13 December 2024 | Euronews
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Europe News Austria offers Syrians €1,000 'return bonus' as Europe suspends asylum claims The EU's executive branch, the European Commission, said that currently 'the conditions are not met for safe, voluntary, dignified returns to Syria.' -
World News Syrians across the country celebrate al-Assad fall as interim leaders map future Amid the scenes of jubilation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with allies around the region and called for an ‘inclusive and non-sectarian’ interim government. -
No Comment Femen campaign against the war in Ukraine On Friday morning in Geneva, activists from the Femen group, known for its provocative demonstrations, used a chainsaw to cut up the wooden sculpture known as the "Broken Chair". They were protesting against the UN's failure to act against Russia. -
Europe News Protests in Georgia continue unabated on eve of presidential election by college For the first time, the president of Georgia is not elected by popular vote. -
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Europe News Nancy Pelosi in Luxembourg hospital after sustaining injury on official trip The former US-House of Representatives Speaker had travelled to Luxembourg to attend commemorations on the 80th anniversary of WW II 'Battle of the Bulge'. -
Europe News Palestinian President Abbas meets with Italian counterpart Mattarella in Rome Abbas had met with Pope Francis the day before, who today welcomed Lebanese caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati. -
No Comment Jude Law earns his star on Hollywood Walk of Fame British actor Jude Law, celebrated for his roles in The Talented Mr. Ripley and the Sherlock Holmes series, was honoured with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Thursday. The 51-year-old reflected on three decades of acting, crediting collaborators and family for his success. -
USA Strangers on a train: US voters riding north to New York brace for a second Trump presidency On a 27-hour train from Florida a month after Donald Trump was voted back into the White House, passengers discussed their hopes and fears for the future. -
Europe News Half of EU countries missed first deadline to implement migration pact Only 14 countries have submitted their National Implementation Plans. The Polish government is unwilling to present it. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 13th – 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 EU sanctions on Georgian officials coming to the table despite Hungary's veto threat Kaja Kallas, the EU's new foreign policy chief, is set to ask member states for a mandate to move forward with sanctions on Georgian officials. -
No Comment WATCH: Families search Saydnaya prison for missing loved ones Thousands of Syrians have flocked to Saydnaya prison, infamous for mass executions and torture under Assad’s regime, seeking news of missing relatives. Known as the "Human Slaughterhouse," Saydnaya was taken over by rebel forces on 8 December 2024, leading to the release of surviving inmates. -
Climate ‘We will not go quietly into the sea’: Hearings for world’s biggest climate case conclude at the ICJ Vanuatu and other vulnerable states gave impassioned evidence - aided by a few European allies. Now they wait for the World Court's opinion. -
Markets Moldova declares an energy emergency over fears of Russian gas cut-off Moldovan PM Dorin Recean said his country faces an “exceptional situation” in which Moscow could deliberately weaponise energy. -
Economy Economists react to ECB’s rate cuts: What’s next for monetary policy? The ECB cut rates by 25 basis points to 3%, dropping its commitment to keep policy “sufficiently restrictive” and signalling confidence in achieving its 2% inflation target. Economists expect gradual cuts to continue, with risks from trade tensions and geopolitical uncertainties looming. -
Business Amazon and Meta set to give whopping sum to Trump’s inauguration fund Major tech companies are seeking to improve their relationship with the incoming president. -
Travel News Paris and Berlin linked: High-speed train service launches with fares from €59 The route is the first directly linking the two capitals' city centres. -
Economy Norway aims to cut energy links with Europe due to soaring prices “It’s an absolutely sh*t situation,” said Norway’s energy minister Terje Aasland cited by FT, reacting to electricity prices in the country that are six times that of the EU average these days. -
Tech News EU ministers agree on criminalising online child abuse, but concerns over consent remain A text addressing the criminalisation of online child sexual abuse is set to enter trilogue negotiations, despite concerns from several member states regarding the lack of ambition in defining consent and the qualification of rape. -
Europe News EU Parliament political groups strike deal on four new committees The mandates of the committees - which will scrutinise and report on legislative proposals - will now have to be voted on and given the final green light by the Parliament's plenary next Wednesday in Strasbourg. -
Europe in Motion Germany tops US as most attractive country for foreign direct investment Germany replaced the United States to become the top place to invest in 2023 with foreign direct investment amounting to €410 billion, latest Eurostat figures show. -
