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Europe News Former EU justice chief Didier Reynders suspected of money laundering Belgian police raided several properties linked to former European Commissioner for Justice for alleged fraud, Follow the Money and Belgian newspaper Le Soir reported. -
Europe News 36 MEPs want to prevent Knesset member from entering European Parliament A letter accuses Israeli lawmaker Amit Halevi of “dehumanising statements” towards Palestinians and urges EU Parliament President Roberta Metsola to bar him from participating in an upcoming conference. -
Europe News Budget crisis and political turmoil: France under EU's close watch European institutions in Brussels are paying attention not only to the financial discussions but also to the political challenges that are unfolding in France. -
Art Jasleen Kaur wins the 2024 Turner Prize Born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1986, Jasleen Kaur takes home one of the UK's most prestigious art prizes and uses her winning speech to highlight the plight of Palestinians. -
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Europe News ‘Everything will be fine,’ Putin tells injured soldiers in rehabilitation Russian President Vladimir Putin thanked the veterans for their courage and said that the state must do everything it can to ensure disabled soldiers can live full lives after their injuries. -
World News UK signals openness to deal with Greece over Parthenon sculptures UK law prevents the British Museum from permanently returning the sculptures to Greece. Talks are reportedly underway about a long-term loan, but the government has said it will not change the law to enable their permanent removal. -
Europe News Health Commissioner touts swifter reform of EU medical devices rules than expected EU Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi has signalled that revisiting the EU’s medical device regulations is inevitable, marking a shift from the previously cautious stance of the European Commission. -
Europe News Building inclusion: Café Joyeux empowers people with disabilities in Lisbon Since 1992, 3 December has been recognised as the International Day of People with Disabilities, yet many continue to face exclusion from the workforce. -
EU Decoded EU DECODED: Taxing online platforms - fair game for VAT? Online platforms for short-term rentals and transportation services, such as Airbnb and Uber, will have to charge VAT from 2030 at the latest, as the EU recently approved new rules for online services. -
No Comment Gaza survivor Nasser begins new chapter after tragic losses Nasser and his mother arrived in Portland, Oregon, on Monday for medical treatment after surviving the Israel-Gaza conflict, where Nasser lost his two sisters and had his hand amputated, while his mother underwent a leg amputation. -
Europe News Parliament auditions for a new EU watchdog: four things to know from the hearings In hearings held on Tuesday, six candidates battled to win MEPs' favour and be elected EU Ombudsman. Even for this neutral role, politics is never very far from the surface. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 3rd – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Moments Serenity, the sea breeze and sweet citrus: Why you should hike the French Riviera out of season Step away from the crowds into a mélange of Mediterranean coastal walks, perfect for autumn, winter and spring. -
Earth News Burping cows, Bovaer and boycotts: The anti-methane additive that’s taking social media by storm UK shoppers have threatened to boycott Tesco, Aldi and Morrisons over a ‘miracle’ methane-busting additive trial. -
Health news Unknown disease in DRC leaves dozens dead, officials say Officials said there was an unknown disease that left dozens dead in the Democratic Republic of Congo. -
Japan Japan's military monitors Russian submarine spotted near Taiwan While Japan confirmed no breach of territorial waters, the incident follows increased military activity in the region, including Chinese naval operations. -
Mobility Could more charging stations help increase demand for EVs in Europe? The European Commission aims to have 3.5 million charging points by 2030. -
Europe in Motion Nearly half of desk workers feel uncomfortable admitting use of AI at work Despite its growing use, excitement around AI is waning as employees express concerns that AI tools may result in heavier workloads and faster-paced demands. -
Earth News Airlines are doing little to switch to sustainable fuels, but oil companies are at fault report says Half the airlines in the ranking scored zero for their insufficient uptake of sustainable aviation fuels. -
Culture news By order of the Peaky Blinders: Ukrainian unit receives gifts from series creator Stephen Knight Ukrainian National Guard soldiers from the Peaky Blinders special operations group have received caps signed by the show's creator, with one signed by actor Cillian Murphy. -
