Myanmar junta says man arrested for anti-election Facebook chat
The junta's statement provided few details about the 58-year-old's alleged offence.
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Rafah crossing will open soon to let Gazans cross into Egypt, COGAT says
Dec 3 (Reuters) - The Rafah crossing will open in the next few days to let Gaza residents cross into Egypt, COGAT, the Israeli military's arm that oversees aid flows, said on Wednesday. The arrangement, which has security clearance from Israel, will be coordinated with Egypt
EU needs 'true single market' to stay competitive, Nobel prize winner Aghion tells Euronews
Europe has overregulated and punishes failure too severely, hindering the next wave of innovation, the French economist said, calling for a "true single market" in an exclusive interview on Euronews' flagship morning show Europe Today.
UK Antarctic Strategy to 2035, next decade Policy Paper
The strategy document sets out the UK's approach to the Antarctic over the next decade, It can be read at,UK Antarctic Strategy to 2035
HK fire disaster a tragedy on many levels
Since the fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on November 26, Hong Kong has been shaken by what is considered one of the most serious fire disasters in decades. As of December 2, it has resulted in 156 deaths, including a firefighter, and 30 people are still missing. All
‘Mr. Men Little Miss’ Movie in the Works From ‘Paddington’ Producers Studiocanal and Heyday (EXCLUSIVE)
Studiocanal and Heyday Films, who last teamed on the hugely successful “Paddington” franchise, are partnering up again on another prestige British family IP with blockbuster potential, “Mr. Men Little Miss.” The two companies are developing a feature film which will bring the
Red Sea Film Festival Chiefs Play Up ‘East Meets West’ Role as Industry Attendance Rises and Saudi Event Embraces Boxing Biopic ‘Giant’
Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea Film Festival opens on Thursday with the Middle East premiere of Rowan Athale’s boxing biopic “Giant,” starring Egyptian-British actor Amir El Masry as iconic British-Yemeni featherweight “Prince” Naseem Hamed and Pierce Brosnan as his trainer, just as
EU opens registration for craft and industrial product names under new geographical indication scheme
From 1 December 2025, Europe's glassblowers, potters, cutlers, jewellers and other makers will be able to register their product names under the EU's new geographical indication (GI) scheme for craft and industrial goods. This marks the first time GI protection, long used for
‘Nothing But Thirty’ Sequel ‘Only Thirty-Five’ in Works at Mediacorp, Linmon Media
Singapore’s Mediacorp has partnered with Chinese production house Linmon Media to produce “Only Thirty-Five,” the sequel to acclaimed contemporary drama “Nothing But Thirty.” The collaboration was formalized at the Asia TV Forum and Market, with support from Singapore’s
Spain overwhelmed by 2.3 million citizenship applications from Franco-era descendants
The Law of Democratic Memory has unleashed an avalanche of applications for Spanish nationality, with more than 1 million files already initiated and another 1.3 million pending processing. Madrid's consular network, with 178 offices worldwide, is facing collapse.
Anwar’s former aide, businessman to face bribery charges: Malaysia’s anti-graft agency
Albert Tei purportedly channelled over US$150,000 to Anwar’s former senior political secretary Shamsul Iskandar Mohd Akin, which was allegedly spent on home renovations, cigars and tailored suits.
‘Wicked: For Good’ Holds U.K.-Ireland Box Office as ‘Zootopia 2’ Pounces Into Second
Universal’s “Wicked: For Good” stayed atop the U.K. and Ireland box office for a second weekend, adding £7.7 million ($10.1 million) and bringing its total to £32 million ($42.2 million), according to Comscore. Disney’s animated sequel “Zootopia 2” bowed in second place with
Google’s self-made AI chips a seismic shift for the industry
For many years, the US company Nvidia shaped the foundations of modern artificial intelligence. Its graphics processing units (GPUs) are a specialized type of computer chip originally designed to handle the processing demands of graphics and animation. But they’re also great
Taiwan cheered, China upset after Trump signs new Taiwan legislation into law
The law says that the US should carry out reviews of contacts with Taiwan no less than once every five years.
Malaysia reviews sodomy law enforcement amid Islamist pressure
This comes as Malaysia experiences a surge in religious conservatism.
India ready to change state-run security app order after outcry
Apple does not plan to comply with the directive, sources have said.
Debris disk gallery shows tell-tale signs of asteroids and comets in distant solar systems
Observations with the instrument SPHERE at ESO's Very Large Telescope have produced an unprecedented gallery of "debris disks" in exoplanetary systems.
European Union and Singapore discuss reinforcing digital co-operation through Digital Partnership Council
The EU and Singapore have held their second Digital Partnership Council meeting in Brussels, reiterating their intention to cooperate across a range of digital areas from Artificial Intelligence (AI) to cybersecurity and beyond. Both sides reaffirmed their intention to enhance
South Korea's Lee praises Trump, hopes US can resume North Korea dialogue
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung also said he felt an apology was due to North Korea over his predecessor's alleged order to send drones and propaganda leaflets across the border.
Chinese start-up’s reusable rocket crash-lands after launch
An “abnormal burn” occurred during the rocket's recovery phase according to Xinhua.
Cold wave grips South Korea with Seoul’s first snow likely on Dec 4
The cold snap is being driven by air colder than minus 35 deg C descending from the north.
Thames Water running out of time to secure rescue 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 hacked for sex video footage, say South Korean police
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 fashion 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.
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
Delhi records 200,000 acute respiratory illness cases amid toxic air
More than 30,000 people with respiratory illnesses had to be hospitalised in Delhi between 2022 and 2024.
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.
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 pendant, which is set with 60 white diamonds and 15 blue sapphires, has yet to be 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