（2月18日) (滚动更新) 世界新闻 – English/Chinese 英中简报

Millions told to stay home as Storm Eunice hits UK

The UK braces itself for one of the worst storms in three decades as hundreds of schools close.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 6:26 pm(NZT)

Atkin ninth as China’s Gu dominates halfpipe final at Beijing Games

Team GB’s Zoe Atkin falls on two of her three runs in the freeski halfpipe final as China’s Eileen Gu wins her second Winter Olympic gold.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 6:19 pm(NZT)

Vietnam: Viral dog owners rescue 15 puppies after Covid cull

Authorities had killed the couple’s dogs last year over Covid fears, sparking a public outcry.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 5:35 pm(NZT)

Winter Olympics: Kamila Valieva treatment by entourage ‘chilling’ – IOC

It was “chilling” the way a distraught Kamila Valieva was treated by her coach and raises concerns for the future, says IOC president Thomas Bach.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 5:19 pm(NZT)

Paris exhibit brings ‘The Little Prince’ home

“The Little Prince” has arrived in Paris, nearly eight decades after it was written.

Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 18 Feb 2022 | 4:57 pm(NZT)

Petrópolis: Hopes fade for survivors in flood-hit Brazil city

Residents flee Petrópolis and the rescue mission is paused as more heavy rain is forecast.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 4:50 pm(NZT)

Canada protests: Police arrest leaders of trucker convoy

Tamara Lich tells local media her personal bank account is frozen and she is resigned to a jail term.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 3:56 pm(NZT)

Asia markets open lower after Ukraine invasion fears prompt Dow plunge

Asian stocks opened lower on Friday as tensions over a potential Russian invasion of Ukraine continued, hours after US President Joe Biden’s statement that an attack could take place “in the next several days” sent the Dow plunging to its worst day of 2022.

Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 18 Feb 2022 | 3:21 pm(NZT)

Afghan refugees worried over UK visas, lawyers warn

Some are on the verge of accidentally becoming illegal immigrants, lawyers tell the Home Office.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 2:39 pm(NZT)

Paris exhibit brings ‘The Little Prince’ home

“The Little Prince” has arrived in Paris, nearly eight decades after it was written.

Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 18 Feb 2022 | 2:17 pm(NZT)

Judge rules Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump and two of his children must testify in a New York probe into their business

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 1:44 pm(NZT)

Maëlys de Araujo: Ex-soldier faces verdict over French girl’s murder

Prosecutors want a life term for Nordahl Lelandais, accused of killing Maëlys de Araujo at a wedding.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 1:41 pm(NZT)

Beijing Olympics: What’s wrong with natural snow?

Despite heavy snowfalls in Beijing, the organisers are still generating the artificial variety.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 1:28 pm(NZT)

Africa’s week in pictures: 11-17 February 2022

A selection of the best photos from across the Africa and beyond this week.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 1:21 pm(NZT)

Indian tea start-ups search for an exotic edge

Indian tea start-ups are rediscovering indigenous ingredients for teas and infusions to stay ahead.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 1:05 pm(NZT)

The women at the forefront of Sudan’s protests

Sita el-Nufur, who was killed during anti-military demonstrations, has become an icon for protesters.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 1:02 pm(NZT)

Canada protests: Police warn Ottawa truckers of ‘imminent’ action

Police have set up checkpoints around the site and said it was demonstrators’ last chance to leave.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 12:44 pm(NZT)

AirAsia boss calls on governments to be ‘brave’ and open borders

Tony Fernandes was speaking at the Singapore Airshow, which returned after two years of travel restrictions.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 12:34 pm(NZT)

Ukrainian bobsledder tests positive for steroid

Ukrainian bobsledder Lidiia Hunko tests positive for an anabolic steroid at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 12:18 pm(NZT)

England ‘little sloppy’ in draw with Olympic champions Canada in Arnold Clark Cup

England are held to a draw by Olympic champions Canada in their opening match at the Arnold Clark Cup.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 12:10 pm(NZT)

