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World News Sánchez defends flood response and announces third aid package of 2.27 billion The Prime Minister defended the state's management of the floods in the face of criticism from the Popular Party and insisted his government is open to opening a commission of enquiry. -
World News International community welcomes Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal According to Lebanese officials, more than 3,700 people have been killed by Israel's intense bombing campaign, many of them civilians. On the Israeli side, over 130 people have been killed, local reports say. -
Europe News Vote on new Commission signals EU Parliament instability and ambiguity The European Commission was approved by the Parliament with the lowest support ever, and it’s not clear which political groups it can count on. But it is not necessarily a bad thing for Ursula von der Leyen. -
Tech News Meet Daisy, the AI 'granny' chatbot that wastes the time of phone scammers A British telecommunications company launched an AI "granny" that will waste scammers' time by rambling on the phone for as long as possible. -
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Europe in Motion Where does the EU stand on trading goods with Russia? As the EU reduces its reliance on Russia, recent figures show that exports to the country have fallen by 58%, while imports have dropped by 86%, particularly for nickel and petroleum oil. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 27th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ireland What's at stake in Ireland's general election? The establishment parties are taking the chance to sweep up votes while Sinn Fein struggles to regain its footing. -
Europe News France says Israel's Netanyahu has immunity from ICC arrest warrant The French foreign ministry says it will continue to work closely with the Israeli prime minister due to the "friendship" between the two nations. -
Europe News What to expect from Ursula von der Leyen's second presidency Russia's war on Ukraine, Donald Trump and the poor health of the European economy will define the start of Ursula von der Leyen's second presidency. -
Euronews Tech Talks Nuclear fusion energy: Inside the record-breaking JET project | Euronews Tech Talks podcast What makes fusion energy so challenging, and why is there so much hype around it? Euronews Tech Talks explored these questions through the JET project. -
Travel News Want to ride the world’s longest tram? Hop aboard the record breaking vehicle in this German city It carries 368 passengers, has air conditioning and can travel at a speed of 80km/h. -
Europe News Nord Stream 2 pipeline access gripe rejected by EU court Complaint over unbundling requirement was lodged before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine and the subsequent sabotage of the pipeline. -
Climate Disappearing ingredients: How crowdsourced collections help to save the foods at risk of extinction Bringing back ancient grains can help family farmers in the face of climate change. -
No Comment Protests rock Albanian capital, calling for PM’s resignation Opposition lawmakers and supporters brought Albania’s capital, Tirana, to a standstill on Tuesday, blocking major roads and demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Edi Rama’s government. -
Art Lost masterpieces by Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat revived at Luna Luna amusement park Luna Luna, a long-lost 1987 art carnival featuring iconic works by Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat, has been resurrected in New York City after decades in storage. -
Earth News Could China’s CO2 emissions peak by 2025? Experts optimistic about the superpower’s green transition Over the last three years, experts have become increasingly optimistic about China’s green transition. -
Europe News Albanian opposition blocks Tirana's streets accusing government of corruption The protesters demand the government be replaced by a technocratic caretaker cabinet until the 2025 parliamentary elections.
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Culture news Legendary guitar brand Gibson hits Donald Trump with cease and desist The MAGA-branded line of guitars was launched as “the only guitar officially endorsed by President Donald J. Trump.” Gibson says it infringes on its trademarks. -
Europeans' Stories Do organic farmers still have a chance in Europe? For more than a year now, European agricultural policy has been in a state of unrest. -
Europe News COP29 debate signals planned 90% emissions cut could be a tough sell in Brussels With swollen ranks of newly emboldened far-right climate sceptics in the European Parliament, the main centre-right group in the European Parliament has also signalled its doubts over the viability of EU climate goals -
Europe News Which MEPs backed Ursula von der Leyen’s second Commission term? The German incumbent won a relatively narrow victory in her bid for a second mandate as European Commission President – and her support has all but vanished from countries such as France. -
Romania Victory of Romania’s 'TikTok Messiah' is an alarm bell for Europe Romania's unknown extremist candidate, Călin Georgescu, won the first round of elections all thanks to a massive TikTok campaign, raising concerns over foul play and prompting a request for an EU investigation. -
Culture news Berlin announces huge €130 million cuts to culture budget Germany’s government has confirmed huge cuts to the culture budget in Berlin. -
No Comment Tate Modern showcases how artists have used technology to dream up the future Tate Modern’s Electric Dreams: Art and Technology Before the Internet opens on 28 November, showcasing how artists from the 1950s to the 1990s used emerging technologies to craft visionary works. -
