2023-11-15

Spain

Spain's leader defends amnesty deal for Catalan separatists

Spain’s acting Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez on Wednesday defended his controversial amnesty deal for Catalonia’s separatists in parliament a day before the Socialist leader seeks the endorsement of the chamber to form a new government.

15/11/2023

Europe News

Eva Kaili's lawyers ask EU parliament to probe immunity breach

Lawyers representing Eva Kaili have asked the European Parliament to investigate whether her parliamentary immunity was violated as part of investigations into the so-called Qatargate cash-for-influence scandal.

15/11/2023

Tech News

Microsoft develops two new computer chips to offset high cost of AI

The tech giant won’t be putting its new chips on the market but will instead use them to power the AI capabilities of its subscription software services and Azure cloud computing.

15/11/2023

Culture news

Pussy Riot protest at Indiana State Capitol in US with a giant vulva

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova led the protest art action GOD SAVE ABORTION at Indiana’s Supreme Court, to fight for reproductive rights.

15/11/2023

Nature

Wolf cull begins in Estonia despite conservation fears

Concerns have been raised that the science behind the cull is shaky, and that killing wolves may drive them to harmful behaviours against humans.

15/11/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 15th – Evening

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

15/11/2023

Russia

Woman goes on trial over bombing that killed Russian blogger

Darya Trepova faces up to 30 years in prison if convicted - but denies being knowingly involved in the incident which killed prominent military blogger Vladlen Tatarsky and injured 52 others.

15/11/2023

Poland

Poland in talks with Ukraine over trucker border crossing dispute

Polish truckers are in talks with Ukrainian officials over unregulated border crossings that they say have affected their business since Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

15/11/2023

Travel News

Polish street cat beloved by tourists rehomed after too many treats

Gacek the cat first rose to fame in 2020 after being featured in a video that has since amassed over five million views.

15/11/2023

France

New Caledonia independence party suggests 'international mediation'

The question of the French Pacific region's constitutional future remains far from settled despite three referendums.

15/11/2023

Tech News

EU asks Amazon for information on measures to stop illegal products

The request comes under the new Digital Services Act (DSA) that requires large technology companies to comply with requirements that aim to protect consumers.

15/11/2023

France

State of emergency declared in parts of France after flooding

The regions of Pas-de-Calais and Haute-Savoie have been particularly badly affected, with thousands forced to evacuate and many still without electricity or heating.

15/11/2023

Travel News

From Rome to the slopes: Italy’s new night train starts next month

Italy wants tourists to ‘rediscover its riches’ in a sustainable way, with more train routes planned from Milan and Genoa next year.

15/11/2023

Tech News

Printed robots with bones, ligaments, and tendons a step closer

Researchers at ETH Zurich, in collaboration with Inkbit 3D, have pioneered 3D printing of soft robots with artificial bones, ligaments, and tendons.

15/11/2023

Culture news

Leonardo DiCaprio: Birthday rap draws ‘Succession’ comparisons

Leonardo DiCaprio - sorry, L to the OG - and his birthday rapping efforts have been likened to Kendall Roy’s in ‘Succession’. Which is a bit harsh.

15/11/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Spectacular festive light show twinkles at London's Kew Gardens

As the sun goes down, a festive light show is illuminating London's Kew Gardens.

15/11/2023

Qatar 365

Reaching new heights: Qatar eyes up international basketball glory

In partnership with Media City

In this episode, we discover Qatar’s bouncing basketball scene and find out how the country is going for glory with its youth team, the professional league, and even on the international stage.

15/11/2023

Health news

UK health experts recommend chickenpox vaccine for kids

Most people catch chickenpox in childhood and tend to have a mild illness, but it can also occur in adults who have not previously been infected and tends to be more severe.

15/11/2023

Europe News

'Tinder for jobs': Brussels unveils plan to match migrants and EU jobs

The European Commission has tabled plans for a new platform to match migrants with job offers across the bloc as concerns mount over an increasingly tight EU labour market.

15/11/2023

Culture news

Who is Esther McVey and what does ‘anti-woke’ mean anyway?

The British government’s brutal cabinet reshuffle has reintroduced Esther McVey, a minister without a portfolio who will be tasked with combating ‘wokery’. But what does that mean, and how are culture wars at the heart of the Tory leadership’s electoral tactics?

15/11/2023

Economy

Why is Denmark being tasked with blocking Russian oil tankers?

Copenhagen's mission will be backed by laws that allow states to inspect ships suspected of posing an environmental threat.

15/11/2023

Notes From The Usa

Austin, Texas: the live music capital of the world

In partnership with Brand USA

Known as the live music capital of the world, Austin is a must-see for melody lovers and also foodies.

15/11/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Barbers give free haircuts to displaced Gazans in Rafah

A group of barbers in the Gaza strip are giving free haircuts to displaced Palestinians.

15/11/2023

No Comment

WATCH: US demonstrators ahead of President Xi Jinping arrival

Hundreds of protesters clashed Tuesday afternoon ahead of President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival to San Francisco.

15/11/2023

Healthcare

France debates amendment on biomedicine substitution in pharmacies

An amendment is being debated on whether pharmacies can substitute approved replacements for biological medicines, but patient organisations have raised concerns.

15/11/2023

Europe News

Italy-Albania migration deal falls 'outside' EU law, says Commissioner

The deal struck between Italy and Albania to outsource the processing of asylum claims is not in breach of EU law because it falls "outside" EU law, says European Commissioner Ylva Johansson.

15/11/2023

Europe News

Brussels cuts EU growth forecast again to just 0.6% this year

Europe's economy will grow less than originally predicted, according to the European Commission's latest forecast.

15/11/2023

Economy

Time to buy a house? UK prices are falling, rents are sky-high

House prices in the UK fell compared to last year, the first time since 2012, according to official data.

15/11/2023

Culture news

How F1's roaring engines are inspiring a musical revolution

The upcoming Las Vegas Grand Prix event will feature a fusion of music and motorsport, with artists like will.i.am, J Balvin and Kylie Minogue performing at various events.

15/11/2023

Travel News

Angkor Wat: Cambodia criticised for evictions at popular tourist site

The Cambodian government have been seeking to boost tourism at the heritage site since the pandemic lull.

15/11/2023