2022-02-08

The Cube

Fact check: UK police are not investigating COVID-19 vaccine programme

A number of videos have shown anti-vax protesters handing out fake legal documents to medical workers and other professionals claiming that vaccines are an alleged threat to public health.

08/02/2022

Greece

Greek police detain protesters after arson at planned migrant camp

A small group of protesters set fire to excavators used by a private contractor to build a new migrant camp on Lesbos, authorities say.

08/02/2022

United Kingdom

West Ham's Kurt Zouma criticised, apologises for cat abuse video

Although the club condemned Zouma for his behaviour and pledged to deal with the incident internally, manager David Moyes still selected him for the Tuesday night match against Watford.

08/02/2022

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Underwater escape game debuts in France

The Argonaut diving center, in the southern French city of Toulouse, is home to the only underwater escape game in France

08/02/2022

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Indonesian croc freed after five years trapped in tyre

A 5.2-metre-long wild crocodile in Indonesia who was trapped in a tyre for more than five years is freed, freed from its rubber vice by a local resident

08/02/2022

Ghana

Spanish mining company fined over €5m for Ghana truck blast killing 13

At least 13 people were killed in the blast and dozens more injured.

08/02/2022

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Crowds gathered in the remote desert of Southern California for the annual King of the Hammers race

Massive crowds gathered in the remote desert of Southern California for the 16th annual King of the Hammers race

08/02/2022

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Beckham attends Amateur Women's football tournament at Qatar's Education Stadium

Former England international David Beckham attends an Amateur Women's football tournament at Qatar's Education Stadium

08/02/2022

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Ukrainian border guards patrol the border with Russia

Ukrainian border guards patrol the border with Russia, which for years has been a constant threat in this region of northeastern Ukraine

08/02/2022

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Iran 'jail restaurant' aims to free bad debt inmates

Two Iranian ex-prisoners have opened a successful "jail restaurant" to help raise funds to free convicts languishing behind bars for unpaid debts

08/02/2022

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Ecstatic crowds greet victorious Senegal on Cup of Nations return

Hundreds of thousands of ecstatic and chanting fans gather in the streets of Dakar to see the players of their national football team, who return home after winning the Africa Cup of Nations and sit on top of a bus as they parade to the presidential palace

08/02/2022

Culture news

Neil Young tells Spotify workers to 'get out of that place'

It's not over. It might never be over.

08/02/2022

Europe News

Antivax protests are on the rise in Europe, but can they last?

Movements against restrictions and vaccinations are growing as the pandemic continues.

08/02/2022

United Kingdom

Northern Irish police accused of collusion in murders during Troubles

The Police Service of Northern Ireland has apologised to victims' families after the ombudsman report.

08/02/2022

My Europe Series

War-weary Ukrainians hoping for best as city chiefs prepare for worst

Hirske's position near the frontline in eastern Ukraine has shaped how it views US warnings of a Russian invasion.

08/02/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | February 8th – Evening

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

08/02/2022

Partner content

Building a business whatever your gender: Dubai's drive to empower women entrepreneurs

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

In this episode of Target, we take a look at some of the factors encouraging more and more women in Dubai to set up their own business.

08/02/2022

Global Japan

Maternal health: the tech saving mothers in sub-Saharan Africa

In partnership with The Government of Japan

Global Japan finds out how a Japanese medical tech company is helping to save lives of mothers in sub-Saharan Africa.

08/02/2022

Moments

Hop aboard the 9 most beautiful train journeys in the world

For adventure-seekers looking to get off the beaten track, or road-weary travellers searching for a slower means of travel, our listicle is your ticket to ride on nine of the world’s most beautiful train journeys.

08/02/2022

Germany

Czech millionaire investigated for racing at 417 km/h on German road

The incident was reportedly filmed and uploaded to YouTube earlier this year.

08/02/2022

Tech News

UK government wants to restrict porn by verifying ages - again

Previous attempts to apply age verification to online pornography in the UK ended in failure.

08/02/2022

Europe News

Brussels to withhold EU funds from Poland to cover unpaid fines

Warsaw was slapped with a €500,000-a-day fine last year for failing to close a controversial lignite mine near the Czech Republic.

08/02/2022

Earth News

What is vampire power? This one trick could save you €90 a year

With energy prices at a record high across Europe, here is one simple trick to keep your bills down and lower CO2 emissions at home.

08/02/2022

Ukraine

'No-one wants more war': Mother's appeal from eastern Ukraine

Galina Dzjucik, who's had no news of her son Viktor since 2017, says the conflict between Russian-backed separatists and the Ukrainian army has been personally devastating.

08/02/2022

Tech News

Facebook told how to keep private residential information safe

Celebrities such as Kim Kardashian have been the victim of doxxing, the public release of information that identifies an individual or organisation.

08/02/2022

Italy

Discovery of woman two years after her death sparks loneliness debate

The body of a 70-year-old woman was found in her Prestino home, more than two years after her death.

08/02/2022

Europe News

Brussels wants to plough billions into making more microchips in EU

"Securing the supply in the most advanced chips has become an economic and geopolitical priority," said Thierry Breton, EU Commissioner for the internal market.

08/02/2022

Malta

Europe should follow Malta's example on cannabis reform, says minister

Malta is the only European state that has legalised possession of small amounts of cannabis without incentivising the criminal gangs that traffic and grow the drug.

08/02/2022

Vatican

Ex-pope asks for pardon over sex abuse scandal but denies wrongdoing

A recent report found that Pope Benedict had failed to handle cases of sexual abuse at the Munich diocese.

08/02/2022

Ecotech

Green jobs: ‘Army of plumbers’ needed to help UK reach net-zero target

Thousands of green jobs could be created but progress is being threatened by a critical skills shortage.

08/02/2022