19 January 2022 | Euronews
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Tonga Tonga volcano eruption: Three smaller islands badly damaged, 80 per cent of population affected Officials said that humanitarian and clean-up efforts are underway to provide immediate help to the archipelago nation of 106,000 people. -
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. -
France Rival politicians accuse Macron of using EU presidency 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. -
Tech News Why Microsoft's Activision deal could shake up gaming and advance its metaverse ambitions Microsoft's takeover of Activision shows gaming will be at the heart of the metaverse but it may yet be foiled by antitrust regulators. -
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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. -
Moments Eruptions every 15 minutes: Hikers return to Guatemala’s most active volcano After the end of harsh lockdown restrictions, this former colonial capital is enjoying a boom in tourism -
Democratic Republic Of Congo Luca Attanasio: 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. -
No Comment 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. -
Health news Two-thirds of COVID vaccine side effects caused by 'nocebo effect' not jab itself, new study says Researchers say many of the common COVID vaccine side effects could actually be down to the "nocebo effect," the negative placebo effect. -
Art Tracey Emin asks Downing Street to return her artwork after 'shameful' Boris Johnson scandal The renowned British modern artist is no longer happy with her work hanging in the prime minister's official residence. -
The Exchange Turning clicks into cash: why the Creator Economy is booming 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. -
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. -
Culture news 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer' creator Joss Whedon denies misconduct allegations The show-runner and director has been accused of threatening and intimidating behaviour by cast members, writers and other crew members. -
No Comment 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. -
No Comment Dutch theatres and museums host hair salons Dutch theatres and museums are hosting gyms and hairdressing salons to protest against restrictions on covid-19. -
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. -
Earth Series Keep It Green: 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. -
Travel News Can American citizens travel to Europe? Here are the latest updates These are all the European countries where American citizens are welcome right now. -
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. -
Belgium Essex lorry deaths: Belgian court sentences migrant smuggling leader to 18 years Vo Van Hong was found guilty of leading a human trafficking group based in Belgium. -
Culture news Gaspard Ulliel: Award-winning French film actor dies after skiing accident aged 37 His performance in 'Juste la fin du monde' by Xavier Dolan won him the César for best actor in 2017. -
Health news US inmates sue after being given horse deworming drug Ivermectin without consent to treat COVID 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. -
Syria Syrian doctor goes on trial in Germany accused of torture in military hospitals It is the second such case in Germany after a former Syrian colonel was sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity last week. -
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. -
Ukraine 'Categorical imperative': Moscow will only accept a full NATO expansion ban 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. -
Israel Israeli police demolish Palestinian home in controversial East Jerusalem eviction 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. -
Travel News Airlines all over the world rush to change and cancel flights over 5G problem The issue is appearing to particularly impact the Boeing 777 model. -
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. -
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. -
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 -
Art Sotheby's third 'Stone' series centres on Italy, mixing old with new Bidding for the 'Stone III' sale closes on Wednesday evening and can be followed online. -
Culture news International Camel Wrestling Festival kicks off in Turkey amid animal cruelty controversy The 40th International Camel Wrestling Festival was held in Selcuk, Turkey - attracting strong criticism from animal rights activists -
Czech Republic Czech singer dies after intentionally catching COVID for a health pass Hana Horka's son said that anti-vax campaigners had 'blood on their hands'. -
My Europe Series As Russia flexes its muscles in the Baltic, Sweden prepares for the worst Extra soldiers have been stationed to the strategic island of Gotland amid a Russian military build-up and mysterious drone sightings. -
