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Pistorius says he won't run for chancellor candidate in February's snap elections

Europe • 12:23 AM

The announcement, which Boris Pistorius made in a video posted to SDP social media channels, clears the way for incumbent chancellor Olaf Scholz to run for a second term.

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Iceland volcano erupts for seventh time in a year but experts say activity has peaked

Europe • 11:24 PM

The volcano on the Reykjanes Peninsula Lying had been dormant for around 800 years before the geological systems suddenly sprang back into life in 2021.

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Gaetz withdraws name from consideration as Trump's pick for Attorney General

The Republican's announcement follows continued scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation that cast doubt on his ability to be confirmed as the nation's chief federal law enforcement officer.

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Sanchez reiterates support for a Palestinian state and signs cooperation agreements amid ongoing Gaza war

The Spanish Prime Minister received Mohammad Mustafa at the Moncloa Palace along with several of his ministers. They signed agreements on labour, education, youth and agriculture.

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Espionage: Two Italian entrepreneurs investigated for obtaining information on behalf of Russia

Starting in early 2023, two men are being investigated for working with Russian intelligence services to provide information of a sensitive nature, such as mapping video surveillance systems in the cities of Milan and Rome.

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Large crowds queue to buy bread amid severe food shortages in Gaza

The Palestinian news agency Wafa reported on Thursday, 21 November 21 that large crowds queued to buy bread from a bakery in central Gaza’s city of Deir al-Balah amid severe food shortages.

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Workers put up a 20-meter tall Christmas tree in Grand Place in Brussels

The Christmas tree was installed this morning and will remain in Grand Place until January 5. The 20-meter tall Nordmann tree was cut down in Rixensart on Wednesday morning. It was planted 32 years ago in front of a private home in Rixensart (Walloon Brab

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In Moldova's path towards the EU, political prisoners in Transnistria face challenges

When pro-European forces won in Moldova in November, their victory only passed by the slimmest of margins. A concerted Russian influence campaign was potentially behind it.

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Russia has tested a new intermediate range missile in strike on Ukraine, says Putin

Europe • 7:19 PM

Putin’s announcement came hours after Ukraine claimed that Russia launched an intercontinental ballistic missile overnight at the central Ukrainian city of Dnipro.

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French trade minister flags defensive trade tools for Trump presidency

Europe • 6:19 PM

As the 27 trade ministers gathered for the first time since Donald Trump's re-election, the use of defensive trade tools against the US could be an option in case of Trump's aggressive trade policy, according to French minister Sophie Primas.

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Australia is proposing a social media age limit. Which other countries are considering restrictions?

Business • 5:53 PM

Australia's communications minister has introduced a new bill to ban social media for minors under the age of 16. Will other countries follow suit?

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COP29: First draft text draws widespread criticism but presidency confident of imminent breakthrough

The leader of the European Parliament's delegation to COP29 tells Euronews that mitigation efforts must be stepped up in an ambitious way.

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Russia stops selling gas to OMF, Austria's main provider

Europe • 5:32 PM

Russia's state-owned oil and gas company Gazprom stopped selling gas to OMF, Austria's main provider on Saturday.

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US signals progress on Lebanon ceasefire, but critics voice scepticism from all sides

Middle East experts from across the spectrum told Euronews they all see the proposals as unworkable, but for very different reasons.

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What are Storm Shadow and ATACMS, the UK and US-made missiles being used by Ukraine?

Business • 5:00 PM

Ukraine is firing foreign-made missiles directly into Russian territory for the first time. We take a look at what these weapons can do

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Latest news bulletin | November 21st – 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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'Putin told me he did not want Ukraine to exist' - Former EU Commission chief, José Manuel Barroso

Europe • 4:40 PM

Former EU Commission José Manuel Barroso said Putin told him he didn't want Ukraine to exist as an independent state. He said he told him his goals during the twenty five meetings he had with him during his tenure.

