2023-12-05

Health news

Scientists are creating ‘digital twins’ of breast cancer patients

The research programme, involving 13 Spanish institutions, such as hospitals and associations, collects genetic, physiological and behavioural data with wearable devices.

05/12/2023

Tech News

Euroviews. Will EU leaders take up the quantum challenge in front of them?

Quantum computers that can break cryptographic algorithms would have major cybersecurity implications. Although they might only emerge in the next 5-10 years, the threat should be addressed long before this, Lorenzo Pupillo, Valtteri Lipiäinen and Carolina Polito write.

05/12/2023

Experiences

Iconic Harry Potter train at risk of closure due to safety concerns

Jacobite journeys across Scotland’s Glenfinnan Viaduct are in jeopardy next year.

05/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 5th – Evening

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

05/12/2023

Green News

Member states set to dilute proposal for single hydrogen entity

Some countries back independent authority to coordinate planning, development and operation of new hydrogen infrastructure; others want restructured European gas operators’ network to take helm.

05/12/2023

Spain

Two Spanish intelligence agents arrested for leaking information to US

The two agents allegedly provided Washington with operational data classified at the highest level.

05/12/2023

Green News

Trust us to manage climate funds ourselves, Indigenous Peoples ask

Amid lofty climate finance pledges, Indigenous Peoples and local communities are fighting to be involved in decisions about their territories.

05/12/2023

Mobility

This French company has designed an e-bike that doesn’t need a battery

The brainchild of French entrepreneur Adrien Lelièvre, the Pi-Pop e-bike uses a supercapacitor to store energy rather than rely on batteries.

05/12/2023

Business Planet

Europe's SME Assembly: Big ideas for a sustainable economic climate

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Business Planet, we're at the SME Assembly in Bilbao to see how European businesses are weathering the storm of multiple global crises through innovation.

05/12/2023

Eco-Innovation

India builds huge renewable energy park in earthquake-prone marshland

India is building the world's largest renewable energy park. Why are environmentalists concerned?

05/12/2023

Economy

Trading with friends and enemies: The threat of global fragmentation

Euronews sits down with Gita Gopinath, the first deputy managing director of the International Monetary Fund, to talk trade wars, net zero, and national security.

05/12/2023

Tech News

Disinformation scholar accuses Harvard of being influenced by Meta

One of the world's leading experts on social media disinformation has filed a whistleblower disclosure to investigate Meta's influence at Harvard.

05/12/2023

World News

European education slips downward, according to PISA report by OECD

Whilst many Asian countries have shown remarkable improvement in reading and mathematics many European countries have fallen behind in educational standards.

05/12/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Israeli troops shooting at what they say are Hamas targets

The Israeli army releases new images of troops operating on the ground in the Gaza Strip and shooting at what they say are Hamas targets.

05/12/2023

Green News

Euroviews. We have a chance now to create a fair and clean global energy system

The rapid wind down of fossil fuels is important, but it must happen in tandem with the rapid deployment of integrated renewable energy systems that are good for the consumer and the climate, Dan Hamza-Goodacre writes.

05/12/2023

No Comment

WATCH: St Nicholas leads parade through snowy Czech villages

In the Czech Republic, the feast of St Nicholas is celebrated with a procession that dates back centuries. But don't expect this Santa to be accompanied by elves or reindeer. In Wallachia, his companions are much scarier...

05/12/2023

United Kingdom

Arms sales to Israel land UK government in court

Nearly 16,000 people - mostly women and children - have been killed in Gaza so far, with the UN warning of an "even more hellish scenario" yet to come.

05/12/2023

No Comment

WATCH: Greenpeace activists climb oil company building

Watch as Greenpeace activists climbed onto the headquarters of energy giant ENI to raise awareness of deaths potentially linked to climate change.

05/12/2023

Economy

Inflation, weak demand and falling employment weigh on the eurozone

The eurozone economy continued its decline for a sixth consecutive month. Euronews Business looks at why and breaks down the latest figures.

05/12/2023

Culture news

Critics Choice Awards celebrates Black, Latino and AAPI Achievements

The CCA recognised the work of minority figures in film and television ahead of the nominations for the year's awards

05/12/2023

World News

Is your olive oil legal? Theft and fraud rampant across Mediterranean

As demand for olive oil outstrips supply, high prices have caused a boom in illegal activity in olive-growing regions.

05/12/2023

Economy

Germany and Spain see service sector growth despite wages challenge

Euronews Business looks at why the German services sector has performed better than expected in November and what’s holding the Spanish one back.

05/12/2023

Lifestyle

Hermès heir plans to adopt former gardener to share immense fortune

With a fortune estimated between 9 to 10 billion Swiss francs, Puech, who is single and childless, aims to rewrite his will and share a portion of his immense wealth with his former gardener.

05/12/2023

Europe News

'Huge risk' of terrorist attack across EU: Bloc's home affairs chief

The European Union is facing a “huge risk” of terrorist attacks over the Christmas period, the bloc’s home affairs chief warned on Tuesday.

05/12/2023

Australia

Australia and France reset relationship after 'back-stabbing' deal

A new agreement will mean each country can have access to the other's military facilities in the Pacific region and increase joint activities.

05/12/2023

Healthcare

Where in Europe do people see their doctor most often?

The frequency of doctor visits varies significantly across Europe, but data shows people are less likely to get a consultation when nurses play a role.

05/12/2023

Business

Euroviews. Europe must act now to avoid Russia’s plan to corner hydrogen market

Green hydrogen, with its unique properties to store energy and to be produced by wind or in other sustainable fashions, may be part of the solution to Europe’s future energy security, Joseph Hammond writes.

05/12/2023

Europe News

Austria still opposed to Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria

Austria is still firmly opposed to the long-coveted Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria, arguing the passport-free area needs to become "better" before becoming "bigger."

05/12/2023

Economy

Trouble in China? Moody's cuts its credit outlook on rising debt woes

The world's second-largest economy was slowing down even before a crackdown on excessive borrowing in 2020 led to defaults by many property developers.

05/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 5th – Midday

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

05/12/2023