23 December 2024 | Euronews
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Russia Kremlin dismisses reports of Asma al-Assad's divorce in international media Turkish media reports have claimed that the wife of the former Syrian president filed for divorce and sought to return to the UK. -
Europe News Who’s in France’s new cabinet under Prime Minister François Bayrou? Newly appointed French Prime Minister François Bayrou formed the country's fourth government in less than a year, with a key challenge for his cabinet being securing approval for the 2025 budget. -
No Comment Osaka shrine hosts annual laughter ritual Hundreds gathered on Monday at Hiraoka Shrine in Osaka, Japan, to participate in a year-end Shinto ritual aimed at "laughing away" the bad memories of the past year. -
No Comment As cholera fears grow in Mayotte, France observes national mourning French troops and firefighters are working around the clock in Mayotte, which was devastated by Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to strike the region in 90 years. -
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Europe News Magdeburg Christmas market attack leaves Germany in mourning and fear The violence, which comes as Germany prepares for snap elections in February, has left the nation in mourning and its sense of security deeply shaken. -
Kosovo Kosovo bars Serb party from vote over anti-independence stances The upcoming elections are expected to be a key test for Prime Minister Albin Kurti, whose governing party won in a landslide supermajority in 2021. -
Health news On cyclone-hit Mayotte, antibiotic-resistant cholera poses a new danger. Here's what we know Hospitals are overwhelmed with patients suffering not only from cyclone-related injuries but also from dehydration, and malnutrition. Now authorities are concerned about disease. -
Tech News Hugs and kisses? Parody AI video shows rival Spanish politicians reconciling for Christmas What better time than Christmas to put aside differences and embrace the spirit of reconciliation? United Unknown, a political satire collective, has gone viral with an AI-generated video of leading Spanish figures. -
Europe News France holds day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte A minute of silence was observed on Monday at the Elysee Palace in Paris, where the French flag flew at half-mast after President Macron declared a national day of mourning for those lost in Cyclone Chido’s devastation of Mayotte. -
Scenes Watch: The wildlife photographer capturing Qatar's hidden animal kingdom Hamad Al-Khulaifi, a former wildlife hunter, is dedicated to protecting and raising awareness for Qatar's unique biodiversity. -
Europe News Poland introduces mandatory firearms training for schoolchildren amid Russia threat Poland has introduced mandatory Education for Safety lessons for children in schools, which include shooting training and basic first aid. -
Cinema Wim Wenders on 2025: Europe is a beautiful idea - we can defend it against nationalist attacks Euronews Culture speaks to celebrated German director Wim Wenders on how removing funding from cultural institutions never pays off, and how the "beautiful idea" of Europe needs to be defended against nationalism. -
World News Snowstorm brings chaos to the Balkans and disrupts hiker rescue mission Croatia, Bosnia and Slovenia have been struggling with harsh winter conditions as a snowstorm brings disruption, with Serbia forecast to be hit next. -
Climate 'People feel grief as after a loss': How emotions can spark pro-climate action Anger, resignation, guilt - according to recent research, emotions felt about climate change have a significant impact on our climate decisions. -
Gaza Israeli strikes kill at least 58 including children in Gaza Strip Talks for a hostage and ceasefire agreement were underway in Qatar on Sunday, with Hamas said to have provided proof of life for several hostages, according to Israeli media. -
Europe News NATO's Rutte chides Zelenskyy for 'unfair' criticism of Scholz over missile refusal Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy should not criticise Germany's Olaf Scholz over the Taurus missile, says NATO's secretary-general. -
Europe News Russian forces make progress amid record-high losses across Ukraine's Donetsk region As 2024 nears its end, Moscow troops continue to make steady progress across the eastern Ukrainian region of Donetsk, moving in on the towns of Pokrovsk and appearing to be closing in on Kurakhove further south. -
France This European city made public transport free a year ago. Here’s what happened next Montpellier introduced free public transport to combat the climate crisis and to ease the cost of living for its residents. -
Europe News Threatened with expulsion, two Bulgarian MEPs leave Renew political group Following Renew's decision to exclude the Bulgarian Movement for Rights and Freedoms (DPS), its two members within Renew have announced their decision to leave the group, staying loyal to their party. -
Culture news Hanukkah begins on Christmas Day in rare calendar convergence This year, Hanukkah and Christmas will share a special connection as the Jewish Festival of Lights begins on 25 December, marking only the fifth time since 1900 that the two holidays have overlapped. -
Culture news Around 250 treasure-laden shipwrecks may lie in Portuguese waters, expert says An archaeologist believes that around 250 shipwrecks with lost treasures may be hidden in Portuguese waters, but left unprotected due to a lack of government intervention. -
USA Luigi Mangione set to face state charges over UnitedHealthcare CEO murder The 26-year-old faces terror and murder state charges in a New York court, while a federal US prosecution over the fatal shooting proceeds in parallel and might carry the death penalty. -
Europe News Rome's Trevi Fountain reopens right in time for Vatican's Jubilee Rome's iconic fountain opened after roughly three months of renovations, a project that cost €327,000. -
USA Biden commutes most US federal death sentences before Trump takes power Outgoing US President Joe Biden commuted 37 out of 40 sentences to life imprisonment amid concerns about Donald Trump's stance on executions. -
Turkey Q&A: Syria's territorial integrity is Türkiye's priority, Fahrettin Altun says Fahrettin Altun, communications director for the Turkish presidency, spoke to Euronews about Syria, EU aspirations and Russia's war in Ukraine. -
Europe in Motion War on Santa: Which European nations banned Christmas in the past? Some religious and political ideologies opposed Christmas in European history, and festive traditions have proved divisive across the continent at times. -