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Jeff Goldblum celebrates the upcoming release of 'Wicked' with a surprise performance in London

Culture • 4:38 PM

To celebrate the upcoming release of 'Wicked' in cinemas, actor Jeff Goldblum surprised commuters in London with a Christmas piano performance. Stay tuned to Euronews Culture for our film review!

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Primavera Sound sells out: Why festivals are more expensive and popular than ever

Culture • 4:23 PM

Europe's biggest festivals are pricier than ever but tickets are still selling like hotcakes. What's the deal?

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Finnish police detain five over violence in Nigeria

Europe • 4:22 PM

Authorities allege the prime suspect promoted violence through social media while living in Finland.

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Pianist Tom Yun reveals Chopin’s hidden creation

An unknown musical work attributed to European composer Frédéric Chopin was performed by pianist Tony Siqi Yun.

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At least 38 killed in gun attack on Shiite Muslims in northwest Pakistan

Sectarian clashes have killed dozens of people in the region in recent years, with Thursday's attack one of the deadliest.

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EU plans to boost air and missile defence with 18 member states

Europe • 3:50 PM

Nearly 20 EU member states have signed a letter of intent to step up cooperation and share the costs of developing common defence systems.

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UK reports highest growth rate in permanent migration among OECD countries

Europe • 3:32 PM

In 2023, Britain was first in terms of the number of migrants that settled to the country permanently relative to its population. In terms of the total number of new arrivals in OECD countries, it was second only to the US.

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French farmers continue protests against EU-Mercosur free trade agreement

Europe • 3:30 PM

Proponents of the EU-Mercosur deal argue it would boost economic ties between Europe and South America by removing tariffs on exports, notably for machinery, chemicals and cars. However, the deal is widely seen as not beneficial for the agricultural secto

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How centrist party pact enables European Parliament's new ‘Venezuela majority’

Europe • 3:25 PM

Approval of Commissioners and recent votes in the European Parliament signal new power balance, as the centre-right European People's Party teams up with right wing forces, giving itself more choices for finding majorities.

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Who's who in the new European Commission?

Europe • 3:22 PM

Meet the new European Commission.

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Lawmakers seek Amazon visit and hearing before restoring lobby access to Parliament

Business • 3:04 PM

Amazon seeks to restore relations with the European Parliament after being denied access earlier in the year for failure to cooperate.

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Airbnb seeks to ‘reinvent’ itself with higher quality listings and offerings ‘beyond accommodation’

The holiday letting giant is rethinking its strategy by refining properties on offer and introducing new experiences.

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France celebrates Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 release

Beaujolais Nouveau was officially uncorked at midnight on 20-21 November 2024, continuing a cherished tradition that dates back to the 1950s and gained global popularity in the 1980s.

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Study cautions radiologists not to over-rely on AI tools for diagnosis

Business • 2:40 PM

Researchers also found that physicians were more likely to trust an AI explanation if it pinpointed a specific area on an X-ray.

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Serbia arrests 11 people over deadly awning collapse at train station

Europe • 2:35 PM

Demonstrations against the government are ongoing in the Serbian city of Novi Sad, with protestors denouncing corruption and a lack of transparency.

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Sun, sea and the ‘love of the Filipino people’: Why you should visit the Philippines

Dive right into a holiday in the Philippines that’s packed with immersive wellness and foodie experiences.

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Eastern Europe needs new defences against attacks on its democracies

From Warsaw to Tbilisi, ordinary citizens and forward-thinking leaders show that resilience is possible. If governments can muster the courage to support this democratic innovation, they may find that the best way to defend democracy is by empowering the

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Russia gifts North Korea over 70 zoo animals

A statement released by the Kremlin on Wednesday confirmed the transfer of the animals, in a display of the two countries' growing ties.

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Massive overnight attacks on Gaza raise death toll to over 44,000

Israeli air strikes on northern and central Gaza killed at least 88 people on Wednesday night.

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Four tourists die of suspected methanol poisoning in Laos

Multiple backpackers have fallen critically ill after drinking tainted alcohol in a Laotian town popular with backpackers in southeast Asia.

