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Iran MPs debate possible shift in nuclear doctrine and exit from NPT
Although the US midterm elections result appears to have reduced for now the prospect of a new full-scale US and Israeli attack on Iran, the fundamental US objective of stopping any Iranian nuclear programme is generating an intense debate in the Iranian society and its power circles.
World News
More live news, more conversations, more Europe: Euronews reinvents itself for its new season
Euronews launches its new season on 16 November with more live journalism, new weeknight programmes and a brand-new studio. Its journalists and editorial expertise take centre stage, with more perspectives and deeper insight into the stories shaping Europe.
More Europe than ever, in 12 languages.
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Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan intensifies its European engagement at the EPC Summit
Azerbaijan added additional thrust to its engagement with Europe announcing more energy to the EU, a strategic partnership with the UK, additional agreements with Ukraine, a dozen bilateral meetings with European leaders and a new meeting with Armenia to advance the historic peace process.
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Turkey: Six-metre Trojan Horse spills plastic waste at COP31
A giant Trojan Horse overflowing with plastic waste has appeared in Antalya as Greenpeace International staged a striking environmental protest during the COP31 climate summit. Created with Danish artist Thomas Dambo, the Greenpeace installation warns of the environmental impact of plastics.
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Ukraine: Russian drone attacks hit Kyiv hospital, leave two dead in Odesa
Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine killed at least two person in Odesa and injured another at a hospital in Kyiv. Rescuers evacuated patients, including people using wheelchairs and crutches, as firefighters battled the flames.
Europe Today
European economy 'needs to change more quickly,' says IMF Europe boss
Europe's economy is facing a dangerous combination of challenges: sluggish growth, mounting public debt and rising borrowing costs. As sovereign bond yields put pressure on government finances, Europe's ability to invest in its future is increasingly in question.
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Peru: Pope Leo XIV leads youth prayer vigil at Lima's National Stadium
Thousands of young Catholics gathered at Peru's National Stadium in Lima on Thursday 12 November for a prayer vigil led by Pope Leo XIV, transforming the venue into a sea of lights, The stands lit up with thousands of mobile phone lights as the pontiff led an evening of songs, prayer and reflection.
Ukraine
US and Zelenskyy push for European presence at future talks
"Both sides have now agreed to expand the next round of negotiations to include our European partners," US special envoy Jared Kushner said. Moscow has not confirmed whether it has agreed to include European negotiators in subsequent talks.
Europe Today
EU leaders in Dublin grapple with who speaks for Europe in peace talks
Good morning. I’m Luca Bertuzzi, holding the pen for today’s newsletter. The Ukraine peace talks, and the question of who should speak for Europe at the table, have swamped the informal EU summit, kicking off another round of the name game.
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US: New Congress members pose for traditional photo at Capitol
Newly elected US lawmakers gathered on Capitol Hill on Thursday 12 November for a traditional group photograph ahead of the opening of the 120th Congress. The incoming House members are attending orientation following the November midterm elections.
World News
Russia and Iran criticise US Caspian task force as study outlines joint sanction evasion
After CENTCOM affirmed it would maintain the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and block the IRGC’s land and Caspian routes, Russia called this special taskforce a 'clear violation of international law'. At the same time, the Institute for the Study of War devoted its latest assessment to Tehran-Moscow cooperation in circumventing US arms restrictions.
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Gaza: Devastation inside Nasser Hospital after deadly Israeli strike
An Israeli airstrike hit Nasser Medical Complex in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, early on Thursday 12 November, killing six people, including a doctor, and injuring at least 27 others, according to the World Health Organization (WHO).
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Ukraine: Russian drone attack sparks major fire in Kyiv residential building
A Russian drone strike sparked a major fire at an apartment building in Kyiv, Ukraine, early on Thursday. Residents fled to safety as firefighters battled the flames and rescue workers helped people at the scene.
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US: Survivor pulled alive from rubble after deadly Brooklyn collapse
At least two people have died and 17 others were injured after a three-storey building partially collapsed in Brooklyn, shortly after 4 pm on Wednesday, 11 November. Rescuers pulled four survivors from the rubble as firefighters continued searching for people feared trapped beneath the wreckage.
Europe Today
From Abu Dhabi to Dublin via Moscow
Good morning. I’m Luca Bertuzzi, holding the pen for today’s newsletter. In this edition, leaders from across the world are flocking to Dublin for the European Political Community summit, where the war in Ukraine looms large, while the latest EU-UK draft statement significantly softened its wording.
