2023-01-11

Ukraine

Poland and Lithuania to send German-made Leopard tanks to Ukraine

During a visit to Lviv in Ukraine, Poland's President Andrzej Duda met with his Ukrainian and Lithuanian counterparts, where he announced the dispatch of 14 coveted German-made Leopard tanks.

11/01/2023

France

Noël Le Graët takes a 'step back' from duties as President of the FFF

French football federation's executive committee say its president Noël Le Graët is 'taking a step back'. The 81 year old drew criticism following an interview on Sunday on a french radio station after making disrespectful comments about French football legend and icon, Zinedine Zidane.

11/01/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 11th – Evening

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

11/01/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine war: Poland to send Leopards to Kyiv and six other top stories

Here are the latest updates from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

11/01/2023

Climate

Gone nuts: What new foods can UK grow due to climate change?

England baked in 40C temperatures last summer leaving farmers looking for crops that can survive in a changing climate.

11/01/2023

Travel News

Which country has the most powerful passport in 2023?

The most powerful passports give their holders visa-free access to the largest number of destinations around the world.

11/01/2023

Travel News

Airport security: The weirdest items seized by the TSA last year

Every year US authorities release a list of the weird and wacky things seized at airports.

11/01/2023

Ukraine

Russian capture of Soledar could pave the way for Bakhmut invasion

The Ukrainian town of Soledar, home to salt mines is close to falling, despite intense fighting. Should the town fall, this would mark Russia's first gain in the Donbas region in months and would allow the Wagner mercenary group to turn their attention to Bakhmut.

11/01/2023

Italy

Vatican girl mystery: Pope orders new investigation into missing teen

The mysterious disappearance of Emanuela Orlandi has haunted the Vatican for four decades, now the investigation will reopen after a Netflix documentary and the death of Pope Benedict.

11/01/2023

Mobility

Potentially habitable planet discovered 100 light years from Earth

The newly discovered planet is a similar size to Earth and is likely to be rocky, according to NASA.

11/01/2023

Affiliate content

Here are the perks of a four-day week for European companies

Partner content presented by Jobbio

As trials of a four-day work week pick up steam across Europe, we look at the benefits of working less.

11/01/2023

No Comment

Watch: Voodoo Festival celebrated in Benin

Every year in Benin, west Africa locals celebrate a festival in tribute to the deities of Voodoo, the indigenous religion worshipping natural spirits and revering their ancestors.

11/01/2023

Qatar 365

Qatar opens its doors to the performing arts

In partnership with Media City

From aerial arts to street jazz, visiting musicians, and Bollywood musicals, Qatar is opening up to a vibrant dance and performance scene

11/01/2023

No Comment

Watch: Taiwan holds military drills amid China tensions

Taiwan’s military conducted two-day joint force drills which started on Wednesday to show its defence capabilities to counter China’s threats ahead of the Lunar New Year holidays.

11/01/2023

Belgium

NATO-EU infrastructure security agreement signed

A joint taskforce will pool NATO and EU expertise to give additional protection to critical infrastructure.

11/01/2023

Real Economy

How is Croatia adapting to the euro?

In partnership with The European Commission

Governor of the Central Bank of Croatia Boris Vujcic says currency change will bring economic resilience.

11/01/2023

Germany

German police start removing climate activists from Lützerath

Several hundred climate activists tried Tuesday to prevent heavy machinery from reaching an abandoned village in Germany that is due to be cleared for the expansion of a coal mine as police pushed back protesters and removed roadblocks ahead of a possible clearance this week.

11/01/2023

Climate

2022 was the hottest year on record for these European countries

Many national weather services have now released data that shows how 2022 broke records across Europe.

11/01/2023

USA

Computer glitch grounds thousands of flights in US

A glitch in Federal Aviation Administration software grounded thousands of flights in the US

11/01/2023

Europe News

Wildfire damages cost €2 billion last year, says EU Commissioner

Janez Lenarčič, the European Commissioner for Crisis Management, called for increased financing in wildfire prevention this week arguing "€1 invested in wildfire prevention saves €2 in damage".

11/01/2023

Green News

Solar-powered carbon capture breakthrough could ‘cut fossil fuels out’

New solar-powered technology can transform CO2 and plastic waste into sustainable fuels and cosmetics.

11/01/2023

Art

Banksy auction for Ukraine attacked by Russian IPs

50 prints of Banksy's 'Fragile/Agile' work were on sale when Russian internet addresses attacked.

11/01/2023

Europe News

Russia is losing €160 million per day due to Western sanctions on oil

A new report gives a clearer picture of the double impact inflicted on Russia by the EU's oil embargo and the G7's price cap.

11/01/2023

Culture news

Prince Harry's Spare becomes UK's 'fastest-selling' non-fiction book

After weeks of hype and days of leaks, readers got a chance to judge Prince Harry’s book for themselves when it went on sale around the world on Tuesday.

11/01/2023

United Kingdom

'Biggest crime since Holocaust': British MP suspended over COVID tweet

Conservative politician Andrew Bridgen had posted a series of comments on social media which his own party has described as "misinformation."

11/01/2023

Travel News

US flights grounded after major FAA computer system failure

A system which keeps pilots and other airport staff informed about hazards and airport facilities failed on Wednesday morning.

11/01/2023

Italy

Cuban specialists drafted in to Italian hospitals amid staff shortage

Over the years spending cuts in public health have slowed down the recruitment of new doctors in all Italian regions, especially those facing the biggest health system challenges, like Calabria, in the South of Italy.

11/01/2023

Mexico

'Three Amigos' wrap up North American Leaders' Summit

US President Joe Biden, Mexico's President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau sought to downplay their frustrations with one another on migration and trade as they met for the summit.

11/01/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 11th – Midday

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

11/01/2023

France

Paris station knife attack: Six people injured and suspect shot

Police say the attacker had been taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries.

11/01/2023