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NATO holds its first artillery drills in Finland since joining alliance

Europe • 11:47 AM

Thousands of NATO troops are training with artillery in Finland, just 100 kilometres from the Russian border.

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Google should sell its Chrome browser to stop its search monopoly, US regulators say

Business • 11:45 AM

US regulators are seeking to break up Google as a punishment for the company's search monopoly.

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OpenAI CEO Sam Altman received a paycheck of just over €70,000 last year

Business • 11:29 AM

Altman’s OpenAI salary isn’t the bulk of his estimated wealth.

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BBVA-Sabadell merger: Can new commitments ease antitrust fears?

Business • 11:16 AM

BBVA has pledged key measures, including branch retention and SME credit guarantees, to ease antitrust concerns over its merger with Sabadell. While regulators cite risks to competition and rural access, the deal could reshape Spain's banking sector if ap

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Robbers steal diamond-encrusted snuffboxes in raid on Paris museum

Europe • 11:13 AM

The 18th century snuffboxes were on loan from the Louvre and part of an estimated €1 million haul stolen by the robbers in a 'very violent raid'.

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Linkin Park announce ‘From Zero’ concert film will hit cinemas in 2025

Culture • 11:12 AM

The film was recorded during their album launch show in Brazil earlier this month. Release date TBC.

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Bitcoin reaches all-time high as Trump support for crypto gathers pace

Business • 11:08 AM

The price of Bitcoin reached $97,000 on Thursday, climbing 4.54%, marking an all-time high for the cryptocurrency.

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Latest news bulletin | November 21st – 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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Nvidia: Wall Street's most valuable company - how did it get there?

Business • 10:57 AM

The company's journey to be one of the most prominent players in AI has produced some eye-popping numbers. Here's a look at some of the figures.

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Percival Everett wins National Book Award for 'James'

Culture • 10:52 AM

After disappointment at the Booker Prize, Everett has taken home one of the US's top gongs for his retelling of Mark Twain's story.

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€326 for a coffee? Scottish farm lures investors with caffeine offering and shares

Business • 10:39 AM

It's an enormous price to pay for a little cup of coffee, but the man behind the pitch promises it won't leave a bitter taste behind as it comes with the sweetener of a share of a dairy farm.

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Marine Le Pen criticises French prosecutors for seeking a 'political death sentence'

Europe • 10:21 AM

The French far-right leader says her embezzlement trial is "politicised" and denounces prosecutors for seeking to ban her from public office.

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Volkswagen workers offer to take pay cut as wage talks continue

Business • 10:19 AM

As Volkswagen’s wage negotiations enter a third round, employees have offered to accept a wage cut, in return for guarantees from the company that it will not shut down German plants, and will protect job security.

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Another major eruption hits Icelandic peninsula of Reykjanes

A new volcanic eruption has occurred on Wednesday evening on the Reykjanes peninsula, just 50 km from the Icelandic capital.

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'God's influencer': First millennial to be made saint next year

Culture • 9:54 AM

Carlo Acutis, “the patron saint of the internet”, will become the first millennial to be canonised by the Catholic church.

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1,000 days of war in charts: Ukraine's resilience, Russia's gains, and the heavy toll on civilians

This week saw surpassed the 1,000th day of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, a conflict that has caused immense human suffering and strained global weapon supplies.

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Are users leaving Elon Musk’s X en masse and where are they heading?

Europe • 9:44 AM

The limited data on X user numbers makes measuring the full extent of the reported exodus from the platform almost impossible.

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Germany on the rise as France falls back in the global ranking for AI startups

Business • 9:40 AM

Germany has shown a huge improvement this year in a new ranking for the best hotspots for AI startups. Even so, Europe's strongest economy still falls short of the top spot.

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Iceland volcano 2024: Is it safe to travel and is the eruption affecting flights?

A new 3 km fissure that has opened up on the Reykjanes Peninsula.

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Beko Europe announces 1,935 redundancies: What is the group's plan?

Business • 8:56 AM

Beko Europe has announced the closure of two sites resulting in nearly 2,000 redundancies.

