2024-12-09

Europe News

Germany and Austria freeze Syrian asylum applications, local media report

The decision comes as millions of refugees are now able to return to Syria following the fall of al-Assad's regime.

09/12/2024

Business

Jaguar's all-electric models set for a higher-than-thought price surge

Jaguar Land Rover's chief executive officer (CEO), Adrian Mardell, has said more about how much the company's new electric models could cost.

09/12/2024

Syria

Who are the key players in Syria and who stands to gain or lose?

The new reality in Syria may prove beneficial for some actors and detrimental for others — and there is no simple explanation, as there never has been for the last 13 years.

09/12/2024

Travel News

Eurostar worst-performing rail operator in Europe, report says

The report’s authors say the results of its survey underline the need for improvements to rail services across Europe.

09/12/2024

Europe in Motion

What is the role of gold in Russia’s wartime trade relations?

While Western sanctions have successfully disrupted Russia’s ability to trade in gold, the country holds a considerable influence over the production of gold in Central Asia and Africa.

09/12/2024

Nutrition

Ultra-processed foods linked to more fat in muscles

More fat stored in the thigh muscles may increase the risk of osteoarthritis in knees, researchers said.

09/12/2024

EuroVerify

Fact check: Photos falsely claim to show al-Assad and wife in Moscow

No photographic evidence that the ousted Syrian president is in Moscow has emerged, despite confirmation from the Kremlin and Iranian officials.

09/12/2024

Economy

EU budget: Who pays the most into the EU, and who gains the most?

In the EU budget, wealthier western and northern European nations predominantly serve as net contributors, while central and eastern European members are mainly net recipients.

09/12/2024

Business

Shares jump in Italy's Banco BPM after Credit Agricole raises stake

The move from Crédit Agricole could complicate UniCredit's bid to take over the smaller Italian lender.

09/12/2024

Health news

Mystery disease in DRC still undiagnosed despite some clues, WHO says

A lack of local lab testing, limited infrastructure, and threats from armed groups are slowing down the public health response.

09/12/2024

Culture news

Judy Garland's ruby slippers fetch record €30.5 million at auction

Stolen in 2005 and recovered by the FBI in 2018, the iconic shoes are one of four surviving pairs and drew renewed attention with the release of 'Wicked'.

09/12/2024

Europe News

Trump urges ceasefire in Ukraine and suggests NATO role rethinking

Trump's remarks, including thoughts on reducing US military aid to Ukraine and reconsidering NATO membership, have sparked concern among allies and security experts.

09/12/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 9th – Midday

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

09/12/2024

Culture news

US dictionary Merriam-Webster picks topical Word of the Year 2024

Whether it's politically or culturally, “polarization means that we are tending toward the extremes rather than toward the center.”

09/12/2024

Tech News

What's next for TikTok after appeals court upholds US ban law?

US lawmakers passed a law this year requiring TikTok's parent company to sell the short form video platform or face a ban.

09/12/2024

No Comment

A choir inside a giant Christmas tree in the USA

In Michigan, the Mona Shores Singing Christmas Tree is 20 metres tall, with 25,000 LED lights, 1,580 linear metres of greenery and 15 levels on which 180 choir members stand. The 40-year-old tree can hold up to 220 singers.

09/12/2024

Europe News

Guess who's back in town? Newsletter

This week's key events presented by Euronews' EU senior finance and defence reporter Jack Schickler.

09/12/2024

Culture news

'Men In Love': Irvine Welsh to publish new sequel to ‘Trainspotting’

There have been other spin-off novels with the Trainspotting characters, but next year's "Men In Love" is the first that takes place immediately after the events of the original novel.

09/12/2024

Culture news

Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs

An updated complaint in a civil case against rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs alleges that he and Jay-Z raped a 13-year-old girl at an after-party in 2000. Jay-Z denied the claims: “These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!!”

09/12/2024

Business

German garden centres celebrate after Christmas-themed legal win

The legal battle over baubles and fir branches dates back several years - and is linked to German employment laws.

09/12/2024

EuroVerify

Fact check: Baerbock wasn't thrown out of China press conference

Despite palpable tensions, Annalena Baerbock was not thrown out by the Chinese foreign minister during her visit to Beijing last week.

09/12/2024

Partner content

What Europe needs: a Commission that drives connectivity and competitiveness

Partner content presented by GSMA

Connectivity has never been more essential to Europe’s ability to compete and prosper at a global level. It is the key enabler for the continent’s citizens and businesses both in their crucial day-to-day activities and in driving innovation and maximising growth opportunities, in particular in AI.

09/12/2024

Radio Schuman

Montenegro's president optimistic on EU accession - interview

Montenegro's President Jakov Milatović spoke to Euronews on how he sees his country's path towards EU accession.

09/12/2024

Green News

2024 will be the hottest year on record, scientists confirm

Last month was the 16th out of the last 17 where global average temperatures have exceeded 1.5C above pre-industrial times.

09/12/2024

The Big Question

The Big Question: Why does Denmark rank so highly on competitiveness?

“It's difficult to continue being a winning country in a continent which is challenged a lot,” Thomas Bustrup told Hannah Brown on this episode of The Big Question.

09/12/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 9th – Morning

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

09/12/2024

Europe News

Georgians continue protests over ruling party's EU talks suspension

Thousands protested in Tbilisi against the suspension of EU accession talks. Police used water cannons and tear gas, with violence also directed at journalists.

09/12/2024

Europe News

France's Macron faces brutal return to reality after Notre Dame fête

The French president will meet with multiple party leaders on Monday with the goal of nominating the country's new prime minister in the coming days

09/12/2024

Europe News

Syrian diaspora across Europe react to downfall of Assad

Syria has been devastated by a bloody civil war since 2011 which has its roots in a failed uprising against Bashar al-Assad as part of the Arab Spring anti-government protest movement that swept across much of the Arab world in the early 2010s.

09/12/2024

Syria

International reactions to abrupt fall of Assad regime in Syria

The fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's government in the early hours of Sunday morning brought to a dramatic end his nearly 14-year struggle to hold onto power as his country was torn apart by a devastating civil war that became a proxy battleground for regional and international forces.

09/12/2024