2023-01-17

World News

The countries where population is declining

China recorded its first population decline in 60 years on Tuesday. But it is not the only country where the number of people is falling.

17/01/2023

Russia

'I'm not going to surrender': Navalny vows to keep opposing Moscow

"Our miserable, exhausted Motherland needs to be saved," said Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny on the second year anniversary of his incarceration.

17/01/2023

Greece

'After the explosion': Migrant arrivals plummet in Greece

Greece has been widely accused of repelling migrants before they reach Greek soil in a practice known as pushbacks, which are illegal under international law.

17/01/2023

Earth News

Greta Thunberg detained by police at German coal mine protest

The Swedish environmental activist was taking part in protests against the demolition of Luetzerath, a village being demolished to make way for the expansion of a coal mine.

17/01/2023

Climate

Inside the submarine mission to protect 95% of Antarctica’s waters

There is less ice in Antarctica ‘right now than at any other time in recorded history.’

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Dubai sees a bumper year for property sales

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Dubai sees a bumper year for property sales in 2022 with over 97,000 properties changing hands.

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Culture news

Spanish opera star Plácido Domingo faces fresh sexual assault claims

"Don’t get in a lift with Plácido Domingo" - a well-known warning given to women in opera circles according to a Spanish singer who used to work with the world-famous tenor.

17/01/2023

Ukraine

Germany could now send Leopard tanks, and other latest developments

Here is our round-up of the latest from Ukraine.

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17/01/2023

Europe News

Corruption scandal: Panzeri admits guilt and signs deal to cooperate

Under the deal, the former MEP will share "substantial, revealing, truthful and complete" details about the corruption scandal.

17/01/2023

Europe News

EU sets up first stockpile against chemical and nuclear emergencies

Russia's war against Ukraine has raised concerns about a nuclear accident.

17/01/2023

Culture news

Why has Love Island banned contestants' social media accounts?

The hit UK reality TV show returned this week with a new host, contestants, and a change to its social media policy.

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Germany

'Ukraine refugee porn' raises risks for women fleeing the war

Since the start of the war the OSCE Human noticed a sharp rise in online searches for sexual content related to Ukrainian women and girls.

17/01/2023

Tech News

Scientists have found a way to bend lightning to their will

Laser technology could help protect large areas like airports and rocket launch pads from the devastating power of lightning.

17/01/2023

Culture news

Nick Cave: ChatGPT and AI songwriting is 'bullshit'

"With all the love and respect in the world”, the track is “bullshit” and “a grotesque mockery of what it is to be human”.

17/01/2023

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Watch: Thousands flock to Strasbourg in support of Iran protesters

Strasbourg saw thousands gather in support of the Iranian protesters. An estimated 12,000 people from all over Europe gathered to call on the European Union to blacklist the Revolutionary Guards as a terrorist organisation.

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Thousands attend pay tribute to Martin Luther King

People ammassed together for the annual parade and peace walk in reverence to Martin Luther King’s legacy in Washington DC.

17/01/2023

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Watch: Lima braced for more protests after weeks of unrest

Peruvian farmers protest against President Dina Boluarte following weeks of deadly unrest and a state of emergency. At least 42 people have died over 5 weeks of clashes between protesters and security forces.

17/01/2023

Australia

Russian and Belarusian flags banned from Australian Open venues

The other three Grand Slam tournaments have allowed tennis players from the two countries to compete as "neutral" athletes, meaning that their flags and nationalities are not shown in graphics and other materials.

17/01/2023

Earth News

Sinking Himalayan town puts spotlight on India's hydropower rush

Residents have had to move away as large cracks began opening up in their walls and floors after widespread construction.

17/01/2023

Europe News

Von der Leyen calls for subsidy boost to make EU 'home of clean tech'

The EU needs to cut red tape to accelerate green tech deployment and to support its industries, the Commission chief argued to global leaders in Davos.

17/01/2023

Europe News

MEPs back plans to limit export of EU waste outside bloc

'This is a true victory for the next generations': The EU takes step towards banning export of waste

17/01/2023

Italy

Palermo sighs in relief after Mafia boss arrest

An outpouring of relief in Palermo after the arrest of Italy's most wanted alleged Mafia boss. But Italian prosecutors are warning that the fight against organised crime is far from over.

17/01/2023

Culture news

'What drives me is the unjustness': Idris Elba's food security fight

British actor Idris Elba has returned to World Economic Forum in a very different role.

17/01/2023

Nature

The fish species you should avoid to dodge ‘forever chemicals'

Dangerous forever chemicals have been linked to increased risk of cancer and reproductive problems. If you want to avoid them, you might want to steer clear of freshwater fish.

17/01/2023

Culture news

Brixton concert crush blamed on security taking bribes

Two people died after a crush at the venue. A security guard has spoken to the press about taking bribes and letting people into the venue without tickets.

17/01/2023

Economy

Germany & France account for most EU subsidies. Why is that a concern?

The US Inflation Reduction Act has triggered an intense debate in the EU that pits industrial subsidies against fair competition.

17/01/2023

Climate

Greta arrives in Davos to hit Big Oil bosses with a 'cease and desist'

Climate activists Vanessa Nakate, Helena Gualinga and Luisa Neubauer are with Greta Thunberg at Davos to demand a halt to new oil and gas projects.

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Culture news

Boris Johnson signs deal to write ‘memoir like no other’

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has struck a deal with publisher Harper Collins to write a memoir, fueling speculation that he is considering a comeback

17/01/2023

World News

China records its first population fall in decades

China has fewer people than it did at the start of last year, according to official figures released Tuesday.

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