13 April 2023 | Euronews
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France Emotions high at another day of French protests over Macron's pension plan Protesters opposing President Emmanuel Macron’s unpopular plan to raise the retirement age to 64 marched again Thursday in cities and towns around France, in a final show of anger before a crucial decision on whether the measure meets constitutional standards. -
Ireland Joe Biden in Ireland encourages nations to "dream together" Holding up his own family history as an example, President Joe Biden on Thursday told lawmakers in a packed parliament building that the story of Irish immigrants setting sail for the US is at the very heart of "what binds Ireland and America together.” -
World News War in Ukraine: What is the Wagner Group's role in the fight for Bakhmut? A Russian defense official has claimed that fighters from Russia’s paramilitary Wagner group have seized three districts of Bakhmut, the embattled city that for months has been the focus of Moscow’s grinding campaign in the east. -
Football Now The MLS is back: One of the world’s fastest growing leagues? The MLS has existed for 30 years, but for the new season, the format has changed. The popularity is soaring. In partnership with Media City Qatar. -
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Euronews Witness Building your home differently: Why more Europeans are turning to self-builds In this episode of Euronews Witness, we find out why more and more people in Europe are deciding to build their own green homes from scratch. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 13th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
USA Pentagon documents leak suspect to appear in court on Friday Pentagon documents leak suspect to appear in court on Friday over what the US government has called a "deliberate criminal act." -
Europe News Slovakia's central bank chief fined for bribery and faces trial Peter Kazimir, who is also on the European Central Bank's governing council, was declared guilty of bribery in Slovakia. -
Earth News BNP Paribas, Barclays: The European banks that fund fossil fuel extraction revealed Big banks are 'gambling' with our climate, a new report shows, acted out by Game of Thrones stars. Where are the ethical banks? -
Mobility Inside NASA’s Mars Dune Alpha where volunteers will spend a year simulating life on the Red Planet A four-person crew will spend a year inside NASA’s Mars simulation habitat to test how they react to conditions on the Red Planet. -
Culture news Fit for a king: UK designer creates magnificent crown made from Scrabble tiles Fit for a king: UK designer creates magnificent crown made from Scrabble tiles -
Culture news Haruki Murakami has a new book out: Here's why you should care Haruki Murakami's new book ‘The City and Its Uncertain Walls’ has been released in Japan. We look back at what makes the writer so unique. -
France Police and protesters clash in 12th day of French rallies against pension reform Protests continue across France for a 12th general strike against the government’s controversial pension reform. -
Europe Decoded Explained: Why the European Union doesn't consider Taiwan as an independent, sovereign country Despite lucrative trade ties and shared democratic values, the EU does not have official diplomatic relations with Taiwan. -
Earth News The US is considering ‘ambitious’ rules requiring two-thirds of new vehicles to be electric by 2032 In the USA, transportation is the largest single cause of emissions, releasing 27 per cent of the country’s total emissions. New EV targets could change that. -
Culture news ‘Pose’ actor Billy Porter to play author and civil rights activist James Baldwin in upcoming biopic A James Baldwin biopic has been announced - but who was the author / activist? Here's a film recommendation that is a must-watch to begin to appreciate the timeless resonance of one of the 20th century’s greatest minds. -
Norway Norway expels Russian 'intelligence officers' over security concerns The Norwegian government declared 15 Russian personnel - who were working under diplomatic cover - personae non gratae on Thursday. -
Travel News Paris to Venice by train: Take the slow route between two of Europe's most romantic cities Midnight Trains hopes to launch the service from its Paris hub in 2025. -
World News Major 'underground drug-money bank' taken down by European police An operation supported by the EU agency Europol has "liquidated" a criminal banking system, laundering 180 million euros from cocaine trafficking. -
Russia When Russia calls others 'Nazis', it should be taking a hard look at itself The Kremlin's need to justify the war grew to embrace the most radical voices, including those peddling Nazi creed, as its ideologues became hell-bent on normalising the aggression, Aleksandar Đokić writes. -
Culture news Celebrated British fashion designer Mary Quant dies aged 93 British fashion designer Mary Quant, credited with designing the mini-skirt and hot pants that helped to define the swinging 60s, has died aged 93. -
World News 'Tank killers' needed for successful Ukraine counter-offensive, says military strategist Experts told Euronews combined arms warfare is needed to "conduct offensive operations that could actually put the Russians into retreat and allow Ukrainians to reclaim some of their territories." -
No Comment WATCH: Four firefighters die in Karachi garment factory fire Four firefighters died in a deadly garment factory fire in Pakistan after the building collapsed. -
Earth News Less traffic, cleaner air and higher productivity: UK urged to invest in public transport Could a huge cash injection could bring the UK’s public transport in line with Europe? -
Culture news Iconic Parisian underpass renamed in honour of late French New Wave actor Jean-Paul Belmondo Under the Bir-Hakeim bridge, the underpass famous for its view of the Eiffel Tower, has been renamed "Promenade Jean-Paul Belmondo" in tribute to the late actor who died in 2021. -
Food and Drink Ready, bready, go: YouTuber braves protests to find Paris' best croissant The streets are on fire, but that won't stop the intrepid Luis Sal from travelling across Paris to find the city's best pastry shops. -