Tech News Keep calm and carry on: Sweden reissues WWII booklet to prepare citizens for war in the digital age Sweden has revived a wartime-era pamphlet and made it fit for the digital age to prepare its citizens for future crises. -
Business HSBC €31,7 million trader 'chat room' cartel fine upheld by EU court The European judges dismissed HSBC’s procedural challenge against the cartel fine imposed by the European Commission in 2021. -
Qatar 365 Join Qatar 365 in Doha’s museums for the exhibitions of the 2024 Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture! Qatar 365 is back home in Doha to continue its special coverage of the Qatar-Morocco Years of Culture 2024, a yearly initiative that aims to deepen cultural ties between countries. -
Modern Nomads Discovering Abai Qunanbaiuly: The legacy of Kazakhstan's poet, philosopher and musician In this episode of Modern Nomads, we explore the enduring legacy of Abai Qunanbaiuly, Kazakhstan's greatest poet, philosopher and cultural figure. From literature to opera, his influence continues to shape Kazakhstan's modern identity. -
Economy Big drop in German consumer confidence beats hopes of economic growth A key survey shows Germans preparing to tighten their belts rather than boost private consumption, the sector which provides half of the GDP in Europe's biggest economy. -
Business UniCredit takeover could cost thousands of jobs, warns Banco BPM boss The smaller Italian lender had previously flagged "serious concerns" about the "employment and social impacts" of a potential merger. -
Lebanon Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire appears to hold as Lebanese begin streaming back to their homes A deal brokered by the US and France offers hope of a stable pause to hostilities that exploded after a year of low-level fighting. -
Tech News Romanian authorities ask EU Commission to investigate TikTok role in election TikTok was widely used by the frontrunner in the Romanian presidential election last week. -
Lifestyle Mulled wine and drag shows: Berlin’s LGBTQ Christmas market opens for the holiday season The annual LGBTQ Christmas market has opened for the fifth time in the German capital. According to organisers, it's a “safe Christmas space” for queer people to enjoy mulled wine and live performances. -
United Kingdom Six arrested in London over links to banned Kurdish militant group Those arrested allegedly belong to the Kurdistan Workers' Party, which is listed as terrorist organisation in the European Union. -
Business Stellantis announces plans to close Vauxhall van-making plant at Luton The French-Italian car giant says it is planning more investment to enhance its other UK factory at Ellesmere Port as the UK's sustainable, EV-only volume manufacturing plant. -
Business Air Europa's owner Globalia confirms interest from Air France-KLM Europe’s airlines are increasingly looking to consolidate to boost competitiveness and expand networks. -
Business EasyJet profit surges following record-breaking summer numbers EasyJet has revealed its results for the year ended 30 September 2024, recording a substantial rise in profit, boosted by robust summer travel demand. -
Culture news Harvey Weinstein files legal claim of lacking medical care from jail Harvey Weinstein files legal claim alleging lack of medical care and hygiene at Rikers Island jail. -
Travel News Runways temporarily closed at Paris airport as drones deployed to search for missing dog The door of Amalka’s crate had likely become loose during mid-flight turbulence and opened during unloading. -
No Comment Pilot performs go-around at UK airport as Storm Bert disrupts landing Over 100 flood warnings were issued across parts of the UK after Storm Bert brought heavy rain and winds, while Monday's footage showed a plane attempting to land before the pilot performed a go-around for safety. -
No Comment Dozens of Israelis call for return of Gaza hostages Around 100 hostages are still being held in Gaza, with at least a third believed to be dead. Most of the other hostages taken during Hamas's attack on 7 October 2023, were released in a ceasefire last year. -
Georgia Georgia's ruling party nominates far-right former footballer for president Georgian Dream picks Mikheil Kavelashvili as presidential candidate amid protests and opposition backlash over disputed parliamentary elections. -
Europe News Ursula von der Leyen's new Commission receives final approval from MEPs A majority of Members of the European Parliament gave on Wednesday the final approval to the new European Commission of Ursula von der Leyen. -
Art In Pictures: New portraits of Spanish royals by Annie Leibovitz unveiled at watch exhibition Two new portraits of the King and Queen of Spain by Annie Leibovitz have been unveiled at the country’s national bank. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 27th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News ‘Pressing need’ for social media influencers to receive fact-checking training, UNESCO says A new UNESCO survey found that 62 per cent of online influencers do not check the facts of content they share with audiences. -
Destinations Reliable snow, cheap passes and uncrowded slopes: Why you should go skiing in Georgia this winter With modern resorts, mounds of snow and legendary hospitality, Georgia is a hidden gem for thrill-seeking skiers. -
Culture news Drake makes second legal move against UMG alleging defamation over Kendrick Lamar’s 'Not Like Us' Hip-hop artists usually drop bangers, not lawsuits... But Drake has now filed a second legal dispute against Universal Music Group, this time for defamation surrounding Kendrick Lamar’s hit song ‘Not Like Us’. -
