7 December 2022 | Euronews
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No Comment WATCH: Ukraine assembles 'graveyard' of Russian shells in Kharkiv Ukraine's services have assembled two "graveyards" of Russian shells in Kharkiv, with the missile and shell fragments "removed for further investigation". -
No Comment WATCH: COP15 biodiversity summit opens in Montreal Amid warnings that biodiversity is in freefall, environmental leaders have gathered in Montreal to hammer out measures aimed at shoring up the world's land and marine ecosystems and coming up with tens of billions of dollars to fund these conservation efforts. -
Sport FIFA fines Croatia and Serbia for interethnic incidents at World Cup The Serbian FA was penalised over a banner depicting its former province Kosovo as part of Serbia. Croatia was fined after its fans abused Canadian ethnic Serb goalkeeper Milan Borjan during the group match between the two. -
Belgium Brussels targets Russian officials, banks and industries in its ninth proposed sanctions package The European Commission proposes a new round of sanctions on Russia in a bid to cripple Russian President Vladimir Putin's war chest. -
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Earth News 'Without nature we have nothing' said UN Chief at COP15 Biodiversity summit Scientists, rights advocates, and delegates from nearly 200 countries gather in Canada for the COP15 Biodiversity summit as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said, "humanity's war on nature is ultimately a war on ourselves". -
Germany Alleged German far-right members named and detained as attempted coup plot revealed German police staged nationwide raids on Wednesday and arrested 25 people suspected of belonging to a far-right "terror cell" plotting to overthrow the government and attack parliament. -
Russia Vladimir Putin admits fight in Ukraine is taking longer than expected Russian President Vladimir Putin acknowledged Wednesday that his “special military operation” in Ukraine is taking longer than expected but hailed the seizure of his neighbor's territory. -
United Kingdom Dig at UK housing site yields major 7th century treasure Archaeologists say a 1,300-year-old gold and gemstone necklace found during the construction of a housing development marks the grave of a powerful woman who may have been an Anglo-Saxon aristocrat or early Christian religious leader in Britain. -
No Comment Kabul unveils new art piece in city square The Afghan capital has unveiled a new landmark on its Dahan-e-bagh square - a giant hand-painted globe of planet Earth. -
Europe News Brussels wants to strengthen cross-border rights of parents and children The rules would only apply to children whose parenthood is already established by an EU country. -
Afghanistan Taliban carry out first public execution since 2021 takeover of Afghanistan The executed man, identified as Tajmir from Herat province, was killed with three shots from an assault rifle by the victim's father. -
Europe News Brussels wants to target Russia's armed forces and drone supplies in new raft of sanctions The new package of EU sanctions will also blacklist Russia's armed forces, together with governors, ministers and political parties. -
Culture news Best of Culture 2022: Music Roundup of the Year In case you missed the first seven days of our Cultural Advent Calendar, here is the Best of Culture 2022: Music Roundup of the Year -
No Comment Watch: Santa makes special delivery to Budapest shark tank A scuba diver dressed as Santa Claus has delighted onlookers by setting up Christmas decorations at the Tropicarium Shark Zoo in Budapest, Hungary. -
Home Your windows may soon produce wireless Internet connections powered by sunlight Saudi scientists have coded sunlight into an Internet signal thanks to a specially adapted glass window. -
Culture news Remastered photos of humanity's last Moon walk, on its 50th anniversary In 1972, Apollo 17 was the final mission to put a human on the Moon. Newly remastered images bring that trip to life. -
Germany Germany arrests four members of suspected migrant smuggling ring The criminal gang allegedly trafficked Middle Eastern migrants to Germany via Poland and Belarus. -
Travel News Ranked: Which country has the world's most powerful passport? According to Passport Index’s latest update, every country bar Vanuatu saw an increase in travel freedom this year. -
No Comment Watch: Moroccans celebrate historic World Cup win against Spain Exuberant Moroccans poured into the streets of their capital and into cities across Europe waving flags and honking horns to celebrate their national football team. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 7th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News Watch: How Russia is expanding its defence along border with Ukraine Russia has extended defence positions along its international border with Ukraine, and deep inside its Belgorod region, according to the latest defence intelligence. -
