15 November 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Volodymyr Zelenskyy: Putin-Scholz call risks opening a 'Pandora's box' Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that his phone call to the Russian president will only serve to make Vladimir Putin feel less isolated. -
Europe News Slovakia's draft language law sparks fears over rights of Hungarian minority A proposed amendment to Slovakia's language legislation could prove a fresh setback to diplomatic relations between Bratislava and Budapest. -
World News Protests erupt in Abkhazia over pro-Moscow property measure Demonstrators in Abkhazia stormed government buildings to oppose a proposal allowing Russians to buy property, fearing it would inflate prices and increase Moscow’s influence. -
No Comment Contestants from 125 countries take part in Miss Universe 2024 preliminaries The grand finale will take place on November 16 in Mexico City, crowning the next Miss Universe. -
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Lebanon Israeli shell hits UNIFIL base in Lebanon, Italy seeks clarification Italian Foreign Minister Tajani condemned the incident as "unacceptable" during a call with his Israeli counterpart, urging a thorough investigation and accountability. -
Azerbaijan COP29: President of COP cautiously optimistic about reaching goals despite calls for reform A letter signed by global leaders and renowned climate scientists calls for reform of the COP process. -
Spotlight Hong Kong family offices: how wealth management intersects with art and philanthropy In this episode of Spotlight, we explore how Hong Kong's family offices are influencing art, investment and philanthropy, driving the city's evolution as a global hub for wealth and cultural heritage. -
No Comment Explosions in Beirut after Israeli strikes cause extensive damage Israeli airstrikes hit neighbourhoods in the southern suburbs of Beirut and near the city centre on Friday, causing extensive damage and escalating tensions in the ongoing conflict with Hezbollah. -
Tech News 'AI could transform our world but has enormous risks': Michael O'Flaherty on tech and human rights The Council of Europe's new Commissioner for Human Rights warned that failing to defend Ukraine would be an "existential loss" to Europe at this year’s Web Summit tech event. -
Azerbaijan Al Gore calls for reform of COP climate process Former US vice-president now climate campaigner Al Gore said it is 'absurd' that the presidency of the UN climate talks is being repeatedly handed to petrostates, in an exclusive interview with Euronews. -
World News Italy: Clashes between police and students on 'No Meloni Day' leave 15 officers injured At least 15 police officers were injured on Friday during violent clashes in Turin with students protesting against Italy's far-right government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. -
Culture news Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul: A circus act or boxing's new era? The boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has sparked intense debate: is it just a cash-grab spectacle designed for entertainment, or is it a must-watch showdown. -
No Comment Maori MPs stage haka protest against treaty bill Maori lawmakers performed a haka in New Zealand's parliament, protesting a bill aimed at changing a treaty that granted land rights and protections to Maori tribes. -
Europe News Croatia's PM fires health minister arrested in corruption probe EU prosecutors are investigating eight individuals and two companies in Croatia over alleged bribery, abuse of authority and money laundering. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 15th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Pfizergate Commission transparency battle kicks off in European Court The case opposing the New York Times and the EU Commission over its failure to disclose text messages between president Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla about COVID-19 vaccine contracts has entered the hearing phase. -
Europe News Why are Azerbaijan and France at odds? Political tensions stemming from France's support for Armenia and its accusations against Baku resurfaced at the COP29 climate summit. But what is driving the ongoing tension between the two sides? -
Economy Gas prices jump as Gazprom says it is halting deliveries to Austria Gazprom Export has announced that it will be halting gas supplies to Austria, following the latter's biggest state-owned fossil fuel company, OMV, winning an arbitral award against it. -
Earth News Europe’s plans to continue relying on gas power undermine climate commitments, report reveals Three European countries are especially reliant on fossil gas for electricity generation - Italy, the UK and Germany. -
Climate Now Climate Now Live: Hottest day, year, decade: How is Europe facing the climate crisis? 2024 has shattered records: the hottest day, the hottest year, and the warmest decade ever. What does it mean for Europeans? Watch our live discussion with climate scientist Carlo Buontempo from Copernicus, live from our Brussels news hub. -
The Europe Conversation UNRWA: Risk of famine in Gaza without swift action In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews in Brussel, UNRWA Gaza director Scott Anderson drew a devastating picture of the situation in the Palestinian territory, underlining acute food shortages. Without swift action, a full-blown man-made famine could afflict life in Gaza, he claimed. -
Earth News Did people have to fly to COP29? Private jet use soared, but one group got to Baku overland New flight tracking data adds to a dubious atmosphere around the climate summit, held in the oil-rich state of Azerbaijan. -
Europe News Scholz calls for peace in Ukraine in first phone call with Putin in more than two years For the first time in two years, the German chancellor directly spoke with the Russian president. -
Europe News EU grows increasingly convinced Russia is producing lethal drones in China Diplomats in Brussels have received "convincing" evidence showing Russia has built a factory in China to produce lethal drones. -
Tech News Reporters Without Borders presses charges against X in France for spreading fake news X failed to stop the spread of a pro-Russia video impersonating Reporters Without Borders, the NGO said. -
