11 December 2024 | Euronews
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No Comment Angry farmers protest in London This Wednesday, hundreds of British farmers, driving tractors adorned with banners and flags, marched on London. -
Europe News Ukraine PM asks Germany to help pave the way for Ukrainian refugees' eventual return home Ukrainian prime minister Denis Shmyhal urged Germany to help create safe conditions for the return of Ukrainian refugees to their homeland. -
Syria Syria's new administration takes over country's main international airport Cleaning staff were removed broken furniture, glass windows, and trash from ransacking by looters following the demise of the al Assad regime. Officials said the operations to clean up the airport aimed to encourage international airlines to resume their flights to Damascus. -
Tech News Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp back online after global outage Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, all services owned by Meta, were down for a few hours on Wednesday night after experiencing a "technical issue". -
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No Comment The King of Spain visits Italy King Felipe VI and Queen Letizia of Spain have arrived in Italy for a two-day State visit. They met Italian President Sergio Mattarella at his residence, the Quirinal Palace. -
No Comment Serbian students block access to universities Today, more than thirty public faculties at four Serbian universities were blocked by students, while the demonstrations continue to intensify. -
Europe News German chancellor Olaf Scholz requests confidence vote for next week Scholz is expected to lose the vote in the German parliament's lower house, or Bundestag, which will take place on 16 December. -
Europe News Macron seeks new PM as special budget bill is introduced to avoid government 'shutdown' Outgoing French PM Michel Barnier's cabinet held its last meeting Wednesday, proposing a "special bill" to maintain government operations into 2025. The bill will be debated next week. -
Europe News US commander: Russia to supply North Korea with fighter jets in exchange for troop deployment Commander of the US Indo-Pacific Command, Admiral Samuel Paparo, also noted that North Korean troops remain in combat zones, but are not yet actively fighting. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 11th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News Are solar farms destroyed during storms? Experts debunk the myth that panels can’t handle the wind No power infrastructure is immune from extreme weather, but solar has some advantages and means to improve. -
Shaping a sustainable and safe future at the Zakat, Tax and Customs Conference 2024 Officials and experts from around the world gathered in Riyadh on December 4-5 to attend the 2024 edition of the conference organised by the Zakat, Tax and Customs Authority (ZATCA). -
Europe in Motion Where are the EU workers who continue working after retirement? Wanting to stay productive or financial necessity are the main reasons Europeans keep working even after receiving old-age pension. -
Europe News Brussels green lights Poland's plan to temporarily suspend right to asylum The new guidelines put forward by Brussels reflect the right-wing shift that is rapidly reshaping the bloc's migration and asylum policy. -
Europe News EU ministers reach compromise on fishing quotas for overfished Mediterranean A delicate compromise has been struck to balance fishing activities and resource conservation in the Mediterranean, following intense negotiations that placed the sector under significant scrutiny. -
Europe News Conservatives demand ‘urgent’ action as EU car makers fall behind in race to electrify This week has seen a ratcheting up of pressure from the political right and car industry, which want the EU to ease regulations designed to cut emissions and promote a switch to electric vehicles. -
Culture news Poland opens its first LGBTQ+ museum Poland becomes the first post-Communist European country to have a dedicated LGBTQ+ museum. -
Europe News EU slaps new sanctions on Russia targeting 'shadow fleet' of oil tankers The Kremlin is using old-age, poorly kept tankers to sell its crude oil above the price cap established by Western allies. -
Earth News The Arctic tundra has transformed from carbon sink to carbon source, report finds Dramatic changes in the Arctic are being driven by high temperatures and intense wildfires. -
Europeans' Stories Denmark’s carbon tax on livestock: a model for Europe? The European Union wants to become carbon neutral by 2050. But there is no consensus on how to achieve this, especially when it comes to the agricultural sector. Euronews reporter Valerie Gauriat went to Denmark, which wants to introduce a carbon tax on livestock farming from 2030. A world first. -
Business SpaceX became the world’s most valuable private startup overnight The valuation of Elon Musk's rocket company jumped to $350bn (€332bn) due to an insider deal. -
Europe News Exclusive: Georgia's foreign minister says pro-EU protests not 'necessarily peaceful' In an exclusive interview with Euronews in Budapest, Georgia's new Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili questioned whether the protests by pro-EU groups in her country could truly be described as "peaceful". -
