Tokyo’s centuries-old Tori-no-ichi festival attracts visitors to Ootori Shrine
Tokyo’s annual Tori-no-ichi festival attracted large crowds at Ootori Shrine on Monday, with visitors buying traditional kumade rakes believed to bring prosperity.
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Palestinian minister calls on Israel to release $4 billion of tax revenues
Euronews spoke with Estephan Salameh, Palestinian Minister of Planning and International Cooperation, on the sidelines of the Palestine Donor Group conference in Brussels.
Germany opens Christmas markets with tighter security measures
Germany’s 2025 Christmas markets open under tighter security after past attacks, with barriers and extra patrols in place as crowds return to stalls and rides.
Belgian airports to be hit by 'major disruption' amid austerity strike
Three days of industrial action are set to affect public services and transport across the country.
Severe weather causes casualties and evacuations in Albania and Greece
Torrential rain in Albania has killed a 75-year-old and evacuated hundreds due to flooding. Severe weather has also hit Greece, causing widespread damage.
Watch the video: Russian frozen assets — what's next?
"You don't have the cards" — that is what US President Donald Trump told his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier this year. But Brussels thought it held an ace: the frozen Russian assets. Now, the 28-point US peace plan has called out Europe’s hand.
Italian court removes children from family living off-grid, father calls it 'injustice'
An Anglo-Australian family's three children were moved to an educational community after social services deemed their forest lifestyle in Palmoli unsafe.
US to cut steel tariffs only if EU agrees to soften digital rules enforcement in return
The US pushes for softer digital rules enforcement in exchange for tariff relief to the Europeans after Brussels meeting with Greer and Lutnick.
COP11 delivers incremental wins, but remains weak on new nicotine products
The FCTC (Framework Convention on Tobacco Control) secretariat says that the week-long discussions resulted in decisions on: tobacco control and the environment; increasing resources for tobacco control; forward-looking tobacco control measures; and issues relating to the
Latest news bulletin | November 24th, 2025 – Evening
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 24th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Zelenskyy may visit US this week as Trump suggests 'big progress' made
Ukraine’s president could travel to the US this week for more substantial negotiations with Donald Trump following the US-Ukraine talks in Geneva on Sunday.
Belgium reaches budget deal as nationwide strikes continue despite agreement
The coalition government's breakthrough on Monday came after a marathon 20 hours of talks.
US to designate alleged Maduro-led Venezuelan cartel a terrorist organisation
In 2020, near the end of US President Donald Trump’s first term, Washington sanctioned Maduro and others over alleged "narco-terrorism", saying that he had been the co-leader of the Cartel of the Suns since at least 1999. He has denied the charges.
Stopping blockbuster weight loss drugs before pregnancy linked to greater weight gain, health risks
Researchers said more should be done to weigh the pros and cons of taking weight loss drugs around the time of pregnancy.
War in Ukraine, cost of living and climate: Which challenges feel most urgent to Europeans and why?
Amid sliding optimism in the EU's future, almost half of EU citizens believe the war in Ukraine remains the bloc's top challenge, as European leaders warn Trump's peace plan needs work.
Global Fund faces shortfall as several European donors cut contributions
The European Union’s influence and contribution to global health is quietly receding in a broader decline in donations to the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria.
Texas men charged over Haiti island takeover plot to kill and rape residents
Two Texas men face federal charges for allegedly plotting to seize a Haitian island, kill men, and assault women and children.
Pharma market shake-up: Bayer jumps, Novo Nordisk sinks 10%
Shares of Danish pharmaceutical giant Novo Nordisk fell sharply after its Alzheimer's drug failed to slow progression of the disease in a trial. Meanwhile, Germany's Bayer said their stroke-prevention drug showed positive results, pushing the share price through the roof.
Germany’s family business lobby opens door to AfD, sparking backlash
Germany’s family-owned companies’ lobby has confirmed it is “saying goodbye to firewalls” against the far-right AfD as the party surges in national polling.
Russian drone strikes on Kharkiv kill four and injure dozens
Ukraine’s city of Kharkiv was hit by Russian drone strikes, killing four people, injuring thirteen and damaging homes, power lines and local infrastructure.
‘No permission, no travel’: UK to enforce new digital travel permit rules from February 2026
Visitors from countries such as the US, Canada and Australia will not be able to enter the UK without an ETA from 25 February 2026 onwards.
TikTok scrolling can cause 'brain rot' according to new American Psychological Association study
The American Psychological Association's verdict is clear: short-form video is measurably bad for mental health.
Britain's IAG joins major European carriers in bidding race for Portugal’s TAP
Air France–KLM and Lufthansa have emerged as leading contenders to buy Portugal’s TAP. IAG — the owner of British Airways and Iberia — has also expressed interest as the government prepares the national carrier for privatisation.
Hungary and Serbia: cross-border cooperation on floods and droughts on the Tisza river
Serbia and Hungary study the pulse of the Tisza River. The ADAPtisa project brings together researchers, universities and water management organisations from both countries. They share data to create a platform for integrated river basin management in the border region.
Peace talks: EU demands 'full involvement' on sanctions and Russian assets
Europeans insist that any decisions related to economic sanctions against Russia, the immobilised Russian assets and Ukraine's EU accession must be taken with full consent in any peace plan to end the war.
Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano has erupted for the first time in recorded history
Ethiopia’s Hayli Gubbi volcano erupted for the first time in recorded history on Sunday, sending ash into the sky and triggering moderate tremors across the Afar region.
