11 November 2021 | Euronews
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Slovakia Slovakia narrowly rejects proposed law restricting access to abortion The bill was rejected by one vote, as 67 of the 134 lawmakers present in the 150-seat house voted in favour of it. -
Climate COP26: Five key takeaways as climate negotiations near crunch time "We're not there yet," said the COP26 chair as the summit drew to a close. Here are some of the key takeaways as Day 11 wraps up. -
World News COVID-19: Romania flies out patients to Italy as Croatia hits new record The vaccination rate has slowed down in Romania. In other European countries, governments push for stricter measures against the unvaccinated amid soaring coronavirus infections. -
Bulgaria Bulgarians head to the polls Sunday for third parliamentary election of the year Two previous votes had already taken place in April and July, but the country's largest three parties failed to produce a working coalition government. -
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Climate The UK countryside is ablaze with hemp farms. But how do they help the climate? A hectare of hemp sequesters almost twice as much carbon as a forest, prompting calls from UK farmers to loosen its regulation. -
Culture news Jarvis Cocker releases surprise 'sustainability anthem' to coincide with COP26 Cocker says the climate crisis is moving to the centre of public consciousness. -
No Comment Flooded streets, rescuing as heavy rains hit Sicily Heavy rains in Sicily into Thursday opened up a sinkhole which swallowed up cars and threatened a residential block. -
My Europe Series Meet one of the last independent journalists to be forced out of Belarus One journalist who recently left Belarus told Euronews that the situation for reporters is so dangerous in the country that very few remain. -
Hungary Hungary to cap petrol and diesel prices as fuel costs surge Petrol stations that charge more than the established cap could be shut down, the government has said. -
The Cube Greek law on preventing 'fake news' is too vague, says journalists' union A Greek journalists' union says the new legal amendment could endanger the right to press freedom and needs to be rewritten. -
Art Meet the artist fixing Russia's potholes with beautiful painted sculptures Ivan Kravchenko, a 26-year old ceramics artist, is plugging Russia's notoriously potholed roads with beautiful painted patches. -
Belarus Aliaksandra Ramanouskaya: Belarusian skier and Lukashenko critic fined over protest Aliaksandra Ramanouskaya was charged with attending banned mass rallies, according to the Belarusian Sport Solidarity Foundation. -
Mobility Latest SpaceX astronauts in orbit makes it 600 people to reach space in 60 years The number of humans in space averages out to 10 people per year since Yuri Gagarin’s pioneering flight in 1961. -
Money Twitter is setting up a new crypto team. This is what it will be tasked with The move will come as no surprise as the Twitter bio of CEO and founder Jack Dorsey is just "#bitcoin". -
Destinations Where is Transnistria? Visit the breakaway state that's in the Champions League If you’re looking to visit somewhere really off-the-beaten-track, the self-declared independent state of Transnistria should have you fumbling for your passport. -
No Comment German carnival season opens in Cologne amid surge of Covid cases German carnival season officialy opens with only people recovered from or vaccinated against Covid-19 being admitted to the festivities in Cologne, as the country is faced with a record surge in infections. -
Money COP26: Climate finance has to overcome many hurdles to be effective, the UN's eco finance chief says The pressure for businesses to act is rising along with global temperatures. We ask the UN’s environment finance arm if climate finance is working. -
World News US alleges 'unusual' Russian troop movements near Ukrainian border US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned Russia not to make a "grave mistake" and build up troops to repeat the conflict of 2014. -
Residences This magical 'treehouse suite' is one of the most sought-after properties on Airbnb Here's how a DIY upcycling project became one of the most sought-after stays on Airbnb. -
Poland Far-right Polish Independence Day march goes ahead despite court ban Polish security forces have been mobilised across cities in preparation for rallies, in addition to the Belarusian border. -
Europe News 'No more women should die': MEPs slam Poland's near-total abortion ban It comes after a pregnant woman died from septic shock. Activists say doctors, influenced by the new law, did not carry out a life-saving abortion, waiting instead for the foetus to die. -
Culture news Is the McDonald's and Mariah Carey ad-campaign a climate change warning? The ad-campaign has received criticism for its amateur graphics but some on Twitter think it may carry a serious message. -
Health news More video calls, fewer nudes: Here's how COVID has changed dating in America You've heard of remote working, but a new survey revealed that remote dating was more popular than ever this year. -
No Comment SpaceX rocket launches 4 astronauts towards ISS A SpaceX rocket carried four astronauts toward orbit Wednesday night, including the 600th person to reach space in 60 years. -
Art Elation on the streets of Benin as France returns stolen bronze treasures Yesterday marked the return of some of the African kingdom's treasured bronze statues - after over a century of waiting. -
Football Now Qatar Clasico: One of the Middle East’s biggest football matches Labelled the 'Qatar Clasico', Al-Rayann vs Al Sadd is one of the country's biggest footballing rivalries. -
Women Beyond Borders Want to be more resilient? Learn from this woman who swims non-stop for ten and half hours After completing her record breaking 44th English Channel crossing, Chloë McCardel now holds the title of Queen of the English Channel -
