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Spain Sanchez reiterates support for a Palestinian state and signs cooperation agreements amid ongoing Gaza war The Spanish Prime Minister received Mohammad Mustafa at the Moncloa Palace along with several of his ministers. They signed agreements on labour, education, youth and agriculture. -
World News Espionage: Two Italian entrepreneurs investigated for obtaining information on behalf of Russia Starting in early 2023, two men are being investigated for working with Russian intelligence services to provide information of a sensitive nature, such as mapping video surveillance systems in the cities of Milan and Rome. -
No Comment Large crowds queue to buy bread amid severe food shortages in Gaza The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported on Thursday, 21 November 21 that large crowds queued to buy bread from a bakery in central Gaza’s city of Deir al-Balah amid severe food shortages. -
No Comment Workers put up a 20-meter tall Christmas tree in Grand Place in Brussels The Christmas tree was installed this morning and will remain in Grand Place until January 5. The 20-meter tall Nordmann tree was cut down in Rixensart on Wednesday morning. It was planted 32 years ago in front of a private home in Rixensart (Walloon Brabant). -
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Moldova In Moldova's path towards the EU, political prisoners in Transnistria face challenges When pro-European forces won in Moldova in November, their victory only passed by the slimmest of margins. A concerted Russian influence campaign was potentially behind it. -
Europe News Russia has tested a new intermediate range missile in strike on Ukraine, says Putin Putin’s announcement came hours after Ukraine claimed that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight at the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro. -
Europe News French trade minister flags defensive trade tools for Trump presidency As the 27 trade ministers gathered for the first time since Donald Trump's re-election, the use of defensive trade tools against the US could be an option in case of Trump's aggressive trade policy, according to French minister Sophie Primas. -
Tech News Australia is proposing a social media age limit. Which other countries are considering restrictions? Australia's communications minister has introduced a new bill to ban social media for minors under the age of 16. Will other countries follow suit? -
Azerbaijan COP29: First draft text draws widespread criticism but presidency confident of imminent breakthrough The leader of the European Parliament's delegation to COP29 tells Euronews that mitigation efforts must be stepped up in an ambitious way. -
Lebanon US signals progress on Lebanon ceasefire, but critics voice scepticism from all sides Middle East experts from across the spectrum told Euronews they all see the proposals as unworkable, but for very different reasons. -
Football Now What countries are on track to qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup? It's the second anniversary of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, and qualifying for the 2026 tournament is taking shape. -
Tech News What are Storm Shadow and ATACMS, the UK and US-made missiles being used by Ukraine? Ukraine is firing foreign-made missiles directly into Russian territory for the first time. We take a look at what these weapons can do -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 21st – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
The Europe Conversation 'Putin told me he did not want Ukraine to exist' - Former EU Commission chief, José Manuel Barroso Former EU Commission José Manuel Barroso said Putin told him he didn't want Ukraine to exist as an independent state. He said he told him his goals during the twenty five meetings he had with him during his tenure. -
Culture news Jeff Goldblum celebrates the upcoming release of 'Wicked' with a surprise performance in London To celebrate the upcoming release of 'Wicked' in cinemas, actor Jeff Goldblum surprised commuters in London with a Christmas piano performance. Stay tuned to Euronews Culture for our film review! -
Culture news Primavera Sound sells out: Why festivals are more expensive and popular than ever Europe's biggest festivals are pricier than ever but tickets are still selling like hotcakes. What's the deal? -
Europe News Finnish police detain five over violence in Nigeria Authorities allege the prime suspect promoted violence through social media while living in Finland. -
No Comment Pianist Tom Yun reveals Chopin’s hidden creation An unknown musical work attributed to European composer Frédéric Chopin was performed by pianist Tony Siqi Yun. -
Pakistan At least 38 killed in gun attack on Shiite Muslims in northwest Pakistan Sectarian clashes have killed dozens of people in the region in recent years, with Thursday's attack one of the deadliest. -
