2023-01-19

Culture news

Introducing the 2023 Met Gala's star-studded co-chairs

Michaela Coel, Penélope Cruz, Roger Federer, Dua Lipa and Anna Wintour are the evening’s co-chairs

19/01/2023

Germany

Boris Pistorius becomes Germany's new defence minister

In a changing of the guard at Germany's defence ministry Boris Pistorius has taken over the minister's job from Christine Lambrecht. It comes at a time of change in the German armed forces and with the country under pressure to send battle tanks to Ukraine.

19/01/2023

Culture news

Michael Jackson’s estate is producing biopic directed by Antoine Fuqua

It was only a matter of time before studios got their hands on Michael Jackson’s life...

19/01/2023

Europe News

New Frontex chief vows to end illegal pushbacks of migrants at border

New Frontex chief vows to end illegal pushbacks of migrants at border

19/01/2023

New Zealand

Jacinda Ardern 'calls it a day' as New Zealand's Prime Minister

Jacinda Ardern said 'I think we'll call it a day' as she announced she's quitting as New Zealand's Prime Minister with the support of her family.

19/01/2023

Climate

How much CO2 is actually being removed from the air every year?

Forests are mostly to thank - with new tech only responsible for 0.1% of carbon dioxide removal so far, according to a new report.

19/01/2023

Economy

'Fears of relocation are real': Danish industry warns of US subsidies

The Inflation Reduction Act offers generous tax breaks and rebates for green technology, but only if it is manufactured in North America.

19/01/2023

Green News

We’ve invested in energy, now it’s water’s turn, argues WaterAid CEO

WaterAid CEO Tim Wainwright explains why meetings like the World Economic Forum in Davos aren’t doing enough for climate change adaptation.

19/01/2023

Culture news

Ukrainian director takes MH17 feature Iron Butterfiles to Sundance

A Ukrainian director's feature film about the downing of flight MH17 in 2014 premieres at the Sundance Festival.

19/01/2023

China

China races to make COVID drugs amid fears of holiday season spike

China said last Saturday that nearly 60,000 people with COVID had died in hospitals between 8 December and 12 January.

19/01/2023

Ukraine

Investigators in Ukraine probe interior minister's helicopter crash

A day after a helicopter carrying Ukraine's interior minister crashed near Kyiv an investigation has begun into the causes. A child on the ground was among the victims.

19/01/2023

Culture news

The 360° sound system changing the concert experience in London

From looping 17th century instrumentals to ambient immersive soundscapes. Kings Place's 2023 programming wants to change the way people think about and experience live music.

19/01/2023

Tech News

'Time of the Wild West is over,' EU’s Jourová warns Musk from Davos

The EU Commissioner for Values and Transparency discussed the Twitter takeover with Euronews Next at the World Economic Forum in Davos.

19/01/2023

Cambodia

Cambodian demining experts train Ukrainians how to clear Russian mines

Both countries are ranked among the top places in the world plagued by "massive" mine contamination.

19/01/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 19th – Midday

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

19/01/2023

Health news

Early hearing tests could help prevent risk of dementia

Though there are factors increasing the risk of dementia that we cannot control, there are others we have a great influence on.

19/01/2023

No Comment

Thousands gather in Lima for two days of anti-government protests

Peru’s capital is bracing for two days of anti-government protests as thousands flock to Lima to demand the resignation of President Dina Boularte.

19/01/2023

No Comment

Heavy rains flood Sjenica in southern Serbia

A red weather alert is in effect due to heavy rain and potential flood surge in the south and southwest parts of Serbia.

19/01/2023

No Comment

Delegates at Davos observed a minute's silence for Ukraine

Delegates at the World Economic Forum observed a minute's silence for victims of the war in Ukraine during a video link meeting with President Zelenskyy.

19/01/2023

Culture news

Actor Julian Sands missing in Southern California mountains

Julian Sands has been missing for five days in the Southern California mountains, where he was hiking.

19/01/2023

Culture news

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

We look back at one of the most influential comedy short films, as well as the song associated with the Manson murders.

19/01/2023

USA

Turkish foreign minister and US secretary of state meet in Washington

At a meeting in Washington DC, the US Secretary of State and the Turkish foreign minister discussed Turkey's objections to Sweden and Finland joining NATO as well as America's reluctance to supply its ally with F16 fighter jets.

19/01/2023

United Kingdom

Church of England refuses to back change allowing same-sex marriage

Same-sex marriage has been legal in England and Wales since 2013

19/01/2023

New Zealand

New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to quit before election

Fighting back tears, Ardern told reporters that her last day as prime minister will be 7 February.

19/01/2023

New Zealand

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern announces resignation

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced her resignation. She had been expected to set an election date - which she did, for October 14 - but shocked reporters by declaring her exit from politics in February, all the while fighting back the tears.

19/01/2023

Germany

NATO and the West to discuss sending tanks to Ukraine

Ukraine needs more weapons and more military hardware. The war-ravaged country's Western backers are to meet later this week in Germany to discuss ways to meet the country's needs in its fight against Russia.

19/01/2023

Nature

International Nuclear Watchdog sets up permanent mission in Chernobyl

The nuclear watchdog IAEA has established a permanent mission at the Chernobyl nuclear site for the first time as part of a new arrangement that will see experts deployed on a continuous basis to all four of Ukraine's power plants.

19/01/2023

Europe Decoded

How Macron and Sánchez hope for diplomatic reset at Barcelona summit

Talks on energy and migration will dominate the summit on Thursday.

19/01/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 19th – Morning

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

19/01/2023

Culture news

Sundance Film Festival 2023: The movies that need to be on your radar

Kicking off today is the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, which gives us a first glimpse at what we can expect from the year in cinema.

19/01/2023