18 January 2023 | Euronews
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World News Turkey to hold elections in May, a month ahead of schedule President Erdogan has promised victory for his party in the 14 May presidential and parliamentary votes. -
Russia Lavrov accuses the West of lauching 'hybrid war' against Russia "The West decides on behalf of Ukraine. It was them who forbade Zelenskyy to reach an agreement with Russia at the end of March last year," Russia's top diplomat said. -
Switzerland German Chancellor Olaf Scholz refuses to be drawn on tanks for Ukraine At the World Economic Forum German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz refuses to commit to allowing the supply of German-made Leopard 2 tanks to Ukraine -
USA Prospective jurors share varied opinions of Elon Musk ahead of civil trial A nine-person jury was selected Tuesday to hear a trial that will determine whether Tesla CEO Elon Musk cheated investors with tweets in 2018 saying that he had lined up financing to take the electric automaker private. -
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No Comment Watch: Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg led away by police at coal mine protest Swedish climate activist Greta Thunberg was one of several protesters carried away by police during a demonstration against expanding a coal mine in western Germany. -
United Kingdom Nurses in England strike over ongoing pay dispute with UK government The industrial action is likely to add pressure on the UK health service which the British Medical Association said is struggling to cope with post-Brexit staff shortages -
Earth News France votes to ban deep-sea mining in its waters: Why is this practice so controversial? A growing number of countries are opposing the new industry, which could be devastating for marine ecosystems and the climate. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 18th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Ex-MEP charged in EU corruption scandal admits links to Qatar & Morocco, lawyer says Belgian authorities have so far not confirmed the countries at the heart of the cash-for-favours scandal, dubbed Qatargate. -
Culture news Norwegian archaeologists uncover the world's oldest runestone The ancient artefact, which dates back almost 2,000 years, was found during the excavation of an ancient burial ground in the Tyrifjorden region of Norway. -
Earth News World’s greenest company comes from one of the ‘dirtiest sectors’ in surprise ranking The annual Global 100 ranking reveals the world's greenest companies. -
Europe News What to know about France's nationwide strike over pension reform France's major unions have called for a mass strike over the government's planned retirement reform. -
Europe News Brussels to present plans to avoid medicine shortages as Europe suffers from lack of supply The situation is considered critical in most European countries, but according to Steffen Thirstrup, Chief Medical Officer at the European Medicines Agency (EMA), people should not start stockpiling medicines. -
Earth News What is the Plant Based Treaty and why has the city of Edinburgh endorsed it? Edinburgh has become the first European capital to endorse a plant-based diet to tackle the climate emergency. -
Tech News Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs worldwide as tech layoffs mount The company says it will be laying off about 5 per cent of its total workforce. -
Georgia Georgia has stumbled on its EU path. We need to do something about it View: Opposition MP Khatia Dekanoidze argues that rampant, unchecked corruption and an overreliance on the Kremlin will continue to be an obstacle to Georgia's EU membership until something is done about it. -
Europe News 'We all have to be anti-corruption champions,' says MEP Marc Angel as he secures Eva Kaili's VP spot Eva Kaili was removed from her position as Vice-President after being charged with corruption and money laundering. -
The Exchange The circular economy: A €4.1 trillion opportunity? We talk to the people and players who believe the circular economy is a way to create sustainable growth and also generate profit. -
Nature Regular trips to the park could reduce people's reliance on antidepressants Visiting urban green spaces reduces mental health drug use, new research finds. -
Climate Two thirds of Brits are struggling with climate anxiety. Here’s what you can do about it Charlotte Ritchie and other UK stars have opened up about their own fears in some of the UK’s most precious natural spaces. -
Tech News Facebook and Instagram told to drop ‘discriminatory’ ban on nipples Meta’s Oversight Board says the platform’s adult nudity rules should be overhauled to be less confusing and more inclusive. -
Culture news Goodbye trusty trainers: Traditional loafers are stepping out and back into fashion For some, loafers are a byword for all that's not cool with footwear but high street sales suggest a growing number of people are slipping into them. -
Cooperation in the green economy: Xinhuanet Europe releases report on Sino-European opportunities Green development has become a major goal for most world powers, taking an increasingly important spot among the global economy. China and Europe are no exception, with both setting goals of green growth to reach carbon neutrality in the years to come. -
Europe News Russia to 'weaponise' migration to EU with increased flights into Kaliningrad, report warns Moscow recently announced that it will increase the number of flights from North Africa and the Middle East to Kaliningrad. -
Culture news Is Channing Tatum remaking 90s romance classic 'Ghost'? Get your pottery wheels out of the attic. Dust off your best hunk of clay. Because the film that made pottery and ghosts sexy is coming back. And this time, Channing Tatum is involved. -
Tech News Trump, Tate and the Taliban: Which controversial figures have the Twitter blue tick? Even senior Taliban officials got hold of the Twitter blue tick after Elon Musk took over the social media platform. -
