8 January 2024 | Euronews
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Netherlands Dutch election winner Geert Wilders scraps proposal banning mosques and Quran Far-right Dutch election winner Geert Wilders made a key concession to potential coalition partners on Monday, announcing that he's withdrawing legislation that he proposed in 2018 that calls for a ban on mosques and the Quran. -
Belarus Belarus refuses to invite OSCE observers to monitor parliamentary election Officials from OSCE will not be allowed to oversee the country's parliamentary and local elections. This is the latest move of authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko to establish control over political institutions. -
Germany German football legend Franz Beckenbauer dies aged 78 As a player, he reimagined the defender’s role in soccer and captained West Germany to the World Cup title in 1974. Darker moments came later. -
Mobility Volkswagen unveils plans to integrate ChatGPT voice assistants into its cars You can ask the vehicle's onboard assistant to do all types of things, such as keeping you warm to asking it to keep your children entertained. -
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Mobility 2 years since James Webb Telescope opened up, this is what it's taught us about the universe On January 8, 2022, the James Webb Telescope unfurled its mirror for the first time. Two years on, it has shown us things in the universe we've never seen before. -
France French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne resigns The 62-year-old has held the position since May 2022. -
Ukraine Russia launches deadly missile and drone attacks at Ukraine targets Russia launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Monday across several regions of Ukraine, as the cold temperatures hit Ukrainian residents. -
Destinations Will winter 2024 be good for skiing? Heavy snow returns to Europe’s top resorts Heavy snow has returned to Europe’s ski resorts - here’s where to hit the slopes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 8th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Travel News How safe are Boeing 737 planes? Fleets grounded after panel blows out on Alaska Airlines Door 'plug' may hold vital clues to how a gaping hole blew open on a jetliner. -
Scenes Meet the Indian eco-trailblazer who threw shade at corporate life "I was making good money. I had my own apartment. Most people would love it. The thing was, I was depressed." -
World News Outrage in Iran after woman whipped for refusing to wear hijab The flogging of an Iranian woman who refused to wear the mandatory hijab has sparked widespread horror and condemnation. -
Earth News Who is Mukhtar Babayev? Azerbaijan appoints former oil exec as president of COP29 climate talks Concerns are multiplying over COP29 host and petrostate Azerbaijan. -
Germany Huge surge in Germany asylum applications, up 51% last year Some 350,000 people applied for asylum in Germany during 2023. -
Business Elon Musk's alleged drug use puts 13,000 jobs at risk, report suggests Elon Musk's possible use of illegal drugs is causing concern for bosses within his companies, according to a Wall Street Journal report. -
Economy UK manufacturers see growing competitiveness against Germany and France The majority of UK manufacturers view the country as a more competitive place to locate their activities. -
France France commemorates Charlie Hebdo attacks anniversary French officials gathered in Paris this weekend to pay respects for the 12 people who died in the Charlie Hebdo attacks nine years ago. -
Health news MEPs healthy drinking resolution irks WHO World Health Organisation (WHO) claims scientifically proven link between alcohol and cancer downplayed by MEPs in recent resolution, and is not prepared to let the matter go. -
Europe News Charles Michel’s election bid sparks race to stop Orbán from taking European Council reins Hungary's nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orbán could take the reins at the European Council in July unless EU leaders can swiftly find a successor to its current president. -
Markets Boeing shares plummet after plane window blowout US regulators temporarily grounded 171 Boeing 737 MAX 9 jetliners for safety checks following a cabin panel blowout that forced an Alaska Airlines jet to make an emergency landing.