Tech News In Israel, a new app will reward you with virtual coins for picking up rubbish What if you could walk and earn money at the same time? A start-up has created the ultimate game app that does good both for you and the planet. -
Earth News COP26: Denmark and Costa Rica launch ambitious alliance to phase out oil and gas The Beyond Oil and Gas Alliance was launched today at COP26 by ministers from the two lead countries. -
Belarus Belarus: Lukashenko threatens to cut gas supplies if EU levies more sanctions over migrants Belarus' autocratic leader has suggested he may halt gas supplies from Russia to Europe via its territory. -
World News Hong Kong's 'Captain America' jailed for secession under National Security Law Ma Chun-man is the second person to be convicted under the controversial law that was introduced in Hong Kong last year. -
Work After Portugal, which countries in Europe are improving post-COVID remote working laws? Following Portugal's decision, we look at which countries in Europe are planning to rework their labour laws to support hybrid working. -
Romania Two dead after Romania's fourth fatal hospital fire in a year Romanian officials said the two victims were male patients in the 70s, while a nurse also suffered serious burns. -
Earth News Singapore: The city that learned how to blend nature with urban living After destroying 95% of its vegetation, the city has managed to establish itself as a beacon for green infrastructure. -
Culture news Alec Baldwin hit with further lawsuit over fatal 'Rust' shooting as 3D reconstruction is released Hutchins' family, who claim Baldwin turned down safety training, are the second to file a suit against the actor concerning the incident last year. -
Republic of North Macedonia North Macedonia coalition blocks no confidence vote in parliament The parliament of North Macedonia was due to meet on Thursday to vote on a motion of no confidence in the government. -
Culture news Lady Gaga's House of Gucci accent: 7 Hollywood actors that went method on us The singer has spent a full 9 months talking in an Italian accent to embody Patrizia Reggiani in one of 2021s most anticipated films. What is it with Hollywood going all method on us? And who takes it too far? -
Climate COP26 latest: US-China deal brings cautious optimism as negotiations enter final leg A US-China deal receives a cautious welcome as COP26 turns its focus to building greener cities. Here is what you need to know as Day 11 gets underway. -
Culture news George Floyd biography announced for spring 2022 Robert Samiels and Toluse Olorunnipa will author "His Name Is George Floyd: One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice," covering Floyd’s life from his family history in the tobacco fields of North Carolina to his murder last year in Minneapolis by a white police officer. -
South Africa South Africa's last apartheid president de Klerk dies aged 85 South Africa's last apartheid president de Klerk dies aged 85 -
No Comment French quadruple amputee begins attempt to cross world's highest lake Paralympian quadruple amputee Theo Curin begins his challenge to swim 122 kilometres across the world's highest navigable lake to raise awareness of environmental pollution. -
United Kingdom Meet the new species of dinosaur discovered in England With its long bulbous nose, Brighstoneus simmondsi was around eight metres long and weighed about 900kg. -
Bulgaria The Bulgarian government must make the UN torture report public | View This week the UN Subcommittee on Prevention of Torture raised concerns about the treatment of migrant children in Bulgarian detention centres. But the report will stay confidential - unless Sofia decides otherwise. Not good enough, says UN expert advisor Iveta Cherneva -
Mobility Elon Musk sells $5 billion in Tesla shares after Twitter poll and tax bill It amounts to roughly 3 per cent of the billionaire’s Tesla holdings. -
Mobility US government sues Uber for charging disabled people wait time fees while they got into its cars The app allegedly charged disabled people for waiting time incurred while they got into its vehicles. Uber says it refunded all affected passengers who asked to be paid back. -
World News A century ago World War One was over, but Europe wasn't at peace On November 11, 1921, the war had been over for three years - but Europe was not at peace. -
Belgium Watch: Armistice ceremonies return to normal after COVID disruption Armistice Day events were held around Europe, 103 years since the end of the First World War. -
Climate COP26: Five takeaways as negotiators review draft climate deal A draft climate deal gets mixed reviews while countries and companies make pledges to green the transport sector: here are some of Wednesday's key takeaways at COP26. -
Destinations Durban: This South African city enjoys 320 days of sunshine a year South Africa’s second largest city, Durban, is famous for its beaches, bunny chows and rich cultural history. -
Germany Germany: Scholz demands 'new measures to get through winter' amid record COVID-19 surge The Chancellor-in-waiting spoke as Germany recorded more than 50,000 coronavirus cases in one day for the first time since the pandemic began. -
Earth News Local councils more trustworthy than world leaders on climate, survey reveals A new poll reveals UK citizens trust local councils more than world leaders when it comes to tackling the root causes of climate change. -
My Europe Series Armistice Day: WWI was meant to be the war that ended all wars. It wasn't. H.G. Wells predicted in 1914 that the First World War would usher in a new world order. -
France Life sentence for anti-semitic murder of Mireille Knoll, 85, in Paris Yacine Mihoub will spend a minimum of 22 years behind bars for the murder of Mireille Knoll, in a case that sparked outcry over anti-semitism in France.