Coldplay, U2 and Ed Sheeran top Pollstar's most popular touring artists of the new millennium
Concert trade publication Pollstar recently published a report titled “Most Popular Touring Artists of the Millennium” - and the results may surprise you.
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Ben & Jerry's brand could be destroyed, says co-founder
Ben Cohen was speaking about his concerns for the independence of Ben & Jerry's board.
EU grants access to funding for the Republic of Serbia under the EU4Health programme
The EU will sign an agreement associating the Republic of Serbia to the EU4Health programme. The Agreement will enable the health authorities and the wider health community from Serbia to benefit from EU funding opportunities under the programme, on an equal footing with EU
Imran Perretta’s Venice Award Winner ‘Ish’ Acquired by BFI Distribution for U.K., Ireland Release (EXCLUSIVE)
BFI Distribution has acquired U.K.-Ireland theatrical rights to Imran Perretta’s debut “Ish,” which premiered earlier this year in Venice’s Critics’ Week, where it won the Audience Award, before going on to compete for the Sutherland Award at the BFI London Film Festival.
Chinese court orders Malaysian Airlines to pay damages to families in MH370 case
Flight MH370 vanished on 8 March 2014 while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing with 239 people aboard, including 227 passengers — most of them Chinese — and 12 crew members.
French man facing death in Malaysia drug trial to hear fate soon
French national Tom Felix has denied all charges since police arrested him in 2023.
Kate Winslet Says Eminem Asked Her to ‘Shave His Bottom’ During ‘SNL’ Appearance
The Titanic actress hosted the sketch show in 2004 to promote her film Finding Neverland
Japanese police release US playwright Jeremy O. Harris after drug arrest
TOKYO, Dec 9 - American actor and playwright Jeremy O. Harris was released from custody in Japan on Monday after his arrest last month on suspicion of attempting to smuggle drugs into the country, a police spokesperson said.
Philippines freezes two lawmakers’ assets as graft probe widens
The freeze order covers the assets of Congressman Eric Yap and his brother Edvic Yap.
UK households bin 168m Christmas lights and ‘fast tech’ items a year
Consumers spent £1.7bn on festive lighting last year and much of it is treated as disposable UK households have thrown away an estimated 168m light-up Christmas items and other “fast-tech” gifts over the past year, a study suggests. The research by the non-profit group Material
Black hole ejects matter at 20% light speed in sun-like magnetic event
An international team of astronomers, led by SRON, has observed a sudden outburst of matter near the supermassive black hole NGC 3783 at speeds reaching up to 20% of the speed of light. During a 10-day observation, mainly with the XRISM space telescope, the researchers
EU and Qatar launch Strategic Partnership negotiations
On 6 December, the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security/Vice-President of the European Commission, Kaja Kallas, and the Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Qatar, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani met in Doha to
India’s biggest labour law shake-up in decades puts unions, businesses on edge
The country’s manufacturing sector has welcomed the reforms, however, saying that clearer rules will attract more investment.
Why are Thailand and Cambodia fighting at the border?
The roots of the South East Asian neighbours' dispute go back more than a century.
Africa: Global Atrocity Risks Rising, Warns New UN Adviser On Genocide Prevention
[UN News] The world is witnessing an alarming erosion of respect for international law, with conflicts increasingly targeting civilians and heightening the risk of atrocity crimes, warns the United Nations' newly appointed Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide.
South Korea scrambles fighter jets as Chinese, Russian warplanes enter air defence zone
There was no breach of South Korea's territorial airspace, the country's Joint Chiefs of Staff said.
Jimmy Kimmel Responds to Trump Calling Him a ‘Horrible’ Host: ‘I’m Starting to Think He Might Have a Crush on Me’
"He is really fixated," the late-night host acknowledged of his ongoing feud with the president
South Korea’s president begins move back to historic Blue House
The moving process began on Dec 8 and will be wrapped up by Christmas.
Owners fled India after Goa nightclub blaze killed 25, police say
The blaze was likely triggered by “electrical firecrackers”, according to investigators.
Thai sports body to probe SEA Games’ Cambodian athletes’ jackets showing casino logo
The NagaWorld logo appeared on the jackets worn by Cambodian athletes.
India orders crisis-hit IndiGo to cut flights by 5%
India's aviation regulator told IndiGo to submit a revised schedule by Dec 10.
Commission disburses the final amounts of the EU Solidarity Fund to Austria and Poland to recover from flood and an advance payment to Cyprus for the wildfires
The European Commission has finalized the disbursement of €108 million from the EU Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to support Poland and Austria in their recovery efforts following devastating floods in autumn 2024. Simultaneously, the Commission advanced a payment of €2.3 million to
Nobels are a family affair as chefs cook up lavish banquet
STOCKHOLM, Dec 9 - In a bustling kitchen at Stockholm's city hall, chefs have gathered to prepare an intricate dinner with a secret menu - and a family twist - for the scientists and royalty converging at the Nobel Prize banquet in Sweden this week.
