2024-09-11

Europe News

ISW: How Russia plans to use Iranian missiles?

The US-based think tank is scrutinising Russia’s plans to use Iranian Fath-360 missiles to attack Ukrainian infrastructure and boost its military campaign.

11/09/2024

Europe News

UK and US announce billion-euro aid package to Ukraine

The announcement comes as the country's two top diplomats visit Kyiv and after reports of shipments of Iranian ballistic missiles to Russia.

11/09/2024

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Anti-war protesters clash with police in Australia

Thousands of anti-war protesters in Australia clashed with police on Wednesday outside a military arms convention in Melbourne.

11/09/2024

Europe News

War in Ukraine: Kyiv presents US with list of Russian targets

All the latest military updates on the war in Ukraine.

11/09/2024

Europe News

Denmark and Sweden tackle gang crime with cross-border operations

Malmö in southern Sweden and Copenhagen in Denmark have faced escalating gang violence in recent years, which has intensified over the summer to the point where police from both countries are now operating across borders.

11/09/2024

Tech News

Energy-intensive data centres are on the rise in Europe thanks to AI

London, Paris and Frankfurt are Europe’s data centre hubs. But energy-intensive data centres are causing concern for the EU.

11/09/2024

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Protesters storm Mexico's Senate in response to judicial overhaul

Hundreds of protesters pushed into Mexico's Senate on Tuesday as lawmakers weighed a contentious plan to overhaul the country’s judiciary.

11/09/2024

Experiences

Ice melt forces ‘polar bear capital’ to draw tourists in new ways

This remote town relies on polar bear tourism - but it’s having to adapt as the climate heats up.

11/09/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | September 11th – Evening

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

11/09/2024

Green News

Green recovery funds misapplied, unassessed according to EU auditors

Spending overestimation on climate projects and miscount of actual sums spent in EU countries flagged by the latest report from the European Court of Auditors.

11/09/2024

Europe News

'Serious politics': Scholz backs government's migration policies

The chancellor stressed that many people from other countries have helped the economy but added that the government must be able to choose who comes to Germany.

11/09/2024

USA

US remembers lives lost in 11 September terror attacks 23 years later

On 11 September 2001 — a date that falls at the height of the US presidential election period every four years — four hijacked planes killed nearly 3,000 people.

11/09/2024

Business

Germany approves bailout for struggling Meyer Werft shipbuilder

The federal government and the state of Lower Saxony are collectively buying up 80% of the firm, as the shipbuilder struggles with a nearly €2.8 billion hole in its balance sheet.

11/09/2024

Europe News

EU still hesitant to sanction Russian gas as imports continue

The annual State of the EU Energy Union report shows Europe still relies on Russia for nearly a fifth of its gas imports, while the EU executive is concerned at the slow pace of the transition away from fossil fuels.

11/09/2024

Climate

Methane emissions are rising faster than ever, researchers warn

Despite global efforts to curb emissions, there has been a 20 per cent increase in human-produced methane sources over the last two decades.

11/09/2024

Green News

EU governments using ‘harsh new laws’ on climate activists

Some Western nations are using old legislation or enacting harsh new laws to restrict the right to peaceful protest and impose disproportionate penalties, a report warns.

11/09/2024

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Severe floods in Nigeria leave residents displaced

Residents have been forced to flee their homes in northeastern Nigeria after a dam collapsed unleashing severe flooding.

11/09/2024

Europe News

Suppliers spooked by Draghi’s calls to reform EU electricity market

Mario Draghi’s EU competitiveness report, launched with much fanfare in Brussels yesterday, included a proposal for an electricity market reform that the European Commission shied away from during the energy crisis of 2022.

11/09/2024

Europe News

Neighbours slam Germany over 'unacceptable' border control measures

Poland has deemed Germany's decision to implement border controls "unacceptable," while Austria has announced that it will not accept any migrants who are turned back.

11/09/2024

Culture news

Everything you need to know about the MTV Video Music Awards

The MTV Video Music Awards are set for tonight, with Taylor Swift leading the nominations and potentially making history as the most-awarded artist ever.

11/09/2024

Culture news

Final curtain for London’s only Spanish-language theatre

The Cervantes Theatre in London, established seven years ago as the only dedicated Spanish-language theatre in the capital, will close its doors due to lacking funds.

11/09/2024

Tech News

Online platforms’ advertising transparency checked by EU Commission

Election integrity and protection of minors are the other priority areas so far earmarked for DSA enforcement.

11/09/2024

Green News

Lower energy costs would boost green transition and economy: EU report

The landmark Draghi report says the green energy transition is key to saving Europe's economy.

11/09/2024

Food and Drink

The full scoop on AI Gelato: Italy's ChatGPT-prompted ice cream

Meet the Gelato Genius who prompts ChatGPT to revolutionise his business, save on waste and wow the crowds anywhere in the world

11/09/2024

Travel News

This village in remote northern Sweden will pay you to move there

A local organisation is vying to save the primary school and repopulate the town with cash handouts.

11/09/2024

Europe News

PM Sánchez at odds with Congress over exiled Venezuelan leader

Edmundo González arrived in Spain on Sunday after fleeing Venezuela on a Spanish army jet following a hotly contested presidential election, which several foreign governments believe he won.

11/09/2024

Iraq

Iran's Pezeshkian seeks stronger Iraq ties on first trip as president

Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian, sworn in last July, has made his first official visit abroad to Iraq, seeking to bolster ties amid growing regional tensions.

11/09/2024

Culture news

The Simpsons’ pet dog is going viral after the Trump-Harris debate

“They’re eating the dogs”: Trump peddled false claims about immigrants in last night's debate, leading him to be fact-checked live on air. It also led to a flurry of memes featuring animals and The Simpson’s dog, Santa’s Little Helper.

11/09/2024

The Exchange

Exploring the future of tourism through innovation and sustainability

In partnership with Media City

The future of tourism is here, blending innovation with sustainability. Explore how regenerative practises and cutting-edge technology are reshaping the travel industry and creating a positive impact on communities and the planet.

11/09/2024

Europe News

Belgians puzzled and displeased as Germany brings back border controls

"In the 1980s, we had to get off the bus and they checked all our passports," said one Belgian citizen. "We're not going back to that time, are we?"

11/09/2024