2022-01-25

USA

James Webb Space Telescope reaches final stop a million miles out

"We’re one step closer to uncovering the mysteries of the universe. And I can’t wait to see Webb’s first new views of the universe this summer!” said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson.

25/01/2022

My Europe Series

Portugal election: Why now? Who leads the polls? Why does it matter?

Read our special guide to Portugal's parliamentary poll, which will take place on Sunday, 30 January.

25/01/2022

Culture news

Evan Rachel Wood accuses ex Marilyn Manson of rape in new documentary

The 'Westworld' actress alleges her ex-boyfriend non-consensually raped her on the set of his music video 'Heart-Shaped Glasses'.

25/01/2022

France

French MPs approve law banning so-called gay conversion therapy

Prison sentences and fines will be introduced for anyone who tries to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBT citizens.

25/01/2022

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Athens residents enjoy snowy day on the foothills of the Acropolis

Building snowmen and sledding, Athens residents both old and young enjoy a snowy day on the foothills of the Acropolis

25/01/2022

Italy

Elderly Italian man draws gun when asked for COVID pass at McDonald's

The 88-year-old reportedly had reportedly demanded to enter the restaurant to buy an ice cream.

25/01/2022

Ukraine

Macron says cost to Russia will be 'very high' if it attacks Ukraine

Speaking alongside Chancellor Scholz, the French president also said France and Germany were united in seeking to defuse the crisis.

25/01/2022

World

The Conference on the Future of Europe: "we wanted to listen to citizens"

The 'Conference on the Future of Europe is seeking to strengthen the European Union by allowing citizens to have their say on how they think the European project is going. To find out more, Euronews spoke to Vice-President of the European Commission, Dubravka Suica.

25/01/2022

Culture news

Taylor Swift rejects Damon Albarn's 'clueless' songwriting criticisms

The 32-year-old made a monumental statement on her seldom-used Twitter account against the Blur frontman. But what did he say, and why?

25/01/2022

Destinations

Long-haul bookings are bouncing back, but why not look closer to home?

Flights to Cancun are soaring according to Skyscanner. But if biodiversity and beaches are your top priorities, Europe has plenty.

25/01/2022

Cult

'America in Crisis' - new Saatchi exhibition documents divided US

A new exhibition at London's Saatchi Gallery documents decades of political, social and cultural change in the US.

25/01/2022

My Europe Series

How a technical rulebook is sparking a storm over EU green energy

Brussels has proposed labelling natural gas and nuclear as green energy sources, prompting a furious backlash.

25/01/2022

Series

Showcasing a land of culture and colour: the Indian Pavilion at Dubai's World Expo

In this edition of Postcards we explore the India Pavilion at Expo 2020 in Dubai.

25/01/2022

Destinations

Madrid: Why the Spanish capital is a foodie's paradise

With glorious tapas and a buzzing art scene, there are more reasons than ever to visit Madrid.

25/01/2022

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South Korean business owners shave heads to protest restrictions

Hundreds of South Korean business owners shaved their heads to protest the South Korean government's virus restrictions

25/01/2022

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Hundreds of people brought to Lampedusa, 7 dead

Seven migrants died after their boat carrying over 250 people encountered rough weather off the coast of the Italian island of Lampedusa, the country's coast guard said Tuesday

25/01/2022

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In Reunion Island, sea turtles equipped with beacons to help meteorologists

In Saint-Leu, on Reunion Island, migratory turtles equipped with beacons are released into the Indian Ocean

25/01/2022

Germany

Trial begins of 22-year-old German woman who joined IS group in Syria

The young woman is charged with complicity in crimes against humanity after being repatriated with her two children.

25/01/2022

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Unique icebreaker cruise crosses through frozen Baltic Sea

These ships, with their ultra-reinforced hulls, are indispensable in the northern Baltic Sea, which is frozen four months of the year. Here, icebreakers have become one of the most popular tourist attractions in Lapland.

25/01/2022

Top News Stories Today

Top news stories today | January 25th – Evening

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

25/01/2022

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Bolivia releases condor into Andean region

Specialists from the Bolivian Ministry of Environment released a condor back into the the wild in the Andean region of the country on Monday

25/01/2022

Tech News

Google is attempting to phase out browser cookies again

Google is changing its browser cookie plans following complaints the FLoC proposal wouldn't ensure the privacy of its users.

25/01/2022

Iran

French tourist jailed in Iran for eight years for spying, says lawyer

France's foreign ministry said the prison sentence was "unacceptable".

25/01/2022

Italy

Seven migrants die and 280 more rescued off coast of Lampedusa

The migrants were found trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea on an overcrowded boat in freezing conditions.

25/01/2022

Australia

Australian Open: 'Where is Peng Shuai' T-shirts allowed after backlash

The about-turn followed a video emerging on Sunday of security staff ordering spectators to remove T-shirts and a banner in support of the Chinese player at Melbourne Park.

25/01/2022

Europe News

EU countries move to end quarantine rules for travel within the bloc

EU member states have agreed to new non-binding travel rules from February 1, taking into account individual people's status rather than the health situation in the country of origin.

25/01/2022

Finland

Icebreakers become Lapland's most popular tourist attractions

The powerful icebreakers ships, with their ultra-reinforced hulls, can cut through the Baltic Sea, frozen by the polar cold for four months a year.

25/01/2022

Mali

Mali orders Denmark to withdraw troops 'immediately' from Sahel region

Danish authorities say the soldiers were there on an "invitation" as part of European efforts to combat extremism.

25/01/2022

Green News

Decoding ‘hippo honks’ could help prevent human-animal conflict

New research has found hippos can recognise each other from the sound of their honks, paving the way for improved conservation efforts.

25/01/2022

Green News

As temperatures rise, so does anxiety, new research finds

Brand new research finds the immediate difference between people’s climate anxiety before and after experiencing the sudden heat wave in Canada last summer.

25/01/2022