Culture news From fake boy bands to apocalyptic worlds: Who will win the Turner Prize 2022? The winner of the Turner Prize, Britain's most prestigious contemporary art award, will be announced on Wednesday 7 December. Here's a look at the work of each of the four nominees. -
Travel News Indonesia bans sex outside of marriage: Will new laws affect tourists too? New ‘morality’ laws apply to Indonesians and foreigners alike. -
Ukraine President Zelenskyy and 'spirit of Ukraine' named Time magazine's Person of the Year War-time president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has received the 2022 Person of the Year Times Magazine title for his success as a leader during Russia's full-scale invasion and for 'reminding the world of the fragility of democracy and of peace' -
Culture news LIVE: Classical music from Armenia's Khachaturian International Festival Shhh. The performance is on. Enjoy one of the region's most important classic concerts brought to you live from Armenia by Euronews Culture. -
Ukraine Suspect embassy packages came from a German shipping address, says Ukraine's foreign minister Each of the parcels had the shipping address of a Tesla car dealership near Stuttgart. -
My Europe Series How a year of Olaf Scholz has changed and shaped Germany Scholz was sworn in as Germany's new chancellor on 8 December 2021. -
Europe News Schengen: Croatia set to join but Austria 'main hold-out' against Romania and Bulgaria "Austria is the main hold-out," said a senior EU diplomat ahead of a key vote on Thursday. -
Sport Djokovic to get his shot at 10th Australian title in 2023 Serbian grand slam champion Novak Djokovic is set to return to Australia for his 2023 Australian Open campaign at the Adelaide International in January. It's after his visa was revoked nearly a year ago. -
Germany The prince, the politician and the paratrooper: Who's accused over the alleged coup plot in Germany? With an estimated 20,000 members, the Reichsbürger movement brings together strands of disaffected, anti-establishment, right-wingers and others: those either angry at the post-WWII federal republic, or nostalgic for a Germany long gone. -
World News Bird flu cases soar across Europe as governments pledge further action The Czech Republic has started culling more than 15,000 ducks from a farm in the country's south due to an outbreak of bird flu, local media reported on Monday. -
Focus Prototypes for Humanity: 100 ideas to change the world In Dubai, we hear from some of the brightest young academic minds across the UK, Europe, the Middle East, the Americas, Asia, Africa, and Oceania as the event showcases 100 original, impactful, and innovative ideas created by students and recent graduates from around the world. -
Health news Why do we get sick in the winter? A scientific reason for common colds was right under our noses Scientists have found our noses’ immune response is “numbed” by frigid temperatures. The research could help us better fight colds and other viruses. -
Culture news Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy named 'Time Magazine's Person of the Year 2022' The president and the 'spirit of Ukraine' gained the yearly award in light of the Russian invasion. -
Spain Dozens try to flee after woman 'fakes labour' to get plane to make emergency landing in Spain Fourteen passengers are still on the run. -
Europe News Europe must 'stand against' Iranian crackdown on protesters - Rahmani "If we can create gaps in the main core of the central power of the regime, this will be a great victory to continue the protests," Iranian journalist and activist Taghi Rahmani told Euronews. -
Canada Why is the COP15 important for biodiversity? One month after the COP27 Climate Change summit in Egypt, COP15 on Biodiversity kicks off in Canada. The objective of the 196 countries taking part, is to halt the decline of life. -
Earth News Ranked: Research reveals which European country has the most eco-conscious shoppers From recycling to buying second hand, European shoppers are increasingly eco-friendly. But how sustainable are your country’s shopping habits? -
Culture news Nobel Prize winner Annie Ernaux says men need to change now Speaking ahead of the prize giving ceremony, Ernaux was unequivocal in her criticisms. -
Earth News How much could countries save if the EU raises its renewable energy target by just 5%? Energy ministers are voting next week on whether to raise targets from 40 to 45 per cent by 2050, a move which experts say would have a huge impact. -
Start Me Up 3 Golden rules for scaling businesses In an interview with Euronews, Aadeel Akhtar, CEO and founder at Psyonic, a company manufacturing the world’s first touch-sensing bionic hand, shares his top tips for scaling up -
Melting Pot Culture Beyond rivalry, shared passion brings football fans together in Dubai Beyond the big tournaments, football is pursued all year round in Dubai at supporters’ clubs, live events and football academies established by professional players -
