14 November 2024 | Euronews
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Spain What went wrong with Spain's flood response? Two weeks after the devastating floods in Spain, scientists have visited the affected area to investigate the causes and prevent future disasters, while the political parties blame each other for mishandling the crisis. -
World News European Parliament calls for action against Russia's 'phantom fleet' MEPs urge action against Russia’s 'phantom fleet,' calling for stricter checks, penalties, and a total ban on Russian fossil fuel imports to curb sanction evasion and safety risks. -
Azerbaijan 'Finance Day' at COP29 galvanises debate about numbers, sees first activists' protests Small Island Developing States call for a new climate financing regime that does not aggravate their debt burden. -
Health news Measles cases rise more than 200% in European region amid global surge, WHO and CDC say New estimates for worldwide cases of measles were released in a joint World Health Organization and Centres for Disease Control and Prevention report. -
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Tech News Google removes EU-based news content from search feeds as part of 'time-limited test' The test aims to provide regulators and publishers with further data on how Google is used to access news content. -
No Comment COP29 carbon credit debate sparks backlash from activists While world leaders discussed climate finance and emissions cuts, protesters urged wealthier nations — the main contributors to greenhouse gas — to fund climate adaptation efforts for poorer countries suffering the most from its effects. -
Football Now How football has commercialised nostalgia to appeal to modern-day fans Fans' fondness for the past has seen an entire industry emerge, and vintage football shirts are now hot fashion items. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 14th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News 'Hostile' foreign hackers infiltrate Hungary's defence procurement agency The Hungarian government confirmed the hack by a non-state group but said that no sensitive data about the country's military was compromised. -
Tech News Big Tech not yet complying with EU digital rules - consumer report European consumer association BEUC considered that Meta, Apple and Google still have to improve the interoperability of their platform to third party businesses to comply with the Digital Market Act. -
Business ASML remains bullish for 2030 outlook as AI demand stays high The confirmation of earlier guidance from the Dutch semiconductor group is aimed at boosting investor confidence following the company's disappointing order intake in the third quarter of the year. -
Europe News EU slaps Meta with €797 million fine for breaching antitrust rules The European Commission slapped a €797, 72 million fine on Facebook’s owner Meta for abusing its dominant position in the market for personal social networks on Thursday, for preferencing its online classified ads service Facebook Marketplace. -
No Comment Heavy rain causes flooding and destruction in Italy's Sicily region Severe rainstorms lashed Sicily in southern Italy from Tuesday into Wednesday, sweeping cars out to sea and damaging homes. -
Culture news Viral hippo Moo Deng releases official single in four languages This year's 'Baby Shark' has just dropped, courtesy of the viral Thai hippo. Prepare yourselves. -
Travel News Sleep tight, Lisbon: Why this airport banned night flights as Portugal faces a visitor spike Night flights have been an ongoing issue in Lisbon, disrupting the sleep of city residents. -
Europe News NATO completes first large-scale military exercise in Latvia Operation "Resolute Warrior" involved thousands of troops from 13 different countries. -
No Comment Málaga floods wreak havoc as storms lash Spain again Spain is grappling with another wave of extreme weather, only weeks after flash floods devastated Valencia and other regions, killing over 220 people. -
Europe News Police intervene during Audi Brussels negotiations between unions and management Management of Audi Brussels called in the police after workers protested the rejection of their counter-proposal, demanding "fair compensation" as the plant's closure puts thousands of jobs at risk. -
Culture news 'Tiger King' Joe Exotic begs Donald Trump for pardon and offers to join his cabinet The star of Netflix's ‘Tiger King’, currently in prison, has asked Donald Trump for a pardon. That and he really wants a position in his official cabinet. Yes, really. -
Conscious Travel Coolcations: Nordic countries are reinventing your next summer holiday as global temperatures soar As popular holiday spots heat up, more of us are switching our typical summer plans to ‘coolcations’. -
Earth News In pictures: Activists unravel 10m itemised invoice for climate damages at COP29 Activists say there can be no more delay in providing the “trillions, not billions” in climate finance for vulnerable communities. -
Health news More than 800 million people have diabetes globally. How does Europe compare? Diabetes rates have doubled globally in the last three decades, a new study suggests, here’s what to know about the situation in Europe. -
Culture news First tickets for Glastonbury 2025 go on sale tonight Coach tickets are the first to go on sale ahead of next year's Glastonbury Festival. Be ready as they'll sell out fast. -
Climate ‘Climate change kills’: Spain faces new flood threat as leaders highlight extreme weather at COP29 Spain faced new extreme weather alerts this week just a fortnight after flooding devastated Valencia. -
