2022-12-09

Health news

Cheap new 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.

09/12/2022

Partner content

A passion for perfumes: BDK Parfums launches new fragrance in Dubai

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

David Benedek's grandparents moved to Paris from Transylvania in the 1950s where they opened their first boutique in the Palais-Royale area.

09/12/2022

World

Angola’s diaspora tourism strategy: remembrance and revival

In partnership with Governo de Angola

There are at least 12 million people in the Americas of Angolan descent, it is estimated. In partnership with Governo de Angola

09/12/2022

People

The magic of Naoshima: Japan's cultural and culinary pearl

In partnership with JNTO

Opting for a bicycle as your mode of transport allows you discover the small island’s many sculptures, museums, workshops and art galleries

09/12/2022

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

09/12/2022

Culture news

Backstreet Boys singer Nick Carter accused of sexual assault

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

09/12/2022

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.

09/12/2022

Culture news

Who's heading to the Moon with a Japanese fashion billionaire?

The fashion tycoon announced the star-studded eight member space crew over Twitter.

09/12/2022

Ukraine

Kremlin critic jailed over 'fake news', and other key war developments

Here are the new developments to know about on Friday in Russia's war against Ukraine.

09/12/2022

Green News

UK’s first carbon capture plant could start pulling in CO2 by 2027

It was announced on the same day as a new coal mine was approved in England, but the technology is still unproven.

09/12/2022

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."

09/12/2022

Europe News

Four charged in connection with Qatar corruption scandal at Brussels

European Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili was arrested by police on Friday amid an anti-corruption operation.

09/12/2022

Europe News

Hydrogen pipeline between Spain and France to be complete by 2030

Hydrogen pipeline between Spain and France to be complete by 2030 and cost €2.5 billion

09/12/2022

Iran

Iran executes its first prisoner convicted due to 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

09/12/2022

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.

09/12/2022

Tech News

US seeks to block Microsoft's takeover of 'Call of Duty' maker

Regulators say the €65 billion deal, which is also under scrutiny in Europe, could hurt competition in the gaming industry.

09/12/2022

United Kingdom

Conservative MP proposes bill to strip Harry and Meghan of 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.

09/12/2022

USA

American basktball player 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.

09/12/2022

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.

09/12/2022

Cult

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.

09/12/2022

Europe News

Romania blasts Austria for 'inexplicable, unjustified' Schengen veto

In a high-stakes meeting of interior ministers, Austria was the only country that opposed Romania's accession into Schengen.

09/12/2022

Destinations

Croatia: What to eat, drink and do in 'the land of a thousand islands'

Kitesurfing, sailing and wine: Why Croatia should be your next trip

09/12/2022

Culture news

Qatar artwork enters Guinness World Records as biggest painting ever

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.

09/12/2022

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.

09/12/2022

Finland

Finland mulls arms exports to Turkey 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.

09/12/2022

Saudi Arabia

'A new era': China's Xi hails Saudi Arabia visit

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

09/12/2022

Vatican

'A defeat for humanity': Pope cries during prayer over Ukraine war

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.

09/12/2022

Culture news

Drag, zhoosh, troll: did you know you're speaking Polari?

Spoken mostly by gay men this language is a victim of progress, but some words have survived.

09/12/2022

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.

09/12/2022

Belgium

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.

09/12/2022