Society

wellbeing

People who are socially disadvantaged may age faster, new study finds

For certain conditions, those who were more disadvantaged had twice as high a risk of developing age-associated diseases.

16/03/2025

USA

A guide to Thanksgiving for confused Europeans

Every year, Americans go mad for Thanksgiving. While many American traditions have been embraced abroad, this is one day that's still a mystery to most Europeans.

28/11/2024

Europe News

US Supreme Court judge says German socialite gifted him €810 tickets

US Justice Samuel Alito disclosed that he accepted concert tickets worth €810 from a German princess, according to a new financial disclosure form.

07/09/2024

Culture news

'The ick' and 'chef's kiss' added to the Cambridge Dictionary

Around 3,200 new words and terms have been added to the Cambridge Dictionary this year, including "ick" and "boop".

26/07/2024

Europe News

German police investigate AfD member Petr Bystron for money-laundering

The Munich public prosecutor's office is conducting an investigation into Petr Bystron, a prominent figure on the German far-right party's list for the European elections.

16/05/2024

Culture news

Beyoncé and flat earths: What new words enter the French dictionary?

A list of more than 150 words includes words that have made their mark in recent months on the feminist and anti-racist fronts, as well as words linked to the environment and the cultural zeitgeist.

30/04/2024

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Watch: Mexicans remember their ancestors on the Day of the Dead

Families usually hold vigils for and share a meal with their dead, who, according to tradition, pay them a visit at night, entering the land of the living.

01/11/2023

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WATCH: Thousands gather for the 24th meeting of 2CV car friends

Watch as thousands gathered in Delemont, Switzerland, for the 24th world meeting of '2CV friends'.

27/07/2023

Russia

'People are ready to live with it': the Russians ready for a long war

According to experts, most of those in Russian society are ready for a long war in Ukraine and largely support President Putin's 'military operation'.

21/06/2023

Culture news

King Charles III's coronation - the best and worst dressed guests

The coronation of Britain's King Charles III was without doubt a spectacular event, but some invitees looked more the part than others - Euronews Culture takes a look

07/05/2023

Health news

There’s a global 'epidemic' of myopia. Can we slow it down?

Why are experts warning of a myopia "epidemic" - and what can we do about it?

02/05/2023

Tech News

How to spot and identify deepfake content online: A guide

Misinformation online is rife but there are several ways to identify when content has been manipulated. Attention to detail is the key.

01/05/2023

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Guerilla knitters in UK adorn public spaces with Coronation crochets

Knitters have been celebrating holidays and royal occasions by decorating the nation’s red pillar post boxes and other public spaces.

30/04/2023

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WATCH: Belly dancer Yousha Hussain breaks taboos in Pakistan

Yousha Hussain decided that he wanted to become a belly dancer in Pakistan after watching Hindi movies growing up.

30/04/2023

France

More than 1 million protest in France against pension reform

More than one million people took to the streets on Thursday in the 9th day of protest across France. Our correspondent Anelise Borges followed the march in Paris.

23/03/2023

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WATCH: Iran prepares to celebrate the Persian New Year

Iran is gearing up for its annual Nowruz (Persian New Year) celebrations. In Tehran, a group of artists are decorating ornamental eggs with colourful drawings.

15/03/2023

United Kingdom

At what age can you legally get married in Europe?

Child marriage, as defined by UNICEF, is a formal marriage or informal union with a person under the age of 18.

01/03/2023

Tunisia

Tunisians voting in parliamentary elections

Tunisians are casting their votes in the second round of parliamentary elections. They're seen as a conclusive step in President Kais Saied’s push to consolidate power.

29/01/2023

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New Yorkers wish for peace, love and happiness in 2023

New York residents write down their wishes for 2023 on the "Wishing Wall" in Times Square.

22/12/2022

Culture news

Japan chooses 'War' as 'kanji' of 2022

The public votes in the annual event for the written character they think best represents the past year... The mood was dark this year...

12/12/2022