Design Who is Gerry McGovern? The man behind the Jaguar rebrand British car designer Gerry McGovern has massively (and controversially) revamped the luxury car brand Jaguar. -
No Comment Novi Sad protesters mark 15 lives lost with 15 minutes of noise Demonstrators in Novi Sad, Serbia, protested on Tuesday the tragic collapse of a station awning that killed 15 people, calling for justice. They also demanded the release of activists and the resignation of Mayor Milan Đurić, making a loud protest for 15 minutes. -
Business Trump names billionaire investment banker as ambassador to Britain Warren Stephens is head of Stephens Inc, a privately owned diversified financial services firm. Its headquarters are in Little Rock, Arkansas. -
Travel News Italy bans key boxes on holiday rental accommodation. What does it mean for travellers? Guests staying in rental accommodation in Italy, like Airbnb or Booking properties, must now be met in person by owners. -
Art Koyo Kouoh appointed curator of 2026 Venice Biennale and becomes first African woman in role The renowned Swiss-Cameroonian curator will make history as the first African woman to helm the prestigious art event. -
Art Futurism: Rome's new exhibition examines the art movement that glorified war, speed and technology 'The Age of Futurism' exhibition at Rome's National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Art revisits the groundbreaking Futurism art movement, exploring Marinetti's visionary manifesto and its lasting influence today. -
Angola Joe Biden becomes first US president to pay visit to Angola The historic first trip by a US president to the sub-Saharan African nation aims to spotlight a 2.8 billion euro US-backed railway project, designed to counter China’s influence on the continent, including its Belt and Road Initiative. -
Travel News Why your Caribbean cruise could cost more: Mexico introduces a new tourist tax Cruise holidays to Mexico will get more expensive as one of the world’s busiest ports plans to add a passenger tax. -
Climate Cardiff, Seville, Marseille: The European football stadiums most at risk from climate change Wales’s Principality Stadium and Spain’s Estadio Benito Villamarín are some of the most imperilled venues. -
Economy Developing countries spend record amount on foreign debt, says World Bank Poorer economies are limiting investments in health, education, and the climate to avoid default and repay foreign lenders. -
Culture news Belfast rappers Kneecap share their ‘10 Rules To Live By’ - reaffirm solidarity for Palestine “Be outspoken, leave your mark and stand up for your people. Stand up for Palestine, and stand up for oppressed people around the world.” -
Europe News Record number of migrants reach Spain’s Canary Islands in 2024 This is the second consecutive year of record-breaking numbers, surpassing last year’s total of 39,910 arrivals. -
South Korea South Korean parliament votes to block president's martial law declaration South Korean leader Yoon Suk-yeol's move was the first declaration of martial law since the nation's democratisation in 1987, and lasted just hours. -
Lebanon Israel to target Lebanese state if ceasefire fails, defence minister warns Israel and Hezbollah entered a ceasefire brokered by the US and France last week, but continued strikes threaten its stability. -
Europe News Lawmakers keep TikTok on watch after clashes over role in Romanian election TikTok says it engaged with Romanian authorities ahead of the election, and follows the EU's online platform rules. -
Spotlight How Hong Kong's Kai Tak Sports Park is transforming the city into a global entertainment hub In this episode of Spotlight, we explore Hong Kong's ambitious Kai Tak Sports Park, a ground-breaking venue that's helping the city position itself as a new global hub for sports, music and major events. -
Europe News Le Pen says no-confidence vote will protect French public from 'dangerous' budget France's Prime Minister Michel Barnier is set to be ousted after his social security budget failed to receive backing from Marine Le Pen's National Rally. -
Series How Tokyo's ingredients and sights inspire chefs Yoshihisa Akiyama and Katsumi Kusumoto In this episode of Tokyo My City, chefs Yoshihisa Akiyama and Katsumi Kusumoto take us on a journey through Tokyo's culinary landscape, revealing how local ingredients and traditions shape their innovative dishes. -
Lifestyle British Fashion Awards 2024: The best dressed celebrity red carpet looks Celebrities, from Rihanna, A$AP Rocky, Venus Williams and Maya Jama, brought their fashion A-game to the British Fashion Awards, showcasing some stunning looks and trendsetting styles. -
Economy Turkey inflation dips for sixth month in a row as household prices drop Turkish inflation eased for the sixth consecutive month in November. However, it was still higher than analysts expected, leading to concerns that Turkey's Central Bank might delay cutting interest rates. -
