2023-01-26

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 26th – Midday

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

26/01/2023

Europe News

Euroviews. Why the EU needs to diversify its cloud infrastructure | View

Legacy cloud companies could soon stifle EU infrastructure in the sector.

26/01/2023

Culture news

Razzies remove 12-year-old nominee Ryan Kiera Armstrong after backlash

In a statement, Razzies founder John Wilson apologized and confirmed Armstrong’s name has been removed from the ballot.

26/01/2023

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WATCH: thousands of cranes rest along Israel's Agamon Hula Lake

Images of thousands of cranes have brought joy to those around the world as they rest along the Agamon Hula Lake in northern Israel, on their seasonal migration route from Europe to Africa.

26/01/2023

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Is your job becoming 'productivity theatre'?

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Studies show remote employees are working harder than ever. But some bosses don’t believe them.

26/01/2023

Spain

At least one dead in southern Spanish city machete attack

Spanish police are investigating a suspect who killed a church caretaker with a machete in the city of Algerciras.

26/01/2023

Iran

Iran imposes sanctions against MEPs and EU institutions

The move from Tehran is seen as a tit-for-tat response to recent European sanctions against Iranian officials linked to a crackdown on nationwide protests.

26/01/2023

Travel News

Digital nomads flock to Portugal under new visa scheme

Under the scheme, remote workers are able to live and work in Portugal for a year - but there is a minimum income requirement.

26/01/2023

Spain

At least one dead and several injured in Spain machete church attack

Spanish authorities are investigating what they have described as a possible "terrorist" incident after a man attacked several people with a machete in two churches in the southern port town of Algeciras.

26/01/2023

Culture news

Montreux Comedy Festival comes to French ski resort Les Gets

Skiing and comedy combine to attract the British and French après ski crowd.

26/01/2023

Culture news

Marilyn Manson settles out of court with Esmé Bianco

Bianco's federal lawsuit, which was filed in California in 2021, accused Manson of raping her in May 2011. She is suffering from PTSD and depression due to her experience with the shock rocker.

26/01/2023

Italy

Italian police seize €250 million in raid targeting 'Ndrangheta

Italian police on Thursday morning arrested 56 people throughout the country for links with the notorious 'Ndrangheta crime syndicate, seizing around €250 million in assets.

26/01/2023

Peru

Protests continue in Lima as President Boluarte calls for peace

Protests in Peru continue as thousands take to the streets calling for President Dina Boluarte to leave office. Lawmakers have started an impechment process against the new leader, who took office in December.

26/01/2023

Ukraine

Barrage of Russian strikes kill at least 11 and knock out power

Civilians took cover in shelters as air defence forces shot down incoming missiles.

26/01/2023

Culture news

Justin Bieber sells music catalogue for $200 million

A new trend has started where stars sell their entire back catalogue to music investment firms. But just how much are these firms willing to pay for the rights to Bieber, Bowie and Bruce?

26/01/2023

Nature

How do you bring a river back from the dead?

Poland's River Oder suffered an ecological catastrophe last year. Germany’s Emscher might hold some clues for its recovery.

26/01/2023

Travel News

Eurostar: Hundreds of seats left empty due to Brexit passport checks

The rail operator has had to cap ticket sales to avoid long queues and unmanageable delays.

26/01/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 26th – Morning

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

26/01/2023

Culture news

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

A Soviet composer receives a review worse than 0 stars and another show starts a historic run.

26/01/2023

Italy

Fine dining and Godfather memorabilia: Inside a Mafia boss's hideouts

Matteo Messina Denaro was living an almost normal life in his native Sicily, despite being on Italy's most wanted list for 30 years.

26/01/2023

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Protestors in Beirut demand reforms as currency tumbles

Lebanon's currency has lost more than 90 per cent of its value in a crisis that began in 2019. Protestors took to the streets of Beirut on Tuesday to demand reforms.

26/01/2023

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South Africans demand an end to power cuts

People in South Africa marched to protest power cuts that can leave them without electricity for 12 hours a day. The marchers demanded "power for the people".

26/01/2023

Slovakia

Fuel tourism boosts petrol sales on Hungary's borders

Hungarian fuel tourists are filling up their vehicles over the border in neighbouring countries to avoid soaring prices at home.

26/01/2023

Vatican

Pope says homosexuality 'not a crime' but maintains it's a 'sin'

Pope Francis criticised laws that criminalise homosexuality as “unjust”, and called on Catholic bishops who support the laws to welcome LGBTQ people into the church.

26/01/2023

Ukraine

Ukraine welcomes Germany's decision to supply it with Leopard 2 tanks

After weeks of mounting pressure both at home and abroad, Chancellor Olaf Scholz confirmed on Wednesday that Berlin will provide Ukraine with Leopard 2 battle tanks.

26/01/2023

World News

US, Germany sending battle tanks to aid Ukraine war effort

Germany and the United States announced Wednesday that they will send battle tanks to Ukraine, the first stage of a coordinated effort by the West to provide dozens of the heavy weapons.

26/01/2023

Culture news

Dior's love letter to Josephine Baker at Paris Fashion Week

Dior's Spring Summer 2023 inspiration once commanded the stage of smoky jazz clubs often draped in silk and sequins.

26/01/2023