2023-12-11

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 11th – Midday

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

11/12/2023

Culture news

Boycott Eurovision? Backlash as Israel approved for 2024 Song Contest

"'United by the music' or united by committing a genocide?" Eurovision faces backlash after Israel approved for 2024 participation.

11/12/2023

Markets

How ready are these delivery services for Christmas?

A number of delivery services such as Ocado could face glitches as the Christmas rush starts to build up.

11/12/2023

Poland

Poland's parliament elects centrist party leader Donald Tusk as PM

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.

11/12/2023

Ukraine

People flee life in Russian-controlled areas of Ukraine

Thousands of people flee to Ukraine from territories held by Russia through an unofficial crossing point between the two countries amid a brutal war.

11/12/2023

Netherlands

Geert Wilders to find out today if he can become 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.

11/12/2023

Culture news

How much would you pay for a menu signed by Mao Zedong?

“To hold a menu signed by Mao Zedong and Zhou Enlai is to hold a piece of the past..."

11/12/2023

Russia

Russian presidential hopeful vows to champion for 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.

11/12/2023

Culture news

Gérard Depardieu under further scrutiny for sexual remarks in new doc

The France 2 documentary claims the number of accusers now stands at 16.

11/12/2023

Green News

'End the fossil fuel age': Oil and gas under the spotlight at COP28

UN officials and activists say negotiators have no time to lose.

11/12/2023

Green News

COP28: What happened on day 11 of the UN climate conference?

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?

11/12/2023

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.

11/12/2023

World News

Paris Olympics: What's happening to the homeless population?

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.

11/12/2023

Israel

Israel trying to clear Palestinians from Gaza - UN agency head

An Israeli government spokesperson called these allegations "outrageous and false".

11/12/2023

Argentina

Zelenskyy set to visit White House as Biden tries to secure 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.

11/12/2023

Sweden

Children of imprisoned Iranian activist 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.

11/12/2023

Culture news

Culture Re-View: The Hollywood film that celebrated interracial love

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.

11/12/2023

Europe Decoded

Does Europe back the Hague court's war probe in Israel and Gaza?

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.

11/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 11th – Morning

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

11/12/2023

Economy

From chocolate to sex toys: The lucrative business of 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.

11/12/2023