‘It’s only halfway’ – Van Bronckhorst calm after Rangers’ stunning Europa League win at Borussia Dortmund

Rangers boss Giovanni van Bronckhorst calls for calm after his side earn a memorable Europa League result at Bundesliga giants Borussia Dortmund.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 12:01 pm(NZT)

Storm Eunice heads for UK and prompts danger to life warning

Millions of people are urged to stay at home as the UK prepares for one of the worst storms in years.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 11:24 am(NZT)

Australia: The Aboriginal hairdressers delighting remote towns

Growing up, Kyle Bambra never had access to a hairdresser – now he’s determined to teach others.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 11:15 am(NZT)

Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen claims 1500m indoor world record

Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigtsen sets a new 1500m indoor world record at the World Indoor Tour event in France.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 10:40 am(NZT)

England held to draw by Olympic champions Canada in Arnold Clark Cup

England are held to a draw by Olympic champions Canada in their opening match at the Arnold Clark Cup.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 11:11 am(NZT)

Canada protests: Police warn Ottawa protesters of ‘imminent’ action

Police have set up checkpoints around the site and said it was demonstrators’ last chance to leave.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 11:04 am(NZT)

Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen claims 1500m indoor world record

Norwegian Jakob Ingebrigtsen sets a new 1500m indoor world record at the World Indoor Tour event in France.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 10:40 am(NZT)

Judge rules Donald Trump must testify in New York investigation

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump and two of his children must testify in a New York probe into their business

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 10:29 am(NZT)

Rangers earn sensational Europa League first-leg win at Borussia Dortmund

Rangers earn a sensational first-leg victory at Borussia Dortmund to put themselves firmly in the driving seat for a Europa League last-16 place.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 9:00 am(NZT)

Torres on target as Barca held by Napoli in Europa League

Ferran Torres scores a penalty as Barcelona rescue a draw in their Europa League last-32 first-leg tie against Napoli at the Nou Camp.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 8:50 am(NZT)

Ukraine tensions: Russia looking for excuse to invade, US says

President Biden alleges that Russia is plotting “a false flag operation” to justify launching an attack.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 7:58 am(NZT)

UK scraps rich foreign investor visa scheme

Fast-track Tier 1 visas ended with immediate effect, amid concerns over fraud and security.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 7:58 am(NZT)

Anger and sympathy as Valieva cracks under world’s gaze

Anger and sympathy for Kamila Valieva plus questions for authorities as teenager ends controversial Winter Olympics journey in tears.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 6:45 am(NZT)

UK bracing for possible ‘sting jet’ as rare threat-to-life warning issued in back-to-back storms

Meteorologists in the UK have issued a rare danger-to-life alert as Storm Eunice is forecast to batter parts of the country Friday, potentially creating a “sting jet” that could bring havoc to streets.

Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 18 Feb 2022 | 6:34 am(NZT)

Wordle: New York Times changes upset fans

Players also ask whether the word game has got more difficult, but the paper denies it has changed.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 6:05 am(NZT)

Ukraine border guards on the watch for Russian advance

Fergal Keane travels to northern Ukraine to gauge the mood of those at risk of any Russian advance.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 5:57 am(NZT)

Satellite images show Russian activity near border

The images show that Ukraine is surrounded on three sides by Russian hardware and troops.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 5:55 am(NZT)

What does Putin want?

What you need to know about Russia’s troop build-up along Ukraine’s borders.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 5:53 am(NZT)

Why are French troops leaving Mali, and what will it mean for the region?

Will France’s decision to remove 5,000 personnel weaken the fight against Islamists in Africa’s Sahel?

