Man accused of driving into Liverpool football fans pleads not guilty
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Djokovic court hearing hit by tech glitches as music and porn played
An Australian court suffered technical difficulties while hearing the world tennis number one's virtual appeal against his visa being cancelled.
Catching a cold can help fight off COVID, new study finds
Researchers found that the body's immune response to some common colds helped fight off COVID-19 infection, but warned that it was not a reliable form of protection on its own.
EU will force tech firms to do more against child sexual abuse online
The EU's home affairs commissioner plans to propose new legislation that will strengthen requirements for reporting abuse by social media platforms and internet service providers.
How Euronews Next covered the stories that shaped the future in 2021
Omicron. Facebook. Bitcoin. Semi-conductors. China. Here is how Euronews Next covered some of the biggest stories of the year.
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Arsenal fan token ads broke rules by 'trivialising' crypto risk
The ban is the first time adverts for football club "fan tokens" have been found to have broken the rules by the UK's advertising regulator.
COVID can damage sperm and make it harder to get pregnant
Researchers in Belgium found some patients who recovered from COVID suffered a drop in sperm count and mobility.
Adidas says sorry after NFT minting blunder
The German sportswear maker cashed in on the NFT and Metaverse hype at the weekend, following rival Nike's moves into digital sneakers.
Anti-radiation bracelets turn out to be radioactive
If you own one of the ten products found to emit ionising radiation, take it off and store it away safely, Dutch nuclear safety authorities warned.
Reddit files to take the company public
The self-described "front page of the internet" did not say how many shares it would offer, nor at what price.
Faster trains and cheaper tickets under new EU rail plans
The European Commission has announced new plans to boost long-distance and cross-border train travel in Europe as part of efforts to tackle climate change.
Omicron resistant to two major vaccines, new study says
Two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech and Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines may not be sufficient protection against the new variant, Hong Kong researchers said, calling on individuals to seek a third booster jab.
Japanese researchers create a 'vaccine' against getting old
Researchers at a Tokyo university say their vaccine slowed the ageing process in mice, and could even aid the treatment of ageing-related diseases.
Amazon Marketplace is squeezing sellers for profit, says report
A new report accuses the online retail giant of operating an "unregulated, monopoly tollbooth" as the fees it takes from independent sellers have risen.
No swab needed for 97% accurate COVID saliva test, researchers say
The test is not yet in commercial production, but its inventors claim it could make regular testing a part of everyday routines.
Assisted dying pod you can 3D print yourself approved in Switzerland
A review of the pod found no legal obstacles preventing its use in Switzerland, but critics fear its goal to "democratise" voluntary euthanasia with AI brings new risks.
Uber setback as UK court rules business model unlawful
The ridesharing app lost the argument that it only acts as an agent for drivers in the British capital, setting the taxi app market up for a major overhaul.
Tech Christmas gift guide 2021: What to get your loved ones this year
What to buy for music lovers, fitness fanatics, video gamers and remote workers? Here are some ideas.
Can a smart ramp solve transport's accessibility problem?
A Japanese rail company is trialling an automatic ramp that helps wheelchair users get on trains independently. But is it a long-term solution to a major problem?
Europe's first fully autonomous bus hits the road in France
The vehicle carries passengers on a roughly 600 m route at a medical research campus in Toulouse, southern France.
COVID vaccines less effective on Omicron, warns Moderna boss
The vaccine maker said the large number of mutations in the newly-identified Omicron variant could make it more resistant to current COVID vaccines.
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