Iraq freezes funds of Hezbollah and Houthis, official gazette says

BAGHDAD, Dec 4 - Iraq will freeze the money of Iran-backed armed groups, including Lebanon's Hezbollah and Yemen's Houthis, the official gazette said.

Turkey building a sub as it ramps up homemade defence industry

ANKARA, Dec 4 - Turkey's defence ministry said on Thursday construction work had started on its first indigenous submarine (MILDEN), adding that Ankara had also completed its first sale of a corvette warship to a NATO ally by inking an agreement with Romania.

Ukraine, trade, pandas: What China's Xi and France's Macron discussed in Beijing

China said it is open to importing more high-quality goods from France while urging a "fair, conducive environment" for Chinese businesses in the European nation.

Quantum risk is the next boardroom reckoning

The corporate world has faced its share of existential shocks: Y2K, the collapse of trust in TLS/SSL cryptographic protocols and the stringent enforcement of the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Each was initially dismissed as a distant technical

George Orwell’s Six Rules for Writing Clear and Tight Prose

Image via Wikimedia Commons Most everyone who knows the work of George Orwell knows his 1946 essay “Politics and the English Language” (published here), in which he rails against careless, confusing, and unclear prose. “Our civilization is decadent,” he argues, “and our

Israel awaits return of last hostage remains from Gaza

Israel awaited the return of the last hostage remains held by Palestinian militants in Gaza, as the military said on Thursday that those of a Thai national had been identified after they were handed over. Under the first phase of the US-brokered ceasefire between Israel and

‘A Sad and Beautiful World’ Review: Evocative Romance Spans Three Decades Against the Backdrop of a Country in Constant Crisis

Born on the same day in the same Beirut hospital just a minute apart, while war raged outside, the lovers in “A Sad and Beautiful World” were seemingly destined to fall for each other, and the universe conspires more than once to make it so. For his evocative and wistful

The 'added value of ethical banks'

European ethical banks strengthen the social economy, maintain high credit quality and support social and community projects, a conference in the EU parliament (1 December) has been told. The meeting discussed the findings of the 8th Report on Ethical Finance in Europe,

Putin says Russia will take all of Ukraine's Donbas region militarily or otherwise

MOSCOW, Dec 4 - President Vladimir Putin said in an interview published on Thursday that Russia would take full control of Ukraine's Donbas region by force unless Ukrainian forces withdraw, something Kyiv has flatly rejected.

Scientists capture flu viruses surfing into human cells in real time

Scientists have captured a never-before-seen, high-resolution look at influenza’s stealthy invasion of human cells, revealing that the cells aren’t just helpless victims. Using a groundbreaking imaging technique, researchers discovered that our cells actually reach out and

Aid workers stand trial in Greece on migrant smuggling charges

ATHENS, Dec 4 - Two dozen aid workers went on trial in Greece on Thursday on charges including migrant smuggling, in a case that rights groups have dismissed as a baseless attempt to outlaw aid for refugees heading to Europe.

Seoul says six nationals held in North Korea, vows to help them

Rain forecasts raise fears in flood-hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka

The Indonesian weather agency warned that some provinces in Sumatra would see moderate to heavy rain.

ADB, World Bank launch Pacific islands projects under new cofinancing model

MANILA, Dec 4 - The Asian Development Bank and the World Bank on Thursday launched two Pacific islands projects under a first-of-its-kind cofinancing model that aims to streamline processes and speed up delivery.

New Housing in Europe publication out now

Eurostat has released the 2025 edition of the interactive publication Housing in Europe, offering statistical insights into housing trends across Europe. The publication presents latest data on various aspects of housing, including types, ownership, size, quality and

Magnitude 6.0 earthquake strikes China’s Xinjiang region

The earthquake struck at 3.44pm local time, with the epicentre at a depth of 10km.

Trust in EU ‘needs to be defended’ amid Mogherini fraud probe, Commission VP tells Euronews

European Commission Vice-President Roxana Mînzatu told Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today that she was "absolutely shocked" at news that the EU’s former foreign policy chief had been formally accused in an ongoing fraud investigation involving the EU’s External

Doctor who sold ketamine to 'Friends' star Matthew Perry gets 2 1/2 years in prison

Dr. Salvador Plasencia was the first of five people to face justice over the actor's 2023 death in the hot tub of his Los Angeles home. Plasencia was ordered to serve 30 months in prison for supplying ketamine to the actor, who had well-documented struggles with addiction.

Deep-sea mining: Norway halts controversial practice until 2029

Norway’s newly elected government has delayed issuing deep-sea mining licenses in the Arctic.

Japan stiffens defence resolve to protect long-term interests amid row with China

The public backs PM Sanae Takaichi's moves to make Japan more militarily formidable.

Cold-water swimming in Croatia’s Opatija grows as a winter wellness tradition

Cold-water swimming on Croatia’s Adriatic coast is attracting increasing interest as Opatija strengthens its long-standing reputation for health and wellness tourism.

Netflix’s ‘The Abandons’ Stars Gillian Anderson and Lena Headey in a Half-Hearted, Oddly Thin Revisionist Western: TV Review

It’s so common these days for TV shows to bloat themselves beyond all reason — more than three years later, I think I’m still watching the Season 4 finale of “Stranger Things” — that it feels ungrateful to complain about the opposite problem. But then you get a series like “The

Online shopping from 22% to 91% across EU regions

In 2024, there were 23 EU regions at level 2 of the nomenclature of territorial units for statistics (NUTS 2) where at least 80% of the population aged 16 to 74 years ordered goods or services over the internet in the 3 months preceding the survey. Approximately half of these

Porn company fined £1m over inadequate age checks

The penalty imposed on AVS Group Ltd is the biggest handed out so far under the Online Safety Act.

