2024-11-01

Europe News

Why disaster relief in Europe often comes too late

The EU Solidarity Fund was created to provide rapid assistance during disasters. But for many of those affected, such as Klaus Feuser, that support is often out of reach, blocked by bureaucracy and budget limits.

01/11/2024

USA

Trump's comments about Liz Cheney 'must be disqualifying,' Harris says

Vice President Kamala Harris criticised Donald Trump's recent comments about Liz Cheney as disqualifying for his presidential campaign.

01/11/2024

Lebanon

Israeli strikes devastate Dahiyeh, claim 45 lives in northeast Lebanon

Early Friday airstrikes on Dahiyeh, following a four-day period with no reported strikes in the suburb, destroyed dozens of buildings and sparked fires in the area.

01/11/2024

World News

Russia criticises Turkey for supplying arms to Ukraine during conflict

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has questioned Turkey's military support for Ukraine during the conflict, calling it a "surprise".

01/11/2024

Nutrition

Reduced sugar intake in early life linked to lower risk of disease

Limiting sugar intake from conception through early childhood was linked to lower risks of type 2 diabetes and hypertension, a new study found.

01/11/2024

No Comment

Catastrophic flooding in Spain leaves widespread destruction

The severe flooding wreaked havoc in parts of Spain, leaving cars piled on top of each other, uprooting trees, and coating power lines in heavy layers of mud.

01/11/2024

USA

Early vote: How many Americans have already voted for president?

Voters have already gone out and cast their ballots in droves through early voting or mail-in options ahead of 5 November, with 64,550,126 advance ballots returned.

01/11/2024

EuroVerify

Did a left-wing politician ask for Portugal's police to be disbanded?

After a police shooting of a Cape Verdean man in Lisbon, a Left Bloc politician called for accountability of Portugal's police force management if statements are proven to be untrue.

01/11/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 1st – Evening

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

01/11/2024

USA

Who are the billionaires pumping millions into candidates' campaigns?

The decision time is nearing, and some Americans have more at stake in the Trump-Harris race than others. Much, much more.

01/11/2024

Climate

Half of world’s biggest cities will face climate hazards by 2050

New analysis emphasises the need for ambitious emissions cuts from countries.

01/11/2024

Europe News

Japan and EU sign new defence pact amid rising regional tensions

The partnership is the first of its kind between the EU and an Indo-Pacific nation, and comes as concerns rise over China, North Korea and Russia.

01/11/2024

Destinations

Why Edinburgh’s New Year party should be on your travel bucket list

Edinburgh’s Street Party is now considered a ‘bucket list’ New Year celebration.

01/11/2024

Green News

Why has climate change taken a back seat in the US election?

Presidential campaigns have instead focused on other key election issues like the economy, immigration and foreign policy.

01/11/2024

Serbia

Roof collapse at railway station in Serbia kills at least 13

A concrete roof at a Novi Sad railway station collapsed, killing 13 and injuring others. Rescuers continue to search for survivors.

01/11/2024

USA

Europeans including far-right voters want Harris to win, poll shows

A YouGov survey shows that the majority of Europeans want Kamala Harris to make it to the White House, including some on the far right.

01/11/2024

Travel News

Madeira introduces tourist fee for popular hiking trails

From 1 January 2025, non-residents will need to pay to hike over 30 routes in Madeira.

01/11/2024

Green News

UK apologises to mother of girl who died from air pollution

The child's mother says the apology puts the issue of air pollution ‘firmly on the map’.

01/11/2024

Europe News

Greens fear the EU may have to keep global climate action alive

‘We don’t want other leaders and other countries laughing at us anymore,’ Donald Trump said in June 2017 when he formally announced America’s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, the international deal signed in December 2015 to halt global heating. He’s promised to do it again.

01/11/2024

Culture news

Jennifer Lopez blasts Trump campaign’s ‘garbage’ comments

The pop star and actress, who is Puerto Rican, joined Kamala Harris on stage in Las Vegas, stating that “every Latino in this country” was offended by the racist remarks recently made at a Trump rally, and that "you can't even spell American without Rican - this is our country too."

01/11/2024

Design

Ukrainian architects Livyj Bereh win prestigious Dorfman Prize

For their work restoring the roofs destroyed by Russia's invasion, Livyj Bereh have been awarded one of the world's most prestigious architecture prizes.

01/11/2024

Business

Amsterdam's Schiphol airport to hit airlines with major hike in fees

The airport says a planned 41% increase in fees, due to be imposed next year, is needed because of soaring inflation and much higher interest rates in the past three years.

01/11/2024

Culture news

Thousands go to fake AI-invented Dublin Halloween parade

Irish revellers flooded the streets of Dublin expecting a Halloween parade last night. The only problem? No parade had been organised.

01/11/2024

Russia

Lavrov to visit EU for first time since Russia's 2022 Ukraine invasion

Russian state-controlled outlet Vedomosti reports that FM Sergei Lavrov will visit Malta in December 2024 to participate in a meeting. If confirmed, it would mark his first visit to any EU country since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.

01/11/2024

Business

Irishman Colm McLoughlin who put Dubai Duty Free on the map dies

Colm McLoughlin, the Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant.

01/11/2024

Europe in Motion

Cost of living crisis EU election voters' main concern, report says

The cost of living crisis was a significant driving force in the June election, while gender equality had minimal impact on people's voting preferences, according to a report by the European Parliament.

01/11/2024

Art

Botched heist in Netherlands as thieves steal and damage Warhol prints

On Friday morning, thieves stole two rare Warhol prints and damaged two more. Their violent explosion destroyed the gallery and nearby stores.

01/11/2024

Poland

Euroviews. Is illiberalism in Poland truly so hard to beat?

The governing coalition should finally make work of hammering out a real alternative to PiS’ illiberalism with concrete policies rather than just upholding a "but at least we’re not PiS" image, Tom Junes writes.

01/11/2024

Cinema

Film of the Week: 'Anora' - The Palme D’Or-winning anti-romcom

The director of 'Tangerine', 'The Florida Project' and 'Red Rocket' delivers a brilliant rollercoaster ride - a modern fairytale that doubles as a gut-punch tragedy. It deservedly won this year’s Palme d’Or in Cannes and could very well be on its way to Oscar glory.

01/11/2024

Europe News

Five people wounded in shootout linked to drug trafficking in France

Hundreds of people were involved in the drug-related violence in the western French city of Poitiers, with teenagers among those injured.

01/11/2024