2022-11-18

Culture news

Taylor Swift: Ticketmaster fiasco is "excruciating for me"

The pop star said it was "excruciating" to watch fans struggle to buy tickets for her upcoming US tour.

18/11/2022

Ukraine

Russian documentary series claims mass Ukrainian adoptions

Prominent Russian bloggers have begun circulating a multi-part documentary series with images of several Ukrainian children who have allegedly been adopted into Russian families.

18/11/2022

USA

Special counsel to oversee criminal charges against Trump

"Extraordinary circumstances" require the appointment of Jack Smith to determine whether charges should be brought said the US Attorney general

18/11/2022

Tech News

Elon Musk begins reinstating banned Twitter accounts

The decision comes after widespread resignations among the platform’s critical IT staff.

18/11/2022

United Kingdom

UK food crime is on the rise as country braces for recession

Food thefts in the UK have soared in recent weeks, fuelled by runaway record inflation.

18/11/2022

Culture news

Art dealer arrested for selling forged paintings of Old Masters

Some of his famous clients included the Louvre museum in Paris and the Prince of Liechtenstein.

18/11/2022

Europe News

EU seeks to be competitive in the race for rare earth metals

Countries are racing to get rare earth metals and other critical minerals, some of which are necessary for the climate transition.

18/11/2022

USA

Hakeem Jeffries launches historic bid to be Nancy Pelosi’s successor

Jeffries announced his candidacy after Democrats moved swiftly to head off internal battles and let a new, younger generation take the controls.

18/11/2022

World News

Italy's refusal of migrant rescue ship a 'nasty gesture', says France

France has called for "European initiatives" to get a tighter grip on external borders.

18/11/2022

Sport

Your guide to the 13 European teams competing at Qatar World Cup

Form, expectations and emerging talent: Your guide to the 13 European teams competing at the Qatar World Cup

18/11/2022

Focus

UNESCO World Conference: preschool for all children is crucial

In partnership with UNESCO - Ministry of preschool education of the Republic of Uzbekistan

The first 1000 days are the most important to a child's development. 90% of the brain is developed by the time a child reaches the age of 3. UNESCO Global Education Monitoring report has shown that access to preschool is still dependent on wealth, even in high-income countries.

18/11/2022

Art

Art attack: Warhol car targeted by climate protestors

Climate change activists from the Last Generation group used flour to cover a car once decorated by American pop artist Andy Warhol in Milan. They were demanding an end to fossil fuel burning.

18/11/2022

Top News Stories Today

Gunman fired shots at rabbi's residence in Essen, authorities say

The police were notified of the incident after witnesses found four bullet holes in the door of the residence, authorities said Friday.

18/11/2022

Culture Series

The young Swiss farmers rethinking soil for the future of food

Matthias and Sam are modern-day farmers who love to experiment.

18/11/2022

No Comment

Watch: Aid handed out in newly liberated Kherson

Humanitarian aid was distributed in and around the recently liberated Ukrainian city of Kherson.

18/11/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 18th – Evening

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

18/11/2022

Egypt

COP27 climate talks given 24-hour extension to break deadlock

With climate change talks deadlocked on a reparation fund, negotiators have been given an extension into Saturday to settle their differences.

18/11/2022

Poland

Ukrainian investigators join probe of fatal missile blast in Poland

NATO and Poland’s leaders have said the missile most likely came from a Ukrainian air defence system that fired in response to Russia’s attack.

18/11/2022

Germany

Reserve German army officer convicted of spying for Russia

Prosecutors say the man wanted to present himself as a "security expert" to senior Russian military officials.

18/11/2022

Thailand

Ukraine war 'is your problem too', Macron tells Asia-Pacific countries

The French president called on nations at the APEC summit to put pressure on Russia to stop its war in Ukraine and respect the international order.

18/11/2022

Destinations

Budget traveller? You might have to give these destinations a miss

Countries implementing schemes to target rich travellers say it aims to combat overtourism and safeguard the environment.

18/11/2022

Culture news

Alcohol banned at World Cup stadiums just two days before opening game

In a major U-turn, Qatari officials have confirmed the last-minute ban on alcoholic beer sales to fans.

18/11/2022

Denmark

Danish woman jailed for travelling to Syria to support IS

The suspect was repatriated from the Kurdish-controlled Roj camp in October 2021.

18/11/2022

Green News

Everything we know so far about the COP27 deal emerging from Egypt

The draft cover decision has been released, but leaves many questions around loss and damage - plus a possible typo - unanswered.

18/11/2022

United Kingdom

Northern Ireland police vehicle damaged in suspected bomb attack

Police say they are treating the attack as attempted murder.

18/11/2022

My Europe Series

What were the top stories in Europe this week?

Russia continued its heavy strikes against Ukraine, as missile barrages hit targets throughout the country.

18/11/2022

Europe News

Brussels just got a Hungarian think tank. Here's why it matters.

Critics say the think tank has been set up to push the Hungarian prime minister's vision of Europe.

18/11/2022

Economy

Christine Lagarde warns of further ECB interest rate hikes

Christine Lagarde warns ECB may have to raise interest rates beyond merely withdrawing stimulus.

18/11/2022

Green News

Coca-Cola is named world’s worst plastic polluter for a fifth year

The COP27 sponsor's products were the most commonly found items by volunteers researching plastic pollution.

18/11/2022

No Comment

Growing anger at waste crisis gripping Tunisia's second city

Rubbish has been piling up in the streets of Sfax, as landfill sites reach capacity and local residents are forced to burn their own refuse.

18/11/2022