8 December 2023 | Euronews
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Europe News Member states and MEPs strike deal on EU AI Act after drawn-out, intense talks Member states and the European Parliament have reached a preliminary deal on the AI Act, the world's first attempt to regulate the fast-evolving technology in a comprehensive, ethics-based manner. -
France Six French teens convicted for their roles in the killing of teacher Samuel Paty Six French teenagers were handed brief or suspended prison terms for their role in the killing of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020. They testified that they didn’t know the teacher would be killed. -
Europe News State of the Union: Antisemitism rises, low COP28 expectations & EU-China summit The war between Israel and Hamas continues to poison the atmosphere in our societies, with the number of hate crimes rising to alarming levels. -
World News 'I thought it was the end': Russia steps up missile attacks across Ukraine Moscow launched deadly strikes at Kyiv, Kherson and Kharkiv, while Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said the prospect of peace talks on Ukraine's terms was "totally unrealistic." -
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Travel News UK to relax post-Brexit entry rules for students travelling from France on school trips Plans have been announced to ease travel restrictions for French pupils coming to the UK on school trips. -
Climate Powered by wind and water: The Canary Island proving it is possible to run on renewables The smallest of the Canary Islands has achieved a record of only using wind and water power for 28 consecutive days. -
World Presidents of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan share their views on economic strategy and geopolitics Is peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan achievable? How does Kazakhstan view relations with Russia? The presidents of Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan discuss economic and geopolitical strategies in an exclusive interview with Euronews. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 8th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Euronews Witness Will North Macedonia be able to quit coal? North Macedonia is bathed in sunlight, so, phasing out coal should be easy. But because of the energy crisis, the exact opposite is currently happening: ancient coal-fired power plants are blowing huge amounts of toxic emissions into the air and new lignite mines are even being opened up. -
3 major trends that will impact the tech workforce in 2024 If the explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) in 2023 shows anything, it's hard to predict what a year has in store but these trends will certainly have an impact. -
Culture news Holy host: Emmanuel Macron invites Pope Francis to grand reopening of restored Notre Dame in 2024 During his visit, Macron revealed plans for a contest inviting artists to design six new stained-glass windows for the cathedral and also paid homage to Gen. Jean-Louis Georgelin, who previously oversaw the reconstruction and died in August. -
Israel The Red Cross is failing Jews again We, whose people were decimated in the Holocaust, and who watched as our people were butchered and dragged off to hell, look to the ICRC to do the right thing. In our eyes, this might be your last chance, Robert Singer writes. -
Travel News 'Black level’ alert could see streets shut down in Madrid due to Christmas holiday overcrowding A year’s increase of tourism in Spain ends with Madrid activating a black level measure for the influx of visitors to the city over the festive season. -
Portugal Exclusive: Poll shows Portuguese voters back early elections amid government corruption scandal Portuguese voters will head to the polls on 10 March to vote in early elections triggered by a government corruption scandal. -
United Kingdom 'Tearing this nation apart': Coastal erosion tears away homes in eastern England Coastal communities across the UK and Europe face an uncertain future, as climate change speeds up erosion. In England, the region of East Anglia is already suffering the consequences. -
Culture news Pompeii archaeologists unearth disturbing bakery-prison where slaves and donkeys were exploited The finding aligns with the harrowing accounts of second-century AD writer Apuleius, whose Metamorphoses IX 11-13 describes the backbreaking labour endured by men, women, and animals in ancient mills and bakeries. -
Markets Alphabet shares on a high as Gemini AI model makes its debut Google’s parent company Alphabet’s shares rose sharply on Thursday, after it unveiled its new Gemini AI model. -
Earth News Belgian PM downplays talk of environment policy pause Prime Minister Alexander De Croo committed to the EU's broader environmental agenda as Belgium prepares to chair the EU Council, despite his renewed call to focus efforts on climate change -
Markets Weekly markets wrap: Luxury stocks lead gains as energy slumps Euronews Business looks at which European stocks made impressive moves this week and which were lagging behind. -
Economy How EU countries could cut off the remaining Russian gas imports A new proposal would make it easier for EU member states to phase out Russian gas completely. -
Economy German inflation fall boosts hope of European Central Bank rate cut Inflation in Germany eased more than expected in November, according to official data released on Friday. -
No Comment WATCH: Israeli soldiers celebrate Hanukkah from their military base This year’s holiday comes as many Jewish people feel traumatised by Hamas’ deadly 7 October attack on Israel that killed 1,200 people. -
Art 'A moment of conviviality': Lyon shines brightly in centuries old light festival Lyon's annual Fête des Lumières festival includes illuminating works from artists placed throughout pedestrianised areas of the city. -
Albania Flares, fires and barricades: Why Albania's opposition party likes to protest in parliament Flares ignite dissent as the opposition battles against allegations of corruption, risking the nation's political future in a high-stakes clash with the ruling Socialists. -
