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World News Thousands flee Homs as insurgents led by HTS advance on Syria's third-largest city The move is the latest in a lightning advance spearheaded by the Hayat Tahrir al-Sham group over the past week which has seen them seize Aleppo and Hama in the face of little resistance by government forces. -
Cinema European Film Awards: EFA President Juliette Binoche on importance of cinema Ahead of the European Film Awards in Lucerne, Switzerland, new European Film Academy President and multi-award winning actress Juliette Binoche tells Euronews Culture why cinema matters now more than ever. -
Money Who is David Sacks, Donald Trump’s pick for the US' new crypto and AI czar? President-elect Donald Trump tapped David Sacks to be his new man on artificial intelligence (AI) and crypto. Here’s what we know. -
Europe News Who will be France's next PM? Left-wing at odds after Macron meets with Socialists Macron is set to choose a new prime minister after the government lost a no-confidence vote this week. -
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Iran Iran poised to ‘dramatically’ increase stockpile of enriched uranium, says IAEA boss UN nuclear agency boss Rafael Mariano Grossi warns that Iran’s new centrifuges could give it ‘a huge jump’. -
Romania Court's decision to annul Romanian presidential election must be respected, president Iohannis says The Romanian Constitutional Court annulled the presidential election results due to foreign meddling, prompting President Klaus Iohannis to assure the country, the EU, and NATO of its continued stability on Friday evening. -
Europe News Reynders: Suspect funds, alleged to be €1m, came from ‘private wealth’ The former European Commissioner has denied criminal allegations made against him, after reports police found thousands of euros while raiding his properties. -
No Comment Wall climbing Santa meets sick children On Friday 6 December, members of the Herzegovina Mountain Rescue Service (HGSS) from Mostar, dressed as Santa Claus, climbed down the side of the University Clinical Hospital (SKB) wall in Mostar, Bosnia-Herzegovina. They handed out presents and made the children smile and laugh. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 6th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
No Comment Zelenskyy honours the memory of fallen soldiers Friday 6 December is Armed Forces Day in Ukraine. In honour of Ukrainians who have died for their homeland, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy laid flowers in a solemn ceremony at the Memorial Wall of Defenders of Ukraine in the capital Kyiv. -
Space Iran claims to have conducted successful space launch Iran claims to have completed a successful space launch, with the rocket carrying with it satellite equipment as well as a military payload. -
Europe News Green groups face cash squeeze as EU reconsiders financial support Leaked document seen by Euronews shows the European Commission is considering a rethink of funding rules, as NGOs warn they need public support to act as a counterbalance to powerful industry lobbies. -
Nature Shark and ray populations have halved since 1970 and overfishing is to blame “Sharks and rays are important predators, and their decline disrupts food webs throughout the ocean", said one of the study's authors. -
Cinema Celebrating African and Arab talent: Winners announced at Marrakech’s Atlas Workshops programme The 7th Atlas Workshops, part of the Marrakech International Film Festival, celebrated emerging African and Arab filmmaking talent, awarding top honours to projects like 'Princesse Téné', 'Lucky Girl', and 'Aïsha Can’t Fly'. -
Economy What next for France's finances after the government's collapse? Without a new budget, the country is facing a deficit of up to 6.6% of the GDP in 2025, more than double the European Union's standard. -
EuroVerify No, UK PM hasn't told citizens who disagree with him to leave the country Posts on X, Facebook and TikTok suggest that Keir Starmer is trying to get rid of British citizens while welcoming illegal immigrants. -
No Comment Santa greets his shark friends Santa dives with sharks and other tropical fish at the Tropicarium aquarium in Budapest, Hungary. At the aquarium's annual decoration event, Santa planted a Christmas tree and then gave his deep-sea friends a hug. -
No Comment South Koreans urge president to resign Protesters gathered outside the National Assembly in Seoul on Thursday, chanting slogans calling on South Korea's president to resign and for the ruling party to impeach him. -
USA New evidence comes to light in hunt for UnitedHealthcare CEO's New York killer US authorities, who are still probing the suspect’s identity, believe the gunman took a bus from Atlanta to New York ahead of the attack. -
Travel News ‘Safe and serene’ Iceland is Europe’s most relaxing destination as sunny hotspots judged too crowded Seven of the world’s best places to switch off are in Europe, new research shows. -
Culture news Statues, jewels and still-intact eggs among treasures found at ancient thermal spa in Tuscany Recent excavations at a Roman and Etruscan spa in Tuscany have unearthed an extraordinary collection of artefacts, shedding new light on the region’s ancient rituals. Thick mud has kept the objects pristine for 2,000 years. -
Cinema 'Silent Storms': Dania Reymond-Boughenou explores memory and identity at Marrakech Film Festival French-Algerian director Dania Reymond-Boughenou’s 'Silent Storms', a sci-fi drama blending Moroccan landscapes with Algerian memories, premiered at the Marrakech International Film Festival. -
Europe News Romanian court cancels presidential election in unprecedented political earthquake The first round of the elections saw a previously unknown far-right nationalist candidate Călin Georgescu top the polls in a shock result. -
Economy Eurozone economy touches two-year high as households spend more The Eurozone quarter-on-quarter GDP growth rate inched up in the third quarter of the year, boosted by increased government and household spending, as well as higher inventories. -