Travel News Slim-bodied, single aisle seats and extra-long range: Inside Iberia’s game-changing aircraft Iberia completes its first flight with an extra-long-range aircraft that could change the way our airlines fly. -
Earth News More than 1,700 oil and gas lobbyists at COP29: Which European delegations invited them? If fossil fuel lobbyists were a country, they would be the fourth-largest delegation at the summit. -
EuroVerify Fact check: Are claims of discrimination against Irish citizens true? Ahead of the Irish general election, a manipulated video has been shared thousands of times on X, supposedly showing a migrant mocking a white woman over having obtained social housing. -
Culture news Sylvester Stallone: Donald Trump is the 'second George Washington' Sylvester Stallone called President-elect Donald Trump the “second George Washington” while introducing him at a gala. -
Business General Motors lays off about 1,000 workers to compete in crowded automobile market General Motors is laying off about 1,000 workers worldwide, shedding costs as it tries to compete in a crowded global automobile market. -
Destinations Armenia: History buffs will love the churches, monasteries and architecture in this ancient country Discover Armenia’s ancient monasteries, vibrant traditions, and the rich history of Yerevan -
Europe in Motion Alcohol-free beer is becoming more popular in the EU: But will it overtake traditional beer? Alcohol-free and low-alcohol beer production in the EU jumped by 13% from 2022 to 2023, while the share of traditional brews declined. How large is the gap now? -
Business Cyprus in talks with Gulf energy companies over natural gas licences Energy companies from Persian Gulf states have expressed interest in searching for natural gas off the southern coast of Cyprus, President Nikos Christodoulides said on Friday. -
Europe News Dutch state secretary to quit over racist remarks after Amsterdam riots The clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters led to international reactions, condemning the violence. -
Culture news Linkin Park’s ‘From Zero’: Euronews Culture’s Verdict Linkin Park hit the proverbial reset button with their first album in seven years, the first without frontman Chester Bennington. ‘Heavy Is The Crown’, indeed. Is ‘From Zero’ the comeback many are hoping for? Here’s our verdict. -
Tech News AI in critical infrastructure: US government releases new guidelines for its use The framework recommends that AI developers evaluate potentially dangerous capabilities in their products. -
World News Heavy Israeli airstrikes hit southern suburbs of Beirut The World Bank estimates the 13-month Israel-Hezbollah conflict has caused over €8 billion in losses, with €3.2 billion in infrastructure damage and €4.8 billion in economic impact. -
Europe News Man suspected of supplying small boats to people smugglers arrested in the Netherlands A joint operation between authorities in Belgium, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom led to the arrest of a Turkish national in Amsterdam. -
Economy Ireland’s economy likely to lag in 2024 as multinational sector declines The European Commission expects the Irish economy to decline in 2024. However, growth is expected to pick up pace again in 2025, before stabilising in 2026. -
Culture news The Onion has bought Alex Jones’ Infowars: What does this mean for the controversial platform? How will Infowars transition from Jones' conspiracy theory soapbox to the satirical style of its new owners? -
Europe News Rising antisemitism in Belgium: A call to action In October 2021, the European Commission called on all member states to develop national strategies against antisemitism. However, three years later, the Belgian Federal Government still has failed to answer this call. The inertia is indefensible. -
Europe News Man in Denmark hands in 80 guns and suspected WWII grenade during weapons amnesty More than 8,400 weapons have been turned in to Danish police this month as part of a nationwide amnesty to tackle violence between criminal gangs. -
Europe News Parliament majority fractured in stand-off over commissioner hearings Parliamentary confirmation of Ursula von der Leyen’s new team of Commissioners has spiralled into a political drama, threatening to delay the start of the new EU executive. -
Lifestyle New study reveals what has changed in French people's sex lives A wide-ranging French study published this week reveals ‘major changes’ in people's sexuality over the last ten years. Here are the key takeaways. -
Business Hyundai Motor Company brings in new Spanish co-CEO to boost expansion Hyundai Motor Company has appointed its first foreign chief executive officer (CEO) in an attempt to expand the company outside of South Korea and solidify its leadership in areas such as electrification. -
Travel News Spain moves closer to golden visa ban - while one country is reintroducing its scheme If you want to move to Europe, golden visas allow you to buy your way to residency. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 15th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Bank of England hails warmer EU relations after Starmer’s reset pledge A shift in trade patterns with Europe has weighed on the UK economy, Governor Andrew Bailey said. -
USA US court charges man with murder of wife who went missing in Spain Florida-based David Knezevich is accused of travelling from Miami to Madrid via his native Serbia before kidnapping and murdering his estranged wife, Ana Maria Henao. -
Business Which European companies are poised to benefit from a stronger dollar? As the euro weakens post-Trump’s win, a group of European firms with high US revenue and low asset exposure stand to gain from a stronger dollar environment. -
Culture news Historic England releases heritage at risk register: How does Europe protect its heritage? As Historic England releases its annual report on heritage at risk, we look at the results and how heritage across Europe is analysed. -
North Korea North Korea's Kim Jong-un pushes for speeding up mass production of exploding drones Leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the development and testing of drones designed to crash into targets and explode. -