Europe Today
Ukraine talks yield prisoner swap as European leaders meet in Dublin
European leaders gather in Dublin for the European Political Community summit after two days of US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi produced a prisoner exchange but no ceasefire. US envoys head to Moscow, then to Zelenskyy. We also hear from the EU justice chief Michael McGrath and look at COP31.
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Spain: Clashes erupt in Barcelona after peaceful general strike march
Burning barricades and clashes with riot police erupted in Barcelona after a peaceful march against soaring housing costs. Police used projectiles to disperse masked protesters as violence spread through the city centre.
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Spain: 120,000 brave rain to demand affordable housing and better wages
Around 120,000 demonstrators marched through central Madrid on Wednesday 11 November, according to authorities, as Spain's first nationwide general strike since 2012 brought crowds onto the streets to protest against soaring housing costs and mounting pressure on household budgets.
Europe News
France's 11 November ceremonies, tributes by Macron, Le Pen, Mélenchon
Marking the 108th anniversary of the 1918 armistice, Emmanuel Macron led the ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe, while Marine Le Pen and Jean-Luc Mélenchon chose symbolic venues to deliver their messages months before the presidential election.
Europe Today
We should 'salute' Ukraine for military campaign against Russian diesel infrastructure
NATO is involved in US-convened talks in Abu Dhabi about the future security settlement for Europe as part once the Russia - Ukrainian war ends. NATO's Supreme Allied Commander says it remains to be seen whether Russian President Putin is serious about peace.
Europe News
Portugual will manufacture components for Swedish Saab fighter jets
A Swedish company announced a partnership with Portuguese industrial group Vangest to produce eight complex parts in Portugal for Gripen E/F fighters. The Swedish jet is among the options to renew the Portuguese Air Force's F-16 fleet.
Qatar
EU plans Doha defence talks to strengthen security ties with Gulf
EU Ambassador to Qatar Antonino Maggiore tells Euronews that Europe plans to strengthen defence cooperation with Qatar and the Gulf countries, as "every crisis brings opportunities," while also deepening political and economic cooperation with the region.
Europe News
Abu Dhabi peace talks end with prisoner exchange agreement
A large-scale prisoner exchange emerged as the only tangible result of two days of US-mediated talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, with no breakthrough on a ceasefire or territorial disputes. Kushner told Euronews that "we are pushing a boulder uphill" for a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting.
Europe News
Ukraine-Russia peace talks enter second day with territory in focus
Ukraine and Russia resume US-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, with Kyiv welcoming a shift in Washington's approach but major differences remaining over territory, security guarantees and the terms of a ceasefire.
Europe Today
'The European Union needs to use its strength,' says MEP Riho Terras
Riho Terras speaks to Euronews on the recent cyberattacks affecting multiple supermarkets across Europe. He points to the business owners as part responsible for the cyberattacks occurring - given the lack of financing from shopowners and "not enough upgrades" to their computer systems.
Europe Today
‘Constructive’ Abu Dhabi talks resume, but a ceasefire is nowhere near
Good morning. I’m Luca Bertuzzi, holding the pen for today’s newsletter. In this edition: a preview of the second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi, the backlash to Merz’s budget gambit, and why aid to Ukraine is becoming a sore point for several EU countries.
Europe Today
Ukraine peace talks continue in UAE after 'constructive' first day
Ukraine, Russia and the US begin a second day of peace talks in Abu Dhabi after a first round Kyiv described as constructive, with a prisoner swap and security guarantees on the table. We also look at Black Sea attacks, Europe's hybrid threats and Prince Harry's visit to the European Parliament.
USA
US Republicans block move to impeach US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth
US Defence chief Hegseth defended operations he led in Yemen, Iran and against alleged drug smugglers, stating, "I stand behind every one of these operations. I was proud to execute them, and I would do it again tomorrow," while portraying the impeachment effort as an attack on US troops.
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Belgium: Prince Harry and Meghan visit EU Parliament for child safety event
Prince Harry and his wife Meghan visited the European Parliament in Brussels, on Tuesday 10 November, to discuss the dangers children face online. The couple met families affected by online abuse before Harry addressed the gathering.
Qatar
Qatar sees 'progress' in US-Iran talks after White House meeting
A day after Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani met Trump at the White House, a Qatari foreign ministry spokesman said both sides were making positive statements about a diplomatic solution but that “we cannot say how close or how far away an agreement is.”
