13 December 2023 | Euronews
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Hungary Hungary passes controversial law 'protecting national sovereignty' Hungary's right-wing populist government approved the law to defend against the alleged rise of undue political interference by foreign persons or groups. -
Earth News In the global fight against climate change, the leadership is not there yet — but a way forward is As COP28 concludes, the question remains — who is going to provide the leadership we so desperately need, Prof Lee White CBE writes. -
Culture news Alicia Keys gives impromptu performance at London St Pancras International train station Keys was "on fire" as she performed a string of her hits on Sir Elton John's piano at St. Pancras International Station. -
Earth News Sea turtles flown south for winter after suffering from ‘cold stun’ in New England A Florida sea turtle hospital has welcomed the new arrivals. -
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Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 13th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News Auditors question potential of biofuels to tackle transport emissions A lack of production capacity and access to sufficient sustainable feedstock means policy makers should not depend too much on biofuels to slash greenhouse gas emissions from transport, EU auditors have warned. -
Europe News Brussels releases €10 billion in frozen EU funds for Hungary amid Orbán's threats The European Commission allowed on Wednesday the release of €10 billion in cohesion funds for Hungary, almost a year after the money was frozen over the country's failure to address persistent rule-of-law concerns. -
World Prognosis for Russia's economy is 'not good,' says EU sanctions envoy Euronews speaks to David O'Sullivan, the EU's sanctions envoy, about loopholes, circumvention, Russia's economy and criticism over the EU's response to war in the Middle East. -
Business Anti-money laundering talks collapse amid rifts on football, super-rich Legislators have agreed on the shape of a new money laundering agency — but not its location, nor the rulebook it will follow -
Destinations Germans in Berlin and Brits in Barcelona: Europeans’ favourite winter holiday spots revealed What’s the most popular winter destination among European tourists? -
Europe News EU institutions reach deal on conditions for platform workers The European Parliament and EU member states have reached an agreement to regulate and improve the working conditions of platform workers. -
Economy EU greenlights creation of anti-money laundering watchdog The EU still needs to decide where the new agency will be headquartered. -
Poland Poland's new PM Donald Tusk sworn in, completing transition of power President Andrzej Duda, an ally of the previous administration, swore in the government after delaying the power transition as long as he could. -
Euronews Tech Talks How can we protect ourselves from being deepfaked or deceived? | Euronews Tech Talks Podcast The speed at which AI deepfake technology generate fake news is concerning. They can recreate videos of politicians or television presenters, manipulating their mouths to utter words they've never spoken. -
Business Airbnb to pay €567 million to settle Italian tax probe The online rental platform said it will not seek to recover any of the sum from its hosts. -
Japan A cultural melting pot: What makes Tokyo’s arts scene so special? Tokyo is home to a vibrant and creative arts scene, boasting a variety of live performances and exhibitions, drawing on Japan’s rich history and culture. -
Culture news What a wonderful life after death: AI brings Jimmy Stewart’s voice back for Christmas bedtime story Twenty-six years after his death, the beloved “It’s a Wonderful Life” actor can be heard reading a brand-new Christmas bedtime story, with a little help from AI. -
Qatar 365 The best of Qatar in 2023: Falconry, geeks, and Korean barbecue Qatar 365 looks back on some of the most iconic moments of 2023, from ancient traditions like pearl diving and Sadu weaving to diverse culture with Indonesian theatre and anime geek events, with some of the best food experiences to have in Doha. -
Economy Macron’s climate hypocrisy will sink us all Earlier this year, banks got a free pass from EU rules that would have helped stop them from investing in deforestation. Now it looks like they are about to pull off the same trick — largely thanks to pushback from the French government, Aurelie Skrobik writes. -
Economy Health and wealth: Where in Europe are medical bills driving poverty? A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that millions of people in Europe are struggling to pay their medical bills. -
Real Economy Automation, algorithms and the need to adapt: How AI is reshaping the world of work In this episode of Real Economy, we’re asking what AI means for the world of work. Might it make those tricky tedious tasks easier, or is it actually coming for your job? And if you’re not in the firing line just yet, could you be working next to a bot sometime soon? -
Europe News Spain's Sánchez blasts the political right in heated European Parliament standoff Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez blasted on Wednesday Europe's right-wing for pandering to far-right ideologies in a heated standoff in the European Parliament. -
Mobility Elon Musk's Tesla recalls 2 million cars to fix system that monitors drivers using Autopilot Auto safety advocates for years have been calling for stronger regulation of the driver monitoring system. -
Cinema Anatomy of a Fall steals the show at the European Film Awards 2023 Stars of European cinema lined the red carpet in Berlin for this year's European Film Awards. The competition was fierce, but it was French director Justine Triet's Anatomy of a Fall that came out on top. -
Earth News COP28 strikes ‘historic’ deal to transition away from fossil fuels: What are the key takeaways? Potholes, loopholes and the end of the road for COP28: Campaigners and experts react to the UN climate summit in Dubai agreement. -
Culture news What do we watch most on Netflix? Streaming giant releases viewing data for the first time Notoriously secretive about its data, Netflix has finally published a report on what people watched on the platform over a six month period and it shows a growing demand for non-English content. -
Space To the moo-n: This start-up is trying to fuel a rocket engine with cow manure Interstellar Technologies’ cow-dung fuelled rocket engine successfully launched for 10 seconds. -
Culture news WW2 radar stations to Iron Age caves: Check out these hidden gems from English heritage list Out of the 227 sites added to the English Heritage List in 2023, Historic England has curated a selection of the most extraordinary places for you to explore today. -
Earth News The EU and UK are backing the wrong horse in the race to net zero There’s nothing about taking the decades-old carbon stored in a tree and parking it belowground that will deliver “negative emissions”, Dr Mary S. Booth and Elsie Blackshaw-Crosby write. -