Ecotech What are e-fuels and can they really make Europe’s cars emissions-free? These synthetic fuels are theoretically carbon neutral and are being championed by some in the automotive industry as an alternative to electrification. -
Europe Decoded 'Part of our heritage': Flamenco dancer applauds new legal protection for craft Ana Morales, a dancer who also represents the Flamenco Association, said anything that provided legal protection for this part of the nation’s cultural heritage was welcome. -
Design Lucid Air scoops 2023 World Luxury Car of the Year prize The Lucid Air, known for its long EV range, won the award at the 2023 New York International Auto Show -
Ukraine Former American astronaut Scott Joseph Kelly on a mission to help Ukraine The cosmonaut-turned-artist is raising money for war-torn Ukraine. He has donated proceeds from the sale of his first art project to ambulances and generators for Ukrainians and is also an ambassador for the United24 fundraising platform. -
Culture news Cannes Film Festival announces its full line-up for this year's 76th edition The Cannes Film Festival has announced this year's full official line-up competing the 2023 Palme d'Or. This year’s festival will run from 16-27 May. -
Destinations Budgeting with a bot? The ultimate cheap, eco-friendly weekend in Europe, according to ChatGPT Amsterdam is the best spot for a budget-friendly eco break, according to an AI chatbot. -
Culture news Of Flowers and Men: Cuban photographer questions 'macho' perceptions with new portraits Say it with flowers. Cuban photographer Monik Molinet examines 'hegemonic masculinity' with portraits of men posing with petals in support no-violence against women campaigns. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 13th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Mobility Launch of ESA's JUICE mission to explore Jupiter and its moons postponed due to lightning risk A mission by the European Space agency to discover the secrets of three of Jupiter’s ice-crusted moons was postponed on Thursday. -
North Korea Japan outraged by North Korea missile launch Japan was outraged by North Korea's missile launch on Thursday after the government ordered the citizens of Hokkaido island to take shelter. -
World News Champions League: Wins for Real Madrid and AC Milan in quarterfinals Real Madrid secured a 2-0 win over Chelsea in the first leg of the Champions League quarterfinals on Wednesday while AC Milan beat rivals Napoli for the second time in the space of two weeks. -
Europe News Yellow Ribbon exhibition in Brussels depicts Ukrainian resistance against Russia A new exhibition shows objects from Ukrainian citizens and shares their stories about the Russian invasion. -
Ocean Calls Ocean Calls podcast: European MPAs are “paper parks,” say experts. So how can we improve them? In this episode of #OceanCalls we’re discussing if Marine Protected Areas are really working, and what can we do to improve them. -
Europe News Is Macron's idea of 'strategic autonomy' the path to follow for EU relations with the US? The French president's comments about Taiwan have sparked controversy among his European counterparts. -
Hungary US sanctions Hungary-based bank with Russian ties US sanctions Hungary-based bank with Russian ties saying it serves as a front for Russian intelligence services. -
Culture news ‘Casino Royale’ at 70: (00)7 facts about Ian Fleming’s first James Bond novel The first James Bond novel ‘Casino Royale’ turns 70 today. Here are (00)7 facts about Ian Fleming’s first novel -
Mobility Europe to Europa: What to know about ESA's JUICE mission to find alien life on Jupiter’s icy moons ESA is launching a spacecraft to explore Jupiter and its icy moons on Friday. Here’s everything you need to know about the JUICE mission. -
Tech News AI chatbot ChatGPT could return to Italy if OpenAI complies with data protection rules The artificial intelligence-driven chatbot was temporarily banned in the country in March following a data breach. -
Iran Iran to take harsher actions against women without hijab More and more women are refusing to cover their hair with a headscarf, following mass anti-government protests that began last year. -
Iran 'Killing machine': Iran ramps up executions to 'instil fear' The number of people handed the death penalty in Iran increased by 75% last year, according to NGOs. -
Taiwan China continues to 'harass' Taiwan with military manoeuvres around self-ruled island On Wednesday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said it tracked 35 flights by the People's Liberation Army warplanes within the last 24 hours, and eight navy vessels in the waters surrounding the island. -
World News Relationships, love, and health all need to be taught in schools Comprehensive sexuality education is central to health and well-being and empowers children and young people with knowledge and skills for a safe, productive, and fulfilling life, Manos Antoninis writes. -
Culture news The Taylor Swift / Joe Alwyn breakup: The ultimate heartbreak playlist Taylor Swift and Joe Alwyn may have broken up, but before you despair, heartbreak is manageable with Euronews Culture's ultimate heartbreak playlist -
Culture news Fancy 'la bise'? Bad luck - the French kissing greeting might be on its way out French people often do 'la bise' to greet each other - but the pandemic has endangered this national habit. -
Earth News Reasons to be hopeful: 7 stories of underdogs and climate heroes to celebrate on Earth Day Short-haul flight bans and senior Swiss women taking the government to court are just some of the positive climate stories we’ve seen this year. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 13th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: Sidney Poitier - the first Black winner of a Lead Actor Oscar Looking back at Sidney Poitier's career, the first Black winner of a Lead Actor Oscar on this day in 1964. -
Italy Why has Italy declared a state of emergency over migration? What impact will it have? The last time Italy resorted to this drastic measure was in 2011, before the European migration crisis. -
Finland Fact-check: Is Russia moving nuclear equipment near Finland's border? Social media users claim Russia sent nuclear weapons to the Finnish border in retaliation after it joined the NATO military alliance.