Europe News
Portugal on alert as storm Charles brings red warnings to Madeira
The government warns of flooding, falling trees and power cuts, urging people to shelter "during peaks of rain and wind". Forecasts indicate heavy rain with thunder, six-metre waves and gusts up to 130 km/h, with parts of Madeira under red alert.
Europe News
Five EU countries demand UK pays for electricity market access
The leaders of Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Luxembourg and the Netherlands want Britain to contribute to EU regional development funds in return for closer energy ties, adding a new hurdle to negotiations ahead of the 20 November summit.
EU News
EU candidates will not have a say on anti-Orbán safeguards
Montenegro is the first to test the EU's new safeguards, with member states expected to reach a position as early as next week. But contrary to the other negotiating chapters, Podgorica is finding out that the safeguards, including the possibility of suspending voting rights, are non-negotiable.
Europe Today
Former NATO chief: Europe must fight for a place at peace talks
Former NATO boss Anders Fogh Rasumussen warned Europe against merely pleading to part of the US-brokered ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi, saying that securing a seat at the negotiating table comes through strength, not “begging”.
Iran
Trump says Iran war ‘effectively over’ as Tehran denies planned talks
Speaking after meeting Qatar’s prime minister, a key mediator, Trump said further strikes were “quite unlikely” but that the US was “locked and loaded”. Meanwhile, Iran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei told Washington to stop “manufacturing fake news about imaginary talks”.
EU News
Harry and Meghan take their fight against Big Tech to Brussels
The Duke of Sussex, in Brussels, praised the EU Kids Act, the proposed law regulating how children use online services, while the Duchess stayed silent following her father’s arrest over alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.
Europe News
Meghan Markle makes first public appearance since father's arrest
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have arrived in Brussels for an event highlighting the dangers of online harm to children. Meghan's appearance marks her first public engagement since her father, Thomas Markle Sr., was charged with possessing child sexual abuse material in the US.
Europe News
Ukraine and Russia show 'a little bit of flexibility' on territory
The renewed US-mediated negotiations come amid deep divisions over territorial concessions and post-war security guarantees, with European leaders pressing for a role in discussions that could reshape the continent's security.
EU.XL
EPSO: Italian applicant boom puts EU hiring balance to the test
The EPSO generalist exam started on November 9, but almost half of the applicants come from one single country, Italy. This clashes with the Commission's own hiring rules, which favour 'underrepresented countries' to address geographical staff imbalances.
World News
Trump says Nvidia CEO Huang knew nothing about alleged Chinese spy
US President Donald Trump says the FBI is looking into a matter involving Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and alleged links to a Chinese government agent. Trump said he had spoken to Huang, who denied knowing the person was a spy, and expressed confidence in the tech executive.
Europe Today
Merz’s budget gamble: no Ukraine funding, no EU budget
Good morning. I’m Luca Bertuzzi, holding the pen for today’s newsletter. In this edition: Merz ties the EU budget to unanimous financial support for Ukraine, Europe sends a delegation to Abu Dhabi but stays outside the trilateral talks, and the Black Sea strategy struggles to stay afloat.
Europe Today
EU joins Ukraine peace talks as race to replace Lagarde heats up
Ukraine, Russia and the United States resume peace talks in Abu Dhabi, with a joint EU team and officials from France, Germany and the UK on site. We speak to Eurogroup president Kyriakos Pierrakakis about the race to succeed Christine Lagarde and report on new talks over Cyprus's division.
USA
Republican congressman launches impeachment procedure against Hegseth
Republican Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie introduced eight articles of impeachment against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, including alleged violations of the 1973 War Powers Resolution, as well as misconduct involving civilian casualties and operations in Yemen and Venezuela.
Europe News
Spain: investigation finds 20,000 suspected paedophile TikTok profiles
The foundation Maldita.es reports more than 1,000 child sexual abuse videos found in 35 days of tracking. The Ministry of Youth and Children demands urgent explanations from TikTok and raises the possibility of suspending the platform.
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Turkey: Steel plant explosion kills 17 in Izmir province
A devastating explosion at the Habaş iron and steelworks in Aliağa, in western Turkey has killed 17 people. Witnesses described an earthquake-like blast, while footage shows flames, thick smoke and distressed relatives outside the factory.
Europe News
Polish president and PM lead Krakow Silent March honouring victims
Residents of Krakow, led by Poland's president, prime minister and joined by representatives of local government and religious leaders, took part in the March of Silence organised in memory of the victims of Saturday's attack.
