2022-11-09

USA

Biden insists US midterm elections were a 'good day for democracy'

Speaking at the White House for the first time after the vote on Tuesday, the US president said he would be "open to any good ideas" in case of a Republican majority in Congress.

09/11/2022

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Greek strikers clash with police in Athens

Thousands of protesters marched through the streets of Athens on Wednesday as public and some private sector workers walked out in a 24-hour general strike.

09/11/2022

Europe News

Refugee shelter expanded at ex-airport to prepare for Ukrainian influx

The German capital former airport is to serve as a temporary refugee shelter with 3,600 beds as an increasing number of Ukrainian refugees flee Russian strikes and harsh winter months.

09/11/2022

Italy

Migrant rescue vessels in the Mediterranean spark Italy-France row

Rome has backed down and allowed migrants from three rescue ships to disembark, yet French officials believe Italy should be Europe's primary port of call.

09/11/2022

Europe News

EU says refugees must 'immediately disembark' Ocean Viking rescue ship

The European Commission said the situation onboard the vessel "has reached a critical level and needs to be urgently addressed to avoid a humanitarian tragedy."

09/11/2022

Earth News

COP27: 5 key takeaways as finance comes under fire on day 4

From funds for Egypt's coral reefs to criticism around unfulfilled net zero pledges, here’s the latest from the UN climate conference.

09/11/2022

Ukraine

Watch: Russia may run out of missiles to hit Ukraine’s infrastructure

Scheduled power outages continued across Ukraine on Wednesday, according to the country’s electricity grid operator Ukrenergo.

09/11/2022

Destinations

Overtourism: Iceland wants tourists who are ‘respectful of nature’

In a bid to meet its climate goals, Iceland is looking for greener, cleaner tourists.

09/11/2022

Europe News

Ukraine war: EU pledges €18 billion to cover Kyiv's budget gap

The Commission says the money will be raised on capital markets and then sent to Kyiv in the form of favourable long-term loans.

09/11/2022

Earth News

‘African COP’: Continent centre stage at UN climate conference

The world's richest nations have already failed to fulfil a $100 billion-a-year pledge in climate change funding.

09/11/2022

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Thousands of hospital staff take to the streets of Buenos Aires

Thousands of hospital staff take to the streets of Buenos Aires

09/11/2022

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Latest news bulletin | November 9th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

09/11/2022

Qatar 365

Accessibility and empowerment: key goals of Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup

In partnership with Media City

Could Qatar be the most accessible FIFA World Cup tournament ever? People with disabilities have been part of the planning of stadia, and the Street Children World Cup highlighted the striking similarity of issues affecting street-connected children worldwide.

09/11/2022

Earth News

Fossil fuel emissions could be ‘3 times higher’ than producers claim

Accurate emissions reporting is crucial for fighting the climate crisis. But oil and gas producers are ‘overlooking’ key data, a new report claims.

09/11/2022

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Sikhs gather in Pakistan to celebrate founder Guru Nanak's birth

Sikhs gather in Pakistan to celebrate founder Guru Nanak's birth

09/11/2022

Tech News

Game over: The VR headset designed to kill you if you die in a game

“If you die in the game, you die in real life,” Oculus creator Palmer Luckey said of his new VR headset packed with explosives.

09/11/2022

Food and Drink

Turkey arrests union head for calling bread-eating societies "stupid"

Cihan Kolivar, chairman for the Union for Bread Producers in Turkey, had been speaking to the Haberturk news channel about the rising price of bread in the country.

09/11/2022

Sport

French prosecutors raid 2023 Rugby World Cup committee headquarters

A preliminary investigation has been launched into possible corruption and favouritism.

09/11/2022

Europe News

EU to unveil emergency law to boost renewables over gas shortage fears

According to the IEA, the emergency law could replace 14 billion cubic metres of gas with renewables.

09/11/2022

Nature

Egypt’s famous coral reefs get a funding boost at COP27

Sharm El Sheikh’s reefs are far more than just a backdrop to the climate conference - they’re a globally important ecosystem.

09/11/2022

Culture news

Why is Katy Perry currently the internet's least favourite person?

Singer Katy Perry is feeling the wrath of the internet after voting for former Republican Rick Caruso to be the mayor of Los Angeles. Here's why the internet is annoyed...

09/11/2022

Ukraine

Russia 'orders troops' to withdraw from the Ukrainian city of Kherson

The announcement marks one of Russia's most significant retreats and a potential turning point in the war, but Kyiv has reacted cautiously to the news.

09/11/2022

Earth News

European countries join international wind energy alliance

The alliance plans to expand wind energy on a large scale, in a short time and at a competitive price.

09/11/2022

Greece

Clashes in Greece as strikes over inflation disrupt public transport

Inflation among Eurozone countries -- including Greece -- hit a record 10.7% last month.

09/11/2022

Europe News

Watch: Belgian workers strike over energy bills 'shock'

Inflation reached a record high of 10.7% in the eurozone in October.

09/11/2022

Poland

Poland rescues 10 suspected migrants from swamp near Belarus border

Warsaw has warned that illegal migration rates are increasing once again amid the war in Ukraine.

09/11/2022

Ukraine

Moscow-installed deputy governor of Kherson died in 'car crash'

Stremousov, 45, has been on Ukraine's wanted list for treason as one of the most vocal proponents of Russia's full-scale invasion in late February.

09/11/2022

USA

US midterm elections: What have we learned so far?

With the Democrats having performed better than expected, here is what we know about the US midterm elections as ballot counting continues.

09/11/2022

Economy

Brussels proposes new EU fiscal rules to turn the page on austerity

The new rules will give EU countries greater flexibility to design their own fiscal plans, which will need to ensure a gradual decline of public debt.

09/11/2022

Ecotech

Eggs could help us fight plastic pollution, research finds

Microplastics pollute drinking water around the globe. Researchers at Princeton University have come up with a novel new solution.

09/11/2022