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Latest news bulletin | November 14th – Morning

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

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Republicans win 218 US House seats, giving Donald Trump and the party control of government

Trump rallied House Republicans at a Capitol Hill hotel Wednesday morning, marking his first return to Washington since the election.

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Thousands of protesters march in Paris ahead of tense football match between France-Israel

The demonstration was also organised to denounce a highly controversial gala organised on Wednesday night by the Israeli far-right in Paris.

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Hundreds protest arrival of far-right French politician Jordan Bardella to Brussels

In Brussels, police used water cannons against left-wing demonstrators protesting the arrival of far-right French politician Jordan Bardella. The president of the Rassemblement National is in Brussels presenting his recently published memoir.

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MEPs debate future EU-US relations against backdrop of US administration change

Following the 2024 U.S. presidential election, which saw Donald Trump and JD Vance defeat Kamala Harris and Tim Walz, the European Parliament debated the future of EU-U.S. relations under the new administration.

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Five things to know about Marco Rubio, Trump's pick for secretary of state

Donald Trump named Florida Senator Marco Rubio to be secretary of state, making the former sharp critic the new administration's choice as its top diplomat.

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New storms and flooding hit Spain's southern Malaga province as EU debates crisis management

Flooding in garages, commercial premises and ground floor dwellings, overflowing streams and rivers, roads cut off and large pools of water in the streets are the most notable consequences of the rainfall.

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French prosecutors seek 2-year prison sentence and ineligibility for Marine Le Pen

Europe • 8:58 PM

The leader of France’s far-right National Rally, Marine Le Pen, is facing a trial that may determine her political future. Accused of embezzling EU parliamentary funds, Le Pen and 24 National Rally officials are under intense scrutiny.

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Spain unites in solidarity with massive aid effort after devastating floods

As Valencia battles the aftermath of one of Spain's worst floods, young volunteers are using social media to organise aid, while food banks coordinate the distribution and collection of donations to support affected communities.

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Borrell proposes to suspend EU-Israel political talks over Gaza war

Europe • 7:38 PM

Josep Borrell's proposal, made in view of alleged human rights violations, is highly likely to be vetoed by member states.

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Germany's Scholz calls for compromise as opposition leader lays out election bid

Europe • 6:53 PM

In the first Bundestag meeting since the ruling coalition collapsed last week, the leader of Germany's largest opposition party laid out his plans for the country in a fiery debate.

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COP 29, Day 3: Small islands reaffirm commitments, and Climate Action Commissioner EU's leadership

Commissioner Wopke Hoekstra also pledged to make Europe's clean energy industry more competitive.

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Trump returns to Washington for meeting with Biden, promises smooth transition

US president-elect Donald Trump visited the White House on Wednesday for an Oval Office meeting with President Joe Biden, where both pledged to ensure a smooth transition of power.

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Italy's coastguard accused of 'multiple manslaughter' over migrant shipwreck deaths

Europe • 5:14 PM

NGO Sea-Watch alleges that the Italian coastguard's failure to respond immediately to a shipwreck off Lampedusa led to the death of 21 migrants.

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Farmers balk at prospect of EU-Mercosur free trade deal

Europe • 5:12 PM

The trade agreement could get the green light next week's G20 summit in Brazil, but the prospect has triggered discontent among farmers.

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Latest news bulletin | November 13th – Evening

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

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Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève 2024: IWC Schaffhausen wins prestigious Aiguille d’Or Prize

Culture • 4:30 PM

The Grand Prix d’Horlogerie de Genève award ceremony is the most hotly anticipated event of the Swiss watch industry calendar, where the crème de la crème of watchmakers presents their best timepieces.

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Political stand-off delays approval of new commissioners in European Parliament

Europe • 4:24 PM

President von der Leyen steps in to broker a deal among major groups and salvage the new Commission.

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Blinken in Brussels as Ukraine faces uncertainty with Trump’s return

Europe • 4:23 PM

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Brussels for urgent talks with EU and NATO officials on boosting support for Ukraine, amid concerns over potential policy shifts after Donald Trump returns to the White House.

