2023-01-16

Germany

Christine Lambrecht quits her role as Germany's defence minister

Christine Lambrecht has resigned as Germany's defence minister following a series of blunders. The 57-year-old was slammed for her perceived lack of military experience and for her 'tone-deaf' New Year’s Eve social media message on Russia's war in Ukraine.

16/01/2023

Tech News

Davos 2023: The 5 key issues dominating the WEF agenda this year

The theme of the 2023 World Economic Forum meeting is "Cooperation in a fragmented world" - and the problems needing global solutions are mounting up.

16/01/2023

Ukraine

Police officer revealed as one of UK's worst serial sex offenders

Constable David Carrick has admitted to dozens of counts of sexual assault and rape over a 17-year period while serving in London's Metropolitan Police.

16/01/2023

Health news

US authorities flag possible COVID jab link to stroke in older adults

The health authorities say it’s “very unlikely” the data shows a true clinical risk, and “no change in vaccination practice is recommended”.

16/01/2023

Culture news

Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida dies aged 95

Italian actress Gina Lollobrigida dies aged 95

16/01/2023

Earth News

EU puts ‘greenwashing’ companies on notice with draft law

A draft legal proposal by the European Commission aims to clamp down on companies falsely promoting their products as "climate neutral" or "containing recycled materials".

16/01/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 16th – Midday

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

16/01/2023

United Kingdom

Right to protest 'not absolute' says UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Sunak wants to give police more powers to shut down public protests if there is a chance they might become "disruptive".

16/01/2023

Democratic Republic Of Congo

Church bomb attack in DRC kills at least 10 people

The government has urged people to avoid crowds and be vigilant while investigations are underway.

16/01/2023

United Kingdom

London drive-by shooting leaves girl, seven, fighting for her life

The incident injured two children and four women who had been attending a memorial service at St Aloysius Church, in London.

16/01/2023

Italy

Italy's most-wanted 'Mafia superboss' arrested after 30 year manhunt

Matteo Messina Denaro was nabbed at a medical clinic in Palermo where he had apparently gone for treatment.

16/01/2023

Culture news

Critics Choice Awards 2023: The full list of winners

The Critics Choice Awards honour 'Everything Everywhere All At Once', Cate Blanchett and Angela Bassett, in what feels like the beginning of a blueprint for this year's Oscars

16/01/2023

Switzerland

World Economic Forum kicks off in Davos amid fears of a recession

World Economic Forum begins in Davos amid fears of a recession and almost a year since Russia invaded Ukraine. This year’s theme is ‘Cooperation in a fragmented world’

16/01/2023

Sport

Barcelona breeze past Real Madrid to clinch the Spanish Super Cup

Spanish teen sensation Gavi scored one and set up two as Barcelona brushed aside Real Madrid in Saudi Arabia.

16/01/2023

Money

Oxfam urges windfall tax on food companies as Davos opens

Over the past two years, the world’s super-rich 1 per cent have gained nearly twice as much wealth as the remaining 99 per cent combined, says Oxfam.

16/01/2023

Ukraine

Russia and Belarus start joint drills, sparking fears in Ukraine

The two countries began joint army exercises and are planning to conduct air force drills throughout the remainder of the month.

16/01/2023

Spain

Spanish health workers protest government cuts

Tens of thousands of health workers took to Madrid's streets to protest healthcare cuts by the conservative regional government.

16/01/2023

World News

Belgian MEP failed to declare expenses-paid trip to Qatar

Marc Tarabella, a suspect in the European Parliament's Qatargate corruption scandal, failed to declare a working trip he made to Qatar in 2020, his lawyer said on Sunday.

16/01/2023

Culture news

Spain’s pandemic-fuelled addiction to Manga sparks sales surge

Since the pandemic, Spaniards have listening to more music, watching more films and reading more books - especially Manga related material. Rory Armstrong has been finding out why the Japanese genre is enjoying so much success.

16/01/2023

Ukraine

Death toll from Dnipro apartment building strike rises to 30

In his nightly address, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the "cowardly silence" of Russian citizens.

16/01/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 16th – Morning

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

16/01/2023

Culture news

Armani, Fendi and K-Way shine at Milan Fashion Week

The menswear on show in Milan has soared to new heights with several houses putting on impressive Autumn/Winter collections.

16/01/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: A look back at this day in history

Miguel de Cervantes masterpiece 'Don Quixote' was first published on this day in 1604. Few novels can hope for such a long-lasting influence.

16/01/2023