2024-01-04

World News

Europe hit by extreme cold, flooding and power cuts

Thousands were left without power in the Nordic countries on Friday, as floods hit France, Germany and the Netherlands.

04/01/2024

World News

Hundreds march in Beirut for funeral of Hamas deputy Saleh al-Arouri

Hundreds of people marched through the streets of Beirut to attend the funeral of Hamas deputy Saleh Al-Arouri, who was killed in a reported drone strike in the Lebanese capital on Wednesday.

04/01/2024

Football Now

What could be the biggest football stories of 2024?

In partnership with Media City

As 2024 begins, FOOTBALL NOW takes a look at some of the big football stories that we can expect to see in the coming year including international tournaments and potentially record-breaking transfers.

04/01/2024

Italy

Meloni: 'What needs to be done in Africa is not charity'

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni told her EU partners that curbing migration from African countries has less to do with offers of charity than strong partnerships coupled with strategic investments in those nations.

04/01/2024

Iran

Islamic State 'claims responsibility' for Iran bombing that killed 84

Once-powerful group has made something of a return with a string of attacks of varying size in different countries.

04/01/2024

Tech News

US to provide hundreds of millions to support computer chip production

The Biden administration announced hundreds of millions of dollars to expand semiconductor factories in the United States.

04/01/2024

Vatican

Vatican says blessings for same-sex couples are not heresy

The Vatican said it is “vital” that all bishops’ conferences respect the decision made by Pope Francis last month.

04/01/2024

Russia

Putin signs decree offering citizenship to foreign fighters

Russia is increasingly reliant on foreign supplies of both manpower and material to continue its war in Ukraine after two years of heavy losses.

04/01/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 4th – Evening

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

04/01/2024

Poland

Polish farmers continue Ukraine border protest

Long-running demonstrations resume with Poland's truckers calling on Donald Tusk's government for aid.

04/01/2024

Markets

Oil prices stabilise as Libyan supply concerns allayed by slow demand

Oil prices stabilised somewhat on Thursday, as concerns over Libyan supplies were allayed by worries about slowing economic growth and demand

04/01/2024

Europe News

EU elections could be major turning point for Europe's far-right

Six months ahead of the EU elections, polls predict strong results for the two most right-leaning groups in the European Parliament.

04/01/2024

Climate

What are the climate stripes and why was 2023 ‘off the scale’?

‘I think I need a new colour’: Climate stripes creator reacts to 2023's record-smashing temperatures.

04/01/2024

Experiences

Cold, dark and magical: Why you should head north for winter

Sure, it might be cold and dark, but traveling to wintry places can be magical - here's why.

04/01/2024

Argentina

Milei's 'mega-decree' blocked by the top court in Argentina

A top court in Argentina has suspended a package of labour reforms involving more than 300 measures, announced by the country's new president, Javier Milei.

04/01/2024

Markets

Will shipping stocks rally caused by Red Sea woes last?

Shares of major European maritime shippers such as Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd have substantially surged in value due to Red Sea disruptions, with increased costs passed on as higher freight rates. Goldman Sachs and J.P Morgan analysts discuss whether this trend is likely to last.

04/01/2024

USA

Judge attacked by defendant during sentencing in Las Vegas

The attacker was wrestled to the floor behind the judge's bench by several court and jail officers and courtroom staff members, including some who were seen throwing punches.

04/01/2024

Japan

Japan earthquake: Rescuers race to find any survivors still alive

Rescuers in the Noto peninsula of Japan - where a 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit on New Year's Day - are racing against time in their search for survivors, as a critical three-day survival window has now closed.

04/01/2024

Economy

German inflation rises to 3.7% in December due to energy prices

Germany's inflation rate increased to 3.7% YoY in December, up from 3.2% in November, mainly due to a 4.1% rise in energy prices influenced by a government subsidy. Food inflation fell slightly. Excluding food and energy, core inflation was 3.5%. France also saw a slight uptick in inflation to 3.7%.

04/01/2024

Economy

French inflation rises on higher energy prices

French inflation inched up in December, supported by higher energy and services prices

04/01/2024

United Kingdom

Sunak says UK election won't take place until second half of 2024

Leader of the opposition Keir Starmer has hit back at the announcement, accusing the Prime Minister of 'squatting' in Downing Street.

04/01/2024

Serbia

Could Serbia bring back the draft?

Serbia's army is proposing bringing back the draft as tensions continue to rise in the Balkan region.

04/01/2024

Culture news

Teen gamer becomes first to finish 'unbeatable' Tetris

Teenager Willis Gibson managed on 21 December to trigger a kill screen on Level 157, which the gaming world takes as a victory over the game.

04/01/2024

Art

Poland replaces Venice Biennale entry made under nationalist PiS party

Poland’s Culture Ministry is replacing the country’s submission to the contemporary art event, which was criticised for echoing the PiS' nationalist agenda.

04/01/2024

Europe News

EU nations condemn Israeli ministers’ call to resettle Gazans

EU nations have denounced two Israeli far-right ministers' calls for the ‘voluntary emigration’ of Palestinians from Gaza and the building of Israeli settlements in the besieged territory.

04/01/2024

Art

Why is an AI altered Keith Haring painting sparking outrage?

A controversial transformation of an important artwork by generative AI has significantly undermined its message, as well as raised ethical questions regarding artists' rights.

04/01/2024

France

Parisian hairdressers offer free haircuts to the homeless

"Les coiffure du cœur" was set up five years ago and now offers services in nine French cities.

04/01/2024

Economy

Euroviews. Can AI boost data-driven policymaking in the circular economy?

There may not be a silver bullet solution to climate change, but AI-based research can help us find solutions to the most complex crisis of our time, Marijana Novak and Megan Murdie write.

04/01/2024

Denmark

Denmark's queen makes one last public appearance before stepping down

Queen Margrethe, currently Europe's longest reigning monarch, has been on the Danish throne for 52 years.

04/01/2024

Markets

Tech giants see €350 bn early year downturn, reversing 2023 rally

Alphabet, Amazon, Apple, Meta, Microsoft, Nvidia and Tesla see net €350 bn early year downturn, reversing 2023 rally, according to Bloomberg Magnificent 7 Total Return Index

04/01/2024