Archives for 15/11/2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warned German Chancellor Olaf Scholz that his phone call to the Russian president on Friday would only serve to make Vladimir Putin feel less isolated. Scholz spoke with Putin for the first time in nearly two years, informing Zelenskyy in advance of his intention to call the Russian leader.Ukrainian media, citing an undisclosed Presidential Office … [Read more...]

Demonstrators in Abkhazia stormed government buildings to oppose a proposal allowing Russians to buy property, fearing it would inflate prices and increase Moscow’s influence. Thousands of protesters opposing a proposal that would allow Russians to buy property in Abkhazia, a Russian-backed separatist region of Georgia, stormed the parliament and presidential offices on Friday.Opponents of the … [Read more...]

Updated: 15/11/2024 - 21:31 GMT+1 The 73rd Miss Universe Preliminary Competition was held in Mexico City, featuring contestants from 125 countries. The 73rd Miss Universe Preliminary Competition was held in Mexico City, featuring contestants from 125 countries.The participants dazzled the audience in the swimsuit round and celebrated … [Read more...]

This article was originally published in Italian Italian Foreign Minister Tajani condemned the incident as "unacceptable" during a call with his Israeli counterpart, urging a thorough investigation and accountability. An Israeli artillery shell struck the gym of a UNIFIL base in Shama, southern Lebanon, without detonating, with preliminary reports indicating it was an … [Read more...]

A letter signed by global leaders and renowned climate scientists calls for reform of the COP process. On its fifth day, COP29 hosted a high-level panel on climate and peace.It is the debate around the need to reform the COP process, however, which has very much taken centre stage in Baku. In an open letter published on Friday, more than 20 experts including former UN Secretary-General Ban … [Read more...]

In this episode of Spotlight, we explore how Hong Kong's family offices are influencing art, investment and philanthropy, driving the city's evolution as a global hub for wealth and cultural heritage. With over 3,000 family offices in operation, Hong Kong has become a hub where financial legacies meet the arts.Here, art is not just a commodity - it's a means of preserving identity and creating … [Read more...]

Updated: 15/11/2024 - 18:31 GMT+1 Israeli airstrikes hit neighbourhoods in the southern suburbs of Beirut and near the city centre on Friday, destroying buildings in Burj Barajneh and Tayouneh. Israeli airstrikes hit neighbourhoods in the southern suburbs of Beirut and near the city centre on Friday, destroying buildings in Burj … [Read more...]

The Council of Europe's new Commissioner for Human Rights warned that failing to defend Ukraine would be an "existential loss" to Europe at this year’s Web Summit tech event. Just six months into his role as the Council of Europe's new Commissioner for Human Rights, Michael O'Flaherty's in-tray is piling up."The issues are enormous. The key is to prioritise, make choices. And so I'm focusing … [Read more...]

Former US vice-president now climate campaigner Al Gore said it is 'absurd' that the presidency of the UN climate talks is being repeatedly handed to petrostates, in an exclusive interview with Euronews. “I think the process should be reformed,” Gore said of the COP summit process in an exclusive interview with Euronews in the Azerbaijani capital Baku.“I think it's absurd to have, for … [Read more...]

This article was originally published in Italian At least 15 police officers were injured on Friday during violent clashes in Turin with students protesting against Italy's far-right government led by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. A day of unrest unfolded in Turin as more than 200 students took to the streets for a 'No Meloni Day' protest against Italian Prime Minister Giorgia … [Read more...]

The boxing match between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul has sparked intense debate: is it just a cash-grab spectacle designed for entertainment, or is it a must-watch showdown. In the early hours of Saturday morning across Europe, an incredibly bizarre but highly anticipated boxing match between the legendary fighter Mike Tyson and online influencer-turned pugilist Jake Paul is taking place in … [Read more...]

Updated: 15/11/2024 - 18:13 GMT+1 The treaty, which guaranteed Maori tribes land rights and protection in exchange for ceding governance to the British Crown, is at the centre of the debate. The bill proposes extending these special rights to all citizens, sparking anger among Maori communities. The treaty, which guaranteed Maori … [Read more...]

EU prosecutors are investigating eight individuals and two companies in Croatia over alleged bribery, abuse of authority and money laundering. Croatia's Prime Minister Andrej Plenković has fired Health Minister Vili Beroš after he was arrested on suspicion of corruption as part of a European Union investigation.Eight individuals — including Beroš and the directors of two hospitals in the … [Read more...]

Top News Stories Today Updated: 15/11/2024 - 18:00 GMT+1 Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. ...More Appeared first on: euronews.com … [Read more...]

The case opposing the New York Times and the EU Commission over its failure to disclose text messages between president Ursula von der Leyen and Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla about COVID-19 vaccine contracts has entered the hearing phase. A pivotal legal case between The New York Times and the European Commission heard in Luxembourg on Friday could set a new benchmark for public access to EU … [Read more...]

This article was originally published in French Political tensions stemming from France's support for Armenia and its accusations against Baku resurfaced at the COP29 climate summit. But what is driving the ongoing tension between the two sides? COP29 climate summit opened with a diplomatic incident in Azerbaijan, where host President Ilham Aliyev sparked tensions with France by … [Read more...]

Three European countries are especially reliant on fossil gas for electricity generation - Italy, the UK and Germany. Increasing gas power across Europe threatens to undermine climate commitments and lock in fossil fuels for decades, a new report has found. The briefing from campaign group Beyond Fossil Fuels reveals that in total, European nations plan to add 80 GW of new gas-fired power … [Read more...]

2024 has broken records: the hottest day, the hottest year and the hottest decade on record. Join us live from our headquarters in Brussels on 19 November and ask your questions as we analyse how Europe is coping. From devastating floods in Spain to parching droughts in Sicily, from the rapidly melting Alps to waterlogged fields in France, Europe's climate challenges are intensifying. Everyone … [Read more...]

In a wide-ranging interview with Euronews in Brussel, UNRWA Gaza director Scott Anderson drew a devastating picture of the situation in the Palestinian territory, underlining acute food shortages. Without swift action, a full-blown man-made famine could afflict life in Gaza, he claimed. For the people in the Gaza strip, it’s a humanitarian disaster that could easily get worse, said Scott … [Read more...]

New flight tracking data adds to a dubious atmosphere around the climate summit, held in the oil-rich state of Azerbaijan. Private jets aren’t the best look for attendees of a conference designed to curb climate change, but once again they’ve proved a popular mode of travel to COP29.According to data from plane tracking website FlightRadar24, 65 private jets landed in Baku in the week to … [Read more...]

This article was originally published in German For the first time in two years, the German chancellor directly spoke with the Russian president. German Chancellor Olaf Scholz spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone for the first time in two years on Friday.During the conversation, Scholz condemned Russia's war in Ukraine, calling on Putin to end the war and … [Read more...]

Diplomats in Brussels have received "convincing" evidence showing Russia has built a factory in China to produce lethal drones. The European Union is growing increasingly convinced that Russia is producing lethal drones in China to prop up the invasion of Ukraine, raising fresh questions on how far Beijing is willing to risk to abide by its "no-limits partnership" with Moscow.The mounting … [Read more...]

X failed to stop the spread of a pro-Russia video impersonating Reporters Without Borders, the NGO said. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has announced that it is pressing charges against the social media platform X over the dissemination of fake news and identity theft, according to a statement published this week. The nonprofit’s legal action comes after a fake video was spread by … [Read more...]