Art 'Marge Simpson' painting discovered on ancient Egyptian tomb goes viral Ancient Egypt apparently predicted The Simpsons. More seriously though, a discovered tomb features a painting that looks suspiciously like a character from the beloved American sitcom. The internet is loving it. -
Europe News France’s political instability deepens opposition to Mercosur trade agreement French opposition to the Mercosur agreement concluded by the European Commission on 6 December has been trenchant, but its domestic political situation is feeding the stance. -
No Comment Commemoration of the Nanjing Massacre in China In China, 13 December is a national day of remembrance for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre. -
France Who is François Bayrou, France's new prime minister? After days of deliberation, French President Emmanuel Macron turned to a longtime centrist ally in the hope he could unite the country's divided parliament. -
Travel News Romania and Bulgaria will be in the Schengen zone from January. What will change for travellers? It's been a rocky road to Schengen membership for both eastern European countries. -
Lifestyle Matthieu Blazy announced as Chanel's next artistic director Matthieu Blazy has been named as the new artistic director of French fashion house Chanel. -
Mobility Is 'range anxiety' real and what should EV drivers do to overcome it? Range anxiety - the fear of running out of battery before reaching your destination - has plagued electric vehicles. Is this still a problem? -
Culture news 'India accepts everything... not the other way around' AR Rahman on Trinity Laban honour The legendary Indian composer A R Rahman, also known as ARR, talks to Euronews Culture about the differences between Western and Eastern music, spirituality and education. -
South Korea South Korean President Yoon faces second impeachment vote over failed martial law If Yoon is impeached, his powers will be suspended until the Constitutional Court decides whether to remove him from office and if he is removed, an election to replace him must be held within 60 days. -
USA Xi ‘unlikely’ to attend Trump’s inauguration after surprise invitation, experts say Observers expect that the Chinese president will not want the ‘status of a mere guest celebrating the triumph of a foreign leader'. -
No Comment King Felipe VI of Spain is awarded an honorary doctorate in Naples On Thursday 12 December, King Felipe VI of Spain was awarded an Honorary Doctorate in Social Sciences and Statistics from the University of Naples Federico II. -
Europe News 'Not real food' or a 'great British institution'? UK political leaders spar over sandwiches Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch's criticism of the sandwich sparked a retort from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and fierce debate in Britain. -
Ukraine Peace in Ukraine needs more than a plan If Europe wants to sit at the table on European security affairs rather than only being the subject of it, it needs a European Peace Plan that includes forceful diplomacy backed by the force of arms and money, Nicu Popescu and Gustav Gressel write. -
Europe News 'It's not safe yet': Syrian diaspora in Europe caught between joy and anxiety For Syrians in Europe, watching the fall of al-Assad's regime was a euphoric moment that gave way to uncertainty and anxiety over their country's still uncertain political future. -
World News Macron nominates long-time ally and leader of centrist bloc François Bayrou as new PM Bayrou, 73, was named the new prime minister after Michel Barnier's government was toppled by a vote of no confidence on 4 December. -
Economy Germany's Bundesbank warns of economic stagnation as trade war looms The fortune of the eurozone’s largest economy is gloomy, especially with President-elect Donald Trump returning to the White House. -
Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Les Femmes au Balcon' ('The Balconettes') For her second feature film behind the camera, Noémie Merlant delivers a funny, gory, chaotic and engaged film that is 2024’s perfect Midnight Movie. -
World News First Friday prayers held in Syria since fall of al-Assad HTS leader Ahmad al-Sharaa called on Syrians to celebrate the fall of Bashar al-Assad peacefully in the squares, asking them to refrain from using gunfire. -
Economy China prepared to double down on support for economy as tariffs loom China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom. -
Europe News Suspected Chinese spy with links to Prince Andrew banned from UK The man, known only as H6, was found to have been in communication with the United Front Work Department (UFWD), an arm of the Chinese state. -
Business Elon Musk wants to turn SpaceX's Starbase site into a Texas city SpaceX is launching a new mission: making its Starbase site a new Texas city. -
Europe News Russia seeking to retain influence and relations with new Syrian regime Russia left Bashir Al-Assad’s regime in the lurch last week, merely offering the dictator sanctuary, but the Kremlin remains keen to maintain its interest in the country and has established relations with new Syrian government, MEPs and experts tell Euronews. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 13th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Economy UK economy unexpectedly shrinks in October for second straight month The figures come as a setback for the new Labour government and its pro-growth agenda. -
North Korea North Korean IT workers indicted for funnelling US money to Pyongyang The plan saw tens of millions of dollars skimmed from US firms to be directed back to North Korea to help fund weapons development, the FBI said. -
