28 November 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Espionage at European universities: 'We must be vigilant, though not paranoid' At a plenary session in Strasbourg, MEPs debated foreign interference and espionage by third countries at Europe's universities. -
Europe News Valencia residents struggle with public transport issues one month after Storm DANA The Valencian metro service, which serves an average of 7.5 million people monthly, remains paralysed nearly a month after the passage of Storm DANA. -
Europe News MEPs critique Angela Merkel's legacy as memoirs hit the shelves ‘Freedom’ is an autobiographical book by Angela Merkel, former German Chancellor from 2005 to 2021. It retraces her national and European political career. -
Qatar Lewis Hamilton speaks to Euronews ahead of Formula 1 race in Qatar The seven-time Formula 1 world champion recently shocked the world of motorsports by deciding to join Ferrari in 2025, calling it one of the hardest decisions he has ever had to make. -
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Health news Smoking ban resolution strongly rejected by EU Parliament A resolution on smoking bans, initially backed by a majority of MEPs, was widely rejected after attempts by right-wing groups to exclude novel tobacco products from the text. -
Health news Amid uncertain Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire, WHO chief warns of ‘huge’ health needs in Lebanon Some Lebanese hospitals could be operational within weeks, officials said, but others will take months to repair. -
Football Now Who will be crowned champion of the 2024 Copa Libertadores? Atlético Mineiro meets Botafogo in the 2024 Copa Libertadores final. The best club side in South America will be decided at Argentina’s Estadio Mâs Monumental Stadium. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 28th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA Who is Trump's peace envoy for Ukraine and what will he do about Russia's invasion? US President-elect Donald Trump nominated retired General Keith Kellogg as a special Ukrainian peace envoy to lead negotiations on an end to Russia's full-scale war. Who is he, and what are his views on Russian invasion? -
Earth News Spain’s new ‘climate leave’ gives workers four days off during extreme weather The law on paid leave protects the rights of workers not to go to work in the event of catastrophes or climate related weather alerts that could put them in danger. -
Pakistan Imran Khan and wife face terrorism charges amid deadly protests in Pakistan The unrest coincided with renewed sectarian violence in Kurram district, where eight more people were killed on Thursday following deadly clashes earlier this month. -
The Europe Conversation Russian attacks on undersea cables 'most serious threat' to our infrastructure' - NATO Recent interference in undersea cables in Germany, Sweden, Finland and Lithuania an example of growing cyber and hybrid interference by Russia, says NATO expert. -
Business Auditors admonish ‘loopholes’ in EU’s €100bn corporate tax avoidance fight Brussels recently scored a win when judges ruled Apple should reimburse €13bn in underpaid taxes – but a high-profile tax havens blacklist is undermined by weak sanctions, and warnings of cross-border schemes often go unheeded, auditors said. -
Colombia Colombian navy uncovers 'narco sub' in new drug trafficking route to Australia The discovery of a semi-submersible vessel carrying cocaine in the Pacific was part of a global six-week operation against drug smugglers. -
Europe in Motion Nearly half of EU citizens no longer see US as most important ally, survey shows A new survey reveals EU citizens are growing more and more US-sceptic, and think it's time for the bloc to pursue its own foreign policy and reduce ties with Washington. -
Earth News As countries meet to agree a landmark plastics treaty, is recycling or producing less the answer? Even if 50 per cent more plastic was recycled there would still be a pollution problem, a French minister said this week. -
Europe News Georgian prime minister suspends EU membership talks until end of 2028 The country's highly disputed parliamentary elections have drawn widespread condemnation, and Brussels says they should be re-run under international supervision within a year. -
Tech News EU Commission aims to regulate environmental impact of AI through delegated act The EU executive is looking at the energy used by large language models and standard bodies to calculate a benchmark. -
Health news Number of Europeans diagnosed with HIV rose in 2023 with new cases in most countries The increase in diagnoses in 2023 is likely due in part to an increase in testing, but health authorities said more work is needed to contain HIV. -
USA 'Don't count on his help': Russians and Ukrainians in the US brace for a second Trump presidency Donald Trump has previously claimed he could end the war in Ukraine "in one day", but some of those who've fled to his country from Russia and Ukraine are less than confident about the future. -
