2022-12-05

Sport

Brazil beats South Korea and will take on Croatia in quarter-finals

Neymar returned from injury and converted a first-half penalty in Brazil’s 4-1 win over South Korea in the round of 16 on Monday, while Croatia struck gold in a shootout win against Japan, securing a return to the quarter-finals.

05/12/2022

Green News

How automotive batteries are being turned into solar power storage

As concern over climate change and the need for clean energy sees an increasing number of people switch to electric cars, these vehicles are fast gaining a larger market share. But some experts are asking how green the batteries that run them really are?

05/12/2022

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Locals recover belongings after a volcano eruption in Indonesia

The improved weather conditions on Monday allowed rescuers to resume evacuation efforts and a search for possible victims after the highest volcano on Indonesia’s most densely populated island erupted.

05/12/2022

USA

US and EU try to find common ground on trade and technology

The US administration and a delegation from the European Commission met near Washington DC on Monday to try to bring the world's two largest economies closer together on issues of trade and new technologies, but little concrete progress is expected.

05/12/2022

Iran

'No indication' situation of Iranian women will improve, says US

Using violence against protestors is a sign of the Iranian government's "weakness", not strength, said top US diplomat Antony Blinken.

05/12/2022

Greece

Violent protests in Greece after police shoot teenager in head

The 16-year-old Roma boy was shot by police in the northern city of Thessaloniki, after allegedly not paying a €20 bill at a petrol station.

05/12/2022

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Air-raid sirens blare throughout Ukraine as Russia launches strikes

Air alerts blared across Ukraine and officials urged civilians to take shelter from what they said was the latest in waves of Russian missile strikes since Moscow's invasion

05/12/2022

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It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

Santa Run, Stollen festival or an iconic Christmas market? Germany and Italy are kicking off the festive season with the return of some beloved traditions which had been put on hold due to the COVID-19 Pandemic.

05/12/2022

Ukraine

Ukrainian air force shoots down barrage of Russian missiles

Ukrainian officials reported a new barrage of Russian missile strikes across the country, an attack that was anticipated as Russia continues to seek to disable Ukraine’s energy supplies and infrastructure during this winter.

05/12/2022

Europe News

Russian oil cap not meant to disrupt markets - Timmermans

An EU ban on oil imports from Moscow also came into effect on Monday.

05/12/2022

Culture news

Royal crown modified to fit King Charles III ahead of coronation

The St. Edward's Crown has been taken out of the Tower of London to be modified for the coronation ceremony next year.

05/12/2022

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Watch: Bahrain festival season opens celebrating art, food, and music

The festival took place at the Bahrain Fort built over 5,000 years ago.

05/12/2022

Ukraine

Russia set on Bakhmut offensive yet making limited gains

The UK defence ministry believes Russia has prioritised Bakhmut as its main offensive effort since early August 2022.

05/12/2022

Europe News

Prospects dim for Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria

Interior ministers are scheduled to meet on Thursday to vote on the accession of Croatia, Romania and Bulgaria.

05/12/2022

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Colombian authorities race to find missing people in landslide

Rescuers in Colombia are working tirelessly to rescue an estimated 20 people trapped in a landslide which englufed a road in the Pueblo Rico Municipality on Sunday.

05/12/2022

World News

Disbanding Iran's morality police is a 'distraction', says campaigner

A London-based analyst who focuses on freedom of expression and access to information online in Iran dismisses the claim that the Islamic republic is disbanding its notorious morality police. "Articles within the Islamic penal code remain," says Mahsa Alimardani.

05/12/2022

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Latest news bulletin | December 5th – Evening

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

05/12/2022

Travel News

'Nuisance' tourists are no longer welcome in this European city

The city says the measures are necessary to keep the city ‘livable’.

05/12/2022

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Real time climate information in Africa

Partner content presented by Copernicus

From crops to water, the continent’s demand for climate data is on the rise

05/12/2022

United Kingdom

Britain's Labour Party promises reforms, but won't reverse Brexit

Sir Keir Starmer's claims that re-joining the EU Single Market and Customs Union wouldn't boost the British economy have been widely disputed.

05/12/2022

Germany

Teenage girl dies after knife attack near school in southern Germany

A 13-year-old girl was also seriously injured after the incident near Ulm.

05/12/2022

Soul Of The South

Why is Alabama the home of the Civil Rights Movement?

In partnership with GoUSA TV

Alabama is the home of Rosa Parks and its cities Montgomery, Selma and Birmingham saw some of the most important events, not just in the Civil Rights Movement, but the world. Here’s why you should visit.

05/12/2022

World News

Vladimir Putin visits Crimea bridge following October bomb attack

It was the Russian president's first visit to the peninsula since Moscow invaded Ukraine.

05/12/2022

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Pursuing goals: football’s national teams battle for quarterfinal spots

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The world’s eyes have been on the first and second rounds of football’s most widely watched competition as hundreds of millions of fans gathered around their televisions for the excitement in recent weeks.

05/12/2022

Georgia

Georgia's ex-president Mikheil Saakashvili 'suffering from poisoning'

The country's main opposition party has called for its former leader to be treated abroad.

05/12/2022

World

“The new Algeria is now”: massive housing and infrastructure projects

In partnership with anep

Algeria has embarked upon a hugely ambitious project to build five major new cities from scratch. Already 3 million people have benefitted from the distribution of 800,000 housing units and 2 major sports stadiums.

05/12/2022

Smart Regions

Trail runners and electric mountain bikers keep the Alps in business

In partnership with the European Commission

In the Alps, 11 French and Swiss communes are developing all-year-round tourism.

05/12/2022

Italy

Lost in translation: Interpreter deficit halts migrant rescuers' trial

Five years after the Iuventa search and rescue ship was seized by Italian authorities, the trial of 21 crew and NGOs members has not yet started as the Trapani court cannot provide qualified interpreters.

05/12/2022

Scenes

Meet the Brazilian engineer cruising on plastic bottle tops

In partnership with Media City

"We want to be an example for kids and other businesses to show that they can use plastic waste and other residues to have a more circular economy."

05/12/2022

Croatia

Series of anonymous bomb threats in Croatia linked to Ukraine visit

Police said they received several reports of explosive devices being placed at locations across the country.

05/12/2022