2022-01-26

USA

UK police arrest two more men over Texas synagogue hostage-taking

Counter-terrorism authorities said that the two suspects were arrested in Manchester.

26/01/2022

Spain

Spain rescues 319 migrants off Canary Islands, 18 more feared dead

Most of those rescued are believed to be from both northern and central Africa.

26/01/2022

Greece

Powerful explosion injures 3, damages offices buildings in Athens

The blast occurred early on Wednesday morning and caused a fire in the building.

26/01/2022

Culture news

Bob Dylan sells entire back catalogue of recorded music to Sony

The 80-year-old folk legend is said to have struck a deal for the rights to all of his songs in a major expansion of the company's six-decade relationship with the performer.

26/01/2022

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How to create restaurant-style fried chicken burgers at home

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Dubai-born burger chain Pickl is expanding across the Middle East, thanks in part to its popular crispy chicken burgers. Pickl chef Steve Flawith shared some tips on how to recreate this indulgent buttermilk-fried fast food at home.

26/01/2022

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How Dubai’s business success stories are fuelling its startup ecosyste

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How Dubai’s business success stories – from Careem to Kitopia – are fuelling its start-up ecosystem by enticing entrepreneurs to launch ventures of their own.

26/01/2022

Money

IMF urges El Salvador to drop Bitcoin as legal tender

El Salvador became the first country in the world to adopt Bitcoin as legal tender, but the International Monetary Fund is not a fan.

26/01/2022

Art

Pablo Picasso enters NFT art market with ceramic heirloom

The NFTs will also come with music put together by Florian Picasso, who is a DJ and music producer, along with songwriter John Legend and rapper, Nas.

26/01/2022

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Slovak flying car gets approval from civil aviation regulators

The Slovak flying car, AirCar, manufactured by Klein Vision, has received its certificate of airworthiness.

26/01/2022

World News

US, Europe plan for any cutoff of Russian natural gas

The US and Europe have said they would impose punishing sanctions against Russia in the event of a military incursion into Ukraine, raising fears Moscow could cut off gas delivery to Europeans.

26/01/2022

Australia

Demonstrators march for Indigenous rights on 'Australia Day'

Protesters gather across the country as part of annual Indigenous rights protests held on a national holiday that marks the arrival of the first British colonial troops in 1788.

26/01/2022

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Do your research warn NFT experts as fraud daubs commercial metaverse

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With NFT fraud on the rise, experts are warning would-be investors to 'DYOR' – do your own research – before buying non-fungible tokens representing ownership of digital assets.

26/01/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 26th – Midday

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

26/01/2022

Spain

'I'm old, not stupid': Spain's elderly criticise online banking

For some, making a deposit, withdrawing money, or paying taxes has become a headache.

26/01/2022

Culture news

Jonathan Van Ness films episode on gender identity for new series

The hairdresser and presenter opens up about the experience of being non-binary in new episode of his spin-off.

26/01/2022

United Kingdom

UK PM Boris Johnson again urged to resign over Downing Street parties

Johnson has so far ruled out resignation but several of his own lawmakers have urged him to do so or face a vote of no confidence.

26/01/2022

Green News

How are hair sausages helping rescue this ecosystem?

The Tongan volcanic eruption caused an oil spill in Peru, here’s how Peruvians are helping with the clear up.

26/01/2022

Germany

Debate on making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory begins in Germany

Lawmakers will decide whether to make three shots compulsory for everyone over 18 - or not.

26/01/2022

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Australia: Thousands participate in 'Invasion Day' protests

Demonstrations across Australia to demand an end to the celebration of a day that marks the arrival of the first British settlers in Sydney Cove.

26/01/2022

Mobility

James Webb arrives at its final destination 1.5 million km from Earth

The most powerful space observatory ever built will orbit the Sun 1.5 million km from Earth and is designed to last for 10 years.

26/01/2022

Green News

‘They slap us to force us to work': Inside a fast fashion factory

New research reveals how cancelling orders and refusal to pay for work impacts vulnerable garment workers in Bangladesh.

26/01/2022

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Tiger sculptures and totem poles decorate the streets of Taiwan

Tiger sculptures and totems decorate the streets of Taipei, the capital of Taiwan, ahead of the Year of the Tiger on 1 February.

26/01/2022

Poland

Poland starts construction of €350 million border fence with Belarus

The construction of the 186-km fence is expected to be completed in June.

26/01/2022

Portugal

Portugal election: the rise of the far-right

In this special preview of Portugal's parliamentary election we shine a spotlight on the country's far-right Chega party

26/01/2022

Top News Stories Today

Top news stories today | January 26th – Morning

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

26/01/2022

USA

Capsized boat found near Florida; 39 people missing

The Coast Guard is calling it a suspected human smuggling case. Officials said on Twitter that they are searching by both air and sea.

26/01/2022

Poland

Two more Poles identified as victims of hacking with spyware

An agrarian political leader at odds with Poland's right-wing government and the co-author of a book about the head of Poland's secret services were allegedly hacked.

26/01/2022