Syria Dozens killed and thousands displaced as hostilities escalate in Syria United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said on Monday that at least 44 people have been killed and over 48,500 people displaced since 26 November. -
Travel News World’s most powerful passport: Surprise European nation takes second spot Although Singapore is now in pole position, many European passport holders have impressive freedom of movement. -
Focus How Uzbekistan's conservation efforts are restoring biodiversity In this episode of Focus, we explore Uzbekistan's ambitious green initiatives, from protecting rare wildlife in the Surkhon Reserve to planting billions of trees, all aimed at combating climate change and restoring biodiversity. -
Lifestyle Alex Consani becomes first trans woman to win Model Of The Year Consani has won 2024's Model of the Year at the British Fashion Council's Fashion Awards, becoming the first transgender woman to do so. -
Tech News Meta didn't notice major disinformation in Romanian election, says Nick Clegg The Big Tech president Nick Clegg said the influence of AI in a year of many elections has been limited. -
Europe News Health ministers buck Parliament to green-light stronger tobacco restrictions The EU Council has approved new recommendations on smoke- and aerosol-free environments across the bloc to strengthen protection against exposure to second-hand smoke and to "encourage current smokers to quit”, bucking Parliament's recent shelving of the proposal. -
Europe News UK underestimates cyber threats from hostile states, security chief warns The new head of the UK's National Cyber Security Centre is set to warn of huge risks to the country's infastructure from China, Iran and Russia. -
Design In the doghouse: Architecture for Dogs exhibition opens at Milan’s ADI Design Museum Curated by Kenya Hara, artistic director of MUJI and a leading figure in Japanese design, the exhibition originally debuted in London in 2020 and is now making its Italian debut. -
Europe News Wolves to lose protection as EU secures support for status downgrade Change in status under Bern Convention on nature protection could expose burgeoning wolf populations to culling and hunting for sport. -
Health news UK purchases 5 million bird flu vaccine doses to prepare for possible pandemic The government is adding a human H5 vaccine to its stockpile as part of its health threat preparedness plans. -
Cinema ‘Moana’ revealed as the most-streamed movie of the past five years “See the line where the sky meets the sea? it calls me / And no one knows how far it goes...” It goes straight to the top of the streaming podium, that’s where. -
Culture news LVMH CEO Bernard Arnault's influence grows with Académie election France's richest man has now been elected to one of his country's most esteemed positions. -
Europe News NATO must focus on military aid for Ukraine, not peace deal, says alliance chief Mark Rutte Allies are keen to bolster Ukraine's defence and footing in the war before Donald Trump retakes office in the US in just over a month. -
Europe News Belgium found guilty of crimes against humanity for kidnappings in colonial Congo Belgian court orders the state to pay damages to five mixed-race women who were removed from their mothers as children in colonial-era Congo. -
Business Sanofi announces its largest China investment amid ongoing trade war The French pharma firm is seeking to increase insulin production in Beijing as trade tensions between the EU and China simmer on. -
No Comment War victims exhumed in Lebanon ahead for funerals in hometowns The cemetery contained 192 bodies of Lebanese people killed by Israeli attacks on the city of Tyre over the past few months. -
Culture news France returns prehistoric artifacts to Ethiopia in 'diplomatic handover' French officials were keen to emphasise that the return of the objects – part of a larger haul of over 3,000 – was a “diplomatic handover” rather than a “restitution”. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 3rd – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Scouts mobilise to clean up rubble and debris in Beirut’s southern suburbs Armed with brooms and shovels, the scouts have been working tirelessly to remove debris and rubble from the streets and building entrances, helping to restore some appearance of order and normalcy to the affected areas. -
Tech News US strengthens export controls for Chinese semiconductor companies The rules include new controls on semiconductor manufacturing equipment and software tools, the US commerce department said. -
Europe News Finnish authorities probe damage to internet cable between Finland and Sweden The damage to the data cable between the two nations follows incidents of suspected sabotage involving underwater cables in the Baltic Sea. -
Culture news Village People singer thanks Donald Trump for using ‘Y.M.C.A.’ and denies it is 'gay anthem' Trump is notorious for using music at his campaign rallies without the artists’ permission. However, one musician is happy that Trump used his song - and has denied that it is a "gay anthem"... -