Climate 'Olympic relics': Climate change will limit choice for Winter Games hosts by 2050, says study Temperatures in previous host cities are rising meaning they could be too warm to host the Games by the mid to late century. -
Serbia Rio Tinto announces pushback in new lithium mine project in Serbia Serbian Prime Minister Ana Brnabić said on Tuesday that the Serbian government would not make any decisions without consulting the local communities first. -
Earth News Trying veganuary? The perfect plant-based egg could be closer than you think Vegan eggs with yolks are finally about to hatch - three years after the pair at Le Papondu perfected their recipe. -
United Kingdom 'In the name of God, go': Conservative MP tells Johnson as lawmaker defects to Labour At Prime Minister's Questions, one Conservative MP defected to Labour as another called on Boris Johnson to step down. -
Money EU regulator calls for a ban on proof of work Bitcoin mining to save renewable energy The vice-chair of the EU's financial regulator told the Financial Times that the crypto mining industry was becoming a "national issue". -
Climate What caused Tonga's volcano to erupt with such 'devastating force'? One of the major contributing factors was the depth of the ocean where the explosion took place. -
Culture news Grammy's moves from Los Angeles to Las Vegas due to Omicron The show postponed its original date on Jan. 31 at the newly renamed Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles after organisers determined there were "too many risks" because of the virus's latest surge. -
Culture news Daniel Radcliffe confirmed to play Weird Al Yankovic in new biopic "And I am absolutely thrilled that Daniel Radcliffe will be portraying me in the film. I have no doubt whatsoever that this is the role future generations will remember him for," said Yankovic. -
No Comment Syria: Snowstorm hits displaced people in Afrin. A snow storm hits a camp for the internally displaced and left some with no shelter after losing their tents, in Syria's town of Afrin -
Travel News Woman sues airline for asking her to get off the plane, after removing mask to drink water Southwest Airlines had no immediate comment, having yet to review the complaint. -
Culture news Microsoft buys Activision: Makers of Candy Crush and Call of Duty strike historic deal The deal will make Microsoft one of the biggest game producers in the world, making them more competitive with tech giants like Meta in the creation of the metaverse -
World News Watch back: VinFuture prize outlines vision for a brighter future Watch the VinFuture Prize ceremony as it happened. -
Top News Stories Today Top news stories today | January 19th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Sport Real Madrid legend Francisco 'Paco' Gento dies aged 88 Gento was the only player to win six European Cup titles. -
World News Europe must prioritise hostages in nuclear talks with Iran | View Europe must present a united front against the Islamic Republic of Iran's decades-long practice of jailing foreign and dual nationals for leverage, writes former hostage Barry Rosen, who begins a hunger strike in Vienna today -
Japan Sumo stadiums and towering observation decks - a sports reporter's take on Tokyo from the Olympics From a towering sky observation tower to famous martial arts stadiums, sports reporter Olivier Pron gives us a rundown of his favourite elements from the Tokyo 2020 Summer Olympics. -
Mobility The driverless race: Imperium's remotely driven car sharing service in UK to compete with Uber Currently being trialled in Milton Keynes in the UK, the taxis are taken over by remote drivers once the passenger reaches their destination. -
Europe News The EU must focus on climate, tech and security, Macron says as he kicks off French presidency On climate, the French leader urged the EU "to move from words to deeds" and proposed adding the protection of the environment into the EU's Charter of Fundamental Rghts. -
Culture news Groundbreaking online concert will showcase Mahler’s 'Symphony of a Thousand' recorded in isolation Mahler's eighth symphony is renowned for requiring large amounts of musicians. This will be the first performance of the piece since the pandemic started. -
Culture news André Leon Talley, iconic fashion editor and Vogue stalwart, dies at 73 Talley was also a familiar figure to TV audiences, serving as a judge on “America's Top Model" and appearing on “Sex and the City” and “Empire.” -
Colombia Ingrid Betancourt, held by the FARC for six years, announces Colombian presidential run Betancourt's run for the presidency starts months after other candidates. -
United Kingdom 'Nobody told me' Downing Street party broke COVID rules, Johnson says The so-called "Partygate" has damaged Johnson's credibility and weakened his leadership as his MPs discuss a possible ouster. -
Top News Stories Today Top news stories today | January 19th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
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