17 January 2022 | Euronews
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Tonga Flights sent to assess Tonga damage after volcanic eruption New Zealand and Australia sent military surveillance flights to Tonga to assess the damage a huge undersea volcanic eruption left in the Pacific island nation. -
United Arab Emirates Drone attack in Abu Dhabi claimed by Yemen's rebels kills 3 A drone attack claimed by Yemen's Houthi rebels in Abu Dhabi killed three people. -
World News Investigation shines light on betrayal of Anne Frank and family A cold case team has reached what it calls the “most likely scenario” of who betrayed Jewish teenage diarist Anne Frank and her family. -
Slovenia EU leaders must pay attention to threatened civic freedoms in Slovenia | View Thirty years after the EU formally recognised Slovenian independence, one of its former champions is presiding over an erosion of press freedom and civil society. Act now before it's too late, warns CIVICUS researcher Aarti Narsee. -
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United Kingdom UK to freeze BBC licence fee for two years amid 'partygate' scandal The UK said it would freeze the BBC's licence fee while the opposition claimed the move was meant to create a distraction from the prime minister's current scandals. -
Spain Leaders of Germany, Spain meet to align left-wing agendas German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez in Madrid to plan how to boost progressive policies in the 27-nation European Union. -
World News Honesty and humility will help combat COVID pseudo-science | View A trust deficit may be driving low vaccine uptake and conspiracy theories in some European countries. It is within politicians' power to mitigate this, writes Péter Krekó of the Budapest-based Political Capital Institute -
Art Russian artist arrested after symbolic dirty protest near memorial According to a contemporary art gallery in Moscow, the chilly log is a protest about the council being slow to clear snow. -
World News EU leaders remember David Sassoli's 'strong convictions' in tribute EU leaders paid tribute to the late president of the European Parliament David Sassoli at a ceremony in Strasbourg. -
Money Spain moves to regulate crypto asset advertising, including promotions by influencers The Spanish government said the financial regulator will need to be notified 10 days before a promotional campaign starts. -
No Comment Facing arrest, ex-leader Poroshenko returns to 'defend Ukraine' from Russia Ukraine's ex-president Petro Poroshenko returns to Kyiv despite the risk of arrest. He passes through passport control amid chaotic scenes, saying that border guards have tried to prevent him from entering the country. -
Nature Norway’s most beautiful nature reserve is being destroyed, say researchers A team of volunteers and researchers have unearthed 5.5 million litres of marine waste from the Trøndelag archipelago since 2017. -
Russia Russian denies US allegation it's creating a pretext to invade Ukraine US officials had warned on Friday that Russia could frame Ukraine as an aggressor ahead of an invasion. -
Residences Plan your 2022 trip around the best new hotels opening in Europe this year Here are our favourite new hotels, resorts and stays set to open their doors in the coming year. -
Scenes The street actors spreading awareness about social issues in India "'Nukkad natak' is a very participatory process, and I think that is the beauty of it because that gives it a scope of having people's voices or diverse voices" -
Climate Now What's the real role of volcanoes in climate change? What's the role of volcanoes in climate change? We report from the Spanish island of La Palma and reveal the true influence of the emissions from the Cumbre Vieja volcano on our atmosphere. -
United Kingdom Channel migrants: UK confirms plan to use military to limit small boat crossings from France The UK confirmed its plan to use the military to limit small boat crossings from France, one of several measures seen as an effort to shore up support for the prime minister amid a series of scandals. -
Top News Stories Today Top news stories today | January 17th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Thousands attend Indian bull-taming festival amid Covid surge During the Jallikattu festival, bulls are released from pens and men try to grab their horns to win prizes. -
Sweden Sweden's spy agency probes drones over 3 nuclear plants Sweden's domestic security agency will investigate drones that were seen hovering over or near three nuclear power plants. -
Culture news Ukraine's Oksana Lyniv becomes first female conductor at Bologna's Teatro Comunale Born in Brody, western Ukraine, to musician parents, Lyniv conducted her first orchestra when she was just 16 years old before going on to study at the Lysenko music school in Lviv. -
Hungary Manhunt launched after man shoots at Austrian soldiers near Hungarian border Hungarian police and counter-terrorism officials are involved in the operation. -
Ecotech Scientists have made peas grow faster by electrifying them A renewable energy device has been used to boost plant production for the first time. But how does electroculture really work? -
Food and Drink How to make Paella Valenciana: the traditional recipe behind Spain's most beloved dish Paella was declared an item of cultural significance last year – and Valencians are rejoicing that people are sharing the real ingredients for an authentic paella. -
Culture news Finnish noughties rockers The Rasmus share their entry bid for Eurovision The 'In The Shadows' anthem-makers will compete against six other artists to represent Finland at the 2022 Eurovision Song Contest. -
