2024-12-04

Money

Ledger marks 10th anniversary with new multi-million euro Paris HQ

Euronews Next went to the new nine-story building in Paris as the company marks its tenth anniversary.

04/12/2024

Europe News

Lost and spoofed: How Ukraine redirects Russian drones to Belarus

Ukraine has a new way of countering Moscow's increased use of Shahed drones in mass attacks — redirecting them back to Russia or into the airspace of Kremlin-friendly Belarus.

04/12/2024

Cinema

Sean Penn slams Oscars for ‘extraordinary cowardice’

Actor / Director Sean Penn has criticised the Academy and Hollywood, especially for its lack of courage when it comes to funding films that expand "cultural expressions". He also slammed how the system made it difficult for the Donald Trump origin story 'The Apprentice' to find a distributor.

04/12/2024

Culture news

Eminem's mother Debbie Nelson dies aged 69

Eminem disparaged his mother in many of his hit songs, with Debbie Nelson even suing her son for defamation in 1999. Over the years, their relationship seemed less tense, with the rapper apologizing for some of his lyrics.

04/12/2024

Syria

Syria: How the conflict could impact migration and the war in Ukraine

As Syrian rebels continue fighting government forces, outside powers are bracing for the potential fallout should the Assad regime collapse.

04/12/2024

Health news

The EU health paradox: Shortages with surging staff numbers

European countries claimed shortages of around 1.2 million doctors, nurses and midwives in 2022. Yet, that same year, several had record levels of medical staff.

04/12/2024

Health news

Poliovirus found in sewage in three European countries. What now?

Health authorities say European countries should ramp up their immunisation and disease surveillance efforts.

04/12/2024

South Korea

South Korea's president faces impeachment after imposing martial law

Leader Yoon Suk-yeol imposed a short-lived martial law order on Tuesday that stunned the country and prompted troops to encircle parliament — before lawmakers voted to lift it.

04/12/2024

Tech News

EU online rules are not a stick to beat Big Tech, says Dutch watchdog

Dutch regulator is receiving first DSA complaints, but is waiting for parliament to transpose the law to have the formal power to act on them.

04/12/2024

Radio Schuman

Will the French government likely fall, and how will that hit Brussels

French prime minister Michel Barnier will face a no-confidence vote today that could topple his government and bring more chaos to the EU.

04/12/2024

EuroVerify

No, the Pope isn't replacing Christmas with a 'Feast of Peace'

The Pope often takes time during his Christmas appearances to call for peace across the world, but there's no evidence he wants to replace the festival with a day dedicated to peace.

04/12/2024

Markets

Why the euro's seasonal December rally could be at risk this year

December has traditionally been the euro's strongest month, with consistent gains driven by US dollar weakness. However, political instability in Europe, US tariff threats, and global geopolitical tensions may challenge the euro's usual seasonal rally this year.

04/12/2024

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Latest news bulletin | December 4th – Morning

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

Europe News

Ex-boyfriend sentenced to life in prison in Italian femicide case

The brutal death of 22-year-old Giulia Cecchettin gripped Italy and fuelled demands to end violence against women.

04/12/2024

Space

Falling asteroid lights up sky in Russia's Siberia

A small asteroid lit up the sky over Russia’s Siberian republic of Yakutia as it entered Earth's atmosphere.

04/12/2024

South Korea

South Korea lifts martial law after lawmakers voted against it

President Yoon Suk Yeol sent shockwaves through the country after declaring an emergency martial law late on Tuesday.

04/12/2024