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Europe News Elon Musk's interference in national debates angers Europe's leaders Several European leaders have denounced, directly or indirectly, the actions of the owner of the social network X. -
No Comment Arctic temperatures in eastern Turkey Cities in eastern Turkey are facing extreme winter weather with temperatures as low as -20°C. -
Tech News CES 2025: From its first EV to content creation tools, Sony showcases its new advanced tech During the Sony Group’s keynote press conference at CES 2025, multiple new advanced tech products were unveiled. -
No Comment Prayers for earthquake victims in Tibet In Kathmandu, India, and Dharamshala, Nepal, Tibetan exiles prayed for the victims of the earthquake that struck Tibet. -
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No Comment Berlin Zoo's new play area for baby pandas Berlin Zoo's five-month-old twin pandas, Leni and Lotti, have been exploring their new playroom. -
No Comment Deadly earthquake hits Tibet as rescuers continue to search On Tuesday 7 January, an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck an outlying district of the city of Shigatse in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. -
Spain Pedro Sánchez warns of fascist advance and defends democracy in the face of Musk's meddling Sánchez highlighted the country's achievements after the dictatorship, but warned of the risks of a possible democratic regression in the face of the advance of autocratic values and fascism in Europe. -
Culture news SAG Awards 2025 nominations: ‘Wicked’ casts its spell in unpredictable awards season Snubs, surprises and an unpredictable awards season continues... The SAG Awards are a historically accurate bellwether for the Oscars - which bodes well for 'Wicked'. Here's the lowdown. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 8th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Moments From Turkish hammams to Slovakian spas: How to take a grand bathhouse tour of Europe Bathing culture is a great way to appreciate a new destination. Will you take the plunge in 2025? -
France EU will not allow attacks on its borders, France says after Trump's Greenland threat The French foreign minister said the bloc must become stronger after US President-elect Donald Trump threatened to take control of Greenland. -
United Kingdom Central London streets evacuated for controlled explosions after suspicious vehicle alert Bomb disposal teams carried out controlled explosions in Regent Street in central London after authorities became aware of a suspicious vehicle. -
Europe in Motion Dry January: Which European country leads the way in the alcohol-free challenge? Initiatives such as Dry January and Damp January gain increasing popularity, with millions of people said to be taking part across Europe. -
EuroVerify What does Donald Trump’s threat to seize Greenland mean for the EU and NATO? The US president-elect has refused to rule out an attack on Greenland, a Danish self-governing island and NATO ally. -
Ecotech Scientists turn industrial waste into batteries that could be used to store renewable energy Sustainable alternatives to rare metals are needed as the demand for batteries increases. -
Culture news Eça de Queiroz, a noble figure in Portuguese literature, transferred to the National Pantheon The remains of Eça de Queiroz, author of major works of Portuguese literature such as "Os Maias" or "O Crime do Padre Amaro", will now remain in the National Pantheon, 125 years after his death. -
Europe News 'Power shift' within EU inevitable if far-right leader Kickl forms Austrian government, analyst says The FPÖ party leader has invited the ÖVP to coalition talks, signalling his intention to bury the hatchet between the two parties. -
Culture news Mickiewicz, longing and folklore: Slavic mythology through the eyes of the Bui sisters Upon arriving in Poland, the Bui sisters began to discover the mysteries of Polish Romanticism, and were stricken with awe. Their fascination with Slavic mythology, culture, and folklore led them to make films inspired by these ancient traditions. -
Europe News Thousands gather to celebrate death of French far-right figure Jean-Marie Le Pen Jean-Marie Le Pen died on Tuesday at the age of 96. He was a polarising figure, with some on the right praising his contribution to politics while others on the left branding him a fascist. -
USA Trump appeals to Supreme Court to block sentencing in hush money case US President-elect Donald Trump's lawyers are asking the Supreme Court to call off Friday's sentencing in his New York criminal hush money case. -
Economy Factory activity levels slump in Germany - winter recession pending? A winter recession could be on the cards for Germany as factory activity levels slumped in November, according to data released on Wednesday by the Federal Statistical Office. -
Tech News UK government to crack down on sexually explicit deepfakes “We are putting offenders on notice – they will face the full force of the law,” the victims minister said. -
Europe News Hundreds of migrants arrive in Spain's Canary Islands continuing the record-breaking influx Last year, more than 43,000 migrants arrived in the Canary Islands, a record-breaking figure that exceeds that of 2006, during the so-called 'Cayuco crisis'. -
Europeans' Stories Factories from China spark geopolitical debates in Europe Chinese companies are investing massively in Hungary. -
Earth News Why does Trump want Greenland? Resource-rich country has a key place due to climate change Climate scientists describe Greenland as an open refrigerator door for a warming world. -
