2023-05-15

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His paintings are on display at the Champop gallery in Paris

An American artist wrongly sentenced to life imprisonment as a teenager, who collaborated on a Kim Kardashian documentary about the American prison system, is exhibiting his paintings in Paris.

15/05/2023

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Statue struck by lightning painstakingly cleaned and rebuilt

This 2,000-year-old statue of the demi-god is now on display at the Vatican Museums. It is being painstakingly restored to its former glory in a project due to last until December.

15/05/2023

Ukraine

Russia launches drone and missile strikes against Ukraine

The increasingly regular series of Russian drone and missile strikes are likely part of a new Russian air campaign in Ukraine aimed at degrading Ukrainian abilities to conduct counteroffensive operations in the near term, the ISW says.

15/05/2023

Turkey

Turkish election: Five things we learned from the vote

From positions of power to kingmakers, the parties that did well, and the politicians fighting for survival in the second round of voting at the end of the month

15/05/2023

World News

Russia claims to have shot down a 'Storm Shadow' missile in Ukraine

The report follows UK Prime Minister RIshi Sunak promising more military support for Ukraine after a surprise visit from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

15/05/2023

Tech News

EU backs Microsoft buying Activision Blizzard

Brussels gave the green light to the merger, however, it faces stiff scrutiny and dispute from both the US and the UK.

15/05/2023

Culture news

Cannes head Thierry Frémaux: 'Cannes is not a festival for rapists'

From ticketing issues to the potentially problematic presence of Johnny Depp and the threat of looming strike actions, here are the main talking points you need to know from this year's opening press conference.

15/05/2023

Scenes

Meet the brothers taking charge of trash in India

In partnership with Media City

In partnership with Media City Qatar

15/05/2023

Health news

How scientists are using AI to supercharge mRNA vaccines and drugs

A new AI-driven software has written code for COVID-19 vaccines that trigger up to 128 times greater antibody responses.

15/05/2023

Climate Now

Health risks are increasing due to extreme heat, data shows

In partnership with Copernicus

The recent Copernicus European State of the Climate report for 2022 painted a picture of a continent that's getting ever hotter, drier and sunnier. Why is this? And what are the implications for our health?

15/05/2023

Top News Stories Today

Latest news bulletin | May 15th – Evening

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

15/05/2023

France

French president vows to build factories and boost economy

Emmanuel Macron's pledge comes as hundreds of business leaders attended the Choose France event on Monday.

15/05/2023

Turkey

Turkey 'breaking away from the West', says expert

With a second round of voting scheduled for 28 May, we ask two experts for their thoughts on the Turkish election, and what it could mean for Ankara's future relations with its NATO allies.

15/05/2023

Culture news

Andy Warhol portrait of OJ Simpson goes under the hammer

The portrait of OJ Simpson, created by Andy Warhol in 1977, has taken on a new meaning in light of the US footballer's spectacular fall from grace.

15/05/2023

World News

Turkish election: How did Turks in Europe vote?

Turkey's president defied expectations and saw off his rival in Sunday's elections. But how did the country's large European diaspora vote?

15/05/2023

Europe News

Coming EU sanction round is 'warning' against Russia backers, VDL says

The next round of EU sanctions against Russia aims to close loopholes and crack down on circumvention and could target companies and countries that help Russia acquire sanctioned goods.

15/05/2023

Culture news

#ICYMI: Six memorable moments from 2023's Eurovision Song Contest

From Loreen's second win for Sweden to insane outfits and props or social media's new love affair with remarkable host Hannah Waddingham, Euronews Culture runs down the most memorable moments from this year's Eurovision Song Contest in Liverpool.

15/05/2023

Spain

Euroviews. Solving Europe's water crisis requires dealing with it locally

In some European countries, we will need to stop thinking that we have an automatic right to cheap, plentiful water which we can use to clean our streets, wash our cars, or fill our swimming pools whenever we wish, Mark Smith writes.

15/05/2023

Serbia

Girl wounded in Serbia school shooting dies, raising death toll to 10

The shooting happened in an elementary school in central Belgrade when a 13-year-old boy took his father's gun and opened fire

15/05/2023

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Zelenskyy secures training for pilots on whistlestop tour of Europe

The Ukrainian president is in the middle of his second multi-stop European tour since Russia's full-scale invasion began as his country gears up for a counteroffensive against Moscow's occupying forces.

15/05/2023

Spotlight

Japan opts for wind and hydrogen to help achieve its green future

In partnership with The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan

Japan is seeking to develop alternative energies such as offshore wind and hydrogen, which can adapt to the country's geography, but also to the climate events it experiences.

15/05/2023

Culture news

Eurovision blog: United by Music and United by Praise

The party may be over for this year but the Eurovision Song Contest has created an enormous sense of goodwill across Liverpool and a lasting legacy, according to Camilla Mankabady, the city council's director of communications

15/05/2023

Green News

EU emissions fell by 4% at end of 2022 despite energy crisis

Emissions fell in 23 of the 27 EU member states in the last three months of 2022.

15/05/2023

Destinations

Six peaceful alternatives to Europe’s tourism hotspots this summer

Want to avoid crowds and rowdy visitors? Swap Europe’s tourism hotspots for these six destinations, from Leiden to Slovenia.

15/05/2023

Europe Decoded

The Council of Europe has nothing to do with the EU. Here's what it is

The body, which counts 46 countries as members, is the oldest political organisation in Europe and was created three years before the European Coal and Steel Community.

15/05/2023

Nature

One of the ‘world’s oldest’ lions has been killed in Kenya

Conservation groups have called the 19-year-old lion ‘a symbol of resilience and coexistence’.

15/05/2023

Culture news

Actress Kate Winslet led the BAFTA TV award winners in London

Oscar winner Kate Winslet picked up the BAFTA TV award for best leading actress during a glitzy night, which saw TV stars descend on London's Royal Festival Hall for the biggest night in the UK television calendar.

15/05/2023

Travel News

Food miles: This airline uses 80% fresh homegrown ingredients

Inflight meals just got a sustainable upgrade on this airline.

15/05/2023

Travel News

US airports are testing facial recognition technology

Authorities say it will speed up identity checks at security, but critics are worried about bias in the algorithm and how people’s data will be used.

15/05/2023

Tech News

A guide to understanding the EU's ambitious act to regulate AI

A European Parliament committee voted to strengthen its legislative proposal as it heads toward a plenary vote in June.

15/05/2023