Culture news UK's National Theatre appoints Indhu Rubasingham as first female artistic director Indhu Rubasingham will replace Britain's National Theatre's current artistic director Rufus Norris when he stands down in 2025. -
Business House prices continue to rise in Ireland - where's best to buy? The median price of a home in Ireland stood at €323,000 as of October, according to new figures. -
Slovakia Thousands rally in Slovakia to condemn the government plan to close top prosecutors' office Slovakians took to the streets of various towns and cities, including the capital Bratislava, to protest controversial proposals made by the new government of populist Prime Minister Robert Fico. -
Tech News How can we stop AI becoming more ‘patriarchal and misogynistic’? Women in tech have their say Euronews Next spoke to the women working in AI to find out why women need to be in the sector and what needs to change to encourage them. -
Economy EU banks amass high reserves despite booming payouts Emergency funds at EU banks remain high whilst shareholders continue to profit from high interest rates. -
Earth News Weakened EU vehicle emissions standards could mean €100 billion in health and environmental damages Air pollution from cars is a silent killer in Europe. So why are emissions standards being weakened? -
USA FBI investigation after Russian flies from Europe to US without passport or ticket Ochigava, a dual Russian-Israeli citizen, told investigators he couldn't remember how he did it. -
Serbia Serbians dreaming of EU membership feel betrayed by Vučić’s government Pro-Western, democracy activists in Serbia said they feel betrayed by the EU for failing to act to prevent or punish the autocratic turn of President Aleksandar Vučić’s government. -
Gaza Israel-Hamas war: Nine of Netanyahu's soldiers killed in Gaza City ambush Israeli troops are still locked in heavy combat with Hamas fighters in and around Gaza City, more than six weeks after invading the territory's north. -
Norway Ukraine 'cannot win without help' Zelenskyy tells Nordic leaders in Oslo visit Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's surprise visit to Norway, hosted by Prime Minister Støre, focuses on 'safeguarding' Ukraine and Norway's freedom. -
Ukraine Russian airstrikes leave dozens injured buildings damaged in Kyiv The attacks comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits the US and Scandinavia in a bid to secure more aid and support for Ukraine during the harsh winter months. -
Estonia What Christmas looks like for this NATO base north of Estonia In the NATO base in the north of Estonia, near the city of Tapa, everyone makes the most of what's available to create a Christmas atmosphere. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 13th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Shock therapy: Argentina government sets out plan to solve cash crisis The new government in Argentina has set out a new economic shock therapy plan aimed at fixing the country's worst crisis in decades. -
Earth News Rapid coal phase-out in the Western Balkans is far from impossible Starting next year, a substantial number of lignite power plants in the Western Balkans will breach compliance with the EU's Large Combustion Plant Directive. The crucial question is, what can replace them, Tanja Miščević and Christian Egenhofer write. -
Markets Markets wrap: European stocks higher ahead of Fed rate decision European stocks and the FTSE 100 were all trading higher on Wednesday morning ahead of the US Federal Reserve rate decision. -
Students transform ancient Uzbek heritage into modern marvel at Venice Architecture Biennale As the curtain was about to fall once more on the 18th Venice Architecture Biennale, university students behind one of the main pavilions had the chance to see their creations in plain view. -
Travel News Passengers forced to sleep in remote military barracks after Dutch flight makes emergency landing One passenger reported that the night in the barracks 'clouded' his trip. -
Economy Switzerland throws cold water on GDP growth predictions Experts say Switzerland's economy will grow at a slower rate than expected in 2023 and 2024, but should accelerate the following year. -
Economy Why the UK economy took a surprise tumble in October Euronews Business takes a look at why the UK economy took a surprise tumble in October as the latest Office for National Statistics (ONS) figures are released. -
Culture news Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in 'Homicide' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61 Known for his instantly recognisable deep voice, Braugher's career spanned gritty drama and modern comedy, earning him critical acclaim and accolades, including two Emmys -
Earth News Finland and Italy seek to hinder restrictions on single-use packaging Two EU nations threaten to weaken reuse and waste targets ahead of next week's gathering of EU ministers in Brussels -
The Cube What do we know about the shocking videos of Palestinian prisoners stripped to their underwear? Men rounded up by troops, stripped to their underwear, and blindfolded. These shocking images of Palestinian prisoners have been widely shared these past few days. But some are raising questions about the authenticity of these videos. -
United Arab Emirates COP28: Delegates agree to 'transition away' from planet-warming fossil fuels, slash pollution Negotiators at United Nations COP28 climate talks agreed Wednesday the world must transition away from planet-warming fossil fuels, a significant step toward shifting how the world is powered but one filled with questions about how soon and who will pay for the transition. -
Culture news Cost-of-living Christmas: Meet the woman foraging for Christmas decorations Claire Douglas says she's saved loads of money by looking for Christmas decorations in her local woodland. -
Culture news London's Museum of Youth Culture is searching for a new home "It's a really oppressive environment for cultural institutions." We spoke to London's Museum of Youth Culture on the search for a new home for their archive of subcultures -
Culture news Culture Re-View: Why Richard Pryor caused NBC to add a time delay to Saturday Night Live 13 December 1975: Saturday Night Live is put on time delay for the first time -
Earth News From living in tents to missing school, here’s why climate change is a ‘child rights crisis’ If we don’t acknowledge how children are affected by climate change, we could miss the chance to address the group that has done the least to cause the crisis. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 13th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News COP28: Landmark deal signals 'beginning of the end' for fossil fuels at UN climate conference After days of negotiations and uncertainty, the draft text was quickly approved this morning at COP28. -
Economy Here's why repossession looms for pricey property owners More owners of very expensive property at the top end of the market are being repossessed, according to reports from estate agents around the UK.