2024-01-08

Lifestyle

The 12 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.

08/01/2024

Health news

Ozempic, Wegovy not linked to increased risk of suicidal thoughts

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.

08/01/2024

China

China arrest one individual accused of collecting secrets for the UK

Beijing said the unnamed individual had been cooperating with the British foreign intelligence agency MI6 since 2015.

08/01/2024

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.

08/01/2024

Health news

Surgeon who led Europe's first liver transplant dies aged 93

Roy Calne is considered one of the fathers of organ transplantation.

08/01/2024

Space

US launches its first mission to the Moon in over 50 years

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.

08/01/2024

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.

08/01/2024

Culture news

Euroviews. 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.

08/01/2024

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.

08/01/2024

Business

Evergrande says police have detained one of its top EV execs

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.

08/01/2024

Green News

German farmers' protest brings Berlin to a standstill

The protest caps off a week-long demonstration against a plan to cut farmers' fuel subsidies.

08/01/2024

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.

08/01/2024

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.

08/01/2024

Belgium

EU chief Michel to stand in 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

08/01/2024

Israel

Netanyahu threatens Hezbollah, who strike Israeli control base

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war

08/01/2024

Culture news

Male grooming market booms as self-care treatment soars

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.

08/01/2024

Health news

Scientists destroy 99% of cancer cells in lab using this new technique

The early-stage research - which saw 99 per cent of melanoma cells eradicated in a lab - could provide new cancer treatment options, experts say.

08/01/2024

The Big Question

Learning languages helps you get ahead in business, says Nestlé Chair

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.”

08/01/2024

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.

08/01/2024

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.

08/01/2024

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?

08/01/2024

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.

08/01/2024

Culture news

Christopher Nolan's 'Oppenheimer' dominates Golden Globes

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.

08/01/2024