No Comment A tribute to the memory of Ukrainian soldiers On Monday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz paid tribute to fallen soldiers at the national memorial on Independence Square in Kyiv, Ukraine, before visiting wounded Ukrainian soldiers in hospital. -
Europe News Romania set for presidential runoff after court certifies shock first-round result Pro-Moscow ultranationalist Cǎlin Georgescu's first-round win has shocked Romanian society and raised suspicions of Russian election meddling. -
Syria The Syrian war reignited: How did it come to this? War in Syria has suddenly re-exploded, having remained unresolved since 2011. As the factions reignite battle lines in a dispute that sees proxy support from many regional actors, Euronews guides you through the context and main actors. -
Europe News Trump set to attend Notre Dame reopening in first trip since election win France's famous cathedral will reopen Saturday after five years of reconstruction following a devastating fire in 2019. -
Culture news Harvey Weinstein hospitalized after 'alarming blood test' Weinstein's transfer from Rikers Island to Bellevue Hospital Prison Ward comes less than a week after the disgraced movie mogul filed a legal claim alleging substandard medical care. -
Europe News Romanian parliamentary elections: Pro-EU win masks far-right surge fuelled by Schengen delay Romania will join the Schengen Area in January 2025 after a 13-year wait. Pro-European parties won Romania’s recent elections, but far-right groups gained a 30% share of the vote, partly due to frustration over the delayed accession. -
Europe News EU vows to press on with new interns’ rights law despite national splits Roxana Mînzatu’s first working day as EU Commissioner saw member states fail to agree on new EU laws on internships – but she said abandoning laws intended to protect traineees’ workplace rights would be “out of the question”. -
EuroVerify Fact check: Where do EU countries stand on ICC’s arrest warrant for Netanyahu? The International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu continues to draw mixed and often ambiguous reactions from European officials. -
Cinema European Film Awards 2024: Who will win this year’s Best Film? The European equivalent of the Oscars are on tonight and 'Emilia Pérez' by Jacques Audiard and this year’s Golden Lion winner 'The Room Next Door' by Pedro Almodóvar lead the nominations. Time for some predictions... -
Culture news Krampus parades turn violent: Traditional festivities spark debate over safety and gendered violence In Austria and Germany, Krampus parades bring chaos and controversy. While the tradition is meant to scare children into behaving, recent events have left many injured — raising questions about safety and the darker side of festive customs. -
Europe News Is Romania a wake-up call for social media regulation in Brussels? | Radio Schuman Last week, Romania's National Audiovisual Council asked the European Commission to investigate the role of Tik Tok in the Romanian presidential elections. -
Europe News Romania comes to terms with new political reality despite victory of pro-European forces The leftist Social Democrat party is set to win Romania's parliamentary elections, with far-right populists making significant gains. -
Cinema Lessons from the past: The Order's director Justin Kurzel on legacy of white supremacy terror Australian director Justin Kurzel, who got his big break at the Marrakech International Film Festival, now returns with his latest feature The Order. He spoke to Euronews Culture about race relations and parallels between the past and present. -
Markets Germany's stock market records fresh high despite economic weakness The DAX hit a new high for the second straight trading day on Monday. Strong performances in the technology, financial, and industrial sectors have fuelled the rally, despite broader economic weakness. -
Business ASML sticks to guidance despite new US curbs on China's tech advancement ASML sees a limited impact of the US fresh restrictions on AI chip exports to China and maintains its guidance for 2024 and 2025. -
Mobility In Pakistan, concerns about worsening air pollution are making EVs an attractive option Air quality is a concern in cities across Pakistan as smog causes serious health issues for the public. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 3rd – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Austria Roads in Austria closed as a result of increased cross-border commuters Thousands of people commute daily to their jobs in Austria, where they are paid twice as much as in Hungary. -
Europe News Canada to impose sanctions against those suppressing Georgia protests Georgia sees its fifth night of consecutive protests against the government's decision to suspend negotiations to join the European Union.