2024-12-02

Europe News

Volkswagen workers on strike over proposed pay cuts and plant closures

The two-hour stoppages included the company's base plant at Wolfsburg, where workers protested against a cost-cutting drive by the car maker's management which includes the threat of plant closures in Germany.

02/12/2024

Health news

Depressed women may be more likely to suffer from period pain

Researchers used genetic analysis and found that depression could be a causal factor for period pain.

02/12/2024

Health news

A twice-yearly shot could help end AIDS. But how can people access it?

The drug has been called a profound advancement in medicine but getting it to those who need it is a "missing piece in the puzzle," experts say.

02/12/2024

Culture news

Resignations rock Slovak National Gallery amid growing staff protest

177 staff members are threatening to quit in frustration over the Ministry of Culture's management of the country's foremost art institution.

02/12/2024

No Comment

Protests over halted EU progress grow despite police crackdown

Demonstrations on the streets of Tbilisi intensified through the night into early Monday, 2 December.

02/12/2024

No Comment

Syrian Civil Defence teams rescue survivors as group says strikes hit Idlib City

Government airstrikes in Idlib killed at least three civilians, including two children, and wounded 11 others, said the Syrian Civil Defense.

02/12/2024

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Latest news bulletin | December 2nd – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

02/12/2024

Culture news

Roger Waters insults Thom Yorke over stance on Israel-Palestine

Former Pink Floyd member Roger Waters has called Radiohead’s Thom Yorke a "prick" over Palestine stance, adding that he is "very damaged and deeply insecure."

02/12/2024

Markets

Church urges El Salvador's president to keep ban on gold mining

The country banned all metals mining above ground and below in 2017 in order to protect the small country's water resources from contamination.

02/12/2024

Canada

Trump and Trudeau discussed border and trade following tariff threats

US President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau met in Florida to discuss concerns about drugs and migrant flows.

02/12/2024

Lifestyle

Santa Paws comes to town: Dog xmas jumper parade delights in London

Dogs dressed in festive Christmas sweaters paraded by Buckingham Palace, spreading holiday cheer while raising funds for rescue charities.

02/12/2024

Europe News

France's PM risks no confidence vote after pushing through budget bill

The National Rally (RN) could topple the government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier over its proposed 2025 social security budget.

02/12/2024

Culture news

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi released from prison

Salehi’s release comes after he was sentenced to death in April on the capital offence of “corruption on earth”.

02/12/2024

Syria

US, Germany, France and UK call for de-escalation in Syria

Rebel fighters entered parts of Aleppo on Friday, reigniting violence in the long-standing conflict.

02/12/2024

Markets

Hopes that Biden's Angola trip may help lower pressure on oil markets

US President Joe Biden is visiting oil-abundant Angola for a three-day trip, aiming to enhance investment activities in the country and countering China's rising influence in the region.

02/12/2024

Culture news

‘Brain rot’ is Oxford’s Word of the Year for 2024

‘Brain rot’ refers to the “supposed deterioration of a person’s mental or intellectual state, especially viewed as the result of overconsumption of material considered to be trivial or unchallenging.”

02/12/2024

Ocean

Are marine heatwaves making natural disasters more severe?

In partnership with the European Commission

The pace of ocean warming has almost doubled since 2005. Marine heatwaves are not only devastating for life under the sea but also on land.

02/12/2024

Earth News

Why did the Global Plastics Treaty talks fail?

The talks were about phasing out plastic production, improving waste management, design requirements for plastic products and funding the global transition away from plastic.

02/12/2024

Moments

Europe's 8 best Christmas markets where you can beat the crowds

These markets spotlight artisans, from candlemakers in Helsinki to jewellery designers in Košice.

02/12/2024

Partner content

Explore Mauritius: the art of uncovering the unexpected

Partner content presented by Mauritius Now

Beyond the lapping shores of its paradise beaches and the blissful quiet of its luxury resorts, lies a hidden Mauritius that whispers secrets of the wild and promises adventure.

02/12/2024

Climate

Small island states seek climate change justice at top UN court

A major case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) may pave the way for more climate change litigation and help for poorer and vulnerable states.

02/12/2024

Business

Stellantis CEO Tavares quits: Why his EV bet sparked his departure

Carlos Tavares has resigned as Stellantis CEO after nearly four years, amid plunging electric vehicle sales and rising competition from Chinese car makers. His departure highlights the mounting challenges for legacy carmakers in the EV transition.

02/12/2024

Travel News

Spanish hotels to collect more personal data from tourists from today

Hotels and other tourism operators will have to collect and report over 40 pieces of information for accommodation bookings and over 60 for car rental bookings.

02/12/2024

Markets

Markets look ahead: French political risk and US jobs data in focus

Market participants will continue to watch the development of the French government crisis and key economic data from major economies this week.

02/12/2024

Europe News

Scholz makes surprise visit to Kyiv weeks before no-confidence vote

The visit comes weeks before the German leader is set to ask his parliament for a vote of no confidence, which he is widely expected to lose.

02/12/2024

Europe News

‘No clue’ how to implement EU’s new AI rules: insurance lobby chief

The new von der Leyen Commission must have a radical rethink of laws on climate change, investment and data if Europe is to compete, AXA’s Frédéric de Courtois told Euronews.

02/12/2024

Europe News

How will António Costa lead the European Council?

Former Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa is now President of the European Council. If his experience raises hopes for his ability to lead the EU's 27 member states - he takes on the role at a difficult time.

02/12/2024

EuroVerify

Portugal's misleading immigration claims fact-checked

The issue of immigration is a prime target for misinformation in countries across Europe, and Portugal is no exception. EuroVerify takes a look at some of the claims by the Portuguese far right.

02/12/2024

The Big Question

The Big Question: What is the secret to being the world’s best brand?

The world’s biggest brands have missed out on $200bn (€192bn) of revenue in the past year. What could they have done better?

02/12/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 2nd – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

02/12/2024