Latest news bulletin | December 3rd – Evening

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Day 2 of the Tokyo Grand slam concludes the 2023 Judo Season on a high

Welcome back to Tokyo, where the world's best judokas are competing in the final event of the year. In a prestigious showcase of judo, where every match counts, who will rise to the occasion?

WATCH: 'White Angel' police group assists residents in Ukraine's Avdiivka

The city is regularly subjected to shelling that significantly impacts its infrastructure, creating dire living conditions for those who remain.

Latest news bulletin | December 3rd – Midday

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Deadly bomb attack on catholic mass in the Philippines kills four and injures dozens

A powerful explosion believed caused by a bomb ripped through a Catholic Mass and killed at least four people, wounding dozens of others, Sunday in a predominantly Muslim city in the southern Philippines, officials said.

WATCH: Hundreds protest against Israeli government in Tel Aviv

The protest comes as Israel and Hamas returned to trading strikes after the expiry of a truce on Friday, with both sides brushing off international calls to extend the pause.

WATCH: Gazan families mourn their loved ones at Nasser hospital in Khan Younis

Israel has carried out deadly bombardments in Gaza since a ceasefire collapsed amid international calls for greater protection of civilians.

WATCH: Brazilian musicians mark National Samba Day on train

The celebration is inspired by the train journey of Paulo da Portela with other samba musicians when they took trains to escape police amid repression of the music genre in the early 20th century.

Montenegro census could see return of Serbian language to schools and official use

The authorities in Montenegro say that more than 50 per cent of citizens will claim to speak Serbian, which could return the Serbian language to schools and official use in the country.

Israel Hamas war: Israel widens evacuation orders as offensive shifts to southern Gaza

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

German tourist fatally stabbed in Paris in suspected terrorist attack

The fatal attack occurred in the 15th district of the French capital with the assailant using a knife to kill the German tourist, who was not identified.

Ex-president Poroshenko planned to meet 'Putin's friend' Orban, Ukraine security services say

Poroshenko announced Friday that he had been turned away at the border despite previously receiving permission from Parliament to leave the country.

Latest news bulletin | December 3rd – Morning

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As Israel pounds Gaza the US says too many civilians are being killed

"The scale of civilian suffering and the images and videos coming from Gaza are devastating," US Vice President Kamala Harris said on Saturday.

COP28: 50 oil companies pledge to almost end methane emissions by 2030

Representing nearly half of global production they pledged to reach near-zero methane emissions and end routine flaring in their operations by 2030.

Powerful quake in the Philippines triggers tsunami alert

A powerful earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 struck on Saturday off the cost of the southern Philippines island of Mindanao.

Latest news bulletin | December 2nd – Evening

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Tokyo Judo Grand Slam kicks off in style to close the 2023 season

Tokyo opened its annual Judo Grand Slam on the 2nd of December. The annual tournament in the ancestral home of the sport is one of the most prestigious events on the Judo calendar and the highly anticipated closer of the World Judo Tour 2023 season.

Russia's jailed opposition leader Alexei Navalny faces more charges

Prosecutors have charged the former lawyer with offences related to article 214 of the penal code which covers vandalism.

UNICEF: Gaza Strip most dangerous place in the world for children

The UN's children's agency is calling for a lasting humanitarian ceasefire: "To accept the sacrifice of the children in Gaza is humanity giving up."

WATCH: Gaza rescuers retrieve casualties from rubble after Israeli strike on Khan Yunis

Israel resumed its deadly bombardment of Gaza after a truce broke down, saying it struck more than 200 targets in the densely inhabited Palestinian territory despite international calls for a renewed pause.

Latest news bulletin | December 2nd – Midday

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Munich airport suspends flights amid heavy snowfall in southern Germany

Munich Airport suspends flights and public transport disrupted across southern Germany as the region experiences heavy snowfall.

Israel-Hamas war: Israeli bombing of Gaza intensifies as truce comes to an end

The latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

WATCH: Christmas season gets underway in Lisbon with tree lighting ceremony

The 1st of December is also a national holiday in Portugal, so thousands of people turned out to see the ceremony and marvel at the Christmas decorations and lights.

Pro-Kremlin maestro Valery Gergiev, director of Mariinsky Theatre, put in charge of Bolshoi

Gergiev, a world-famous conductor who has been the director of the Mariinsky Theatre for 35 years, has been a strong supporter of Putin and his policies.

