2022-12-21

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Heavy snowfall on the US pacific coast and in Japan

Snow was falling Tuesday morning in the Seattle area. A strong winter storm also moved across the Hawaiian Islands with snow on the Big Island's tallest peaks. Heavy snow covered western Japan and stranded hundreds of vehicles on highways on Wednesday night while causing power outages.

21/12/2022

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Peru: Hundreds protest in Cusco against new president

Hundreds of demonstrators protest against the new Peruvian President Dina Boluarte and the Parliament in Cusco's famous Plaza de Armas. "We are tired of all the abuse and mistreatment that they do to us." says one protester.

21/12/2022

Ocean

Electric and modular: can these clean ships outcompete diesel?

In partnership with the European Commission

Electric and modular: can these clean ships outcompete diesel?

21/12/2022

Culture news

The Top 10 Iranian films to watch over Christmas

Bored with Hollywood? Here are our Top 10 Iranian movies to watch at Christmas

21/12/2022

World News

Europe’s energy crisis: Living without central heating

Gripped by an energy crisis, Europe is in power-saving mode. In several countries measures are being taken to reduce consumption, such as in Belgium, where people are taking part in the SlowHeat experient, to see how they can cope without central heating.

21/12/2022

Food and Drink

Japanese chef triumphs at World Pie Championship in France

Planning and preparing to make a perfect pie? Then perhaps you should take tips from Japanese chef Ryutaro Shiomi who tasted success at the 13th World pate en croute championship held in Lyon.

21/12/2022

Culture news

Pressure mounts on British Museum as Pope returns Parthenon Marbles

Pope Francis termed the return by the Vatican as a spiritual donation.

21/12/2022

Europe News

Danish lawmaker acquitted of EU funds fraud

Danish lawmaker acquitted of EU funds fraud

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Switzerland

Switzerland rejects idea of a third-gender option in official records

Currently, people are entered into the civil registry as male or female, with no other option.

21/12/2022

Money

FTX founder Bankman-Fried's Bahamas case to resume

It is not immediately clear when Bankman-Fried’s extradition could occur once it is approved by the Bahamian court.

21/12/2022

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Breadfruit and barbeques on the beach: Discover the traditional Creole cuisine of the Seychelles

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There’s an old saying in the Seychelles – eat the breadfruit and a return trip to the islands is guaranteed. But after sampling the rest of Creole cuisine, you may not want to leave at all.

21/12/2022

Spain

Madrid’s taxi drivers provide a Christmas journey for the elderly

Madrid’s taxi drivers taking part in the Taxiluz initiative drive the elderly around Spain’s capital to see all the Christmas decorations and lights for free

21/12/2022

Tech News

EU regulators quiz rivals on Microsoft tactics after Activision

The merger would be the largest tech deal ever in the video gaming market.

21/12/2022

World

Review of the Year: Music, art, and events that shaped 2022

Euronews looks back at what 2022 had in store for culture in Europe.

21/12/2022

World

Review of the Year: Irregular border crossings on the rise in Europe

Some 281,000 crossings were logged in the European Union from the start of the year until the end of October via land and sea routes – a 77% increase from 2021

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Latest news bulletin | December 21st – Midday

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

21/12/2022

Culture news

Weinstein dodges heavier sentence but still faces 18 years in prison

Harvey Weinstein faces a shorter prison sentence in California after a Los Angeles jury failed to reach a verdict on whether the disgraced mogul planned his attack on a woman he was convicted of raping.

21/12/2022

China

China did not report any COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday

A health official in China says the country is limiting how it is recording COVID-19 deaths.

21/12/2022

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Is a tech bootcamp to upskill right for you?

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Industry experts predict that European companies will need more tech workers. A tech bootcamp can help workers develop new skills to stay relevant.

21/12/2022

Culture news

'Triangle of Sadness' director on the madness of modern addictions

Award-winning director of 'Triangle of Sadness' Ruben Östlund on absurdity and the madness of modern addictions

21/12/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk confirms he will step down as Twitter CEO

Elon Musk say he will step down as chief executive of Twitter Inc once he finds a replacement.

21/12/2022

China

China might be underreporting its COVID-related death toll — experts

The Asian giant only counts deaths from pneumonia or respiratory failure in its official COVID-19 death toll, practice health experts say is questionable now that we know how the illness works.

21/12/2022

Travel News

What trains are still running during Christmas rail strikes in the UK?

Around 20 per cent of services are still scheduled to run on Christmas strike dates.

21/12/2022

Travel News

Road to Iceland airport reopens but hundreds of travellers still stuck

Hundreds of travellers have been left stranded at Keflavik Airport after all international flights were cancelled due to severe weather.

21/12/2022

USA

Trump’s tax returns could be made public

A US Congressional Committee voted to make public six years of Donald Trump’s tax returns. However, Republicans argue the decision could set up a dangerous precedent.

21/12/2022

Culture news

Nearly 50-years on Rubik's Cube remains an elusive enigma

Practice and persistence usually pay off when seeking results but patience and much more is needed when trying to solve the puzzle that is the Rubik's Cube.

21/12/2022

Afghanistan

International outcry over Taliban banning women from universities

The international community has condemned the move by the Taliban to close universities to women in Afghanistan.

21/12/2022

Destinations

These 9 destinations offer winter sun for under €100 per night

Off-season is the perfect time to find deals on breaks in sunny destinations.

21/12/2022

Climate

The letters offering a ‘lifeline’ to climate protesters in prison

Looking for a good Christmas deed? Writing to a protester behind bars is a very cheap way to show solidarity.

21/12/2022

Ukraine

Zelenskyy heading to US in first foreign trip since Ukraine war began

"On my way to the US to strengthen resilience and defence capabilities of Ukraine," Zelenskyy said in a tweet.

21/12/2022