12 January 2022 | Euronews
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Culture news Ronnie Spector, '60s icon who sang ‘Be My Baby,’ dies at 78 Martin Scorsese used “Be My Baby” to open his 1973 film “Mean Streets” and the song appears in the title sequence of “Dirty Dancing”. -
Iran French-Iranian academic Fariba Adelkhah reimprisoned in Iran The French government said the imprisonment of Fariba Adelkhah is purely political and called for her immediate release. -
Italy Costa Concordia: Italy marks ten years since cruise ship disaster Thirty-two people died when the ship slammed into a reef and capsized off the Tuscan island of Giglio. -
France Annecy shootings: Suspect arrested then released over unsolved 2012 murders The shootings have remained a mystery for nearly 10 years and no one has ever been charged with the killings. -
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Bulgaria Bulgaria moves to end practice of 'golden passports' Bulgaria's new government passed a bill aimed at getting rid of "golden passports". -
Italy Two young men arrested over New Year's Eve attacks on women in Milan Nine women say they were assaulted by groups of young men in Milan's main square during the celebrations. -
Europe News US urges Russia to make the 'smart choice' to de-escalate tensions on Ukraine's border US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman tells Euronews that it's up to President Putin to choose "diplomacy as opposed to deterrence". -
Spain Spanish doctors compensated for lack of PPE at start of COVID-19 pandemic The claim brought by a doctor’s union is the first of its kind to be won in Spain. -
My Europe Series Is it counterproductive to make vaccines mandatory? Vaccines will be mandatory in Austria from February 1. But will the move have the desired effect? -
Sweden Sweden to help households as electricity prices soar over 266% Some 1.8 million households are affected, the government said. -
No Comment In France's Gironde, locals look on as floodwaters rise In the town of La Réole, in the south of France's Gironde region, locals helplessly await the peak of floods, even if water levels are expected to be lower than those registered almost a year ago. -
No Comment Vietnam incense village dazzles ahead of Lunar New Year, though sales down Vietnam's "incense village" is a dazzling pink as workers prepare fragrant sticks for the Lunar New Year holiday, but strict rules to stop the spread of Covid-19 are dulling its lustre. -
Ecotech 40 years and counting: Australian solar village proves sun power is here to stay This couple have been living off grid for 40 years -
Mobility A new ‘white gold’ rush in California’s ‘Lithium Valley’ could power 6 million electric cars At the edge of a deserted lake in California, the race for ‘white gold’ is on. And the jobs brought by the mining companies could save an area that has slowly fallen into decrepitude. -
Art Largest ever collection of watercolours painted by Prince Charles on display in London A collection of 79 watercolours painted by none other than the heir to the British throne, Prince Charles, are on display at the Garrison Chapel in London -
Bulgaria Anti-vaccine protesters try to storm Bulgarian parliament building Several people, including police officers, were injured during the clashes in Sofia. -
Top News Stories Today Top news stories today | January 12th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Wordle copycat apps removed from Apple's App Store after online criticism The online word game Wordle has become a sensation in the last couple of weeks and copycat apps have been trying to take advantage. -
Hungary EU must be prepared for a possible rigged election in Hungary | View In April the European Union could face the first ever significantly rigged vote in one of its member states. A full observation mission should be sent to this year's parliamentary election, warns German Marshall Fund fellow Daniel Hegedüs. -
The Cube Fact-checkers urge YouTube to take 'effective' action against misinformation More than 80 media groups and NGOs have signed an open letter to YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki. -
Culture news Sharks exhibition in New York aims to change the 'jaws' image The exhibition will be open until August 14, 2022, at New York's American Museum of Natural History. -
Money Will New York's new mayor turn the city into a new cryptocurrency hub? Eric Adams, a Bitcoin-enthusiast, has pledged to turn New York into a crypto hub. -
Ecotech Clean up your morning routine with the world's first refillable toothpaste 1.5 billion toothpaste tubes end up in landfill every year, so a UK dental company is trying to turn the tide. -
Afghanistan Extreme poverty drives Afghans to sell vital organs to feed families In the western province of Herat, people in dire need of money have taken to risking their lives by selling their kidneys. -
Art Artist explores mental health struggles in stunning mural at London's Saatchi Gallery The artwork was created in situ and has been on display at the 'Journeys: The Healing Arts' exhibition. -
Europe News NATO and Russia agree to hold further meetings amid Ukraine tensions The first meeting between both sides in over two years was held in Brussels on Wednesday. -
Kazakhstan Nearly 1,700 more people arrested over recent protests in Kazakhstan The violence that rocked the former Soviet country was the worst since Kazakhstan gained independence in 1991. -
France France removes restrictions on gay blood donors Blood donation will be open to all French citizens regardless of their sexual orientation from 16 March. -
