2024-12-04

Europe News

French far-right leader Le Pen claims government fall 'is no victory'

Once Michel Barnier formally resigns, he will become the shortest-serving prime minister in France's modern history.

04/12/2024

Europe News

Declassified reports hint at 'state actor' behind Georgescu's campaign

Five secret reports from different Romanian institutions and agencies have been made public by the country's president upon their request.

04/12/2024

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Georgian opposition leader arrested during police raid

Georgian opposition leader Nika Gvaramia was arrested by police during a raid on the Droa party office in Tbilisi, where he was tackled and taken away unconscious. The arrest follows a series of opposition office raids and protests over delays in EU membership.

04/12/2024

Europe News

France’s government has collapsed. What happens next?

This is the first time since 1962 that a French government has fallen after a no-confidence vote

04/12/2024

Europe News

French politics in turmoil as government ousted in no-confidence vote

The government collapsed after it failed to gather the support of the far-right National Rally party of Marine Le Pen for its budget.

04/12/2024

Romania

RFK Jr denies any link with far-right Romanian presidential candidate

A representative of the future US health secretary denied any support for Georgescu, dismissing the rumours as a hoax and stating RFK Jr is busy working with Trump in Florida.

04/12/2024

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Buddha’s tooth relic arrives in Bangkok to honour King’s birthday

A relic of Buddha's tooth was brought to Bangkok on Wednesday in a procession with 2,000 participants. The sacred relic, flown from Lingguang Temple in Beijing, is being displayed to celebrate King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday and will remain on display for 73 days.

04/12/2024

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Stars shine as Marrakech Film Festival honours Naïma Elmcherqui

Stars shine as Marrakech Film Festival honours Naïma Elmcherqui

04/12/2024

Tech News

European authorities dismantle criminal messaging service Matrix

European authorities took down another sophisticated encrypted messaging app that was a hub for criminals, Europol said.

04/12/2024

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Latest news bulletin | December 4th – Evening

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

04/12/2024

Culture news

IRA bomber Marian Price sues Disney+ over Say Nothing murder scene

The historical drama series Say Nothing depicts veteran Irish republican Marian Price shooting dead Jean McConville in 1972 during The Troubles.

04/12/2024

Europe News

EU puts billion-tonne carbon cap on buildings and road transport

The European Commission has set the volume of emissions allowances to be auctioned in the first year of a potentially controversial scheme that could push up fuel prices.

04/12/2024

Design

This home in London's Crystal Palace has won RIBA House of the Year

Established in 2013, the RIBA House of the Year award recognizes the finest new house or house extension designed by an architect in the UK.

04/12/2024

USA

Arab Americans remain fearful and hopeful ahead of Trump's second term

A massive drop in Arab Americans' support helped cost Kamala Harris the presidency, but there is no guarantee Trump will be better for peace in the Middle East.

04/12/2024

Europe in Motion

Energy Sovereignty Index: Which EU countries rely most on imports?

Most EU countries still have a long way to go in achieving energy independence, but the bloc excels in cleanliness and efficiency.

04/12/2024

Europe News

Oil flow to Czech Republic from Russia through Druzhba interrupted

The development comes the day before an EU exemption, which has allowed the Czech Republic to continue receiving Russian oil, is due to expire.

04/12/2024

Germany

Scholz draws line at German peacekeeping troops in Ukraine

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz vowed not to send peacekeeping troops into a demilitarised zone in Ukraine if a ceasefire were to be agreed between Kyiv and Moscow.

04/12/2024

Europe News

Didier Reynders allegations: What happens next?

A money laundering probe into the former European Commissioner could drag on for weeks or months – and it’s unclear whether he benefits from legal immunity.

04/12/2024

Europe News

Hungarian FM warns Ukrainian NATO membership could escalate war

Although NATO leaders have declared Ukraine’s path to membership “irreversible”, Secretary-General Mark Rutte avoided questions about the specifics of its potential accession.

04/12/2024

Business

Eli Lilly shares rise as Zepbound weight-loss test shows solid success

Lilly said patients taking Zepbound lost about 20% of their weight on average compared with nearly 14% for Wegovy. The drug maker also said more patients taking Zepbound achieved at least 25% weight loss.

04/12/2024

Cinema

Marrakech Film Festival: Nahuel Pérez Biscayart on ‘Kill the Jockey’

Nahuel Perez Biscayart talks to Euronews Culture at the Marrakech International Film Festival about his role in Luis Ortega's 'Kill the Jockey'.

04/12/2024

Green News

Scientists predict exact month the Arctic could lose all its sea ice

The Arctic Ocean may see its first ice-free day before 2030, earlier than scientists predicted.

04/12/2024

Destinations

Fireworks and satire: Reykjavík’s unforgettable New Year’s Eve

Every year, Icelanders purchase more than 500 tonnes of fireworks that pay for Search and Rescue.

04/12/2024

Europeans' Stories

Is the EU going to lower the levels of mercury allowed in tuna?

French NGO Bloom warns against a “health scandal of vast proportions” over mercury levels in tinned tuna. Their inquiry, published in October, echoed all over the world. Is it going to prompt a change in European legislation?

04/12/2024

Climate

Alps snowfall dropped by a third in 100 years, new study shows

The study is one of the first to cover the entirety of the Alps over a long period, revealing a much wetter picture from 1980 onwards.

04/12/2024

Europe News

Brussels denies knowledge of Reynders's alleged money laundering

The criminal revelations regarding Didier Reynders, a former European Commissioners, continue to send shockwaves through Brussels.

04/12/2024

Business

Italian deputy PM blames Agnelli family for Stellantis problems

Matteo Salvini, Italy's deputy prime minister and minister of infrastructure and transport, has criticised the Agnelli family over car maker Stellantis' problems, as the company continues to struggle with weaker sales and falling demand.

04/12/2024

Culture news

Spotify Wrapped 2024: Who tops the Global, US and UK lists?

TayTay, Sabrina, Billie... How many of your favourites made the lists?

04/12/2024

Health news

EU condemns reported Taliban ban on women's medical education

Female trainee midwives and nurses have reportedly been ordered not to attend classes by the Taliban, who have restricted Afghan women's rights.

04/12/2024

Europe News

Baltic Sea: Russian ship fires signalling rounds at German helicopter

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock announced increased surveillance in the Baltic Sea after a Russian ship fired at a Bundeswehr helicopter during a mission.

04/12/2024