Italy Italian business leaders hold video meeting with Vladimir Putin The meeting came despite tensions over Ukraine, which have seen Western powers threaten sanctions against Russia in the event of an attack by Moscow. 26/01/2022
USA Prince Andrew seeks jury trial if Giuffre lawsuit not dismissed The request from Andrew's lawyers was inside a line-by-line formal response to the lawsuit Giuffre filed against him in August in Manhattan federal court. 26/01/2022
Spain Catalonia pardons hundreds of women executed for 'witchcraft' Historians believe that the majority of "witchcraft" executions in Spain took place in Catalonia. 26/01/2022
Poland Polish activists condemn abortion law after second pregant woman dies Women's rights activists say a near-total ban on abortions has led to the deaths of at least two women in a year. 26/01/2022
Germany Heidelberg shooting: German police say attacker got weapons in Austria Police say the German man — who was a biology student at the university — purchased the two weapons used in the attack from a weapons dealer and the third from a private individual, both in Austria. 26/01/2022
Russia Ukraine crisis: US offers no concessions to Russian demands — Blinken Washington says its proposals offer a "serious path forward" but "no change" in policy, in response to Russia's demands on NATO and security in Europe. 26/01/2022
Vatican Pope Francis urges parents not to condemn gay children It is the pope's latest gesture of outreach to the LGBT community, which has long been marginalised by the Catholic hierarchy. 26/01/2022
world news UN chief decries antisemitism, urges stand against hatred Holocaust Remembrance Day is held annually on 27 January, the day the Nazi concentration camp at Auschwitz-Birkenau was liberated by troops from the Soviet Union in 1945. 26/01/2022
Peru Almost 900 people evacuated amid floods in Peru's Machu Picchu area Heavy rains cause flooding in the town near Machu Picchu. 26/01/2022
Greece Greek prime minister apologises after heavy snowfall strands hundreds Kyriakos Mitsotakis has blamed a toll road operating company after drivers were forced to abandon cars due to the snow in Athens. 26/01/2022
USA UK police arrest two more men over Texas synagogue hostage-taking Counter-terrorism authorities said that the two suspects were arrested in Manchester. 26/01/2022
Spain Spain rescues 319 migrants off Canary Islands, 18 more feared dead Most of those rescued are believed to be from both northern and central Africa. 26/01/2022
Greece Powerful explosion injures 3, damages offices buildings in Athens The blast occurred early on Wednesday morning and caused a fire in the building. 26/01/2022
world news US, Europe plan for any cutoff of Russian natural gas The US and Europe have said they would impose punishing sanctions against Russia in the event of a military incursion into Ukraine, raising fears Moscow could cut off gas delivery to Europeans. 26/01/2022
Australia Demonstrators march for Indigenous rights on 'Australia Day' Protesters gather across the country as part of annual Indigenous rights protests held on a national holiday that marks the arrival of the first British colonial troops in 1788. 26/01/2022
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Spain 'I'm old, not stupid': Spain's elderly criticise online banking For some, making a deposit, withdrawing money, or paying taxes has become a headache. 26/01/2022
United Kingdom UK PM Boris Johnson again urged to resign over Downing Street parties Johnson has so far ruled out resignation but several of his own lawmakers have urged him to do so or face a vote of no confidence. 26/01/2022
Germany Debate on making COVID-19 vaccine mandatory begins in Germany Lawmakers will decide whether to make three shots compulsory for everyone over 18 - or not. 26/01/2022
Poland Poland starts construction of €350 million border fence with Belarus The construction of the 186-km fence is expected to be completed in June. 26/01/2022
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Romania starts vaccinating children aged 5-11
Slovak flying car gets approval from civil aviation regulators
Australia: Thousands participate in 'Invasion Day' protests
Tiger sculptures and totem poles decorate the streets of Taiwan
Athens residents enjoy snowy day on the foothills of the Acropolis
South Korean business owners shave heads to protest restrictions