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Added on the 14/01/2023 07:00:30 - Copyright : Euronews EN
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola promises a package of "wide-ranging" reforms as the EU grapples with a widening graft scandal over allegations that MEPs received bribes from World Cup host Qatar in exchange for influence over EU policy. SOUNDBITE
Lawyers leave a Brussels court after hearings in the case of former European Parliament Vice-President Eva Kaili, former MEP Italy's Pier-Antonio Panzeri, human rights lobbyist Niccolo Figa-Talamanca and Francesco Giorgi, a parliamentary assistant with the European Parliament's Socialists and Democrats group and partner of Eva Kaili. All are charged with corruption in an alleged bribery plot by Qatar. IMAGES
Travellers on the last overnight flights between Brazil and France arrive at Roissy airport on the outskirts of Paris. French Prime Minister Jean Castex has announced the suspension of all flights between Brazil and France until further notice due to concerns over the Brazilian Covid-19 variant. IMAGES
The EU's 27 member countries aim to start Covid-19 vaccinations on "the same day" in a sign of unity, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says. SOUNDBITE
French maverick microbioligist and controversial promoter of the drug hydroxychloroquine, Professor Didier Raoult appears at the French National Assembly's inquiry commission into coronavirus. IMAGES
ITV Head of Studios Kevin Lygo says that 'Love Island' is close to being cancelled this year due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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