2022-01-19

Tonga

Tonga volcano eruption: Three smaller islands badly damaged

Officials said that humanitarian and clean-up efforts are underway to provide immediate help to the archipelago nation of 106,000 people.

19/01/2022

Netherlands

Dutch judge issues six-month prison sentence for attack on politician

The suspect, identified as Max van den B., was detained two weeks ago outside the home of Sigrid Kaag after he shouted and waved a burning torch.

19/01/2022

France

Rival politicians accuse Macron of using EU to attract votes

With the French president speaking at the European Parliament on Wednesday, a number of his opponents state he is using the country's EU presidency as an electoral stepping stone.

19/01/2022

Tech News

Explained: Why Microsoft's Activision deal could shake up gaming

Microsoft's takeover of Activision shows gaming will be at the heart of the metaverse but it may yet be foiled by antitrust regulators.

19/01/2022

Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan president fires defence minister following protests

As the defense minister is ousted, the Russian-led alliance of soldiers has also left Kazakhstan after providing support during the unrest.

19/01/2022

Moments

This Guatemalan city lives in the shadow of an erupting volcano

After the end of harsh lockdown restrictions, this former colonial capital is enjoying a boom in tourism

19/01/2022

Democratic Republic Of Congo

DR Congo arrests two suspects over killing of Italian ambassador

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo say the main suspect is still at large.

19/01/2022

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Kiev residents bathe in Dnieper River to mark Epiphany

Kyiv residents dipped into the freezing-cold waters of the Dnieper River on Wednesday as Ukrainian Orthodox believers celebrated the Epiphany.

19/01/2022

Health news

'Nocebo effect' cause of most COVID vaccine side effects, study says

Researchers say many of the common COVID vaccine side effects could actually be down to the "nocebo effect," the negative placebo effect.

19/01/2022

Art

Tracey Emin requests removal of art gift from PM Johnson's residence

The renowned British modern artist is no longer happy with her work hanging in the prime minister's official residence.

19/01/2022

The Exchange

The Creator Economy: turning clicks into cash

In partnership with Media City

Being a full-time influencer is now considered a real job. The Creator Economy is a class of businesses built by more than 50 million content creators, curators, social media influencers, bloggers, and videographers. 2.3 million people say they’re doing it on a full-time basis.

19/01/2022

Top News Stories Today

Top news stories today | January 19th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

19/01/2022

Culture news

'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' creator denies misconduct allegations

The show-runner and director has been accused of threatening and intimidating behaviour by cast members, writers and other crew members.

19/01/2022

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Hokkaido town tests ice carousel in frozen lake

The authorities in Hokkaido, Japan, have carried out a demonstration test of an ice ride, hoping it will be a new attraction for winter tourism.

19/01/2022

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Dutch theatres and museums host hair salons

Dutch theatres and museums are hosting gyms and hairdressing salons to protest against restrictions on covid-19.

19/01/2022

USA

New York attorney-general reveals Trump's company misled banks

Former US President Donald Trump's company allegedly used "fraudulent or misleading" asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits.

19/01/2022

Earth Series

How is Kosovo's 'city of power plants' being transformed?

Guxim Klinaku started a non-profit organisation to help enable a green transition in Obiliq, Kosovo.

19/01/2022

Travel News

Where can Americans travel to in Europe right now?

These are all the European countries where American citizens are welcome right now.

19/01/2022

Spain

Eight elderly residents die in nursing home fire in eastern Spain

Officials say the fire broke out at a bedroom at the nursing home on Tuesday evening.

19/01/2022

Belgium

Belgian court sentences migrant smuggling leader for UK lorry deaths

Vo Van Hong was found guilty of leading a human trafficking group based in Belgium.

19/01/2022

Culture news

Gaspard Ulliel: French film actor dies after skiing accident

His performance in 'Juste la fin du monde' by Xavier Dolan won him the César for best actor in 2017.

19/01/2022

Health news

Inmates sue after receiving Ivermectin to treat COVID without consent

Four inmates in the US state of Arkansas claim they were given Ivermectin after testing positive for COVID, but they say they were told that it was vitamins, antibiotics or steroids.

19/01/2022

Syria

Syrian doctor goes on trial in Germany accused of torture

It is the second such case in Germany after a former Syrian colonel was sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity last week.

19/01/2022

Art

Street artist KAWS brings augmented reality to London's Serpentine

American contemporary artist KAWS has opened a new exhibition at Serpentine in London, which features ten pieces accessible only via AR technology.

19/01/2022

Ukraine

Moscow will only accept full NATO expansion ban, officials say

Russia's deputy foreign minister Sergei Ryabkov allayed Western fears over an invasion of Ukraine but also said that Moscow expects firm guarantees from NATO and the West that the alliance will stop its eastwards expansion.

19/01/2022

Israel

Israeli police demolish Palestinian home in East Jerusalem

A lawyer for the Salhiya family said the demolition carried out early Wednesday was "illegal" since the municipality had received the court's permission to vacate the property but not destroy it.

19/01/2022

Travel News

5G problem: Airlines all over the world rush to cancel flights

The issue is appearing to particularly impact the Boeing 777 model.

19/01/2022

Russia

In pictures: Russian Christians plunge into icy water to mark Epiphany

Most people take the plunge at midnight or on the day of the feast itself, which falls on January 19, after priests have blessed the water.

19/01/2022

World News

COVID-19 in Europe: Record daily cases in Russia, Poland, and Romania

Several countries in Europe have registered a record number of COVID-19 infections — here is our summary of the situation across the continent.

19/01/2022

Ecotech

This eco-artist builds cat shelters out of recycled car tyres

Climate change is making life colder for Cairo’s cats - but one artist has a unique solution

19/01/2022