24 May 2023 | Euronews
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Tech News Germany wants to end Europe’s semiconductor dependence on Asia. Is it up to the challenge? Germany wants to end Europe’s semiconductor dependence on Asia. Is it up to the challenge? -
No Comment Watch: Prague's Museum of Light will mess with your visionary perception Prague's new 'Museum of Light' showcases cutting-edge video mapping, light illusions and interactive projections. -
Europe News The European Central Bank celebrates its 25th anniversary as it struggles to contain inflation Hundreds were in attendance in Frankfurt to mark 25 years of the ECB. Today the euro is the world's second currency, used by almost 250 million Europeans in 20 countries. -
No Comment Watch: Asterion the Minotaur delights crowds in Toulouse The fifty-tonne giant made from steel and wood comes to life thanks to its talented stagehands, who operate a myriad of cables and levers. -
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Culture news Tributes pour in for 'total legend' Tina Turner The US-born singer died peacefully in her home near Zurich at the age of 83 after a long illness, her spokesman said. -
Russia Wagner group chief acknowledges skills of Ukrainian army as he admits heavy losses in Bakhmut Yevgeny Prigozhin admitted in an interview that Ukrainian forces "have high levels of organisation, training and intelligence," and that Wagner had lost 20,000 men in Bakhmut. -
Real Economy The European Year of Skills: Future proofing Europe's workforce The European Commission is eager to train and reskill workers across all member states. -
Work Europe's labour problem: More than 27 million unemployed or underemployed in the EU in 2022 Some 27.5 million people in the EU's labour force could not work the hours they desired in 2022. -
Tech News ChatGPT: What is the carbon footprint of generative AI models? Generative AI is the hot new technology behind chatbots and image generators. But how hot is it making the planet? -
Europe News EU Commission calls for intensified bloc-wide naval operations Together, the 27 EU member states manage the largest maritime exclusion zone in the world. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 24th – Evening Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Tech News Meta boss Mark Zuckerberg under fire from UK minister over Facebook encryption fears The UK's security minister says the social media giant's plans to encrypt Facebook messages would allow child abusers to 'operate with impunity'. -
Greece Greek president appoints Ioannis Sharmas as interim prime minister Greek President Katerina Sakellaropoulou has appointed Ioannis Sharmas as interim prime minister after no party secured a large enough majority in Sunday's parliamentary election. -
No Comment Watch: Animals dress to kill at this year's 'Pet Gala' The animals walked the 'red carpet' wearing the looks of celebrities like Rihanna, Salma Hayek, and Jared Leto, recreated especially for them by designer Anthony Rubio. -
World News Law enforcement is not ready for its greatest challenge yet — climate change The European law enforcement community must take the initiative and face its greatest challenge yet head-on: our planet’s changing climate, Dr Detlef Schröder writes. -
Italy The Italian farmers at risk of losing their livelihood due to heavy flooding Some Italian farmers say they are at serious risk of losing their livelihoods after heavy flooding on the heels of a drought. -
Culture news US retailer Target pulls some LGBTQ+ merchandise after conservative backlash Target, which has nearly 2,000 stores across the country, said it wants to protect employees from harm. Critics argue it sends the wrong message. -
Economy Brussels urges EU countries to end energy support measures by year-end The European Commission said on Wednesday that if energy prices were to flare up again, any support measures rolled out should be "targeted at protecting vulnerable households and firms." -
The Exchange Investing in the Green Revolution As many countries around the world try and reach the ambitious goal set at COP26 of reaching Net Zero by 2050, just how is the banking sector adapting to the challenge? In this week's episode of The Exchange we explore how big banks across the world are investing in the green revolution. -
No Comment Watch: Wes Anderson's latest film 'Asteroid City' premieres at Cannes Wes Anderson's new film, 'Asteroid City, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday featuring a roster of actors that reads like a Hollywood phonebook. -
Earth News Greenpeace exits Russia. Where does it leave the country's nature? This is "a very serious blow" to Russian environmental protection, says Greenpeace. -
Mongolia Mongolia: Emmanuel Macron supports controversial uranium mining during official visit The French president is trying to boost a project that could strengthen domestic energy independence, but which is considered controversial by some in the Asian nation. -
Culture news #BookTok decides: TikTok launches its first ever Book Awards With a shortlist curated by expert judges and the final prizes determined by the public, TikTok have finally weighed in on #BookTok's popularity for its own annual prize. -
Culture news For sale: Princess Leia's Star Wars dress from a galaxy far, far away... Princess Leia's dress worn by actress Carrie Fisher in the 1977 film 'Star Wars' is up for auction along with 1,400 other items of film and TV memorabilia. -
Ecotech What is biochar and why is it reaping such positive climate results on farms and forests? The nature-based carbon sequestration technology is particularly successful at lowering nitrous oxide emissions. -
Travel News Florida travel warning issued by civil rights groups in wake of ‘hostile’ laws They warn that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travellers. -
Mobility Is Generation Z really shunning cars and driving? The hardest hit by school closures and job losses in the COVID pandemic, Gen Z lacks the earning potential or upward mobility as previous generations. -
Switzerland Tariq Ramadan acquitted of rape charges in Switzerland Ramadan, who is the grandson of the founder of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, will receive €154,000 in compensation from the State of Geneva. -
Europe Decoded Ukraine has a list of 'war sponsors.' But how exactly does it work? Ukraine's list of "international sponsors of the war" targets foreign companies that are still doing business in Russia despite pressure to pull out. -