Europe Decoded European Parliament presidential election: Who's running? How does vote work? How vital is the role? The election will be held on Tuesday in Strasbourg. -
Dubai: A new global hub for the cruise ship industry We are at Port Rashid for the launch of one of the world’s biggest cruise ships and take a look at the newly built Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal. -
Smart Regions More vehicle charging points for cross-country corridor is goal of European project in Sweden A European project aims to increase the number of electric vehicle charging points in areas of low population density. -
No Comment Canal boat gives away free flowers to mark start of tulip season in Amsterdam. Tulips on a canal boat: what could be more Dutch? The vessel meanders through Amsterdam's World Heritage Listed waterways, handing out bouquets to members of the public. This stunt marks National Tulip Day. -
Money Buying with cryptos? Here’s why you may favour altcoins such as Ether and Doge over Bitcoin BitPay says crypto investors are favouring stablecoins and memecoinns as a form of payment. Volatility is one of the reasons why. -
Turkey Osman Kavala: Trial of philanthropist resumes in Turkey Turkey has repeatedly refused to release Kavala despite a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights. -
China China's birth rate drops to a record low Changes to the strict "one-child policy" since 2016 have failed to result in a hoped-for baby boom -
Culture news Las Luminarias: Watch these incredible horses leap through fires to 'purify' Spain Every year, the people of San Bartolomé gather to gawp at horses enacting a dangerous tradition. They are adamant it will bring them good luck for the rest of the year. -
Mobility 5G interference could cause Boeing 787s to run off the runway, the US’ FAA warns US authorities said 5G signal could affect the altimeters in some planes, reducing their ability to slow down after landing in certain conditions. -
Republic of North Macedonia North Macedonia's new coalition formally approved after parliament vote Social Democrat leader Dimitar Kovačevski will be the country's next Prime Minister, replacing Zoran Zaev. -
Art Single page of a Spiderman comic sells for €3 million A comic book panel featuring the superhero's transformation into the infamous Venom fetched the record breaking price at an auction in the US. -
Work Japanese firefighter has his pay slashed after officials discover his YouTube gaming channel The man said he didn't realise his hobby would break Japan's rules on public employees holding second jobs. -
France Foreign sports stars must be vaccinated to compete in France, says minister It comes after the debacle in Australia over Novak Djokovic's visa. -
No Comment Djokovic arrives in Belgrade, walks through airport Novak Djokovic arrived in his native Serbia after being deported from Australia because he was not vaccinated against COVID-19, ending his hopes of defending his Australian Open title. -
Russia Alexei Navalny: Jailed Kremlin critic marks a year since returning to Russia Navalny said that he had "no regrets" about his return to Moscow from Berlin, despite his incarceration. -
Nature Meet the bright red spider that can’t appreciate its own beauty "It's a bit of a head-scratcher what's going on here." -
Switzerland Antonio Horta-Osorio: Credit Suisse chairman resigns after allegedly breaching COVID restrictions Antonio Horta-Osorio has quit following an internal investigation, saying 'a number of my personal actions have led to difficulties for the bank'. -
Greece COVID in Europe: Greece begins fining those over 60 who are unvaccinated The fine will rise to €100 in February. -
No Comment Horses ride through flames in Spanish festival Horsemen ride through a bonfire in the village of San Bartolome de Pinares, in the central Spanish province of Avila, during the traditional religious festival of "Las Luminarias". The festival is held in honour of San Antonio Abad, patron saint of animals. -
Top News Stories Today Top news stories today | January 17th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
France Eric Zemmour: French presidential hopeful guilty of inciting hatred and ordered to pay €10,000 The French presidential hopeful described unaccompanied migrant children as "thieves", "murderers" and "rapists". -
Food and Drink Ice Wine: It's ten below freezing, it must be harvest time December’s warmer than average temperatures pushed back the harvesting, but a cold spell in January 2022 has had the pickers out in numbers. -
Work Apple requires employees to have proof of a COVID booster as Omicron spreads, according to reports Starting January 24, unvaccinated employees or those who haven't submitted proof of vaccination will need negative COVID tests to enter workplaces. -
Ukraine Petro Poroshenko: Ex-president returns to Ukraine to face treason charges Poroshenko, who is accused of treason for allegedly selling coal to Moscow-backed separatists in 2014 and 2015, repeatedly dismissed the charges against him as "politically motivated". -
World News Wealth of world's 10 richest men has doubled during COVID pandemic, says Oxfam The anti-poverty NGO called for governments to improve wealth distribution and to end the "shameful vaccine apartheid". -
Top News Stories Today Top news stories today | January 17th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
North Korea North Korea fires short-range missiles in 4th launch this year North Korea has been ramping up tests in recent months of new, potentially nuclear-capable missiles designed to be maneuverable and fly at low altitudes. -
United Kingdom Two UK teenagers arrested over Texas synagogue hostage taking Four people were held hostage in Colleyville, Texas, on Saturday by an armed captor identified as British national Malik Faisal Akram.