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Google removes EU-based news content from search feeds as part of 'time-limited test'

Business • 5:35 PM

The test aims to provide regulators and publishers with further data on how Google is used to access news content.

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COP29 carbon credit debate sparks backlash from activists

While world leaders discussed climate finance and emissions cuts, protesters urged wealthier nations — the main contributors to greenhouse gas — to fund climate adaptation efforts for poorer countries suffering the most from its effects.

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Latest news bulletin | November 14th – 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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'Hostile' foreign hackers infiltrate Hungary's defence procurement agency

Europe • 4:52 PM

The Hungarian government confirmed the hack by a non-state group but said that no sensitive data about the country's military was compromised.

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Big Tech not yet complying with EU digital rules - consumer report

Europe • 4:33 PM

European consumer association BEUC considered that Meta, Apple and Google still have to improve the interoperability of their platform to third party businesses to comply with the Digital Market Act.

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ASML remains bullish for 2030 outlook as AI demand stays high

Business • 4:21 PM

The confirmation of earlier guidance from the Dutch semiconductor group is aimed at boosting investor confidence following the company's disappointing order intake in the third quarter of the year.

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EU slaps Meta with €797 million fine for breaching antitrust rules

Business • 4:15 PM

The European Commission slapped a €797, 72 million fine on Facebook’s owner Meta for abusing its dominant position in the market for personal social networks on Thursday, for preferencing its online classified ads service Facebook Marketplace.

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Heavy rain causes flooding and destruction in Italy's Sicily region

Severe rainstorms lashed Sicily in southern Italy from Tuesday into Wednesday, sweeping cars out to sea and damaging homes.

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Viral hippo Moo Deng releases official single in four languages

Culture • 4:00 PM

This year's 'Baby Shark' has just dropped, courtesy of the viral Thai hippo. Prepare yourselves.

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Sleep tight, Lisbon: Why this airport banned night flights as Portugal faces a visitor spike

Night flights have been an ongoing issue in Lisbon, disrupting the sleep of city residents.

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NATO completes first large-scale military exercise in Latvia

Europe • 3:54 PM

Operation "Resolute Warrior" involved thousands of troops from 13 different countries.

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Málaga floods wreak havoc as storms lash Spain again

Spain is grappling with another wave of extreme weather, only weeks after flash floods devastated Valencia and other regions, killing over 220 people.

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'Tiger King' Joe Exotic begs Donald Trump for pardon and offers to join his cabinet

Culture • 3:38 PM

The star of Netflix's ‘Tiger King’, currently in prison, has asked Donald Trump for a pardon. That and he really wants a position in his official cabinet. Yes, really.

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Coolcations: Nordic countries are reinventing your next summer holiday as global temperatures soar

As popular holiday spots heat up, more of us are switching our typical summer plans to ‘coolcations’.

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More than 800 million people have diabetes globally. How does Europe compare?

Business • 3:29 PM

Diabetes rates have doubled globally in the last three decades, a new study suggests, here’s what to know about the situation in Europe.

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First tickets for Glastonbury 2025 go on sale tonight

Culture • 3:24 PM

Coach tickets are the first to go on sale ahead of next year's Glastonbury Festival. Be ready as they'll sell out fast.

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Europeans are flocking to Sarawak for authentic eco and cultural heritage experiences

Eco-tourism initiatives and cultural heritage take centre stage as Sarawak sees a surge in tourism

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South African police cut off supplies to illegal miners in a bid to 'smoke them out'

Up to 4,000 illegal miners are estimated to be underground in an abandoned mine while South African authorities try to clear them out and arrest them.

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EU SMEs well behind on digitalisation, Eurostat report finds

Europe • 2:57 PM

Only 58% of EU small and medium enterprises have reached a basic level of digital services, an enormous 32 percentage points behind the goal set by the EU Commission for 2030.

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Monaco's city centre remains in the loop as F1 extends Grand Prix contract

Business • 2:48 PM

The F1 market is highly lucrative. Parent company Formula One Group is worth around $17.35bn (€15.94bn), making it the world's 1072th most valuable company, according to companiesmarketcap.com.

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Dutch police under investigation for alleged violence against protesters in Amsterdam

Europe • 1:21 PM

The city's mayor said that videos of police using violence against pro-Palestinian protesters "looked serious".

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TikTok, X, Meta exposed to terrorist content: Irish regulator

Business • 1:10 PM

The online platforms now have three months to report back about the measures they took to take down illegal content.

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McDonald's E. coli food poisoning: Cases increase to 104 in outbreak tied to slivered onions

Business • 11:51 AM

One person died and 34 were hospitalised due to an E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions.

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No comment: Tense scenes as police break up illegal pro-Palestinian protest in Dutch capital

Police in Amsterdam arrested some pro-Palestinian protesters and forcibly moved more than 260 to another location as they broke up an illegal demonstration in the Dutch capital's central Dam Square.

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No comment: Protests in Paris after pro-Israel gala organised by far-right figures

Protests erupted in Paris on Wednesday against a controversial gala organised by far-right figures in support of Israel. The event, intended to raise funds for the Israeli military, included Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich in its list of invited

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No comment: Protesters and police clash in Lima on sidelines of APEC summit

Hundreds of Peruvians protested on the streets of downtown Lima on Wednesday against the government and its failure to tackle rising crime, as world leaders arrived in the Andean country for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum.

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Germany to deliver additional air defence supplies to Ukraine

Europe • 11:27 AM

The Ukrainian President said "Ukraine is grateful to all our partners who help us with anti-missile and air-defence systems."

