19 April 2023 | Euronews
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No Comment WATCH: Two dead after landslide at Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing At least two people were killed and eight injured in a massive pre-dawn landslide that buried dozens of trucks waiting to cross from Pakistan to Afghanistan, officials say. "One truck was crushed under the debris and the other was burnt," the owner of a damaged vehicle said. -
No Comment WATCH: Parking garage collapses in New York City, killing one One person was killed when a parking garage partially collapsed Tuesday in lower Manhattan’s Financial District, Mayor Eric Adams said. Five people were injured. -
Poland Warsaw Ghetto Uprising commemorated on 80th anniversary At a poignant and solemn ceremony, the German, Polish and Israeli presidents came together in the Polish capital to commemorate 80 years since the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising. -
Europe News Talks to lift bans on tariff-free Ukrainian grain fail, despite new pitch from Brussels Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania and Bulgaria have complained about an oversupply of Ukrainian cereals. -
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Turkey US Defence Secretary says he hopes Turkey decides to allow Sweden into NATO "sooner versus later" US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin said he "feels confident" that Turkey will take a decision before the alliance meeting in July. -
World News Why is a former NATO secretary general lobbying for a member of Russia’s military alliance? | VIEW Former Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen visited Armenia to negotiate peace with Azerbaijan. However, he didn't disclose that he is receiving funds to lobby for Yerevan, Saul Anuzis argues. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 19th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Ukraine Zaporizhzhia or Kherson: where could a Ukrainian counteroffensive take place? Ukrainian officials reported that Russian forces continue defensive preparations in southern Ukraine. -
Money UK inflation is stubbornly high. How do EU countries compare? Inflation remains above 10 per cent in the UK while it's in the single digits in the EU. Which countries are being hit the hardest? -
Climate India overtakes China as the world’s most populated country. What does it mean for the climate? ‘A new economy for happiness’: Here's how experts think India can grow sustainably as its population passes 1.41 billion people. -
Russia Putin's ghost ships spying on critical infrastructure 'in case of war' Investigative journalists in the Nordic region have used data to map the Kremlin's spy efforts against wind farms, oil installations, and undersea cables. -
Travel News ‘It was so terrifying’: Travel blogger trapped in Sudan after fighting breaks out Maheen S was travelling around Africa when fighting suddenly broke out in Sudan. -
Qatar 365 How Qatari charities are working to aid the less fortunate What better time to remember those less fortunate than during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Fresh from hosting the hugely successful FIFA World Cup, Qatar is hoping to keep the goodwill going. -
Culture news Police bodycam footage shows aftermath of actor Jeremy Renner's snow plow accident Bodycam footage released by US police shows the aftermath of actor Jeremy Renner's snow plow accident in January. -
France Police push back protesters ahead of Macron visit in eastern France The French President is on a tour of the country in an attempt to reconnect with the French people. -
Russia Putin critic Ilya Yashin loses his appeal against eight-and-a-half year jail sentence A critic of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the war in Ukraine is to remain behind bars after losing an appeal against an eight-and-a-half-year sentence handed down in December 2022. -
Health news Powassan virus cases are rising. Why is ‘Lyme disease’s deadly cousin’ so concerning? Dubbed “Lyme disease’s deadly cousin,” the Powassan virus has been the subject of a recent study by Yale School of Public Health - and cases are increasing. -
Spain 500 days of darkness: Spanish 'cavewoman' shocked by Ukraine war news Beatriz Flamini emerged from the 70-metre-deep cave in southern Spain last Friday to learn about the Ukraine war for the first time. -
Europe News European Parliament approves law ensuring EU products are deforestation-free Commodities, such as soy, coffee and cocoa, will not be able to enter the bEU Single Market if they come from deforested land. -
Earth News Barcelona is heading for a ‘drought emergency’ as water shortages worsen It isn’t the first time the region has faced water shortages but experts say they are now getting more frequent and intense due to climate change. -
Europe News 'I'm ashamed': Luxembourg's PM Xavier Bettel denounces Viktor Orbán and Hungary's anti-LGBT law "We don't demand pity, we don't demand solidarity, we don't demand compassion. We only demand respect," the Luxembourgish PM told MEPs. -
Real Economy How important is an adequate EU minimum wage in a high-inflation context? The Latvian case The minimum wage has recently increased across Europe. In Latvia, it rose by 24% in 2023, the highest increase in the European Union. But is it enough to cope with the rising cost of living? -
Culture news Will Fox's $800m settlement to Dominion be a deterrent to spreading misinformation? Fox has half-heartedly acknowledged the court’s rulings that certain claims about Dominion were false but offered no apology. -
Design Milan Design Week - a visit to the quirky Seletti and its new surreal lamps As part of Euronews Culture's coverage of Milan Design Week, join us as we take a peek at the Italian design house Seletti's ultra-quirky showcase. -
Sudan Sudan's military accuses rival RSF of violating ceasefire as fighting continues Sudan's armed forces on Wednesday accused the rival Rapid Support Forces of failing to implement an internationally brokered truce for humanitarian purposes, leading to the continuation of fighting for a fifth day. -