Health news European regulators green light new Alzheimer's drug after first rejecting it European regulators initially said in July that the drug's benefits did not outweigh its risks. -
No Comment Peruvians call for justice and say 'No' to APEC Two small groups of protesters demonstrated in Lima as world leaders gathered in Peru for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum. -
Europe News Almost half of Spain's flood victims were aged 70 or over, data shows Elderly Spaniards made up the highest number of deaths after devastating floods hit Spain's Valencia region. -
Economy EU inflation forecast to tumble as Brussels warns of looming trade war The European Commission has hailed a 'gradual' rebound in economic activity, but warns the EU is 'especially vulnerable' amid rising geopolitical tensions. -
Off-the-beaten-track adventures in Northern Armenia Armenia’s diverse landscapes, with their rolling highlands, lush valleys, and fast-flowing rivers, create a vibrant outdoor playground. -
Europe News Fire in Spanish nursing home kills at least 10 Two other people are in critical condition after a blaze broke out in the residence, in Spain's Zaragoza region. -
Economy UK economic growth slows down sharply in the third quarter in blow to Labour UK economic growth slowed down sharply in the third quarter of the year, official figures showed on Friday. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Gladiator II' - Are you not entertained? 24 years after the Oscar-winning 'Gladiator', Ridley Scott returns to the colosseum sandbox. The end result is difficult to dismiss but still hard to defend. -
Earth News COP29: What happened on day five of the UN climate conference? Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. -
Cinema Berlinale 2025: Todd Haynes named as Jury President of 75th Berlin Film Festival US director Todd Haynes ('Far From Heaven', 'Carol', 'May December') will be president of the international jury of the 75th Berlin International Film Festival. -
Markets Weekly Recap: European markets see a resurgence on tech optimism Global stock markets faced sell-offs this week, as Wall Street's rally began losing momentum amidst fading optimism around Trump. European markets managed a modest rebound on Thursday, spurred by positive outlooks from tech giants ASML and Siemens. -
Economy UK plans to create pension mega funds and unlock billions for investment British Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves said on Thursday the government planned to merge dozens of pension funds with the aim of unlocking tens of billions of pounds for investment and boosting the UK's subpar economic growth. -
Markets Hopes for luxury goods market as China's retail sales surge in October China released economic data revealing a boost in retail sales and slower declines in home prices, signalling economic recovery amid recent stimulus efforts. This recovery could benefit European luxury and mining stocks, as China's demand strengthens. -
Europe News The political power struggle over approving the Commission | Radio Schuman The EU institutions have been on hold since the European elections in June. The EU executive was supposed to be up and running on December 1st, but a clash among political groups might delay the start. -
No Comment Historic floods in Malaga leave city paralysed and thousands homeless Malaga has been hit by its worst floods in decades, with relentless downpours causing widespread disruption. -
USA Trump picks vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr to be in charge of public health President-elect Donald Trump has said Kennedy is his choice for the role of health secretary in the run up to his election victory, even if senior members of his campaign ruled out Kennedy having an official role. -
Art Final Fantasy, Vogue and David Bowie: Yoshitaka Amano's art takes centre stage in Milan Best known for his iconic work on the Final Fantasy series, the art of Japanese illustrator Yoshitaka Amano is being celebrated in Milan. -
Earth News COP29: Is Net Zero just a dream or an attainable goal? Euronews spoke with a Vice-Chair of the IPCC and a leading expert in clean energy growth. -
Tech News French people spend about 3.5 hours online every day, new survey finds A new survey conducted in France found that people spend half of their internet time on very large platforms. -
Road map to a smoke-free future Only the agile—and committed—will survive the changes disrupting multiple industries, including the tobacco industry. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 15th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Europe News Ride-hailing app drivers protest in Brussels over rising costs and competition At least 200 drivers employed by ride-hailing platforms including Uber are demanding lower commissions, higher pay rates, and unified rules for taxis and so-called street cabs in Belgium. -
Europe News Hundreds protest against France-Israel football match in Paris amid high security Thursday's game was held in a tense atmosphere and under exceptional security measures a week after violent clashes broke out in Amsterdam between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Israeli football fans. -
Europe News French mission to bolster Ukrainian defences against Russian invasion end A French military taskforce is wrapping up training of a new brigade of several thousand Ukrainian fighters who will be joining the war against Russia. They will be armed with France-supplied tanks, artillery canonn and other heavy weaponry. -
Iran Rafael Grossi visits Iran in bid to restore inspectors' access to nuclear programme Since the collapse of the landmark nuclear deal in 2018, Iran has abandoned all limits on its nuclear activities and enriches uranium to up to 60% purity, which is near weapons-grade levels of 90%. -
Azerbaijan COP Truce: A call for global unity to address climate and conflict The world is invited to stand together in Baku and respect the COP Truce as a symbol of shared responsibility, resilience, and hope, Yalchin Rafiyev writes. -
Tech News Web Summit: Questions raised over Portugal's capacity to host Europe's largest annual tech event As Europe's largest annual tech event draws to a close, questions are being asked about Lisbon's capacity to host Web Summit beyond 2028.