5 December 2024 | Euronews
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World News Bahamian PM 'firmly rejects' Trump's proposal to take in deported migrants The Bahamas has rejected a proposal from the US President-elect Donald Trump’s transition team to receive deported migrants as the former president looks to fulfil promises to ‘control immigration’. -
Europe News Macron to appoint new prime minister 'in coming days' as he vows to finish term Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation after lawmakers voted to oust the government this week. -
Europe News Poland says it will maintain strict asylum policy during EU presidency Over the last three years, Poland has faced a surge of attempted border crossings from Belarus, prompting stronger security measures and ongoing discussions over migration policies. -
No Comment La Fête des Lumières in Lyon celebrates its 25th anniversary The annual Fête des Lumières in Lyon celebrates 25 years with 32 dazzling light shows, combining highlights from its history with innovative new displays. Themes this year focus on nature, ecology, and reducing waste, blending tradition with a modern environmental message. -
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No Comment Sean Penn talks about his life and times in cinema at the Marrakech International Film Festival Marrakech International Film Festival: Actor, director and screenwriter Sean Penn discussed his lengthy and varied career and his love of cinema in a conversation hosted by Nashen Moodley. -
Europe News Civil servants in France go on strike after no-confidence vote topples government French civil servants had planned a strike over budget cuts, with the protest coming just a day after the government collapsed due to a no-confidence vote. -
Europe News Commission asks for help shaping agri-food vision The EU executive has set up an advisory body aiming to maintain open dialogue among agri-food stakeholders, avoiding the polarisation seen in the last mandate. -
Europe News Mercosur trade deal: MEPs for and against As negotiations heat up in Montevideo, we asked two MEPs how they consider this major deal. -
Football Now The latest medical advancements for treating football injuries The leading physiotherapy and sports science experts gathered at the Aspetar International Rehabilitation Conference in Doha. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 5th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News 'Don't make Ukraine your Afghanistan', ex NATO chief warns Trump Former NATO Secretary General and Danish Prime Minister Anders Fogh Rasmussen spoke to Euronews about the expected impact of President Donald Trump's return on the Ukraine war and NATO. -
Europe News Brussels asks TikTok to keep all data about electoral risks in Romania as fears of interference grow The role of TikTok in Romania's presidential elections has become a topic of controversy after the sudden victory of Călin Georgescu. -
Europe News Lavrov and Blinken trade blame for Ukraine war escalation at OSCE meeting in Malta The visit marked Lavrov’s first visit to an EU member country since the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 but the foreign ministers of Ukraine, Poland and Estonia walked out of the room during his speech. -
Space ESA launches double satellite mission that aims to create man-made solar eclipses Launched from India on Thursday, the two satellites will fly in precise formation down to the millimetre in order to create artificial eclipses. -
Europe in Motion EU hits record low in births in 2023: How many babies were born in past decade? Experts believe the decline in birth rate may be driven by factors such as concerns over climate change, the pandemic, and the highest inflation surge in a generation. -
Syria Strategic Syrian city of Hama falls to rebels in major blow to Bashar al-Assad The regime in Damascus had held Hama since the start of Syria's civil war in 2011, and the insurgents' next target is likely to be the nearby city of Homs. -
World News Kosovo to open first state-financed ammunition factory Kosovo plans to develop its military industry and transition its security forces into an army by 2028, despite tensions with Serbia and mixed NATO signals. -
Travel News 'Outstanding’ Zurich is the best city for expats: Which other European cities made the cut? The ranking sees Switzerland claiming four spots in the top 10. -
Europe News EU member states should 'frontload' defence budgets to finance necessary 'big bang': Kubilius Andrius Kubilius is expected to draw up a White Paper on European Defence within his first three months in office, including ways to finance what he has described as a "big bang" in military spending. -
Europe News Emmanuel Macron takes stock of a nightmarish 2024 The French president has endured a disastrous year, with his efforts to stave off multiple crises blowing up in his face left, right and centre. -
Earth News ‘Post Milk Generation’ no more: Oatly loses right to call its drinks ‘milk’ in landmark UK ruling As dairy-free consumption grows across Europe, the battle over Oatly’s branding intensifies. -
Lifestyle Sinterklaas, poems and Zwarte Piet: How the Dutch celebrate Christmas early On the evening of 5 December, Dutch friends and families get together to celebrate their unique take on the festive season. -
Health news England to roll out anti-obesity drug Mounjaro but access will be limited to high-need patients The drug is expected to cost €381.1 million per year within three years. -
Earth News Big polluters accused of hiding behind climate treaties at landmark ICJ hearings Vulnerable nations say historic polluters should be held legally responsible. Countries in the Global North believe existing climate change treaties are good enough. -
