16 May 2023 | Euronews
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USA ChatGPT boss tells US Congress that regulation of artificial intelligence is 'crucial' ChatGPT's Sam Altman says the benefits of artificial intelligence outweigh the risks, but that AI should be regulated. -
France French first lady Brigitte Macron condemns politically motivated attack on relative While at the Council of Europe in Iceland, President Macron said the violence is “unacceptable, and it shocks everyone.” -
Ukraine Ukraine war: African peace plan, Russian assets frozen, and Zelenskyy replenishes weapons and ammo Here's everything you need to know about the latest developments in the Ukraine war for Tuesday 16 May 2023. -
Earth News 'This emergency demands action': Arnold Schwarzenegger says lives depend on climate action Arnold Schwarzenegger was joined by experts and activists at at the Austrian World Summit. -
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No Comment WATCH: Archaeologists in Pompeii discover two skeletons of men killed by earthquake The two skeletons believed to be men at least 55 years old were found in the Casti Amanti, or House of Chaste Lovers, beneath a wall that collapsed before the area was covered in volcanic material. -
Mobility UK's first autonomous buses begin carrying passengers in Scotland Five autonomous buses will ferry up up to 10,000 passengers a week along a 22.5 km route in Edinburgh, Scotland. -
United Kingdom Police search for thieves who stole adorable baby donkey The owner of the farm says two-month-old Moon will be lonely and cold at night, and braying for her mum. -
Italy Italian police dogs find 2,700 kilos of cocaine hidden in a banana shipment The seized cocaine was of the finest quality, according to Italian police, and would have earned drug traffickers more than €800 million in street sales in Armenia, where it was destined. -
Germany Ex-Audi head pleads guilty in 'dieselgate' emissions scandal Rupert Stadler entered the plea under an agreement with the judge and prosecutors that provides probation instead of jail time and orders him to pay a 1.1 million euro fine in return for a thorough admission of guilt. -
World Turkish Airlines growth is 'sustainable', chairman tells Euronews Ahmet Bolat, Chairman of the Board and Executive Committee for Turkish Airlines talks about the current state of the global aviation industry, the expansion of Turkish Airlines and the launch of their new in-flight cuisine menu. -
The Road To Green Freshwater for all: Europe faces up to the challenge Life on earth depends on freshwater: a resource that's under pressure. Soaring demand and climate change make fresh water ever more precious, even in Europe, while floods and droughts are getting more extreme - changing the lives of millions. -
The Road To Green From sewage pipe to drinking glass: the future of wastewater treatment With water an ever more scarce resource, authorities are turning their attention to getting the most out of wastewater. -
Culture news Vice Media files for bankruptcy, but a buyout is on the cards It's been an extremely tumultuous few weeks and months for many in the news media world. Fragmented audiences and the failure to find a sustainable economic model have forced a growing number of firms to downsize or close as Jonny Walfisz reports. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 16th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Moments I ran through the desert in Algeria: Here’s why this should be your next adventure holiday Euronews Travel reporter Hannah Brown headed to Algeria for a desert marathon adventure holiday. -
Health news UK scientists create germ-killing material that could coat plastics to tackle hospital superbugs Plastic often harbours germs. UK scientists have found a way for it to kill bacteria, viruses and fungi - even very resistant ones. -
Travel News From digital visas to sustainability: The issues that will shape Destination Europe Summit in June What are the biggest challenges facing European travel? This event aims to solve them. -
Nature Deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon fell by 68% in April - but will it continue? Amazon deforestation fell by 68% in Brazil last month - but ‘megaprojects’ threaten progress. -
Germany Nazi book burnings have taught us to fight against attempts to silence minorities 90 years later Nearly a century after the nascent flames of the Holocaust engulfed the voices of Jewish authors, with just a phone and an internet connection, we can fight back and teach the importance of free speech and understanding, Dr Shmuel Rosenman writes. -
Culture news Extraordinary Pompeii discovery reveals victims tragically crushed by earthquake destruction A recent Pompeii find reveals that the inhabitants' downfall wasn't just caused by the volcanic eruption, but by a devastating blend of the eruption and a simultaneous earthquake. -
Culture news Depp trouble: Cannes Film Festival opens amid row over presence of Hollywood actor Cannes braces itself for stars, film fans, and protestors, as the annual film festival gets underway in the southern French seaside resort. -
Culture news Michael Douglas to receive Honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival Michael Douglas joins the likes of past winners Tom Cruise, Jodie Foster and Agnès Varda as the Honorary Palme d’Or recipient. -
No Comment Deadly clashes in Senegal ahead of opposition leader's rape trial Senegal is traditionally a beacon of stability in troubled West Africa, but in recent years has been buffeted by turbulence that has at times turned deadly. -
No Comment Fishing boats, houses destroyed as Cyclone Mocha death toll rises in Myanmar More than 860 houses and 14 hospitals or clinics have been damaged across the country, the military junta said. -
Europe News A brief history of Turkey's long, tortuous road to join the European Union Turkey's ambition to join the European Union has gone through multiple ups and downs since the application was first submitted in 1987. -
No Comment Hundreds of thousands displaced by floods in central Somalia Residents fear a cholera epidemic and malaria outbreak if the floods continue. -
Earth News Cyclone Mocha: How many were killed in Myanmar and Bangladesh and is climate change to blame? Around 1,000 people have been rescued along the western coast of Myanmar, after Cyclone Mocha hit on Sunday. -
USA FBI criticised over handling of Trump-Russia collusion investigation Prosecutor points to series of mistakes by the FBI and Justice Department in probe over whether the Trump campaign was colluding with Russia -
Culture news The Weeknd 'kills' his stage name - and wants to be 'reborn' The record-breaking Canadian singer has changed his moniker to his birth name Abel Tesfaye across social media, after saying he wants to be 'reborn'. -
