18 December 2023 | Euronews
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World News Egypt's president Abdel Fattah El-Sissi wins third term in office His victory was widely deemed a foregone conclusion and he secured 89.6 per cent of the vote, the National Election Authority claimed. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 18th – 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 Commission dismisses ‘unfounded’ NGO request to review 2030 emissions targets Efforts by climate NGOs to increase national ambitions shunned by EU executive. -
Israel Report indicates starvation used as a weapon by Israel in Gaza occupation Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of war crimes, alleging the use of starvation as a method of warfare in Gaza, obstructing essential resources, and urging international intervention to address the deepening humanitarian crisis. -
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Climate Angry German farmers drive their tractors to Berlin over diesel tax The government plans to cut tax breaks for diesel used in agriculture, as it tries to plug a 17 billion euro hole in the country’s budget. -
Earth News UK plans to implement a carbon tax on imported goods from 2027 The UK is the first major economy to legislate on achieving net zero emissions and is reducing its emissions faster than any other G7 country. -
Earth News Chunky paper carve-outs as governments agree response to surge in packaging waste Environment ministers secured several concessions before agreeing a joint position on legislation designed to reduce the amount of packaging material discarded annually, prompting the Netherlands' Vivianne Heijnen to warn against any further “watering down". -
Scenes Meet the mural artists adding vibrancy to Qatar’s cityscape "What is beautiful about this type of art, the art of street art painting, is that people enjoy this art throughout the year, they're walking, driving, or going to work." -
World News Erdogan arrives in Budapest to mark 100 years of Turkish-Hungarian diplomatic relations Up for discussion between the Turkish President and Viktor Orban is Sweden's membership of NATO, which neither country has yet ratified. -
Focus Uzbekistan's cotton industry rebounds after boycott Uzbekistan's cotton industry has experienced a resurgence since an international boycott came to an end, witnessing growth and a shift to quality textiles -
Culture news A victory for diversity? For the first time in 100 years, the winner of Miss France has short hair The French beauty pageant has been actively working on increasing diversity in recent years. Online, critics slammed the results as pandering to “woke culture”. -
Earth News COP28: A historic outcome, but for whom? To make the COP28 outcome truly “historic”, we need to free the talks — and our political and economic systems — from the oily grip of the fossil fuel industry, Pascoe Sabido writes. -
Business Bank lending favours polluting sectors, ECB study finds Supervisors mull extra capital charges or even daily fines on lenders that don’t clean up their act -
Denmark Denmark will join Sweden in tank donation to Ukraine for over 240 million euros Copenhagen announced on Monday that it will join Stockholm in donating tanks to Kyiv as the country continues battling the Russian invasion. -
Europe News EU agrees new sanctions on Russia, with an import ban on diamonds The European Union agreed on Monday to slap Russia with a fresh round of sanctions that includes the long-awaited ban on diamonds, a valuable revenue stream for the Kremlin that has until now remained untouched. -
Climate Greta Thunberg slams COP28 deal as 'toothless, insufficient, another betrayal’ What do Greta, Vanessa Nakate, Mitzi Jonelle Tan and other climate justice activists think of the UAE Consensus? -
Travel News Tenerife airport workers arrested after €2 million-worth of items go missing from luggage Luxury watches, cash and mobile phones were among the items reported missing from checked-in luggage. -
Focus How are deer and cats helping boost tourism in Japan’s Tohoku region? The huge earthquake and tsunami of 2011 devastated Japan’s Tohoku region but a national park full of cats and deer is playing a major role in the area’s recovery. -
World News Thousands of German restaurants may go under when VAT rises "12,000 companies will not survive. They will either give up or go into insolvency," Ingrid Hartges of DEHOGA, the hotel and restaurant body, said. -
Economy Spanish economy shows resilience as exports boom Spanish exports exceeded €319.86 billion from January to October, an all-time high, according to government statistics released on Monday. -
Business Buying an electric car for Christmas? Five things to consider Euronews Business looks at the expenses associated with electric vehicles, comparing these costs across EU regions. -
Business BP pauses oil cargo on Red Sea as missile attacks affect global trade Global trade is suffering a major setback from missile attacks in the Red Sea, where 10% of the world's seaborne trade passes through. -
Australia Australia's Queensland state suffers its worst flooding ever More than 300 people were rescued from floodwaters in northeast Australia, with dozens of residents clinging to roofs, officials said on Monday. -