COP30 fails to set fossil fuels' end and sheds light on cracked international order
As the UN flagship climate summit failed to agree on a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels, the European Union finds itself increasingly alone in a world distancing itself from its climate ambitions.
Would Moscow accept the EU's counterproposal to the US-Russia plan for Ukraine?
US and Ukraine delegations stated that they have achieved “meaningful progress toward aligning positions and identifying clear next steps” for a deal to put an end to Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. What has changed compared to the initial plan, and would Moscow agree
From deforestation to fossil fuels: What did countries actually agree on at COP30?
COP30 may go down in history as a fiery flop, as divisions quashed all hope for a commitment to fossil fuel phaseout.
Jamaican reggae legend Jimmy Cliff dies aged 81
Singer and actor Jimmy Cliff, known for hits like ‘Many Rivers To Cross’, ‘You Can Get It If You Really Want’ and his cover of ‘I Can See Clearly Now’, turned reggae into a global phenomenon.
Ukrainian freediver Kateryna Sadurska breaks 86m no fins dive record in Dominica
Ukraine’s Kateryna Sadurska sets a new Constant Weight No Fins discipline (CNF) world record with an 86 metre dive at Blue Element, confirming her place among the most accomplished freedivers.
Flights grounded and trains cancelled as Belgium faces three day national strike
Previous strikes in October resulted in severe delays and cancellations which affected tens of thousands of travellers across the country.
BHP scraps Anglo American copper mega-merger after repeat failed bids
Australian mining giant BHP has dropped its renewed bid for Anglo American after preliminary talks, clearing the way for the miner to move ahead with its own plans.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to publish prison memoir on his 20 days behind bars
That was a fast turnaround... Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy is set to publish a book next month called “A Prisoner’s Diary”, detailing his 20 days in jail. He was released from La Santé prison on 10 November.
Lisbon switches into festive season with giant tree and fireworks
Thousands gathered in Lisbon as the city switched on its Christmas lights, with fireworks illuminating the giant tree in the main square and festive decorations lighting up streets, landmarks and trams across the capital.
Exclusive: European Commission touts increase of biofuels to clean up heavy transport
Exclusive: The EU wants to increase the uptake of biofuels for the aviation and maritime sectors to cut pollution from heavy transport. Ukraine could play a key role.
Latest news bulletin | November 24th, 2025 – Midday
Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond this November 24th, 2025 - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.
Officials clear debris after first Israeli strike in Beirut in months
Residents of Beirut's southern suburb of Haret Hreik woke up on Monday to see debris scattered around roads targeted by the attack, as well as damaged cars and buildings.
Fact check: Are cows in Denmark dying over Bovaer additive?
Misinformation and controversy surrounding the methane-reducing Bovaer feed additive hit the UK last year, and has now travelled over to Denmark.
Spain's attorney general resigns after Supreme Court conviction over data leak
Álvaro García Ortiz's decision came less than a week after he received a two-year suspension and a fine for disclosing private information about the partner of an opposition politician.
What are Eurovision's new voting rules following allegations of Israeli government 'interference'?
Eurovision is changing its voting system, following allegations of "interference" by Israel's government this year. Key changes include a cap on audience voting, the return of professional juries to the semi-finals, clearer rules around promotion of artists, and enhanced
Thousands march in Marseille to denounce drug violence after killing of activist's brother
Thousands of people marched Saturday in the French southern port city of Marseille to denounce drug trafficking after the killing last week of an activist's brother shocked the country.
It's possible to get addicted to marijuana. Here's what to know about the disorder
If pot interferes with your daily life, health, or relationships, those are red flags.
'Truly rare': Archaeologists uncover 1,700-year-old Roman tomb in Budapest
The limestone coffin, sealed for nearly two millennia, contained a young woman's skeleton surrounded by treasures meant for her eternal journey.
Slovenia rejects assisted dying law for terminally ill patients in referendum
The vote's outcome means that the existing law is now suspended.
EU fish landings valued at €5.5 billion in 2024
In 2024, the total value of fisheries products landed in the EU was €5.5 billion. The EU’s fish catch was estimated at 3.2 million tonnes, taken from the 7 marine areas covered by EU statistics. The value of fish landings was highest in Spain, accounting for 30% of the EU
Udo Kier, prolific German actor and favourite star of Lars Von Trier, dies aged 81
The actor who starred in more than 250 films including memorable roles in 'Suspiria', 'My Own Private Idaho' and the films of Lars Von Trier, has died aged 81.
The Arinos Solar Park Redesigns Brazil’s Energy Map
In Minas Gerais, the Enel Group's Arinos Solar Park is born: a project that is reshaping Brazil’s energy landscape, creating jobs and sustainable social value.
Commission approves €450 million Czech State aid for Onsemi's new semiconductor manufacturing facility
The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €450 million (CZK 12 billion) Czech measure to support US chipmaker Onsemi in setting up a novel integrated chip manufacturing plant for Silicon Carbide (‘SiC') power devices in Rožnov pod Radhoštěm. The measure
European Commission announces five finalists for the 2026 Access City Award
Piacenza (Italy), Rennes (France), Salzburg (Austria), Valencia (Spain) and Zaragoza (Spain) have today been announced as the finalists for the 2026 Access City Award. These cities demonstrate a strong and sustained commitment to making urban life more accessible for persons