Business Businesses must adapt to global geopolitical division, France-Japan summit highlights CEOs, academics and policymakers have gathered in Tokyo to map out how businesses can forge a resilient and innovative future, as they navigate increasing volatility and instability. -
Taiwan Taiwan demands China end recent military activity in nearby waters The drills come after Taiwan's president, Lai Ching-te, visited Hawaii and Guam despite China insisting he is banned from overseas trips. -
Syria Global chemical weapons watchdog calls emergency meeting over Syrian stockpile The US has pledged to support a new Syrian government that denounces terrorism and eliminates chemical weapons. -
Qatar 365 The best of Qatar in 2024: Visual arts, architectural wonders and sports on the rise From visiting Qatar’s vibrant arts and culture scene to exploring contemporary twists on traditional places of worship and discovering why sports like MMA and Padel are rapidly gaining popularity, the Qatar 365 team reminisced over some of our highlights of 2024. -
Modern Nomads Meet Kazakhstan’s music innovators: From the timeless Dombra to cutting-edge electronic sounds In this episode of Modern Nomads, we meet kui-pop pioneer Aktoty Bolshova and electronic music trailblazer Nazira Kassenova in Almaty to find out how they are fusing Kazakh heritage with modern sounds to inspire new global audiences. -
Syria Tomb of Bashar al-Assad's father set alight after Syrian rebel victory Since five decades of brutal dynastic dictatorship came to an end on Sunday, statues of Hafez al-Assad and his son and successor Bashar have been toppled across Syria. -
No Comment Mexicans mourn murdered congressman Hundreds of people paid their last respects on Tuesday to Benito Aguas Atlahua, a member of the country's ruling coalition, who died in hospital on Monday night after being shot earlier in the day in Zongolica, Mexico. -
Lifestyle New Zealander studies for a year to win Spanish world Scrabble title – and he doesn’t speak Spanish The player from New Zealand, Nigel Richards, speaks no Spanish and started memorizing the language's Scrabble word list a year ago. He beat defending champion Benjamín Olaizola of Argentina - who does speak Spanish. -
No Comment In India, the Hornbill Festival keeps traditions alive The 10-day Hornbill Festival is held in Kohima, the capital of the remote Indian state of Nagaland, on the border with Burma. -
Art Meet the Polish punk rocker fighting for a culture of remembrance Trupa Trupa are much more popular abroad than in Poland itself. Singer Grzegorz Kwiatkowski believes it's because of the themes they deal with in their music, history's darkest chapters, especially the Holocaust. Euronews Culture caught up with Grzegorz and the band in Gdańsk. -
Europe News Romania's pro-EU parties clinch deal to form coalition government The parties have agreed to potentially endorse a single candidate in new presidential elections after the first round was annulled last week. -
Economy ECB set to trim interest rates again: What's next and why it matters The ECB is set to cut rates by 25 basis points to 3%, with further easing expected into 2025. Lower rates may provide a much-needed boost to borrowing, domestic consumption, and exports via a weaker euro, but geopolitical risks costs may limit the benefits. -
Business France's EDF raises nuclear production targets after corrosion crisis This is the second time this year the energy company has raised its output expectations. -
USA Biden approves national security memo to guide Trump administration on adversaries The document outlines strategies to improve interagency coordination and intelligence-sharing with allies to prepare for simultaneous crises involving major adversaries. -
Culture news New Eurovision rules announced to 'protect' artists after 2024 controversies The new measures are there to ensure that the 2024 controversies don’t happen again, with even this year’s winner Nemo stating that they were "really sad" it had not just been "all about love and unity". -
Health news Dengue fever cases reach record-high in the Americas amid climate change The number of dengue cases in the region is the highest level since officials began tracking it in 1980. -
Economy French central bank expects zero growth in fourth quarter The bank's monthly survey shows a rising uncertainty among businesses in Europe's second-biggest economy. -
Europe News Two Ukrainian women rescued from rubble hours after Russian missile strike Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack, reiterating his plea to Western allies for additional air defence systems. -
Cinema What is the unsettling poem in the '28 Years Later' trailer? Ahead of the June 2025 release of the long-awaited third part in the '28 Days Later' film series, a detail in the trailer's soundtrack has intrigued film (and literature) lovers. -
Romania Romanian Constitutional court decision seen as unusual, unprecedented – experts Urgency over alleged interference by the Russian Federation pushed Romanian judges to skip procedures and bypass transparency to save Romanian democracy, say experts. -
