Mali Mali orders Denmark to withdraw troops 'immediately' from Sahel region Danish authorities say the soldiers were there on an "invitation" as part of European efforts to combat extremism. 25/01/2022
Spain Spain arrests seven suspects for selling fake COVID certificates in EU The group solid fake PCR test results and vaccine passes to online groups for between €50 and €1,000, police say. 25/01/2022
Russia Russia adds Alexei Navalny to list of 'terrorists and extremists' The decision means Navalny and his aides have had their bank accounts frozen. 25/01/2022
World COVID-19 in Europe: Netherlands to reopen bars and restaurants Dutch PM Mark Rutte announced an easing of restrictions on Tuesday evening. It comes after German chancellor Olaf Scholz kept existing COVID measures in place. 25/01/2022
Libya EU report calls for Libya training to continue despite abuse claims The European Commission and the EU’s External Action Service declined to comment on the report. 25/01/2022
Portugal Portugal election: the voters caught between apathy and anger As part of our Portuguese election coverage we talk to a family struggling to cope with the cost of living and meet an restaurateur struggling to survive the pandemic. 25/01/2022
USA Watch: Microphone picks up Joe Biden insulting journalist The president's office had no qualms about the insult, including it in their official transcript of the press conference. 25/01/2022
Japan Tokyo Olympics: A sports photographer's take on the 2020 Games From levitating athletes and dazzling wooden stadiums, Getty Images sports photographer Patrick Smith shares his highlights from the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. 25/01/2022
Bulgaria Sofia trip sparks hope of improved Bulgaria-North Macedonia relations The previous Bulgarian government had blocked North Macedonia's bid to join the EU. But now there is fresh hope that relations between the two countries can be improved. 25/01/2022
Top News Stories Today Top news stories today | January 25th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 25/01/2022
United Kingdom Police to investigate lockdown parties at the heart of UK government The parties in Downing Street, which have caused outrage and sparked calls for Boris Johnson to resign, are already being investigated by a senior civil servant. 25/01/2022
world news In pictures: Snow blankets Greece and Turkey after severe storm The Greek government declared a holiday in the greater Athens area, parts of central Greece and the islands to keep people from leaving home 25/01/2022
Italy Italy casts mostly blank ballots in 1st round of presidential election Lawmakers and regional electors cast mostly blank ballots in the first round of Italy's presidential election amid a political stalemate. 25/01/2022
Cameroon At least 8 reported dead in crush at African Cup football game At least eight people died in a crush outside a stadium hosting a game at Africa's top football tournament in Cameroon on Monday. 25/01/2022
Burkina Faso Soldiers declare military junta in control in Burkina Faso More than a dozen mutinous soldiers declared on state television that a military junta had seized control of Burkina Faso. 25/01/2022
Top News Stories Today Top news stories today | January 25th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. 25/01/2022
United Kingdom Lockdown birthday party claim increases pressure on Boris Johnson The new allegation that a short birthday bash was held for the prime minister is the latest in a string of accusations of Downing Street gatherings that are being investigated. 25/01/2022
Syria Aid needed for displaced Syrians in northwest this winter, UN says “It’s a real disaster zone,” said Mark Cutts, the UN deputy regional humanitarian coordinator for the Syria crisis of the camps in the northwest. 25/01/2022
Ukraine US puts troops on alert for deployment as Ukraine allies mull options 8,500 US-based troops were notified of potential deployment in Europe while Ukraine and others call the US embassy workers' family members' withdrawal "premature". 24/01/2022
Finland Finland: Government parties on top in first-ever regional elections A shift from municipal to county elections in Finland marked a return of the “big three” Finnish political parties -- the Social Democrats, National Coalition Party, and Centre Party -- but some smaller parties managed to score a victory, too. 24/01/2022
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