‘Man Finds Tape’ Review: A Found-Footage Angle Both Complicates and Hobbles Intriguing Horror Debut

Though not a Pentecostal horror movie, “Man Finds Tape” does feature both sermonizing and snake-handling (of a sort). The tie between those two elements is murky, however, as is much else about this first feature by writer-directors Peter Hall and Paul Gandersman. They’ve got

Allowance strategy: When and how much to invest for children

There’s no time like the present when it comes to investing in the future of our loved ones, but what’s the most effective strategy to get the most out of your child’s Junior ISA? Junior ISA savings and investments are booming in the United Kingdom, and the 2023/24 tax year

Russia’s media regulator blocks Roblox for ‘justifying terrorism’ and spreading LGBT content

Roblox allows users to play games, chat, and interact with millions of other people online as they roam a virtual world.

Eurovision members debate call to boycott Israel

Israel's participation in the Eurovision Song Contest will be debated at a two-day meeting of member broadcasters in Geneva starting Thursday, following calls to exclude the country over its Gaza war tactics. Countries including Iceland, Ireland, Spain and the Netherlands, have

25% of fatal work accidents happened in public areas

In 2023, there were 3,298 fatal accidents and 2.82 million non-fatal accidents at work in the EU. The highest share of fatal work accidents in the EU was registered in public areas (25.0%; 825 fatal accidents), followed by industrial sites (19.8%; 654), construction sites,

Energy grid investment of £28bn to push up household bills

Ofgem says the investment will help lower reliance on imported gas and make wholesale energy cheaper.

OpenAI awards millions to nonprofits under new foundation structure

OpenAI was formed as a nonprofit in 2015 but then incorporated a for-profit subsidiary that has grown to be one of the most valuable start-ups in the world.

Engineered imperfections supercharge graphene’s power

Researchers have discovered a new way to grow graphene that deliberately adds structural defects to enhance its usefulness in electronics, sensors, catalysts, and more. Using a specially shaped molecule called azupyrene, scientists can produce graphene films rich in beneficial

Europe accuses Putin of feigning interest in peace after Ukraine talks with US envoys

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha urged Putin to “stop wasting the world’s time,” while the UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper called on the Russian leader to “end the bluster and the bloodshed and be ready to come to the table and to support a just and lasting peace”.

‘Demon Slayer,’ ‘Cyberpunk: Edgerunners’ Lead Data Showing Anime Is Asia Pacific’s Most Underused Growth Engine

Anime stands out as the most underused growth engine for streaming platforms across Asia-Pacific, according to new Ampere Analysis data unveiled at Singapore’s Asia TV Forum and Market, where titles such as “Demon Slayer” and “Cyberpunk: Edgerunners” anchor a widening gap

Macron welcomed in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and the war in Ukraine

French president Emmanuel Macron was welcomed in Beijing by Chinese president Xi Jinping for discussions focused on trade relations and the conflict in Ukraine.

Commission evaluates unfair trading practices rules to strengthen farmers' position in the agri-food chain

The European Commission published a report summarizing the main findings of the evaluation of the Directive on unfair trading practices (UTPs) in the agricultural and food supply chain. The report confirms that the existing rules contribute to a more equitable and balanced

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Trump to host signing of peace deal between leaders of DR Congo and Rwanda

The US president hopes that a peace deal will pave the way for greater American investment in the resource-rich region.

Europe Today: NATO meeting, European job quality, Macron in China and Eurovision Song Contest

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.

Turkey told Russia, Ukraine to keep energy infrastructure out of war, minister says

By Can Sezer ISTANBUL, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Turkey is telling Russia, Ukraine, and all other parties to keep energy infrastructure out of their conflict and wants energy flows to continue uninterrupted, Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said after a series of attacks off

China to provide $100 million humanitarian aid for Gaza, Xi says

BEIJING, Dec 4 (Reuters) - China will provide $100 million in aid to the Palestinians to help alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and support reconstruction efforts, President Xi Jinping said on Thursday. Xi was speaking at a joint press conference with French President

China massing military ships across region in show of maritime force, sources say

TAIPEI, Dec 4 - China is deploying a large number of naval and coast guard vessels across East Asian waters, at one point more than 100, in the largest maritime show of force to date, according to four sources and intelligence reports reviewed by Reuters.

Labour mobility, reframed: Uzbekistan’s new model for managed migration

With 2 million citizens abroad and €13.9 billion in remittances, Uzbekistan is expanding regulated labour migration, training workers for rising demand in Europe and Asia.

Why the soft drinks sector matters: 3 facts Europe should know

The soft drinks sector is much more than the wide range of refreshing beverages it provides and the great moments of responsible enjoyment that it helps create.

Could the super-rich be cloning themselves? And why would they?

Nearly three decades since the remarkable cloning of Dolly the sheep, it has all gone quiet on the human cloning front. Michael Le Page wonders what's happening behind the scenes

European Union and Lebanon sign agreement on judicial cooperation

Democracy, Justice, the Rule of Law, and Consumer Protection Commissioner Michael McGrath (pictured), and the Minister of Justice of Lebanon, Adel Nassar, have signed an international agreement on judicial cooperation in criminal matters between the European Union Agency for