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 5:48 am(NZT)

Rescuers try to save boy trapped in Afghanistan well

The boy’s condition has reportedly deteriorated and an operation is underway to rescue him.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 5:43 am(NZT)

Germany score late equaliser to deny Spain in Arnold Clark Cup opener

Lea Schuller scores an 88th-minute equaliser to earn depleted Germany a point against Spain in the opening game of the Arnold Clark Cup.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 5:41 am(NZT)

Mali conflict: Macron announces troops to leave after nine years

France says growing hostility from Mali’s new military junta forced the withdrawal

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 5:01 am(NZT)

Winter Olympics schedule: Day-by-day guide to key events and British medal hopes

Check out our comprehensive guide to all the key events and British medal hopes in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 4:43 am(NZT)

The Americans who refuse to leave

The US government has urged its citizens to leave Ukraine, but many have chosen to stay.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 4:43 am(NZT)

Masi removed as F1 race director in wake of Abu Dhabi Grand Prix controversy

Michael Masi is removed as F1 race director as part of a restructure at governing body the FIA in the wake of last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

Source: BBC News – Home | 18 Feb 2022 | 4:42 am(NZT)

American detained in Russia says he is coughing up blood

Trevor Reed, an American who has been detained in Russia for more than two years, says he is coughing up blood and has not received medical care after prolonged exposure to tuberculosis in Russian prison, according to the US Embassy in Moscow.

Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 18 Feb 2022 | 3:01 am(NZT)

Development bank accused of lending millions to companies allegedly linked to forced labor

The International Finance Corporation, one of the world’s leading development banks, has for decades touted its success in funding companies it says can help end extreme poverty in developing countries.

Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 18 Feb 2022 | 12:45 am(NZT)

Advert for women train drivers in Saudi Arabia gets 28,000 applicants

A job advert to recruit 30 female train drivers in Saudi Arabia has attracted 28,000 applicants, highlighting the scale of pent up demand as the conservative kingdom opens up more opportunities to women.

Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 18 Feb 2022 | 12:08 am(NZT)

French-led western forces to withdraw from Mali

France and Western countries involved in French-led anti-terrorist operations in West Africa will begin their withdraw from Mali, French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday.

Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 17 Feb 2022 | 11:36 pm(NZT)

Hollywood actor’s Ponzi scheme, explained: Why investors keep falling for scams

The tale of Zachary Horwitz made headlines this week after he was sentenced to 20 years for bilking investors out of $650 million by peddling bogus licensing deals with HBO and Netflix.

Source: CNN.com – RSS Channel – World | 17 Feb 2022 | 10:41 am(NZT)

2022-02-18 13:49:38 一艘悬挂意大利国旗的游轮突发火灾 船上载237名乘客 中新网2月18日电 据法新社报道，希腊港口警方称，当地时间18日，一艘悬挂意大利国旗的游轮在爱奥尼亚海(Ionian)上行驶时发生火灾。目前，尚未有人员伤亡报告。

2022-02-18 13:27:59 “他们的中文比我英语说得好！” 中新网2月18日电(张奥林)2月17日上午，在北京冬奥会自由式滑雪女子U型场地技巧比赛中，加拿大选手埃米·弗雷泽一句“你好，everybody”掀起现场热潮。

2022-02-18 13:19:12 巴西里约热内卢州暴雨致死人数升至117人 仍有116人失踪 中新社圣保罗2月17日电 (记者 莫成雄)巴西里约热内卢州消防部门当地时间17日通报称，截至当天20时30分，该州彼得罗波利斯市(Petropolis)因暴雨致死人数升至117人，仍有116人失踪。

2022-02-18 13:06:13 美国国会参议院通过临时预算案避免政府“关门” 中新社华盛顿2月17日电 (记者 沙晗汀)美国国会参议院当地时间17日晚表决通过一项临时预算案，以避免政府“关门”。

2022-02-18 11:31:25 韩新增新冠确诊首超10万例！政府却放宽防疫措施？ 中新网2月18日电 综合报道，韩国中央防疫对策本部18日通报，截至当天0时，韩国较前一天0时新增新冠确诊病例109831例，累计确诊1755806例。政府决定调整现行防疫措施，将对公众聚集场所营业时间的限制从原先的晚9时延至晚10时。

