2024-12-08

Cinema

Happy Holidays wins Golden Star at Marrakech Film Festival

The 21st edition of the Marrakech International Film Festival ended with an emotionally-charged awards ceremony.

08/12/2024

Europe News

Romania's Georgescu protests cancelled vote outside polling station

Standing outside a closed polling station on Sunday, the so-called 'TikTok Messiah' claimed the Consitutional Court was "cancelling democracy" by anulling the first round of the presidential vote.

08/12/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 8th – Evening

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

08/12/2024

Syria

Former al-Qaeda leader al-Golani rebrands as pluralist amid doubts

Ahmad al-Sharaa, formerly Abu Mohammed al-Golani, has evolved from an al-Qaida affiliate leader to a rebranded figure promoting pluralism as Syria’s insurgency topples Assad. Despite his attempts at moderation, doubts remain about his democratic intentions.

08/12/2024

France

Macron seizes European limelight in Notre Dame with Trump, Zelensky

France’s President Emmanuel Macron snatches symbolic victory from the jaws of political defeat in a magnificent reopening ceremony blending the political and sacred.

08/12/2024

South Korea

South Korea's opposition pushes for new impeachment vote against Yoon

South Korea's opposition leader, Lee Jae-myung, will push for another impeachment vote against President Yoon Suk-yeol. Protests grow as critics denounce Yoon's martial law declaration.

08/12/2024

Sport

Tokyo Grand Slam: A spectacular finale for the 2024 season of the International Judo Federation

The Japanese judokas dominated the last Grand Slam of the year, winning 13 out of the 14 gold medals in the competition.

08/12/2024

Syria

Where is Syrian President Bashar al-Assad?

Syrian rebels took control of Damascus, announcing the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad, who, according to Russia, resigned and left the country, but his whereabouts remain unknown.

08/12/2024

Work

Why are companies firing Gen Z employees soon after hiring them?

A recent report found that companies were dissatisfied with their Generation Z (Gen Z) new hires and may avoid hiring recent graduates in the future.

08/12/2024

Health news

If you get sick this winter, these viruses are the likely culprits

Here are some of the winter viruses spreading in Europe that could be behind your fever or runny nose.

08/12/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 8th – Midday

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

08/12/2024

Syria

In pictures: Celebrations in Damascus as al-Assad regime falls

Rebel fighters seized Damascus on Sunday, sparking celebrations as crowds chanted anti-al-Assad slogans.

08/12/2024

Climate

Why the world’s militaries have climate change in their crosshairs

Despite defence spending increasing in several national budgets, climate adaptation within the military is lagging behind.

08/12/2024

Experiences

5 top alpine destinations to enjoy the après without the ski

Not a fan of sliding down snowy slopes? That doesn’t mean you have to miss all the wintry fun.

08/12/2024

Design

Amazing architecture: Inside the largest mosque in Central Asia

Astana's Grand Mosque boasts an array of record breaking feats. Euronews Culture takes a tour around this architectural masterpiece.

08/12/2024

Syria

Assad’s fall ends decades-long dynasty in Syria

The Syrian government collapsed early on Sunday, marking an end to the Assad family's 50-year rule, after a surprise rebel offensive quickly swept through government-held areas and reached the capital in just 10 days.

08/12/2024

Syria

Syrian opposition fighters overthrow Assad: What comes next?

Here is a look at the stunning reversal of fortune for Assad and the government in just the past 10 days, and what might lie ahead as Syria’s 13-year civil war reignites.

08/12/2024

Art

Notre-Dame Cathedral's gargoyles undergo makeover for grand reopening

Five years of renovations and the input of more than 1,000 artisans, from sculptors to stained glass glaziers, have brought Notre-Dame back to life following the devastating fire in April 2019.

08/12/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 8th – Morning

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

08/12/2024

Europe News

Iconic Notre Dame cathedral reopens for the first time since 2019

Paris’ iconic Notre Dame cathedral reopens five years after it was nearly destroyed by a devastating fire five years ago. 1,500 dignitaries, including sitting heads of states and royal figures attended the historic ceremony.

08/12/2024

Syria

Rebels to form interim government after al-Assad flees

Rebel forces took control of Damascus on Sunday, marking the end of Bashar al-Assad's decades-long autocratic rule.

08/12/2024

Europe News

At least five killed in apartment block explosion in The Hague

Investigators say the cause of the explosion is unknown but police are looking for a car seen driving away from the scene at speed just after the blast.

08/12/2024

Europe News

Two killed as Storm Darragh batters UK and Ireland

Gusts of up to 149 kilometres per hour were recorded as officials sent a rare emergency alert by phone to about three million households in Wales and southwest England early on Saturday.

08/12/2024