2023-12-08

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WATCH: Buddha statues at Japan's Horyuji Temple get their yearly clean

The annual cleaning ritual began about 30 years ago after the temple received the UNESCO World Heritage stamp of approval.

08/12/2023

United Kingdom

UK paid £240m for blocked Rwanda asylum deal amid more party divisions

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.

08/12/2023

Culture news

Belgian title Baldur's Gate 3 dominates The Game Awards 2023

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.

08/12/2023

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WATCH: Displaced Palestinians suffer from cold temperatures

WATCH: Displaced Palestinians suffer cold temperatures and lack of infrastructure

08/12/2023

World News

Euroviews. 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.

08/12/2023

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.

08/12/2023

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.

08/12/2023

The Cube

Was Pope Francis spotted wearing an LGBTQ+ coloured cross?

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.

08/12/2023

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.

08/12/2023

Culture news

Adele receives prestigious award 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.

08/12/2023

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

08/12/2023

Tech News

Meta rolls out end-to-end encryption 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.

08/12/2023

Climate

How did children in Colombia capture climate change on film?

Wayuu youth are suffering due to climate-driven drought. These photos show the world the challenges they face.

08/12/2023

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.

08/12/2023

Travel News

Paris: Notre Dame set to reopen one year from today

The Parisian icon is set to reopen five years after the disastrous fire.

08/12/2023

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.

08/12/2023

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.

08/12/2023

Earth News

COP28: What happened on day 8 of the UN climate conference?

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?

08/12/2023

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.

08/12/2023

Culture news

Film of the Week: 'Maestro' - a masterful Leonard Bernstein biopic

A rich and sensitive biopic is rare. All the more reason to not miss out on 'Maestro'.

08/12/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: Lennon's legacy endures 43 years after his death

8 December 1980: John Lennon is murdered

08/12/2023

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.

08/12/2023