2023-11-07

Travel News

US train travel could get easier under Biden re-election pledge

‘Finally, we’re getting it done,’ the President said at an event to showcase the busy Northeast Corridor investments.

07/11/2023

Spain

Spain's socialist HQ attacked for second night in Madrid

Protests turned ugly as thousands gathered to display their discontent at prime minister Pedro Sanchez's amnesty talks with Catalan nationalist parties.

07/11/2023

Business Planet

EU network helps Greek textiles firm push the boundaries of innovation

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Business Planet, we speak to the co-founders of Pepper Vally, an innovative textiles company near Athens, which is reaping the rewards of an EU-funded support network helping SMEs step up to the next level and expand abroad.

07/11/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 7th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

07/11/2023

Ukraine

Black Sea battle: drones and long-range missiles target Russia's fleet

Russia claims to have foiled Ukrainian drone attacks on Tuesday, but pictures of a damaged corvette from an earlier hit have been accurately geolocated.

07/11/2023

Germany

Germany agrees on stricter measures to curb migration

The number of new asylum applications for the year to date was around 73% higher at the end of September than in the same period last year.

07/11/2023

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Vigils in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv to mark one month since Hamas attack

The people of Jerusalem and Tel Aviv held vigils to remember the victims of the 7 October Hamas attack and mark one month since the war began.

07/11/2023

Culture news

Jon Voight slams daughter Angelina Jolie's 'lies' on Israel Hamas war

Angelina Jolie’s father Jon Voight has slammed his estranged daughter’s views on the Israel Hamas war and accused her of spreading “lies” on social media.

07/11/2023

Poland

Polish solider shoots Syrian refugee after 'tripping' - reports

Prosecutors have called the incident on the Belarus border an "unfortunate accident".

07/11/2023

Travel News

France to cancel thousands of flights for air traffic control upgrade

Thousands of flights are being cancelled at Paris’ main airports in January and February while France upgrades its air traffic control systems.

07/11/2023

Europe News

Gaza aid must 'scale up enormously' through more entry points, EU says

The European Commissioner for Humanitarian Aid warned on Tuesday that support for civilians in Gaza must be stepped up "enormously," urging all parties to open other entry points into the Palestinian enclave.

07/11/2023

Portugal

Portuguese PM António Costa resigns over corruption scandal

The Public Prosecutor's Office announced Tuesday it was investigating Costa and several members of his cabinet for alleged crimes of prevarication, active and passive corruption, and influence peddling.

07/11/2023

United Kingdom

The King's speech: Charles sets out British government's programme

Under the British constitution, parliament is officially opened by the monarch, who reads a speech written and prepared by the ruling party. Parliament is sitting again after its summer recess.

07/11/2023

Business

UBS shares up by 4% despite $785 million loss following Credit Suisse

UBS shares were up by 4% as the Swiss banking giant cut costs faster than expected while moving forward with its merger with rival Credit Suisse.

07/11/2023

Culture news

Movember turns 20: An explainer on the moustache charity fundraiser

Here's our definitive guide to everything you need to know about the initiative this November

07/11/2023

Business

Italy police seize €779 million from Airbnb in tax probe

Italy's financial police on Monday seized over €779 million from online accommodation service Airbnb for alleged tax evasion.

07/11/2023

Europe News

Italy-Albania migration deal must follow EU rules, says Brussels

The European Commission has issued a tepid response to the migration deal struck between Italy and Albania, simply warning it must comply with EU and international law.

07/11/2023

Space

Revealed: ESA releases first stunning images from the Euclid telescope

In newly released images from its Euclid telescope, the European Space Agency (ESA) has offered a glimpse of never-seen-before distant galaxies.

07/11/2023

Culture news

The Beatles: New No. 1 record incoming - with more songs on the way?

The Beatles’ “final” song is on track to top the singles chart after outselling the rest of the top five combined in its opening weekend. But could more songs be on the way?

07/11/2023

Poland

Poland: Truckers protest against unfair competition from Ukraine

Polish truck drivers are protesting against what they see as unfair competition from their Ukrainian colleagues. The EU scrapped entry permits to help Ukraine, following the beginning of Russia's war.

07/11/2023

Culture news

'Love always wins': Arnold Schwarzenegger honoured by Holocaust Museum

The Holocaust Museum LA presented actor, professional bodybuilder and former California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger with the Award of Courage on Monday night for his work as a "longtime advocate against antisemitism and bigotry."

07/11/2023

Israel

WATCH: Israeli soldiers fire artillery into Gaza

One month after the 7 October Hamas militant group attack on Israel, the IDF responded with continuous heavy shelling into the Gaza Strip, home to 2.5 million Palestinians.

07/11/2023

wellbeing

These 8 healthy habits could slow down ageing by up to 6 years

Following a checklist of eight healthy metrics could reduce your biological age, according to an extensive new analysis.

07/11/2023

Tech News

Everything you need to know about OpenAI’s upgrades

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman revealed his vision for the tech powering ChatGPT, which has more than 100 million weekly active users.

07/11/2023

Culture news

200 year-old French love letters opened for the first time

Once forgotten in the British military archives, the 200-year-old love letters finally saw the light of day, thanks to a Cambridge University professor.

07/11/2023

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WATCH: Israeli families mark month of mourning since war began

Photographs of Israelis taken hostage by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are projected on the walls of Jerusalem's Old City.

07/11/2023

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WATCH: Palestinian first responders in Khan Younes after Israeli hit

Palestinian rescuers check debris and search for victims after Israeli bombardment in Khan Yunis in the southern Gaza Strip.

07/11/2023

Business

Nintendo profits jump after boost from Super Mario movie

Nintendo reported an 18% rise in net profit for its first fiscal half on Tuesday, as sales continued to get a boost from its hit Super Mario movie and the popularity of its software for various new video games.

07/11/2023

Europe Decoded

Israel-Hamas war: Fake Mossad account creates online confusion

Since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas, fake accounts have been popping up impersonating government entities. The latest one causing confusion and spreading disinformation is one pretending to be the Israeli national intelligence agency, Mossad.

07/11/2023

Europe News

Ukraine braces itself for report on EU membership bid

The EU will on Wednesday publish a report on Ukraine's fulfillment of key demands in order to become a member of the bloc. If it has met the criteria it can move to formal accession talks.

07/11/2023