2023-04-12

Ukraine

War in Ukraine: Russia develops its defences in Zaporizhzhia region

Russia has completed three layers of defensive zones across approximately 120 kilometres of the region, according to the UK's Ministry of Defence

12/04/2023

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Watch: Doctors in England continue historic four-day strike over pay

Doctors in England launched what has been called the most disruptive strike in the history of the country's public health service.

12/04/2023

Ireland

US President Joe Biden feels he's 'coming home' in Ireland

'It feels like I’m coming home': US President Joe Biden retraces his family's roots during a visit to Dublin.

12/04/2023

Greece

Orthodox Christians in Greece struggle to afford Easter goodies

The cost of living crisis is hitting the Easter holiday hard in Greece, as some Orthodox Christians struggle to afford holiday goodies.

12/04/2023

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AI makes its mark in art museums and galleries

OpenAI's ChatGPT has put artificial intelligence in the headlines, and AI is now making its mark in art museums and galleries.

12/04/2023

Culture news

French actor Gérard Depardieu faces new sexual assault allegations

Actor Gérard Depardieu has been accused of sexual assault or harassment by 13 women, according to a recent investigation.

12/04/2023

Ukraine

European Parliament meets with Ukraine to discuss EU membership

The European Parliament has met with representatives from Ukraine to discuss the next steps for it to join the EU, but it warned that there is still a lot of work for Kyiv to do.

12/04/2023

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NASA unveils 'Mars' habitat for year-long experiments on Earth

Four small rooms, a gym and a lot of red sand -- NASA unveils a new Mars-simulation habitat, in which volunteers will live for a year at a time to test what life will be like for future missions to Earth's neighbour.

12/04/2023

The Exchange

Cyber security: An insight into the business of keeping people safe

In partnership with Media City

On this latest episode of The Exchange, we meet the military chiefs, a cyber security expert, and a billion-dollar data company at the cutting edge of the booming security sector.

12/04/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 12th – Evening

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

12/04/2023

Travel News

Why does Portugal want to end its golden visa scheme?

Portugal wants to end its golden visa scheme - but not everyone is on board.

12/04/2023

Culture news

Former J-pop teen idol alleges sex abuse by Japanese music mogul

Former member of Johnny's Jr. backup boys' group, Kauan Okamoto, has accused late entertainment mogul Johnny Kitagawa of sexually assaulting him multiple times between 2012 and 2016, while staying at Kitagawa's luxury house.

12/04/2023

Europe News

Germany presents scaled-back cannabis legislation proposal

Germany has revised its plan for cannabis liberalisation following talks with the European Union.

12/04/2023

United Kingdom

Biden praises EU and UK for compromise on Northern Ireland

The US president brought words of encouragement and offers of investment on his visit to Northern Ireland to mark the 25th anniversary of the region's Good Friday peace agreement.

12/04/2023

Culture news

'Succession' Episode 3: Why it may be the best TV you see all year

Three Euronews Culture writers (and fans of the hit show Succession) weigh in on why the gamechanging Episode 3 of the final season may be the best TV you see all year.

12/04/2023

World News

Euroviews. Working in neuroscience taught me that music is key to our well-being

Perhaps we should stop thinking about music primarily as a source of entertainment and profit and more as an essential form of social communication with real neurobiological benefits, Daniel Bowling writes.

12/04/2023

Travel News

Will Russia’s Shiveluch volcano eruption impact flights?

What travellers need to know about this Shiveluch volcano eruption in Russia.

12/04/2023

Europe News

Greek MEP Eva Kaili released from prison and put under house arrest

Greek MEP Eva Kaili remains charged with participation in a criminal organisation, corruption and money laundering.

12/04/2023

World News

First quarter of 2023 deadliest in Mediterrenean since 2017, says UN

The International Organization for Migration (IOM) documented 441 migrant deaths in the Central Mediterranean in the first three months of this year.

12/04/2023

Tech News

Explained: What is quantum computing and how will it change the world?

Euronews Next visited IBM's research lab in Zurich to find out more about the field promising to usher in new solutions to the world's problems.

12/04/2023

Spain

'People may die': Hospital waiting times in Spain break records

At the age of 90, Isabel had a micro stroke. Eleven months later she is still waiting for a CAT scan.

12/04/2023

Earth News

Rubbish deal? Rome to send 900 tonnes of trash to Amsterdam every week

Rome will send 900 tonnes of rubbish to Amsterdam every week. What does that mean for the planet?

12/04/2023

World News

Kyiv to probe video allegedly showing Ukrainian soldier's beheading

Ukraine has promised to investigate a gruesome video circulating on social media that purportedly shows the beheading of a Ukrainian soldier.

12/04/2023

Culture news

The World's Most Expensive Shoes sell for a record €2 million

A quarter century after Michael Jordans's "last dance" with the Chicago Bulls, his sports memorabilia is still making headlines with the latest record-breaking sale of his 1998 Air Jordans.

12/04/2023

Climate

French farmer gives tearful interview as drought threatens crops

A giant reservoir in Sainte-Soline has become a flashpoint in France’s debate over water resources.

12/04/2023

United Kingdom

UK launches scheme to get smokers to switch to e-cigarettes

The government says it's focusing on "helping people to quit" rather than imposing bans. The aim is to make the country smoke-free by 2030.

12/04/2023

Culture news

'Crown to Couture': The fashion exhibition you don't want to miss

London's Kensington Palace plays host to their largest ever fashion exhibition 'Crown to Couture', which looks at Georgian court looks to contemporary red carpet high fashion

12/04/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | April 12th – Midday

Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.

12/04/2023

Affiliate content

Mind the gender gap: It’s happening in the metaverse, too

Partner content presented by Jobbio

Despite the fact that more women are using the metaverse than men, men still hold the majority of leadership positions in the world of immersive tech.

12/04/2023

Tech News

Elizabeth Holmes loses bid to stay out of prison after Theranos fraud

The former CEO, who was convicted of defrauding investors after claiming her company would revolutionise healthcare, will now serve 11 years in jail.

12/04/2023