10 December 2024 | Euronews
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Syria Syria’s interim government will stay in power until March, reports say The departing government met with Mohammed al-Bashir for the first time since Assad fled Damascus over the weekend. -
Spain Spanish fishermen protest against EU fishing quotas Thousands of Spanish fishermen gathered in protest of an EU proposal which would cut the number of days trawlers can be at sea from the current 130 to 27 or 28 days. -
Europe News Deadly Russian strike kills at least three in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia Ukrainain President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the air strike proves Ukraine needs to enhance its air defence system. -
No Comment Deadly Russian strike in Ukraine A Russian air strike hit Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine on Tuesday, killing at least three people and injuring several others. -
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No Comment Demonstration against feminicide in Kenya In Nairobi, Kenya, police used tear gas to disperse protesters demonstrating against gender-based violence under the slogan 'Stop Feminicide'. -
No Comment Satellite Art Show, an unusual exhibition A group of artists are organising the Satellite Art Show for the 10th year running. -
Europe News Kallas urges 'no revenge' in Syria's transition of power, warns of sectarian violence The European Union's foreign policy chief said the first signals coming from Syria's rebel forces were 'good' but it was 'too early' to issue a verdict. -
EuroVerify What do we know about the fate of Russia's military bases in Syria? Ukraine's military intelligence agency claims Russia is retreating from its Syrian bases. Moscow has refuted the claims. -
EU Decoded EU DECODED: New smoking trends could be affected by more restrictive rules In this edition, we look at EU Member States' decision to adopt a recommendation reducing exposure to secondhand smoke in certain outdoor spaces. The aim is to not only ban traditional cigarettes, but also inhaled tobacco products. -
Syria Israel strikes Syrian military sites while troops move into Golan Heights buffer zone Israel has said its strikes aim to prevent military equipment from falling into the hands of extremists, while it denies its troops are advancing towards Damascus. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 10th – 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 Commission proposes measures to boost farmers leverage in food supply chain Mandatory written contracts and a new mediation mechanism are among the measures proposed by the Commission to address long-standing imbalances between farmers and buyers of primary products. -
Travel News ‘Not for sale’: Anti-tourism protestors destroy hundreds of sunbeds in Tenerife Despite winter closing in on Spain’s tourist resorts, the anti-tourism sentiment shows no sign of slowing. -
Travel News EU’s biometric Entry/Exit border system set to launch in 2025: Who’ll need to use it? Within six months of its gradual rollout, every border crossing in the Schengen Area is expected to use the new EES. -
Business TikTok launches online shopping in Spain and Ireland In a first step to expand across the European region, social media app TikTok has launched its in-app shopping service in Spain and in Ireland. -
Europe in Motion Air travel: What is the busiest airport in Europe? Air travel has bounced back from the COVID-19 pandemic, with nearly one billion passengers in the EU within 2023 alone. Which airport, however, welcomed the most? -
Cinema Noémie Merlant on her new film 'The Balconettes' and #MeToo: 'We have to remain vigilant' Euronews Culture sits down with French actress-director Noémie Merlant to talk about her new directorial effort 'Les femmes au balcon' ('The Balconettes'), the state of #MeToo in the French film industry, the 'feminist' label, and how serious topics should be explored via comedy and genre cinema. -
Europe News With Assad gone, the EU wonders: Should Syrian refugees be sent back? The fall of Bashar al-Assad has prompted complex questions about the future of the one million Syrians who fled the war and sought refuge in Europe. -
Turkey The struggle for truth in the digital age will determine our common future We are fully aware that, for the sake of humanity's common future, we must act with an understanding that does not compromise on the principles of truth, conscience, and justice, Professor Fahrettin Altun writes. -
No Comment The art of origami for a world without nuclear weapons Outside the Norway's parliament building in Oslo, Japanese atomic bomb survivors, accompanied by local children handed paper cranes to Norwegian politicians. They said the cranes represented their wish for a world without nuclear weapons. -
Culture news Primavera Sound, Rock Werchter and Dua Lipa's Sunny Hill nominated for European Festival Awards Ahead of their announcement as part of ESNS in January, nominees for the 2024 European Festival Awards have been revealed. -
Europe News UK and Germany agree to joint action against people-smuggling gangs The agreement includes intelligence sharing, targeting smuggling networks’ financial flows, and removing online content promoting illegal mi -
