2023-01-09

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The clean-up begins in Brazil’s capital

The clean-up begins in Brazil’s capital after thousands of supporters of former president Jair Bolsonaro broke into three main buildings in Brasilia on Sunday, smashing windows and chairs

09/01/2023

Sport

Former Wales, Real Madrid, and Tottenham forward Gareth Bale retires

Gareth Bale has ended his shinning career aged 33 after being one of Britain’s greatest players. Former Wales, Real Madrid, and Tottenham forward made the announcement on social media saying the decision was 'by far the hardest' of his career

09/01/2023

Culture news

World’s best restaurant Noma will close at the end of 2024

The Danish restaurant, crowned the ‘world’s best' five times in its 20-year history, says it's closing to transform into a gastronomic laboratory.

09/01/2023

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnian Serbs celebrate banned holiday with Night Wolves, Putin praise

The military-style parade near the capital Sarajevo on Monday — a part of festivities celebrating the Bosnian entity of the Republika Srpska — was slammed by the European Union and the United States.

09/01/2023

Europe News

Air taxi manufacturer aims for Paris 2024 Olympics lift off

Next generation drones could also be used on a wider-scale to transport medical products, as well as for personal deliveries.

09/01/2023

Ukraine

Russian missile destroys market in Kharkiv region killing two people

At least two women were killed and at least seven were injured after a Russian missile hit Shevechenkove in the Kharkiv region on Monday

09/01/2023

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Bolsonaro supporters storm into Congress

Hundreds of supporters of Brazil's far-right ex-president Jair Bolsonaro broke through police barricades and stormed into Congress, the presidential palace and the Supreme Court Sunday, in a dramatic protest against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration last week.

09/01/2023

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Thousands of Filipinos gather to touch Black Nazarene statue

Tens of thousands of Catholic devotees in the Philippines flock to a church in Manila to celebrate the feast of the Black Nazarene, a revered statue of Jesus Christ which is believed to have miraculous powers.

09/01/2023

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Brazil security forces encircle Bolsonaro protesters

Members of Brazil's security forces surround supporters of former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro inside the Planalto presidential palace in the capital Brasilia, after they stormed into the building in a dramatic protest against President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's inauguration last week.

09/01/2023

World News

Brazilian president condemns Sunday's riots as 'terrorist acts'

Brazilian President, Lula da Silva, has issued a statement 'rejecting' Sunday's riots as 'terrorist cts' and called on the population to defend ' peace and democracy.' Euronews International correspondent, Anelise Borges sent this report from Brazil.

09/01/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 9th – Evening

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

09/01/2023

Travel News

Which European countries have the highest rail fares?

From Austria to the UK, these are the countries with the highest rail fares in Europe.

09/01/2023

Scenes

Meet the Bolivian roboticists benefiting humanity

In partnership with Media City

"We think of ourselves as creators. We don't just make one thing; we create products that, most of the time, bring people to us who need our help."

09/01/2023

France

French food giant Danone faces legal action over its use of plastic

French food giant Danone is facing legal action from NGOs trying to force it to reduce its use of plastic saying the company has a duty of care that it’s not respecting. However, the conglomerate says it’s recognised as a pioneer in the management of environmental risks

09/01/2023

Ukraine

Two scenarios for a possible Ukrainian counteroffensive

The UK Ministry of Defence suggested that Russian forces face two equally exigent counteroffensive scenarios: in the North East of Ukraine, in Luhansk, and in the South in the Zaporizhzhya region.

09/01/2023

Tech News

UK shops trial facial age estimation scanners for alcohol purchases

The trial found no underage customers were able to buy age-restricted products at the self-checkout.

09/01/2023

Europe Decoded

Europe’s leaders are younger and less experienced. Does it matter?

Today, the average age of a European head of government is 53. In the 1980s, it was over 65.

09/01/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Fierce fighting in Soledar and five other top stories

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

09/01/2023

Culture news

Daniel Barenboim resigns from Berlin State Opera over health issues

Daniel Barenboim resigns from Berlin State Opera over health issues

09/01/2023

Green News

Loss and damage: Nearly €8bn pledged for Pakistan flood recovery

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said the decision made in Sharm el Sheikh in November must be implemented.

09/01/2023

United Kingdom

England's NHS to move patients out of hospitals amid bed shortage

England’s overburdened health service is planning on discharging thousands of patients in the coming weeks, as it faces one of its toughest winters to date.

09/01/2023

Economy

Explained: What is core inflation and what it says about the economy

Core inflation attempts to give a more precise picture of the health of the economy and people's purchasing power.

09/01/2023

Culture news

Anarchy for Ireland? Johnny Rotten possible Eurovision entry

The former Sex Pistols frontman is entering with band Public Image Ltd.

09/01/2023

World News

Attack on democracy: How does Brazil violence compare with the US?

What are the similarities and differences between riots in Brazil's capital that attacked democratic institutions, and the 6 January 2021 attack on the Capitol in Washington DC?

09/01/2023

Europe News

EU lawmakers aid Somali man fighting life sentence in Greece

The case has brought attention to draconian sentencing guidelines in Greece introduced in recent years as part of an effort to fight illegal migration into the European Union.

09/01/2023

Culture news

Cinéma Vérité: No French films in Top 10 box office since 1989

Something has gone terribly wrong in the French box office, for the first time in 33 years. But are there reasons to be hopeful for French cinema attendance in 2023?

09/01/2023

Green News

Euroviews. View: Early warning systems can put an end to climate disasters

"Climate change driven extreme events are inevitable. Widespread death and destruction are not," says Mami Mizutori, head UNDRR.

09/01/2023

Green News

What items will be included in England’s single-use plastic ban?

Similar single-use plastic bans are already in place in Scotland and Wales.

09/01/2023

Culture news

US rapper Young Thug to go on trial in gang and racketeering case

Rapper Young Thug is set to go on trial Monday, accused of co-founding a criminal street gang and promoting it through his music and social media.

09/01/2023

Europe News

Czech court clears former PM Andrej Babis of fraud

The Czech Republic's former Prime Minister has been cleared of fraud by a court in Prague. Andrej Babis is running for president in elections on Friday.

09/01/2023