Europe News
No deal on Ukraine aid? Then no deal on EU budget, Merz says
The stakes for the EU budget have risen sharply as the German chancellor ties the deal to approving an additional €45 billion for Kyiv. "Supporting Ukraine is a matter of our indivisible European security," Merz said in a letter to Council President Antonio Costa.
Russia
Norway dropped from junior hockey championship to make room for Russia
The IIHF has moved Norway, ranked 10th, to Division 1A to free a place for Russia at the tournament in Alberta, after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ordered Russian teams reinstated. The change is not yet confirmed, and Russia has not been guaranteed Canadian visas.
Russia
Ukraine hits Russia’s second-largest refinery, Rosneft caps sales
Three main processing units at the KINEF plant which handles about 7% of Russia’s refining capacity and supplies St Petersburg’s Pulkovo airport were damaged. Rosneft separately capped fuel sales in six regions, limiting drivers to 30 litres per transaction in cities.
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Philippines: 'Trump out!' Women rally ahead of ASEAN summit
Women protesters took to the streets of Manila on Monday 9 November ahead of Donald Trump's visit for the 49th ASEAN summit. Carrying "Trump Out" placards, they also denounced a US-led initiative on semiconductors and critical minerals.
Iran
Trump says US has ‘won’ Iran war as Rubio reports no progress in talks
The US president said that renewed strikes were unlikely unless Tehran failed to reach a deal, as US forces struck Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said Washington must end sanctions and the blockade before any talks, while Rubio reported no progress.
World
Russia: HIV epidemic in 27 regions, epidemiologists say
In 27 regions of the Russian Federation, the immunodeficiency virus is spreading among the entire population, not only risk groups, according to the latest Rospotrebnadzor data. People increasingly pass the virus to one another, often unaware they are infected.
EU.XL
EPSO: Can the EU fix its hiring imbalance?
The European Commission’s entrance exam, EPSO, is starting between November 9 and November 13. But over half of this year's applicants are Italian, which clashes with an internal hiring rule forcing departments to prioritise candidates from underrepresented countries.
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Argentina: Pope Leo XIV welcomed by Javier Milei for historic visit
Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Argentina, on Sunday 8 November, for the first papal visit to the country in nearly 40 years. President Javier Milei welcomed him at Buenos Aires airport, while the city's iconic obelisk was illuminated in his honour.
Europe Today
Europe searches for a seat at the table in Abu Dhabi
Good morning. This is Luca Bertuzzi, steering the newsletter this week. In this edition: Europe fights for a seat at the Ukraine peace table, Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot was tasked with forming a government, Poland mourns the deadly Kraków attack and von der Leyen heads to the Black Sea.
Europe Today
Poland in shock after Krakow attack, Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Poland is in shock after this weekend's deadly shooting in Krakow's Main Market Square, which Polish PM Donald Tusk called an act of terrorism. The shooter died this morning. Also on the show: new Ukraine peace talks in Abu Dhabi, the race to succeed Lagarde and the COP31 climate summit.
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Poland: Kraków mourns six victims as shooting site reopens
Kraków's historic main square in southern Poland reopened to the public on Sunday 8 November, just over 24 hours after a deadly shooting left six people dead and 15 others injured. Residents are lighting candles in memory of the victims, while bullet marks remain visible on café windows.
Uruguay
Pope Leo XIV concludes Uruguay visit, heads to Argentina
Tens of thousands of people packed Florida’s main square for the Mass under brilliant blue skies, some walking for several kilometers to reach the site. The city has a population of about 40,000 but the Vatican estimated 50,000 were attending.
Azerbaijan
Erdoğan joins Aliyev for Azerbaijan’s Victory Day in Karabakh
Azerbaijan celebrated on Sunday its sixth Victory Day, marking the end of the Karabakh war. Turkey's Erdoğan joined the commemorations to underscore the strength of bilateral ties despite recent differences, with Aliyev declaring that "this unity will last forever".
Egypt
At least seven dead, 112 injured as two trains collide south of Cairo
The accident occurred about 52 kilometres south of Cairo, when one train hit the rear of another and one derailed. Egyptian President Abdelfatah al-Sisi has ordered an investigation to determine the causes and responsibility.
Europe News
Europeans to join Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi, says France
"No one will speak in our name", French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot says, adding that Europeans will join next week's Russia-Ukraine talks. He also accused hard left presidential candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon of echoing Kremlin propaganda.
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