16 November 2023 | Euronews
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Ukraine EBU investigation uncovers aggressive 'Russification' in occupied Ukraine The European Broadcasting Union Investigative Journalism Network says Moscow has been systematically eradicating Ukrainian identity in illegally annexed eastern territories. Its report said ''breaking or ignoring Russia's rules can make it hard to survive''. -
World News ICJ orders Syria to do all it can to prevent torture The interim order is intended to protect potential victims while the case accusing Syria of breaching the torture convention proceeds through the International Court of Justice, a process likely to take years. -
No Comment Watch: Israel releases footage of raid in Gaza As Israel tightens its hold on northern Gaza, leaders have talked of expanding the ground operation into the south to root out Hamas. -
No Comment Watch: Guatemalan river harbours 3% of the world's plastic waste In Guatemala, most towns and villages have no rubbish collection system. Inhabitants throw their garbage directly into the river or into illegal dumps. -
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No Comment Watch: Durham Cathedral lights up for 2023 Lumiere Festival Hosted in winter time, and free to attend, the festival typically comprises a number of light art installations, as well as illuminating iconic buildings and locations. -
Culture news Russian artist sentenced to 7 years in prison for anti-war messages Sasha Skochilenko was arrested in her native St. Petersburg in April 2022 and charged with spreading false information about the military after replacing price tags with ones that decried Russia's invasion of Ukraine. -
Europe News EU top diplomat calls for civilians to be protected during visit to Israel The European Union's top diplomat on Thursday reiterated from Israel his call for civilian lives in Gaza to be protected as he started a five-day tour of the region. -
Football Now Saudi Pro League: Meet the managers who have made the move It's not just big name players who are moving to the Pro League. -
Cult London's Saatchi Gallery celebrates the vision and legacy of Christo and Jeanne-Claude London’s Saatchi Gallery is hosting two new winter exhibitions. 'Boundless' is a retrospective dedicated to the late artistic duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude, while 'If Not Now, When?' explores the theme of time and the urgency around climate change. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 16th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Watch: Beaujolais Nouveau wine uncorked after midnight in Paris It’s not a grand wine but Beaujolais Nouveau boasts an easy-to-drink-no-fuss attitude with a powerful marketing campaign worldwide. -
Travel News Horse breaks free in plane hold forcing Belgium-bound flight to return to New York According to air traffic control recordings, the horse freed itself within 30 minutes of takeoff. -
Tech News 'Crucial milestone': Sand clouds and water vapour detected in exoplanet's atmosphere Astronomers studied the atmosphere of an exoplanet using the James Webb Space Telescope. -
Focus Riyadh pulls out all the stops in its bid to host World Expo 2030 Riyadh is hoping that huge investment in its infrastructure - from public transport to business, education and the arts - will boost its bid for the World Expo 2030. -
Earth News ‘We have saved our Camemberts’: Wooden boxes saved from recycling rules in last-minute amendment The European Commission has now addressed cheese makers' concerns about the new packaging rules. -
Euronews Witness The Vareš silver mine: A brighter future for Bosnia and Herzegovina? Strategic metals are key for the European Union as it looks to reduce its dependence on Chinese or Russian raw materials. However, a flagship mining project in Bosnia and Herzegovina is stirring anger among some residents. -
Health news Levofloxacin could be a cheap solution to drug-resistant tuberculosis, studies say Levofloxacin demonstrates efficacy in curbing drug-resistant tuberculosis, offering a cost-effective solution with potential global implications. -
Europe News EU Commission faces complaint over microtargeted adverts on child sexual abuse bill The European Commission is facing a legal complaint over its alleged use of "unlawful" microtargeted advertisements on social media platform X, aimed at swaying public opinion in favour of its controversial bill on child sexual abuse. -
Destinations Expats rank the best and worst European cities in 2023 for healthcare, housing and social life Spanish cities dominated the top ten destinations for expats in 2023. -
Business Biden-Xi meeting: These are the biggest takeaways The leaders of the world's largest economies left with friendly words and a set of agreements after their highly anticipated meeting. -
Italy Italy blasted by the European Court of Human Rights for its treatment of migrants The European court ordered Italy to pay a total of €27,000 to the Sudanese migrants in a case going back to 2016. -
Business Burberry feeling the spending squeeze as shares slump British luxury brand Burberry says it probably won't meet its low double-digit revenue growth forecast for the year. -
