9 December 2022 | Euronews
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Sport Messi's Argentina beat Netherlands on penalties after hard-fought match Argentina will face Croatia in the first semifinal tie on Tuesday. -
Belgium Belgium police sealed offices of three MEPs in corruption investigation involving ‘Gulf country’ Sources told Euronews that police sealed the offices of three MEPs in Brussels as they probe into corruption and money laundering involving some officials and an unnamed Gulf country. -
Belgium Belgians' wallets burn to crisp as inflation hits favourite fries For Belgians who visit their favourite friterie at least once per week, the increase in price -- tied to rising costs of ingredients -- can quickly add up. -
Italy Woman gives brith on MSF rescue ship after sea rescue by NGO A woman gave birth to a boy on the Geo Barents medical clinic after being rescued from a dinghy floating in the middle of the sea. -
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No Comment Greek police officer accused of shooting a Roma teenager is under house arrest Two hundred people from the Roma community gathered in front of the Thessaloniki courthouse in Greece in solidarity with a Roma teenager who was shot and wounded by a police officer. -
United Kingdom Debunked: Flu vaccines don't increase Strep A infections On social media, especially TikTok, people have been making links between nasal flu vaccines given to children and the rise in Strep A infections this winter. However, there is no concrete evidence that shows that flu vaccines cause a higher susceptibility to Strep A. -
USA New York Times staff walk out in protest over failed negotiations For the first time in over 40 years, more than a thousand New York Times employees have gone on strike for 24 hours. This comes after journalists and other workers failed to reach an agreement with the company regarding contract negotiations. -
Ukraine War in Ukraine: Kyiv has accused Moscow of further militarising its Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant Ukrainian forces have accused their Russian counterparts of further militarising the country’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, raising fears that it could be used to attack Ukraine. -
Spain New green hydrogen pipeline planned between Barcelona and Marseille The aim of a new green pipeline between Barcelona and Marseille is to supply hydrogen which is generated from renewables, rather than fossil fuels, and help reduce Europe's reliance on Russia's gas and oil. -
United Kingdom Postal workers are the latest to add to the wave of strikes in the UK In the UK it’s the Royal Mail postal workers who are the latest to go on strike as the country faces a wave of industrial action. The strikers want their pay to rise with inflation, which is now at eleven point one percent. -
Qatar World Cup 2022: Portugal trains for much anticipated quarter-final match against Morocco Tensions are high ahead of Portugal’s quarter-final match against Morocco while France and England prepare to go head-to-head on Saturday. -
Russia High-profile Russian opposition figure sentenced to 8.5 years for criticising Kremlin's war A high-profile Russian opposition figure has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison after criticising the Kremlin's war in Ukraine. Ilya Yashin was charged with spreading false information about the military - a new offense added to the country's criminal law after Russia began the war -
My Europe Series State of the Union: What were the top stories in EU politics this week? Hungary's illiberal PM Viktor Orban was in hot water again, while it was the first time an EU-Western Balkans summit was held in Albania. -
Russia President Putin says more US-Russia prisoner exchanges are possible After WNBA star and two-time Olympian Brittney Griner returned home to the United States, Russian President Vladimir Putin says more prisoner exchanges between his country and Washington are possible. -
Qatar Croatia knock Brazil out of World Cup on penalties in another major shock The Balkan country of just 4 million now has to plot another upset against either Argentina or the Netherlands in an attempt to return to the World Cup final showdown four years after losing to France in Russia. -
USA Brittney Griner returns to US in prison swap with Russian arms dealer The basketball star faced years in a Russian penal colony after being convicted in a court of cannabis possession at Moscow airport. -
World The European Union: From a Nobel Peace Prize to war on the continent Over the past decade, Europe has been gripped by economic crises, harsh austerity measures, social unrest, and a global pandemic that claimed the lives of more than 2 million people across the continent -
Russia LGBTQ history museum in St Petersburg is shut down A museum devoted to Russia's LGBTQ history in St Petersburg has opened and closed in the space of a few days after Russia's tough new 'gay propaganda' law came into force. -
No Comment Watch: Chinese government starts to loosen strict COVID-19 rules China has ended mandatory COVID-19 testing for many, in an attempt to loosen anti-virus rules and restart the declining economy. -
