2024-12-23

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.

23/12/2024

North Korea

Zelenskyy: Over 3,000 North Korean troops killed or injured in Kursk

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.

23/12/2024

USA

New York police arrest man after woman set on fire and killed on 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.

23/12/2024

EuroVerify

Fact check: How deadly was 2024 for journalists?

An estimated 104 journalists lost their lives in 2024, with Palestine the most dangerous territory.

23/12/2024

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.

23/12/2024

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.

23/12/2024

Culture news

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...

23/12/2024

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.

23/12/2024

Green News

Are we better prepared 20 years on from the Indian Ocean tsunami?

The Indian Ocean tsunami which struck on 26 December 2004 killed more than 220,000 people.

23/12/2024

Hungary

Santa Claus arrives in Hungarian town in style - 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.

23/12/2024

Work

Global South happier than EU countries with work-balance - 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.

23/12/2024

Food and Drink

Little reason for cheer as drought forces Spain to ration Cava wine

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.

23/12/2024

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.

23/12/2024

Markets

Festive rally for European markets? 10 stocks to watch for Christmas

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.

23/12/2024

Destinations

2024: The year Barcelona fully had enough of tourists

Spain’s most visited city is seeking quality over quantity in 2025.

23/12/2024

USA

Trump suggests US could retake control of Panama Canal

The US relinquished control of the waterway to Panama in 1999 under a treaty signed in 1977 under President Jimmy Carter.

23/12/2024

Europe News

Spain’s 'El Gordo' lottery 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.

23/12/2024

Brazil

10 killed after 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.

23/12/2024

Europe News

Albania's one-year TikTok ban met with anger among 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.

23/12/2024

Europe News

Pope calls for ceasefire on all war fronts in pre-Christmas prayer

Francis delivered his Sunday blessing from indoors with Vatican officials citing the cold weather and his upcoming busy Christmas schedule.

23/12/2024

Europe News

Ukrainian drones hit Russian fuel depot for second time in a month

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.

23/12/2024

Europe News

Officials defend Magdeburg security days after Christmas market attack

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.

23/12/2024