2022-12-02

Europe News

Hungary's Orban accuses EU of blocking funds for 'political reasons'

The European Commission recommended on Wednesday the freezing of billions of euros in EU funds intended for Hungary.

02/12/2022

Travel News

One dead after Antarctic cruise ship hit by ‘rogue wave’

The ship was struck by a “rogue wave.”

02/12/2022

Italy

Italy to evacuate more than 1,000 people on Ischia after landslide

A severe weather warning has been put in place with more heavy rains expected

02/12/2022

Ukraine

Ukrainian embassies across Europe receive 'bloody animal eye parcels'

"Not being able to stop Ukraine on the diplomatic front, they try to intimidate us," said Ukraine's foreign affairs minister Dmytro Kuleba.

02/12/2022

Earth News

Short-haul flights are now banned in France thanks to new law

The idea for the ban originally came from a Citizens' Assembly.

02/12/2022

Greece

Cars damaged in suspected arson attack near Italian embassy in Greece

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said the attack was likely carried out by "anarchists".

02/12/2022

Angola

Step inside Mama Africa’s Casa Museu

In partnership with Governo de Angola

Mama Africa, or Aminata Goubel, is also a longtime journalist, now reporting for the national radio. She also encourages youth to take in Angolan culture, joining them in music and dance, including on the beach outside Casa Museu.

02/12/2022

Sport

World Cup latest: South Korea beat Portugal, Cameroon stun Brazil

Here's our round-up of the latest from the World Cup in Qatar on Friday.

02/12/2022

My Europe Series

What were the top stories in EU politics this week?

Brussels stepped up its work to confiscate Russian-owned assets that have been frozen under EU sanctions and use them to finance the costly reconstruction of Ukraine.

02/12/2022

Series

Traditional gold leaf craft and gastronomy: the magic of Japan

In partnership with JNTO

Explore with us Kanazawa, like many Japanese cities, is the perfect combination of modernity and tradition, and then follow us to the beautiful Toyama Bay and sample the delicious fresh sushi.

02/12/2022

Travel News

European ski breaks 2023: Here's how to save money as prices rise

Ski passes are more expensive across Europe this season, but there are ways you can save money.

02/12/2022

Germany

Scholz tells Putin to withdraw troops before any peace talks can begin

The German Chancellor and Russian President held their first phone call since mid-September.

02/12/2022

Earth News

Fuel prices have forced us to use energy more efficiently, IEA says

There’s still a way to go, however, if the world is to reach emissions targets by 2050 the International Energy Agency warns.

02/12/2022

Europe News

EU seeks to curb use of personal data for online political advertising

Advertisers would be barred from using data including a person’s racial or ethnic origin, political opinions, religious beliefs, health conditions or sexual orientation to target people.

02/12/2022

Culture news

Take a look at the teaser for 'Harry & Meghan' tell-all docuseries

As the Prince and Princess of Wales begin engagements on their trip to Boston, Netflix has released a trailer for the upcoming documentary series 'Harry & Meghan.'

02/12/2022

Culture news

New Indiana Jones trailer and title revealed: Dial of Disaster?

The new Indiana Jones trailer has finally dropped and with it, the long-awaited title of the fifth instalment: Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny. But rumours are circling that disaster is looming...

02/12/2022

Ecotech

It may look rude but this 'skybrator' is producing clean energy

NIMBYism is one of biggest threats to the transition to renewable energy. So silent, small designs could make a big difference to installation rates.

02/12/2022

Partner content

How can companies maintain their staff and operations always connected?

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In the race for digital transformation and competitiveness, companies need to become increasingly flexible and ensure their staff and processes remain linked, while adapting those connections to business growth and internationalization.

02/12/2022

Sport

UEFA opens investigation into Juventus over alleged false accounting

Juventus’ off-the-field problems keep on worsening.

02/12/2022

Health news

This company is ahead of Elon Musk in making brain implants

Companies are racing to develop brain-computer interfaces allowing humans to interact with electronic devices only by thought.

02/12/2022

Lithuania

Row breaks out as Vilnius tears down Stalin-era WW2 memorial

Critics of the move say it will hand Putin a propaganda victory. Local authorities describe the monument as a painful reminder of the Soviet occupation.

02/12/2022

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 2nd – Midday

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

02/12/2022

Bulgaria

Bulgarian bid to bring back paper voting slips sparks corruption fears

Hundreds of people took to the streets of the Bulgarian capital on Thursday to oppose bringing back paper ballots, believing it could allow for foul play at elections.

02/12/2022

USA

Kanye 'Ye' West suspended from Twitter after antisemitic remarks

The Chicago-born rapper posted an image of a swastika blended with the Jewish symbol, the star of David.

02/12/2022

Culture news

How these students uncovered a long-lost pre-Hispanic mural in Peru

After a four-year search, a team of archaeologists, led by Sam Ghavanmi, have found a 1,000-year-old mural, known as the "Huaca Pintada," in a village in Lambayeque, northern Peru.

02/12/2022

Europe News

EU countries agree to cap Russian oil at $60 per barrel

EU ambassadors spent the last few days debating the level of the price cap, which will have implications across global markets.

02/12/2022

Russia

Publishers fear chilling effect of Russian anti-LGBT, foreign agent la

Russia's new anti-LGTBI laws and laws against so-called 'foreign agents' have publishers worried that the arts have been left unprotected against possible censorship.

02/12/2022

Partner content

Embrapa provides support for more sustainability in Brazilian agriculture

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Rich in natural resources and renowned for technology and innovation, Brazil is not only self-sufficient in food production, but is one of the world’s leading exporters of soy, cassava, meat, poultry, maize, coffee and oranges.

02/12/2022

Ukraine

Ukraine calls for a ‘special tribunal’ on Russia’s war actions

Ukraine's foreign minister, Dmytro Kuleba, called for a ‘special tribunal to address the crime of aggression.

02/12/2022

Spain

Explosive packages sent to embassies, PM and weapons factory in Spain

Foreign embassies, the Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez and a factory supplying grenades to Ukraine have all been targeted in a wave of letter bombs.

02/12/2022