Culture news Roger Kastel, the artist behind the iconic ‘Jaws’ movie poster, dies aged 92 A great name in the history of cinema is no longer with us... -
Gaza ‘I just want to feel that my children are safe’: Euronews speaks to dual nations still in Gaza Euronews correspondent Nebal Hajjo speaks to a family of dual nations desperate to leave the Gaza Strip. -
Culture news Delays, possible headliners and ticket tips: Glastonbury tickets finally go on sale After an inexplicable delay and amid swirling rumours, the first set of tickets will go on sale for 2024’s Glastonbury Festival tonight. -
Finland Finland to close half of its eastern border crossings after Russia migrant 'malice' The move comes after an uptick in undocumented migrants showing up at Finnish checkpoints. PM Petteri Orpo says they are being "helped, encouraged and organised." -
No Comment Watch: Amnesty International places mock body bags outside White House Paul O’Brien, the Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, said Amnesty organised the demonstration to bring attention to the loss of life across the besieged territory. -
Business Why UBS faces another trial after being found guilty of tax fraud France’s highest court ruled on Wednesday that a new trial should be held over a €1.8 billion ($1.95 billion) fine against UBS for allegedly promoting illegal banking services and money laundering in the country. -
Tech News European leaders at risk of ‘blackmail, hacking and compromise’ due to trade in data - report The report from the Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) highlights how an advertising technology present in almost all websites and apps, distributes sensitive data about EU leaders and personnel that could leave them vulnerable to bad actors. -
Earth News Paris, Münster, Milan: Which European cities are doing the most for climate change? A new ranking has given 22 European cities the highest score for their transparency and bold climate action. -
No Comment Watch: hissing fissures and gaping cracks in abandoned town over fears volcano could erupt Residents of Grindavik had to leave their homes in a hurry last Saturday and have only been allowed back once, under police escort, to collect valuables. -
Spain Pedro Sánchez officially elected as Spanish Prime Minister Spanish deputies voted in Sánchez for a second term by 179 votes to 171. Only right-wing opposition lawmakers voted against him. -
Culture news Gwyneth Paltrow viral ski trial to debut as a musical in London in December “Gwyneth Goes Skiing” - which is based on the infamous court trial between Gwyneth Paltrow and Terry Sanderson that took place earlier this year – will debut in December. It’s already taken a piste of our hearts. -
Business Thousands of Starbucks employees strike over work conditions Thousands of Starbucks workers are going on a one-day strike, Euronews Business looks at why. -
Ecotech Infrared cameras enable this Swedish factory to sort more plastic than anywhere else in the world Hailed as a ‘game changer’, the site is big enough to receive all plastic packaging waste generated from Swedish households. -
Germany German police swoop on Hezbollah-supporting 'extremists' Authorities are cracking down on supporters of Islamist groups after a rise in public antisemitism. -
Culture news 'The Crown' returns for the first part of its final series The hotly anticipated final series of Netflix drama ‘The Crown’ has released its first four episodes. -
World News President Zelenskyy welcomes Britain's new foreign secretary David Cameron to Kyiv The former British Prime Minister made a surprise return to government in Monday's cabinet reshuffle. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 16th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News The EU wants to make facial recognition history — but it must be done for the right reasons Whilst civil rights activists have long called for an outright ban, certain EU lawmakers may see the AI Act as an opportunity to claim that they are doing the (human) right(s) thing — and actually doing the opposite, Ella Jakubowska writes. -
Tech News ‘My concerns are more about people, institutions than the tech’: Signal’s Meredith Whittaker on AI Signal president Meredith Whittaker spoke to Euronews Next about Europe’s regulation of AI, privacy, and mental health in this new age of artificial intelligence (AI). -
Art Ai Weiwei London exhibition 'effectively cancelled’ over Israel social media post Chinese dissident and artist Ai Weiwei has said his new exhibition at the Lisson Gallery in London has been cancelled after he posted comments on social media referencing the Israel Hamas war. -
Tech News TikTok joins Meta in appealing against EU gatekeeper status Under the Digital Markets Act, companies with more than 45 million monthly active users and a market capitalisation of €75 billion are considered gatekeepers providing a core platform service. -
Economy Netherlands unemployment rises but remains EU’s lowest The Dutch unemployment rate slightly increased in the third trimester of 2023. Nevertheless, it remains one of the lowest in the European Union. -
Culture news Somersaults, pogo jumps and two-wheel stunts for Guinness World Records Day Thrill seekers around the world attempted - and broke - a range of Guinness World Records ahead of Guinness World Record Day on Thursday. -
