2023-12-27

World News

Worst is yet to come with floods in Netherlands, Germany and Norway

The water levels in the Rhine, which flows through sections of Germany and the Netherlands, caused severe flooding. The situation is expected to worsen by Thursday.

27/12/2023

Denmark

Clean-up begins after Maersk loses shipping containers in North Sea

The clean-up has begun on Danish beaches after dozens of Maersk shipping containers were lost at sea due to stormy weather.

27/12/2023

France

EU leaders salute father of European integration Jacques Delors

The former President of the European Commission and prominent figure of the French left passed away on Wednesday aged 98.

27/12/2023

Tech News

New York Times sues OpenAI and Microsoft over AI use of stories

The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against the maker of ChatGPT in a bid to end the practice of using its published material to train chatbots.

27/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 27th – Evening

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

27/12/2023

Russia

Russian presidential hopeful banned from running in election

Yekaterina Duntsova has lost her Supreme Court appeal against authorities' refusal to register her for the race.

27/12/2023

Tech News

AI went mainstream in 2023. It was also the year we started to panic

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools like OpenAI's ChatGPT catalysed a surge of interest in the technology. But it also fuelled anxieties about it.

27/12/2023

Green News

These were the world’s costliest climate disasters in 2023

The report calls for world leaders of developed countries to channel more funding into climate finance.

27/12/2023

Gaza

Israeli forces raid refugee camp as troops expand the Gaza offensive

All the latest developments from the Israel Hamas war.

27/12/2023

World News

Serbian anti-government coalition demands release of detained students

The country's recent election sparked unprecedented protests against the government, which is accused of rigging the vote in its favour.

27/12/2023

Affiliate content

Is the era of double jobbing coming to an end?

Partner content presented by Jobbio

"Polyworking" - the practice of holding down multiple full-time jobs - has become a permanent lifestyle for many. But there can be a lot of drawbacks.

27/12/2023

Indonesia

Rohingya refugees forcibly evicted by students in Indonesia

The attack comes after some 1,500 Rohingya refugees have fled temporary camps in Bangladesh for the province of Aceh in just over a month.

27/12/2023

Food and Drink

Post-Brexit Brits will be able to buy pint-sized bottles of wine

The decision comes after decades of argument over EU rules governing units of measurement.

27/12/2023

Qatar 365

MMA, pandas, and sustainability: the best of Qatar 365 in 2023

In partnership with Media City

Qatar 365 treats you with some of the most iconic moments of 2023: extreme sports like sand dune cycling and mixed martial arts, behind the scenes view of Qatar museum’s restoration efforts, and privileged moments with Chinese giant pandas and wild oryxes.

27/12/2023

Europe News

Euroviews. Europe is allowing forced labour at sea to run wild

How can one ban fishing products from forced labour without being able to identify the vessels’ legal owners and the individuals who ultimately benefit from these offences, Matti Kohonen writes.

27/12/2023

Business

BNP Paribas caught up in Cyprus-related money laundering investigation

An ongoing investigation targets a Cypriot brokerage firm, in collaboration with one of BNP Paribas' branches, over alleged 'aggravated money laundering.'

27/12/2023

Netherlands

Netherlands accused of spying on Jews after World War II

The secret services reportedly monitored members of the Netherlands Auschwitz Committee and infiltrated its meetings.

27/12/2023

Spotlight

Global Labor Market Conference sees industry leaders discuss trends

In partnership with Global Labor Market Conference

Developments in labour laws, standards, and policies were all on the table at the first Global Labor Market Conference in Saudi Arabia.

27/12/2023

Romania

Death toll from Romanian guesthouse fire rises

Many of the destroyed building's 26 guests are still missing.

27/12/2023

Business

Russia claims majority of oil exports redirected to Asia

The announcement comes amid unprecedented Western sanctions on Russia over the invasion of Ukraine.

27/12/2023

Business

Intel has just sealed the largest investment ever in Israel

The chip maker has agreed to invest billions in Israel after securing a generous incentive from the country's government.

27/12/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 27th – Midday

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

27/12/2023

World News

Euroviews. As Europeans prepare for 2024 elections, Ukraine watches on

This year's election campaigns have shaken the status quo, and European voters will be anxious to see what transpires during the 2024 election season. The stakes could not be higher, Mark Temnycky writes.

27/12/2023

Culture news

Chinese chess scandal: Bathtub defecation, anal beads & title revoked

The Chinese chess champion has been stripped of his title after defecating in hotel bathtub and allegedly using anal beads to cheat during games. No, we're not making this up...

27/12/2023

Germany

Legendary German politician Wolfgang Schaeuble dies at 81

The former statesman and finance minister during the euro debt crisis was also known for his role in the reunification of Germany.

27/12/2023

Ukraine

'Warm the soul': Christmas gifts for Ukrainian troops

"With each trip we give a piece of our soul and warmth to those who protect us at the front line," says Inna Kolpak, the co-founder of KropHub.

27/12/2023

Culture news

'Godfather' of avocado toast Bill Granger dies aged 54

Renowned Australian chef, food writer, and the 'godfather of avocado toast' Bill Granger has died, aged 54.

27/12/2023

Travel News

6-year-old boy travelling to gran's for Christmas put on wrong flight

Spirit Airlines is investigating the incident, which saw the child stranded 260 km away from his grandmother's home.

27/12/2023

Culture news

‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead at age 48

The South Korean actor has been found dead in an apparent suicide.

27/12/2023

Euronews Tech Talks

Are hackers criminal masterminds? | Hacker Hunter: Next Level

A co-production with Kaspersky

Is hacking illegal? How can it be harmful? And can it be beneficial for society? Prepare for an exploration of human dilemmas in the digital realm through three notorious hacking cases in video game history.

27/12/2023