Europe News LIVE soon: European Parliament votes on New EU Commission Parliament is about to vote to approve the incoming Commission, having previously endorsed all 26 commissioners through a backroom deal among centrist groups: the European People's Party (EPP), the Socialists and Democrats (S&D), and Renew Europe. -
Culture news Grammy-nominated rapper Slowthai and a friend accused of raping two women after a gig, court hears The 29-year-old Northampton artist and his co-defendant, Alex Blake-Walker, face three joint counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. -
Economy What beef do EU farmers have with the Mercosur free trade deal? The deal has been 25 years in the making and it aims to create one of the largest free trade zones in the world - but farmers in Europe are heavily opposed to sealing it, saying that they cannot compete with South American livestock producers. -
Moments How far can you get in an EV? A new Prime series follows this traveller's world record attempt The journey took Lexi Limitless through Europe where she discovered a new love for Georgia. -
Business Trump's threat to impose tariffs could be costly for US consumers Consumers will have to pay more for their cars, one analyst warns, adding that among the hardest hit would be Volkswagen, Stellantis, General Motors and Ford. -
Culture news The world's oldest man dies in England aged 112 John Alfred Tinniswood never smoked, rarely drank and followed no special diet - apart from having fish and chips every Friday. -
Europe News Russia expels British diplomat over spying allegations The UK government has denied the accusation as 'baseless' as ties between London and Moscow continue to deteriorate over the conflict in Ukraine. -
Health news Who is Jay Bhattacharya, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the National Institutes of Health? Bhattacharya said he wants to reform the US medical research agency and restore public trust in scientific institutions. -
Culture news Marilyn Manson drops lawsuit against Evan Rachel Wood and agrees to pay legal fees The settlement comes nearly four years into a criminal investigation of the 55-year-old Manson involving multiple women that remains unresolved. -
Tech News Australia's social media ban for children under 16 moves closer to becoming law Australia's social media ban for children under 16 has come a step closer to becoming law as it passes the House of Representatives. -
EuroVerify Viral claims of EU lawmakers applauding Ukrainian strikes on Russia debunked The Euroverify team has identified the unfounded claims circulating online in seven languages. -
Europe News Why does the European Parliament's vote to approve the new Commission matter? The new Commission is set to be approved by the European Parliament with a large majority, but how this majority is shaped will be worth watching. -
Health news Nearly 40% of European workers are at higher risk of poor mental health, according to new survey Gender, age, and socio-economic status were contributing factors to poor mental health scores, a new survey found. -
Europe News Why so many French MEPs are rejecting von der Leyen's commissioners | Radio Schuman As MEPs vote to approve the upcoming European Commission, a significant proportion of those opposing von der Leyen's executive picks are French MEPs. -
Markets Euro holds steady despite Trump's renewed threats on tariffs The euro stabilised against the US dollar on Tuesday, despite more tariff threats from US President-elect Donald Trump, targeting imports from Canada and Mexico. -
Europe News French PM Barnier warns of 'serious storm' on the horizon amid budget dispute French lawmakers have spent weeks debating a budget proposal that has threatened to topple Barnier's cabinet. -
Business Back to 2008? UK proposes looser rules around banker bonuses Bankers should be able to receive bonuses faster, say regulators - moving away from post-crisis caution. -
Economy Why are new nuclear projects still too costly in Europe? Building new nuclear reactors in Europe remains economically challenging due to high construction costs, significant financial risks, and the need for strong government support, despite their crucial role in decarbonisation and energy security, according to S&P Global Ratings. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 27th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Romanian 'TikTok Messiah' presidential candidate embodies hybrid war with West, say experts Romanian presidential candidate Calin Georgescu has millions of likes on TikTok and hundreds of thousands of followers. He ran a successful social media campaign to emerge victorious in the first round of the country's presidential elections. -
Israel Ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah comes into force The deal aims to achieve a 60-day pause of hostilities in Lebanon, but Biden said the deal is designed "to be a permanent cessation of hostilities.” -
France Osaka 2025 World Expo: Organisers hope to attract more European visitors The World Expo will be held in Osaka in 2025 and will feature more than 160 countries and regions present -
Europe News Russia launches record number of almost 200 drones towards Ukraine Meanwhile, US-made ATACMS missiles launched by Ukraine damaged critical infrastructure and injured several in Russia's Kursk region. -
No Comment No comment: Severe weather is compounding the challenges facing displaced people in Gaza Turbulent weather is compounding the challenges facing displaced people in Gaza, where heavy rains and dropping temperatures are making tents and other temporary shelters uninhabitable. -
Europe News What could happen to Ukraine if Călin Georgescu becomes president? The independent nationalist beat all expectations by winning the first round of the presidential elections in Romania on Sunday.