4 January 2022 | Euronews
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France COVID: Macron says he wants to annoy France's unvaccinated 'to the bitter end' The French president turned on the country's five million unvaccinated in a newspaper interview, in a move seen as further politicising the pandemic debate. -
Poland Polish murderer on the run for 20 years arrested for not wearing facemask The man had been on the run from the authorities for 20 years when he was picked up by police near Warsaw. -
France France charges first person over 2004 Sharm el-Sheikh plane crash Dozens of French tourists were killed when the Flash Airlines flight crashed off the Egyptian coast in January 2004. -
France Feminist groups denounce French government's 'silence' after New Year's Day femicides French associations "#NousToutes" and "Féminicides Par Compagnons ou Ex" both reported three femicides in different parts of France within a 12-hour period on New Year's Day. -
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Nature Wild birds can now be killed so there are more game birds to shoot in England There has long been debate over when birds like pheasants are considered livestock. -
Europe Decoded EU divided on gas and nuclear energy, but what are countries most dependent on? France is the most dependent country on nuclear energy, while Italy is the most reliant on natural gas. -
Lithuania Opening a Taiwan Representative Office was 'mistake', says Lithuanian president The move prompted China to restrict diplomatic contacts with Lithuania and stop issuing visas. -
Canada Iran should compensate victims' families over 2020 plane downing, says Canadian court The court awarded more than €74 million in damages to the families of six of the victims, but it remains unclear how they will receive compensation from Tehran. -
Culture news Taliban turn destroyed US military vehicles and blast walls into propaganda art An outdoor exhibit featuring destroyed US military hardware, vehicles and blast walls is on display in Ghazni, Afghanistan, as a reminder of the Taliban's return to power. -
USA Prince Andrew's lawyers ask New York court to throw out sex abuse claims The prince’s lawyers say that a 2009 deal Virginia Giuffre struck with financier Jeffrey Epstein should prevent her from suing Andrew now, even though he wasn’t a party to it. -
My Europe Series Is Europe turning its back on Belarusians fleeing Lukashenko's regime? Poland was the only country to grant asylum to Belarusians in significant numbers, according to Eurostat. -
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No Comment A sand shark released from a fisherman's hook A fisherman caught a sand shark on his fishing line in Hatay, Turkey. Unable to remove the hook from the fish's mouth, he pulled the animal to the shore with his boat. -
Serbia Hundreds of protesters in Serbia call for an end to lithium mine plan Environmental issues have gained public attention in the Balkan nation as a result of various problems with waste management air and water pollution. -
Afghanistan Taliban denies freeing suicide bomber before deadly Kabul attack The explosion killed almost 200 people and 13 American troops at Kabul's airport in August last year. -
Travel News Why is the pandemic causing a private jet shortage in Austria? Private jets are 10 times more polluting than commercial planes. So why is business better than ever? -
World News NATO, EU reject Russia's 'sphere of influence' claim ahead of meeting over Ukraine tensions Concerns have been growing over Russia's military buildup near Ukraine's eastern border. -
Sweden Swedish first as mother convicted of letting son, 12, become child soldier in Syria The 49-year-old woman was sentenced to six years in prison for failing to prevent her 12-year-old son from fighting in Syria in 2013. -
Destinations Lesotho: This tiny African nation has its very own ski resort Skiing in Africa is a thing, and here’s why you should try it out. -
Culture news Rembrandt goes digital as detailed photo brings 'The Night Watch' up close See how the 17th-century master put the tiniest of white dots in his eyes to give life to the painting's main character. -
Travel News After Brexit, some Brits are regaining their EU travel rights with a ‘Golden Visa’ These residency schemes are increasingly popular for people looking to move to EU countries. -
Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier set for second term as Germany's president All three parties in Germany's coalition have now endorsed Steinmeier to serve for another five years until 2027. -
Germany Police officer bitten amid violence over COVID restrictions in Germany It happened as the officer was attempting to check protesters' identities. -
Culture news Madrid's COVID-hit 'La Boheme' replaces both casts in less than 24 hours The opera encountered staggering complications when members of both cast rotations tested positive, forcing them to get creative. -
United Kingdom English Channel migrant crossings treble to a record 28,000 At least 28,395 migrants reached the English coast in small boats in 2021, compared to 8,400 the previous year. -
Food and Drink Meet the man hoping to create Africa's first Michelin-starred restaurant Congolese chef Dieuveil Malonga has visited 38 of Africa's 54 countries, bringing back an abundance with techniques and ingredients with him. Now his sights are are set on blending afro-fusion cuisine with fine dining. -
Tech News Sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids break records in Denmark There were 10,274 electric or plug-in hybrids sold in December, representing 57.8 per cent of total car sales in the country. -
No Comment 24,000 evacuated, two dead in Indonesian floods Heavy flooding on Indonesia's Sumatra island has left two children dead and forced some 24,000 people to flee their homes. -
Earth News Can going vegan really cut the carbon emissions of the food you eat? Greenhouse gases from animal agriculture are one thing, but what about the distance plant-based alternatives travel to reach your plate? -
No Comment Massive snowstorm causes flight delays in the Sakhalin region Strong winds and blizzards reached the Sakhalin region and disrupted communications with mainland Russia and on the island itself. -
Culture news Keri Hulme: Booker Prize-winning author of 'the bone people' dead at 74 Hulme took almost 20 years to produce 'the bone people' which drew on her indigenous Maori and Scottish heritage, weaving themes of personal and cultural isolation. -
Italy Draghi and Berlusconi among those touted as Italy's next president Will it be 'competent and credible' Draghi, divisive Berlusconi or someone else? -
Culture news David Bowie's estate sells rights to his entire music catalogue for €220 million `The late singer's estate have waged a deal with music publishing giants Warner Chappell to oversee Bowie's bulky catalogue of 29 albums. -
No Comment Colombians dance, perform music during Carnival of Blacks and Whites Colombians celebrate the Black and White Carnival, the biggest festival in the southwestern region of Colombia, in the city of Pasto. -
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Tech News Swedish furniture giant IKEA to hike prices due to supply chain issues Container transport prices are at record levels following the outbreak of the pandemic, which has disrupted maritime logistics. -
Italy Dozens of passengers leave cruise ship in Italy after COVID outbreak Italian media reported there were 150 positive cases on board the cruise ship. -
Tech News Analysis: Is Apple really worth $3 trillion and why is the tech giant the most valuable company? Investors bet the iPhone maker will keep launching best-selling products as it explores new markets such as automated cars and virtual reality. -
France French MPs snub government by refusing overnight vaccine pass debate Dozens of French MPs say they received death threats ahead of the debate on whether to make vaccines mandatory to enter many public facilities. -
Climate How climate change triggered a second exodus in Bosnia and Herzegovina Ana used to live on the banks of the River Sava near Croatia, until the most destructive floods of the century turned her into a climate migrant. -
Ukraine Borrell to reiterate EU support to Kyiv during visit to eastern Ukraine as US-Russia talks near Borrell's visit comes less than a week before talks in Geneva between Washington and Moscow. -
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China China to continue to 'modernise' its nuclear weapons following pledge to curb their spread According to the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (Sipri), China had 350 nuclear weapons in January 2021. -
Tech News Elizabeth Holmes trial: Former Theranos CEO convicted of fraud and conspiracy Holmes was convicted on two counts of wire fraud and two counts of conspiracy to commit fraud after seven days of deliberation.