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Commission proposes EU-wide digital tool to cut red tape for cross-border services

Business • 4:14 PM

The European Commission is proposing a voluntary single digital portal for companies posting workers to another member state to provide cross-border services. Stakeholders are divided over its 'added value'.

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‘Tremendous potential’: Cell therapy shows promise in treating deadly brain cancer in new trial

Business • 4:00 PM

A clinical trial showed CAR-T cell therapy may shrink aggressive brain and spinal cord tumours in young patients.

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Pesticides: a health hazard for Europeans ?

Europe • 4:00 PM

In Charente-Maritime, France, rising child cancer cases are suspected to be linked to pesticide exposure. Local residents are pushing for stricter national and EU regulations on pesticide use.

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EU countries warn of Commission power grab in telecom law revamp

Business • 3:55 PM

The current draft text would give the European Commission more competences in spectrum management, a group of 13 countries warned during discussions on the White Paper on connectivity.

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Niger expels French aid group as ties with the West deteriorate

The West African nation's military rulers, who took power in a coup last year, have pulled away from Western partners and turned to Russia for security.

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Brace yourself for travel disruption in France: Winter will be the season of strikes

Strikes in France have been unusually quiet this year, but that’s all set to change in November and December.

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BBVA’s bid for Banco Sabadell hit by lengthened competition review

Business • 3:20 PM

Spanish bank BBVA is experiencing yet another delay in its hostile takeover bid for Banco Sabadell, following increased requirements put forward by Spain’s antitrust regulator.

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Spain floods: Thousands of people evacuated in Málaga as country braces for new storms

Europe • 3:09 PM

Several regions of Spain are under orange or red weather alerts for heavy rain and storms just weeks after deadly flooding killed at least 220 people.

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From golden beaches to snow-capped mountains: Is Bulgaria Europe’s best year-round destination?

Bulgaria is teaming up with other Balkan countries to encourage multi-country trips.

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Old video from Russia resurfaces as brawl in Amsterdam following clashes

Europe • 3:00 PM

A misleading video has gone viral on social media, supposedly showing a brawl in Amsterdam during the trouble that took place in the Dutch capital before and after a football match.

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Barroso calls for Ukraine support, but 'nobody believes it will get back Crimea'

Europe • 2:58 PM

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, José Manuel Durão Barroso recalls how EU leaders struggled to come up with a common response to Russia's invasion of Crimea and what Vladimir Putin told him in private.

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Blocking deforestation law could make EU look ‘ridiculous’, former commissioner warns

Business • 2:49 PM

The largest political group in the European Parliament is counting on support from the far right to gut a law that would keep products linked to deforestation off the market, in a move that risks undermining the EU’s position at the COP29 climate talks.

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Notes from the underground: How a subway tunnel became NYC’s most unlikely therapy spot

Culture • 2:41 PM

Commuters are invited to share their thoughts, fears and dreams on the open wall, creating a collective expression of the city’s heart and mind.

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Will the global luxury goods market shrink in 2025 due to Trump tariffs?

Business • 2:23 PM

A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025 and Trump tariffs could make it worse.

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Is Italy the worst EU country for fresh graduates?

Europe • 2:19 PM

Only 67.5% of people aged 20 to 34 manage to find a job in Italy within three years of graduation, Eurostat data shows.

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'Everything is possible': German vice chancellor open to dialogue across entire political spectrum

Europe • 2:16 PM

As Germany prepares for its 2025 elections, Green Party’s Robert Habeck said he is open to talks with all parties for possible post-election coalitions.

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British newspaper The Guardian to no longer post on Elon Musk's X platform

Business • 2:12 PM

The UK daily said they would no longer post on their editorial accounts.

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Broken vows, perfume and erotica: The strangest Elon Musk facts you may not know

Culture • 2:11 PM

Elon Musk will play a role in Donald Trump’s second term in office, with the president-elect announcing the billionaire’s position in his future cabinet. How much do you know about Musk? Here are eight facts that may surprise you.

