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Snow hits Europe: London turns white; eastern Europe battles blizzard

A blanket of snow has descended on London and other parts of the UK on the same day as a national rail strike, adding to the travel chaos.

13/12/2022

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Watch: Thick blankets of snow across parts of Europe

Snow storms hit many European countries Sunday evening as temperatures struggle to rise above freezing during the day.

12/12/2022

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Treacherous weather conditions in Europe cause disruption to travel

Snow in the UK, Poland, Estonia causes widespread travel chaos to public transport and airports as heavy rain in Bosnia-Herzegovina and Croatia causes rivers to burst their banks

12/12/2022

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UK government backs law against public sexual harassment

The British government has backed a law to criminalise public sexual harassment, increasing the penalty for catcalling and other intimidating acts.

12/12/2022

United Kingdom

Three boys die after falling into an icy lake in England, say police

A fourth boy remains in a critical condition in hospital.

12/12/2022

World News

Charity concerned over lack of sponsors for Ukrainians arriving in UK

After an initial wave of public interest in housing Ukrainians at the start of the war, the number of sponsors has since dropped.

11/12/2022

United Kingdom

Britain seeks out new friends in Africa, Asia and Latin America

The British foreign secretary is expected to say on Monday that his country must look beyond its "traditional" allies.

11/12/2022

United Kingdom

Postal workers are the latest to add to the wave of strikes in the UK

In the UK it’s the Royal Mail postal workers who are the latest to go on strike as the country faces a wave of industrial action. The strikers want their pay to rise with inflation, which is now at eleven point one percent.

09/12/2022

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Japan, UK and Italy announce jet fighter partnership

The ground-breaking partnership represents Japan’s first major industrial defence collaboration beyond its traditional ally, the United States, since World War Two

09/12/2022

United Kingdom

Conservative MP proposes bill to strip Harry and Meghan of titles

The politician's statements come after the release of a new Netflix documentary, Harry & Meghan, chronicling the relationship of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.

09/12/2022

Culture news

The Beautiful Game: How football changed fashion forever

In the 70s, football fans in Liverpool started donning trainers and sportswear. Little did they know they'd change the face of fashion across Europe.

09/12/2022

Green News

Ranked: The European countries with the best and worst home insulation

Feeling the cold in the UK? This data on European housing stock explains why.

09/12/2022

United Kingdom

Harry and Megan to tell ‘full truth’ in new series

The First episode of the Netflix documentary about Prince Harry and Meghan's life is out and more bombshells are expected by Buckingham Palace.

08/12/2022

Culture news

David Tennant on timely TV retelling of Litvinenko murder

The British actor vividly remembers seeing the image of former Russian spy Alexander Litvinenko lying in a hospital bed in the news back in 2006.

06/12/2022

United Kingdom

Former Spanish king wins appeal in ex-lover’s UK harassment case

A London court granted Juan Carlos an appeal in his ex-lover’s lawsuit, by claiming any allegations of harassment prior to his abdication are protected by immunity.

06/12/2022

Culture news

Classic British motorcycle brands on the big comeback

Sales of UK Muscle bikes with new technology are soaring as more people follow their hearts desires to experience the thrills of two wheels. And perhaps to beat traffic.

06/12/2022

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CULTURE RE-VIEW: A look back at this day in history

The beloved sketch series Monty Python’s Flying Circus aired its final episode on 5 December 1973.

05/12/2022

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The UK is losing Christians and gaining far-right conspiracy theories

Census results show Christianity is no longer a majority religion for the first time in England and Wales. But the results shouldn't be confused with conspiracy theories of white replacement.

04/12/2022

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BEST OF CULTURE 2022: Day 4 - Music

Our Cultural Advent Calendar continues with the very best of this year's music. Today: Little Simz - 'Sometimes I Might Be Introvert'

04/12/2022

Culture news

World AIDS Day: "Stigma around HIV does still exist"

Euronews Culture speaks to a representative of the Terrence Higgins Trust in the UK, to talk about the charity, the shifting perceptions around HIV and the lasting stigma in many people’s mindsets.

01/12/2022