8 December 2022 | Euronews
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Germany Police investigate German coup plot fuelled by conspiracy claims German police are investigating a plot to overturn their country’s government that included a large amount of money and weapons. -
Canada COP15 summit: Deforestation rule is welcomed by Indigenous leaders Indigenous communities around the world have "enthusiastically" welcomed the European Union's new law on deforestation, but they are demanding more laws to protect human, land, and forest rights. -
USA US lawmakers pass bill protecting same-sex marriage in landmark ruling The US House of Representatives passed legislation protecting same-sex marriage in case the Supreme Court ever overturned its 2015 decision that initially legalised them. -
Ukraine The Kremlin says it is up to Zelenskyy to decide when Ukraine war ends The Kremlin on Thursday said it’s up to Ukraine’s president to end the military conflict in the country, suggesting terms that Kyiv has repeatedly rejected. -
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No Comment Watch: More than 145 migrants rescued at sea arrive in Lampedusa Another 149 migrants, including 17 minors, arrived in Lampedusa after being rescued by a patrol boat. Egyptians, Syrians, Bengalis, Palestinians, and Pakistanis traveled on an 11-metre vessel that set sail from Sfax, Tunisia. -
No Comment Climate activists breach Munich airport to protest air travel on northern runway Munich Airport saw its traffic disrupted after climate activists staged a protest against the environmental impact of air travel. The group "Last Generation" said some of their members glued their hands on the tarmac. -
No Comment After more than 100 years, Ethiopia's French-built railway remains vital Over a hundred years ago, the French built the 'Franco-Ethiopian Railway.' Commuters in the city of Dire Dawa in eastern Ethiopia still use it to this day. -
Belgium Small village in Belgium wins EuroMillions jackpot of €143 million Just in time for the holidays, 165 people from a small village in Belgium win the EuroMillions lottery, sharing €143 million prize -
Portugal Deadly floods in Lisbon kills one person and causes chaos Lisbon is on high alert after heavy rains caused flooding in buildings and tunnels, swept cars away, and killed at least one person. A 55-year-old woman was found dead in a flooded basement of her home. -
France French economy should stave off recession in 2022, predicts Bank of France France's GDP will grow by a slight 0.1% in the last four months of this year, the national bank predicted on Thursday. -
Netherlands Dutch government 'set to officially apologise for slavery' Slavery helped fund the Netherland's 'Golden Age', a period of prosperity and trade in the 16th and 17th centuries. -
Culture news Turner Prize: Pensioner Veronica Ryan wins Britain's most prestigious art award Sculptor Veronica Ryan has been named the winner of this year's visual arts Turner Prize. She was recognised for her work which included an exploration of Covid and the memorialisation of the Windrush generation. -
Culture news Take a look: Spain's broom burning festival to celebrate the Immaculate Conception Los Escobazos: Take a look how and why Spaniards burn brooms to celebrate the Immaculate Conception -
Travel News Palma de Mallorca airport set to remove need to separate liquids and electronics from hand luggage Sick of waiting for passengers to remove liquids and electronics at security? This Spanish airport has the answer. -
Euronews Witness Majority of Finns champion nuclear power As winter approaches and the energy demand increases, Finland hopes to reduce its dependency on Russia. Nuclear power, once a source of public mistrust, has now become an attractive solution. -
Football Now FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: The story of week 3 Another dramatic week at the 2022 World Cup, as the knockout rounds began in Qatar. -
Earth News Why is England building a new coal mine? Experts warn country will be a ‘global dirty fuel supplier’ The mine will also produce an estimated 400,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. -
Health news Stiff person syndrome: What is the rare neurological disorder Celine Dion has been diagnosed with? The singer has been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition with debilitating symptoms. -
World EU Environment Commissioner urges more action to save biodiversity There is "no vaccine or peace treaty" for the biodiversity crisis, says EU Environment Commissioner Virginijus Sinkevičius -
Belgium Belgian court suspends controversial prisoner swap treaty with Iran Critics argue that the proposed agreement would threaten Iranian dissidents. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 8th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
My Europe Series Is Poland becoming more authoritarian? "We took it for granted that after Communism Poland would become a democracy ... that everything would go smoothly," said Filip Pazderski of the Insitute of Public Affairs. -