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Stellantis recalls Jeep and Dodge SUVs to fix computer problem that can disable brake safety devices

Business • 2:07 PM

Stellantis is recalling about 207,000 Jeep and Dodge SUVs in the US to fix a computer problem that can disable the anti-lock brakes and electronic stability control safety features.

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Russian forces advance on Kurakhove and Pokrovsk in Ukraine's Donetsk region

Europe • 2:03 PM

Russian troops have intensified attacks in multiple sectors of the eastern front, trying to break through Ukraine's defences in the Donetsk region toward the towns of Kurakhove and Pokrovsk.

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Poland's agriculture ministry records 'reservations' over Mercosur deal

Business • 1:41 PM

As a deal looms by the end of the year, Poland’s agriculture ministry has published a statement where it registers reservations over the Mercosur agreement. It should please France which leads the opposition to the deal.

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This year's European elections remain under the shadow of rising populism

While the current EP majority may be able to effectively exercise a cordon sanitaire over both the far right and the far left, an overall shift to the right, both in terms of rhetoric and policy, is already a reality, Gilles Ivaldi and Emilia Zankina writ

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Assisted dying could soon be legalised in the UK. What is in the proposed bill?

Business • 1:18 PM

The proposed assisted dying bill will be debated and voted on by the UK Parliament on 29 November.

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TikTok announce first UK and Ireland awards

Culture • 1:16 PM

Some of the biggest UK and Irish TikTokers have been shortlisted for the first awards dedicated to the platform.

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No Comment: Volcano eruptions ground planes in Bali

After a deadly eruption on 4 November, the Lewotobi Laki-Laki volcano in Indonesia began spewing thick columns of ash into the sky.

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No Comment: University crisis in Argentina

Students in Argentina are protesting against President Javier Milei's veto of increases in funding for public universities.

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Trump taps Fox News personality Pete Hegseth for defence secretary in surprise move

The president-elect sidestepped several established national security heavy-hitters for the job, with several military officials saying his choice came out of the blue.

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Volkswagen announces plans for electric tie-up with Rivian

Business • 11:50 AM

As car makers face problems with demand and slower sales in connection with electric vehicles, Volkswagen is teaming up with EV producer Rivian.

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Spain arrests anti-fraud police chief after €20 million 'found in his home'

Europe • 11:37 AM

The arrest is linked to Spain's largest-ever cocaine bust after 13 tonnes of the drug were found in a cargo container of bananas shipped from Ecuador.

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Injured Gazan children brought to Lebanon for treatment are again caught up in war

Since Israel launched its large-scale invasion of Lebanon, Gazan children there are faced with destruction that reminds them of home.

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From a small meetup to global phenomenon: How parkrun got 10 million people obsessed with running

Culture • 11:22 AM

What began as a small, informal 5K run with just 13 participants in a London park in 2004 has grown into a global movement, with more than 10 million people having participated.

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‘He will deliver’: Could Donald Trump 'save TikTok' from a potential ban in the US?

Business • 11:13 AM

Donald Trump previously promised to save TikTok from a potential ban from the US next year.

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'Stranded': Bali travel chaos after flights grounded due to ash cloud from deadly volcano

Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano has so far killed 10 people and injured dozens of others.

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Latest news bulletin | November 13th – Midday

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

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‘Russian warship, go f*** yourself’ can’t be trademarked, EU court says

Europe • 10:58 AM

The slogan uttered by a Ukrainian border guard on Snake Island has become a symbol of defiance against Russian aggression – but it’s more political than commercial, the EU judges said.

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To keep US support on Ukraine under Trump, EU invokes China

Europe • 10:39 AM

Donald Trump has threatened to slash the US assistance to Ukraine and said he would seek to end the war instigated by Russia within days of taking office.

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Man ploughs car into crowd in southern China, leaving 35 dead amid divorce rage

The attack occurred on the eve of the city’s high-profile aviation exhibition, leading to tight censorship of information within China. Videos of the incident, however, surfaced on social media.

