2022-02-05

World News

COVID in Europe: Germany mulls easing restrictions after peak subsides

Meanwhile, Russia registered new record numbers of cases and total deaths, while anti-measures protests in Helsinki spilt into the weekend.

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Ukraine civilians in military training amid Russian threat

Civilian self defence training continued on the outskirts of Kyiv on Saturday, amid fears of a Russian invasion.

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Turkey

Protesters in Istanbul condemn migrant deaths near border with Greece

Earlier this week, 19 migrants were found frozen to death near Turkey's border with Greece.

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Portugal

Portugal's government approves lithium mining despite growing concerns

Portugal’s government gave the lucrative mining industry permission to extract the metal in six different parts of the country despite widespread environmental concerns.

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Kharkiv residents march amid Russia tensions

Thousands of people marched in the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Saturday to protest against any possible Russian invasion and to demonstrate unity with the rest of Ukraine.

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05/02/2022

China

Beijing Olympics: China's choice of Uyghur torchbearer raises eyebrows

As soon as an Uyghur athlete helped light the Olympic flame at the Beijing Olympics, the debate began: Was it a defiant signal from Chinese leaders or proof that protests around the world were making an impact?

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Stockholm hosts cold water swimming competition in 1.9° celsius lake.

Stockholm hosts cold water swimming competition in 1.9° celsius lake.

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Europe's largest light festival marks end to pandemic darkness in Copenhagen

The annual Copenhagen Light Festival brings a welcome end to Nordic winter darkness with the most light installations in Europe.

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Protesters stage demo against COVID-19 restrictions and high fuel taxes

Protesters stage demo against COVID-19 restrictions and high fuel taxes

05/02/2022

Nature

Iceland to end whaling by 2024 after fall in demand, authorities say

Demand for whale meat has decreased dramatically due to criticism from animal rights activists and environmentalists, concerns about toxins in the meat, and a shrinking market.

05/02/2022

Argentina

Buenos Aires residents block roads in protest over drug arrests

Residents from the Barrio 8 neighbourhood in Buenos Aires, where an adulterated cocaine that killed over 20 people was sold, protest over arrests of people they say are not linked to the crime.

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Turkey

Turkey's Erdogan tests positive for COVID, has 'mild symptoms'

Erdogan said on Saturday that he and his spouse tested positive for COVID-19, but that both have mild symptoms "due to the Omicron variant".

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China

COVID-positive Olympians criticise conditions in quarantine hotels

The unlucky competitors who tested positive for COVID-19 are demanding that the organisers improve quarantine conditions, including the quality of meals served and access to equipment.

05/02/2022

France

France: Far-right candidates clamour for support before April election

At this stage, Marie Le Pen or Valerie Pecresse appear most likely to reach a runoff against Emmanuel Macron.

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Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Kabul airport blast killing hundreds 'not preventable'

The suicide bomber at Abbey Gate outside the Kabul airport killed at least 170 Afghan civilians and 13 US service members in August 2021.

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Culture news

Queen Elizabeth goes platinum, but who are the other long rulers?

Elizabeth Alexandra Mary Windsor has smashed records in British history, but she needs a few more months to be the outright longest-ruling monarch. Here's the rest of the field.

05/02/2022

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05/02/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine crisis: First US troops land in Poland as Xi backs Putin

Here are things to know about the international tensions surrounding Ukraine.

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Montenegro

Montenegro's ruling coalition collapses after no-confidence vote

The country's lawmakers voted 43-11 in favour of the motion against PM Krivokapić following weeks of political bickering between the coalition partners.

05/02/2022

Culture news

‘The Spanish King’: how a 90-year-old grandpa became full-time model

90-year-old Andrés García-Carro is a relative newcomer to the European fashion scene making a considerable impact with his screen appearances, Zara editorials, and impressive Instagram following.

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Destinations

Costa Rica: Why a guided tour might take you closer to the ‘pura vida’

Not sure if a guided tour is for you? Here’s the pros and cons and more tips on exploring Costa Rica.

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Living

Are online auctions a circular economy, or just an expensive hobby?

Breathing new life into old objects is a key trend for Gen Z buyers in 2022, according to Catawiki’s report.

05/02/2022

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Latest news bulletin | February 5th – Morning

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05/02/2022