2023-01-05

Culture news

Finland: cars destroyed in Ukraine on display at Lux Light Festival

Several cars destroyed by the war in Ukraine are on display at the Lux Light Festival in Helsinki, Finland.

05/01/2023

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Mourners carry body of Palestinian killed by Israeli forces

Mourners carry flag-draped body of a 16-year-old Palestinian who was the fourth Palestinian killed by Israeli forces in the Occupied West Bank since the start of the year.

05/01/2023

Germany

Germany to give Marder vehicles and Patriot missile system to Ukraine

The announcement from Berlin came after a top-level German-US discussion on further arms donations to Kyiv.

05/01/2023

United Kingdom

UK opposition leader wants to see a less powerful Westminster

The UK's main opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer says he would take some powers away from central government and give them to the nations and regions

05/01/2023

Russia

Russian prisoners who fought as mercenaries in Ukraine given freedom

A number of Russian prisoners who fought for the Wagner group against Ukraine have been stood down from military service and granted an amnesty

05/01/2023

Vatican

Benedict XVI buried in Vatican

Emeritus Pope Benedict XVI was laid to rest in a Vatican crypt after a service attended by 50,000 mourners.

05/01/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Putin's Christmas truce order and five more top stories

Here are the latest developments in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

05/01/2023

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Senegalese journalists demonstrate in support of jailed colleague

Senegalese journalists demonstrate in support of colleague who has been in detention for the past two weeks.

05/01/2023

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Bells ring out from church in Benedict XVI’s home town

Bells rang out in Marktl, Germany, the birth place of Benedict XVI, to mark the former pope’s funeral.

05/01/2023

Health news

Why are experts worried about the 'Kraken' COVID variant?

Epidemiologists say the new subvariant is the most immune-evasive variant yet.

05/01/2023

Football Now

How Qatar delivered on its 2022 promise

In partnership with Media City

One of the best World Cups of all time, but how did Qatar deliver on its promise to give us an amazing tournament?

05/01/2023

Business Series

‘Liquid gold’: Spanish olives at the heart of the Mediterranean diet

In partnership with ICEX

Centuries-old olive trees and a superb microclimate mean Spain produces the most decorated extra virgin olive oil in the world.

05/01/2023

USA

Speaker Drama: Why is the US House of Representatives in deadlock?

Republican Members of the US House of Representatives have repeatedly failed to elect a Speaker despite having a majority in the chamber.

05/01/2023

Culture news

African war veterans win battle against France for full pension rights

African veterans who fought for France can now stay in their home-countries and receive pension benefits. The unfair treatment of Africans who fought in French uniform is documented in Omar Sy's latest movie, Father and Soldier.

05/01/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 5th – Evening

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

05/01/2023

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Kyiv says it plans counteroffensive, Russia continues ground attacks near Bakhmut

Ukraine's military intelligence head says his country plans a major counteroffensive that will liberate territory "from Crimea to Donbas".

05/01/2023

Series

The UAE: Discover thrilling adventure and eye-opening culture

In partnership with Visit Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi is a mix of magnificent architecture, stunning beaches, traditional and cultural monuments, adventure sports and other inspiring locations which are off the beaten track.

05/01/2023

Culture news

As Pope Benedict is buried, will a tell-all book unearth dark secrets?

Archbishop Georg Gaenswein was one of Benedict's closest confidents. A new book by him promises to reveal the "dark manoeuvres" of his papacy.

05/01/2023

Food and Drink

French billionaire François Pinault takes over Champagne Jacquesson

François Pinault, a French billionaire and owner of the luxury group Kering, has acquired Champagne Jacquesson, a small, prestigious champagne producer known for its high-quality sparkling wines

05/01/2023

Europe News

Is EU's hydrogen revolution achievable in time to meet climate goals?

The European Commission wants to produce 10 million tonnes of hydrogen per year by 2030.

05/01/2023

Earth News

Spanish energy giant hit with new €5.5m fine for oil spill in Peru

Nearly 12,000 barrels of oil spilled into the sea off Peru in January last year.

05/01/2023

Moments

Escape to Italy: We set up a remote work village on a Tuscan mountain

Digital nomad community KINO made the tiny rural village of Santa Fiora its latest home.

05/01/2023

Ukraine

Campaign aims to 'embarrass' Germany into sending tanks to Ukraine

Two Finnish politicians estimate 90-100 Leopard 2 main battle tanks could make a significant impact on the momentum of the war for Ukraine.

05/01/2023

Europe News

Morocco denounces 'media attacks' as EU corruption scandal thickens

According to media reports, Francesco Giorgi, one of the four people currently in custody, has accused Morocco of trying to influence EU policy-making.

05/01/2023

Russia

Putin orders temporary ceasefire to mark Orthodox Christmas

The ceasefire will last from noon on Friday until Sunday night.

05/01/2023

Culture news

Why did an author fake their suicide on Facebook?

Susan Meachen's account posted news of her passing in 2020. This week, she rose from the dead.

05/01/2023

Culture news

Charlie Hebdo enrages Iran again with new cartoons deemed offensive

France is facing fresh rage from Tehran after Charlie Hebdo published images depicting Iran's Supreme Leader in cartoons considered vulgar by Tehran.

05/01/2023

Earth News

World first: Why is the USA vaccinating bees?

Bees are central to the food pollination system in the US. This ‘breakthrough’ vaccine could save them from fatal diseases.

05/01/2023

Italy

Thousands mourn Benedict XVI at funeral led by Pope Francis

Thousands of people turned out to mourn the death of Benedict XVI at a funeral mass led by Pope Francis in the Vatican. The ceremony had been planned to be "roughly similar" to those held for pontiffs who've died while leading the church.

05/01/2023

Europe News

Europe's gas prices reach pre-war levels amid unusually warm weather

Balmy temperatures have tamed consumer demand and avoided the need to tap into underground gas storage.

05/01/2023