Culture news Spanish PM wants to give €2 cinema tickets to the over 65s The scheme is part of Pedro Sanchez's plan to 'convert culture into a state policy' and combat a rise in sedentary lifestyles, in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. -
Iran European hostages in Iran used as political 'bargaining chips' Some 15 European citizens are currently detained in Iranian prisons proving a major source of diplomatic tension between Iran and the EU. -
Health news These tiny worms can smell cancer in your pee Scientists say the humble roundworm can sniff out cancer cells and could help save lives by spotting tumours at a very early stage. -
Moments Fall in love with the journey: Inside the slow travel company taking the stress out of train travel Byway's bookings have grown by 450 per cent in the last year, as more and more people discover the joys of flight-free holidays. -
Work From the glass ceiling to the 'glass cliff': Is Elon Musk setting up Twitter’s female CEO to fail? The theory goes that women and minorities are more likely to be hired for top jobs in times of crisis, which sets them up for failure. -
Iran 'No respect for international law': The nightmare of Europeans who are held hostage in Iran Europeans detained in Iran are facing torture, lengthy sentences and for some even the death penalty. Euronews spoke to some of their family members about their hopes and fears.. -
Turkey Turkey's disinformation election: Fake videos and wildly misleading claims The presidential and parliamentary election campaigns have not been immune from disinformation narratives. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 16th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Austria Hitler speech on train sparks investigation in Austria Shouts of “sieg heil” were heard during a train journey to the Austrian capital Vienna on Sunday. -
Greece Greek PM Mitsotakis' wiretapping admission begs the question — are there further government secrets? The upcoming election provides an opportunity for Greeks to demand a government that respects their fundamental rights and values their privacy, Dr Georgios Samaras writes. -
Poland Poland takes first delivery of US-made HIMARS rocket launchers amid concerns over Ukraine war Poland takes first delivery of US-made HIMARS rocket launchers amid concerns over war in Ukraine with a further 500 due later this year. -
Europe News EU platform to pool gas demand in bid to lower prices seeing 'remarkable success', Brussels says Suppliers who took part in the first tender round offered more than 13.4 billion cubic metres (bcm) of gas, higher than the 11.4 bcm requested by buyers. But the price is not yet known. -
Culture news Five men convicted over 2019 Dresden jewel heist Six members of a notorious criminal gang have been on trial in Germany over the spectacular heist in which 18th-century jewels were snatched from the state museum in Dresden. -
Culture news Pelé’s mausoleum in Brazil opens to public The tomb opened to the public on Monday and attempts to recreate the atmosphere the football legend inspired when he was on the pitch. -
Albania Greek candidate wins Albanian mayoral election from prison, sparking a diplomatic war of words Greek minority candidate Fredi Beleri, arrested on vote-buying charges, has won an Albanian mayoral election by a slender margin. -
Nature ‘Look at that beast’: This well-fed snapping turtle is a conservation success story A video of a giant snapping turtle has gone viral after a pair of botanists posted it online. -
Culture news Cannes Film Festival 2023: Who's coming, what's showing and why we're excited The Cannes Film Festival starts today. From A-listers, promising premieres and why you'll need a big bladder, here's our preview of the top 10 films to look out for. -
USA CIA urges Russians to spy on their own country The US secret service released a video on Telegram urging Russian civilians to come forward with intelligence. -
Moments How fast could you travel from London to Istanbul? Put it to the test on this European overland race Wish you were a ‘Race Across the World’ contestant? Take part in this race from London to Istanbul. -
Russia Putin loyalist accuses Ukraine of kidnapping favourite horse Ramzan Kadyrov, who leads the Chechen Republic, said the amount demanded as a ransom was "mere pennies" to him. -
World News Amnesty International says executions soared to highest level in five years According to Amnesty International, an official total of 883 people were executed across 20 countries in 2022, marking a rise of 53% compared to figures for 2021 . -
World News Can an earthquake once again improve relations between Turkey and Greece? An earthquake in Turkey in 1999 helped ease tensions with Greece. While some are optimistic this may happen again, others have their doubts. -
Mobility Could Formula 1 technology unlock the potential to design better electric cars? Mercedes-Benz is leaning on its F1 team’s experience of working rapidly to squeeze efficiency out of engines and electric motors as well as employing its knowledge of aerodynamics. -
Culture news 'BlackBerry' movie courts fans of obsolete tech, while critics dismiss 'another corporate biopic' The tale of the rise and fall of BlackBerry, one of the first personal hand-held communication devices, has opened to mostly positive reviews. -
Ukraine Ukraine says it has repelled 'biggest' missile attack on Kyiv so far "The vast majority of enemy targets in the sky of Kyiv have been detected and destroyed," said military authorities in the Ukrainian capital. -
Culture news New York Met hires provenance team to return looted artefacts The Metropolitan Museum has launched a new project to discover if any of the works in its archive unlawfully stolen. -
World News The UK pledges attack drones and more missiles to Ukraine, but no jets On his European tour aimed at drumming up more military support for his country, President Zelenskyy also obtained aid from France and Germany, but no planes. -
Culture news For your reappraisal: James Blunt - 'Back to Bedlam' In this weekly series, our journalists share their appreciation for an undervalued album that deserves more love. This week: James Blunt’s 'Back to Bedlam'. -
Russia Everyone is talking about Wagner. But who are Russia's other mercenaries? Russia's Wagner mercenary group often hits the headlines. But who are the country's other guns for hire? And what are they doing? -
Moments Thinking of booking with a travel agent? Here’s why people are ditching online booking in 2023 From Trailfinders to TUI, travel agents are opening high street stores to meet demand for face-to-face advice. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 16th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel.