2025-01-15

Europe News

Commission presents plan to boost cybersecurity in healthcare sector

The European Commission has presented a new action plan to enhance the cybersecurity of the healthcare sector amid a rise in ransomware attacks.

15/01/2025

The Exchange

Smart cities powered by renewable energy

In partnership with Media City

Smart cities use technology and sustainability to improve city life. Data collection enhances services, lowers environmental impact and boosts economic growth. As urban populations grow, the priority is on better transportation links and community involvement to meet residents' needs.

15/01/2025

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan’s digital economy: Fintech growth, cashless payments, and cybercrime prevention

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of East-West Connect, we look at Kazakhstan’s fintech growth, its shift toward cashless payments, and efforts to combat cybercrime through international collaboration.

15/01/2025

Business

UK's Sizewell C nuclear plant in doubt as EDF told to focus on France

British nuclear project Sizewell C could be in jeopardy after EDF was asked by the French state auditor to reconsider committing to the power station - and instead focus more on domestic nuclear projects.

15/01/2025

France

Crew reveals information about France's nuclear submarines on Strava

France's Navy personnel revealed classified information about submarine patrols through the Strava fitness app, found an investigation by Le Monde.

15/01/2025

Cinema

BAFTA nominations: ‘Conclave’ and ‘Emilia Pérez’ lead the race

The most prestigious film awards in the UK, and a big part of awards season internationally, has announced its nominations, which further highlight how unpredictable this awards season remains.

15/01/2025

Green News

Italy will take wind and solar energy from Albania via Adriatic seabed

The UAE is lending technology and expertise for the project.

15/01/2025

Europe News

EU sanctions on Russian telco giant MegaFon are valid, judges say

The EU Court agreed on the need to restrict trade with the Moscow-based mobile operator, as it could be helping the Russian army with its invasion of Ukraine.

15/01/2025

Iran

Why Italy's release of wanted Iranian is a win for Tehran

The linked cases of Iranian engineer Mohammad Abedini and Italian reporter Cecilia Sala are the latest flashpoint between Tehran and Washington.

15/01/2025

No Comment

The haunting legacy of Sednaya prison

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk visited the notorious Sednaya prison near Damascus, describing it as "haunted by the memories of utmost cruelty."

15/01/2025

Culture news

Lasers help archaeologists uncover ancient tattoos on Peruvian mummies

Researchers used lasers to uncover intricate, hidden tattoos on 13th-century Peruvian mummies, revealing details of ancient body art invisible to the naked eye.

15/01/2025

Australia

Australia vows strong response if citizen killed in Russian captivity

Oscar Jenkins, a former school teacher from Melbourne, was seen being struck by a Russian interrogator in a video posted in December.

15/01/2025

No Comment

Watch as SpaceX launches Moon landers for private companies

The two landers are expected to touch down on the surface of the moon in two and four months respectively.

15/01/2025

Tech News

Meta CEO to co-host meeting with billionaires for Trump inauguration

Mark Zuckerberg will co-host a meeting of Republican billionaires for the Trump inauguration next week, sources told The Associated Press.

15/01/2025

Tech News

Who are the four contenders to be the next EU privacy chief?

EU lawmakers will decide on the successor to Wojciech Wiewiórowski on Thursday.

15/01/2025

Culture news

Drake drops legal action over Kendrick Lamar diss track ‘Not Like Us’

Drake has scrapped a legal case against Universal Music and Spotify, in which he accused the companies of conspiring to boost the streams of Kendrick Lamar's diss track against him.

15/01/2025

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | January 15th – Midday

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

15/01/2025

My Wildest Prediction

Nomad working will continue to rise, Rory Sutherland predicts

According to Rory Sutherland, people will go nomadic. What are the economic reasons behind this prediction? The marketing expert joins My Wildest Prediction to share his insights into the question.

15/01/2025

Cuba

US to remove Cuba's terrorism designation in prisoner release deal

The outgoing US President Joe Biden has said he was prompted to act after receiving 'wisdom and counsel' from other world leaders.

15/01/2025

Economy

Spanish inflation rate confirmed at 2.8% as fuel costs surge

Increasing transport prices boosted Spain’s December inflation number, with rising culture and recreation prices also contributing to the figure.

15/01/2025

Art

Gaza Biennale protest takes place outside London’s ICA

Activists gathered outside London’s Institute of Contemporary Arts (ICA) to show support for the Gaza Biennale and protest the ICA’s alleged sponsorship ties.

15/01/2025

Culture news

French woman scammed by AI Brad Pitt love scheme faces cyberbullying

Fraudsters have scammed a French woman out of €830,000 by making her believe she was dating Brad Pitt. The victim has faced an onslaught of online harassment – revealing quite to what extent empathy and human decency is in short supply when it comes to people falling for AI scams.

15/01/2025

Europe News

Chemicals industry accused of aggressive lobbying against PFAS ban

Investigations by European NGOs and newspapers point to a concerted industry campaign to limit incoming EU restrictions on PFAS, toxic substances dubbed ‘forever chemicals’ because they can persist for centuries in the environment. The European Commission denies it is being unduly influenced.

15/01/2025

Business

Boeing's aircraft deliveries and orders in 2024 reflect the company's rough year

More than three-quarters of the planes that Boeing furnished were 737 Max jets, a stark reminder of how integral its best-selling airline model has been to the company's fortunes and challenges.

15/01/2025

Health news

Eight people killed in Marburg outbreak in Tanzania, WHO says

The source of the outbreak is still unknown and additional cases are expected, health officials said.

15/01/2025

Space

SpaceX launches two lunar landers headed toward the Moon

SpaceX launched a pair of lunar landers on Wednesday for private US and Japanese companies.

15/01/2025

Economy

Germany's economy shrinks for a second year in a row as election looms

Europe's biggest economy shrank for a second year in a row in 2024, according to data released on Wednesday by the Federal Statistics Office.

15/01/2025

Economy

French inflation holds steady in December as energy prices rebound

Rising energy prices boosted France's December inflation figure although falling service costs managed to offset the gain.

15/01/2025

Europe News

Zelenskyy visits Poland after deal struck on WWII exhumations

Relations between the neighbours have been strained for decades by the World War II-era Volyn or Volhynia killings that took place between 1943 and 1945.

15/01/2025

Economy

UK inflation in surprise December dip, raising hopes over bond markets

The rise in the interest rate investors are charging the UK government to borrow money over 10 years hit a 16-year high in recent days, piling pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to cut spending or raise taxes.

15/01/2025