2021-12-23

USA

US police officer who claims she mistook gun for taser found guilty

Kim Potter, 49, killed Daunte Wright, 20, during the traffic stop in Minneapolis in April.

23/12/2021

United Kingdom

Omicron cases 70% less likely to be hospitalised, UK 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.

23/12/2021

Culture news

'Merry Christmas, ya filthy animal': The six best Christmas movies

It's Christmas! Well, almost. Time to get cosy and press play on these classic festive films. Or you can watch Bad Santa...

23/12/2021

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.

23/12/2021

China

Winter Olympics: Beijing 'strongly advises' Olympians to get booster

The organisers also "regret" the decision by the National Hockey League (NHL) not to send players to the Beijing Winter games.

23/12/2021

Football Now

The FIFA Arab Cup: A perfect World Cup warm-up

In partnership with Media City

A first ever FIFA Arab Cup provided Qatar with the ideal opportunity to test out the logistics ahead of next year's World Cup.

23/12/2021

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

23/12/2021

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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

23/12/2021

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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

23/12/2021

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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

23/12/2021

World

Business Review of the year

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

23/12/2021

Culture news

Astroworld: Congressional Committee launches investigation

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.

23/12/2021

Culture news

Budapest's Concerto performs in new film for Christmas

'Carpathian Rhapsody' will be available to stream online for free in the next five days.

23/12/2021

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

23/12/2021

Culture news

'One of the country's most astute observers': Joan Didion dies at 87

The legendary author and essayist, lauded for her commentary on social unrest in America, has passed away.

23/12/2021

Bulgaria

Rum, gin or... COVID shot? Bulgaria bar bids to boost 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.

23/12/2021

Cry Like A Boy

HeforShe’s Edward Wageni: ‘Men also benefit from gender equality’

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.

23/12/2021

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.

23/12/2021

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.

23/12/2021

Partner content

Divine Grace competition ‘will help us to become closer to the unique nature of rhythmic gymnastics’

Partner content presented by Divine Grace

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.

23/12/2021

Partner content

Xinhuanet and the CCG release report looking at how Chinese cities can improve global communication

Partner content presented by Xinhuanet & CCG

Online news outlets and social media platforms have forever changed the ways in which cities’ reputations rise and fall.

23/12/2021

Italy

Rescue ship with 114 migrants on board still stranded after a week

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.

23/12/2021

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.”

23/12/2021

Health news

Swedish company promotes biochip implant to carry your COVID passport

A Swedish tech company is leading the way on implanted microchips to carry COVID passports.

23/12/2021

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.

23/12/2021

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.

23/12/2021

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.

23/12/2021

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.

23/12/2021

Culture news

Santa Claus or Spiderman? Kids spending Xmas in hospital get a treat

A firefighter dressed as Santa Claus climbed down the wall of a children's hospital in Barcelona to surprise those spending Christmas there.

23/12/2021

Green 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.

23/12/2021