Spain International schools in Spain cancel Monday classes after bomb threats Spain is the latest of several European countries which have received bomb threats against its schools in recent months. -
World News ‘An ill-functioning, costly and cruel system’: NGOs condemn EU’s new legislation on migration The new EU legislation reforming the bloc’s migration policy, as currently drafted, undermines the bloc’s values and human rights, according to NGOs. -
Germany EU should prepare for war by end of decade, German Defence Minister warns The German Defence Minister warns of escalating Russian threats by the end of the decade, urging European countries to fortify their defence industries and adapt to geopolitical shifts. -
Markets Markets' week ahead: Energy stocks spark while luxury goods lose sheen Euronews Business looks at how European stock markets are opening this week amidst business climate data from Germany and upcoming UK inflation numbers -
Europe News A better Europe starts in its cities A centrally-placed EU Urban Envoy would unite the disparate EU policies and initiatives that currently impact cities and urban areas into a single melody, Burkhard Jung writes. -
Earth News German farmers’ protest over diesel tax break cuts brings traffic to a standstill in Berlin Even a member of the ruling coalition is protesting against the changes. -
Sharjah’s hidden gems: The inside scoop on food, nature and family-friendly attractions Rich biodiversity, ancient recipes and rolling red dunes – it’s little wonder Sharjah is quickly becoming the beating cultural heart of the UAE. -
Slovakia Slovakian government postpones suspension of special anti-corruption prosecutor's office The reform has drawn criticism from Brussels, where the European Commission has called the reform "far-reaching and touches on a lot of EU law". -
Europe News Brussels launches legal action against Elon Musk's X over illegal content, disinformation The European Commission has launched legal action against social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter, under its landmark law for online platforms, the Digital Services Act (DSA). -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 18th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy German businesses feel gloomier about the next six months Businesses across Germany have grown more pessimistic about the economic situation for the next six months. -
Ukraine Siberian Battalion: Who are the Russians fighting for Ukraine? The newly-formed "Siberian Battalion" is made up of Russians who have come to fight against their fellow citizens. -
Economy Where in Europe are people the most financially literate? A new report suggests many adults lack the skills needed to understand and navigate challenging financial situations. -
Earth News ROUNDUP: Key environment and energy votes in parliament The European Parliament plenary of 2023 in Strasbourg from 11-14 December saw the legislature wave through a new law designed to reduce Europe’s geopolitically precarious dependence on China for essential raw materials, and a trio of resolutions on green themes. -
Economy Greek parliament passes government 2024 budget The budget forecasts 2.9% growth in the economy for 2024, up from a projected 2.4% in 2023, which is four times faster than the Eurozone average. -
Culture news Author Masha Gessen receives German prize despite comments comparing Gaza to Nazi-era ghettos Masha Gessen made controversial comments in an article published in the New Yorker, writing that Gaza is "like a Jewish ghetto in an Eastern European country occupied by Nazi Germany." -
Culture news Lion heads to Barbie-inspired looks: The most memorable celebrity fashion moments of 2023 As we bid farewell to yet another year, let's take a stroll down memory lane, revisiting some of the most iconic and memorable celebrity fashion looks from 2023. -
Art Artist Shezad Dawood explores migration and climate change at Salisbury Cathedral Conceived in collaboration with climate scientists, marine biologists and oceanographers, Shezad Dawood's works explores what binds us with the world and the need for radical empathy towards our fellow humans. -
Money 'The perfect time of the year for criminals': How to protect yourself against scams this Christmas Don’t let your cyber guard down this festive season if you don’t want to be targeted by online hacks, spoofs, and scams. This is how to protect yourself. -
Culture news Brad Pitt just turned 60. He's the poster boy for Hollywood's shifting view on ageing Twice named “Sexiest Man Alive” by People magazine, Brad Pitt rings in the big 6-0 today but what happens when a male Hollywood sex symbol ages? -
Culture news Culture Re-View: Steven Spielberg turns 77 18 December 1946: Steven Spielberg’s Birthday -
The Big Question ‘Russia is the most sanctioned country in the world’: Does the war in Ukraine fuel financial crime? The Chief Financial Economic Crime Officer at Rabobank tells The Big Question’s Hannah Brown: “Behind financial crime, you have crime - drug addiction, terrorist financing and modern slavery. And this money has to enter into the system.” -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 18th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Israel Israel Hamas war: Civilians loot aid trucks at Rafah crossing as Europe calls for ceasefire All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.