2022-01-17

Turkey

Trial of philanthropist Osman Kavala resumes in Turkey

Turkey has repeatedly refused to release Kavala despite a ruling by the European Court of Human Rights.

17/01/2022

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

17/01/2022

Culture news

Watch these incredible horses leap through bonfires 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.

17/01/2022

Mobility

5G could interfere with planes as they land, safety authority warns

US authorities said 5G signal could affect the altimeters in some planes, reducing their ability to slow down after landing in certain conditions.

17/01/2022

Republic of North Macedonia

North Macedonia's new government approved after parliament vote

Social Democrat leader Dimitar Kovačevski will be the country's next Prime Minister, replacing Zoran Zaev.

17/01/2022

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.

17/01/2022

Work

Japanese firefighter moonlighting as YouTube gamer has pay slashed

The man said he didn't realise his hobby would break Japan's rules on public employees holding second jobs.

17/01/2022

France

Foreign sports stars must be jabbed to compete in France - minister

It comes after the debacle in Australia over Novak Djokovic's visa.

17/01/2022

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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.

17/01/2022

Russia

'Don't be afraid': Alexei Navalny marks a year since Russia return

Navalny said that he had "no regrets" about his return to Moscow from Berlin, despite his incarceration.

17/01/2022

Nature

Bright red spider discovered as colourblind, in a cruel twist of fate

"It's a bit of a head-scratcher what's going on here."

17/01/2022

Switzerland

Credit Suisse chairman resigns after alleged COVID breaches

Antonio Horta-Osorio has quit following an internal investigation, saying 'a number of my personal actions have led to difficulties for the bank'.

17/01/2022

Greece

Greece begins fining those over 60 who are unvaccinated

The fine will rise to €100 in February.

17/01/2022

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Horses run through fire at 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.

17/01/2022

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.

17/01/2022

France

French presidential hopeful Eric Zemmour guilty of inciting hatred

The French presidential hopeful described unaccompanied migrant children as "thieves", "murderers" and "rapists".

17/01/2022

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.

17/01/2022

Work

Apple requires staff to show COVID booster proof amid Omicron surge

Starting January 24, unvaccinated employees or those who haven't submitted proof of vaccination will need negative COVID tests to enter workplaces.

17/01/2022

Ukraine

Ex-leader Petro Poroshenko arrives in 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".

17/01/2022

World News

'Billionaire bonanza': Wealth of 10 richest men 'doubled during COVID'

The anti-poverty NGO called for governments to improve wealth distribution and to end the "shameful vaccine apartheid".

17/01/2022

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.

17/01/2022

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.

17/01/2022

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.

17/01/2022