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Slovakia's draft language law sparks fears over rights of Hungarian minority

Europe • 10:25 AM

A proposed amendment to Slovakia's language legislation could prove a fresh setback to diplomatic relations between Bratislava and Budapest.

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Deported Ukrainian children are Russia's future army recruits, ombudsman says

Since the beginning of the full-scale invasion, Moscow has forcefully deported over 19,500 Ukrainian children. They not only have their identities changed but also have to undergo some military education, Ukraine’s human rights commissioner tells Euronews

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Why are European defence stocks skyrocketing after Trump's victory?

Business • 10:13 AM

Trump's 2024 win and Republican control of Congress have spurred a surge in European defence stocks, as concerns over NATO funding and potential cuts in US military aid drive expectations that Europe will boost its defence spending.

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Elon Musk wades in on latest Italian migrant case: 'These judges must go'

On Monday, the Court of Rome once again suspended the detention of migrants that were to be sent by Italy to Albania for processing.

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Wall Street bets on likely winners and losers in a second Trump term

Business • 9:59 AM

Professional investors are warning about the risk of getting carried away by the momentum. While strong rhetoric on the campaign trail can cause the big swings, not all of the promises turn into actual policy.

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Bird flu: Canada teenager hospitalised with country's first presumptive human case

Business • 9:55 AM

This marked "the first detection of a presumed human case" of H5 in Canada, authorities in British Columbia said.

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New EU tech chief to discuss 5G security measures with national governments

Business • 9:42 AM

The European Commission in 2020 adopted 5G security measures to protect telecom networks, but just a handful of countries have banned the Chinese suppliers.

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Nuclear energy: Is it too costly or essential? | Euronews Tech Talks podcast

Business • 9:33 AM

Should green advocates support or oppose nuclear energy? The answer to this question and many more on the Euronews Tech Talks nuclear energy debate with Michele Governatori and Myrto Tripathi.

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Sexually transmitted disease epidemic slows in US with fall in syphilis and gonorrhoea cases

Business • 8:59 AM

New data showed a fall in syphilis and gonorrhoea cases in the US.

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John Krasinski named People magazine's 2024 Sexiest Man Alive

Culture • 8:30 AM

It's a dark day for fans of Glen Powell... But it's hard to argue with People magazine's pick for 2024.

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Boeing to take weeks to resume production of planes after strike

Business • 8:21 AM

Airline customers have grown increasingly upset over delays in getting new planes from Boeing - delays that started long before 33,000 machinists went on strike on 13 September.

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UK writer Samantha Harvey wins Booker Prize with 'miraculous' space station novel 'Orbital'

Culture • 8:12 AM

The judges described Harvey's "Orbital" as a “miraculous novel” with a “crystalline” style that makes the world feel “strange and new”.

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Russian doctor who criticised war in Ukraine sentenced to five years in prison

Dr Nadezhda Buyanova, a paediatrician, was arrested after the mother of one of her patients filmed a video complaining that Buyanova criticised Russia's war in Ukraine.

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It's too early to point finger over Spanish flooding - economy minister | Radio Schuman

Europe • 6:58 AM

Carlos Cuerpo, Spain’s economy minister, commented on the recent protests in Valencia, saying that the number one priority is reconstruction, rather than blame apportionment.

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Web Summit: Chess Grandmaster Hans Niemann to face global opponents advised by AI

Business • 6:30 AM

Hans Niemann is gearing up to play tens of thousands of players simultaneously at Web Summit.

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Vatican unveils anime-inspired blue-haired pilgrim as the Jubilee year mascot

Culture • 6:17 AM

Created by Roman designer Simone Legno, the mascot represents a pilgrim inspired by Japanese comics in an attempt to appeal to young people.

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Talk, deal, strengthen: How the EU plans to manage Donald Trump's comeback

Europe • 6:00 AM

In anticipation of Donald Trump's return to the White House, the European Union is taking the first steps to craft a unified strategy.