2022-02-18 11:30:33 日本本州东岸近海发生5.0级地震 震源深度60千米 中新网2月18日电 据中国地震台网正式测定：2月18日10时55分在日本本州东岸近海(北纬38.30度，东经141.70度)发生5.0级地震，震源深度60千米。

2022-02-18 11:28:57 韩举行国安会常委会 商定构建紧急体系应对乌危机 中新网2月18日电 据韩国国际广播电台报道，韩国青瓦台17日举行国家安全保障会议(NSC)常任委员会定期会议，就乌克兰局势有关情况交换了意见。

2022-02-18 11:26:47 美国国鸟处境危险？研究：近半数患有慢性铅中毒 中新网2月18日电 综合报道，当地时间2月17日，《科学》杂志公布研究显示，美国国鸟白头海雕的处境比人们之前认为的更糟糕。调查中近半数白头海雕患有慢性铅中毒。

2022-02-18 11:12:22 希腊雅典一公寓楼门口发生爆炸 楼内多名警察居住 中新网2月18日电 据希腊《中希时报》报道，当地时间2月17日早晨，位于雅典市中心潘格拉蒂区的一栋公寓楼外发生爆炸。

2022-02-18 11:10:08 希腊一贫困老奶奶超市行窃，众人了解真相后泪目 中新网2月18日电 据希腊《中希时报》报道，近日，希腊雅典新利奥夏市一位老妇人偷窃的案件引起了媒体关注。该老人因家境贫困，在一家超市行窃后，遭超市起诉。事后，社会多方帮忙付清了老人所偷欠款。

2022-02-18 10:37:07 俄罗斯正在撤军 拜登又来“预测”：几天内会开战 中新网2月18日电(张奥林)当地时间2月17日，乌克兰东部争议地区发生交火，局势骤然紧张。俄罗斯正在撤回邻近乌克兰地区的演习部队，并表示撤离行动有明确的时间表。

2022-02-18 10:28:47 美国习惯发动海外战争解决国内危机？专家：频发“俄将攻击”言论系舆论战，或因“恐俄” 据外媒报道，2月14日，乌克兰总统泽连斯基发表讲话，称将2月16日定为“团结日”，之所以如此，是因为“我们被告知2月16日是俄罗斯攻入乌克兰的日子”。此前，美国情报机构曾声称俄罗斯将于2月16日“攻入”乌克兰。

2022-02-18 10:18:04 美国加州将实施地方性流行病防疫政策 应对新冠疫情 中新网2月18日电 综合报道，当地时间17日，美国加州州长纽瑟姆宣布，该州首次转向以“地方性”流行病来应对新冠疫情，强调预防和快速反应。

2022-02-18 10:06:38 菲律宾创意“疫苗接种点”吸引未成年人前往“打卡” (抗击新冠肺炎)菲律宾创意“疫苗接种点”吸引未成年人前往“打卡”

2022-02-18 10:04:05 首尔市长吴世勋：恢复韩中城市交流十分必要 中新网首尔2月18日电 (记者 刘旭)当地时间17日下午，首尔市长吴世勋在首尔市中区的韩国新闻中心举行外媒记者吹风会。在回答中新网记者提问时，吴世勋表示，当前韩中城市交流情况不甚理想，恢复首尔与北京之间的交流与合作关系十分必要。

2022-02-18 10:00:13 法国巴黎公共交通系统大罢工 民众出行受影响 中新网巴黎2月18日电 法国巴黎公共交通系统18日进行大罢工，其中多条地铁线路停止服务，民众出行受影响。

2022-02-18 09:58:01 德国累计确诊病例超1300万 (抗击新冠肺炎)德国累计确诊病例超1300万

2022-02-18 09:51:18 加拿大审批通过第五款新冠疫苗 (抗击新冠肺炎)加拿大审批通过第五款新冠疫苗

2022-02-18 09:34:03 乌克兰又一运动员兴奋剂检测阳性 已被暂时停赛 中新网2月18日电 据国际检查机构(ITA)网站17日消息，乌克兰雪橇运动员莉迪娅·洪科2月14日在北京冬奥会延庆赛区进行的兴奋剂检测中，样本检测结果为阳性。该运动员已被告知此事，并被暂时停赛。