Europe News EU plans to boost air and missile defence with 18 member states Nearly 20 EU member states have signed a letter of intent to step up cooperation and share the costs of developing common defence systems. -
Ecotech ‘Sewage’ is the secret ingredient in Singapore’s beer - a country with no natural water resources The NEWBrew cans have been a surprise hit with people in Baku, alongside other eco-innovations. -
Europe in Motion UK reports highest growth rate in permanent migration among OECD countries In 2023, Britain was first in terms of the number of migrants that settled to the country permanently relative to its population. In terms of the total number of new arrivals in OECD countries, it was second only to the US. -
Europe News French farmers continue protests against EU-Mercosur free trade agreement Proponents of the EU-Mercosur deal argue it would boost economic ties between Europe and South America by removing tariffs on exports, notably for machinery, chemicals and cars. However, the deal is widely seen as not beneficial for the agricultural sector. -
Europe News How centrist party pact enables European Parliament's new ‘Venezuela majority’ Approval of Commissioners and recent votes in the European Parliament signal new power balance, as the centre-right European People's Party teams up with right wing forces, giving itself more choices for finding majorities. -
Europe News Who's who in the new European Commission? Meet the new European Commission. -
Tech News Lawmakers seek Amazon visit and hearing before restoring lobby access to Parliament Amazon seeks to restore relations with the European Parliament after being denied access earlier in the year for failure to cooperate. -
Residences Airbnb seeks to ‘reinvent’ itself with higher quality listings and offerings ‘beyond accommodation’ The holiday letting giant is rethinking its strategy by refining properties on offer and introducing new experiences. -
Earth News Bank pledges €500m for nature-based solutions. Can greening your money help fight climate change? A sustainable pension or better banking may be a more effective way of cutting your carbon footprint than not flying. -
No Comment France celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 release Beaujolais Nouveau was officially uncorked at midnight on 20-21 November 2024, continuing a cherished tradition that dates back to the 1950s and gained global popularity in the 1980s. -
Health news Study cautions radiologists not to over-rely on AI tools for diagnosis Researchers also found that physicians were more likely to trust an AI explanation if it pinpointed a specific area on an X-ray. -
Europe News Serbia arrests 11 people over deadly awning collapse at train station Demonstrations against the government are ongoing in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, with protestors denouncing corruption and a lack of transparency. -
Destinations Sun, sea and the ‘love of the Filipino people’: Why you should visit the Philippines Dive right into a holiday in the Philippines that’s packed with immersive wellness and foodie experiences. -
World News Eastern Europe needs new defences against attacks on its democracies From Warsaw to Tbilisi, ordinary citizens and forward-thinking leaders show that resilience is possible. If governments can muster the courage to support this democratic innovation, they may find that the best way to defend democracy is by empowering the people, Ieva Cesnulaityte writes. -
Economy Central Bank of Turkey keeps key interest rate unchanged The Central Bank of Turkey held the key interest rate at 50% at its November meeting, for the eighth month in a row. However, investors are becoming more hopeful that a rate cut may be around the corner, as inflation expectations improve. -
World News Russia gifts North Korea over 70 zoo animals A statement released by the Kremlin on Wednesday confirmed the transfer of the animals, in a display of the two countries' growing ties. -
Explore Discover Lower Silesia with Eva zu Beck: Castles, spas & golden mountains in Poland's hidden gem In this episode of Explore Poland, travel filmmaker and Youtuber Eva zu Beck guides us through Lower Silesia, uncovering spa towns, castle hotels, gingerbread traditions, and breathtaking mountains in this magical Polish region. -
Gaza Massive overnight attacks on Gaza raise death toll to over 44,000 Israeli air strikes on northern and central Gaza killed at least 88 people on Wednesday night. -
Economy New car registrations rebound in October after gains in Spain and Germany EU new car registrations rose in October, boosted by robust performance in Germany and Spain. -
Lao People's Democratic Republic Four tourists die of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos Multiple backpackers have fallen critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in a Laotian town popular with backpackers in southeast Asia. -
Europe News John Prescott, former UK deputy prime minister, dies aged 86 Known for a decades-long political career dedicated to social justice, Prescott died at a care home after suffering from Alzheimer's disease. -
