12 November 2021 | Euronews
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United Kingdom COP26, scheduled to end Friday, will now continue on Saturday as key issue remain unresolved Negotiators in Glasgow were still trying to find common ground on phasing out coal, when nations need to update their emission-cutting pledges and, especially, on money. -
France Probe launched over alleged rape at French presidential palace A woman soldier working at the palace accused a fellow serviceman of rape, according to French President Emmanuel Macron's office. -
USA Bannon indicted on contempt charges for defying congressional subpoena Steve Bannon was indicted Friday on two counts of contempt of Congress after he defied a congressional subpoena from the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. -
Belarus Two Russian paratroopers die in Belarus during joint exercises near Polish border The two soldiers' parachutes failed to function properly "due to a sudden strong gust of wind" during their jumps. -
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Climate Camargue: Why is France's natural wildlife paradise threatened by climate change? The rise in sea level will cause irreversible changes to the Camargue's unique ecosystem. -
No Comment Hundreds protest at COP26 as negotiations draw to a close Hundreds of civil society representatives at the COP26 conference chant as they march through the convention centre and leave it in sign of protest, denouncing the conference a "failure" -
No Comment Activists dress as world leaders in COP26 protest Activists on Friday posed as world leaders incapable of putting out the fire as the planet burns. Dressed as firefighters, the mock world leaders did little to tackle the climate crisis and to save a planet "on fire". -
Tech News Brussels raises eurozone growth forecast but warns over energy prices This outlook depends heavily on two factors: the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic and the pace at which supply adjusts to the rapid turnaround in demand following the re-opening of the economy. -
Travel News Sun, sea, public sex with strangers: What damage are frisky tourists doing in Gran Canaria? A new report finds that 300 ‘sex spots’ in the Dunes of Maspalomas are having a devastating impact on local plant and wildlife. -
Destinations Britain is open: Why you should visit Wales and Scotland for a slice of Celtic life The UK is home to some stunning countryside, from beaches and lakes, to mountains and moors. Here’s our top places to visit in Scotland and Wales at any time of year. -
Destinations Why Bulgaria is the perfect destination for sunbathing and skiing With seven mountain ranges and 378 kilometres of coastline, Bulgaria is the best destination for both winter sports and chilling out on the beach. -
My Europe Series Bulgaria's third election in eight months brings hopes of an end to political stalemate A new anti-establishment party, We Continue the Change, could be poised to take second place and form an opposition government. -
Afghanistan Several casualties after explosion at a mosque in eastern Afghanistan Taliban government officials say the explosion was the third recent attack on a Shiite Muslim mosque during Friday prayers. -
United Kingdom Northern Ireland: EU welcomes 'change in tone' from UK in post-Brexit trade talks EU and UK negotiators Maros Sefcovic and David Frost met in London and said talks will continue next week to try to settle the standoff on trading arrangements. -
Ecotech How is this nuclear-powered superyacht tackling climate change? The new superyacht, called Earth 300, will be free for scientists hoping to clean up our oceans and combat climate change. -
Culture news Mass grave in Peru uncovers remains of those who lived before Columbus Chan Chan was a citadel of the Chimu culture which prospered between the years 900 and 1450 before falling to the Incas. -
Climate 'Presence is powerful': Why are people on the frontlines of the climate crisis not at COP26? Negotiations around money for the impacts of climate change need to involve the voices of those facing disaster right now. -
United Kingdom Record daily number of migrants cross sea to reach UK At least 1,185 people arrived on Thursday, the Home Office confirmed. -
62-year-old Barbie: the fashion icon and ultimate child empowerment doll Barbie has turned 62. Meet Kim Culmone, the businesswoman who has helped this famous doll evolve, stay fashionable and empower children over the years. -
Latvia Latvia bans unvaccinated MPs from voting and suspends pay Only 53.6% of Latvia's 1.9 million population is fully vaccinated, well below the EU average of 64.9%. -
Culture news Thousands gather to celebrate opening of Cologne Carnival after COVID hiatus The celebration of the long-awaited carnival saw revellers dressed up as clowns, bees, pirates or tigers, unfazed by the country's spiking virus numbers. -
Italy Ocean Viking: Nine-day standoff ends as migrant ship allowed to dock in Sicily "The relief on the Ocean Viking is indescribable." -
What can space tell us about life on Earth? Airbus’s space based environmental monitoring strategies are high-tech solutions helping tackle climate challenges. -
Earth News Olive waste is being turned into clean fuel to power homes in Syria The plant-based waste is turned into cylindrical pellets which act as biomass fuel to heat homes. -
Bulgaria Convicted terrorist with links to Paris attacks mastermind arrested at Bulgarian border The suspect was sentenced in 2015 by a Belgian court for his alleged role in an Islamist recruitment network. -
Portugal Portugal's Catholic Church to set up committee to investigate child sex abuse Leading Portuguese Catholics, including politicians and writers, had urged bishops to create a fully independent committee to investigate possible historic abuse. -
Design London's Courtauld gallery to reopen after 3-year transformation The historic listed building on the banks of the Thames welcomes visitors back to indulge in one of Europe's most prestigious art collections. -
