2023-05-23

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Watch: Climate activists protest at Shell meeting in London

Shell Chairperson Andrew Mackenzie was unable to start the meeting for more than an hour as protesters stood up, chanting and singing “Shut down Shell" and “Go to hell, Shell.”

23/05/2023

Italy

Italy passes €2 billion aid package for flood victims

Emilia Romagna is one of Italy’s richest regions and the impact of the floods has raised questions about why funding allocated to counter hydrological instability has not been used.

23/05/2023

Culture news

Meet the Tunisian director whose film is making waves in Cannes

Euronews Culture speaks to Kaouther Ben Hania director of the Palme d'Or-nominated film entitled 'Four Daughters' has got Cannes talking... and thinking.

23/05/2023

World News

For a mud cause: Climate activists stage protests across Europe

Environmental activists are not staying quiet. On Tuesday a string of new protests against governments, oil companies, and the air travel industry took place around the continent.

23/05/2023

Europe News

EU farmers protest in Brussels against Ukranian grain imports

The demonstrators made their way to the Belgian capital to present their demands to the European Commissioner for Agriculture, Janusz Wojciechowski.

23/05/2023

France

No quid pro quo to Iran’s release of French prisoners, says minister

French minister Catherine Colonna said they pleaded for the release of two prisoners with Iranian authorities on the basis of their poor health.

23/05/2023

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Latest news bulletin | May 23rd – Evening

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

23/05/2023

Europe News

Russian diamond sanctions in G7's sights but doubts remain over impact

Belgium is among the largest wholesale buyers of rare gems from Moscow, and local professionals fear that a Western ban on Russian diamonds could result in less oversight.

23/05/2023

Turkey

Voting closes for Turks living abroad ahead of general election runoff

Some 3.4 million Turks living abroad were eligible to vote in the runoff between incumbent Recep Tayyip Erdogan and opposition coalition leader, Kemal Kilicdaroglu.

23/05/2023

Health news

Brain signals provide clues for treating chronic pain

Researchers have identified an area of the brain associated with chronic pain, raising hopes for new treatments.

23/05/2023

Culture news

Fashion designers increasingly using Cannes to launch new collections

Chopard and Versace are both choosing the film festival - a hot bed of celebrities and riches - to launch their new collections.

23/05/2023

Destinations

How to experience Europe’s ski resorts in summer, from €85 a night

After a disastrous winter season, visiting Europe’s ski resorts during the summer provides an alternative way to see the mountains.

23/05/2023

Climate

Fifth of the world's population may face life-threatening heat by 2100

Average global temperatures could go beyond 29°C, pushing us outside of what scientists term the ‘human climate niche’.

23/05/2023

Culture news

Cannes 2023 review: 'Fallen Leaves'

Finnish master of droll Aki Kaurismäki offers Cannes one of the best films of this year's competition.

23/05/2023

Destinations

Digital nomads: This may be one of the easiest new visas to apply for

Famous for steak and unspoiled beaches, this South American destination has big advantages for tech workers.

23/05/2023

The Kitchen

Meal of the Week: A Naples street food favourite - Cuzzetiello

In order to really benefit from Euronews Culture's meal of the week, treat the instructions as a guide but feel free to get creative! The only ingredient you must use is tender, loving care. Buon appetito!

23/05/2023

Nature

World Turtle Day: Turtle-mom ‘Emma’ saves species on Reunion island

In honour of World Turtle Day we look back at one of our favourite good news stories of the year so far.

23/05/2023

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Watch: The Weeknd and Lily-Rose Depp hit the red carpet in Cannes

Some of the biggest stars in showbiz were in Cannes for the premiere of the upcoming American series, 'The Idol.'

23/05/2023

Culture news

Thor and RRR actor Ray Stevenson dies, aged 58

Ray Stevenson, who played the villainous British governor in RRR, an Asgardian warrior in the Thor films, and a member of the 13th Legion in HBO's Rome, has died, aged 58.

23/05/2023

Culture news

Convicted paedophile Rolf Harris dies

The former entertainer was a mainstay of family programming in the UK and Australia. In 2014, he was jailed for a series of sexual assaults on young girls.

23/05/2023

Tech News

Fake image of Pentagon explosion causes real dip on Wall Street

It could be the first instance of an AI-generated image sowing enough confusion to move stock markets.

23/05/2023

Australia

Indian PM strengthens ties with Australia on second official visit

Indian Prime Minister seeks to strengthen ties with his Australian counterpart Anthony Albanese as he is warmly received in Sydney.

23/05/2023

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Watch: Film stars call for ecological transition at Cannes

Cinema workers from the "Cut!" collective are advocating for an ecological transformation in the film industry.

23/05/2023

World News

Curing the "enlargement blues" - a top priority for the EU

The war in Ukraine has accelerated the need for Brussels to stabilise its eastern borders.

23/05/2023

Nature

Buzzing continent: Which EU country has the most beehives?

The EU is seeing an increase in commercially raised bees, with Romania leading the way.

23/05/2023

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Watch: The 'Fetes Galantes' return to Versailles

The theme for this year's edition of the Baroque-style ball was the 1770 Royal Wedding of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI.

23/05/2023

Climate

Why are Black children in America more likely to have asthma?

Black children are more likely to have asthma. A lot comes down to where they live.

23/05/2023

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WATCH: Logging enthusiasts gather for Canadian competition

The annual Logger Sports competition gathered hundreds of participants and spectators last weekend in the beautiful town of Kaslo, Canada.

23/05/2023

Climate

US town fights to save beaches from coastal erosion

A New Jersey shore town has been allowed to carry out emergency beach repairs amid a bitter fight with the state over how to protect its coastline from erosion.

23/05/2023

Green News

Singing climate activists disrupt Shell’s London shareholder meeting

Dramatic scenes unfolded at the ExCeL venue, as Fossil Free London campaigners tried to storm the stage in front of shareholders.

23/05/2023