Musica Ludovic Tezier shines in Verdi's dark epic ''Simon Boccanegra" Musica meets French baritone Ludovic Tézier, the lead role in Verdi's dark drama Simon Boccanegra at the Zurich Opera House. -
Divine Grace competition ‘will help us to become closer to the unique nature of rhythmic gymnastics’ In a competition which organiser Alina Kabaeva anticipates will become an annual event, 13 rhythmic gymnasts from 13 countries gathered at the VTB Arena in Moscow on 16–17 December for the first Divine Grace Experimental International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament. -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | December 23rd – Evening edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Xinhuanet and the CCG release report looking at how Chinese cities can improve global communication Online news outlets and social media platforms have forever changed the ways in which cities’ reputations rise and fall. -
Italy Ocean Viking rescue ship carrying 114 migrants remains stranded one week later The Ocean Viking, part of the NGO SOS Méditerranée, has been looking for a safe port to land 114 migrants it rescued off the coast of Libya a week ago. -
Hungary 'Shameful and rude': Orban slammed over remark on Bosnia's Muslims When asked about Bosnia’s bid to join the EU, Orban's spokesman Zoltan Kovacs tweeted the PM’s response: “The challenge with Bosnia is how to integrate a country with 2 million Muslims.” -
Health news Would you be willing to have your COVID health pass implanted in your hand? A Swedish tech company is leading the way on implanted microchips to carry COVID passports. -
My Europe Series Mikhail Gorbachev tried to get Russia on the wagon. He failed Mikhail Gorbachev is remembered for dismantling the USSR and bringing about the end of Communism in the Soviet Union, but when he took power in 1985 his ambitions were far less radical. -
Belgium Belgium to shut down all seven of its nuclear reactors by 2025 Progressively phasing out nuclear power has been enshrined in Belgian law since 2003. -
Culture news Harry Potter cast back on screens for franchise's 20th anniversary Muggles can experience the return of the magical cast at 8 pm on January 1, 2022, on Sky Max and HBO. -
Czech Republic Will the Czech Republic boycott the Beijing Winter Olympics? Such a move could start a spat between the new coalition government and President Milos Zeman, one of the loudest pro-China advocates in Czech politics. -
Culture news Santa Claus or Spiderman? Watch a team of Spanish firefighters surprise children in hospital A firefighter dressed as Santa Claus climbed down the wall of a children's hospital in Barcelona to surprise those spending Christmas there. -
Earth News What is 'youthwashing' and is it dangerous for the climate movement? Young people say their voices are being used to make governments and companies look good. -
Moments Meet the 19-year-old on-track to becoming the youngest person to fly around the world Teenager Zara Rutherford hopes to complete her 51,000-kilometre trip across five continents and 52 countries by mid-January 2022. -
United Kingdom London's 'Big Ben' fully visible again to ring in the New Year "It's an international symbol, an international symbol of democracy, and [...] it was the only bell allowed to ring during the Second World War. So that was the sound of liberty and hope." -
Spain Christmas across Europe: Spain's festivities can be boisterous, banging and, at times, bizarre Spain’s boisterous take on the holiday could almost be mistaken for irreverence. It's summed up by the caganer or defecating shepherd, which can be found in nativity scenes across the country. -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | December 23rd – Midday edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Art Art trends 2022: The growing influence of independent art spaces Often generously funded, these independent visual art spaces will continue to grow in importance throughout Europe. -
Art Art Trends 2022: How artists are taking on the climate crisis With continued concern following the deals announced at COP26, will the “groundswell” of artistic engagement with environmental issues contribute to meaningful change? -
Nigeria Nigeria destroys more than one million expired COVID-19 vaccines Officials blamed "vaccine nationalism" in developed countries for hoarding vaccines until they "were about to expire" before donating them. -
Travel News Work hard, play hard: Do workers deserve more holidays after the pandemic? With few of us able to go on holiday during the pandemic, should workplaces offer more annual leave to make up for it? -
Russia NATO blast and four other takeaways from Putin's annual speech Putin stressed that Moscow "made it clear that any further NATO movement to the east is unacceptable". -
China China puts 13 million residents in lockdown ahead of Games Xi’an on Thursday reported another 63 locally transmitted cases, pushing the city’s total to at least 211 over the past week. -
World Culture shock: the impact of COVID on creative sectors In this special review of culture in 2021 we take a look at some of the most significant developments in the world of culture over the past 12 months. -
World Thank you 2021 for the music: from Eurovision to Abba In this review, we look back at some of the most memorable events from the world of music in 2021. -
France Brigitte Macron taking legal action over transgender conspiracy theory This is not the first time that the Macron couple has been targeted by rumours mixing gender and sexual orientation. -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | December 23rd – Morning edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Greece Athens cautious as Greece prepares for another Christmas with COVID Locals in Athens tell Euronews they are staying away from large crowds during the Christmas period. -
China Hong Kong university removes Tiananmen massacre statue Over 100 pro-democracy activists have been arrested since Beijing implemented the national security law in Hong Kong.