Thames Water running out of time to secure deal as debt swells

As it stands, Thames Water has sufficient cash to make it to the first quarter of next year.

Commission disburses €6.2 billion to support Poland's economic growth and competitiveness, under NextGenerationEU

The European Commission has disbursed €6.2 billion in grants and loans to Poland, marking the third payment under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the centrepiece of NextGenerationEU. On 27 December 2024, Poland submitted to the Commission its third payment request

Forest fires: Greece pinpoints high risk areas with new data-rich map

The new map will allow better preparation for and prevention of wildfires.

Malaysian authorities announce deep-sea search for MH370 will resume 30 December

According to a statement from the transport ministry, a US-based firm will search intermittently from 30 December for a total of 55 days in targeted areas believed to have the highest likelihood of finding the missing aircraft.

120,000 home cameras were hacked for sexual videos, South Korean police say

Four people were arrested over the hacking of 120,000 home security cameras in South Korea.

Laurence Fishburne Has Sore Memories of ‘The Matrix’: ‘I Was in Pain All the Time’

Laurence Fishburne has plenty of sore memories from his time in “The Matrix.” “We were essentially the first Western actors to work in the Hong Kong style,” he says of himself and co-stars Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss. “And so [martial arts choreographer] Yuen Woo-ping was

Italian luxury giant Prada buys Versace – at a discount

The $1.38bn (£1.04bn) deal between the two Italian fashion giants is well below the roughly $2bn Versace was sold for in 2018.

Israel says remains Hamas handed over on Tuesday are not those of a Gaza hostage

JERUSALEM, Dec 3 - Israeli forensic services concluded that remains handed over by Hamas on Tuesday were not those of the last two hostages in Gaza, the office of Israel's prime minister said.

South Korea's Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue

SEOUL, Dec 3 - South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Wednesday that he had found it \"interesting and entertaining\" speaking with Donald Trump during recent meetings and remained hopeful that the U.S. leader could persuade North Korea to resume dialogue.

A decade of climate court cases: How legal battles are holding governments and polluters accountable

A surge in climate litigation over the last decade has forced governments and big companies to act.

Commission seeks input to shape Europe's future climate resilience

The European Commission has launched a public consultation on climate resilience, inviting citizens, businesses, regional authorities, civil society and all stakeholders to share their views and perspectives on how Europe can better prepare for and respond to climate change.

Red Sea Competition Film ‘Sink’ Debuts Trailer as Director Discusses Mental Health, Motherhood and Defying Western Tropes (EXCLUSIVE)

Jordanian filmmaker Zain Duraie arrives at this year’s Red Sea Film Festival with her first feature “Sink” (“Gharaq”), a deeply personal drama screening in competition. The film, which traces a mother’s increasing desperation as her teenage son slips into mental illness, marks

China's LandSpace fails to complete reusable rocket test

A Chinese reusable orbital rocket, if successfully brought to market, would accelerate Beijing's growth in space, allowing for a quicker cadence of missions and lower launch costs.

A week after Hong Kong's deadly fire, some residents return for belongings

Europe Today: Former EU top diplomat Mogherini held in fraud probe, Ukraine, NATO and greenwashing

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme, Europe Today, at 8 am Brussels time. In just 15 minutes, we get you up to speed on the biggest news taking place across the continent.

Malaysian superstar Erra Fazira set to marry entrepreneur boyfriend on Dec 12

Erra Fazira revealed her wedding plans during a press conference for the remake of her iconic song, Cinta Abadi, on Tuesday (Dec 2).

Man charged with theft over claims he swallowed $19k Fabergé egg

The egg, which is set with 60 white diamonds and 15 blue sapphires, has not yet been recovered.

Thailand lifts decades-old ban on afternoon alcohol sales in trial

The eased rules permit sales from 11am to midnight during the trial while a committee studies its impacts.

Washington and New Delhi keep talking past each other

Washington and New Delhi are talking past each other in the mistaken belief that they have shared vital national interests with respect to the so-called Indo-Pacific Region (IPR) that are increasingly threatened by Beijing. The term Indo-Pacific is misleading as it suggests

Tokyo police officer’s links to seedy criminal group revealed after arrest

He allegedly informed the group about monitoring cameras installed at locations connected to them.

Commission boosts energy interconnectivity across Europe and beyond by supporting 235 cross-border projects

The Commission has granted status to 235 cross-border energy projects as Projects of Common Interest (PCIs) and Projects of Mutual Interest (PMIs). The project will be eligible to apply for funding from the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) and will benefit from expedited

Food bank 'braced' for another difficult winter

The food bank's plea for donations comes as figures showed rising demand across the West Midlands.