Europe News Ukraine claims it struck a military fuel depot supplying Russian air base The depot supplied a nearby airfield that was reportedly used by aircraft which launch missiles across the border into Ukraine. -
Business Getty Images announces merger with rival content firm Shutterstock The union of the two major content firms comes as artificial intelligence is shaking up the image market. -
Business Rolls-Royce Motor Cars announces major UK investment after record year British automaker Roll-Royce Motor Cars has said that it would be ramping up investment in its Goodwood manufacturing location, in an attempt to strengthen its commitment to the UK. -
No Comment Devastating wildfire wreaks havoc near Los Angeles A violent fire broke out on Tuesday 7 January in the hills of Pacific Palisades in Los Angeles, USA. -
Qatar 365 Qatar’s culinary crème de la crème: The MICHELIN Guide arrives in Doha From fine dining to pastry making, Qatar 365 takes you from the museums and into Souq Waqif for a tour of Doha’s finest restaurants. The MICHELIN Guide Qatar 2025 launches with a selection of recommended restaurants, including a star for IDAM by Alain Ducasse. -
Modern Nomads How Kazakhstan’s designers are fusing tradition and sustainability to redefine global fashion In this episode of Modern Nomads, we explore Kazakhstan's evolving fashion scene. Designers are fusing traditional craftsmanship with modern aesthetics and sustainability, creating a bold new identity for the country. -
Gaza At least 17 reported killed after deadly Israeli airstrikes hit southern Gaza The strikes tore into tents for displaced Palestinians, a car and two houses in the Khan Younis area, a local hospital said. -
Europe News Wait and see: Brussels keeps mum over Trump's military threats against Greenland Donald Trump's threat to use military force to annex Greenland has been met with a timid response by the European Commission. -
Healthcare Europe launches medicine shortage monitoring in 2025 Among the health policy novelties of 2025, a new tool developed by the European Medicines Agency (EMA) is set to harmonise monitoring of medicine shortages across Europe. -
Culture news Noel Gallagher joins UK supergroup for new single Noel Gallagher has joined supergroup Mantra of the Cosmos for a new single, set to release on 19 January. -
Tech News Meta needs to analyse risks if it drops fact checkers in EU too: Commission NGOs expressed worries about the move announced yesterday by Meta. -
Markets Trump's Greenland and NATO comments spark defence stocks rally European defence stocks rallied on Wednesday after President-elect Donald Trump reaffirmed his stance on increasing NATO spending and highlighted Greenland's strategic importance during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday. -
Business Shell cuts LNG outlook, with more write-offs due for 2024 year end Oil and gas giant Shell has reduced its estimates for liquefied natural gas (LNG) production for the last quarter of 2024, with significant well write-offs for upstream exploration and integrated gas also expected. -
South Korea Impeached South Korean president resists detention, raising security concerns Yoon Suk-yeol's legal team has challenged the legitimacy of a new warrant for his arrest, accusing authorities of exploiting allegedly biased courts. -
Economy Inflation eases in Sweden as hopes of rate cut from Riksbank grow Analysts are now hopeful that the Swedish central bank will lower its key policy rate later this month, following five interest rate cuts last year. -
Sudan US says Sudan's RSF is committing genocide and sanctions its leader The Biden administration has sanctioned the RSF leader Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo as well as businesses owned by the group in the UAE. -
United Kingdom McDonald's UK faces new harassment claims after firing 29 staff for sexual abuse McDonald's UK CEO Alistair Macrow's said hundreds of new allegations of abuse by workers at the fast food giant are "abhorrent and unacceptable". -
World News Tehran releases Italian journalist Cecilia Sala from prison Sala has been detained in Iran since 19 December, three days after she arrived in the country on a journalist visa. -
Health news Small Italian town bans residents from getting sick to raise attention to healthcare shortages The declaration comes amid severe workforce shortages in the region and across Italy. -
Health news Smoking a single cigarette can decrease your life expectancy by 20 minutes A single cigarette can shorten your lifespan and impact your health, new research shows. -
Euronews Tech Talks How has lithium changed the way we explore our world and our universe? | Euronews Tech Talks From electric vehicles to satellites and spacecrafts, lithium-ion batteries have revolutionised our daily lives. Euronews Tech Talks tries to understand how. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 8th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Business Shein execs decline to shine light over forced labour claims Senior managers from Shein and its rival Temu were summoned to the UK's parliamentary business and trade committee to answer questions about their labour rights compliance and how they sourced their products. -
Economy China's super-rich eye the exit as leaders brace for economic shock China’s leaders are bracing for shocks to the economy from higher tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump once he takes office. Millionaires, meanwhile, are relocating. -
