2023-06-08

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Watch: Artist walks tightrope 50 metres above ground in eastern France

A French tightrope walker walked across a rope suspended 50 metres above the ground in front of 5,000 spectators.

08/06/2023

Romania

MEPs shocked by logging threat to Romania's ancient woodlands

MEPs on a fact-finding trip to Romania say they have been shocked by the threat illegal logging poses to the country's woodlands and habitats.

08/06/2023

Economy

Europe's economy enters technical recession as households struggle

Europe's economy entered a technical recession after the eurozone endured two consecutive quarters of decline.

08/06/2023

Europe News

Breakthrough: EU countries strike major deal on migration rules

European Union countries have reached a major deal to revamp the bloc's migration and asylum policy.

08/06/2023

Ukraine

Euroviews. View Q&A: Crisis caused by Kakhovka dam destruction is still evolving

As the vast and far-reaching consequences of the Kakhovka dam destruction become clearer, Euronews View spoke to Vsevolod Prokofiev, Save the Children’s Media Manager in Ukraine, who was among the first responders to the affected areas.

08/06/2023

Ukraine

ISW: Ukraine's counteroffensive has begun

The think tank has also observed a general uptick in military activity across the entire frontline but not all of it is part of the Ukrainian counteroffensive effort.

08/06/2023

Football Now

Which football clubs are doing their bit for the climate?

In partnership with Media City

As the world's most popular sport, is football doing enough to address the climate crisis? In partnership with Media City Qatar.

08/06/2023

Nature

How did this crocodile make herself pregnant?

What’s love or dinosaurs got to do with it? Researchers unpack the significance of the surprising discovery at a Costa Rican zoo.

08/06/2023

Euronews Witness

Megabasins: solution or "insane" response to drought?

France finds itself at a tug-of-war between opponents to megabasins and the agricultural sector.

08/06/2023

Cult

London's Saatchi Gallery showcases humanity's triumphs and failures

150 international photographers provided their shots for 'Civilisation', an exhibition highlighting the complexity and contradictions of life on planet earth.

08/06/2023

Explore

Samarkand: An oasis of relaxation

In partnership with Silk Road Samarkand

The facilities of the new Silk Road tourist hub offer a wide range of wellness treatments: from pressure chambers to sand massages.

08/06/2023

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Latest news bulletin | June 8th – Evening

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

08/06/2023

Poland

Polish prosecutors probe pregnant woman's abortion-related death

In Poland, prosecutors and the ombudsman are investigating the death of a 33-year-old woman due to pregnancy complications, as medical experts suspect restrictive abortion laws contributed to her untimely passing.

08/06/2023

Tech News

China used TikTok data to track Hong Kong protesters, says former exec

This is the latest in a series of allegations brought against the short video sharing platform and its China-based parent company.

08/06/2023

Culture news

US rapper Tupac gets posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

US rapper Tupac Shakur got a posthumous star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 27 years since his death. 2Pac is widely considered one of the most influential rappers of all time. He is among the best-selling music artists, having sold more than 75 million records worldwide.

08/06/2023

Ukraine

About 600 square kilometres flooded in Ukraine dam disaster

The Ukrainian authorities say 29 settlements, 10 of them in Russian hands, have been flooded in the Kakhovka dam disaster.

08/06/2023

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WATCH: Dam blast adds to misery in Ukraine

The destruction of the Kakhovka hydroelectric dam and the emptying of its reservoir on the Dnieper River has added insult to injury in the region that has suffered missile attacks for more than a year.

08/06/2023

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Watch: Canadian wildfire smoke blankets parts of US in yellowish haze

Smoke from intense Canadian wildfires is blanketing the northeastern US in a yellowish haze, prompting health warnings.

08/06/2023

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Toronto and New York City are shrouded in smog caused by wild fires

A huge pall of smoke from wildfires in the Canadian province of Quebec brought choking smog to North American cities as far apart as Toronto, New York and Washington DC.

08/06/2023

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Watch: elephants eating plastic in Sri Lanka

India is planning to ban single use plastics following the death of several animals on the island

08/06/2023

Europe News

European Commission unveils plans for ethics body to fight corruption

The EU institutions have been hit by a number of scandals in recent months, including alleged high-level corruption in the European Parliament.

08/06/2023

Economy

Brussels approves €8 billion in subsidies for EU-made microchips

The European Union is hoping to boost domestic production of semiconductors and capture 20% of the global market by 2030.

08/06/2023

Travel News

Here’s what the EU’s new rail rules mean for passengers facing delays

There are also new provisions for rebooking your journey if you face disruption and reimbursement for connecting tickets.

08/06/2023

Health news

Record-breaking primate genome study yields great insights for humans

The groundbreaking research marks a major milestone in genomic research, paving the way for further exploration and discovery across a wide range of species.

08/06/2023

Culture news

Australia bans Nazi symbols amid rising far-right activity

The Australian government will introduce legislation to ban swastikas and other Nazi symbols nationwide due to an increase in far-right activity, Attorney-General Mark Dreyfus said Thursday.

08/06/2023

Rwanda

Hague court releases Rwanda genocide suspect due to dementia

Despite his clear role in the Tutsi genocide, the Rwandan financier of a notorious radio station will not be convicted by the UN tribunal at the Hague because he is suffering from extensive dementia.

08/06/2023

Spain

Spain: Immigration police offered days off for migrant border arrests

An internal order in Irún's Immigration and Border Brigade, northern Spain, granted up to five days off to officers who made 10 arrests.

08/06/2023

Ukraine

Euroviews. In less than a year, Ukraine has made major strides on its EU path

Recent events suggest that Kyiv is serious about its EU aspirations and will continue to do what it takes, especially in the middle of a war, to become fully integrated into the EU, Mark Temnycky writes.

08/06/2023

Mobility

This Bulgarian start-up has successful tested a prototype cargo drone

Bulgarian firm Dronamics has just completed test flights of their full-size cargo drone prototype with hopes to launch commercial operations later this year.

08/06/2023

Travel News

Norwegian cruise line unveils plans for first zero emission ship

Big batteries, wind tech and solar panel sails: Here’s what the world’s first zero carbon cruise ship could look like.

08/06/2023