Culture news Florence’s secret Vasari Corridor opens to the public after €11 million restoration The Uffizi’s hidden Medici passageway has opened to the public for the first time following an eight-year restoration. -
Economy UK economy stagnates as business leaders warn of 'worst of all worlds' Revised figures show that the UK's economy registered zero growth between July and September as both the services and production sectors saw marked declines. -
Tech News Romanian centre-right party's TikTok campaign used for far-right win — report A communications agency picked influencers to make TikTok videos about the qualities of a future Romanian president for the centre-right PNL party, endorsing little-known ultranationalist Georgescu instead. -
Europe News Romanian president nominates incumbent PM to lead new pro-European government Romanian president nominates incumbent premier to lead a new pro-European coalition government -
Culture news Farewell Burt: Crocodile from cult film 'Crocodile Dundee' dies Iconic crocodile Burt, who starred in the hit film 'Crocodile Dundee' has died peacefully, his zoo has announced. -
North Korea Over 3000 North Korean troops killed and wounded in Russia’s Kursk region, Zelenskyy says More than 3,000 North Korean soldiers fighting with Russian forces in Kursk Oblast have been killed or injured, Zelenskyy said on Monday. Seoul earlier warned of North Korea's plans to deploy more troops and weapons. -
USA New York City police arrest man after woman set on fire and killed on subway train The victim appeared to be asleep when the assailant approached her on Sunday in Brooklyn and set her clothes on fire using a lighter, police say. -
EuroVerify Fact check: How deadly was 2024 for journalists? An estimated 104 journalists lost their lives in 2024, with Palestine the most dangerous territory. -
Business Japanese car makers Nissan and Honda announce plans to merge The move will create the world's third-largest car maker by sales, as the industry undergoes dramatic changes in its transition away from fossil fuels. -
Europe News Who’s Europe’s biggest Trumpfluencer? European leaders will be jostling for influence when Donald Trump re-takes office in a few weeks. We look at who could end up being his main interlocutor across the Atlantic. -
Culture news Beyoncé, 'Anora' but no Merkel: Barack Obama names his favourite films, music and books of 2024 Barack Obama’s years-long tradition of sharing lists of his favourite cultural highlights continues. Here’s what the former POTUS has been listening to, reading and watching in 2024... -
Business Novo Nordisk shares plunge on the back of disappointing trial results Novo Nordisk shares have plunged 20% amid the disappointing trial result of its latest weight-loss drug CagriSema. The fall wiped out €90bn in market valuation on Friday. -
Earth News How the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami became a ‘wake up call’ for early warning systems The Indian Ocean tsunami which struck on 26 December 2004 killed more than 220,000 people. -
Hungary Santa Claus brings gifts to Hungarian town Siófok by helicopter Children and their parents had gathered on the central beach by Lake Balaton, next to the Ferris wheel, and waited patiently for Santa Claus, who was met with great excitement upon his arrival. -
Work Europeans prioritise work-life balance whilst Asia focuses on career - study A recent study highlights different attitudes towards work for EU countries and the Global South. The study chairperson is urging European leaders to start tackling serious issues sooner rather than later. -
Food and Drink Little reason for cheer as drought forces Spain to ration Cava wine production Sales of cava, the Spanish sparkling wine, are down globally thanks to bad weather affecting vineyards but industry leaders have a plan to reverse their flagging fortunes. -
Food and Drink Five mocktails to enjoy Christmas without the hangovers It’s Christmas soon, and whether you celebrate or not, in most European countries this time of year equates to drinks flowing liberally. For anyone looking for a non-alcoholic tipple, here are our favourite mocktails for the season. -
Markets Festive rally for European markets? 10 stocks to watch for Christmas gains December often sees robust equity market gains, particularly in the second half. Seasonal optimism, portfolio rebalancing, and reduced volatility make it one of the strongest periods for European stocks, especially during U.S. election years. -
Destinations From street protests to an Airbnb ban, all the ways Barcelona said no to tourists in 2024 Spain’s most visited city is seeking quality over quantity in 2025. -
USA Trump says US could retake Panama Canal as he rails against 'rip-off' shipping fees The US relinquished control of the waterway to Panama in 1999 under a treaty signed in 1977 under President Jimmy Carter. -
Europe News World's oldest lottery, Spain's 'El Gordo', gives away millions in Christmas draw The 22 December annual Christmas lottery began during the Napoleonic wars in 1812 and has continued largely without interruption since then. -
Brazil All 10 passengers killed after small plane crashes into house in southern Brazil The Civil Defence Agency said the aircraft hit the chimney of the home and then the second floor of a building before crashing into a mobile phone shop in a largely residential neighbourhood of Gramado. -
Europe News Albania's one-year TikTok ban met with anger among video platform's young users Prime Minister Edi Rama said on Saturday that TikTok would be blocked in the new year, blaming the platform for rising incidents of violence and bullying, especially among young people. -
Europe News Pope Francis calls for ceasefire on all war fronts in pre-Christmas prayers at Vatican Francis delivered his Sunday blessing from indoors with Vatican officials citing the cold weather and his upcoming busy Christmas schedule. -
Europe News Ukrainian drones hit Russia's Stalnoi Kon oil terminal for second time in just over a week Russian independent news outlet Astra shared video of what it said was an explosion at the site, showing a massive orange blaze lighting up the night sky. -
Europe News Officials defend Magdeburg security days after Christmas market attack killed five German authorities are also under pressure to explain why they didn’t act more swiftly on tipoffs they received last year about the suspect who has been named only as Taleb A. in line with German privacy laws.