Europe News EU court cancels approval of COVID-19 state aid to 3 Italian airlines Earlier this month, the General Court of the European Union also struck down a 6 billion financial aid package Germany had granted Lufthansa during the pandemic. both cases have been brought forward by competitor Ryanair. -
Nature Giving people €5 a day could bring the ‘good life’ to communities and ecosystems in need, study says A conservation basic income can yield vital results for nature, for less money than governments spend subsidising fossil fuels and destructive industries. -
World News We should debunk the most common myths about carbon removal Measuring and reducing emissions should always be the starting point of a net zero plan, but reduction is no longer sufficient on its own, Bojana Bajzelj writes. -
Culture news Here's how Netflix is implementing stricter measures to curb password sharing in U.S. and UK Netflix to charge an additional €7.50 ($8) per month for viewers living outside U.S. subscribers' households. -
United Kingdom UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak decides against investigation into Home Secretary over speeding row Suella Braverman faced accusations of seeking preferential treatment over her speeding violations -
Climate Brazil is building carbon dioxide ‘rings’ in the Amazon rainforest to simulate climate change Scientists are trying to understand whether the world’s most biodiverse forest has a tipping point that could throw it into a state of irreversible decline. -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 24th – Midday Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Qatar Hungary's Viktor Orban claims 'poor Ukrainians' won't win war against Russia The Hungarian Prime Minister criticised EU leaders for being "too intellectual" and not exploring enough avenues to end the fighting. -
Earth News German police raid climate activists’ properties in investigation into financing German police are conducting searches in investigation of climate activist group Last Generation. -
Ukraine I escaped from Mariupol — a city that no longer exists Mariupol used to be a beautiful town before the war. Now, I want to feel like I have a home again, but not in Mariupol, because it's the past, unfortunately, Olga Shults writes. -
Russia More Russian troops going AWOL as military struggles with discipline The issue of Russian military personnel going absent without leave is believed to have got worse after last year's draft. -
Culture news Cannes 2023 review: 'Asteroid City' - Wes Anderson's 'Close Encounters of the Exasperating Kind' Heartache, alien sightings and quarantine only amount to Close Encounters of the Quirky and Exasperating Kind. -
Brazil Brazilians protest outside Spanish consulate after Vinicius Júnior's racism row The Real Madrid star is a frequent target of insults and taunts for being black by fans of rival teams. -
No Comment Watch: Climate activists protest on Geneva airport tarmac during jet convention Climate activists disrupted air traffic at Geneva airport as another hundred activists from 17 countries protested Europe's largest jet convention next door -
USA Florida Governor DeSantis set to launch US presidential bid during live Twitter chat with Musk Ron Desantis, the controversial US governor behind Florida's so-called 'Don't Say Gay' law, is set to launch his presidential campaign in a streamed conversation with Elon Musk -
Culture news Georgi Gospodinov becomes first Bulgarian writer to win International Booker Prize Georgi Gospodinov is the first Bulgarian to win the prestigious award for his novel 'Time Shelter', beating out five other writers on the shortlist. -
World News Rain and winds lash Guam as Typhoon Mawar closes in and residents shelter Residents of Guam are hunkering down as the US territory prepares for Typhoon Mawar to make landfall -
World News 'We are failing': UN chief calls for protection of civilians fleeing war Noting that over 100 million people were classified as refugees in 2022, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told member states it was falling short of its commitments. -
Hungary Democracy deteriorating in Hungary under Viktor Orban, report says Hungary has been under increased scrutiny for its growing far-right and anti-democratic practices under Orban. -
Ukraine Ukraine war: Russia border raid, 20,000 Wagner dead in Bakhmut, Americans support giving arms All the latest news from the war in Ukraine. -
Earth News More than 100 US and EU lawmakers push for head of COP28 talks to be removed In an open letter, the lawmakers urged the EU, US and UN to 'engage in diplomatic efforts to secure the withdrawal of the president-designate of COP28.' -
Health news The small prosthetic workshop helping war-wounded Ukrainians rebuild their lives At the Unbroken National Rehabilitation Center in Lviv, more than 100 service members and civilians have been fitted with prosthetics over the past six months. -
Design Norman Foster designs forward-thinking emergency shelter at Venice Biennale British architect Norman Foster has unveiled a series of rapid-assembly buildings that can be constructed on site and withstands the elements after natural disasters strike. -
Design Ghost kitchens, tortillas and giant greenhouses - Spanish gastronomy on show at the Venice Biennale Food is an essential ingredient of Spanish life but how it arrives at people's table is the central theme of the country’s Pavilion at this year's Venice Architecture Biennale. -
Russia Why do disgraced Americans like Scott Ritter spout pro-Putin propaganda in Russia? Former UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter is touring Russian cities and claiming Ukraine will lose the war. Why do he and other disgraced Americans insist on defending Putin's rhetoric? -
Earth News Meet the 82-year-old architect teaching people to build flood-proof homes in Pakistan Yasmeen Lari was awarded the 2023 Royal Gold Medal by the Royal Institute of British Architects for her dedication to using architecture to change people's lives. -
Culture news Culture Re-View: Before Amelia Earhart, another female pilot was breaking records 24 May 1930: Amy Johnson completes her record-breaking flight -
Top News Stories Today Latest news bulletin | May 24th – Morning Catch up with the most important stories from around Europe and beyond - latest news, breaking news, World, Business, Entertainment, Politics, Culture, Travel. -
Nature Pumas, lynx and panthers: Are big cats really roaming the British countryside? New DNA evidence suggests there are potentially hundreds of apex cat predators in Britain - as local groups play wildlife detective to prove their existence.