2024-11-06

USA

Five key takeaways as Donald Trump wins the White House

Donald Trump is set to be elected president of the US; here are some of the key takeaways from the election.

06/11/2024

Cinema

Daniel Craig gives brilliantly blunt response over next James Bond

Craig is the longest-reigning actor to star in the 007 franchise, which has been ongoing since 1962. He recently shared his thoughts on who the next actor to play James Bond should be...

06/11/2024

Business

Drop in sales in China hits profits for Japanese car maker Honda

Honda sold more motorcycles globally in the first half of its financial year as demand in Asia rose. However, it saw a fall in car sales, particularly in China.

06/11/2024

Experiences

This epic Saharan running trail takes you through the dunes of Djanet

Love running? Challenge yourself to try Algeria’s 222 km race through the Sahara Desert.

06/11/2024

Belgium

What will Trump's return to the White House mean for NATO?

Donald Trump's US election victory will cause alarm among the alliance's European members on issues from defence spending to support for Ukraine.

06/11/2024

Travel News

Move abroad? Here's where has lowest cost of living in Europe

Home no longer looking so tempting? Save money and improve your quality of life in these affordable European countries.

06/11/2024

Business

Market winners and losers as Trump secures historic victory

As Donald Trump returns as the 47th US president, several markets respond strongly to his policy shift. Here are five winners and losers as investors adjust to the new US administration.

06/11/2024

Europe News

Spain floods: 89 people still missing after deadly disaster

Spanish authorities issued their first tally of the missing on Tuesday when a Valencia court said that 89 people are confirmed to be unaccounted for.

06/11/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | November 6th – Midday

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

06/11/2024

Culture news

'The Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers up for sale

The man who stole the slippers thought they were adorned with real jewels. The bidding for the iconic prop lasts until 7 December.

06/11/2024

USA

Donald Trump wins Wisconsin, crushing Kamala Harris' hopes

The Badger State was part of the so-called "Blue Wall" that Harris needed in order to take the presidency.

06/11/2024

Health news

UK confirms two new locally-transmitted mpox cases

The two cases mark the first known household transmission of the new mpox variant in Europe.

06/11/2024

Europe News

Play ball on anti-crisis banking laws, EU finance pick tells Trump

In a three-hour hearing held on Wednesday, Maria Luís Albuquerque rejected calls to slash insurance laws to boost the economy, while brushing off conflict-of-interest fears from her own private sector career.

06/11/2024

No Comment

Violent protests erupt in Serbia after train station disaster

Protests in the Serbian city of Novi Sad over a fatal rail station canopy collapse escalated as a group threw bottles and bricks at the headquarters of the Serbian Progressive Party, spraying red paint on leaders' posters.

06/11/2024

Culture news

First celebrity reactions as Trump on cusp of US election victory

Many celebs have started to share their reactions to the results of the presidential election - some disappointed, others thrilled...

06/11/2024

Tech News

How did Elon Musk’s pro-Trump X posts get so popular?

A study has found that Musk appears to have tweaked X’s algorithm to boost his posts pro-Trump.

06/11/2024

Art

Dutch police detain suspect after botched Andy Warhol art heist

The arrest comes days after thieves blew open the door of an art gallery in the town of Oisterwijk last week and stole two works by Warhol.

06/11/2024

Business

Hugo Boss faces sales target delays amid weak demand in China

The German luxury brand, Hugo Boss, has warned of potential delays in reaching its ambitious 2025 sales target due to tepid consumer demand, especially in China.

06/11/2024

Radio Schuman

EU should strive to maintain a professional relationship with Trump

Ex-US president Donald Trump is close to re-election, as projections indicate that key states are in the hand of the Republicans.

06/11/2024

USA

US election 2024: How the vote shifted since the last election

In every state where the majority of votes have been counted, Trump has outperformed his 2020 showing.

06/11/2024

USA

European leaders congratulate Trump as Harris comeback looks unlikely

Hungary's populist leader Viktor Orbán was the first European leader to congratulate the Republican candidate, as the former president was projected to win in critical swing states.

06/11/2024

Markets

Euro suffers worst drop since Covid ahead of Trump winning US election

Ahead of a decisive win by Donald Trump in the US presidential election there was a sharp rally in the US dollar, sending the euro to a four-month low and boosting Bitcoin by 5% to a record high as European markets opened.

06/11/2024

Europe in Motion

These EU countries have the highest tax-to-GDP ratio

Tax-to-GDP ratio has seen a slight decline across the EU in 2023. However, trends varied significantly amongst different countries.

06/11/2024

USA

'We made history': Trump claims victory as swing states turn red

The Republican candidate has been projected to win the keys to the White House for his second term after securing gains in three key swing states, including Pennsylvania.

06/11/2024

Business

Stocks rally and euro tumbles as Trump declares victory in US race

Donald Trump is heading back to the White House, leading to a volatile session in global markets. The dollar has surged, sending the euro and emerging market currencies down.

06/11/2024

USA

Trump wins Pennsylvania, likely securing US presidency for second time

Donald Trump is expected to become the 47th US president, after securing the critical swing state of Pennsylvania, blocking any further paths for Kamala Harris to obtain the White House.

06/11/2024

Culture news

The Strokes frontman on refusing to vote: ‘The two parties are a joke'

The Strokes frontman Julian Casablancas has revealed that he’s refused to vote in the US Presidential elections. "I see little point in choosing between these puppets," he wrote on social media. His comments were met with widespread criticism.

06/11/2024

Europe News

Ukrainians fear Trump return could threaten their future

Many Ukrainians fear Trump’s possible return to the White House, with concerns he’d cut support and pressure NATO allies. Could a Trump presidency leave Eastern Europe vulnerable?

06/11/2024

Europe News

Far-right forces split over how to defend the EU

Radical and far-right forces are gaining ground across the European Union with their ideas increasingly weighing on issues ranging from immigration to agriculture. Could defence be one of them?

06/11/2024

EuroVerify

Flu season: Common myths debunked

Can you catch the flu from exposure to cold temperatures? Is the flu the same as a cold? EuroVerify takes a look.

06/11/2024