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US vetoes UN resolution on Gaza ceasefire over hostage release condition

The resolution that was put to a vote demanded "an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire to be respected by all parties."

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Famous duct-taped banana sells for €5.8 million at art auction

Culture • 8:08 AM

Sotheby’s had estimated its value between $1 million and $1.5 million (€924,000 and €1.4 million). It sold for $6.2 million (€5.8 million) in NYC.

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Russia says it shot down two British-made long-range missiles fired from Ukraine

Europe • 7:39 AM

Western nations have been cautious about allowing Ukraine to use such weapons, fearing it could lead to an escalation that might involve NATO members in direct conflict with Russia.

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Russia and North Korea expand their economic ties in new agreement

The arrangement is the latest in a pattern of increased co-operation betwen the two countries, as North Korean troops have been confirmed to be fighting for Russia in the Kursk region.

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EU must maintain 'urgency' of digital euro process, says ECB project leader

Business • 7:31 AM

Evelien Witlox, project director for the digital euro at the European Central Bank, discusses how the proposal is progressing, how the currency would work in practice, and what the key concerns are at this stage.

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Nvidia's strong earnings fall short of lofty investor expectations

Business • 7:31 AM

Nvidia shares declined following strong quarterly results as investors set a high bar for earnings. A lower gross margin and slowing growth also contributed to the fall.

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Should the EU follow the US policy shift on Ukraine? | Radio Schuman

Europe • 7:19 AM

The US now allows ATACMS strikes on Russia and antipersonnel mines in Ukraine, while the EU upholds restrictions despite calls for more offensive aid by EU top Diplomat Josep Borrell.

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Irish privacy watchdog awaiting clarity from EU on AI regulation

Business • 7:16 AM

The incoming government will decide whether to make the Irish data protection authority also the national watchdog for the AI Act.

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David Cronenberg: 'They say I'm the godfather of body horror, but I don't know what that means'

Culture • 6:45 AM

The creator of a bizarre and unique cinematic universe, the celebrated Canadian director was in Lisbon to present his latest film, 'The Shrouds', which won the Grand Jury Prize at the 18th edition of LEFFEST.

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World Wide Web Inventor says algorithms should be blamed for toxicity on social media

Business • 6:31 AM

“It is really important that we realise this toxicity comes from the [social media] algorithms and you can change that,” the inventor of the World Wide Web told Euronews Next.

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Could a Trump presidency be an opportunity for Europe's green funds?

Business • 6:00 AM

The US president-elect, a climate sceptic, is likely to hinder global progress on the green transition. Even so, there may be a silver lining for Europe.

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Latest news bulletin | November 21st – 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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How European countries compare on cancer screening programmes

Business • 5:01 AM

There is wide variation in cancer screening across Europe, but no country scores perfectly across the board.

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Volcano erupts in Iceland for seventh time in one year

Europe • 2:54 AM

Suðurnes Chief of Police said that the evacuation of Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon went very smoothly.

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John Prescott, former UK deputy prime minister, dies aged 86

Europe • 12:51 AM

Known for a decades-long political career dedicated to social justice, Prescott died at a care home after suffering from Alzheimer's disease.

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ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas leader Deif

Europe • 12:50 AM

The warrants for the Israeli prime minister and former defence minister pertain to crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ICC did not disclose Deif's warrant of arrest, stating it was a "secret".

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The world's tallest and shortest women meet in London for record-breaking tea

Culture • 12:47 AM

Rumeysa Gelgi and Jyoti Amge met in London and were honoured as Guinness World Record icons in the book’s 70th anniversary edition.

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Angela Merkel delayed Ukraine's NATO bid over Russia fears, memoir reveals

Europe • 12:21 AM

The former German chancellor feared retaliation by Russia if Ukraine joined NATO, and asked Pope Francis for advice about dealing with Donald Trump.