Culture news Sarah Jessica Parker on the 2025 Booker Prize judging panel Sarah Jessica Parker is a judge on the newly announced panel for the 2025 Booker Prize. The ‘Sex and the City’ star will join panel chair Roddy Doyle alongside three other authors. -
Europe News Austrian government prepares deportation plan for Syrian migrants The Interior Ministry said a reassessment of about 40,000 Syrians granted status in the country over the last five years has begun. -
Earth News ‘Redefining life on Earth’: Three-quarters of the world’s land is permanently drying up A UN summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, hopes to address global desertification - once-fertile lands turning arid. -
Business BP moves offshore wind to joint venture as it shifts focus from renewables BP is creating a joint venture to bring about 'one of the largest global offshore wind developers' while lowering its share of investment in renewables. -
Travel News Spain flip-flops on Golden Visa ban as applications continue to flood in Spain’s Senate has temporarily stalled the Golden Visa ban, but Congress could push it through for early 2025. -
Cinema European Film Awards: Actors and filmmakers weigh in on what makes European cinema special Euronews Culture attended the European Film Awards, where we asked actors and filmmakers, including Ralph Fiennes, Juliette Binoche, and Coralie Fargeat, what makes European cinema stand out on the global stage. -
Earth News New EU air quality rules: Air pollution still the top environmental health risk to Europeans Air pollution is also hurting ecosystems, resulting in lower crop yields. -
Europe News EU seeks to reduce defence dependency on US over longer term, says Commission official The EU will vow a 'strong transatlantic partnership' on defence, a senior Commission official said on Monday, but dependence on foreign suppliers will inevitably have to be addressed in the long term. -
Business Succession battle: Murdoch loses court fight to change family trust The trust divides control of the company equally among four of Rupert Murdoch's children - Prudence, Elisabeth, Lachlan and James - after he dies. Lachlan Murdoch has been the head of Fox News and News Corp since late last year, when his father stepped down. -
Crossing Cultures Two worlds, one artistic philosophy: The shared traditions of Zisha teapot making and crystal glass Crossing Cultures heads to Yixing in eastern China to learn more about the ancient art of Zisha teapots, while in Europe the team visits Saint-Louis to discover the firm's famous crystal creations. -
World How Uzbekistan is pushing inclusive education In this episode of Learning World, we look at Uzbekistan's progress towards inclusive education and visit a school that welcomes children of all abilities. From teacher training to accessible facilities, we find out what's being done to ensure no child is left behind. -
Europe News Governments remain deadlocked over energy taxation reform The European Commission wants to hike levies on fossil fuels as it seeks to radically cut carbon emissions — but EU members remain divided even if a proposed kerosene levy seems to have fallen by the wayside. -
Business Boost for Stellantis and CATL as they team up for EV battery venture European car markers are struggling to keep up with their Chinese counterparts in electric cars, a key pillar of the green transition that the EU is pursuing in order to bring in electric-only vehicles by 2035. -
No Comment Syrians topple Hafez al-Assad statue in Dayr Atiyah On December 9, a giant statue of former Syrian president Hafez al-Assad was toppled in Dayr Atiyah, as Syrians took to the streets to celebrate the fall of Assad rule by bringing down several other statues. -
Tech News OpenAI releases AI video creator Sora but it won’t be coming to Europe yet The ChatGPT maker said it is blocking particularly damaging forms of abuse, such as child sexual abuse materials and sexual deepfakes. -
No Comment Firefighters honour Virgin Mary with floral tribute in Rome Continuing their tradition, firefighters in Rome marked the Feast of the Immaculate Conception on 8 December by placing two floral wreaths on the statue of the Virgin Mary. -
Culture news Tortoise engraving suggests Middle Eastern religion from 37,000 years ago One of the oldest religious symbols from the Levant area has been discovered by researchers in Israel. -
Israel Netanyahu appears in court for first time in corruption trial The Israeli prime minister says his appearance in court jeopardises his country’s national security at a critical time. -
Brazil Brazil's President Lula in intensive care after brain surgery Back in October, the Brazilian leader cancelled a trip to Russia for a BRICS summit after he suffered a fall at home. -
Health news EU Commission adopts wait-and-see approach with mystery Congo virus The Commission will organize a Health Security Committee meeting to coordinate any necessary EU response as soon as they have more information on the virus that so far has affected hundreds of people in the Democratic Republic of Congo. -
Art 130 unique nativity scenes from around the world illuminate Vatican's iconic Bernini Colonnade The Vatican's 100 Nativity Scenes exhibition in St. Peter's Square has been unveiled, this year featuring 130 cribs from 21 countries. -
