2022-11-07

Business

Universal government spending may lead to higher inflation in Eurozone

The European Commission has warned eurozone countries that the "significant" fiscal expansion they are adopting to fight the energy crisis may worsen inflation. It urged common-currency nations to move towards more targeted measures that support only vulnerable households and businesses.

07/11/2022

Egypt

Alaa Abdel-Fattah: Leaders raise case of jailed activist at COP27

France's President Macron and UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak both raised the case of jailed activist Alaa Abdel Fattah with Egypt's President al-Sisi at COP27.

07/11/2022

Egypt

COP27: Emmanuel Macron calls for climate action despite war in Ukraine

The French President declared his full commitment to the fight climate change despite the energy and food crises caused by the war in Ukraine.

07/11/2022

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Watch: Red Square marks 105th anniversary of the Russian Revolution

Russian Communists laid flowers at Lenin's Mausoleum in Moscow's Red Square to mark the 105th anniversary of the October Revolution.

07/11/2022

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Watch: Myanmar holds its Tazaungdaing light festival

People gathered in the hills of central Myanmar to enjoy the annual Tazaungdaing light festival that marks the end of the rainy season in a fiery nighttime display of exploding hot air balloons.

07/11/2022

Europe News

COP27: Important to discuss climate reparations, says von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen said world leaders should examine the available funds that can be used as compensation for the damage caused by climate change.

07/11/2022

Travel News

WTM: From Saudi Arabia’s magnificence to Ukraine’s brave resistance

London’s World Travel Market is back in full swing for the first time since 2020.

07/11/2022

World News

Ukraine ups defences by Belarus-Russia border amid new offensive fears

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Kyiv is watching its border with Belarus and Russia like a hawk, set on preventing a new attack from the north.

07/11/2022

Ukraine

Watch: How power blackouts are hitting Ukraine

Kyiv's mayor is warning residents they must prepare for the worst this winter if Russian strikes continue. Watch our correspondent Sasha Vakulina's report on the latest news.

07/11/2022

Turkey

At least seven dead after a bus collides with two trucks in Turkey

The accident also left 11 people injured, two of them in serious condition.

07/11/2022

Italy

Sicily: Desperate migrants throw themselves off blocked rescue boats

Three migrants jumped off a rescue boat on Monday after not being allowed by the Italian government to disembark in Catania, Sicily.

07/11/2022

Earth News

COP27: 5 key takeaways as world leaders arrive in Egypt

Attendees gathered for the opening ceremony of the summit to hear speeches from world leaders and influential figures.

07/11/2022

Moments

How to make a positive impact on the places you visit in 2023

Regenerative travel seeks to positively impact, preserve and protect the environment long after your holiday is over.

07/11/2022

Nature

What is ecocide and how would it be prosecuted?

Ecocide is ‘killing’ the earth, campaigners warn. That’s why we need to make it an international crime.

07/11/2022

Earth News

‘Shut out’: Climate 'victims' sidelined at COP27

Nyombi Morris, a Ugandan activist and climate migrant, says he and his fellow campaigners have been pushed to the fringes of the summit in Egypt.

07/11/2022

Europe News

The EU promised €9 billion in financial aid to Kyiv. Where is it?

The macro-financial assistance is meant to help Ukraine cover its budget deficit and keep its economy running.

07/11/2022

Tech News

Why new technology is NATO's latest defence strategy

We ask NATO’s Assistant Secretary General for Emerging Security Challenges David van Weel how the alliance is using technology against its current threats.

07/11/2022

Partner content

What does the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit mean for Europe?

Partner content presented by Silk Road Samarkand

As inflation and energy shortages continue to rise in Europe, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) could fill the gap left by Russian sanctions.

07/11/2022

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Latest news bulletin | November 7th – Evening

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07/11/2022

Europe News

European cities call for 2027 deadline to stop CO2 emitting buses

Paris and Barcelona are just two of the places urging the European Commission to only allow the sale of zero-emitting buses after a proposed time limit.

07/11/2022

Scenes

Meet the team using bubbles to keep Amsterdam's rivers clean

In partnership with Media City

“Rivers and waterways are like the highways of the plastic pollution.The majority of the plastic in the ocean has traveled through rivers and that's why we want to stop it right there.”

07/11/2022

Culture news

Can Jimmy Kimmel save the Oscars viewership numbers?

The late-night talk show host will preside over the 95th ceremony in March.

07/11/2022

Partner content

OCP Group: Looking after phosphate resources for future generations

Partner content presented by OCP

Modern-day farming methods seek to maximise yields and minimise waste. This requires, among other things, the most efficient use of fertilisers to add nutrients to the soil. Phosphorus, extracted from phosphate rock, is an indispensable element of these fertilisers.

07/11/2022

Climate

Loss and damage is finally on the agenda at COP27. What now?

G77 and China debated into the early hours on Sunday morning, with loss and damage ending up on the COP27 agenda.

07/11/2022

Earth News

COP27: We're on a 'highway to climate hell', says UN chief

United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said humanity has a choice to either cooperate of perish.

07/11/2022

Smart Regions

Croatian company uses big-data to manage flood risk

In partnership with the European Commission

The GDi ensemble FloodSmart project uses big data analysis to generate action plans and 3D modelling that helps institutions, rescue teams and citizens.

07/11/2022

Partner content

A passion for independent film: Rami Yasin

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In this episode of Meet the Locals, we meet Rami Yasin, a filmmaker and the founder of Breakout Films

07/11/2022

Tech News

Apple warns of iPhone 14 shipment delays after China COVID lockdown

Hoping to get an iPhone 14 for Christmas? Uh-oh: Apple is warning there's strong demand but little supply right now.

07/11/2022

France

French leftist parties call for public tribute to first black MP

After a racist incident in the French National Assembly on Thursday, a group of leftist parties are calling for a public tribute to the country's first black lawmaker and anti-slavery activist, Jean-Baptiste Belley.

07/11/2022

Soul Of The South

Mississippi Delta: where history is made

In partnership with GoUSA TV

Join writer and photographer Johny Pitts as he tours the Civil Rights trail of the American South to discover his heritage

07/11/2022