Destinations Europeans are flocking to Sarawak for authentic eco and cultural heritage experiences Eco-tourism initiatives and cultural heritage take centre stage as Sarawak sees a surge in tourism -
South Africa South African police cut off supplies to illegal miners in a bid to 'smoke them out' Up to 4,000 illegal miners are estimated to be underground in an abandoned mine while South African authorities try to clear them out and arrest them. -
Europe in Motion EU SMEs well behind on digitalisation, Eurostat report finds Only 58% of EU small and medium enterprises have reached a basic level of digital services, an enormous 32 percentage points behind the goal set by the EU Commission for 2030. -
Business Monaco's city centre remains in the loop as F1 extends Grand Prix contract The F1 market is highly lucrative. Parent company Formula One Group is worth around $17.35bn (€15.94bn), making it the world's 1072th most valuable company, according to companiesmarketcap.com. -
Earth News COP29: European mayors and city leaders appeal for more money to prevent climate disasters Local leaders could be the driving force behind plans that help their areas to survive extreme weather. -
Economy EU battery-electric vehicle market outlook 'likely to worsen' in 2025 A lower battery-electric vehicle market share in 2025 is likely to make it much more difficult for the EU to meet its carbon emission targets as increasing the BEV market share and sales is one of the key ways car makers were planning to meet those goals. -
Europe News Dutch police under investigation for alleged violence against protesters in Amsterdam The city's mayor said that videos of police using violence against pro-Palestinian protesters "looked serious". -
Tech News TikTok, X, Meta exposed to terrorist content: Irish regulator The online platforms now have three months to report back about the measures they took to take down illegal content. -
Economy What Europe can learn from the US about growth, reveals IMF report A slowdown in productivity growth in Europe has became one of the key reasons behind a widening per capita income gap with the United States, according to the IMF's latest productivity report. -
World News Artificial intelligence dominates Lisbon's Web Summit 2024 exhibitions More than 3,000 companies from dozens of countries showcased advanced technology: from companies that certify wood exports via WhatsApp to flying vehicles that are are a cross between multicopter and aeroplane and promise to revolutionise air travel. -
Europe News EU deforestation law postponed and diluted by Parliament The bill is set to enter into force at the end of 2024, but has now to be renegotiated with member states. A right wing majority pushed for amendments to weaken the provisions, in a contested vote. -
Culture news British Museum accepts highest-value donation in UK museum history The official donation of the entire Sir Percival David Foundation is worth an estimated £1 billion. -
Europe News Italy's president criticises Elon Musk for interfering in migration row The tech billionaire had waded in on the latest court ruling setback to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's flagship immigration scheme with Albania. -
Europe News French weapons used in Sudan war despite UN arms embargo, Amnesty says Military vehicles and tech made by France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being used in Sudan's civil war, Amnesty International says. -
Markets Trump's red wave drives the euro down: How low could it go? The euro fell to 1.05 against the dollar on Thursday, hitting a fresh 13-month low as President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies and tax cuts are expected to strengthen the greenback. Analysts warn of further euro weakness, potentially falling even below parity. -
Health news McDonald's E. coli food poisoning: Cases increase to 104 in outbreak tied to slivered onions One person died and 34 were hospitalised due to an E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions. -
No Comment No comment: Tense scenes as police break up illegal pro-Palestinian protest in Dutch capital Police in Amsterdam arrested some pro-Palestinian protesters and forcibly moved more than 260 to another location as they broke up an illegal demonstration in the Dutch capital's central Dam Square. -
No Comment No comment: Protests in Paris after pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organised by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in its list of invited guests. -
No Comment No comment: Protesters and police clash in Lima on sidelines of APEC summit Hundreds of Peruvians protested on the streets of downtown Lima on Wednesday against the government and its failure to tackle rising crime, as world leaders arrived in the Andean country for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum. -
Europe News Germany to deliver additional air defence supplies to Ukraine The Ukrainian President said "Ukraine is grateful to all our partners who help us with anti-missile and air-defence systems." -
Culture news UK government to introduce levy on stadium tickets to support grassroots venues The UK government is set to introduce voluntary stadium and arena ticket levy to save grassroots music venues struggling to stay open. -
