2024-01-02

World News

Harvard President Claudine Gay resigns after antisemitism accusations

In her resignation letter, Gay said "It has become clear that it is in the best interests of Harvard for me to resign so that our community can navigate this moment of extraordinary challenge".

02/01/2024

Ukraine

Russian missiles strike Ukraine's largest cities, killing at least 5

The Ukrainian Interior Ministry said Tuesday evening that the attack killed five civilians and injured 127. The Kremlin's forces targeted Kyiv, the capital, and the northeastern Kharkiv region.

02/01/2024

World News

Germany and France remain on high flood alert

The situation remains tense in the flood areas in Europe, as the German weather service warns of continuous rain and risk of rising water levels, and ten departments in France still on high alert.

02/01/2024

World News

Hamas confirms death of Saleh Arouri, deputy head of its political bureau

An explosion in Beirut on Tuesday killed Saleh Arouri, a top official with the Palestinian militant group Hamas and three others, officials with Hamas and the Lebanese group Hezbollah said.

02/01/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 2nd – Evening

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

02/01/2024

wellbeing

How do people maintain healthy New Year’s resolutions?

Over 40 per cent of people surveyed began their streaks on January 1st, according to one study.

02/01/2024

Europe Decoded

EU states try to 'strike the right balance' on US operation in Red Sea

European Union allies have been reluctant to back a United States-led naval operation to safeguard ships from attacks by Houthi militants in the Red Sea.

02/01/2024

Europe News

EU lawmakers rush to push through legislation ahead of elections

The prospect of a radical rightward shift in the summer's Europe-wide polls has centrist and left-wing legislators pushing hard to get policy through.

02/01/2024

Earth News

France mandates separating food waste for the environment

The new 'compost obligatoire' rules came into force on 1 January 2024. Here's what they entail.

02/01/2024

Spain

Hermoso testifies Rubiales kiss at World Cup was not consensual

Hermoso said the kiss on the lips was without her consent and that Luis Rubiales had tried to pressure her into playing down the incident.

02/01/2024

Nutrition

Low-carb, plant-based diets linked to less weight gain over time

A new study has found that low-carbohydrate diets high in plant-based fats and proteins were linked to less long-term weight gain.

02/01/2024

Culture news

No more copyright: Prepare your eyes for the Mickey Mouse horror film

Following last year's Winnie the Pooh slasher, Mickey is getting knife happy now that the early version of Disney's beloved mouse has entered the public domain.

02/01/2024

Business

European stocks hit a 23-month peak to start the new year

Euronews Business breaks down the latest stock markets figures

02/01/2024

Economy

Euro-Dollar outlook 2024: Navigating political and economic challenges

As 2024 unfolds, the euro faces a complex landscape marked by political shifts and economic challenges. Key events include parliamentary and presidential elections in several Eurozone countries, while challenges include global conflicts, fiscal tightening and inflation concerns.

02/01/2024

World News

Israel's Supreme Court strikes down judicial reforms in blow to Netanyahu

Israel’s Supreme Court struck down a key component of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial judicial reforms on Monday, delivering a landmark decision on an issue that caused nationwide anti-government protests last year.

02/01/2024

Culture news

The top 5 hip-hop songs to sample late jazz legend Les McCann

Jazz pianist and singer Les McCann died in the last days of 2023. He leaves behind a legacy as a pioneer of jazz-soul and a long list of samples in the hip-hop world. You may be more familiar with his work than you think...

02/01/2024

Work

Euroviews. Bad tech is the reason you hate your office

Technology shouldn’t make us feel worse; it’s supposed to improve our lives, Arto Vahvanen writes.

02/01/2024

Culture news

Depardieu affair: Cultural world divided in France's messiest scandal

Tribunes, counter-tribunes, U-turns and Mea Culpas – What is going on with the Gérard Depardieu affair in France?

02/01/2024

Business

Chinese and German manufacturing sectors boosted by new orders, UK lag

China and Germany’s manufacturing PMIs came in above expectations, however, UK’s struggled with falling foreign demand

02/01/2024

Korea

South Korean opposition leader stabbed in the neck on public visit

Emergency officials said Lee Jae-myung was conscious after the attack and wasn't in critical condition.

02/01/2024

Nature

Humans have wiped out 1 in 9 bird species, study reveals

Deforestation, invasive species and climate change have contributed to the disappearance of over 1,400 bird species.

02/01/2024

Turkey

Turkey detains 33 people suspected of spying on behalf of Israel

The Turkish government's normalisation of relations with Israel has gone sharply into reverse since the start of the latest attacks on Gaza.

02/01/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 2nd – Midday

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

02/01/2024

Travel News

Japan earthquake: Is it safe to travel?

A passenger plane has crashed in flames in Tokyo after colliding with an aircraft taking aid to the earthquake-hit west coast.

02/01/2024

Gaza

Thousands of Israeli troops pulled from Gaza as new offensive looms

The planned troop withdrawal came on the same day that Israel's Supreme Court struck down part of Netanyahu's polarising judicial overhaul.

02/01/2024

Culture news

Green Day take aim at Trump and Elon Musk isn’t happy

"I'm not part of the MAGA agenda..." Warning: This article contains language some people may find offensive.

02/01/2024

Japan

Five people killed after two planes crash at Japan's Haneda Airport

Footage showed an apparent explosion while plane taxied on the ground.

02/01/2024

Nature

Which endangered species get the most money for conservation?

Hawaii plants, butterflies and desert fish are among the most underfunded species.

02/01/2024

Japan

Japan earthquake death toll rises to 55, government says

Dozens of people have been hospitalised and rescue operations are still underway as authorities warn more quakes could be on the way.

02/01/2024

Culture news

Mexican actress Ana Ofelia Murguía, Pixar's 'Mama Coco', dies at 90

Murguía left "an indelible mark" on Maexican film and theatre, and gained international recognition late in life with the Oscar-winning Pixar film 'Coco'.

02/01/2024