Tech News Inside NATO’s Cyber Range: How armies prepare against attack and why nations must work together Euronews Next visited NATO’s Cyber Range in Estonia to see how armies are preparing for cyberattacks, including soon-to-be members Sweden and Finland. -
Italy Can cultural diplomacy succeed where politics has failed? A new documentary, 'Erasmus in Gaza' follows the journey of Italian medical student Riccardo Corradini, who was the first European Erasmus student to travel to a war zone when he went to Gaza in 2019. -
No Comment Watch: Nicaraguans celebrate the 'Purisma' amid tensions between Church and State Nicaraguans celebrated the 'Purisma', the Virgin Mary, and the Immaculate Conception. Despite the ongoing crisis between the Church and Daniel Ortega's government, priests distributed bread and sweets -
No Comment Watch: Floods cause chaos in Lisbon Floods caused by heavy rainfall in the Portuguese capital Lisbon caused one death and material damage to buildings and services. -
No Comment Watch: Peruvians protest the removal of President Pedro Castillo Peruvians gathered in Lima on Thursday to demonstrate against the removal of their president, Pedro Castillo, who was accused of attempting a coup. -
Travel News Here’s what Bali’s digital nomads think of new law banning sex before marriage The new laws - which take effect in three years - will apply to locals and tourists alike, with a punishment of up to one year in prison. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 9th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ecotech As floods threaten our cities’ supply chains, are floating farms the solution? A floating farm in the Dutch city of Rotterdam aims to be a climate-adaptive, sustainable alternative to traditional and modern farming. -
Kosovo Sparks fly as Kosovo police increase presence in Serb-majority north The months-long spat has brought tensions between ethnic Serbs and Albanians to unprecedented levels and led to protests, property damage and attacks on police officers. -
United Kingdom UK to ease financial rules in post-Brexit shake-up to boost global clout The government says it's using "Brexit freedoms" to make the UK more competitive. But critics argue the new measures won't offset damage done by leaving the EU. -
Earth News Coca-cola, McDonald’s and Starbucks: Are the world’s biggest brands meeting plastic waste goals? A new report from WWF tracks plastic use from companies like McDonald’s, Coca-Cola and Starbucks. -
Health news A cheap new blood test can detect 14 types of cancer before they spread Researchers in Sweden have found a new way of detecting cancer in its early stages by simply using blood or urine samples. -
A passion for perfumes: One Parisian entrepreneur looks to the Middle East for olfactory inspiration David Benedek's grandparents moved to Paris from Transylvania in the 1950s where they opened their first boutique in the Palais-Royale area. -
World Angola’s diaspora tourism strategy: remembrance and revival There are at least 12 million people in the Americas of Angolan descent, it is estimated. In partnership with Governo de Angola -
Series The magic of Naoshima: Japan's cultural and culinary pearl Opting for a bicycle as your mode of transport allows you discover the small island’s many sculptures, museums, workshops and art galleries -
World News Japan, UK and Italy announce jet fighter partnership The ground-breaking partnership represents Japan’s first major industrial defence collaboration beyond its traditional ally, the United States, since World War Two -
Culture news Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter accused of sexually assaulting a teenager in 2001 Carter is being sued for sexual battery after an alleged incident with a teenage girl in 2001, during the boy band’s Black & Blue concert tour -
Culture news Move over Mickey, the true original Disney cartoon star is back! Oswald the Lucky Rabbit has a new starring role in a short film celebrating 100 years of the Disney company. -
Culture news Who is Japanese fashion billionaire Yusaku Maezawa taking to the Moon with him? The fashion tycoon announced the star-studded eight member space crew over Twitter. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Kremlin critic Ilya Yashin jailed over 'fake news' — and other key developments Here are the new developments to know about on Friday in Russia's war against Ukraine. -
Earth News Carbon capture: UK’s first plant could remove 1.5 million tonnes of CO2 from the air a year It was announced on the same day as a new coal mine was approved in England, but the technology is still unproven. -
My Europe Series Strikes, sackings and surging prices: Teacher anger rages in Hungary "I feel as if our government does not want people to think critically," one teacher told Euronews. "They don't want people to have an academic education ... just go to work, do your job and vote like you are told." -
Europe News Four charged in connection with Qatar corruption scandal at European Parliament European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili was arrested by police on Friday amid an anti-corruption operation. -
Europe News Hydrogen pipeline between Spain and France to be complete by 2030 and cost €2.5 billion Hydrogen pipeline between Spain and France to be complete by 2030 and cost €2.5 billion -