Business Volkswagen strike: 'Still a long way from a viable solution' Management and unions at Volkswagen have yet to find common ground in talks concerning the German car maker's proposal on possible job cuts and plant closures. Workers took strike action on Monday. -
Tech News Bluesky tests paid subscription features as social media giant grows Subscription services have not paid off for other social media companies such as Elon Musk’s X. -
Syria Europe cannot yet afford to celebrate post-al-Assad Syria For Europe, the risks of inaction and complacency far outweigh any fleeting sense of relief at al-Assad’s demise, Shlomo Roiter Jesner writes. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 10th – 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 Spanish fishermen mobilise against proposed EU fishing day quotas Fishermen in Spain are protesting proposed EU cuts that would reduce fishing days in the Mediterranean, arguing that the plan could destroy the industry, harm the economy, and cost 17,000 jobs. -
Turkey Syrian refugees in Turkey begin returning home as al-Assad’s regime falls Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has announced plans to open additional border crossings, predicting an increase in voluntary returns as stability improves. -
Culture news Google reveals 2024's most searched-for topics and people in UK & US Google has revealed the most searched topics in 2024, providing a snapshot of what captivated, intrigued and worried searchers online. Euronews Culture focuses on the UK and US lists. Here’s what people were Googling this year. -
Business Nvidia faces Chinese investigation amid retaliation for US trade restrictions Nvidia shares slid amid an escalation in the tech trade war as China launched a probe into the company on suspicion of breaching the anti-monopoly law. -
Europe News EU ministers offer soothing talk for farmers in CAP reset launch New agriculture Commissioner envisions no overhaul for the EU's agricultural subsidies system, as ministers began talks on reforms, seeking to maintain a farmer-centric Common Agricultural Policy. -
No Comment Warm autumn leaves Santa's Lapland village with less snow In Lapland, Santa readies himself for the annual tradition of delivering presents around the globe. However, this year’s unusually warm autumn has left less snow in his village near Rovaniemi, northern Finland, impacting the experience for visitors. -
Culture news ABBA Voyage gives UK economy huge boost, contributing £1.4 billion The virtual concert residency has attracted over two million visitors since opening in 2022 and new data shows that the production has delivered £1.4 billion (approx. €1.7 billion) in economic benefits. -
Markets Crude oil prices under pressure amid disappointing Chinese data Crude oil prices retreated from Monday's gains amid weak demand outlooks, following disappointing Chinese international trade data for November. -
Culture news Data shows Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour ends by shattering own record The Eras Tour is over and the numbers are in, showing that Taylor Swift has sold more tickets than any other solo performer. -
Europe News The real work on Mercosur deal starts now, says French liberal MEP | Radio Schuman Last week, European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen signed the EU-Mercosur deal, despite opposition from France. -
Ukraine Ukraine produces leaflets, videos to encourage North Korean soldiers to surrender The Ukrainian “I Want To Live” project aims to persuade North Korean soldiers in Russia to surrender, having already facilitated the process for some 350 Russian troops. -
USA United Healthcare CEO shooting: What we know about suspect Luigi Mangione Police have charged a 26-year-old man in connection to the killing of UnitedHealthcare's CEO Bryan Thompson last week. -
Healthcare Sweden is trying to become the world's first country to eliminate HPV. Here's how The Nordic country's ambitious timeline relies on high vaccination uptake and efficient mass screening and follow-up treatment. -
EuroVerify Video of German pilot fired for refusing to spray chemtrails is satirical Social media users are sharing a spoof news package in which a former Lufthansa pilot is suing the company for unfair dismissal after he refused to release chemtrails over the public. -
Tech News Europe risks becoming a 'digital colony' amid 'insufficient' progress on AI compared to US and China A report underlined the "hegemonic power" of the US when it comes to artificial intelligence (AI) and the risks that poses for Europe. -
Climate Climate change's more than €550 billion price tag is pushing up insurance costs, report says An annual scorecard for insurance companies has found they are ‘fundamentally misunderstanding’ climate risks. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 10th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
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Syria Syrian government services come to 'complete halt' as state workers stay home after rebel takeover A UN official said that the country’s public sector had come “to a complete and abrupt halt,” with some state workers reportedly failing to return to their jobs.