Tech News Elon Musk's xAI plans expansion of AI supercomputer 'Colossus' Computing giant Nvidia will also establish operations in the US city of Memphis to support Musk’s AI ambitions. -
Lifestyle The top 100 baby names in England and Wales for 2023 have been revealed Muhammad overtakes Noah as most popular boy's name for the first time, while the Office for National Statistics says that pop culture is still a big influence on naming trends. -
Belgium Von der Leyen flies to Mercosur summit amid French political turmoil While the President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen landed in Uruguay to finalize the Mercosur agreement, France, in the midst of a political crisis, continues to voice its opposition to the trade agreement. -
No Comment Israeli airstrikes destroy camp for displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis, killing 21 Israeli airstrikes on Wednesday destroyed the Muwasi camp for displaced Palestinians in Khan Younis, leaving behind bloodied belongings and burned shelters. The assault, which targeted a so-called safe humanitarian zone, killed at least 21 people, according to a local hospital director. -
Travel News ‘Devastating’: Christmas in Lapland is cancelled after trips called off due to lack of snow As Lapland basks in mild winter temperatures, the lack of snow leaves travel plans in tatters. -
The Europe Conversation 'Shocking' levels of democratic backsliding across Europe - ex-Justice Commissioner Jourová Outgoing Vice President of the European Commission Věra Jourová told The Europe Conversation its “shocking” how some EU countries are replicating illiberal laws of others. -
Earth News UK universities are divesting from fossil fuels while the rest of Europe lags behind While the pledges have been praised by campaigners, investigations show universities have still accepted millions of euros in funding from fossil fuel companies in recent years. -
EuroVerify Fact-check: Keir Starmer’s approval score is not lowest on record for UK prime ministers Social media users have falsely claimed Keir Starmer’s net favourability score makes him the least-popular prime minister in British history. -
Tech News As Donald Trump's second administration begins to takes shape, what will it mean for AI? From repealing Biden’s executive order to appointing people with varying views on AI, Euronews Next takes a look at what Trump 2.0 could mean for the emerging technology. -
Culture news Taylor Swift: The end of an Era(s Tour) and the start of the biggest book launch of 2024 Taylor Swift was named Spotify’s most-played artist yesterday and ends her monumental Eras Tour this weekend. She’s also landed the biggest book launch of the year in the US with the publication of her official Era's Tour book. However, fans have noticed multiple eras - sorry, errors... -
Cinema Inside the Atlas Ateliers: Morocco's movie-making creative workshop During the Marrakech International Film Festival, dozens of aspiring and emerging filmmakers from across Africa and Arab states are invited to join a five-day creative and mentoring workshop to develop their projects and learn how to build a sustainable future in the movie business. -
Europe News Multi-billion dollar Russian money laundering rings exposed in global sting Operation Destabilise, which was led by UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), has resulted in 84 arrests and the confiscation of £20 million (€24.2m) -
USA New York police hunt for health care CEO killer The CEO of one of the largest US health insurance companies was fatally shot on Wednesday outside a Hilton Hotel in Manhattan, New York City. Investigators say it was no random act of violence. -
South Korea South Korean president faces life in prison or death penalty if found guilty of treason South Korea's opposition has initiated impeachment proceedings against President Yoon Suk-yeol over his martial law declaration. If impeached, he could face trial for high treason. -
Business Watches of Switzerland clocks up revenue boost on strong US demand Although luxury watch revenues saw a slight dip, mainly because of one-time rises in showroom stocks, the company reported an increase in demand from the US. -
Culture news From sake to Slovak painting, what’s new on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage list? Alongside Japanese sake and Brazilian cheese, Europe made a strong showing on the UNESCO list. Ukrainian 'pysanky' and Parisian roof restorers were just two of the continent’s treasures to be added. -
Markets OPEC+ oil alliance makes decision on crude oil prices Oil prices have been down due to weaker than expected demand from China as well as increased production from countries such as Brazil and Argentina that are not in OPEC+. -
Europe News Russian fighter accused of war crimes in Ukraine in 2014 stands trial in Finland Yan Petrovsky, also known as Voislav Toden, is charged with fighting against Ukrainian forces as part of the neo-Nazi Russian paramilitary unit Rusich. -
Art Justin Bieber sculptures, elephant herds and aliens: What to see at Art Basel Miami Beach 2024 From Pablo Picasso's masterpieces to a striking xenomorph Alien sculpture, Art Basel Miami Beach has something for everyone. Here's your guide. -
No Comment No more free medication for Argentine pensioners Pensioners in Argentina protested on Wednesday against the government's decision to restrict access to free medication provided by the PAMI public health insurance scheme. The new policy affects millions of people who rely on the programme. -
Business French bank previously owned by HSBC plans to slash 1400 posts CCF, formerly HSBC France, is planning to cut 36% of its workforce and close a third of its branches. -