Hundreds of roe deer rescued from Siberian frozen lakes

More than 300 roe deer were rescued from frozen lakes in Russia's Novosibirsk region after early migration left the animals stranded on icy surfaces.

Jimmy Kimmel Roasts Trump Appearing to Fight Off Sleep During Viral Cabinet Meeting

The president has raged against reports that he is showing “signs of fatigue”

Sri Lanka counts cyclone cost as death toll hits 465

Sri Lankan authorities said they would need around US$7 billion to rebuild homes, industries and roads destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah.

A week after Hong Kong’s deadly fire, some residents return for belongings

All residents of the Wang Fuk Court complex, numbering over 4,000, were displaced.

Crisis looms in Israel over ultra-Orthodox conscription bill

Lawmakers are considering a draft bill to end the exemption granted to ultra-Orthodox men enrolled in full-time religious study.

Tesla privately warned UK that weakening EV rules would hit sales

Elon Musk-owned electric carmaker also called for support for the secondhand market, documents reveal Business live – latest updates Tesla privately warned the UK government that weakening electric vehicle rules would hit battery car sales and risk the country missing its

Which countries use phones and smartwatches most for shopping?

The world of payments is fast evolving as banks seek to improve customer experience. The prevalence of mobile transactions continues to rise, although adoption rates differ across Europe.

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How to keep healthy and safe through the holiday season, according to experts

As the festive season begins, health officials across Europe share tips to stay safe amid the revelry.

Romani-Bosnia artist wins top cultural prize

A Romani-Bosnian artist who seeks to empower Roma communities through both her cultural and social work has won a top cultural prize. The Tajsa Roma Cultural Heritage Prize is awarded every two years to celebrate Roma individuals who “strengthen, preserve, and renew” Roma

Russia says US talks on Ukraine ‘constructive’ but work remains signalling no compromise

Putin’s aide said that “so far, a compromise hasn’t been found” on the issue of territories, without which, he said, the Kremlin sees “no resolution to the crisis.”

From Premium Polos to the Latest Smart Gadgets, These are the Best Gifts for Golfers this Year

Shopping for a golfer can feel oddly high-stakes. They have opinions about everything — clubs, tees, gloves, even ball markers — which makes it tough to know what will actually be a hit. And if you’re not a golfer yourself, the jargon alone can feel like trying to decipher a

‘Highly traumatised’: Hong Kong presses ahead with elections after deadly fire

City officials said they would organise shuttle buses for affected residents to vote.

'Highly traumatised': Hong Kong presses ahead with elections after deadly fire

HONG KONG, Dec 3 - Hong Kong's government will press ahead with a \"patriots only\" legislative election scheduled for Sunday, despite doubts over turnout from a local population still reeling from the Chinese-run city's deadliest fire in decades that has killed at least 156

Taiwan says China sometimes stages mock attacks on foreign navy ships in strait

China says it alone exercises sovereignty and jurisdiction over the major trade route.

Trump says he doesn’t want Somalis in the US, urges them to go back to fix their homeland

According to US media reports, the Trump administration has instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to target undocumented Somali immigrants in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota.

Search for long-missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 to resume

The Boeing 777 with 239 people on board vanished in 2014 in one of the greatest aviation mysteries.

Frustration in Indonesia as flood survivors await aid

The death toll from catastrophic flooding and landslides across Southeast Asia has topped 1,300.

What we know about Malaysia’s missing MH370 plane, as fresh search to start 11 years after disappearance

Dec 3 - The disappearance nearly 12 years ago of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 with 239 people on board remains one of the world's greatest aviation mysteries.

South Korea shouldn't take sides in China, Japan spat: President

George Clooney ‘Annoyed’ He Lost ‘Thelma & Louise’ Role to ‘Motherf—er’ Brad Pitt: ‘I Didn’t Watch’ That Movie ‘For Years’

George Clooney told The Sunday Times that he’s still upset about losing the role of J.D. in Ridley Scott’s 1991 film “Thelma & Louise” to longtime friend and collaborator Brad Pitt. “I got to the final test for a role in ‘Thelma & Louise.’ And, motherfucker, Brad got it,”

Reuse and return schemes could help eliminate plastic pollution in 15 years – report

Pew Charitable Trusts finds plastic pollution will more than double globally by 2040 unless action taken The 66m tonnes of pollution from plastic packaging that enters the global environment each year could be almost eliminated by 2040 primarily by reuse and return schemes,