Culture news Which countries are loved the most in Europe according to the Eurovision Song Contest? Thanks to a recent study published by Startle, the total number of points awarded to each nation in Eurovision finals, dating back to the first contest in 1956, has been tallied. Wondering which country has won the hearts of millions of viewers across Europe? -
Travel News 'This is quite irritating': Passengers in Germany grounded by nationwide strike Unions are demanding higher pay to combat rising inflation rates. -
Health news The birth control pill and its side effects: What women need to know, according to experts From mood swings to strokes, the side effects of the pill can be serious. Doctors say the benefits outweigh the risks, but many women are unconvinced. -
Poland Ukraine grain to transit Poland in sealed containers in new deal to prevent glut Ukraine's grain exports to transit Poland in sealed containers after a deal was struck to prevent cheap cereals undermining Polish farm-gate prices. -
Food and Drink Celebrating King Charles III's new reign with a... coronation quiche? Every royal occasion comes with its own unique recipe. To celebrate the ascension to the throne of Charles III, he wants Brits to tuck into a quiche. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 19th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Health news Male contraceptives: Meet the people testing out new birth control for men that slashes sperm counts From homemade jockstraps to a shoulder gel that slashes sperm counts, these new male contraceptives look to better share the burden of birth control. -
Switzerland Private collector snaps up T-Rex skeleton for €4.9m at Swiss auction Crafted into an open-mouth pose, the T. rex measuring 11.6 metres long and 3.9 metres high, came in below the anticipated range of €5m to €8m. -
World News India set to overtake China to top the world population league table India is overtaking China to become the world's biggest country by population. Both China and India have more than 1.4 billion people, and combined they make up more than a third of the world's 8 billion people. -
World News At least 29 dead as blaze sweeps through hospital in Beijing Videos on social can be seen of patients climbing out of windows to escape the blaze. -
Libya As its Crown Prince, I want to see a new, democratic Libya and a stronger Europe With the country remaining fractious and unstable, having suffered through two brutal civil wars, there is no apparent path forward because external actors have not understood that Libyans are the key to lasting peace in their country, Mohammed el-Senussi writes. -
Health news Spain sees the world's first lung transplant performed entirely by robot This new lung transplant technique uses a robot dubbed "Da Vinci" and no longer requires breaking a patient's ribs. -
Culture news Fox News settles election claims defamation case for eyewatering $787m The TV channel paid nearly $800 million to avoid a trial that could have exposed how it spread lies about the 2020 US presidential election. -
Culture news US streaming giant Netflix sees boost in subscribers after introduction of new plan The US streaming giant says its number of subscribers and its nascent ad-supported tier are faring well. Its shares, however, slipped more than three percent in after market trades. -
Spain Spain facing food shortages as severe drought leads to crop failure A winter drought in southern Europe has led to water use restrictions in France and Italy, while some Spanish ecologists warn the country's cereal crops may become unsustainable in the future. -
Culture news Overlooked Eastern European female Surrealist artists take centre stage in London exhibition This unprecedented showcase features the works of outstanding Surrealists from Poland, the former Czechoslovakia, and the former Yugoslavia, tracing the development of the movement from the 1930s to its present-day revival. -
Russia Russian FM wants union against Western 'blackmail' Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said it was necessary to "join forces" against the West, while on a Latin America tour. -
Tech News EU Chips Act: Leaders strike €43 billion deal to boost semiconductor production in Europe The EU has reached an agreement on how to boost the supply of semiconductors in Europe as the bloc races to reduce its dependency on Asian suppliers. -
Food and Drink Ramadan recipe: How to make Algerian bricks Euronews Culture offers a favourite dish for the holy month of Ramadan -
Art 'Le Petit Prince' turns 80: Five facts you didn't know about Antoine de Saint-Exupéry As Antoine de Saint-Exupéry's iconic novella celebrates 80 years since its publication in April 1943, Euronews Culture dives into some facts you might not know about the world-famous work -
Design Culture Re-View: The new Reichstag and the architect behind our modern cities On this day, the newly designed Reichstag was opened in Berlin in 1999. Behind it was the architect who's designed the look of multiple modern cities. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | April 19th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
World News Food barons: Who are the billionaires profiting from the cost of living crisis? In the past few years, the world has experienced the rise of food billionaires - companies profiting from skyrocketing prices and making huge revenues while many are forced to cut back or go hungry. -
Russia Two Russians claiming to be Wagner mercenaries admit to killing children in Ukraine During the hourlong confessions, ex-Wagner commanders recounted details of killings around Bakhmut and Soledar. -
Sweden Chechen dissident claims he 'staged own death' to avoid assassination The opposition blogger alleged he planned and orchestrated reports of his own murder last year to evade getting bumped off by hitmen.. -
Nutrition Calorie counts on menus forecast to prevent thousands of cancer deaths, new study finds Restaurant and fast food chains in the US with 20 or more outlets have to put calorie counts on their menus - and research shows this is saving thousands of lives.