Europe News Political crises in France and Germany spell more trouble for Europe's ailing economy - analysis Government collapses in Berlin and now Paris will hamper efforts to address Europe’s burgeoning deficits and spluttering competitiveness. -
Health news What we know about the mystery disease killing dozens in the Democratic Republic of the Congo Health officials are racing to determine the nature of the disease, which has sickened hundreds of people in recent weeks. -
Georgia Zelenskyy announces sanctions against Georgian government's pro-Russian elements Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused the ruling Georgian Dream party of pushing the country towards dependence on Russia. -
Earth News COP29 climate finance: Will rich countries pay the $300bn a year they have promised? Developing nations slammed the deal as woefully inadequate but rich countries set to pay the bill praised it as ambitious. -
Art Shelter: Helsinki Biennial 2025 asks humans to take a step back The Helsinki Biennial 2025 will be titled ‘Shelter: Below and beyond, becoming and belonging’, organisers have announced. Eschewing people-centric perspectives, the Biennial’s third edition will feature non-human protagonists. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 5th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Mexico Mexico seizes record fentanyl haul after Trump's tariff threat Major fentanyl bust follows US President-elect Donald Trump's threat to impose steep tariffs on Mexico over flow of illicit drugs and migration. -
Business Chinese online retailer in Temu in hot water as Vietnam halts trading Temu is being investigated in Europe over suspicions it has been failing to prevent the sale of illegal products. -
Europe News Detained, deported and brainwashed: How Moscow ‘Russifies’ Ukrainian children The Yale Humanitarian Research Lab released a new report on Russia's coerced adoption of Ukrainian children. According to it, Moscow launched the programme together with its all-out invasion, pointing to crimes against humanity. -
Europe News War and peace: Will Germany's election shape Ukraine's future? Ukrainian journalist Denis Trubetskoy believes the upcoming German election is less critical for Ukraine than the US election — but that Ukraine’s stability and resistance nonetheless depend on Germany’s long-term support. -
No Comment Sudan faces severe food crisis The World Food Programme (WFP) is stepping up its efforts to deliver aid to conflict-affected areas in Sudan. More than 700 trucks of food are on their way to help millions of people at serious risk of starvation. -
Central African Republic Russia's Wagner founder honoured with statue in Central African Republic A monument to Russian warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin, who died in a plane crash last year after a mutiny attempt against Moscow, has been unveiled in CAR's capital Bangui. -
Mobility How long will an EV last before it has to be replaced? A guide to electric car battery life Like their fossil-fuelled contemporaries, electric cars and their components have a finite lifespan. How long will an EV realistically last before it fails completely? -
My Wildest Prediction AI recruiters will make work more accessible, entrepreneur Nancy Xu says How will AI agents reshape work and transform hiring processes? My Wildest Prediction explores the topic with Nancy Xu, founder and CEO of Moonhub, a company specialising in AI-driven recruitment. -
Markets European markets stay steady despite French government's collapse The French stock markets showed no immediate reaction to the political turmoil in the country. -
Markets Bitcoin tops $100,000 as big rally sparked by Trump election win rolls on The milestone comes just hours after the President-elect signalled a lighter regulatory approach to the crypto industry when he said he intends to nominate cryptocurrency advocate Paul Atkins to be the next chair the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). -
Europe News Rome prepares for Pope Francis' second Jubilee In recent months, the city has been transformed into an open-air construction site working towards accommodating some 35 million expected visitors for the Jubilee. -
Europe News Alleged Reynders lottery scam exempted from EU’s new money laundering rules Former European Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders is being investigated for an alleged practice involving purchasing multiple lottery tickets – a sector that a new Brussels law passed earlier this year explicitly deems low risk. -
Europe News Can France block the EU-Mercosur trade agreement? | Radio Schuman Key negotiations on the EU-Mercosur trade agreement are set to begin Thursday in Uruguay. Meanwhile, France remains staunchly opposed to the deal and is actively working to rally a blocking minority to derail the agreement. -
Culture news A quarter of musician revenue to be lost to AI by 2028, new study finds A new global economic study has underlined the threat AI poses to human musicians and artists over the next five years. -
Europe News French political crisis: Here's how the day unfolded From Macron's televised speech to nationwide protests, here's a look at what happened the day after the no-confidence vote. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 5th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
South Korea South Korea's defence minister resigns following martial law turmoil, media report The decision came after Kim Yong Hyun, who reportedly was partially responsible for the declaration of the short-lived martial law, had offered to resign. -
Mobility Pope Francis goes electric with new eco-friendly 'Popemobile' from Mercedes-Benz The Pope will use the electric Mercedes G-Class to greet crowds during General Audiences and other official ceremonies.