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Cyprus Cyprus president shakes up Cabinet with major reshuffle Cypriot ministers of defence, health, justice and environment as well as the deputy ministers responsible for digital policy and European affairs have been changed. -
World News Two dead in Italy avalanche as extreme weather continues across Europe In Italy, two hikers were killed by an avalanche in the Italian Alps as extreme winter weather batters the European continent. -
Culture news Russian oligarch sues Sotheby’s, saying he was tricked into overpaying millions for art Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev, owner of football club AS Monaco, is suing auction house Sotheby’s for allegedly helping an art dealer cheat him out of tens of millions of euros. -
Europe News Brussels approves German state aid for Northvolt battery plant to avoid losing investment to US Swedish battery producer Northvolt will receive €902 million in German state aid, as Brussels makes its first use of more flexible state aid rules to prevent investment from being diverted away from Europe. -
Egypt In Egypt, al-Sisi’s reelection is a replay of his first bid for power The embrace of Russian state interests in spreading anti-Western and anti-Ukrainian narratives by Egyptian punditry is just one of the peculiarities surrounding al-Sisi’s new term, Nathaniel Greenberg writes. -
Economy Hopes rise for eurozone economy, but sales growth lags behind Positive surge in eurozone economic sentiment and employment expectations indicator contrasts with a less pronounced increase in sales. Euronews Business breaks down the latest figures -
Health news Dry January, Veganuary, New Year fitness challenges: What are the health benefits and drawbacks? We take a look at this month’s most popular challenges, and ask experts for advice on how to get things right. -
Markets Markets' week ahead: European stocks muted ahead of US inflation data European markets opened more cautiously this week, following weakened sentiment in Asia and with US inflation numbers on the horizon. -
Tech News CES 2024 preview: What to expect at the world's largest tech fair as AI looks set to dominate Euronews Next is at CES 2024 in Las Vegas to report on the latest technology trends from the world's largest consumer tech fair. Here's what to expect. -
Norway Mass killer back in court attempting to sue Norway for alleged human rights breaches Anders Behring Breivik is claiming his prison life in solitary confinement is illegal. -
Lifestyle These are the best upcoming video games of 2024 2024 promises a bunch of new exciting video game releases, including the highly-anticipated Tekken 8 and the emotionally-packed action-adventure game Neva. -
Health news Ozempic, Wegovy not linked to increased risk of suicidal thoughts, study finds The researchers called for closer evaluation of reports of suicidal thoughts linked to the diabetes and obesity drugs and for patients to be followed for a longer period of time. -
China China arrests an individual on charges of collecting state secrets on behalf of Britain Beijing said the unnamed individual had been cooperating with the British foreign intelligence agency MI6 since 2015. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 8th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Roy Calne, a surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant, has died aged 93 Roy Calne is considered one of the fathers of organ transplantation. -
Space Peregrine 1: First US lunar lander in more than 50 years rockets toward the Moon The Peregrine 1 mission will be the first-ever to be made by a private company and the first lunar launch in more than five decades by Americans. -
Business Rolls-Royce sees record sales as demand for all-electric car grows Luxury car-maker Rolls-Royce reports "extraordinary" year, with record sales and rising demand in all-electric Spectre model. -
Culture news Do you know where our winter holiday celebrations come from? Current winter solstice festivities are multilayered events with deep pagan, Christian and modern consumer layers that few people are aware of, Dr Ioannis Pitas writes. -
Saudi Arabia Antony Blinken: 'This conflict could easily metastasize' US and EU diplomatics are continuing their efforts in the Middle East to keep the Israel - Hamas war from spreading. -
Business Evergrande's EV company says police have detained one of its top executives A top executive of China Evergrande's electric vehicle company has been detained by police in the latest sign of trouble for the world's most heavily indebted property developer. -
Earth News German farmers descend on Berlin with tractors in protest against plans to scrap diesel tax break The protest caps off a week-long demonstration against a plan to cut farmers' fuel subsidies. -
USA Piece of Alaska Airlines fuselage found in a suburban home in Portland Investigators say finding the door plug is key to determining why the accident occurred. -
Lifestyle Golden Globes 2024: The best celebrity red carpet looks Beyond the applause and accolades of the 81st annual Golden Globes, let's turn our attention to the real showstopper – who wore what to the awards and did it wow on the red carpet. -
Belgium EU chief Michel will step down early to run in the European parliamentary elections Charles Michel's decision to stand as an MEP sparks a scramble to find a successor for the EU's top job ahead of Hungary's presidency in July -
Israel Netanyahu threatens Hezbollah, Israel control base struck, Palestinian girl killed by Israeli police The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war -
Culture news Men put skin in the game as self care market booms From face creams to foot baths, the male beauty market is experiencing a major boom as a growing number of men are saying no to 'toxic masculinity' and yes to more self-care love. -
Health news Scientists destroy 99% of cancer cells in lab using new technique with 'vibrating molecules' The early-stage research - which saw 99 per cent of melanoma cells eradicated in a lab - could provide new cancer treatment options, experts say. -
The Big Question The Big Question: Learning multiple languages shows you ‘care’, says Nestlé Chairman The chairman of Nestlé, Paul Bulcke tells The Big Question’s James Thomas “To be part of or to really enjoy being in a country, there is no better way than speaking in the local language.” -
Greece Communities in Greece struggle to recover from devastating September floods In September, the Greek region of Thessaly suffered a severe storm resulting in extreme flooding, which took the lives of seventeen people. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 8th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Gaza Will the Israel Hamas war escalate regionally? Fighting in Gaza has already caused an uptick in violence across the Middle East - but could things get worse? -
Poland Can Tusk disentangle Poland from its last 'authoritarian' rulers? The former president of the European Council and his coalition cabinet could face an uphill battle in the upcoming months. -
Culture news Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes 2024 with five awards Oppenheimer also won best director for Nolan, best drama actor for Cillian Murphy, best supporting actor for Robert Downey Jr. and for Ludwig Göransson’s score.