Markets Bitcoin may sustain momentum in 2025 despite Google's quantum chip concerns Bitcoin’s price retraced sharply from recent highs following concerns sparked by Google’s quantum computing advancements. Despite regulatory uncertainties and potential risks, analysts remain optimistic about the cryptocurrency’s long-term outlook. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 11th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Euronews Tech Talks What is lithium and how does it power our modern world? | Euronews Tech Talks Podcast What is lithium and is it the key to the ecological transition? Euronews Tech Talks explores the topic. -
South Korea South Korean police sent to president’s office in martial law investigation Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung vows to continue impeachment votes against President Yoon Suk-yeol as political fallout deepens. -
Iran Iran's supreme leader blames US and Israel for Bashar al-Assad’s fall from power in Syria Speaking on state television, Ayatollah Khamenei claimed there was "evidence" of the two countries' involvement. -
Business Germany’s Zalando to acquire rival fashion retailer About You Zalando says the deal will help it to build a pan-European e-commerce platform. -
No Comment Procession in Oslo honouring Nobel Peace Prize winners Three Japanese atomic bomb survivors have been awarded the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize on behalf of Nihon Hidankyo, an organisation that campaigns against nuclear weapons. -
Europe News Poland pushing migrants back to Belarus, claims Human Rights Watch Human Rights Watch alleged abuses and illegal pushbacks at the border between Poland and Belarus, asking the Polish government for accountability towards rights of asylum seekers. -
Culture news Rape accusation: Jay-Z says it’s an extortion attempt, calls for accuser's identity to be revealed Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 after the MTV Video Music Awards, allegedly along with Sean "Diddy" Combs. The award-winning rapper and producer called the accusations "idiotic" and "heinous in nature." -
Culture news Judge rejects sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to satirical outlet The Onion Despite a winning auction bid from the satirical outlet The Onion, a federal judge has rejected the sale of Infowars. For the time being, Alex Jones keeps the conspiracy theory platform. -
Health news Malaria cases surged to 263 million last year amid stalled progress to stop mosquito-borne illness Access to vaccines and insecticide-treated mosquito nets, as well as new treatments, are needed to combat malaria, experts said. -
Europe News Revealed: How the alleged Didier Reynders lottery laundering scam worked (or didn't) Newly released National Lottery data shows how two suspicious accounts, presumably belonging to the ex-EU Commissioner and his wife, stuck out like a sore thumb, as they jointly splurged nearly €50,000 of lottery tickets in a year. -
Markets Gold rallies ahead of Central Bank rate decisions and post-Syria tensions Gold prices surged to a more than two-week high amid China's return on gold buying and rising geopolitical tensions following the Syrian unrest. However, an analyst suggests caution. -
Nature Mission rewilding: Scotland and Wales are trailblazing Europe’s nature restoration Scotland and Wales are both on successful rewilding missions that show a pathway for the rest of Europe. -
USA United Healthcare CEO shooting: Luigi Mangione to plead not guilty, lawyer expects Suspect for the murder of United Healthcare CEO, Luigi Mangione, has said he will fight his extradition to New York where he faces murder charges. -
Culture news A Christmas miracle? Archaeologists uncover tomb of 'Santa Claus' inspiration Saint Nicholas The discovery could provide fresh insight into the celebrated patron saint that inspired Santa Claus. -
Europe News The EU should prioritise Syria's political transition over migration, expert says | Radio Schuman In an interview with Euronews, Maria Luisa Fantappiè, a leading expert at the Italian Istituto Affari Internazionali, said that the decision to pause asylum-seeking processes was premature. -
Travel News Ferry fares increase in 2025: Here's how to save money on Europe's most popular routes Ferries can offer excellent value for money. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 11th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Georgia Georgian anti-government protests continue amid intensified police crackdown Thousands have protested in Tbilisi against the suspension of EU accession talks. Police have used water cannons and tear gas, with violence also directed at journalists. -
Business Bookstore staffers receive holiday bonuses from author James Patterson "Booksellers save lives. Period," the author said in a statement through his publisher, Little, Brown and Company. "I’m happy to be able to acknowledge them and all their hard work this holiday season." -
Norway Nobel Peace Prize winner Nihon Hidankyo calls for abolition of nuclear weapons Three survivors of the U.S. atomic bombings of Japan collected the 2024 Nobel Peace Prize on Tuesday on behalf of Nihon Hidankyo, an organization that campaigns against nuclear weapons.