Europe News ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader Deif The warrants for the Israeli prime minister and former defence minister pertain to crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ICC did not disclose Deif's warrant of arrest, stating it was a "secret". -
Culture news The world's tallest and shortest women meet in London for record-breaking tea Rumeysa Gelgi and Jyoti Amge met in London and were honoured as Guinness World Record icons in the book’s 70th anniversary edition. -
Europe News Angela Merkel delayed Ukraine's NATO bid over Russia fears, memoir reveals The former German chancellor feared retaliation by Russia if Ukraine joined NATO, and asked Pope Francis for advice about dealing with Donald Trump. -
Food and Drink Cheers to the new vintage: Beaujolais Nouveau gets uncorked in Parisian style At Paris’ iconic brasserie Au Pied de Cochon, the tradition of uncorking Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 kicked off at midnight with free glasses, raffles, and a celebration of French heritage. -
Earth News 'Clearly unacceptable': EU unconvinced by COP29 compromise climate finance proposal Azerbaijan’s first bid for a climate finance deal has failed to break a stand-off between rich and poor nations, though it says a ‘breakthrough’ is imminent. -
Earth News How do you climate-proof a city? European leaders on how they are preparing for extreme weather With this year's climate summit dubbed the 'finance COP', much of the discussion centred on the smartest way to spend taxpayers' money. -
Europe News NATO holds its first artillery drills in Finland since joining alliance Thousands of NATO troops are training with artillery in Finland, just 100 kilometres from the Russian border. -
Tech News Google should sell its Chrome browser to stop its search monopoly, US regulators say US regulators are seeking to break up Google as a punishment for the company's search monopoly. -
Tech News Why was OpenAI CEO Sam Altman only paid just over €70,000 last year? His OpenAI salary isn’t the bulk of Sam Altman's estimated wealth. -
Business BBVA-Sabadell merger: Can new commitments ease antitrust fears? BBVA has pledged key measures, including branch retention and SME credit guarantees, to ease antitrust concerns over its merger with Sabadell. While regulators cite risks to competition and rural access, the deal could reshape Spain's banking sector if approved. -
Culture news Robbers steal diamond-encrusted snuffboxes in raid on Paris museum The 18th century snuffboxes were on loan from the Louvre and part of an estimated €1 million haul stolen by the robbers in a 'very violent raid'. -
Cinema Linkin Park announce ‘From Zero’ concert film will hit cinemas in 2025 The film was recorded during their album launch show in Brazil earlier this month. Release date TBC. -
Markets Bitcoin reaches all-time high as Trump support for crypto gathers pace The price of Bitcoin reached $97,000 on Thursday, climbing 4.54%, marking an all-time high for the cryptocurrency. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 21st – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Nvidia: Wall Street's most valuable company - how did it get there? The company's journey to be one of the most prominent players in AI has produced some eye-popping numbers. Here's a look at some of the figures. -
Culture news Percival Everett wins National Book Award for 'James' After disappointment at the Booker Prize, Everett has taken home one of the US's top gongs for his retelling of Mark Twain's story. -
Business €326 for a coffee? Scottish farm lures investors with caffeine offering and shares It's an enormous price to pay for a little cup of coffee, but the man behind the pitch promises it won't leave a bitter taste behind as it comes with the sweetener of a share of a dairy farm. -
Europe News Marine Le Pen criticises French prosecutors for seeking a 'political death sentence' The French far-right leader says her embezzlement trial is "politicised" and denounces prosecutors for seeking to ban her from public office. -
Business Volkswagen workers offer to take pay cut as wage talks continue As Volkswagen’s wage negotiations enter a third round, employees have offered to accept a wage cut, in return for guarantees from the company that it will not shut down German plants, and will protect job security. -
No Comment Another major eruption hits Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes A new volcanic eruption has occurred on Wednesday evening on the Reykjanes peninsula, just 50 km from the Icelandic capital. -
Culture news 'God's influencer': First millennial to be made saint next year Carlo Acutis, “the patron saint of the internet”, will become the first millennial to be canonised by the Catholic church. -
Ukraine 1,000 days of war in charts: Ukraine's resilience, Russia's gains, and the heavy toll on civilians This week saw surpassed the 1,000th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a conflict that has caused immense human suffering and strained global weapon supplies. -
