Asia

Israel

Netanyahu set to form government in Israel

Benjamin Netanyahu has informed Israel's president he is ready to form a government in what would be the country's most right wing coalition to date.

22/12/2022

Sport

Jerusalem World Masters reveals new champions and exploits

It’s Day 2 of the World Judo Masters in the historic city of Jerusalem! Once again, the Païs Arena stadium was filled with passionate Judo fans who were eagerly anticipating another thrilling day of competition.

21/12/2022

Focus

Uzbekistan sharpens its sights on solar energy

In partnership with Silk Road Samarkand

Uzbekistan has an average of 330 sunny days a year and the potential for solar energy is huge.

21/12/2022

The Exchange

Digital connectivity: How technology is changing education

In partnership with Media City

As hands-on learning and distance teaching look set to shape the future of the education sector, Euronews spoke to business leaders hoping to capitalise on these new trends.

21/12/2022

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Heavy snowfall on the US pacific coast and in Japan

Snow was falling Tuesday morning in the Seattle area. A strong winter storm also moved across the Hawaiian Islands with snow on the Big Island's tallest peaks. Heavy snow covered western Japan and stranded hundreds of vehicles on highways on Wednesday night while causing power outages.

21/12/2022

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Breadfruit and barbeques on the beach: Discover the traditional Creole cuisine of the Seychelles

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There’s an old saying in the Seychelles – eat the breadfruit and a return trip to the islands is guaranteed. But after sampling the rest of Creole cuisine, you may not want to leave at all.

21/12/2022

China

China did not report any COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday

A health official in China says the country is limiting how it is recording COVID-19 deaths.

21/12/2022

China

China might be underreporting its COVID-related death toll — experts

The Asian giant only counts deaths from pneumonia or respiratory failure in its official COVID-19 death toll, practice health experts say is questionable now that we know how the illness works.

21/12/2022

Afghanistan

International outcry over Taliban banning women from universities

The international community has condemned the move by the Taliban to close universities to women in Afghanistan.

21/12/2022

Sport

Israel goes for gold during day one of World Judo Masters

Israel goes for gold during day one of World Judo Masters

20/12/2022

Iran

Iran nuclear deal is 'dead', claims Biden

Tensions between Iran and the West have spiked in recent months, following Tehran's brutal suppression of protestors and drone shipments to Russia.

20/12/2022

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Santa Claus is coming to Dubai: preparing for christmas in the desert

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As Christmas nears, Dubai's expat and local communities come together to celebrate the holidays. From winter markets to tree light illuminations the festivities are a festive feast, you’re spoilt for choice with Christmas in Dubai.

20/12/2022

Japan

Japan has receive record levels of snow

Some regions of Japan have received more than three times the seasonal average of snow. In some areas it was more than 2 metres high on Tuesday

20/12/2022

Iran

'Threshold of revolution': Why Iran's protests are different this time

All you need to know about the Iran protests and the death of Mahsa Amini.

20/12/2022

Thailand

Search still underway for 30 sailors in Gulf of Thailand

A rescue effort is still underway in the Gulf of Thailand after high waves caused a ship to sink with more than 100 people onboard.

20/12/2022

Health news

This new artificial muscle is just like a human’s but stronger

A team of researchers at the KAIST has developed a new artificial muscle much stronger and faster than human muscles using graphene-liquid crystal composite fibres.

20/12/2022

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Island hopping, hiking and helicopter rides: discover the top 8 things to do in the Seychelles

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With 115 islands scattered across the Indian Ocean, the Seychelles was made for island hopping.

20/12/2022

China

China's coronavirus death toll spikes after 'zero-covid' policy ends

Some scientific models have estimated numbers will rise with an eventual death toll in the tens or hundreds of thousands.

20/12/2022

Spotlight

Fukushima: Japan takes precautions ahead of plans to discharge water

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

In May 2022, Rafael Grossi, the director of the IAEA, visited Fukushima, and praised the "remarkable progress on decommissioning at Fukushima Daiichi since his last visit two years ago."

19/12/2022

Qatar

Five takeaways from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

From Lionel Messi and Argentina's triumph in a thrilling final against France, to concerns over future human rights -- five main themes to emerge from Qatar 2022.

19/12/2022

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Winter fog shrouds a camp in Syria housing diplaced people

Women, children and the elderly are seeing out the winter in a camp for displaced people in Syria's Idlib near the border with Turkey. They burn plastic waste on open fires to keep warm,

19/12/2022

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Watch: Open-top bus parade in Doha for Argentina’s World Cup champions

Argentina’s World Cup champions squad celebrated their victory on an open-top bus parade along Lusail Boulevard in Doha on Sunday evening after beating France in the final.

19/12/2022

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Prehistoric palms and a giant turtle takeover – Welcome to the idyllic home of eco-tourism

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The life of a local moves slowly on the sweeping Seychelles sands – really, really slowly. And, it has done for thousands of years.

19/12/2022

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Argentina's home fans celebrate World Cup victory

World Cup victory brings joy to Argentina's home fans as they celebrate a thrilling penalty-shoot-out win over France.

18/12/2022

Sport

Argentina beat France in electrifying World Cup Final

Argentina have clinched the 2022 World Cup after winning over France in one of the most thrilling finals in the tournament's history.

18/12/2022

Sport

Messi finally claims World Cup glory as Argentina beat France

Argentina win third World Cup title despite France's Kylian Mbappé scoring the first hat trick in a final in 56 years.

18/12/2022