2022-12-22

Sport

Judo Jerusalem Masters: Christmas comes early for many Judoka

It was the final day of the World Judo Masters, here in Jerusalem and it did not disappoint, as it continued the incredible momentum of the previous 2! Hundreds of excited Judo fans packed the Pais Arena to cheer on their heroes!

22/12/2022

World News

Justification by clicks: Austrian monks point to the cloud

In the age of Instagram and Tik Tok the Admont Monastery in Styria, in the heart of Austria, has become one of the favourite scenes of influencers from all over the world.

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New Yorkers wish for peace, love and happiness in 2023

New York residents write down their wishes for 2023 on the "Wishing Wall" in Times Square.

22/12/2022

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Winning number drawn in Spain's El Gordo lottery

An unemployed Peruvian woman was among the grand prize winners in Spain’s bumper Christmas lottery known as “El Gordo”

22/12/2022

Europe News

MEP at centre of Qatargate scandal set to spend Christmas in prison

Eva Kaili's lawyers had requested her release from prison with a police tracking device.

22/12/2022

World News

MEP at centre of Qatargate scandal held in prison for another month

Eva Kaili is suspected of being at the centre of one of the EU's biggest corruption scandals, and her lawyers had requested her release from prison with an electronic tracking device.

22/12/2022

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Festive lights brighten tourist destinations across the world

Bruges, Hampton Court and Brooklyn are among the tourist destinations that have been pulling out the stops to provide lighting displays for the festive season.

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'Wall of love' livens up Venezuela's capital

Volunteers and members of the UN refugee agency in Venezuela decorated a mural on Tuesday

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Football Now

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: What it means to win a World Cup

In partnership with Media City

Argentina won the World Cup in Qatar after a 36 year wait, but what does it mean to them to lift the trophy for the first time in so long?

22/12/2022

Kosovo

Kosovan Serbs demonstrate against Kurti's government

An estimated 1500 Kosovan Serbs have demonstrated in the north of the country against what they claim is the partisan rule of Prime Minister Albin Kurti.

22/12/2022

World News

NATO: Turkey refuses to lift veto on Sweden's membership application

Block comes after Swedish court refused to extradite a journalist wanted by Turkey

22/12/2022

Tech News

Amazon hit by EU court over knock-off Louboutins

Amazon has been in trouble with the ECJ more than once, along with multiple other tech giants.

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Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 22nd – Evening

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

22/12/2022

Culture news

'Twisters': Why the sequel to the 1996 disaster film matters

The sequel to the 1996 disaster epic Twister has been greenlit and will be released theatrically in the summer of 2024. Here's why it matters...

22/12/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine in maps: Russia intends to boost its armed forces by 30%

The Russian Defence Minister, Sergei Shoigu, proposed to boost the size of the armed forces by more than 30% from 1.15 million to 1.5 million servicemen.

22/12/2022

United Kingdom

Scottish MPs approve controversial gender change law

Nicola Sturgeon's government had championed the reforms, which makes it easier for people to change their gender for legal purposes.

22/12/2022

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Watch: Volodymyr Zelenskyy's historic visit to Washington

The president of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the White House on Wednesday before addressing the US Congress.

22/12/2022

Hungary

Hungarian refugee centre in urgent need of donations

The organisation is seeking donations in order to keep operating the facility which hosts hundreds of Ukrainian refugees.

22/12/2022

Ukraine

Defence minister Shoigu has visited frontline troops, claims Russia

The trip is the second alleged inspection of Moscow's troops in Ukraine and comes less than a day after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited the US.

22/12/2022

Creators

Enter the magical world of stop motion film with Patagraph

Stop motion animator and director Victor Haegelin is better known as Patagraph on Instagram. In this episode of Creators, we visit his studio to see how he creates his magic on screen.

22/12/2022

World News

Nativity scenes from around the world on display in St. Peter's Square

The war in Ukraine and climate change are among the themes of this year's exhibition

22/12/2022

Ukraine

In occupied Mariupol, Russia's rebuild is erasing Ukrainian identity

The key southern port city has become well-known worldwide as the site of death and destruction brought on by Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in late February. Now, Moscow is rushing to paper over the devastation it caused.

22/12/2022

Crossing Cultures

Forged from fire: how swords shaped China and Europe's culture

A co-production with CGTN

For millennia swords have held deep cultural significance in both Asia and Europe. In this episode of Crossing Cultures, we head to Toledo in Spain and Longquan in China to meet the swordsmiths still forging in the ancient tradition.

22/12/2022

Travel News

India to randomly test 2% of international travellers for COVID

India's health minister has announced that the country will start randomly testing international arrivals for COVID-19.

22/12/2022

Money

FTX scandal: Who are Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang?

Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang worked closely behind the scenes on the impressive rise of crypto trading company FTX. They also helped to bring about its downfall.

22/12/2022

Culture news

Euroviews. Why are the Brits censoring a classic Christmas song? Again

Christmas censorship: The Pogues’ ‘Fairytale of New York’ is once again under attack under the guise of “protection”.

22/12/2022

Travel News

'Turkey teeth': UK issues travel warning following 22 deaths in Turkey

Tourists are advised to use medical providers who are approved by the Ministry of Health.

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Health news

'Extraordinary' cystic fibrosis drug made available to French children

Cystic fibrosis is a genetic disease diagnosed in more than a 100,000 people worldwide. But new treatments are being developed, including Kaftrio.

22/12/2022

Europe News

Danish demand over Turkish worker's language test 'unlawful', says ECJ

A Danish restriction requiring a language test for a Turkish man residing in the country in order for his wife to get a permit is unlawful, the EU court said.

22/12/2022

World

Review of the Year Film Festival 2022

The world of cinema has honoured several women this year. The Berlinale, the Venice Film Festival, and the Festival de San Sebastiàn have all rewarded female directors for their works in 2022.

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