11 December 2023 | Euronews
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France French opposition lawmakers reject government's key immigration bill without debate The government has yet to decide whether to keep pushing for the adoption of the bill intended to strengthen the country’s ability to expel foreigners considered undesirable or withdraw it. -
United Kingdom UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak apologies at COVID inquiry The UK's Covid inquiry unfolds with PM Rishi Sunak taking the stand, expressing deep apologies for those affected by the pandemic. -
Earth News Agriculture ministers reject compromise over GM crop regulation reform The EU Council has rejected a Spanish bid to forge a joint position on a proposed deregulation of genetically modified (GM) crops produced using new genomic techniques (NGTs), with governments voicing concerns over safety, labelling and social acceptance. -
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Tech News Should China’s rapid pace in the space race prompt concerns in Europe? Steel sharpens steel. Great people and great companies throughout history and across the world have taken inspiration even from their fiercest rivals, using them as fuel to keep working hard and improving, Bogdan Gogulan writes. -
Scenes Meet the kid racer pushing the pedals towards Formula One “You can't think of it as a hobby. Karting is life. Eat, sleep, kart, repeat.” -
Europe News Foreign ministers close ranks to slam Hungary's 'deplorable' threats to block EU support for Ukraine Foreign affairs ministers of the European Union have closed ranks to rebuke Hungary for its continued threats to derail the bloc's support for Ukraine. -
Switzerland Swiss police search for gunman who killed two people and injured another Police search for gunman who killed two people and left another injured in the Swiss town of Sion. It is a rare incident for the country. -
Denmark Negative emitters: Denmark leads group of nations aiming to remove more CO2 than they emit Some nations want to remove more pollution than they produce. That will take giving nature a boost. -
Economy What is a fiscal 'kick' and why does Argentina need it? President Javier Milei has promised painful economic "shock therapy" in Argentina, where the inflation is almost 150%. -
Russia Putin commissions two nuclear submarines and says more are to come During a visit to the Sevmash shipbuilding yard, President Putin said both nuclear-powered vessels would soon begin duty in the Pacific. -
Focus After the tsunami: Japan’s fishing communities look to the future The earthquake and tsunami of 2011 hit Japan hard. More than a decade on, Euronews travels to the country’s northeastern Tohoku region to find out how fishing communities are bouncing back. -
Culture news Golden Globe nominations: The ‘Barbenheimer’ effect is not over After scandal plagued years, the Golden Globes are ready for a comeback. Here are the nominees for January’s 81st edition of the awards - with 'Barbie' and 'Oppenheimer' leading the pack, and European cinema shining bright. -
Explore On the Silk Road in Azerbaijan: Learn how the UNESCO-recognised Kelaghayi headscarf is made Kelaghayis are one of the most famous headdresses in the world. And they are still handmade by the few skilled masters who live in Basgal. Another stop on the Silk Road is the historic gem of Sheki, with its beautiful palaces, caravanserais and its tasty Sheki halva. -
Climate America is failing Africa by not taking COP28 seriously Washington's decisions still largely signal the status quo to other nations in the Global North — and if the US is not willing to put its money where its mouth is when it comes to climate finance, then it’s very possible other wealthy nations could follow suit, Abdoulie Ceesay writes. -
Markets Central banks in the spotlight: Why this week is crucial for world markets Monetary policy decisions from some of the world's biggest central banks will take centre stage this week, against a backdrop of global speculation that they are finished with lifting key interest rates. -
Culture news From Barbie to Eurovision, here’s what people Googled most this year Cultural phenomenon ‘Barbenheimer’ topped the global list of Google searches this year, while Eurovision and ChatGPT drew attention across Europe. -
Europe News Brussels welcomes Austria's proposal of 'Air Schengen' for Romania and Bulgaria Austria has softened its veto on the Schengen accession of Romania and Bulgaria by proposing the abolition of border checks at airports. -
Europe News Iran accuses jailed Swedish EU employee of crime punishable by death Iran has accused Swedish EU employee Johan Floderus of spying for Israel and "corruption on earth", a crime that carries the death penalty under Tehran's islamic laws. -
Travel News Missing €750k ring found inside vaccuum cleaner at Ritz Paris hotel The guest had reported the missing ring to the police, suspecting it had been stolen. -
Tech News French AI start-up Mistral reaches unicorn status, marking its place as Europe’s rival to OpenAI Mistral offers companies open-source language models that can be used to launch chatbots and other AI products such as search engines. -
Iran Iran accuses Swedish EU diplomat of conspiring with Israel Floderus is on trial for "corruption on earth", one of the most serious charges in Iran, which carries the death penalty. -
World News The far right is already part of the European mainstream — it’s just high time to finally admit it The far right is not ascendant in the sense that it is banging on the door. It is already in the room and occupying part of the furniture, Tom Junes writes. -
United Kingdom Anguish grows over 'effective ban' on most UK citizens marrying foreign nationals "The government is willing to sacrifice the rights of British citizens who happen to fall in love across borders," one rights advocate told Euronews. -
Georgia Georgians rally for EU candidacy amidst political tensions Georgians march in Tbilisi to support EU candidacy amid President Zourabichvili's call for closer ties, as the nation grapples with opposition accusations of pro-Russia policies and navigates complex relations with Moscow. -