Dub.AI Food for thought: how AI is reducing waste in restaurants Food waste management company Winnow estimates that its AI-powered tools have already saved 61,000 tons of Co2, equivalent to 36,512,500 meals, worth €42 million -
No Comment Watch: Oil spill pollutes Venezuela's coastline Local authorities in the Venezuelan state of Anzoategui have announced the closure of several beaches as a result of an oil spill that covers several kilometers of coastline. -
Moments Ballet, bow ties and fine wine: What will it be like to travel on Italy’s new Orient Express? Pre-reservations are now open for Italy’s luxurious new Orient Express, launching in 2024. -
Culture news Meet the next James Bond... Probably We may now know the identity of Daniel Craig's replacement as the seventh James Bond... -
Hungary Hungary scraps cap on fuel prices after shortages spark long queues at petrol stations The government has blamed European Union sanctions on Russia for the end of the measure. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 7th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Argentina Argentine Vice President Cristina Fernández de Kirchner handed six-year jail sentence for fraud Vice president Kirchner, who was also president between 2007-2015, is unlikely to serve jail time. She has some immunity via her government roles and is expected to launch a lengthy appeals process. -
Earth News 'There is a disconnect': What activists thought of UN chief Guterres after meeting him at COP15 Nearly 200 countries will try to hammer out a new global framework to protect 30 per cent of Earth's land and oceans by 2030. -
Spain Spain train crash: Dozens 'lightly hurt' as two commuter trains collide near Barcelona Emergency services treated more than 150 people but none with serious injuries, authorities said, after two trains collided in Montcada i Reixac, north of Barcelona. -
Morocco From Tangiers to Paris: Moroccan fans take to the streets revelling in World Cup glory Thousands of Moroccans worldwide spilt onto the streets with joy and jubilation, after their historic victory against Spain on penalties. -
Ukraine Watch: Frost falls on Kyiv as workers race to restore energy grids As Russia continues targeting energy facilities, the frosty winter weather hits the Ukrainian capital. -
China China rolls back its ‘Zero-COVID’ policy For nearly three years, China has launched sporadic, strict lockdowns to keep COVID-19 levels extremely low in the country. However, following public protests in many cities in the last few weeks, this looks to be changing. -
USA Trump Organization convicted of tax fraud Donald Trump's company has been convicted of tax fraud for a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes on perks such as apartments and luxury cars. -
Europe News EU to challenge China at the WTO over Lithuania export ban and patent protection "In both cases, the Chinese measures are highly damaging to European businesses," the European Commission said. -
Culture news Writer who complained on Twitter about empty book signing receives support from famous authors Chelsea Banning spoke out after only two people attended the signing in a bookstore in Ohio. -
Germany Germany coup plot: Police raid far-right terror suspects behind bid 'to overthrow government' Officials said 25 people were detained as police carried out nationwide raids over an alleged plot to overthrow the government and install a former member of Germany's royal family as leader. -
Ukraine Elderly people more likely to be killed or injured in Ukraine, says Amnesty International The UN's Human Rights Office says that between February and September, the over-60s accounted for 34% of civilians killed in Ukraine -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Belarus attack fears, Putin says nukes are deterrence and Ukrainian 'colossal' torment Here is our summary of the latest news on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. -
Nature Scientists are asking schoolchildren to help track marine life fleeing from warming oceans Global heating is forcing marine species to move. But how can scientists protect them if they don’t know where they live? -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 7th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
France France to begin national conversation on assisted suicide laws A group of 150 French citizens will have a series of discussions about the issue, and report their conclusions to the government in spring next year. -
USA US politics: Democrats seal absolute Senate majority with Georgia win In the runoff vote, incumbent Democrat Senator Raphael Warnock beat Republican challenger Herschel Walker -
Culture news CULTURE RE-VIEW: Happy Birthday to music legend Tom Waits CULTURE RE-VIEW: Happy Birthday to music legend Tom Waits -
Culture news BEST OF CULTURE 2022: Day 7 - Bonobo - 'Fragments' Welcome to another day of our Cultural Advent Calendar, in which we’re counting down our highlights of 2022 day-by-day. First seven days: our musical favourites of the year. Today: Bonobo - 'Fragments'