Tech News Can quantum computers really accelerate the path to net zero? On its own, quantum computing cannot achieve net zero or "solve" climate change. But, if we work together, we can use this technology to enable breakthrough green innovations, Ashley Montanaro writes. -
Russia Putin says he had 'no other choice' than to run for president An announcement on whether he would run in upcoming elections had long been expected from Russia's leader. -
wellbeing This year's EU happiness index is out. Where does your country place? The top spot has been held by Austria while German citizens are far less happy than before, according to new EU data. -
Tech News Elon Musk’s ChatGPT rival Grok is being rolled out to premium X users. What's it like? One of the features of Grok is to "roast" yourself based on your recent posts on X. Here’s what else we know about it. -
Space Rare 4 billion-year-old solar system discovered where planets are still orbiting in perfect sync The remarkable discovery hints that the solar system has remained undisturbed since it was formed more than four billion years ago. -
Decade of action: Panasonic Energy to quadruple production levels and halve its carbon footprint Panasonic Energy, a global leader in battery vehicle technology, is on track to quadruple current production levels of its high-capacity lithium-ion batteries by 2031 as the demand for battery electric vehicles (EVs) soars in markets around the world. -
No Comment WATCH: Buddha statues at Horyuji Temple in Japan receive annual cleaning The annual cleaning ritual began about 30 years ago after the temple received the UNESCO World Heritage stamp of approval. -
United Kingdom UK paid £240 million for blocked asylum deal as party divisions persist UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has doubled down in efforts to implement his governments blocked plan to send asylum-seekers to Rwanda, despite deep divisions and steep financial cost. -
Culture news Belgian title Baldur's Gate 3 dominates The Game Awards 2023, winning six prizes The Larian Studios game picked up six awards, including GOTY, best RPG and best multiplayer. Alan Wake II, by Finnish studio Remedy, won the awards for best direction and narrative. -
No Comment WATCH: Displaced Palestinians suffer cold temperatures and lack of infrastructure WATCH: Displaced Palestinians suffer cold temperatures and lack of infrastructure -
World News The demon of irredentism is back with a vengeance Geopolitical atavism has become fashionable, politically expedient and unchecked by the major powers who are either distracted or complicit. Today the globe is pockmarked with latent or current irredentist disputes, Mark Medish and Alex Rondos write. -
Markets Post-Brexit financial reforms a dud, says parliamentary committee The UK Treasury promised to boost the competitiveness of the country's financial sector post-Brexit. One year on, MPs say these "big promises" are undelivered. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 8th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
The Cube Did Pope Francis wear a rainbow cross to express support for the LGTBQ+ community? A photograph of Pope Francis wearing a multicoloured cross has caused quite a controversy online with many believing this signals the Catholic Church is going back on its historic stance anti-LGBTQ+ stance. The Cube took a closer look at these claims. -
Economy EU fiscal deal: France and Germany at odds on investment spending After a long night in Brussels, EU finance ministers haven't sealed the deal on a new fiscal framework. -
Culture news Adele praises influential women after being honoured at THR's Women in Entertainment gala Adele and actor Kerry Washington were honoured at this year's star-studded Women in Entertainment gala, presented by Lifetime. -
Europe News Spain’s Nadia Calviño wins fight to head EU Investment Bank The finance minister’s victory over Denmark’s Margrethe Vestager comes after months of wrangling -
Tech News Meta begins rolling out end-to-end encryption for calls and messages on Facebook Messenger Meta's CEO Mark Zuckerberg first promised to bring encryption to all the company's platforms in 2019 after a string of high profile scandals. -
Climate Indigenous children in Colombia were given cameras to capture climate change. Here are their photos Wayuu youth are suffering due to climate-driven drought. These photos show the world the challenges they face. -
Greece Mob of Greek volleyball fans severely injure riot police Football in Greece is plagued by endemic fan violence, which often spreads to other sports, such as basketball and volleyball. -
Travel News Paris’s Notre Dame cathedral to reopen to the public in 2024 after devastating fire The Parisian icon is set to reopen five years after the disastrous fire. -
Economy Why are Gen X workers in the UK so pessimistic about retirement? Those born between 1965 and 1980 expect to be working for longer as they miss out on pension benefits enjoyed by their parents. -
Gaza Situation in Gaza 'beyond imaginable', warns WHO More than 17,000 people - mostly women and children - have been killed in the besieged Palestinian enclave. -
Earth News COP28: Negotiations resume as countries push towards a final deal at the UN climate summit Delegates are back from a rest day in Dubai. Can countries find common ground on a deal to phase out or phase down fossil fuels? -
Culture news Cultural digest: The best things to see and do in Europe this week Lyon in lights, Timothée Chalamet's 'Wonka', Nicki Minaj's birthday album and dogs with jobs - here's what to enjoy in Europe this week. -
Culture news Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Maestro' - Bradley Cooper's masterful Leonard Bernstein biopic A rich and sensitive biopic is rare. All the more reason to not miss out on 'Maestro'. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: 43 years after his death, John Lennon's enduring legacy 8 December 1980: John Lennon is murdered -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 8th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.