Economy Germany warns ports against accepting Russian gas shipments Germany's economic ministry has warned the Deutsche Energy terminal of a planned shipment expected to arrive at the Brunsbüttel facility, according to a report. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 14th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Rare 300-carat diamond necklace with links to Marie Antoinette fetches €4.5m in Geneva auction Composed of approximately 300 carats of old mine-cut diamonds, the historic piece was once worn during royal coronations and is rumoured to hold ties to the scandal that tainted Marie Antoinette’s reputation. -
Gaza Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of forced displacement, amounting to war crimes Israeli authorities have caused massive, deliberate forced displacement of Palestinian civilians in Gaza since October 2023 and are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch. -
Business Danish royal court announces end to the practice of royal warrants The sweeping changes to the royal warrant system, which dates back to the 1800s, are being widely seen as an attempt to modernise the monarchy under King Frederik X and Queen Mary. -
Cinema Interstella 5555: Are you ready for Daft Punk’s one-night-only worldwide event? The band have released the trailer for the film ‘Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem’, which will be rema5tered in 4k and 5hown on the big 5creen for one-night-only event at over 800 cinema5 acro55 the globe. -
Europe News Si vis pacem, para bellum Experts warn that Russia will be able to launch a full-scale attack on the EU and NATO within the next five years. Europe must finally take its security into its own hands, Andrzej Halicki and Andrius Kubilius write. -
Tech News Bluesky adds 1 million users since US presidential election The social media site Bluesky has seen many new users join since the US election. -
Earth News ‘A beacon of hope’: World’s largest coral discovered in the Pacific Ocean unharmed by global warming A mega coral has been discovered by scientists in the Solomon Islands, which holds centuries of ocean secrets. -
Business AI use poses risks to global financial system, standard-setters warn The Financial Stability Board said the technology could lead to herding, fraud and disinformation, as jurisdictions such as the EU examine the case for further regulation. -
Culture news Björk uses AI to recreate extinct animal calls for Paris biodiversity installation Coinciding with the latest UN Climate Change Conference, Björk and French artist Aleph have designed a new sound installation that will recreate extinct animal calls. The installation will be presented in Paris as part of the forum “Biodiversity: Which culture for which future?” -
Earth News COP29: What happened on day four of the UN climate conference with finance in the spotlight ? Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. -
Markets Euro tumbles to a one-year low as US releases inflation figures The euro further declined against the US dollar following the release of US inflation data on Wednesday. Analysts expect that the euro may continue to face downward pressure against the dollar, even if enthusiasm over Trump's policies subsides. -
Culture news Disappearing act: Magic Circle hunts female member who posed as a man Sophie Lloyd convincingly played the role of Raymond Lloyd to gain access to the male-only Magic Circle over 30 years ago. -
USA Biden sending aid for Ukraine to keep fighting next year, Blinken says The Biden administration said it was determined to help Ukraine fight in its war against Russia, before it hands over power to president-elect Donald Trump in January. -
Europe News Ex-Commission president Barroso talks Putin, Trump, Crimea and EU treaties | Radio Schuman In an exclusive interview with Euronews, ex-European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso talks Putin, Trump, Crimea and why it’s “not prudent” to change EU treaties. -
Culture news The Mob Museum in Las Vegas is getting a revamp. Here's where you can catch crime in Europe Europe's crime museums delve into the fight against the mafia in Palermo, medieval torture devices in Rothenburg and forensic specimens in Athens. -
EuroVerify Could Donald Trump seek a third term as president? Former and incoming President Donald Trump has previously implied that he could run for the White House again in 2028. -
Health news Gay, lesbian, and queer students are three times more likely to suffer from depression than peers LGBTQIA+ students are much more likely to be affected by a major depressive disorder than their peers, a new study in the US has found. -
Earth News Albufera’s fragile ecosystem is at risk: Another tragic victim of València’s historic floods Albufera national park has devastated by València’s historic floods. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 14th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy Germany versus the 'Tariff' Man: How Trump could make it lose out The German economy, already in decline, could be about to lose 1% of GDP due to the trade tariffs, promised by US President-Elect Donald Trump. -
USA Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government Trump rallied House Republicans at a Capitol Hill hotel Wednesday morning, marking his first return to Washington since the election. -
France Thousands of protesters march in Paris ahead of tense football match between France-Israel The demonstration was also organised to denounce a highly controversial gala organised on Wednesday night by the Israeli far-right in Paris. -
Belgium Hundreds protest far-right French politician Jordan Bardella's Brussels book-signing event In Brussels, police used water cannons against left-wing demonstrators protesting a book-signing event of far-right French politician Jordan Bardella. The president of the Rassemblement National was presenting his recently published memoir.