Economy Thousands expected to protest EU austerity measures in Brussels Protesters fear a raft of new EU financial rules could push member states into austerity. -
Culture news European cinema triumphs as LA Film Critics Association names its 2023 winners European cinema is having a great year on an international level. Jonathan Glazer’s 'The Zone of Interest' has been named Best Film of the Year by Los Angeles Film Critics Association, while German actress Sandra Hüller continues her awards sweep with win for Best Actress. -
Art Quirky exhibition of 'Accidentally Wes Anderson' photographs opens in London The Accidentally Wes Anderson Exhibition in South Kensington, London, is the latest manifestation of a social media phenomenon that began six years ago when Wally Koval, a self-proclaimed "nerd" and "Anderson fan-boy," launched an Instagram account with the same name. -
Tech News 'Violating and dehumanising': How AI deepfakes are being used to target women Experts describe the use of a person’s images to create deepfakes using artificial intelligence (AI) without their consent as "dehumanising". -
Europe News Amid high-stakes climate decisions, let's not forget to deal with methane In the dynamic landscape of climate policies, there will be many difficult choices ahead — urgently cutting all methane emissions is not one of them, Michal Kurtyka writes. -
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Culture news Boycott Eurovision? Backlash as Israel approved for participation in 2024 "'United by the music' or united by committing a genocide?" Eurovision faces backlash after Israel approved for 2024 participation. -
Markets Delivery services feel the strain as Christmas rush ramps up A number of delivery services such as Ocado could face glitches as the Christmas rush starts to build up. -
Poland Poland's parliament elects centrist party leader Donald Tusk as prime minister Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki’s government lost a confidence vote in parliament on Monday, ending the rule of his national conservative party after eight years in power. -
Ukraine People flee Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine through dangerous corridors on the frontline Thousands of people flee to Ukraine from territories held by Russia through an unofficial crossing point between the two countries amid a brutal war. -
Netherlands Geert Wilders to find out today if he can become the Netherlands' next PM The Dutch far-right politician will need the support of other parties to form a new coalition government after winning the most seats in parliament at the country’s latest election. -
Culture news Menu signed by Mao Zedong sold for quarter million euros at auction “To hold a menu signed by Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai is to hold a piece of the past..." -
Russia Russian presidential hopeful vows to champion peace, women and a 'humane' country Yekaterina Duntsova, a journalist and lawyer from the Tver region north of Moscow, hopes to force President Vladimir Putin into a run-off in Russia's next presidential vote scheduled for March. -
Culture news French actor Gérard Depardieu under further scrutiny over sexual remarks in new documentary The France 2 documentary claims the number of accusers now stands at 16. -
Earth News 'None of us have had much sleep': Countries urged to phase out fossil fuels on COP28's final days UN officials and activists say negotiators have no time to lose. -
Earth News COP28: Draft agreement 'disappointing', 'insufficient' and 'not adequate', says EU climate chief We're heading into the final hours at the UN climate conference with COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber pushing to finish on time. But can a final deal be agreed that works for everyone? -
Ukraine Russia continues assaults along entire front, warns Ukraine A Ukrainian commander said his country's army was making "necessary decisions" to save lives and ammunition. -
World News Paris Olympics: What's happening to the city's homeless community? The French government has established 10 temporary regional centres to relocate the homeless from the streets of Paris. More than 60 French organisations have condemned it as "social cleansing" and an attempt to boost the city's image ahead of the 2024 Olympics, at the expense of the homeless. -
Israel Israel trying to clear Palestinians from Gaza, claims UN agency head An Israeli government spokesperson called these allegations "outrageous and false". -
Argentina Zelenskyy will meet Biden at the White House amid push for Congress to approve more aid Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to the White House as Joe Biden's administration is stepping up pressure on Congress to provide billions more in aid to Kyiv. -
Sweden Children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accept her Nobel Peace Prize The teenage children of imprisoned Iranian activist Narges Mohammadi accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize in the Norwegian capital on Sunday on behalf of the mother they haven’t seen in years, reading out a speech she penned from a Tehran prison as her medal rested on an empty chair. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: The groundbreaking representation in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner 11 December 1967: Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner is released. The pioneering US film with an interracial romance at the heart of its story. -
Europe Decoded The Hague court wants to probe war crimes in Israel and Gaza. Where does Europe stand? Hopes that war crimes committed in Israel and Gaza can be prosecuted rest on the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC) and its prosecutor, Karim Khan. -
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Economy From chocolate to sex toys: How companies are cashing in on Advent calendars Christmas Advent calendars are evolving beyond chocolate. Companies now offer calendars with elaborate products, from craft beers to books to sex toys, employing a lucrative marketing strategy that not only attracts sales but also helps customers save money during the holiday season.