Iran Iran executes its first prisoner convicted for participating in nationwide protests Mohsen Shekari was accused of blocking a street and attacking a member of the security forces in Tehran, according to Iranian state media. For the alleged crimes, Tehran carried out a death sentence against him on Tuesday -
USA NATO: Sweden and Finland very close to joining alliance, Blinken says US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says he’s confident that both NATO candidates Sweden and Finland will become members very soon. But Turkey argues that NATO hopefuls have been too lax in ignoring threats to Turkey from Kurdish militants and other groups that it considers terrorist. -
Tech News US seeks to block Microsoft's €65 billion deal to buy 'Call of Duty' maker Activision Blizzard Regulators say the €65 billion deal, which is also under scrutiny in Europe, could hurt competition in the gaming industry. -
United Kingdom Conservative MP proposes bill to strip Prince Harry and Meghan of royal titles The politician's statements come after the release of a new Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan, chronicling the relationship of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex. -
USA American basktball player Brittney Griner lands in US after prisoners swap After a prisoner swap in Abu Dhabi, US basketball player Brittney Griner is now back in home soil after being exchanged with Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Griner was arrested in February on charges of attempting to smuggle drugs into Russia. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 9th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Cult A beacon of hope for the world: How a light installation is uniting communities in Lyon Scottish artist Craig Morrison collaborates with three cities across Europe and young migrants to create the stunning 'Beacon of Light' sculpture, a project with community and sustainability at its core. -
Europe News Schengen: Romania blasts Austria for 'inexplicable' move to block access to EU's passport-free zone In a high-stakes meeting of interior ministers, Austria was the only country that opposed Romania's accession into Schengen. -
Destinations Croatia is now in the Schengen zone: Here are the best things to eat, see and do on your next visit Kitesurfing, sailing and wine: Why Croatia should be your next trip -
Culture news Qatar artwork enters Guinness World Record book as biggest painting ever made There are a lot of fabulous feats going on at football fields in Qatar right now but take a long look at the painting now officially the world's largest. -
Russia One dead after fire ravages one of Russia's biggest shopping centres Videos posted on social media showed a massive fire as people fled a burning building towards a parking lot. -
Finland Finland considers arms exports to Turkey in return for NATO membership support Finland's defence minister expressed hope that Turkey would promptly ratify his country’s NATO membership, claiming that Helsinki would consider granting arms export permits to Ankara on a case-by-case basis. -
Saudi Arabia 'A new era': China's Xi hails Saudi Arabia visit with new political and trade deals The meeting between the two leaders is being carefully watched by the United States, whose relations with the Gulf-state and the Asian superpower remain highly fractured -
Vatican Ukraine war: Pope Francis cries as he mentions the suffering of Ukrainians during public prayer The Pontiff was applauded by the crowd after breaking down and crying during a public prayer in central Rome, where he called for peace in Ukraine. -
Culture news What is Polari? The secret queer language you don't know you're speaking Spoken mostly by gay men this language is a victim of progress, but some words have survived. -
Culture news The Beautiful Game: How football changed fashion forever In the 70s, football fans in Liverpool started donning trainers and sportswear. Little did they know they'd change the face of fashion across Europe. -
Belgium War shows EU's defence suffering from 'years of under investment' The EU has sent billions in arms and equipment to Ukraine. But this has also exposed shortfalls in supplies among the 27 member states according to the bloc's chief for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy. -
Earth News Europe’s energy crisis in data: Which countries have the best and worst insulated homes? Feeling the cold in the UK? This data on European housing stock explains why. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 9th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News Members of human trafficking network arrested in several European countries Police in Poland, Estonia, Germany, Lithuania and Latvia, coordinated by Europol, have arrested several members of a human smuggling ring using the Belarusian border with Poland to smuggle migrants into Europe. -
Culture news CULTURE RE-VIEW: Remembering the great Margaret Hamilton CULTURE RE-VIEW: Remembering the great Margaret Hamilton -
Culture news BEST OF CULTURE 2022: Day 9 - 'The White Lotus' Season 2 Our Cultural Advent Calendar carries on with today's streaming pick 'The White Lotus', a hilarious hotel-based satire that was back for round two this year, this time in Sicily.