United Kingdom A year since Brexit: London's financial crown shaken by EU competition but still intact The City of London remains Europe's top financial sector despite losing key business and bankers to rival EU hubs. -
Real Economy 20 years on, has the euro cash currency been a success? It was 20 years ago that euro coins and notes first appeared across the continent. Two decades on, what has the single currency meant for our economies and businesses? -
Culture news Joelle Taylor wins TS Eliot prize for poetry in 'triumphant' moment for visibility The prestigious award was given to Taylor for her collection “C+nto & Othered Poems,” on her experiences as a butch lesbian. -
United Kingdom Prince Andrew loses bid to get sexual assault civil case thrown out in US Andrew has denied Giuffre's accusations that he forced her to have sex more than two decades ago at the London home of former Epstein associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and abused her at two other Epstein properties. -
Greece Landmark rape trial of Greek sailing coach begins after #MeToo revelations Triantafyllos Apostolou is accused of sexually assaulting an 11-year-old sailing federation athlete in 2010. -
Earth News These are the six major environmental stories to follow in 2022 From the biodiversity crisis to activism to renewable energy to Joe Biden's environmental promises - there's a lot to pay attention to this year. -
Tech News Facebook’s metaverse may usher in impressive hyperrealistic tech but your privacy could be at risk Meta has reportedly had hundreds of new patents for hyperrealistic tech approved for its metaverse but none of them mention privacy or safety. -
Destinations Watch Europe’s aeronauts soar over the Alps in hot air balloons COVID-19 restrictions can’t stop these enthusiasts from taking flight -
Culture news Oscars 2022 hosts announced: But how will they rate against previous presenters? Many stars grace the stage of the Academy Awards hoping to be a memorable host, but not all are successful. Let's dive into the best and worst. -
Germany Germany faces a gigantic task to meet its CO2 reduction goals, says country's new climate minister Germany's new climate minister said the country is currently on track to halve its emissions by 2030 - far off the government's target of 65%. -
No Comment Canadians take icy bath in Toronto lake Two Canadians take a bath in the icy waters of Ontario Lake, in Toronto, with a morning temperature of -20°C. -
Tech News US judge clears the way for a second Federal Trade Commission antitrust suit against Facebook Meta, formerly known as Facebook, was unable to derail a second attempt by the FTC to bring an antitrust case against the company. -
Ukraine Ukrainian army reservists train amid border tensions with Russia Last summer, Ukraine's president established the reservist units to help defend the country in the event of a Russian invasion. -
Earth News Green is the new black: ‘Groundbreaking’ fashion act to hold brands accountable It could be the first time a country has set legally-binding environmental rules for the clothing and footwear industries. -
Tech News Norway's police are in hot water after posting an image of a suspect having a drugs test on Snapchat A Snapchat post by Norwegian police raised questions over privacy and power. Now the country's policing watchdog is investigating. -
Earth News Making conferences virtual or hybrid could significantly mitigate climate change, says new study Switching to virtual events could give the world an extra 18 months to reach the 1.5 degrees target. -
No Comment Snowstorms hit Japan`s northern Hokkaido and northeastern region of Tohoku Rapidly developing low-pressure systems are bringing snowstorms to Japan's northern prefecture of Hokkaido and northeastern region of Tohoku. -
No Comment Israeli researchers claim to teach goldfish to drive a vehicle Israeli scientists try to prove that fish can drive a car -
United Kingdom Boris Johnson: UK PM told to resign after admitting he attended party during lockdown Opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer accused Boris Johnson of "lying through his teeth" and called on him to "do the decent thing, and resign". -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | January 12th – Midday edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News COVID in Europe: France reports 'tidal wave' of new infections as records broken in Italy France reported more than 360,000 new infections on Tuesday. -
Culture news Autocrats vs the arts: Which European nations are cracking down on their cultural sectors? These governments are accused of stifling freedom of expression or using their influence to interfere in cultural institutions. -
Poland Court rejects appeal against acquittal of trio for LGBT halo posters They were initially charged over posters that depicted the Virgin Mary with an LGBT halo. -
Canada COVID-19: Quebec to levy financial penalty on unvaccinated adults The Canadian province is following several European countries such as Austria, Greece and Italy in announcing plans to fine people who refuse the vaccine. -
Top News Stories Today Watch top news stories today | January 12th – Morning edition Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA Joe Biden makes voting rights appeal saying 'battle for soul of America not over' The US president said he's 'tired of being quiet', blaming Republicans for refusing to protect voting rights and for holding up stalled legislation. -
Australia Novak Djokovic admits visa form 'error' and failing to isolate after positive test The men's tennis world No1 says his agent unintentionally provided incorrect travel information as he awaits an Australian government decision over his visa.