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Latest news bulletin | November 13th – Morning

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

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Trump says Musk, Ramaswamy will form outside group to advise White House on government efficiency

Trump said in his statement the two will “pave the way for my Administration to dismantle Government Bureaucracy, slash excess regulations, cut wasteful expenditures, and restructure Federal Agencies.”

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US says it will not limit arms transfers to Israel after some aid improvements to Gaza

Trump has promised to end the wars in the Middle East without saying how. He was a staunch defender of Israel during his previous term, and Netanyahu says they have spoken three times since Trump won the White House last week.

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How the US election result is pushing social media users away from X and onto Bluesky

Culture • 12:56 AM

There's been a wave of exits from Elon Musk's X following Donald Trump's re-election. Some users have moved to Bluesky, which has 14.5 million users as of November, up from nine million last September.

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No Comment: Eggs thrown at Euro Lithium Balkan headquarters in Serbia

The residents of Valjevo in Serbia are opposed to a lithium mine project near their town.

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German opposition welcome snap-election news after ruling coalition's collapse

German opposition leaders on Tuesday welcomed an expected confidence vote in the Bundestag on Dec. 16, following the collapse of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s three-party coalition last week.

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Marine Le Pen denies EU funds misuse as 2027 presidential ambitions remain uncertain

Europe • 12:39 AM

As the trial nears its conclusion, a guilty verdict could result in fines and prison time and disqualify Le Pen from running for president in 2027.

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Russia launches massive missile and drone assault on Ukrainian capital

Europe • 12:33 AM

Ukrainian air defences intercepted some of the missiles and drones after Moscow struck Kyiv and several other regions in the country on Wednesday.

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Fake Warhols and Banksys: Italian authorities break up massive art forgery network

Culture • 12:23 AM

One of the biggest networks of art forgers copying works by Warhol, Banksy and Picasso has been broken up by the Italian authorities.

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EU DECODED: Will the Digital Euro strengthen financial security?

Europe • 12:00 AM

In this episode we talk about a new payment method that is being studied by the European Central Bank: the digital euro. Do we need another alternative for online payments and could this project have negative impacts on the banking system?

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Tuesday, november 12, 2024

Church of England head Justin Welby resigns over handling of sex abuse scandal

Welby’s resignation comes against the backdrop of widespread historical sexual abuse in the Church of England.

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Aliyev criticises Western nations' stance on fossil fuels at COP29 opening speech

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev used his opening speech at COP29 to deliver a strong criticism of Western governments that purchase his country's gas while condemning its fossil fuel-dependent economy.

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German auto and engineering workers to get 5.5% wage rise after union negotiations

The deal, watched by the European Central Bank for its effect on inflation, comes at a tough time for Europe's biggest economy.

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Tyrannosaurus Rex of London's Natural History Museum, a model like no other

London's Natural History Museum is kicking off the festive season by unveiling the design of its 2024 Christmas jumper, featured on a model of a Tyrannosaurus Rex.

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New York City's underground tunnel becomes public therapy couch

Artist Matthew Chavez is installing his participatory art project called Subway Therapy in the New York underground.

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Latest news bulletin | November 12th – Evening

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

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Funeral held for 10 people killed in consecutive Israeli strikes in Lebanon

A mass funeral took place for eight ambulance drivers and two civilians killed in an Israeli airstrike in Tyre, Lebanon.

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With the upcoming Kovačević ruling, let justice be done for Bosnia’s democracy

The European Court of Human Rights must uphold its last year's ruling on Bosnia's constitution because it is the function of the court to affirm only one basic principle: the principle of justice, not politics, Dr Jasmin Mujanović writes.

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There is nowhere safe in Gaza, UNRWA affairs director tells Euronews

Europe • 4:37 PM

UN aid agency's Scott Anderson described the humanitarian situation in Gaza as critical and called on all sides to respect civilian safe zones.

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Facebook and Instagram get ‘less personalised’ ad option amid EU regulator pressure

Business • 4:21 PM

Meta made changes to its “pay or consent” model amid demands from EU regulators.

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