Europe News German politicians rebuke Trump over NATO defence spending demand US President-elect Donald Trump said NATO member states should increase their defence spending to 5% of GDP and criticised Europe's contributions. -
Sport Didier Deschamps to step down as France coach after 2026 World Cup Deschamps led Les Bleus to championship glory in 2018. -
Culture news 'Music is back': Taylor Swift drives UK music sales to 20-year high The total 2024 UK sales of recorded music topped the 2001 record of £2.2bn and Taylor Swift is to thank for a sizeable chunk, according to new figures released by the Digital Entertainment and Retail Association (ERA). -
Health news Scientists studying Arctic ice unlock link between lead pollution and lower IQs in ancient Rome Researchers measured lead pollution and its impact on human health through Arctic ice-core samples. -
Tech News Soldier who exploded Tesla Cybertruck outside Trump hotel used ChatGPT to help plan attack The man who exploded a Tesla Cybertruck outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas used generative AI, police say. -
Health news Don't eat your Christmas tree, Belgium's food agency warns The Belgian Federal Food Agency issued the odd warning after Ghent's local authorities suggested people could reuse pine needles in recipes to avoid waste. -
Europe News Austrian Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg to become caretaker chancellor Schallenberg has served as Austria's foreign minister under outgoing chancellor Karl Nehammer since 2021. -
Ukraine Trust in Zelenskyy declines slightly as Russia’s war nears three-year mark Belief in the Ukrainian president has seen a slight dip, with 52% of Ukrainians feeling confident, 39% expressing distrust and 9% undecided, according to a survey conducted in December by the Kyiv International Institute of Sociology (KIIS). -
World News More than 500 aftershocks reported following Tibet earthquake as rescue efforts get under way Hundreds of people were rescued from rubble after a 7.1 magnitude earthquake struck Tibet on Tuesday. -
Europe News EU trade chief commits to WTO in Geneva following Macron doubts Emmanuel Macron said the World Trade Organisation (WTO) is not working and that several countries are breaking away from it, but in Geneva European Trade Commissioner Maroš Sefcovic renewed the EU's commitment to multilateral world trade rules. -
Business VW management to take €300 million pay cut following union pressure The news comes after Volkswagen reached a historic deal with unions in December. -
Culture news Screen Actors Guild Awards cancel live nominations due to LA wildfires The wildfires in Los Angeles have led to the cancellation of several entertainment events, including today's live SAG nominations. -
Culture news Fires, Horrors and Gaga: The most anticipated music arriving in 2025 From Central Cee to Mogwai, via Lady Gaga and Lana Del Rey, the already announced releases of 2025 sound mighty promising. Here are the 10 albums we can't wait to hear the most in the first half of the year. -
Europe News Will an Austrian eurosceptic chancellor sit at the EU’s council table | Radio Schuman The centre-right Austrian People's Party is currently negotiating with the far-right Freedom Party to establish a coalition government in Austria. -
USA More than 30,000 people evacuated as wildfire rips through Southern California A wildfire fanned by harsh winds is sweeping through a Los Angeles enclave home to multiple celebrity residences. -
Markets Crude oil prices hit three-week high as concerns over supply grow Crude oil prices rose to a three-week high amid mounting concerns over supply disruptions and increasing demands. However, technical analysts caution that oil markets may be over-bought. -
Markets Nvidia shares slide after hitting a record following new AI chip debut Nvidia's shares dropped more than 6% on Tuesday amid a broad-based selloff in technology stocks, following a record high reached the previous day after the unveiling of its new AI chips. -
Tech News 'If not for X…': CEO Linda Yaccarino defends Elon Musk as UK child grooming and EU rows rage on In a keynote appearance at CES in Las Vegas, the head of X claims Musk and the platform may have saved thousands of girls from grooming gangs. -
EuroVerify What we know about Elon Musk's attack on Keir Starmer over the grooming gangs scandal A raft of erratic social media posts by the billionaire tech mogul has put a decades-long child sexual abuse scandal back under the political spotlight. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | January 8th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Europe News Trump's Ukraine envoy postpones a planned trip to Kyiv Donald Trump’s special envoy for Ukraine and Russia, Keith Kellogg, cancelled a planned trip to Kyiv according to Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha. -
Venezuela Venezuela's opposition candidate says his son-in-law was kidnapped in Caracas Self-exiled Venezuelan opposition leader Edmundo González says his son-in-law was kidnapped on Tuesday in the Venezuelan capital, Caracas. -
USA Late US President Jimmy Carter eulogised by Kamala Harris in bipartisan Capitol ceremony Former US President Jimmy Carter’s body returns to Washington DC for three days of state funeral rites. -
Europe News Trump Jr arrives in Greenland amid father's interest in seizing the island Donald Trump Jr arrives in Greenland for a "personal trip" after controversial and threatening remarks made by his President-elect father suggesting the US should own the North Atlantic territory.