Focus Baku COP29: Climate event ends with $300bn deal amid calls for more action COP29 has concluded in Baku, Azerbaijan. The two-week climate conference overran two days as negotiations worked towards a new global finance goal. -
Destinations Lights, camera, go! An emerging travel trend gets visitors to Malta on the location of Gladiator II The new Gladiator II film is already attracting visitors to Malta as ‘set-jetters’ chase new filming hotspots. -
Europe News Portuguese government announces €20 million investment in security forces €20 million will be invested to acquire 600 new vehicles for the country's police force. However, Portuguese police union representatives say it isn't enough. -
Art Major new museum to open in Almaty, showcasing Kazakh and Central Asian art Slated to open in summer 2025, Almaty Museum of Arts is the first private museum of regional modern and contemporary art in Central Asia. -
Economy Germany’s inflation misses forecasts in November: Bund yields fall Germany's headline inflation rose to 2.2% in November, below forecasts, with a sharp 0.2% monthly drop signalling disinflation. Core inflation hit 3.0%, the highest since May. Bund yields fell to 2.14%, DAX rose 0.5%, and the euro slightly weakened. -
Art Swiss chapel hosts "AI Jesus" confession sessions to connect faith with technology In Switzerland, a two-month experiment explored the intersection of technology and religion through an AI-powered "Jesus" avatar held in a Catholic chapel’s confessional. -
Europe News Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire under threat after attacks in southern Lebanon Some 1.2 million people were displaced in Lebanon, and thousands began streaming back to their homes on Wednesday despite warnings from the Lebanese military and the Israeli army to stay out of certain areas. -
Europe News Four dead, including two children, after migrant boat tragedy off Greek island The Greek migration minister warned that worsening winter weather and ongoing geopolitical turmoil are making Mediterranean crossings even more dangerous. -
Europe News Daniel Khalife: British former soldier found guilty of spying for Iran Khalife, 23, gained global attention last year when he escaped from London's Wandsworth prison for three days while being held on espionage charges. -
Business Gifting olive oil over wine? Waitrose outlines yearly sales trends The UK supermarket says the "cost of living still counts", but its shoppers are showing "a return to indulgence". Premium olive oil is one product attracting attention. -
Business Luxury carmaker in trouble: Aston Martin issues new debt and profit warning Aston Martin is raising millions to invest in electrification, as well as in other areas, while its core profit is expected to fall short of 2023 levels. -
Tech News Australia passes world-first ban on social media for under 16s into law The proposed bill has now been passed by lawmakers in both chambers of the Australian parliament. -
Markets Oil rises as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire violated, OPEC+ delays meeting Oil prices rose nearly 1% Thursday after Israel reported ceasefire breaches with Hezbollah, reigniting Middle East tensions. Brent hit $72.90 a barrel, recovering recent losses. Meanwhile, OPEC+ postponed its meeting, with analysts noting stronger cartel cohesion and compliance. -
USA Paranoid style of American politics should be Europe's wake-up call Democratic principles cannot rely solely on enlightened leaders but must be upheld by a broad, inclusive consensus, Graziella Romeo writes. -
Europe News Italy leads seven countries backing auto sector call to delay tougher emissions limits Italy and Poland are among seven EU member states that have aligned with the car industry and its call for a delay to stricter CO2 emissions standards. -
Europe News Cyprus eyes future NATO membership amid US talks to boost military standards Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides' comments signal break with the island’s policy of neutrality, and any NATO bid would be rejected by Turkey. -
USA What is Thanksgiving? A look at the US holiday and why Americans celebrate it Every year, Americans go mad for Thanksgiving. While many American traditions have been embraced abroad, this is one day that's still a mystery to most Europeans. -
Health news UK scientists say repurposed drug could be a ‘game-changer’ to ease asthma, COPD attacks The study authors said the results could lead to an update in how the lung conditions are managed. -
Europe News Switzerland and EU near agreement on cohesion payments, say diplomats Ongoing negotiations between the EU and Switzerland are focused on the country's contribution payments, which Switzerland makes to gain partial access to the EU's internal market. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 28th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
China China releases three US citizens in rare prisoner swap The three US nationals were swapped for four people, including three Chinese citizens who were returned to China. -
USA Trump claims progress on illegal migration after call with Mexican president Trump boasted of the impact of his dramatic tariff threats, while Sheinbaum emphasised Mexico’s existing efforts to manage migration and combat fentanyl smuggling. -