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UK government to introduce levy on stadium tickets to support grassroots venues

Culture • 11:20 AM

The UK government is set to introduce voluntary stadium and arena ticket levy to save grassroots music venues struggling to stay open.

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Latest news bulletin | November 14th – 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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Rare 300-carat diamond necklace with links to Marie Antoinette fetches €4.5m in Geneva auction

Culture • 10:52 AM

Composed of approximately 300 carats of old mine-cut diamonds, the historic piece was once worn during royal coronations and is rumoured to hold ties to the scandal that tainted Marie Antoinette’s reputation.

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Human Rights Watch accuses Israel of forced displacement, amounting to war crimes

Israeli authorities have caused massive, deliberate forced displacement of Palestinian civilians in Gaza since October 2023 and are responsible for war crimes and crimes against humanity, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch.

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Danish royal court announces end to the practice of royal warrants

Business • 10:12 AM

The sweeping changes to the royal warrant system, which dates back to the 1800s, are being widely seen as an attempt to modernise the monarchy under King Frederik X and Queen Mary.

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Interstella 5555: Are you ready for Daft Punk’s one-night-only worldwide event?

Culture • 9:47 AM

The band have released the trailer for the film ‘Interstella 5555: The 5tory of the 5ecret 5tar 5ystem’, which will be rema5tered in 4k and 5hown on the big 5creen for one-night-only event at over 800 cinema5 acro55 the globe.

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Si vis pacem, para bellum

Europe • 9:38 AM

Experts warn that Russia will be able to launch a full-scale attack on the EU and NATO within the next five years. Europe must finally take its security into its own hands, Andrzej Halicki and Andrius Kubilius write.

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Bluesky adds 1 million users since US presidential election

Business • 9:38 AM

The social media site Bluesky has seen many new users join since the US election.

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AI use poses risks to global financial system, standard-setters warn

Business • 9:00 AM

The Financial Stability Board said the technology could lead to herding, fraud and disinformation, as jurisdictions such as the EU examine the case for further regulation.

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Björk uses AI to recreate extinct animal calls for Paris biodiversity installation

Culture • 8:03 AM

Coinciding with the latest UN Climate Change Conference, Björk and French artist Aleph have designed a new sound installation that will recreate extinct animal calls. The installation will be presented in Paris as part of the forum “Biodiversity: Which cu

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Euro tumbles to a one-year low as US releases inflation figures

Europe • 7:36 AM

The euro further declined against the US dollar following the release of US inflation data on Wednesday. Analysts expect that the euro may continue to face downward pressure against the dollar, even if enthusiasm over Trump's policies subsides.

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Disappearing act: Magic Circle hunts female member who posed as a man

Culture • 7:16 AM

Sophie Lloyd convincingly played the role of Raymond Lloyd to gain access to the male-only Magic Circle over 30 years ago.

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Biden sending aid for Ukraine to keep fighting next year, Blinken says

The Biden administration said it was determined to help Ukraine fight in its war against Russia, before it hands over power to president-elect Donald Trump in January.

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Ex-Commission president Barroso talks Putin, Trump, Crimea and EU treaties | Radio Schuman

Europe • 6:51 AM

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, ex-European Commission president Jose Manuel Barroso talks Putin, Trump, Crimea and why it’s “not prudent” to change EU treaties.

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The Mob Museum in Las Vegas is getting a revamp. Here's where you can catch crime in Europe

Culture • 6:48 AM

Europe's crime museums delve into the fight against the mafia in Palermo, medieval torture devices in Rothenburg and forensic specimens in Athens.

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Could Donald Trump seek a third term as president?

Europe • 6:45 AM

Former and incoming President Donald Trump has previously implied that he could run for the White House again in 2028.

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Gay, lesbian, and queer students are three times more likely to suffer from depression than peers

Business • 6:30 AM

LGBTQIA+ students are much more likely to be affected by a major depressive disorder than their peers, a new study in the US has found.

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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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Artificial intelligence dominates Lisbon's Web Summit 2024 exhibitions

More than 3,000 companies from dozens of countries showcased advanced technology: from companies that certify wood exports via WhatsApp to flying vehicles that are are a cross between multicopter and aeroplane and promise to revolutionise air travel.

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Hundreds protest far-right French politician Jordan Bardella's Brussels book-signing event

In Brussels, police used water cannons against left-wing demonstrators protesting a book-signing event of far-right French politician Jordan Bardella. The president of the Rassemblement National was presenting his recently published memoir.

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EU deforestation law postponed and diluted by Parliament

Europe • 12:47 AM

The bill is set to enter into force at the end of 2024, but has now to be renegotiated with member states. A right wing majority pushed for amendments to weaken the provisions, in a contested vote.

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British Museum accepts highest-value donation in UK museum history

Culture • 12:30 AM

The official donation of the entire Sir Percival David Foundation is worth an estimated £1 billion.

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Italy's president criticises Elon Musk for interfering in migration row

Europe • 12:21 AM

The tech billionaire had waded in on the latest court ruling setback to Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's flagship immigration scheme with Albania.

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French weapons used in Sudan war despite UN arms embargo, Amnesty says

Military vehicles and tech made by France and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are being used in Sudan's civil war, Amnesty International says.

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Yesterday

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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Marine Le Pen: French prosecutor seeks jail sentence and election ban in EU embezzlement trial

Europe • 8:58 PM

The leader of the far-right National Rally party could be ruled out of France's 2027 presidential election if she is found guilty of misusing public funds.

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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

Europe • 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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