2022-12-08

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.

08/12/2022

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.

08/12/2022

USA

US lawmakers pass bill protecting same-sex marriage

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.

08/12/2022

Ukraine

The Kremlin says it is up to Zelenskyy to decide when Ukraine war end

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.

08/12/2022

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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.

08/12/2022

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Climate activists breach Munich airport to protest air travel on north

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.

08/12/2022

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After more than 100 years, Ethiopia's French-built railway remains vit

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.

08/12/2022

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

08/12/2022

Portugal

Deadly floods cause chaos in Lisbon

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.

08/12/2022

France

French economy should stave off recession in 2022, says 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.

08/12/2022

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.

08/12/2022

Culture news

Turner Prize: 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.

08/12/2022

Culture news

Los Escobazos: Take a look at Spain's broom burning festival

Los Escobazos: Take a look how and why Spaniards burn brooms to celebrate the Immaculate Conception

08/12/2022

Travel News

Spanish airport to remove need to separate liquids and electronics

Sick of waiting for passengers to remove liquids and electronics at security? This Spanish airport has the answer.

08/12/2022

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.

08/12/2022

Football Now

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: The story of week 3

In partnership with Media City

Another dramatic week at the 2022 World Cup, as the knockout rounds began in Qatar.

08/12/2022

Earth News

Why the Cumbria coal mine ‘isn’t wanted’ by even the UK’s steelmakers

The mine will also produce an estimated 400,000 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions.

08/12/2022

Health news

Stiff person syndrome: What we know about Celine Dion's rare disorder

The singer has been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological condition with debilitating symptoms.

08/12/2022

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

08/12/2022

Belgium

Belgian court suspends controversial prisoner swap treaty with Iran

Critics argue that the proposed agreement would threaten Iranian dissidents.

08/12/2022

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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.

08/12/2022

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.

08/12/2022

United Kingdom

Russian president 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.”

08/12/2022

Germany

Ex-Wirecard boss and two former executives on trial for fraud

The collapse of the financial services company Wirecard has been described as the biggest case of fraud in post-war Germany.

08/12/2022

United Kingdom

Harry and Megan to tell ‘full truth’ in new series

The First episode of the Netflix documentary about Prince Harry and Meghan's life is out and more bombshells are expected by Buckingham Palace.

08/12/2022

France

French police dismantle gang smuggling migrants across Channel

Six people were arrested and taken into custody during the operation.

08/12/2022

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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.

08/12/2022

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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

08/12/2022

Czech Republic

China closes two 'secret police stations' in Czech capital Prague

Beijing has been accused of setting up more than 50 illegal centres in Europe to harass dissidents.

08/12/2022

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.

08/12/2022