United Kingdom Russian President Vladimir Putin says war in Ukraine could be a ‘lengthy process’ Russian President Vladimir Putin says that the war in Ukraine can be a “lengthy process,” as NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg says Moscow aims to “freeze” its operation "to regroup, repair, recover.” -
Germany Ex-Wirecard boss and two former executives on trial for fraud in Germany The collapse of the financial services company Wirecard has been described as the biggest case of fraud in post-war Germany. -
United Kingdom Harry and Megan to tell ‘full truth’ in new series about relationship with the royal family The First episode of the Netflix documentary about Prince Harry and Meghan's life is out and more bombshells are expected by Buckingham Palace. -
France French police dismantle gang smuggling Afghan and Pakistani migrants across Channel Six people were arrested and taken into custody during the operation. -
No Comment Watch: Lyon is lit up for the annual festival of lights Every year, in early December, a big show is put on in the French city of Lyon. The festival of lights is a unique Lyonnaise event, which was originally aimed at expressing gratitude towards Mary, the mother of Jesus. -
No Comment Watch: Education offers hope in a Somalian refugee camp In Mogadishu, the Somali capital, various refugee camps dot the sprawling metropolis. They’re mainly filled with people fleeing conflict in the country, between the government and Islamist groups. Education offers hope -
Czech Republic China closes two 'secret police stations' in Prague, says Czech foreign minister Beijing has been accused of setting up more than 50 illegal centres in Europe to harass dissidents. -
Culture news New York Times goes on major strike for first time since 1978 As more and more sectors rise up against poor working conditions, this is one of the most significant actions from the cultural sector. -
Business Planet EU single market prepares to celebrate its 30th birthday An economic milestone, the single market changed lives for businesses and for people right across the continent and is continuing to do so today. -
Europe News EU defence stockpiles 'almost empty' despite increase in spending, Borrell warns Josep Borrell said that Europe had under-invested in defence for years. -
Greece Greece calls for calm amid protests against police shooting of Roma teenager A 16-year-old Roma boy is in critical condition after being shot in the head by police near Thessaloniki. -
Democratic Republic Of Congo France condemns DR Congo massacre that left at least 131 dead Local residents have said that M23 rebels forced them to dig mass graves to bury the victims. -
Travel News As Croatia joins the euro, which 7 EU countries still use their own currency? With Croatia set to adopt the euro next year, just a handful of EU countries now still use their own currencies -
Iran France and Germany condemn Iran's first execution of a Mahsa Amini protester "The Iranian regime's inhumanity knows no bounds," German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock said. -
Europe News VIDEO: The EU is trying to reform itself. So what do its citizens want? Euronews spoke with citizens who took part in the Conference on the Future of Europe, which resulted in 49 policy proposals. -
Europe News Austria blocks Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria, while Croatia gets green light Austria argues a new influx of asylum-seekers through the Western Balkan route is reason enough to postpone Schengen enlargement. -
More employees are demanding diversity at work. Where do European companies stand? Diversity at work has become a priority for employees in Europe. So which companies are stepping up? -
Russia US basketball star Brittney Griner released in Russia prisoner swap with 'Merchant of Death' The two-time Olympic gold medalist had been held in a Russian jail on drugs charges. -
Tech News Google must remove search results about people if they can prove it's wrong, top EU court says In a win for the “right to be forgotten,” the EU’s top court said Google must remove search results that users can prove is wrong. -
Earth News EU to charge airlines more for polluting - but will ‘average Europeans’ pay the price? The EU has struck a deal to make airlines pay more for pollution, but it will only apply to flights within the EU. -
Culture news 'Avatar: The Way of Water' makes its world premiere: Has the return to Pandora been worth the wait? 'Avatar: The Way of Water' is finally here. The highly-anticipated sequel, which will take audiences back to the world of Pandora, made its global premiere in London. But how are people reacting to it so far? -
Culture news What were the most Googled terms in 2022? Above wars and famous slaps, the top most Googled term kept people guessing all year. -
Sport Spain coach Luis Enrique leaves role after shock World Cup exit at hands of Morocco Luis Enrique steps down after four years in the post, culminating in the last 16 penalty shootout loss to Morocco. He will be succeeded by Spain's under-21 manager Luis de la Fuente. -