Europe News A free train to Hannover is now the last free outpost for Ukrainian refugees fleeing war As Russia's war in Ukraine approaches its first anniversary, there are fears the train service could be cancelled. -
World News FIFAgate: Two TV executives on trial for football corruption in New York A trial connected to the FIFAgate scandal has started in New York with two TV executives accused of bribery in securing football broadcast rights. -
Culture news Bruce Gowers, director of 'Bohemian Rhapsody' and 'American Idol' dies aged 82 The ground-breaking director had a unique view on the world which he successfully managed to transfer to television via several award winning videos. -
United Kingdom Mother of all parliamentary rows as UK transgender ruling pits Westminster against Holyrood For the first time in the 24-year history of the Scottish parliament, Westminster has overruled a decision made in Edinburgh in a row over transgender rights. -
Peru Political protests in Peru as rival groups march through the capital city Lima Peru's president called for calm as thousands of people arrived in the capital Lima, many calling for her to resign. -
Culture news The Marvel movie ban in China has officially been lifted Marvel and Disney can breathe a sigh of relief, as China has ended its three-and-a-half year ban on all Marvel movie releases -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 18th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Sport 'Mentally destroyed': Injured champion Rafael Nadal bows out of Australian Open No. 1 seed Nadal injured his left hip and lost to Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 6-4, 7-5 in the second round on Wednesday. -
Earth News ‘Big Oil peddled the big lie’: UN chief calls out fossil fuel giants for ignoring climate science Antonio Guterres said that, just like the tobacco industry, those responsible need to be held to account. -
Career cushioning: 6 tips for coming up with a Plan B for your job In times of change, coming up with a Plan B for your career could give you a leg up. Here’s how to do it. -
Destinations Dry January: Almost half of the top 10 destinations for sober travel are in Europe Say goodbye to hangovers with these tips on how to have a brilliant alcohol-free trip. -
Ukraine Rescuers abandon hope of finding survivors in the Dnipro apartments hit by a Russian missile With the death toll standing at 45, and 19 people still missing, rescuers have abandoned the mission to find survivors of Russia's missile strike on a Dnipro apartment building on Saturday. -
Mexico Residents unconvinced by Mexico's strict anti-smoking laws Enacted on Sunday, it's one of the world's strictest smoking laws, and completely prohibits tobacco consumption, including the use of e-cigarettes, in shared public areas such as hotels, parks and beaches -
Ukraine Ukraine helicopter crash kills interior minister, with three children among 18 deaths Three children are also among the fatalities after the helicopter came down near a kindergarten, in the Kyiv suburb of Brovary. -
Culture news Queen of pop Madonna is heading to Europe to 'celebrate' a lifetime of hits Madonna is on the move. The Material Girl has announced a tour of North America and Europe to mark nearly 40-years of chart success around the world. -
Culture news Actor Jeremy Renner returns home after being critically hurt in snow plough accident It's widely reported the two-time Oscar nominee and Marvel Avengers star will face a lengthy rehabilitation period after being seriously hurt. -
Climate Living in a ghost town: The Moldovans who refused to be climate migrants Following devastating flooding in 2010, most residents of Cotul Morii moved away. But some were determined to stay in the deserted village. -
France World's oldest person dies aged 118 Sister Andre died in the early hours of Tuesday morning at her retirement home in France. Last year she had survived contracting COVID-19 The world's oldest person is now María Branyas Morera who is aged 115 and lives in Spain. -
Germany Thunberg arrested during protest over German coal mine expansion Thousands joined the demonstrations in the last days in Lutzerath to oppose the expansion of a gigantic open-pit mine that will swallow the now-empty village and the surrounding countryside. -
Afghanistan NGOs say they will resume work in Afghanistan after Taliban reverses ban on female workers CARE, Save the Children, and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) claim to have received assurances from Taliban officials that female workers will be allowed to carry out their duties. -
Work The 15 fastest-growing jobs that companies are still hiring for in Europe, according to LinkedIn LinkedIn’s latest ‘Jobs on the Rise’ list shows there are still bright spots in the European labour market. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 18th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: Another Brick in the Wall of Rock History We look back at an absolute rock legend. The release of Pink Floyd's 'The Wall'. -
Lifestyle From anti-pee paint to hemp urinals: The unique ways cities are tackling public urination Hold on tight to your bladders, as we take a deep dive into how different European cities are tackling the old-age issue of public urination -
Health news 'Run into the ground': How did the UK's National Health Service end up on life support? Staff shortages, under-funding and a drive towards privatisation are all contributing factors, say campaigners, as nurses launch a new round of strikes. -
France Trade unions in France reject pension reform and plan a national strike Trade unions in France flatly reject government proposals on reforming pensions and plan to bring the country to halt with a national strike on Thursday. -
Ukraine Ukraine and Russia still fighting intensively over the eastern city of Bakhmut In eastern Ukraine intense fighting continues over the strategically important city of Bakhmut as the UN's atomic experts arrive in the country to help secure nuclear sites