2025-01-11

Europe News

Several arrested as climate activists block highway in The Hague

Climate activists from the Dutch branch of Extinction Rebellion blocked traffic at a major entry and exit point to the city of The Hague.

11/01/2025

Israel

Israel's Netanyahu sends Mossad chief to Gaza ceasefire talks in Qatar

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sending the director of the Mossad foreign intelligence agency to ceasefire negotiations in Qatar.

11/01/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 11th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

11/01/2025

Ukraine

Ukraine says it captured two North Korean soldiers fighting in Russia

The two captured soldiers were fighting alongside Russian troops in Russia’s Kursk border region, Ukraine's president said on Saturday.

11/01/2025

USA

Los Angeles wildfires - in pictures

Los Angeles wildfires - in pictures

11/01/2025

Art

Dolce & Gabbana make history with their first-ever Paris exhibition

For the first time in their 40-year history, the Italian design duo Dolce & Gabbana are showcasing their work in the French fashion capital.

11/01/2025

Europe News

Milanović and Primorac to compete in Croatia's presidential run-off

The polls suggest Croatia’s left-leaning president Zoran Milanović, who is an outspoken critic of Western military support for Ukraine, will win.

11/01/2025

wellbeing

If you live here, you're breathing some of the deadliest air in Europe

Fine particulate matter contributed to about 239,000 deaths in Europe, but the burden was felt more deeply in some parts of the continent than others.

11/01/2025

Europe News

First foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Germany for 35 years

As a precaution animal transportation has been banned in Brandenburg state after the disease was detected in a buffalo herd just outside Berlin.

11/01/2025

Europe News

AfD confirms Weidel as chancellor pick while SPD sticks with Scholz

The AfD has confirmed its first-ever chancellor candidate as polls show the part is currently in second place. Co-leader Tino Chrupalla says the goal in the February vote is to surpass the 20% mark.

11/01/2025

Lifestyle

Pups strut in 2024's most iconic celebrity looks in New York showcase

Pet couturier Anthony Rubio's 2024 Year In Review Showcase in New York featured his pups modelling iconic celebrity looks, including Zendaya, JLo, and Lady Gaga-inspired outfits.

11/01/2025

Vatican

Openly gay men can now become priests, Vatican signals

New guidelines released by the Italian Bishops’ Conference on Friday brings the ordination of openly gay men to the Catholic priesthood closer.

11/01/2025

Europe News

At least nine wounded as Ukraine and Russia exchange fire overnight

Both countries exchanged drone attacks early on Saturday morning, injuring two in Zaporizhzhia in Ukraine and at least seven in Russia's Tambov region.

11/01/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 11th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

11/01/2025

Europe News

Poland and Ukraine agree to exhume WW2 Volhynia massacre victims

The massacre of around 100,000 Polish civilians by a Ukrainian paramilitary force had long soured diplomatic relations between the otherwise close allies.

11/01/2025

Living

How did this European city get people to return their coffee cups?

More than 700,000 cups were returned here last year. Could deposit machines be coming to more of Europe’s streets?

11/01/2025

South Korea

'Black box' from South Korean plane crash is missing crucial data

South Korea's transport ministry said on Saturday that the black box on the Jeju plane that crashed landed failed to record the last four minutes of the flight.

11/01/2025

Eco-Innovation

Scientists create fungal battery that needs feeding - then eats itself

Yeast and white rot fungus could have a small but ingenious role to play in the energy transition.

11/01/2025

Health news

Why flu vaccination rates are down across Europe

Several countries expanded their influenza jab guidelines this year, but vaccination rates remain sub-optimal, health experts say.

11/01/2025

Cinema

Love, Clones and Bloodsuckers: The 25 most anticipated movies of 2025

Welcome to your moviegoing guide for 2025! Here are our picks for the unmissable movies coming to a cinema near you soon.

11/01/2025

Germany

Germany tugs drifting oil tanker to safer waters

The oil tanker Eventin is believed to be part of Moscow’s efforts to evade sanctions - Greenpeace says it belongs to Russia's 'shadow fleet.'

11/01/2025

Destinations

From volcanic sands to giant waves: Europe’s beaches shine in winter

As part of the shift towards ‘coolcations’, beaches are becoming increasingly popular for winter trips.

11/01/2025

Home

The €170k AI 'girlfriend' and other weird tech at CES 2025

Innovation can create some life-changing products and others that might not be necessary, as we found out this week at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).

11/01/2025

Business

Why are nuclear energy companies racing to make microreactors?

Nuclear energy has made significant progress in the last few years with many countries on the hunt for alternative sources of renewable energy to achieve their green goals.

11/01/2025

Brussels, My Love?

Brussels, my love? Poland's New Year's resolution

In this edition, we ask if Poland's Donald Tusk can steer Europe to safety as he takes on the rotating presidency of the EU's Council; and whether the extraordinary interventions of Elon Musk make him the king of free speech — or a threat to democracy.

11/01/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 11th – Morning

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

11/01/2025

World News

Biden extends stay in US for 800,000 Venezuelans, Salvadorans

The Department of Homeland Security also extended Temporary Protected Status for more than 103,000 Ukrainians and 1,900 Sudanese that are already living in the US.

11/01/2025

World News

Tanker hit by Yemen's Houthi rebels burning in Red Sea salvaged

The MV Sounion carrying one million barrels of crude oil was struck in August and later sabotaged with explosives by the Houthis as part of their solidarity campaign with Hamas over the war in Gaza.

11/01/2025

Europe News

UK's Rachel Reeves in China in bid to reset economic ties

Officials said Prime Minister Starmer wants a 'pragmatic' approach to working with Beijing on global stability, climate change and the transition to clean energy.

11/01/2025

Tech News

US Supreme Court looks likely to uphold TikTok ban on security grounds

TikTok has been "on notice" since 2020, during Donald Trump's first term, that its sale could be required if it couldn’t satisfy national security concerns.

11/01/2025