Nature Plans to protect 30% of the planet by 2030 could be 'devastating' for Indigenous people Experts say community-based conservation models would better protect nature and the people who risk their lives to defend it. -
World News Peru: Vice-president becomes first female leader after Castillo's impeachment Former president Pedro Castillo was impeached by Congress on Tuesday and later arrested on suspicion of rebellion. -
Culture news Fête des Lumières: Lyon's festival of lights returns with message of inclusion The French city lights up for four days. As night falls, historic monuments, public buildings, squares or parks serve as a canvas for illuminated works of art - part of the Festival of Lights. -
Germany Germany bracing for 'second wave of arrests' in far-right 'coup plot' case German police said they are looking at dozens more people who they think might be connected to the plan to overthrow the Berlin government of Chancellor Scholz. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 8th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Portugal Lisbon floods: Woman dies after heavy rain hits Portugal's capital The 55-year-old was killed after being trapped by water in her basement. -
Health news This ultrasound robot screening patients for rheumatoid arthritis could cut hospital waitlists A new ultrasound robot could help hospitals scan patients for rheumatoid arthritis more efficiently and at an earlier stage. -
Ocean Explainer: Are we witnessing the last generation of artisanal fishers? Small-scale fisheries provide food and employment to millions of people all over the world. But today the profession is at risk. Climate change, pollution and overfishing have caused catches to decrease. And as fishers leave the profession, entire communities are affected. -
Finland Finland grows more and more open to nuclear energy Up to 70% of Finns say they are in favour of nuclear energy. That's above the EU average and a huge increase compared to 30 years ago. We've travelled to the country to try to understand the reasons behind this -
Culture news Milan’s La Scala opera house shows Russian piece despite criticism It’s known across the world as one of the finest opera houses. However, Italy’s La Scala theatre is faced with a controversial matter: Can we separate Russian culture from the decisions of the Russian government? -
Germany Extreme right group raids in Germany had plans for coup d'état Extreme right group raids in Germany had plans for coup d'état, says Haldenwang -
World News US slams 'loose talk' on nuclear weapons after Putin comments The United States denounces "loose talk" on nuclear weapons after Russian President Vladimir Putin said Moscow would only use an atomic weapon in response to an enemy strike. -
My Europe Series Germany has a new role in Europe under Scholz. Here's what it looks like one year on. "(Scholz) doesn’t like taking risks. He’s not really taking the lead on Ukraine; neither in domestic politics nor on the European level," one expert said. -
Tech News 'A long way to go to replicate Twitter': I tried Mastodon for a week and this is what it was like As the dust settles on Elon Musk’s takeover, Twitter alternatives are cropping up thick and fast. Euronews Next tried one that’s getting attention. -
Ocean Calls Ocean Calls podcast: Can we turn back time and restore our oceans? Ocean ecosystems are dying because of pollution, overfishing, and the effects of climate change. -
Culture news European Minority Languages: Is Basque the most unique language in Europe? Christopher Schouten moved to the Basque country in the 90s to learn a new language. But in doing so, he became one with a whole new culture. -
Climate Major offenders: These oil and gas companies are tipping the world toward climate catastrophe New oil and gas fields will push global warming beyond climate targets, yet Shell, TotalEnergies and Chevron are still investing. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 8th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Scholz plays down nuclear threat, Red Cross appeal, Kremlin sees Crimea attack 'risks' Here is our summary of the latest news on Russia's invasion of Ukraine. -
Culture news Museum of Civilian Voices collects testimonies from civilians scarred by Ukraine war Serhiy Perebyinis learned about the death of his wife, 9-year-old daughter, and 18-year-old son on social media. His story is just one of 43,800 collected by Ukraine's Museum of Civilian Voices. -
Culture news CULTURE RE-VIEW: John Lennon fatally shot outside his residence in New York City CULTURE RE-VIEW: John Lennon fatally shot outside his residence in New York City -
Germany Wirecard: Three Former executives on trial in Germany for fraud scandal The financial scandal cost German banks an estimated €3.1 billion in loans and writedowns. -
Culture news BEST OF CULTURE 2022: Day 8 - 'House of the Dragon' Our Cultural Advent Calendar leaves behind our music faves and starts listing our top picks of this year's TV & streaming... Today: 'House of the Dragon' -
Europe News 'Culture of impunity' across EU over violence against migrants, NGO warns 'Culture of impunity' across EU over violence towards migrants, NGO warns