2022-02-18 08:55:47 巴西里约州暴雨遇难人数升至117人 仍有116人失踪 根据巴西里约热内卢州彼得罗波利斯市政府发布的消息，截至当地时间17日20时30分，本次暴雨引发的洪灾和泥石流已经导致117人死亡，目前仍有116人失踪。遇难者中大部分是女性，目前已经确认遇难者有65名女性，36名男性，其中包含13名儿童。另外，目前仅有33具遗体已经明确死者身份。

2022-02-18 06:56:07 加拿大警方在渥太华开始逮捕抗议者 当地时间17日，加拿大警方在渥太华开始逮捕抗议者。(总台记者 张森)

2022-02-18 06:12:16 美方应让亚裔等少数族裔远离暴力和恐惧 美方应让亚裔等少数族裔远离暴力和恐惧

2022-02-18 06:11:18 “中国今天的沧桑巨变着实来之不易” “中国今天的沧桑巨变着实来之不易”

2022-02-18 06:08:00 多国政府、媒体和学者谴责美侵占阿富汗被冻结资产 谴责美侵占阿富汗被冻结资产

2022-02-18 06:07:24 高通胀加剧英国家庭财务危机 高通胀加剧英国家庭财务危机

2022-02-18 05:33:53 美国纽约州最高法院裁定特朗普及其子女需在相关民事调查中出庭作证 当地时间2月17日，美国纽约州最高法院法官恩戈隆(Arthur Engoron)裁定，美国前总统唐纳德·特朗普及其子女伊万卡和小唐纳德，必须在纽约总检察长对其商业行为的民事调查中出庭作证。

2022-02-18 05:31:07 俄外交部发言人：要求美驻俄副大使离境是对等回应 中新社莫斯科2月17日电 (记者 田冰)俄罗斯外交部发言人扎哈罗娃17日就美国驻俄大使馆副大使戈尔曼被要求离境发表评论称，此举并非俄罗斯方面的蓄意升级。

2022-02-18 05:30:33 安理会审议乌克兰问题 中新社联合国2月17日电 (记者 马德林)联合国安理会17日就乌克兰问题举行公开会，俄罗斯外交部副部长韦尔希宁(Sergey Vershinin)作为安理会主席主持会议。

2022-02-18 05:30:09 中国代表：解决乌克兰问题须回归落实新明斯克协议 中新社联合国2月17日电 (记者 马德林)中国常驻联合国代表张军大使17日在安理会阐述中方对当前乌克兰局势的立场，强调解决乌克兰问题要回到落实新明斯克协议这一原点。

2022-02-18 04:54:14 中国常驻联合国代表：解决乌克兰问题要回到落实新明斯克协议 中国常驻联合国代表：解决乌克兰问题要回到落实新明斯克协议

2022-02-18 03:39:40 乌克兰富豪集体跑路 最富的前100位跑了96个 乌克兰富豪集体跑路 最富的前100位跑了96个

2022-02-18 03:29:15 俄罗斯公布对美国就安全保障回应的书面答复 中新社莫斯科2月17日电 (张萌 田冰)俄罗斯外交部17日向美国驻俄大使沙利文送达俄方对美方就有关安全保障建议回应的书面答复文件，并在其官网上公布了答复文本。

2022-02-18 03:28:35 “遇见小王子”展览揭幕 《小王子》原稿首次在法国展出 中新社巴黎2月17日电 (记者 李洋)“遇见小王子”展览当地时间17日在巴黎装饰艺术博物馆揭幕。法国家喻户晓的文学名作《小王子》原稿通过此次展览首次在法国展出。

2022-02-18 03:08:49 AI首次控制核聚变 AI首次控制核聚变

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