Archaeologists find 2,000-year-old party boat off Alexandria
The 1st-century luxury vessel matches the description given by the Greek historian Strabo, who visited the city of Alexandria between 29 and 25 BC.
Trump's pivot on Nvidia chips gives China a leg up over the U.S. in AI race, analysts say
In the hours after U.S. President Donald Trump said Nvidia can sell a more advanced chip to China, several analysts said the move would give Beijing
Africa: Africa Faces Rising Outbreaks of Cholera, Mpox, Marburg - CDC Warns
[Vanguard] Africa is grappling with increasing public health threats amid overstretched resources and persistent gaps in preparedness, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has said.
Cyclone Ditwah to delay Sri Lanka’s fragile recovery, worsen poverty
Officials warned the bill to rebuild could soar to US$7 billion (S$9.08 billion).
Cyclone Ditwah to delay Sri Lanka's fragile recovery, worsen poverty
COLOMBO, Dec 9 - Sri Lanka's fragile economic recovery will be delayed as Cyclone Ditwah's devastation of homes, roads and vital crops pushes more families into poverty, with officials warning the bill to rebuild could soar to $7 billion.
Italy’s La Dolce Vita train adds a New Year’s Eve trip with Brunello tastings and a party onboard
The three-day experience comes with a price tag to match its exclusivity, starting at €11,280 per passenger.
Deep-sea mining tests impact more than a third of seabed animals, landmark study warns
A five-year-long investigation into how deep-sea mining impacts biodiversity has finally been published.
Meta commits to give EU users choice on personalised ads under DMA
The European Commission acknowledges Meta's undertaking to offer users in the EU an alternative choice of Facebook and Instagram services that would show them less personalized ads, to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This is the first time that such a choice is
This rare bone finally settles the Nanotyrannus mystery
Scientists have confirmed that Nanotyrannus was a mature species, not a young T. rex. A microscopic look at its hyoid bone provided the key evidence, matching growth signals seen in known T. rex specimens. This discovery suggests a richer, more competitive tyrannosaur ecosystem
Europe Today: EU economy Commissioner Dombrovskis reacts to President Trump’s new security strategy
Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.
Syrians mark first anniversary of Assad’s ousting with nationwide celebrations
Syrians held nationwide gatherings to mark the first anniversary of Bashar Assad’s removal.
Cash-strapped Francis Ford Coppola sells unique F.P Journe watch for $10.8 million
Hollywood legendary director Francis Ford Coppola has slightly eased his financial woes by selling his unique F.P Journe FFC prototype wristwatch for a record $10.8 million at an auction in New York. The luxury timepiece was one of seven watches being sold by the Oscar-winning
Russia's top general says army is advancing in Ukraine and targeting Myrnohrad
MOSCOW, Dec 9 - Russia's top general, Valery Gerasimov, said on Tuesday that Moscow's forces were advancing along the entire front line in Ukraine and were targeting surrounded Ukrainian troops in the town of Myrnohrad.
Honduras seeks arrest of ex-President Hernández after Trump pardon
Honduras' attorney general said Monday that he had ordered Honduran authorities and asked Interpol to execute a 2023 arrest order for Juan Orlando Hernández, pardoned by U.S. President Donald Trump.
Commission launches major package to fully integrate EU financial markets
The European Commission has adopted a comprehensive package of measures designed to remove barriers and unlock the full potential of the EU single market for financial services. This package is a central component of the Savings and Investments Union (SIU) strategy, aiming to
AI tools transform Christmas gifting as shoppers turn to chatbots
Shopper are increasingly using chatbots for their hard-to-buy-for family and friends, with implications for bargain hunters and businesses.
Wood-burning stoves face new restrictions in the U.K.—but a loophole from Britain's smog years is fueling the problem
Wood-burning stoves are booming in the UK, a cozy response to high energy prices and cost of living pressures. But this comes with a hidden cost.
Jon Stewart Rips Trump’s ‘Made Up’ FIFA Peace Prize Amid Escalating Venezuela Tensions
FIFA President Gianni Infantino presented Trump with the inaugural prize on Friday
Major Japan quake injures 30, damages roads
The Japan Meteorological Agency said the magnitude 7.5 quake raised the chances of similar or larger tremors in the coming days.
'Second home' pub opens as a warm space
Newport pub opens as a warm space after customers say its cheaper to be in pub than heat home
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A historic year for gold: Could prices climb higher in 2026?
Gold soared over 60% in 2025, driven by geopolitical risks, rate cuts, and central bank demand. Many experts see further upside in 2026, with gold's role as a safe-haven asset still firmly intact.
Only 6 countries have nuclear submarines. Does Europe need more?
A defence expert weighs in on whether Europe needs more nuclear-powered submarines amid growing tensions with Russia.
How keeping down borrowing costs for mortgages and other loans is built into the Fed's 'dual mandate'
What's the point of monetary policy?
