2022-01-09

Kazakhstan

Protest violence 'was a bid to overthrow Kazakhstan's president'

That's the view of exiled opposition leader Akezhan Kazhegeldin, who spoke to Euronews on Sunday.

09/01/2022

Switzerland

US and Russian officials meet in Geneva amid Ukraine tensions

Rising tensions over Ukraine are at the top of the agenda in talks taking place in Geneva between US and Russian officials. Worries have been mounting over Russia's military build-up close to its border with Ukraine.

09/01/2022

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Tourists question blizzard tragedy in scenic Pakistan town

As unprecedented snowfall thawed at a popular Pakistan mountain resort, rescued tourists were found reckoning with the deaths of 22 fellow travellers in a frozen traffic jam.

09/01/2022

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Republika Srpska 30th anniversary marked amid serious political crisis

The Serb political leader Milorad Dodik’s increasingly aggressive rhetoric along with his plans to start withdrawing from the Bosnian government has cast a large shadow over this year’s banned holiday.

09/01/2022

World News

Greenpeace to sue Hungary over Lake Ferto construction project

Greenpeace is challenging a development project that the Hungarian government has put up for tender, claiming that it threatens a lake which is classed as a Unesco world heritage site.

09/01/2022

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Children in Cologne given COVID jabs in aeroplane

Cologne/Bonn Airport offered an unusual vaccination experience, by converting a Airbus A300 Zero G plane into a vaccination center for children aged 5 to 11. After getting their jab, children and parents were given a tour of the plane's cockpit and a chance to take photographs.

09/01/2022

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09/01/2022

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Djokovic detention puts focus on Australia asylum seekers

Novak Djokovic's supporters gather in a park opposite the immigration detention centre in Melbourne where the tennis world number is being held.

09/01/2022

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Fans arrive at stadium for AFCON opener Cameroon-Burkina Faso

Fans arrive at the vast new 60,000-seat Olembe Stadium in Yaounde for the Africa Cup of Nations opener between the hosts Cameroon and Burkina Faso.

09/01/2022

USA

The unfolding of the James Webb Space Telescope is complete

It will be months before the first images get back to Earth.

09/01/2022

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Worshippers pray for good health in ice water purification ceremony

Tokyo worshippers participate in the annual ice water purification ritual at the Teppozu Inari Shrine, an event to pray for good health in the new year. The participants warm up by stretching their bodies and jump into a pool of cold water with huge ice blocks in it.

09/01/2022

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan says 164 killed in week of protests

Most of the deaths — 103 — were in Almaty, the country's largest city, where demonstrators seized government buildings and set some afire, according to the ministry.

09/01/2022

Cyprus

Cyprus foreign minister quits amid presidential run tussle

Nikos Christodoulides has consistently ranked as one the most popular politicians in the country in numerous public opinion polls.

09/01/2022

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09/01/2022

Residences

This Sri Lankan sanctuary hotel is a haven for wildlife lovers

Over the last 15 years, Vil Uyana has transformed 11 hectares of land into a conservation paradise.

09/01/2022

United Kingdom

Duchess of Cambridge releases new portraits as she turns 40

During 11 years under the royal microscope, Kate has largely avoided criticism by adopting the royal maxim “never complain, never explain.”

09/01/2022

Tech News

Tech this week: Drone delivers life saving defibrillator in Sweden

A Swedish man's life is saved with the help of a drone and BMW shows off its new colour-changing car in Las Vegas.

09/01/2022

Saudi Arabia

Outspoken Saudi princess released from detention after three years

Basma bent Saoud and her daughter Suhoud were detained in March 2019.

09/01/2022

Climate

Bleached coral reefs can still provide millions with nutritious food

Despite the devastating natural consequences, the fish that live on bleached coral reefs are still full of essential vitamins and minerals.

09/01/2022

Kazakhstan

Blogger in Kazakhstan helps people connect after internet turned off

A blogger in Kazakhstan is helping people to connect with loved ones after authorities cut internet access.

09/01/2022

France

Tens of thousands protest COVID vaccine pass across France

The government wants to transform the COVID health pass into a vaccine pass that will only allow the fully vaccinated and people who have recovered from the disease into bars, restaurants, culture and leisure venues.

09/01/2022

Nature

Ship strikes threaten the 1.3 million whales left in our oceans

NGO World Sustainable Organisation has launched a certification campaign to raise awareness of the danger of ship strikes.

09/01/2022

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09/01/2022