Culture news Roger Waters reportedly denied hotel stays in South America over antisemitism allegations “They do it because I believe in human rights, and I speak openly about the genocide of the Palestinian people.” -
Europe News Brussels allows use of glyphosate across EU for 10 more years after member states fail to reach deal The European Commission announced on Thursday that it is approving the use of the controversial chemical substance glyphosate across the European Union for another decade after member states failed to reach an agreement. -
Culture news Watch: Daniel Radcliffe helps tell the story of the Harry Potter stuntman severely injured on set 'David Holmes: The Boy Who Lived', now streaming on HBO Max, examines what happened after Radcliffe’s stunt double was paralysed while filming 'Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1'. -
Markets How a dark fleet of ships is helping Russia evade oil sanctions A dark fleet, untraceable operators, and discounts helped Russian oil trade flow despite Western sanctions in the last 18 months. -
Culture news Conservative Muslims in Indonesia protest Coldplay concert over the band's LGBTQ+ support Protests and demonstrations have taken place in Jakarta over British band Coldplay's LGBTQ+ support. -
Earth News Lobbying undermines climate pledges of more than half the world's top companies, report reveals Though companies are keen to make net-zero commitments, their policy-influencing actions often contradict them, a new analysis has found. -
Tech News US adopts rules to eliminate 'digital discrimination' for communities with poor internet access The new rules allow US regulators to examine whether an internet service provider knowingly discriminated against a community in how it built, upgraded or maintained internet access. -
Cult Month of European Film takes place in more than 70 theatres across the region For the next month, more than 70 theatres will showcase films to highlight and celebrate the diversity of Europe's cinema. -
Lifestyle ‘Nothing good ever comes from thinking realistically’: Why Gen-Z is going 'delulu' Going 'delulu' is Gen-Z's latest answer to manifesting what you want out of life - but is there any truth to it? -
Destinations Don’t like clubbing? Discover Ibiza’s quiet side with water sports, sunsets and history While Ibiza is known all over the world for its legendary partying culture, there’s another, quieter side to this beautiful island for those who don’t love clubbing - or just need a break from it. -
Gaza Gaza phone and internet services collapse, IDF hospital raid continues The latest developments from the Israel Hamas war. -
USA Presidents Joe Biden and Xi Jinping declare a more open US-China dialogue after four-hour talks The talks took place at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, California, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference. -
Culture news UNESCO celebrates World Philosophy Day What makes you, you? Will AI ever be as real as a person? These are the questions proving why UNESCO World Philosophy Day matters. -
Culture news Kurt Cobain’s cigarettes up for auction - “Maybe the most expensive packet of cigarettes ever’ How much would you pay for Kurt Cobain’s cigarettes? -
Sweden Sweden ordered to apologise to Tornedalian minority community for historical abuses A Truth and Reconciliation Commission has made a series of recommendations of how to strengthen the Tornedalian culture and language. -
Health news New study draws link between insecticide exposure and lower sperm concentration in men A systematic review of 25 studies conducted over almost 50 years indicated a strong association between pesticides that are commonly found in food and lower sperm concentrations. -
Food and Drink Culture Re-View: How the third Thursday of November became Beaujolais Nouveau day in France 16 November: Happy Beaujolais Nouveau day! -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 16th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Israel An SMS message from Hamas: Israeli man reveals fate of kidnapped relatives Israeli national Gil Dickmann is leading a group whose family members are being held hostage by Hamas militants in the Gaza Strip. The group is demanding the UN secures their release. He explained to Euronews correspondent, Shona Murray, how he learned the fate of his murdered aunt. -
Business Beaujolais Nouveau: Bad wine, good for business? The latest harvest’s first bottles of Beaujolais wine are sold from the third Thursday of November. The young and ‘new’ red wine had long suffered from a reputation of poor quality, but it has improved remarkably in recent years - without offsetting the festive side of the event. -
The Cube Fact-check: Have pro-Palestine protesters been spotted brandishing Islamic State flags in Europe? Some social media users are accusing pro-Palestine demonstrators of sympathising with the terrorist group Islamic State (IS). However, most of these flags represent the Shahada, a declaration of faith in Islam. -
Markets Europe energy crisis: Have natural gas prices peaked? Europe's energy crisis continues to impact consumers as the volatile oil and gas markets remain under pressure from current conflicts and a weak global economy, Osama Rizvi writes.