2024-11-13

World News

MEPs debate future EU-US relations

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which saw Donald Trump and JD Vance defeat Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the European Parliament debated the future of EU-U.S. relations under the new administration.

13/11/2024

USA

Five things to know about Rubio, Trump's pick for secretary of state

Donald Trump named Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be secretary of state, making the former sharp critic the new administration's choice as its top diplomat.

13/11/2024

Spain

New storms and flooding hit Spain's southern Malaga province

Flooding in garages, commercial premises and ground floor dwellings, overflowing streams and rivers, roads cut off and large pools of water in the streets are the most notable consequences of the rainfall.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Prosecutor seeks jail and election ban for Le Pen in embezzlement case

The French far-right leader could be ruled out of France's 2027 presidential election if she is found guilty of misusing public funds.

13/11/2024

Spain

Spain unites in massive aid effort after devastating floods

As Valencia battles the aftermath of one of Spain's worst floods, young volunteers are using social media to organise aid, while food banks coordinate the distribution and collection of donations to support affected communities.

13/11/2024

Lifestyle

GPHG 2024: IWC Schaffhausen wins the Aiguille d’Or Prize

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève award ceremony is the most hotly anticipated event of the Swiss watch industry calendar, where the crème de la crème of watchmakers presents their best timepieces.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Borrell proposes to suspend EU-Israel political talks over Gaza war

Josep Borrell's proposal, made in view of alleged human rights violations, is highly likely to be vetoed by member states.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Scholz calls for compromise as opposition leader lays out election bid

In the first Bundestag meeting since the ruling coalition collapsed last week, the leader of Germany's largest opposition party laid out his plans for the country in a fiery debate.

13/11/2024

Azerbaijan

Climate Action Commissioner reaffirms EU's leadership

Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra also pledged to make Europe's clean energy industry more competitive.

13/11/2024

USA

Trump and Biden pledge smooth transition of power

US president-elect Donald Trump visited the White House on Wednesday for an Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden, where both pledged to ensure a smooth transition of power.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Italy's coastguard accused of 'manslaughter' over migrant boat deaths

NGO Sea-Watch alleges that the Italian coastguard's failure to respond immediately to a shipwreck off Lampedusa led to the death of 21 migrants.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Farmers balk at prospect of EU-Mercosur free trade deal

The trade agreement could get the green light next week's G20 summit in Brazil, but the prospect has triggered discontent among farmers.

13/11/2024

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13/11/2024

Climate

‘Dark times’: Climate activists on why they’re still fighting at COP29

Cutting through the noise at COP29, Luisa Neubauer and Asad Rehman tell us what brings them to Baku.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Political stand-off delays approval of commissioners in the Parliament

President von der Leyen steps in to broker a deal among major groups and salvage the new Commission.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Blinken in Brussels as Ukraine faces uncertainty with Trump’s return

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Brussels for urgent talks with EU and NATO officials on boosting support for Ukraine, amid concerns over potential policy shifts after Donald Trump returns to the White House.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Commission proposes EU-wide digital tool for posted workers

The European Commission is proposing a voluntary single digital portal for companies posting workers to another member state to provide cross-border services. Stakeholders are divided over its 'added value'.

13/11/2024

Health news

Cell therapy shows promise in treating deadly childhood brain cancer

A clinical trial showed CAR-T cell therapy may shrink aggressive brain and spinal cord tumours in young patients.

13/11/2024

Europeans' Stories

Pesticides: a health hazard for Europeans?

In Charente-Maritime, France, rising child cancer cases are suspected to be linked to pesticide exposure. Local residents are pushing for stricter national and EU regulations on pesticide use.

13/11/2024

Tech News

EU countries warn of Commission power grab in telecom law revamp

The current draft text would give the European Commission more competences in spectrum management, a group of 13 countries warned during discussions on the White Paper on connectivity.

13/11/2024

Niger

Niger expels French aid group as ties with the West deteriorate

The West African nation's military rulers, who took power in a coup last year, have pulled away from Western partners and turned to Russia for security.

13/11/2024

Travel News

France travel disruption likely this winter due to strikes

Strikes in France have been unusually quiet this year, but that’s all set to change in November and December.

13/11/2024

Green News

World leaders lay out raw truth of climate impact in their countries

At the UN climate talks, nations big and small have had the chance to bear witness to climate change.

13/11/2024

Focus

WTM 2024 highlights global tourism rebound, industry innovation, and sustainability

Global tourism is making a striking comeback surpassing pre-pandemic levels. But as international travel surges, sustainability challenges have come into sharp focus. At this year's World Travel Market in London, industry leaders gathered to discuss the future of travel and the challenges ahead.

13/11/2024

Business

BBVA’s bid for Banco Sabadell hit by lengthened competition review

Spanish bank BBVA is experiencing yet another delay in its hostile takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, following increased requirements put forward by Spain’s antitrust regulator.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Spain floods: Málaga evacuates thousands as nation faces fresh storms

Several regions of Spain are under orange or red weather alerts for heavy rain and storms just weeks after deadly flooding killed at least 220 people.

13/11/2024

Destinations

Bulgaria: Ski the same slopes as world champions at these resorts

Bulgaria is teaming up with other Balkan countries to encourage multi-country trips.

13/11/2024

Focus

Uzbekistan's week of global cooperation and cultural heritage

In partnership with the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Focus, we explore Uzbekistan’s week of international initiatives in Tashkent, where leaders discussed eco-tourism, sustainable growth, and cultural preservation in a globalising world.

13/11/2024

EuroVerify

Video from Russia resurfaces as brawl in Amsterdam following clash

A misleading video has gone viral on social media, supposedly showing a brawl in Amsterdam during the trouble that took place in the Dutch capital before and after a football match.

13/11/2024

Europe News

Barroso calls for Ukraine support, but 'nobody believes it will get back Crimea'

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, José Manuel Durão Barroso recalls how EU leaders struggled to come up with a common response to Russia's invasion of Crimea and what Vladimir Putin told him in private.

13/11/2024