Work Delivery apps in Germany must give couriers bikes and phones or pay up, court rules The ruling was a defeat for delivery app Lieferando, which employs around 10,000 riders in Germany. -
My Europe Series Europe's week: Belarus crisis worsens, Facebook whistleblower meets MEPs and Google loses ECJ appeal These are the stories occupying minds in Brussels this week. -
A global approach: Why the aviation industry needs to work together to reach net zero The journey to launch the world’s first zero-emission commercial aircraft began with a belief that aviation, like other industries, must transform if it’s to remain strong and relevant in decades to come. -
Ecotech What is being done right now to make flying greener? By speaking to experts and industry leaders, we cut through the jargon to break down what practical steps are being taken to reduce the CO2 emissions of aircraft. -
World News Emiliano Sala: Man who organised fatal flight sentenced to 18 months in prison David Henderson was found guilty of recklessness or negligence likely to have endangered an aircraft. -
United Kingdom Ratcliffe down after meeting about securing wife's release from Iran Ratcliffe has been on a hunger strike since October 24 outside Britain's Foreign Office in an effort to ratchet up the pressure on the British government to secure her release. -
Culture news Swiss Oscar contender and Cannes triumph 'Olga' hits cinemas in Europe 'Olga' traverses the worlds of ambition and politics as one young gymnast reckons with her future during the 2013 Euromaidan uprising in Ukraine. -
Nature What is ecocide? Why a Glasgow river has fewer rights than a €14 company Lawyers and environmentalists at a COP26 Coalition event called for ecocide to be made punishable in international law. -
No Comment Japan's robotic dog owners celebrate children festival with their Aibos Owners of the Japanese robot dogs "Aibo" take their robotic companions to the Kanda Myojin shrine in Tokyo for the children's holiday Shicigosan. -
Nature 'Rhino lady': This runner completed 102 half marathons to save the endangered species This South African ultra runner completed 102 consecutive half marathons in the battle against rhino poaching -
Money Europe must ban Bitcoin mining to hit the 1.5C Paris climate goal, say Swedish regulators Environment and finance regulators in the Nordic country say crypto mining's electricity usage is putting the climate at risk. -
Netherlands COVID-19: Rutte announces new Dutch 'partial lockdown', Austria and Germany mull new restrictions The partial lockdown, which begins on Saturday night, will see bars, restaurants and supermarkets close at 20:00 and non-essential stores shut their doors at 18:00. -
Travel News Skiing holiday booked? Download these apps for some safety tips From snow safety and powder alerts to tracking your day and meeting up with friends, these apps will make your ski holiday a little bit easier. -
Mobility Augmented reality project brings Olympic birthplace to life What would it be like to walk around the ancient site of Olympia at the time the original Olympic Games were held? A partnership between Microsoft and Greece's Ministry of Culture and Sport is offering visitors the answer, launching an immersive tour at one of the world's major archaeological sites. -
Denmark 'Booze, bullying and sexual harassment': Probe criticises historical abuses at Danish girls' choir The Danish Broadcasting Corporation apologised to those affected. -
Climate COP26 latest: Negotiators under pressure to strike deal as summit goes into overtime Today was supposed to be COP26's last day but the summit went into overtime this evening with negotiators still working on a final deal to tackle the climate crisis. -
World News Poland can and must follow EU migration norms | View While the EU takes a hard stance against Belarus, Poland must also face up to its responsibilities toward vulnerable asylum seekers, say the Open Society Initiative for Europe's Magdalena Majkowska-Tomkin and Manos Moschopoulos -
No Comment Return of Rio rap a sign pandemic may be waning This kind of battle was good news for the impoverished, sometimes violent Cidade de Deus favela in Rio de Janeiro: a rap duel in a local bar held for the first time since the pandemic hit early last year. -
Belarus Belarus state airline Belavia and Turkey move to stop migrant flights Belarus' Belavia airline and Turkey say Iraqis, Syrians and Yemenis are to be banned from flying to Belarus from Turkey as of Friday. -
The Kitchen Chef Bernhard and Maryono's aromatic lamb & coconut yellow curry recipe | The Kitchen This yellow curry is a customer favourite as it works as well in the summer with its freshness, as it does in winter for its heartiness. -
Climate Latest draft COP26 deal waters down language on ending coal use The change in wording compared to an earlier version of the draft suggested a shift away from unconditional demands that some fossil fuel exporting countries have objected to. -
Lithuania This Lithuanian took a 2,500-km eco land trip to COP26. He's flying home Marijus Gailius' 2,500km trip from Vilnius to Glasgow by land and sea was expensive, exhausting and didn't even help save the world. -
World News Only the EU can save football from itself | View Football is under threat. Cross-border regulation and the 'Brussels effect' could restore faith in the beautiful game and prevent future Super League-style disasters, argue four experts in the field. -
Austria Austrian leader says lockdown for the unvaccinated is likely On Monday, new rules took effect barring unvaccinated people who haven't recovered from an infection from restaurants, hotels, hairdressing salons and large public events. -
Earth Series Meet the adventurer and filmmaker who swapped a flat in London to live off-grid on a canal boat After returning from the Alaskan wilderness, James Levelle found himself searching for a wilder more remote existence than bricks and mortar could offer. -
Myanmar Myanmar jails American journalist Danny Fenster for 11 years A Myanmar court found him guilty on several charges including incitement for allegedly spreading false or inflammatory information.