Will Messi's World Cup Final shirt break the all-time sporting auction record?

A set of six shirts that Lionel Messi wore during Argentina's victorious 2022 World Cup run will be auctioned in December, with Sotheby's estimating their value at more than $10 million (€9.2m).

Latest news bulletin | December 2nd – Morning

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Brussels, my love? Why far-right movements are simmering across Europe

In this edition of Brussels, my love?, we discuss the recent anti-migrant riots in Dublin and the different far-right movements across Europe.

Speed up the accession process, Ukraine tells the EU

In two weeks, the EU Council in Brussels will decide whether accession talks should begin with Ukraine and Moldova.

SPECA: Central Asia reaffirms its key role in international transport

In Baku, during SPECA week, the United Nations programme for Central Asian countries, the Member States signed new agreements to develop better international connections between Asia and Europe.

State of the Union: War fatigue, luggage sizes and anti-SLAPP deal

There was talk of Ukraine war fatigue this week in Brussels, as NATO's foreign affairs minister met to discuss the nearly two-year-long conflict.

Latest news bulletin | December 1st – Evening

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Watch: Etna erupts again, sending hot lava down its snowy slopes

Mount Etna on the Italian island of Sicily erupted at dawn on Friday, creating a festive spectacle of fire and ice.

Tesla delivers first dozen Cybertrucks two years behind schedule amid continued uncertainty

Elon Musk unveiled Tesla's first Cybertrucks to roll off the factory floor, two years behind schedule and amid continued uncertainty about production.

What is fueling the spread of far-right politics in Ireland?

Concerns are growing that the number of people supporting far-right ideology in Ireland is growing significantly. It follows rioting in Dublin last week after three children and an adult female were stabbed by a foreign-born Irish citizen. Euronews..

Glyphosate: The much-criticised herbicide that's still used in Europe

Why has glyphosate still not been banned? This is the question being put to politicians by the victims of this herbicide, as the European Commission extends its authorisation for ten more years.

Idris Elba and Naomi Campbell pose for 'timeless' Pirelli calendar 2024 celebrating Black excellence

Visual artist Prince Gyasi photographed this year's Pirelli Calendar, featuring stars like Naomi Campbell, Idris Elba, and Angela Bassett. The theme is "Timeless," with Gyasi selecting individuals who inspired him throughout his life.

Latest news bulletin | December 1st – Midday

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'Killers of the Flower Moon' named best film of 2023 by New York film critics

'Killers of the Flower Moon' has been named the best film of the year by the New York Film Critics Circle, the film's first major win in the awards season, which kicked off in earnest with November's Gotham Awards.

Israel strikes Gaza Strip as weekslong truce shatters

The pause in fighting that began a week ago allowed hostages and prisoners to be freed, plus much-needed humanitarian aid to flow into Gaza.

Latest news bulletin | December 1st – Morning

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Russia: Supreme Court bans 'LGBT movement' for 'extremism'

Russia's authorities already take a draconian line against LGBT people, who face not only legal sanctions but violence and threats.

Latest news bulletin | November 30th – Evening

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Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Who will win the trophy?

Côte d'Ivoire is ready to host the latest edition of the Africa Cup of Nations in January, but who will win the continent's biggest competition?

Two more Israeli hostages released, as ceasefire is extended

The six-day humanitarian pause was set to expire Thursday morning, but will be extended, with Hamas hanging over two more Israeli hostages on Thursday evening.

What’s next for the aviation industry? Emirates president on sustainability and the Middle East

Emirates airline President Sir Tim Clarke sits down with Euronews to talk about the future of the aviation industry in the wake of the pandemic.

EU institutions reach deal on anti-SLAPP law protecting journalists & other critical voices

An agreement on the law was found in the early hours of Thursday.

EU should go on the cyber offensive in defence overhaul - Charles Michel

The European Union needs a bespoke "cyber force" to beef up its defensive capabilities, according to European Council chief Charles Michel.

Inflation in Europe falls to 2.4%, as higher interest rates squeeze growth

Inflation for the 20 countries using the euro currency fell from an annual 2.9% in October, according to numbers released Thursday by Eurostat, the European Union's statistics agency.