Europe News Russia's top missile expert gunned down in Moscow park Mikhail Shatsky, who is said to have overseen the modernisation of Kh-59 and Kh-69 missiles used by Russia against Ukraine, was reportedly shot dead near his home. -
No Comment Stitching smiles: Caracas volunteers restore toys to spread Christmas joy Venezuelan volunteers at the Plush Hospital repair and distribute toys, bringing Christmas joy to vulnerable children, a tradition that began with a teacher's kind gesture. -
Serbia UEFA fines Serbian football association for fans' racist behaviour at matches Sanctions include thousands of euros in fines and the partial closure of its stadium for an upcoming home game. -
Ukraine Russia targets Ukraine's power grid in massive aerial attack Friday’s attack is the latest in a series that has heightened fears that the Kremlin aims to cripple the country’s power generation capacity before the cold winter sets in. -
Culture news Kate Bush joins campaign against AI being used without artists’ permission The campaign states that “the unlicensed use of creative works for training generative AI is a major, unjust threat to the livelihoods of the people behind those works, and must not be permitted”. -
Markets Tesla shares rally as investors anticipate growth after Trump victory Tesla's stock regains popularity as investors expect its Robotaxi and FSD technology to drive another phase of growth acceleration. The stunning performance drove Tesla's Price-to-Earnings(P/E) ratio to 103, the highest among the big seven stocks. -
Markets Weekly recap: Stock market rally stalls amid bond market jitters Global markets saw a slide in weekly performance due to rising government bond yields, following the US inflation data release and the ECB’s hawkish rate cut. -
Europe News Will Georgia’s presidential election test its EU ties? | Radio Schuman On Saturday, the Georgian parliament will elect a new president, while EU leaders worry that the choice may signal further distancing from the EU. -
Culture news Filth, Romance and Grace: Here are the Best Albums of 2024 Join us for Euronews Culture's countdown to our favourite album of the year. How many have you heard? -
Culture news Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of drugging and raping three men Three men have accused hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs of plying them with drinks laced with drugs, then raping them while they were unconscious. -
Healthcare The UK is the latest country to ban puberty blockers for trans kids. Why is Europe restricting them? Several countries have restricted the use of puberty blockers, citing insufficient evidence on their benefits for gender-questioning youth and potential long-term effects. -
EuroVerify Fact checkers at increasing risk of abuse, report says In an age of increasing distrust in mainstream media, fact-checkers, who are tasked with clarifying and debunking misleading claims, now also find themselves the targets of that same distrust. -
France France's Macron set to name new PM: Which names are circulating? The president has struggled to find a candidate that satisfies enough lawmakers in a fractured parliament. -
Europe News EU Parliament delegation visits Georgia and marches with pro-EU protesters Protests initially broke out against a contested parliamentary election in October which the opposition accused the Georgian Dream of rigging but they took on a new dimension after the decision last Thursday to put EU accession talks on hold until 2028. -
Gaza More than 30 Palestinians killed in Israeli air strike on Nuseirat refugee camp in Gaza The strike came just hours after US President Joe Biden’s national security adviser raised hopes about a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas and that would end more than a year of war in the Strip. -
Economy Squeezed out of the market: Why is renting so difficult in the Netherlands? The Dutch government is rolling out a law to cap excessively high rental costs. Economists are divided on the subject. -
Business Nissan looks to find a way to kick-start its money-losing business Nissan last month said it was slashing 9,000 jobs, or about 6% of its global work force, and reducing global production capacity by 20% after reporting a quarterly loss of 9.3 billion yen (€58m). -
Business Chinese car maker BYD on track to beat Honda and Ford sales BYD, one of the biggest Chinese electric vehicle (EV) producers, has seen higher sales figures through more car trade-ins in China, edging it closer to its 2024 sales target. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | December 13th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Earth News Child labour: Nigeria’s lithium mines reveal the dark side of our electric future Children as young as five-years-old were found to be working in one illegal mine. -
Europe News Seven journalists arrested in Belarus in crackdown ahead of presidential election The Belarusian Association of Journalists said the seven journalists who worked for the Intex-Press online newspaper in the western city of Baranavichy were arrested earlier this month and charged with 'supporting extremist activities.' -
Europe News Serbian students rally against government, refute claims of Western funding The protests initially erupted last month after a concrete canopy collapsed at a railway station in the northern city of Novi Sad killing 15 people.