Business France's Canal+ set to cancel terrestrial TV offerings ahead of London IPO Canal+ partially blamed the withdrawal of its C8 channel for the decision, which came after France's broadcast regulator pulled its licence. -
Europe News Von der Leyen clinches EU-Mercosur trade deal, in face of French opposition The European Commission and Mercosur countries announced on Friday the conclusion of an agreement creating a free trade area covering 780 million people. However, the deal will have to be sealed by EU member states. -
Travel News 'Expect delays': Schiphol airport chaos after storm grounds 135 flights Storm Darragh is affecting severe travel disruptions at one of Europe's main airports -
Europe News Germany's Merkel calls withdrawal from Afghanistan a 'terrible failure' The former German chancellor was the last witness to testify before a parliamentary inquiry committee on the German military's role in the Western withdrawal from Afghanistan during the Taliban's takeover of Kabul in 2021. -
Earth News Young campaigners win landmark climate case to stop new coal power in South Africa Civil society organisations said the government’s plan to add 1500MW of new coal-fired power was expensive, unnecessary, and a limitation of children’s right to a healthy environment. -
Design A timeline of the reconstruction of Notre-Dame de Paris Ahead of the grand re-opening, here's a look-back at all the work done in the five years since a fire devastated the Notre Dame cathedral. -
Art La Fête des Lumières: Art, nature, and technology shine bright at Lyon’s iconic light festival La Fête des Lumières in Lyon celebrates its 25th anniversary this year, attracting millions of visitors with stunning light shows that merge tradition, innovation and environmental themes. -
Europe News EU demands 'urgent' answers from TikTok about possible foreign interference in Romanian election A series of declassified documents suggest TikTok was exploited by a "state actor" to influence the outcome of Romania's presidential election. -
Europe News Brussels chides Hungary for significant errors in its fiscal plans Budapest appears to be dragging its feet over submitting a realistic picture of Hungary's economic outlook, according to a European Commission letter seen by Euronews – the latest potential quarrel in a pattern of worsening relations with Brussels. -
Economy UK average house prices for November hit a new record high Northern Ireland continued to experience the strongest gains, mainly due to increasingly competitive mortgage rates. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 6th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Italian nun arrested for suspected mafia-linked crimes Prosecutors say Anna Donelli exploited her spiritual role to pass messages between a gang and their associates in prison. -
Europe in Motion EU military spending surges as uncertain geopolitical future drives investment Largely fuelled by the war in Ukraine, EU member states' military spending peaked at €279 billion in 2023, with 2024 expected to hit €326 billion. -
Health news World-first test could speed lung cancer diagnosis by hunting for ‘zombie cells’ in urine The test aims to speed the detection of lung cancer, which often isn’t found until the later stages. -
Art Milan’s Palazzo Citterio modern art museum set to open after 50-year wait The new museum, part of the ambitious Grande Brera cultural complex, will open its doors to the public on Saturday (7 December). -
Business UK insurers Aviva and Direct Line agree on sweetened takeover bid The UK insurance firm Aviva has improved on an earlier deal rejected by its smaller competitor Direct Line. -
A winter’s tale in Azerbaijan: From thrilling slopes to serene forest trails Azerbaijan is the perfect place for an off-the-beaten-track winter adventure. -
Markets Coffee prices at record levels - Cost of a cup set for steaming high There are growing concerns about the crop in Brazil and Vietnam, the world's biggest coffee producers. -
South Korea South Korea's president a 'great danger' to citizens, his own party says Yoon Suk-yeol appears to be losing his last remaining support after declaring a short-lived martial law order that shocked the country. -
France Macron to meet party leaders across spectrum to form new government The French leader will meet with parties on the left and right in an attempt to form a new government after his minority government was toppled in a no confidence vote Wednesday evening. Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally will be notably absent. -
Europe News EU must decide what it wants from Georgia, says ex-ambassador | Radio Schuman In an exclusive interview with Euronews, former Georgian ambassador to the EU, Natalie Sabanadze, identified Georgia's strategic geopolitical importance to the European Union. -
Economy Chinese car makers turn to hybrids to avoid EV tariffs from the EU Following higher EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, car makers such as BYD, SAIC and Geely have increased their hybrid exports to Europe, in an attempt to boost their European market share in this way. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 6th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Protests across Georgia against suspension of EU accession talks enter second week Critics accuse police of using increasingly violent tactics to disperse the rallies with more than 100 people treated for injuries. -
Europe News Thousands of Romanians stage pro-Europe rally days ahead of presidential runoff Thousands of Romanians gathered in a popular square in the capital Bucharest to stage a pro-Europe rally. It comes just a few days before the second round of the country’s presidential election, as concerns over the political scene veering towards populism loom large. -
World News Magnitude 7.0 earthquake in northern California prompts brief tsunami warning The quake struck at 10:44am local time west of Ferndale, a small city in coastal Humboldt County, about 209 km from the Oregon border, the US Geological Survey said. -
Business Boeing: Federal judge rejects conspiracy case deal over fatal plane crashes The ruling creates uncertainty around criminal prosecution of the aerospace giant in connection with the development of its bestselling airline plane.