Travel News Iceland volcano 2024: Is it safe to travel and is the eruption affecting flights? A new 3-km fissure has opened up on the Reykjanes Peninsula and lava has reached the Blue Lagoon tourist attraction. -
EuroVerify Are users leaving Elon Musk’s X en masse and where are they heading? The limited data on X user numbers makes measuring the full extent of the reported exodus from the platform almost impossible. -
Business Germany on the rise as France falls back in the global ranking for AI startups Germany has shown a huge improvement this year in a new ranking for the best hotspots for AI startups. Even so, Europe's strongest economy still falls short of the top spot. -
Business Beko Europe announces 1,935 redundancies: What is the group's plan? Beko Europe has announced the closure of two sites resulting in nearly 2,000 redundancies. -
USA US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire over hostage release condition The resolution that was put to a vote demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire to be respected by all parties." -
Art Famous duct-taped banana sells for €5.8 million at art auction Sotheby’s had estimated its value between $1 million and $1.5 million (€924,000 and €1.4 million). It sold for $6.2 million (€5.8 million) in NYC. -
Europe News Russia says it shot down two British-made long-range missiles fired from Ukraine Western nations have been cautious about allowing Ukraine to use such weapons, fearing it could lead to an escalation that might involve NATO members in direct conflict with Russia. -
Korea Russia and North Korea expand their economic ties in new agreement The arrangement is the latest in a pattern of increased co-operation betwen the two countries, as North Korean troops have been confirmed to be fighting for Russia in the Kursk region. -
Markets Nvidia's strong earnings fall short of lofty investor expectations Nvidia shares declined following strong quarterly results as investors set a high bar for earnings. A lower gross margin and slowing growth also contributed to the fall. -
Europe News EU must maintain 'urgency' of digital euro process, says ECB project leader Evelien Witlox, project director for the digital euro at the European Central Bank, discusses how the proposal is progressing, how the currency would work in practice, and what the key concerns are at this stage. -
Earth News COP29: What happened on day 10 of the UN climate conference? Euronews Green brings you the latest updates from the UN climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. -
Europe News Should the EU follow the US policy shift on Ukraine? | Radio Schuman The US now allows ATACMS strikes on Russia and antipersonnel mines in Ukraine, while the EU upholds restrictions despite calls for more offensive aid by EU top Diplomat Josep Borrell. -
Tech News Irish privacy watchdog awaiting clarity from EU on AI regulation The incoming government will decide whether to make the Irish data protection authority also the national watchdog for the AI Act. -
Cinema David Cronenberg: 'They say I'm the godfather of body horror, but I don't know what that means' The creator of a bizarre and unique cinematic universe, the celebrated Canadian director was in Lisbon to present his latest film, 'The Shrouds', which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 18th edition of LEFFEST. -
Tech News Web creator Sir Tim Berners-Lee says algorithms should be blamed for toxicity on social media "It is really important that we realise this toxicity comes from the [social media] algorithms and you can change that," the World Wide Web inventor told Euronews Next. -
Business Could a Trump presidency be an opportunity for Europe's green funds? The US president-elect, a climate sceptic, is likely to hinder global progress on the green transition. Even so, there may be a silver lining for Europe. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 21st – 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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Health news How European countries compare on cancer screening programmes There is wide variation in cancer screening across Europe, but no country scores perfectly across the board. -
Europe News Denmark and Norway continue to investigate damaged cables in Baltic Sea Concerns are growing over cables carrying internet data being cut or damaged, with cases reported in a number of European countries including Germany, Finland, Sweden and Lithuania. -
Climate Climate change leads to worsening effects of pollen allergies in Denmark Climate change influences the timing, duration, and intensity of the pollen season, impacting increasing numbers of people with allergies. -
Europe News Spain to grant residency and work permits to around 300,000 undocumented migrants per year The policy will come into effect next May and aims to expand the country’s aging workforce.