2023-12-22

World News

Storms across northern Europe kill at least two, injure one

A storm brought heavy rain and strong winds across northern Europe overnight and into Friday, bringing down trees and prompting warnings of flooding on the North Sea coast.

22/12/2023

Culture news

Christmas No 1: Wham!’s ‘Last Christmas’ tops 2023 chart in the UK

For the first time, Wham! have landed the coveted title of Christmas No 1 on Official Singles Chart in the UK.

22/12/2023

USA

UN approves Gaza aid resolution without an appeal for ceasefire

The UN says more than a half-million people are starving in Gaza because not enough food has entered the besieged territory as Israel keeps up its blistering campaign of airstrikes and ground operations for over 10 weeks.

22/12/2023

Travel News

This East Asian nation is launching a digital nomad visa in 2024

Immerse yourself in 'K-culture' with this new remote work visa.

22/12/2023

Nature

World's largest tropical rainforest threatened by Brazilian highway

The highway through Brazil's Amazon rainforest could trigger a wave of illegal deforestation.

22/12/2023

Healthcare

Euroviews. AI can help us pioneer a new era of ground-breaking medicines

We find ourselves at a pivotal moment where digital and AI tools have the potential to disrupt traditional work models and facilitate new approaches, Brice Challamel writes.

22/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 22nd – Evening

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

22/12/2023

Art

Banksy’s new anti-war artwork 'stolen' an hour after its unveiling

The now-”stolen” artwork is believed to be related to the Israel Hamas war.

22/12/2023

Health news

Ukraine war leads to heightened demand for bionic prosthetic limbs

An estimated 20,000 Ukrainians have had amputations since Russia invaded the country in February last year, most of whom are wounded soldiers.

22/12/2023

Partner content

What the COP28 agreement on fossil fuels means for our health as the planet continues to heat up

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What the COP28 agreement on fossil fuels means for our health as the planet continues to heat up

22/12/2023

Green News

Inside Brussels’ plan to become a 10-minute city

The Belgian capital has released a roadmap of how it plans to become a ‘city in 10 minutes’.

22/12/2023

United Kingdom

Criminal investigation launched over alleged abduction of British teen

Alex Batty, now 17, was missing for six years after being taken on a holiday to Spain. He has told the press he fled back to his native UK for his future.

22/12/2023

Mobility

Chinese Tesla rival BYD to open EV manufacturing plant in Hungary

The announcement comes as Hungary continues to try to position itself as a global hub for EV manufacturing.

22/12/2023

My Europe Series

No EU country will be 'left alone' to cope with migration: Johansson

The reform of the European Union's migration policy means that no country will be "left alone" to cope with irregular arrivals, says Ylva Johansson.

22/12/2023

Culture news

Cultural Digest: The best things to see and do in Europe this week

Fairies sparkle along the Seine, Pixar films come to life in Madrid, and Michael Mann's 'Ferrari' revs up at cinemas. And we've handily ranked 2023's best music and films... Don't say we don't treat you.

22/12/2023

Euronews Witness

Living on an active volcano: A report from southern Italy

In southern Italy, several hundred thousand people live in a volcanic caldera that has seen a recent uptick in seismic activity. Residents are torn between concern and resignation, while the authorities are keeping a close eye on the situation.

22/12/2023

wellbeing

Could tailored AI robots help alleviate the loneliness epidemic?

The company behind the robot claims more than 90 per cent of its users report lower levels of loneliness.

22/12/2023

Business

Italy's €870 million tax case against Meta heads to EU scrutiny

An audit by Italy's financial police claims that Meta user registrations could be seen as a taxable transaction since they imply the non-monetary exchange of a membership account for the user's personal data.

22/12/2023

Business

Exactly how influential are influencers on consumer decisions?

The case of influencer Chiara Ferragni, fined €1 million by Italy's antitrust authority for allegedly misleading consumers, has been shared all over social media. With the rise in influencer marketing, what steps should consumers take to protect themselves from shady practices?

22/12/2023

Design

Tommy Hilfiger is releasing a new 3D fashion styling game

The famous US designer is launching FashionVerse, an interactive mobile game that uses generative AI to create photorealistic avatars, backgrounds and props.

22/12/2023

United Kingdom

Controversial restrictions on UK family visa rules eased

The UK government's changes were blasted as an "effective ban" on most UK citizens marrying foreign nationals.

22/12/2023

Turkey

More than 300 people arrested in Turkey for alleged ISIS links

The arrests were part of the “Hero-34” operation across 32 Turkish cities.

22/12/2023

Russia

Euroviews. Russia’s three wars have made peace with Putin impossible

Putin's regime is an existential threat to European civilization. If Russia wins in Ukraine, it will not stop, just as Hitler did not stop when he captured the Sudetenland. Putin will go further and won’t rest until he destroys the Western world, Leonid Gozman writes.

22/12/2023

Ukraine

Kyiv rows back on recruting Ukrainians abroad to fight in war

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Defence explained that Defence Minister Rustem Umerov's words were taken out of context.

22/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 22nd – Midday

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

22/12/2023

Economy

One step from recession: UK economy shrinks in third quarter

Revised figures show that the British economy performed worse in the last six months than previously expected.

22/12/2023

Health news

This vest can predict risk of sudden cardiac death in 5 minutes

The ECGI vest uses 256 sensors to give doctors a large amount of electrical information in just 5 minutes.

22/12/2023

wellbeing

Sleepless nights sap joy and increase anxiety, major study reveals

Just losing an hour or two of sleep can negatively impact your emotions, researchers found in a new analysis of 50 years of data.

22/12/2023

Europe News

EU deal on gig workers falls apart at the last minute

A hard-fought deal on a draft law designed to improve the conditions of millions of gig workers across the European Union unexpectedly fell apart on Friday morning during a meeting of ambassadors in Brussels.

22/12/2023

Culture news

Nirvana ‘Nevermind’ album cover case revived by court

A federal court has revived the lawsuit against Nirvana over their 'Nevermind' naked baby album cover. The baby depicted in the image is once again suing the legendary rock band, accusing the band and its label Universal Music Group of sexually exploiting him.

22/12/2023