Europe News Russia's hybrid warfare may trigger NATO defence clause, Germany says German intelligence chief Bruno Kahl says that Moscow's acts of sabotage against Western targets could spur NATO to invoke Article 5 defence clause. -
Bosnia and Herzegovina Bosnian citizen's legal battle exposes ethnic voting rights issue in Human Rights Court The Kovačević vs Bosnia and Herzegovina legal case before the European Court of Human Rights in Strasbourg has reopened Pandora’s box of the Western Balkan country's tenuous constitutional foundation. -
Business UK to launch consultation on EV transition after factory closures The country’s business secretary announced the move after Stellantis, which owns Vauxhall, announced plans to close a UK van factory. -
Culture news Gucci, Valentino, Versace, and Balenciaga headline Rome fashion exhibition "Memorabile. Ipermoda" at Rome’s MAXXI Museum Rome showcases iconic fashion designs and explores their evolution and impact on culture. -
Ukraine Russia’s mass missile attack: Explosions and emergency power outages all over Ukraine Russia launched a large-scale missile and drone attack against Ukraine on Thursday morning, targeting energy infrastructure across the country. President Zelenskyy said several regions have been attacked with cluster munitions. -
Health news Bird flu: Why ‘unusual changes’ in a human case in Canada are raising concerns With 55 human cases in the US and avian influenza impacting bird populations across the globe, here’s a look at why scientists are closely paying attention to any evolution of this virus. -
Economy Black Friday scams: How can shoppers better protect themselves? Euronews Business looks at the reasons behind the rising number of Black Friday scams and explores how shoppers can better protect themselves. -
Mobility Cutting-edge new charger the size of a suitcase could help curb emissions from trucks in Europe The onboard chargers are currently being used in eight electric trucks in Denmark to decarbonise supply chains. -
Markets French markets near a four-month low amid government crisis French markets are a rare underperformer, compared to their global peers this year amid its political turmoil. The risk of a government collapse is set to add more challenges to the eurozone’s economy, hence, pressuring the euro. -
Economy How will Ukraine's economy move on after the war is over? With almost three years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, business owners and academics discuss how the country's economy may develop post-war. -
Europe News Romania's top court asks for presidential election first round recount Far-right, Moscow-friendly candidate Călin Georgescu dramatically won in the election's first round — shocking the country's political establishment. -
Ukraine Ukrainian President Zelenskyy urges increased pressure on Russia Ukrainian President Zelenskyy called for more pressure on Russia, while Nordic-Baltic leaders and Poland's Tusk pledged additional support for Ukraine and discussed regional security. -
Europe News Teresa Ribera slams EPP for infusing EU with domestic politics, climate denial | Radio Schuman Spain's Teresa Ribera was one of the 26 commissioners elected to join von der Leyen's new team yesterday with 370 votes. The powerful new competition and environment commissioner has criticised the EPP for its campaign against her, which she said brought domestic animus to EU affairs. -
EuroVerify No, Christine Lagarde doesn't want to scrap cash to fight climate change A video is being shared on social media which allegedly shows Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, calling for the abolition of cash in order to reduce our carbon footprint. -
Economy ECB's hawkish Schnabel advocates gradual cuts, flags Trump's trade risks Interest rates are nearing neutral territory, ECB's Isabel Schnabel has said, backing gradual cuts amid persistent inflation. She highlighted risks from Donald Trump’s trade policies, noting potential economic shocks for Europe as tariffs loom over export-heavy economies. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | November 28th – 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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Moments American expats in Europe share how they are - or aren't - celebrating Thanksgiving this year Do expats choose to mark the quintessentially American festivity abroad and if so, what traditions do they keep up? -
Gaza Bakeries threatened by severe shortages while bread is a lifeline to many in Gaza In Deir al-Balah, a flock of people are desperate to buy bread, and in the north of Gaza, hundreds more Palestinians flee as Israel's offensive continues. -
Health news Here are the best and worst European countries for smoke-free homes A new survey estimated the percentage of smoke-free homes in Europe. -
Europe News Sweden calls for Chinese ship to return over Baltic Sea cable damage The Chinese cargo ship Yi Peng 3 became a suspect after two Baltic Sea fibre optic cables were damaged.