2024-12-18

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After the war, Lebanon prepares for Christmas

Relieved after the ceasefire that was agreed at the end of November, which ended almost 14 months of war between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese people celebrated Christmas on Tuesday with markets and parades.

18/12/2024

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Flights resume in Syria

Syria's first domestic flight since the fall of Bashar al-Assad landed in Aleppo on Wednesday after taking off from the capital Damascus.

18/12/2024

Belgium

NATO wants Ukraine in a position of strength in case of Russia talks

NATO's secretary-general Mark Rutte has said he wants to discuss ways to put Ukraine in a position of strength for any future peace talks with Russia.

18/12/2024

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Environmental disaster in the Black Sea

Russian regional authorities reported on Tuesday that around 35km of coastline had been contaminated by oil after two ships were badly damaged by storms in the Kerch Strait . A state of emergency has been declared in several districts.

18/12/2024

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Sea lion makes unusual visit to Ipanema beach

A fur seal appeared on the sand of Rio de Janeiro's iconic Ipanema beach on Wednesday morning.

18/12/2024

World News

UN envoy urges 'credible, inclusive' transition in Syria

UN envoy Geir Pedersen has urged for a '"credible, inclusive" political transition in Syria. He also called for a new constitution and elections in accordance with a previous UN resolution.

18/12/2024

Europe News

Russian troops close in on eastern Ukraine's Pokrovsk

Russian troops are closing in on Pokrovsk from the east and south. According to different sources, Russian forces are between 1-3 km away from the city's logistics hub on the western edge of Ukraine's Donetsk region.

18/12/2024

France

French parliament adopts special law to prevent government shutdown

France's parliament has adopted a special law to prevent a government shutdown as a temporary measure to maintain core state functions. The country's Senate passed the law on Wednesday after it went through the National Assembly on Monday.

18/12/2024

Europe News

New European Parliament health committee to start work in 2025

The European Parliament greenlit a new stand-alone committee focusing solely on health, which will begin working next year.

18/12/2024

Europe News

Georgian outgoing president calls for immediate EU support

In an interview with Euronews, Salomé Zourabichvili asked EU countries to avoid 'business as usual' with the Georgian government, as 'Russia is experimenting a new form of invasion' in the country.

18/12/2024

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | December 18th – Evening

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

18/12/2024

Tech News

US Supreme Court to hear TikTok's case against law that would ban it

The law, which was passed in April, aims to force ByteDance, the Chinese-owned parent company of TikTok, to sell the platform or face a ban.

18/12/2024

Europe in Motion

These EU members could pay the highest price in case of EU enlargement

A Bruegel study quantified the budget cuts some EU countries could face if the bloc admitted all nine candidate states, with an overall net cost of around €26 billion a year for current members.

18/12/2024

Europe News

EU ministers water down proposal on child sexual abuse

A proposal on combatting child sexual abuse has been watered down by some EU justice ministers, with others expressing their regret at certain elements of the proposal being removed entirely.

18/12/2024

Europe News

Mayotte faces 'total breakdown of infrastructure' after Cyclone Chido

A catastrophic storm has left Mayotte island in shambles, wrecking the transmission networks that facilitated communication and setting impossible tasks for first responders on rescue missions.

18/12/2024

Europe News

Toxic flame retardants could face sweeping EU ban

A new report from the European Chemicals Agency suggests potentially carcinogenic aromatic brominated flame retardants, ABFRs, could be next in line for wide-ranging restrictions after the ‘forever chemicals’ known as PFAS also raised health concerns.

18/12/2024

World News

France's top court upholds corruption conviction of Nicolas Sarkozy

The French former president, who will have to wear an electronic tag at home for a year, plans to appeal the ruling at the European Court for Human Rights.

18/12/2024

Slovakia

Slovakia's Fico: 'Ukraine will not be invited to join NATO'

Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico has for the second time in as many months made comments against Ukraine joining NATO. He did, however, acknowledge that Russia's invasion had violated international law.

18/12/2024

wellbeing

How to deal with the Christmas Blues and look after your mental health

The festive season is a jolly time for most people. But it's common for some to deal with Christmas-induced depression, anxiety, stress, and isolation.

18/12/2024

Europe News

UK police can seize €3.1m in unpaid tax from Tate brothers, court says

Andrew, 38, and his younger brother Tristan, 36, face prosecution in both Romania and the UK for human trafficking and other alleged crimes.

18/12/2024

Climate

In pictures: The impact of climate change in 2024

With this year expected to break 2023’s global average temperature record, the effects of the warming have upended lives and livelihoods all over the planet.

18/12/2024

Europeans' Stories

How can the European Union tackle ‘brain drain’?

Our reporter Julián López has travelled to Portugal to investigate the reasons behind, and consequences of, brain drain there - and the possible solutions being explored.

18/12/2024

East-West Connect

Kazakhstan's eGov revolution: How digital services are transforming the economy and society

In partnership with MDQ

In this episode of East-West Connect, we explore Kazakhstan's groundbreaking digital transformation, focusing on the Digital Kazakhstan programme, e-government services and the introduction of the Neo Nomad Visa for digital professionals.

18/12/2024

The Road To Green

Invasive alien species: Can Europe win the battle?

In partnership with The European Commission

Have you ever been stung by a tiger mosquito, or worse, an Asian hornet? It is estimated that around 14,000 alien species are present in Europe, introduced either accidentally or deliberately. Approximately one in ten is considered invasive.

18/12/2024

The Road To Green

Is it too late to stop Asian hornets in Europe? 8 questions answered

In partnership with The European Commission

Asian hornets are invading more European countries, spreading fear among beekeepers as they wipe out honeybee populations. How can we fight back?

18/12/2024

World News

Euroviews. Words matter: Changing the language of online fraud

By changing our narrative, we can better support those who have been harmed and hold fraudsters accountable for their crimes, Cyril Gout writes.

18/12/2024

Europe News

Cologne offers night taxi vouchers to help women get home safely

The German city is providing vouchers worth €10 for women to use on night-time taxis, following the lead of several other municipalities in Germany.

18/12/2024

The Exchange

Luxury yachting trends redefining the experience

In partnership with Media City

The yachting industry is on a thrilling journey toward sustainability. New technologies are creating eco-friendly yachts that combine luxury with environmental care.

18/12/2024

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The Antarctic Ice Marathon is the southernmost race in the world

On Friday 13 December, competitors from all over the world took part in the start of the legendary Antarctic Ice Marathon, an extreme challenge that takes place at an altitude of 700 metres.

18/12/2024

Markets

Iranian rial falls to historic low as regional tensions hit currency

The Iranian rial fell to its lowest level in history on Wednesday, losing more than 10% of its value since Donald Trump won the US presidential election in November. The drop signals new challenges for Tehran as it remains locked in the wars raging in the Middle East.

18/12/2024