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Cheers to the new vintage: Beaujolais Nouveau gets uncorked in Parisian style

Culture • 12:03 AM

At Paris’ iconic brasserie Au Pied de Cochon, the tradition of uncorking Beaujolais Nouveau 2024 kicked off at midnight with free glasses, raffles, and a celebration of French heritage.

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Denmark and Norway continue to investigate damaged cables in Baltic Sea

Europe • 12:02 AM

Concerns are growing over cables carrying internet data being cut or damaged, with cases reported in a number of European countries including Germany, Finland, Sweden and Lithuania.

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Wednesday, november 20, 2024

Climate change leads to worsening effects of pollen allergies in Denmark

Europe • 11:35 PM

Climate change influences the timing, duration, and intensity of the pollen season, impacting increasing numbers of people with allergies.

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Spain to grant residency and work permits to around 300,000 undocumented migrants per year

Europe • 11:08 PM

The policy will come into effect next May and aims to expand the country’s aging workforce.

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Widespread snowfall and icy conditions sweep across Europe with arrival of polar cold front

Europe • 10:43 PM

A trough of low pressure has settled over Central Europe, with polar cold air and high-altitude currents flooding the region.

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MEPs strip Hungarian Commissioner of key health competencies

Business • 9:35 PM

Commissioner-designate Olivér Várhelyi has been stripped of oversight over reproductive and sexual rights as well as health preparedness following an evaluation by EU lawmakers.

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No comment: Bodies lie on the street after upscale Haiti neighborhood targeted in gang attacks

Gangs launched a fresh attack on Haiti’s capital early on Tuesday, targeting an upscale community in Port-au-Prince where gunmen clashed with residents who fought side by side with police.

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Displaced Khan Younis residents use mud to rebuild destroyed homes

Palestinian news agency Wafa released a video on Tuesday, 19 November, showing the efforts of families to rebuild their damaged and destroyed homes after more than 13 months of bombardment by the Israeli military.

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Thousands of workers strike in Greece over high cost of living and pensions

Protesters say the government has refused to implement policies that will make people's lives better, with unions criticising Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' centre-right government for failing to tackle inflation and high housing prices.

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Fraud investigation opened after Hungarian nursery costing EU €1.8 mln has only 12 places available

The EU's anti-fraud unit opened an investigation into a Hungarian nursery that cost almost €2 million, but has only 12 places available.

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You don't have the right to propose new laws, EU countries tell MEPs in harsh rebuke

Europe • 7:07 PM

EU countries have penned a joint letter denouncing as "problematic" a new attempt to improve relations between the European Parliament and the European Commission, warning it goes against its founding treaties.

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'We will try to protect what we can’ – Ukraine’s environment minister at COP29

On the sidelines of the COP29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, Euronews spoke to Ukraine’s environment minister Svitlana Grynchuk about why the country remains committed to climate action, and isn’t waiting for the bombing to stop before ‘building back

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No decision on Crimea can be made without Ukraine and Crimean Tatars, Mejlis leader told Euronews

Refat Chubarov, Chairman of the Crimean Tatar Mejlis, told Euronews that any peace agreement at the expense of Ukraine’s territorial concessions, in particular regarding Crimea, would be ‘an indulgence to the aggressor to destroy both the Ukrainian state

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Spanish police arrest gang members accused of recruiting minors from abroad

Europe • 5:30 PM

Members of the mob allegedly contacted Swedish and Danish minors to commit crimes against rival gangs in Spain.

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European Parliament’s centrist groups cut deal to approve new Commissioners

Europe • 5:17 PM

The coalition deal will allow the new European Commission to take office on 1 December, as originally planned.

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Spanish politicians clash as Teresa Ribera addresses parliament over Valencia flood response

Europe • 5:16 PM

The centre-right Spanish People's Party has sought to blame Ribera for poor emergency management, who in turn blamed Regional President Carlos Mazón.

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Struggling to keep weight off? A new study finds fat cells’ obesity ‘memory’ could be the cause

Business • 5:00 PM

Fat cells were found to retain a long-lasting "memory" of obesity making it hard to maintain weight loss results.

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Latest news bulletin | November 20th – 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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